The Germans from Lithuania of Cleveland: A Collection of Genealogies

The Germans from Lithuania of Cleveland: A Collection of Genealogies
by Owen M. McCafferty II

Discover the hidden history of Cleveland’s German-Lithuanian community in this groundbreaking genealogical resource.

For decades, the story of the Deutsche aus Litauen—the Germans from Lithuania—who settled in Cleveland, Ohio, remained untold. In this meticulously researched volume, Owen M. McCafferty II uncovers the lives of more than a thousand families who crossed the Atlantic, established new roots in northeast Ohio, and built lasting legacies.

Drawing on church records, cemetery registers, census data, and family archives, this work documents three generations of immigrants, their children, and grandchildren. Organized by surname, the entries include vital details of births, marriages, deaths, and places of origin, along with photographs, maps, and headstone records from Cleveland’s historic Lutheran Cemetery.

More than just a genealogy, The Germans from Lithuania of Cleveland situates these families within a broader history of migration, faith, and community. Readers will learn how German-Lithuanian settlers shaped the cultural fabric of Cleveland while preserving ties to their ancestral homeland in southwestern Lithuania and northeastern Poland.

Inside you will find:

• Detailed genealogical records of over 1,000 individuals and families.

• Alternate surname spellings and cross-references for easier research.

• Photographs of headstones and cemetery maps for historical context.

• Appendices, indexes, and place-name guides to assist researchers.

Whether you are a family historian, genealogist, or someone exploring your German-Lithuanian roots, this book is an invaluable guide to connecting with the past and rediscovering a vital piece of Cleveland’s immigrant history