The Origins of the Felzien Family

By LaVonne Murray

The following are pictures of Holzendorf and the surrounding area as it looks today, June, 2004.

Holzendorf This is the entrance to Holzendorf from the direction of Friedland (north).
Holzendorf The landmark of many Mecklenburger villages is the village church.  In the picture below the Holzendorf church tower can be seen from afar.
Holzendorf This is a view of Holzendorf coming from the direction of Woldegk (south).  Much of Holzendorf has been reconstructed with blocks of flats and a modern school.
Holzendorf
In Holzendorf there is a balanced relationship of historical buildings and new buildings. Holzendorf
Holzendorf
Groß Miltzow This manor was originally owned by the Dewitz family
Groß Miltzow

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Groß Miltzow
Klein Daberkow
Klein Daberkow Klein Daberkow
This is the village church in Badresch.  It is constructed of field stones.  The church was built in the second half of the 13th century.  The tower originates from the 18th century.
Dorfkirche Badresch Dorfkirche Badresch
Dorfkirche Badresch
Below are pictures of the village church in Helpt. The Rosenkranz and Paetz families lived in Helpt.
Dorfkirche Helpt
Dorfkirche Helpt  
 Helpt, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Germany
Helpt Village Church

Dorfkirche Helpt