LEARN ABOUT LUXEMBOURG

We are here to help you learn more about All Things Luxembourg! This educational library was personally created by our Luxembourg Legacy team of Kevin, Rebecca and Mary.

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Luxembourg-American Settlements

Learn more about the places that Luxembourgers settled when they came to America. Check out our profiles here!

Luxembourg-Americans

Meet some influential Luxembourg Americans who became known in the U.S. or who promoted ongoing Luxembourg-American relations.

Videos

Experience all things Luxembourg with our fun and educational videos.

Luxembourg-Related Books

Books related to genealogy and Luxembourg’s history and culture. Expand your Luxembourgish library or share as gifts.

Books by Kevin Wester

A Mother Who Consoles: Volume 1

by Kevin Wester & Mary Gellerup Bolich

Devotion to Our Lady of Luxembourg has been a hallmark of spirituality in Luxembourg since 1624. Kevin Wester and Mary Gellerup Bolich offer a narrative timeline of devotion to Our Lady of Luxembourg in the Grand Duchy and the US from the 1600s-1800s. The narrative is brought alive by hundreds of images showing the evolution of the devotion.

Lake Church, Wisconsin: A Pictorial History: Volume 1

by Kevin Wester

This is an extensive, photo-packed history of the little Wisconsin community known as Lake Church. In addition, the book offers insight into Luxembourg immigration to the region. Finally, the book serves as a tribute to the former St. Mary’s Parish and its church and school which played a definitive role in the spiritual formation of so many Lake Church and Belgium area residents.

They Came from Altwies, Luxembourg: The Story of the John & Anna Maria (Rinn) Jungers Family

by Kevin Wester

This book tells the story of John and Anna Maria (Rinn) Jungers and their children who immigrated from Altwies, Luxembourg, to the Town of Trenton, Washington County, Wisconsin in 1852. It is packed with historic photographs as well as anecdotes about the Jungers family.

Books by Rebecca Shamblin

Ancestors of Olive Schmidt: The Schmidt/Krier Family

by Rebecca Shamblin

This book explores the ancestry of Charles Peter William Schmidt and Clara Katherine Krier. It explores the family’s home in Mequon/Thiensville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin and traces their lineage all the way back to Germany and Luxembourg. There are biographical sections with photos and documents as well as a 7-generation family tree. Common family names are HERMANN, JEHLE/YEHLE, KOLL, KRIER, KRUSE, MANS, SCHMIDT, and SCHWENDEMANN

Ancestors of Lawrence Watry: The Watry/Weiland Family

by Rebecca Shamblin

This book explores the ancestry of Dominic Watry and Mary Catherine Weiland. It explores the family’s home in Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin and traces the lineage all the way back to Luxembourg. There are biographical sections with photos and documents as well as a 7-generation family tree. Common family names are BECKER, DECKER, FRANZEN, ROOB, STREFF, THILL, WATRY, and WEILAND/WEYLAND.

Leaving a Legacy: Turn Your Family Tree into a Family Book

by Rebecca Shamblin

Maybe it has always been a secret dream of yours to create a book out of your genealogy research, but you have been too busy or overwhelmed to get started. I will help you break this process down into simple, manageable steps. You will learn about the research process, what to include, how to turn facts into stories, how to organize your book, how to get it printed, and finally how to share it.