After Heinrich Bellmann married Engel Wichern in 1865, they had their first of 11 children on March 22, 1867. That child was Johann Heinrich Bellmann, and his story will be told today. Sometimes we see this child called John, but mostly he took the same name as his father, Henry. He was born in Scheeßel, … More Angel and Her Bellmann’s Eldest
Fred Eggers is the author of today’s post. His offer to submit a post to our blog is perfectly timed because once again, I am not in Altenburg for a few days. It will be a little more difficult for me to write a post without causing family strife. Fred is an amazing researcher who … More The Johann Miesner Family in Scheeßel Church Records
Martin Traugott Winter was born on November 21, 1866 in Altenburg, Missouri. He was the son of Friedrich and Christine (Jahn) Winter. We have photos of Martin’s parents. Before I move on to Martin’s story, allow me to discuss the Winter,s that lived in this area. First of all, there were two Winters to arrive … More A Winter’s Tale
A few years back, I was shown a photograph that was included in the Perry County Republican back in 1951. It was a photograph associated with the East Perry Community Fair, so I thought it would be a good story to put on our blog someday. I really should have written this story last year … More Queen of the Fair and Her Court
Peter Lohmann immigrated to the United States in 1866. He was one of many people who made the voyage to America aboard the ship, Carl. A post was written about that ship’s voyage titled, Carl’s Arrival. Peter was born on June 21, 1837 in Scheeβel, Germany. Here is his baptism record. When he came to … More Lohmann – The Altenburg Cobbler
Two Engels (the German word for “angel”) were highlighted in yesterday’s story. I just so happened to run across another one for April 27th. I have become convinced that the name, Engel, was a very common one given to girls born in the Scheeβel area of Germany in the 1800’s. It’s not a name I … More The Birth of Another Angel
Anna Marie (Mary) Mahnken is today’s birthday girl. She was born on September 26, 1881 in Farrar, Missouri and baptized at Salem Lutheran Church. This is her baptism record. Mary’s parents were John and Mary (Versemann) Mahnken. A little over a year later, a boy by the name of Johannes (John) Friedrich Theodore Bellmann was … More Band of Brothers
The post today will be more of a memorial than it will be a story. The boy born on August 1, 1890 only lived 28 years, and he died for his country in World War I. This post will also be the story of this boy’s grieving mother. Theodore Arbeiter was born on this day … More An Angel’s Sad Pilgrimage
As I write this story today, a group that calls themselves the Wittenberg Cousins is in town visiting. This group of fun-loving folks comes to town twice a year and stays at The Inn here in Altenburg, since they would have a hard time finding a place to stay in Wittenberg. They put up their … More Kieninger Cousins
Gertrude Emma Mathilde Bellmann was born on January 13, 1903, making her today’s birthday girl. Her parents were Martin and Martha (Lohmann) Bellmann of Altenburg. I do not have a photo of Martha, but I do have one of Martin. In fact, another post told Martin’s story. It was titled, Pound the Hammer, Ring the … More Gertie and Audie
