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Jacob Schlimpert’s – The Ones from Jacob, Illinois, That Is

June 16, 2023

A rather notable Jacob Schlimpert has been mentioned on this blog on several occasions. That Jacob Schlimpert was one of a clan of Schlimpert’s that could be called the Seelitz Schlimpert’s. Jacob Schlimpert has plenty of descendants around Altenburg and Frohna. The Seelitz Schlimpert’s had two sons, Jacob and Joseph. Joseph, despite being the oldest … More Jacob Schlimpert’s – The Ones from Jacob, Illinois, That Is

Flora’s Murphysboro Machinist

June 1, 2023

Flora Rosine Pauline Engert was born on June 1, 1898, so today would be her special 125th birthday. Flora was the daughter of August and Liberta (Palisch) Engert. A previous post was written about Flora’s parents titled, A Troubling Topic. As that title implies, Flora’s family life was one full of troubles. I will readdress … More Flora’s Murphysboro Machinist

Brunkhorst and Hornbostel – Another Cora Couple

May 17, 2023

A while back, I wrote a post titled, The Bunselmeyer-Bradley Cora Couple. It told of a couple who spent some time living in the “populated place” called Cora, Illinois, which is located in the Degognia Township of Jackson County. I did a search on the internet to find out the current population of Cora. I failed. … More Brunkhorst and Hornbostel – Another Cora Couple

Emily, Like Her Dad, Crossed the River Often

May 12, 2023

The birthday girl for today’s post is Emily Cora Lungwitz, who was born on May 12, 1896. That makes today her 127th birthday. I will warn you ahead of time, that there are several missing pieces to this story. Emily was the daughter of Paul and Maria (Boehme) Lungwitz. A previous post was written that … More Emily, Like Her Dad, Crossed the River Often

Hope in the Resurrection

April 14, 2023

I have a difficult story to tell today. We are presently in the week after Easter Sunday, and it is the message of Jesus’s resurrection that is sometimes the only hope that we Christians have when overwhelming sadness enters our lives. In such times, we often depend on the comforting words we hear from our … More Hope in the Resurrection

Husband and Wife Both Born in 1870 & Died in 1946

April 4, 2023

The birthday girl for today’s post was not born in Perry County. Emma Ziegler was born on April 4, 1870, so today would be her 153rd birthday. Emma was the daughter of Friedrich and Elizabeth (Helmig) Ziegler. She was born in Effingham County, Illinois. I think she was born near Altamont, Illinois, and if so, … More Husband and Wife Both Born in 1870 & Died in 1946

O. and Henry – The Sauerhage’s

April 1, 2023

O. Henry is an American writer well-known for his short stories with surprise endings. Two of my favorite O. Henry short stories are The Last Leaf and The Gift of the Magi. I could not get O. Henry out of my brain as I researched for this blog. I am about to tell the tale … More O. and Henry – The Sauerhage’s

Herman and Rosie – Jacob, Illinois Kranawetter’s

February 23, 2023

I seem to be stuck in Jacob, Illinois these days. This is the third consecutive post that has had this town in Jackson County as the setting. The highlighted person in this post is Johann Herman Kranawetter, who was born on February 25, 1881. I thought he was born on February 23rd because that is … More Herman and Rosie – Jacob, Illinois Kranawetter’s

Best Man Marries Maid of Honor

February 21, 2023

I could not resist this story. First of all, it can be considered a continuation of yesterday’s tale about Arthur Vogel. This story also connects back to a post published in 2020 called Mrs. Reinkensmeyer. However, before I continue to tell this story, let me add a little to yesterday’s post. I am now back … More Best Man Marries Maid of Honor

Art and Clara – Jacob, Illinois Vogel’s

February 20, 2023

Today marks the birthday of a man named Arthur Vogel. He certainly is not the first man by that name to show up on this blog. I know I have written a story about an Arthur Vogel who was born and raised in the Shawnee Township around Pocahontas. I have also written a story about … More Art and Clara – Jacob, Illinois Vogel’s

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