William Hartenberger – St. Louis Ice & Coal Man

The bride and groom in today’s tale both have their beginnings in Southern Illinois, not far from Perry County. However, each of them have a bit of connection to Perry County as well. However, most of their lives were spent in St. Louis. We begin with the birthday girl. Anna Sophia Mathilda Stueven was born … More William Hartenberger – St. Louis Ice & Coal Man

Alphabet’s 200th

Today’s post is one that I would put in the category of irresistible. Not only is today this highlighted man’s 200th birthday, but he was the first graduate of the Log Cabin College. I have already written a post about him, but it was back in the first year of this blog, and I was … More Alphabet’s 200th

Louis and Margaret – Rockwood and Granite City Wingerter’s

The birthday girl for today’s post is Babette Margaret Schmidt, who is not part of my Schmidt family tree. Margaret was born on March 16, 1885 in Zedersitz, Germany. She was the daughter of John and Margaret (Schmidt) Schmidt. Photos of Margaret’s parents are shown here. When Margaret was just 3 years old, the Schmidt’s … More Louis and Margaret – Rockwood and Granite City Wingerter’s