This is a photo of Bernhard Franz (1857-1945) and wife. He was a minister since 1893 of the Montau congregation. His farm had been in the possession of the family for over 200 years. When the Russians occupied the area, Franz lost his life and his wife was put behind bars. [HR 18]

This is a photo of Bernhard Franz (1857-1945) and his wife, Anna Franz (Boldt), posing. Rev. Franz was minister of the Montau congregation after 1893. When the Soviet forces invaded the area, Franz lost his life and his wife was put in prison.

This is a photo of the residence of the farmer Johann Bartel at Montau. Bartel served many years as dyke captain. [HR 9]

This is a photo of the Mennonite cemetery at Montau. [HR 33]

This is a photo of the Mennonite church at Montau. It was the oldest Mennonite church in Prussia. Built in 1586, renovated in 1898. The congregation was established in 1568. [HR 31]

This is a photo of the pulpit and communion table in the Montau church. To the right, on the wall, is a list of those church members who lost their lives in the 1914-1918 war. [HR 31]