Tag: Dongola

Ferdinand Ludwig – Blacksmith from New Wells

March 9, 2026

The birthday boy for today is Johannes Matthias Ferdinand Ludwig, who was born on March 9, 1866. That means today would be his 160th birthday. Ferdinand was the son of Peter and Elizabeth (Gratz) Ludwig. A previous post was written about Ferdinand’s parents titled, Peter’s 45th Birthday That story highlighted the fact that Ferdinand’s father, … More Ferdinand Ludwig – Blacksmith from New Wells

George Washington’s Bertie from Schlatitz

June 16, 2025

Today’s post will include an almost-new surname and a birthplace that has never been mentioned before. Today’s birthday boy gets connected to today’s story because he married a woman who was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim. Instead of beginning with the birthday boy, I am going to start with the girl who would … More George Washington’s Bertie from Schlatitz