Teacher Beyer may have had to take some time away from his students on this day 150 years ago when his wife was having a baby. Their 5th child, Lina Johanna Beyer, was born on March 10, 1875, so today would be a very special birthday for her. She was the daughter of George and … More Lena Beyer and “Mister Daisy”
Emma Concordia Estel was born on July 22, 1895, so today would have been her 125th birthday. Emma was the daughter of Martin and Emilie (Weinhold) Estel and her baptism record can be found in the books of Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. However, she is yet another one of those children who likely would … More From Flour to Flowers
I will share a story today which I consider amazingly unique. It will tell the tale of a man whose occupations during his life took an amazing turn as he became older. Since it involves flowers, I find it to be an appropriate story to tell on this Mother’s Day. Add to that the fact … More A Flower Story for Mother’s Day
Lydia Gaebler is our birthday girl. She would have been 135 years old today. She was born in Wittenberg and raised in this area, but her family moved to St. Louis when she was relatively young and lived there the rest of her life. Just two records of her show up in our German Family … More Finding a Florist in St. Louis
