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As you can tell, this poor website has been neglected for quite some time, however, Denis Fessler, has done quite a bit of research and written a very nice article about the Orphan Trains and their connection to Wien. Over 50 young children came to Wien in this manner. Let me know if you would like to post information about one of your relatives who might have ridden the train in search of a home.
As noted in the foreward to Wien's Blue History Book (1876-1976), St. Mary's of the Angels is much more than a church in a rural community. It is a parish striving to do God's will; a parish established 125 years ago by German-speaking settlers who came to Chariton County, Missouri seeking something more.
"St. Mary's of the Angels Church parish" and Wien, Missouri" have become almost synonymous, and both have survived through the years as a result of the community's dedication to their Catholic faith and as a result of the Grace of God.
This website is being developed to gather and preserve the rich German-Catholic history and pioneering spirit which brought settlers from other parts of the world to Chariton County, Missouri. Click on items listed at the left to learn more about Wien and related topics.
Seaching Our Roots gives you an idea of topics I'm presently investigating while Parish Information and Parish Activities will tell you a little more about present day Wien.
To have a good time watching a "Haus-barn" being built, click on the Related Links at the left, then click on the specific link under German Links. When you get to the Haus-barn site, read the right hand side, and scan down on the left hand side to Feruary '99 where the building starts in Manning Iowa. You may want to go to the "Home Page" connected to this site to see and hear lots more!
Thanks for Visiting!
Developed:February 7, 2001
Last Revised: June 12, 2004
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questions, or comments to Mary Meinhardt.