Gilbert and Isabell – A Bond Between a Brewer and a Bienlein

After doing plenty of research on today’s couple, I discovered a fact that I had misinterpreted when I found it in our Germany Family Tree. The couple’s marriage did not take place as it is implied in our GFT at Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg. I also did not find too much of a connection … More Gilbert and Isabell – A Bond Between a Brewer and a Bienlein

Edgar and Margarete – Perryville Weinrich’s

Edgar George Weinrich was born on October 28, 1890, so he is today’s birthday boy. He would be celebrating his 135th birthday today. Edgar was the son of Ferdinand and Sophia (Bergmann) Weinrich. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. We can take a look at his baptism record below from that congregation’s … More Edgar and Margarete – Perryville Weinrich’s

Sommer Shoes

You will read the story of a man named Charles Sommer today. His life turned out to be relatively short, but his second wife lived quite a few decades after his death as a widow. Carl “Charles” Ferdinand Sommer was born on September 15, 1862, the son of Ferdinand and Anna (Bienlein) Sommer. Charles was … More Sommer Shoes

Alfred and Minnie Adopt Canter Child

Yesterday’s main character, Dr. E.R. Schoen, had a 150th birthday. Today’s main character would also be celebrating his 150th birthday. So, today’s baby boy was born just one day after yesterday’s. That is, if today’s character was actually born in 1873, not 1874. Yesterday, the birthday boy was born in Pocahontas. Today, the baby was … More Alfred and Minnie Adopt Canter Child