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Henry and Sophia – Frohna Schmidt’s

September 29, 2022

Today’s birthday boy is a Schmidt, but as far as I know, is in no way connected to my Schmidt clan. Heinrich Christian Schmidt was born on September 29, 1850, so today would be his 172nd birthday. Since I have already written a post about another Henry Schmidt, I will call today’s character Henry C. … More Henry and Sophia – Frohna Schmidt’s

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Andreas and Anna – The Hilpert’s

October 10, 2021

Andreas and Anna were married on this date 143 years ago. You will read their story today. I will begin with the groom. Georg Andreas Dietrich Hilpert was born on December 7, 1852, the son of George and Anna (Popp) Hilpert. He was the 6th child in a family of 7. He was baptized at … More Andreas and Anna – The Hilpert’s

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From Frohna to Fountain Bluff

January 22, 2020

Yesterday’s story about a bride and groom from each side of the river, along with today’s story about a family that spent part of their lives on the Missouri side and part of their lives on the Illinois side, have gotten me wondering.  I look back in the history of this area and see so … More From Frohna to Fountain Bluff

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So Many Births; So Few Heirs

May 25, 2019

In the year that Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States, Ferdinand Hellwege was born in Altenburg, Missouri.  He is also today’s birthday boy because he was born on May 25, 1860.  Ferdinand was the son of Henry and Fredericke (Winter) Hellwege.  He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg.  His baptism … More So Many Births; So Few Heirs

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