The starting point for today’s post is the birthday of one of the numerous “Miller Weinhold’s” that lived in Frohna. At least, that’s how I located this story. However, I am going to begin by looking at his older Weinhold brother first. Heinrich Gotthilf Weinhold was born on February 26, 1879, the son of Gotthilf and Bertha (Thomas) Weinhold. Henry was baptized at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna. We can take a look at an image of his baptism record below.

Henry appears in his first census in 1880 at the age of 1. His father and his brother, Martin, were operating the flour mill in Frohna. 

On December 20, 1881, Henry’s younger brother, Johann Gotthilf Weinhold, was born, so today would be his 142nd birthday. As expected, he was also baptized at Concordia, Frohna. Below is John’s baptism record. 

Just prior to the 1900 census was taken, the Gotthilf Weinhold family had a photograph taken. As the caption explains, John and Henry are in the back row on the right. One might think that the older girl in the back row would be Ottilie, who had shown up in the 1880 census, but she had died in 1894, so the girl in this photo is listed as Unknown in the caption.

I was unable to find Henry in the 1900 census. I do know that he was not listed with his parents in that year’s census entry. As for John, he was also not living with his parents in 1900, but I was able to find him elsewhere. He is found living in Addison, Illinois where he was studying to become a Lutheran schoolteacher. Interestingly, right below John’s name in this entry is that of Albert Welp, the son of Henry Welp, who was a teacher at Concordia Lutheran School in Frohna.

Here is where things get interesting. John Weinhold became a teacher at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Carrollton, Missouri. Carrollton is located in western Missouri not far from Kansas City. When I saw that John Weinhold lived in Carrollton, I thought I had written a post about that town. I discovered that I had, and it has even more connections to Frohna. That post told the story of 2 Schmidt brothers from Frohna that became Lutheran pastors in Missouri. That post was titled, A Pair of Preacher Schmidts. One of those Preacher Schmidt’s was the minister at Immanuel, Carrollton. Perhaps Rev. John Schmidt had used some of his influence to get a fellow Frohna native to become a teacher at his congregation’s school. 

Carrollton is where John Weinhold found his bride. Let’s take a look at her early life. Her name was Amanda Maria Kanke, who was born on June 7, 1883. Amanda was the daughter of George and Mary (Bode) Kanke. She was born in Carrollton and likely baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church. By the time when Amanda appears in her first census in 1900, her father had died in 1891. This must have been a very difficult time for Amanda’s mother because all of the children in her family were girls. Amanda, the oldest daughter, was the only person in the Kanke household who is said to have an occupation in 1900. She is called a sales lady. There were 3 boarders in their household. Perhaps their rent helped support the widow, Mary Kanke. At this point, I will tell you to note that Amanda had a younger sister named Ella.

On April 26, 1905, John Weinhold married Amanda Kanke. The Missouri marriage license for this couple indicates that Rev. John Schmidt performed this wedding, so it must have taken place at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

It appears that John and Amanda had just one child, a girl named Mary Bertha. We find the Weinhold’s in the 1910 census as shown in the image below. In addition to John, Amanda, and their daughter, we find that Henry Weinhold, John’s older brother was also living with them. John is called a grade school teacher, and Henry is called a retail merchant in a clothing store.

Another Weinhold family photo was taken in Frohna in 1911. The caption will assist you in identifying the people in the picture. We see both John and his wife, Amanda, along with Henry, who was still single.

Henry got married on July 5, 1916. He married Amanda’s younger sister, Ella Kanke. We see on their Missouri marriage license below that Rev. Schmidt also performed this marriage ceremony.

Both John and Henry completed World War I draft registrations while living in Carrollton. First, John’s form shown here says he was a teacher at Immanuel Congregation.

Henry’s draft registration says he was a clerk in a dry goods store.

Yet another Weinhold photo was taken in Frohna in 1918. The only family members from Carrollton in the photo were John and his daughter Mary Bertha.

John Weinhold is called a public school teacher in the 1920 census.

It appears that Henry and Ella had just one child, a boy named George. In the 1920 census we see Henry called a merchant of notions.

John Weinhold died in 1923 at the young age of 41. His death certificate says he died of a pulmonary hemorrhage. It also states that he was an insurance agent, so he had apparently left the teaching profession.

Amanda is found in the 1930 census as a widow with her one child. Both she and daughter, Mary, were called part owners of a dry goods store.

Meanwhile, we find Henry, Ella, and George in the 1930 census, in which Henry is called the proprietor of a variety store.

Next, we will look at both Weinhold households in the 1940 census. First, Amanda was living with her mother and a single sister. Amanda is called a saleslady at a store.

Henry and Ella were both doing sales at a variety store according to the 1940 census. 

Henry Weinhold died early in 1950 at the age of 70. His death certificate says he was a novelty store merchant.

In the 1950 census, both Amanda and Ella were widows. Amanda was still living with her elderly mother and unmarried sister.

Ella was living by herself in the 1950 census. It appears that after her husband died, she became the proprietor of the variety store.

Ella Weinhold died in 1956 at the age of 67. Her death certificate is pictured here.

Amanda Weinhold died in 1964 at the age of 81. We can also view her death certificate.

All 4 of these Weinhold’s are buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Carrollton.

Now you are aware that one of 2 Schmidt brothers from Frohna, along with 2 Weinhold brothers from Frohna, found themselves spending much of their lives in Carrollton, Missouri. And, to add to that, the 2 brothers found 2 Kanke sisters from Carrollton to be their brides.