to the story of the

Life presented them with impossible odds

but they endured and survived because of

Family    Faith   Fortitude

This web site is dedicated to the memory of  

Elias and Deophilia (Mueller) Maas,

in gratitude for their courage and perseverance.  

and to the memory of all the Catholic Germans from Russia and

 Romania, who endured and shared comparable hardships: 

This is the first phase of this website.  
It will change and grow as information is contributed.  

The following names and information have NOT, in most instances, been verified by us. The information has been gathered from various sources and is offered freely for the use of the descendants in the hope that it will lead the researcher to more information.