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

Joseph and Bertha – Additional Seelitz Schlimpert’s

Today’s birthday boy is Heinrich Joseph Schlimpert, who was born on February 2, 1866. That makes today Joseph’s 160th birthday. He was the son of Johann Traugott and Johanna Rosine (Schuricht) Schlimpert. Joseph was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg, and we can look at his baptism record below. Before I move on with … More Joseph and Bertha – Additional Seelitz Schlimpert’s

Rev. Walter Krueger – Gordonville, Knoxville, and Memphis Pastor

A lonely confirmation record listed in our German Family Tree leads me to tell the story of yet another Lutheran pastor who spent some of his early years in Perry County. This man was also one of those Lutheran pastors who followed in his father’s footsteps. His father was the pastor of Salem Lutheran Church … More Rev. Walter Krueger – Gordonville, Knoxville, and Memphis Pastor

Weseloh-Weis Wedding – St. Louis to Jacob and Back

Emma Margaretha Weis was born on December 28, 1875. That makes today her special 150th birthday. The names of her parents is somewhat debatable. Her entry on Family Search lists two different possiblities. One is that she was the daughter of August and Eva Katharina (Massengarb) Weis. The other is that she was the daughter … More Weseloh-Weis Wedding – St. Louis to Jacob and Back

Arnold Moeckel – St. Louis Streetcar Worker

A baby boy was born on today’s date in Frohna, and he will be the main character in today’s post. Julius Arnold Moeckel, because he was born on December 9, 1885, would be celebrating his 140th birthday today. Arnold was the son of Charles and Mathilde (Seberosky) Moeckel. A previous post was written about Arnold’s … More Arnold Moeckel – St. Louis Streetcar Worker