Today was the wedding day for Oswald and Gustav. That may seem quite unusual, but for some reason not known to me, Augusta Pfeiffer became known as Gustav, a name almost exclusively associated with men. A family history on Ancestry.com refers to Augusta as “Gustav”. Today would have been the 123rd anniversary for Augusta and … More Oswald and Gustav Haertling
Americans consider this day to be special. It is our country’s birthday, the Fourth of July. Today I would like to share some thoughts about our ancestors’ arrival so many years ago. A large group of Germans not only left their homeland, but left their German states to become Americans. Germany was not even a … More Becoming Americans
Quite a while ago, a post was published on this blog titled, One of Anton’s Army. When one looks at the family of Anton Mueller, you cannot help but notice how many males were in his family. Anton was married twice and had only one daughter from each of his wives. The other 13 children … More A Girl in the Army
I have known some women who hoped to receive a diamond someday. I imagine you could say that you have known such women. Maybe, if you are a woman, you may remember hoping to receive a diamond or are still hoping. Today I will tell the story of Ruben Klemp. Even though he was not … More Ruben Finds a Deimund
This will be a quick one. My life is endangered if it is not. Today, my dear wife, Sandi, and I are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. Without Sandi’s support, I would never be able to write regularly on this blog. She is so understanding of my passion for keeping the stories alive for the … More I’d Better Take the Day Off
