Welcome
This website preserves the story of the Herman and Boser families — from their origins in the Volga German colony of Marienthal, through their migration to North America, to the present‑day descendants across Canada.
Explore the family tree, read the master history, or dive into the 86‑page memoir written by Mary (Boser) Herman, the second wife of John Herman (1891–1974).
Family Tree
A complete, corrected genealogy built from the 1992 Herman Family Tree booklet, the Boser chart, and modern descendant data.
Family History
A fully cross‑checked historical narrative covering Volga German origins, migration, settlement, and generational development.
Memoirs
The personal autobiography of Mary (Boser) Herman (1906–1984), describing her early life in North Dakota and her years raising a blended family on the St. Walburg homestead.