Today’s birthday girl named Knoll had two siblings who ended up finding their mates in the state of Colorado and are buried in that state. The girl you will read about today would also find her husband in Colorado, but she would also be buried in Perry County. However, her reason for being buried nearby … More Another Knoll Finds a Spouse in Colorado
When I saw the name Herbert Heinrich Hoff in our German Family Tree, I first noticed that his initials were H.H.H. When I see those initials, it brings to my mind the name of Hubert H. Humphrey, once a candidate to become the President of the United States. By the time I was done researching … More Herbert H. Hoff – Perryville Public Servant & WWI Hero
I was reminded of a recent conversation I was part of when I looked into today’s couple. The discussion was about beer, in particular about Stag Beer, which is a local favorite around here. In the course of that conversation, someone referred to Anheuser-Busch as “AB”. As you can see in the title, today you … More An A-B Pair – Armbruster and Boxdorfer
Yesterday, I highlighted the fact that I was writing about two brand new names to this blog. I get to do the same thing today. Today’s birthday boy had a surname that is brand new to this blog, and it turns out that he did not remain in Perry County very long. Then he later … More Stern Stone Cutter in Denver
I did something for today’s post that I do not often do. Almost every story that I have told on this blog begins with me looking for a church record that took place prior to 1900. I do that primarily because I am able to find more records for people that far back in history. … More Pearl Harbor Day Wedding
Rudy Knoll gets his start in Perry County, Missouri, but you will read today that he made a few moves back and forth across Middle America during his life. Along the way on this wild ride, he meets his bride in Colorado, and I think one could characterize her as a wild rider. We begin … More Rudy Knoll and His Pueblo Partner
I think today’s birthday boy might have been delivered by a doctor who had his office in his grandmother’s hotel. There was once a hotel in Altenburg known as the Wagner Hotel, which was operated by Theresia Wagner when a baby was born in 1899. The ad for Dr. G.B. Schulz shown below indicates that … More Doc Wagner – US Navy
Before I begin today’s story, I would like you to know that since August 28th, our museum’s Facebook page has been non-functional. The posts from this blog have not been able to be shared on Facebook. As of today, our museum has started a new Facebook page, and the blog posts should be once again … More Barney Thurm – Waverly Highway Man
Erwin Heinrich George Ochs is today’s birthday boy. He was born 125 years ago on April 10, 1899. Erwin, sometimes called Ervin or even Irvin, was the son of Adolph and Rosetta (Elbrecht) Ochs. He was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg, so we cannot view an image of his baptism record. Erwin is … More Erwin Ochs Marries a Neighbor Meyer Girl
You will read another story describing a couple that migrated to a different location after both the bride and the groom originated in our local area. Today’s pair landed in Denver, Colorado. The tale begins with a birthday girl. Bertha Emma Josephine Putz was born on March 29, 1894, thus making today her 130th birthday. … More Denver Crites Couple
