An Altenburg couple would be celebrating a special anniversary today, and you will be reading their story. I choose to begin with the groom. Gottlieb Buck was born on May 14, 1854, the 7th and last child of William and Justine (Schmidt) Buck. Gottlieb was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. An image of … More A Buck for an Oehlert in Altenburg
Yesterday’s character, Lulu Fassel, would have called today’s main character, Uncle Ed. Edward Fassel was born on September 22, 1861, so today would be his 165th birthday. Edward was the son of Edward and Maria (Friedewald) Fassel. He was often called Edward, Jr. Although his later death certificate would say that he was born in … More Edward and Josephine – Wittenberg and St. Louis Fassel’s
Today’s post will tell the story of a couple that got to know one another while living in or near Wittenberg, then later getting married and living their remaining lives in Cape Girardeau. We will begin by looking at today’s birthday girl. Louise Lydia Fassel was born on September 21, 1896, thus making today her … More Albert and Lulu – Holschen Pair Met in Wittenberg, Wed in Cape Girardeau
I am re-publishing an old post today. I took the easy way out back in 2017, and I am doing it again today. My reason this time is that my wife and I have house guests we need to entertain today. I just have a few minutes to put together this short explanation. I must … More It’s Time Once Again for the Fair!
I suppose I could say that my wife has a tendency to “putz around” our house. She could be sweeping the living room floor when she sees a glass that needs to be taken to the kitchen. In the kitchen, she sees dish towels that should be thrown into the clothes hamper. And so it … More Putz-ing Around in Pocahontas
Friedrich William Preusse was born on September 12, 1856, so he qualifies to be today’s birthday boy. William would be celebrating his 170th birthday today. William was the son of Heinrich and Marie (Bergmann) Preusse. He was born in Germany, and I can display this transcription of his baptism record. According to a later census … More Future Sheriff Preusse Marries Judge Weber’s Daughter
We have a birthday girl for today’s post by the name of Ida Lena Holschen, who was born on September 10, 1891. That makes today her 135th birthday. Ida was the daughter of Herman and Augusta (Leimbach) Holschen. She was the firstborn child in her family. Ida was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg. … More Not a Home Wrecker – A Recker Home
The main character in today’s story is Johannes Traugott Kluegel, who was born on October 30, 1848. He was alternately called Johannes or John in some documents and Traugott in others. His gravestone calls him T.J. I am going to use the name, Traugott, mainly because that name means “trust God” in German, and I … More Traugott Kluegel – St. Louis Carriage Maker
Anton Albert Steffens is today’s birthday boy. He was born on September 5, 1896, so today would be his 130th birthday. Anton was the son of Claus and Bertha (Thurm) Steffens. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg. We can view his baptism record below in 2 images. Anton was 3 years old … More Anton and Hilda – Potter, Nebraska Pair
The birthday boy for today is George Friedrich Doering, who was born on September 3, 1889. That makes today his 137th birthday. George was the son of Henry and Emilie (Petzoldt) Doering. Before I move on, as far as I can tell, George’s mother was not related to the Petzoldt’s that are normally highlighted on … More Pastor Lehr’s Daughter Marries Altenberg Doering
