Thanks to Fred Eggers, I can take a day off from researching and writing a new blog post today because he once again has written one for us. This one is another one that demonstrates Fred’s great knowledge of the history of Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar. Fred was ready to have this published yesterday … More Teacher Weck’s Short Ministry
Today’s main character has been mentioned on this blog on many occasions, mainly because he is the pastor with the distinction of serving Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg for the most years. His name has appeared on a bunch of marriage licenses that have been displayed in previous stories. August Adolph Vogel was born on … More Frohna Boy – Brazilian Missionary – Altenburg Preacher
Once again, today’s post was authored by our friend, Fred Eggers. We are so grateful for his contributions to our museum and to this blog. **************** Johannes (John) Heinrich Wilhelm Jacob was born on May 24, 1869 to Heinrich and Maria Kramer Jacob. This is the record of his baptism at … More From Perry County to the Mountains to the Plains
Rufus Schneider was the teacher in Wittenberg, Missouri from 1906-1912. During his tenure here, Rufus found himself a bride. He married Concordia Lueders, another Wittenberg resident. A mention was made in Birner Hotel – Wittenberg that Rufus was a boarder at the Birner Hotel in the 1910 census. I will attempt to give you a … More Rufus….Herr Schneider
