German Settlers of South Bend

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Focusing on the first German immigrants to northern Indiana, this book details their pivotal role in transforming South Bend from a trading post into a bustling industrial hub between the 1840s and 1870s. It utilizes personal accounts, public documents, and over 200 letters to reveal the settlers' daily lives and connections to their homeland. Additionally, contributions from descendants enrich the narrative, offering genealogies and stories that create a comprehensive portrait of the immigrant experience and the development of the region.