I am certain that you will not consider today’s tale to be the standard, run-of-the-mill post that is typical. I am the first to admit that the stories of real German Lutherans who had their roots in Southeast Missouri do not often contain much excitement. Today’s post will contain some real adventure, including a saloon … More Kester and Bigler – Off to the California Gold Rush
Today’s birthday girl was a Berkbigler. That is a name that is not found much in our German Family Tree. That is because, for the most part, that surname is primarily one found in the Catholic parish books around here. However, today you will read about a Berkbigler who found her way into the Lutheran … More Emanuel and Mary – From Friedheim to Uniontown
One of the prolific patriarchs in East Perry County history was J.G. Palisch. Many blog posts that have been written here have been about people who are attached to J.G. Palisch in some way. And yes, today will be another one. January 14, 1853 was the day that J.G. Palisch became a grandfather for the … More First of Many
