Mennonite Genealogy with Michael Penner

Friesen

Find out about my Friesen ancestry.

My great-great-grandfather was Gerhard S. Friesen (1852-1922). His brother was well-known printer and editor Jacob S. Friesen (1862-1931) (magazine article)

Their parents were Heinrich D. Friesen (1827-1877) and Katharina Schellenberg (1824-1901). (brief letter about them)

Heinrich D. Friesen’s father was Herman H. Friesen (c.1790-1828) (magazine article)

His father was Herman Friesen (c.1750-c.1819) (magazine article)

Children of Gerhard S. Friesen, including my great-grandmother, Maria W. Friesen.

 

Friesen Book

The book Our Friesen Heritage: Reflections on the life of Gerhard S. Friesen (1852-1922) and his family, Second Edition is available in Canada for the cost of $40 including shipping. It consists of 125 pages printed in full color, with well over 100 photos of the Friesens, a transcription of Gerhard’s family bible register, samples of his writings, a nine page biography of Gerhard, and various other items of interest to the family. It comes with a Cerlox binding. Feel free to email me to inquire further.

Gerhard S. Friesen (1852-1922)