Strangers Among Us

About the Book

This book is to give credit to those immigrants who contributed to the growth and economic development of Blackford County. Indiana when oil and gas were discovered here in the late 19^th century. In the immigrant’s eyes this was the fulfillment of their dreams to come to a “new hand” and have the opportunity for a better life for themselves and their families.

Truly, America was a “Melting Pot” and our small community proves that.

About the Author

Louise Clamme and Sinuard Castelo, members of the Blackford County Historical Society, recognized that our foreign population contributed significantly to growth and development of our county in the 1890's. Louise and Sinuard have spent many hours reading the newspapers of the day and learning first hand of the population groups that came to work and live in Blackford County.