Chapter 2: Preparations for the Journey

Oct 21, 2026

The best states for the Luxemburgers to turn to as immigrants, beyond doubt, are: Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas; then Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio and parts of Missouri. Once it has been decided to emigrate, the question must be asked: whither? An Imperial...

Introduction

Oct 21, 2026

The 19th century landmark study of Luxembourg immigration to America was Nicholas Gonner’s book Die Luxemburger in der Neuen Welt (Luxembourgers in the New World). Gonner, who was born in Pfaffenthal, Luxembourg, in 1835, immigrated to America with his wife and three...