Today is the birthday of Joseph Bock. Like several other Bock babies that have appeared in this blog, Joseph was born and baptized in Uniontown. Joseph was born on November 18, 1843, the son of Michael and Christiane (Hemmann) Bock. Joseph’s mother was the 2nd child of J.G. Hemmann, who has been mentioned in quite … More Joseph and Emma – A Few More Bock’s in Uniontown
Wilhelmine Weber will be the focus of today’s tale. During her lifetime, she was married twice. The first marriage took place on today’s date. Wilhelmine Weber was born on July 25, 1835 in Ossig, Germany. Wilhelmine was the daughter of Gottfried and Christiane (Seidel) Weber. Her baptism record from the parish in Ossig is displayed … More Weber – Hecht- Winter
Erna Leonora Roth has a special birthday today. She was born on November 16, 1897, so if she was still alive today, she would have to blow out 125 candles on her cake. Erna was the daughter of Martin and Marie (Rudert) Roth. As near as I can tell, Erna was their only child. She … More Murphysboro Saupe’s
I made a few discoveries while researching today’s story that make me excited to write this post. First of all, it includes a woman who could say that today was her birthday and her anniversary. Having said that, I could add that this woman never lived in Missouri. In fact, there are no church records … More Who Is the Last Grandchild of an 1839 Immigrant?
The story for today begins with the birthday of a girl who was born in Illinois. Her later death certificate simply says she was born in that state without giving a particular city. Since her parents are buried in Chester, I think that is likely her place of birth. Elizabeth Lohmeier was born on November … More Art and Lizzie – The Hoff’s
A Mueller couple would be celebrating their 143rd anniversary today if they were still alive. The couple was made up of a German descendant of an original immigrant from the Gesellschaft and a later Austrian immigrant. I will begin with the German groom. Heinrich Furchtegott Mueller was born on May 7, 1855, the son of … More Pocahontas Mueller’s
Two events that are part of the immigration story that is so important to our area took place on this day in 1838. The two events took place a great distance away from one another. One event took place in Bremerhaven, Germany, while the other took place in New Orleans, Louisiana. The map below illustrates … More The Sophie and the Republik
A marriage at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown is the starting point for today’s tale. You will be reading about a couple and their family who made their way west across our country during their lives. Their stops along the way happen to be places where other Perry County natives migrated. The story doesn’t end … More From Old Appleton to San Francisco – With Stops in Kansas and Idaho
We have another special birthday to acknowledge today. Joseph Gerhard Popp was born on November 10, 1872, making today his 150th birthday. Joseph was the son of Wilhelm and Caroline (Hoffstetter) Popp. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg. We can take a look at his baptism record from that congregation’s books. For … More Joe and Molly – The Popp’s
Eleonora Friedericka Bergmann is today’s birthday girl. She was born on November 9, 1864, the daughter of George and Barbara (Adler) Bergmann. Friedericka was the baby of the family, the last of 9 Bergmann children. She was likely baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg. We cannot view the actual records from that congregation since … More Another Bergmann/Bergmann Wedding
