Previous posts have been written about men named George Bergmann. In fact, today’s George Bergmann was likely named after his grandfather, George Bergmann, who was one of the men who originally formed the church which became known as Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg. Johann George Bergmann was born on August 27, 1854, so today would … More Another One of the George Bergmann’s
Today’s birthday girl is going to take us all the way to Washington state. It is another one of those Perry County natives who would only spend a short time here before living most of her life in another state. The big puzzle in this story is whether she is really today’s birthday girl. According … More Fred and Emma Giles – Kennewick, WA Fruit Farmers
Twice before, I have written posts that highlight a man named Theodore Fischer. The most famous Theodore Fischer around here was the medical doctor who served the Altenburg area for many, many years. The post, Hometown Doc, told the story of Doc Fischer. Another Theodore Fischer was named Theodore E.L. Fischer and had the nickname, … More Yet Another Theodore Fischer
A marriage that took place on this day many years ago is the starting point for this post. However, before you get to the end of the story, you will be presented with several Missouri marriage licenses. I cannot resist the urge to begin this story with the End. Barbara End was born on April … More A Myriad of Marriages
It is the bride of Boettner the Blacksmith that is today’s birthday girl. Elizabeth Kropf was born on November 21, 1857, the daughter of Johann George and Margaretha Barbara (Poehner) Kropf. Elizabeth was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg, so we cannot view her baptism record. She is found in her first census entry … More Boettner the Blacksmith
I will eventually get around to pointing out a bicentennial birthday for today, but not right away. I will begin instead with the husband of the bicentennial birthday girl. In his case, his name is even a matter of debate. Even though our German Family Tree spells the surname as Buettner, I am going to … More A Boettner Blacksmith
