Ein Mehlmeisel-Grabstein in den USA: Heimweh nach der alten Heimat

Ein Grabstein auf einem Friedhof im mittleren Westen der USA ist unter anderem mit "Mehlmeisel" beschriftet. Die Nachkommen aus Amerika, die mehr über ihre Vorfahren erfahren wollen, landen da bei Heimatforscher Josef Wiche.

von Gisela Kuhbandner

Der Grabstein in Iowa ähnelt Grabsteinen in der Region.

Bild: Tom Sweeney/exb

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