Ludwig Heinrich Johann Koch was born on September 4, 1896. That means today would be his 130th birthday. He was called Louie during his life, so I will use that name. He was the son of Friedrich William and Annie (Bretzel) Koch. Louie’s baptism record is found in the books of Eisleben Lutheran Church in … More Louie and Bertha – Koch’s in Jacob, IL
Fred Eggers is our local expert on the historic happenings at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar. He is still an active member at that congregation. Fred is also one of our local experts on military history. Fred will give evidence of both of those traits as we once again share a blog post that Fred … More When Salem Comes Marching Home Again
On my schedule yesterday was working at the museum on the day our friends in Frohna, Saxon Lutheran Memorial, had their annual Fall Festival. That occasion brings lots of Lutheran visitors to East Perry County, and each year, several of those visitors also come over to Altenburg to visit our museum. It was a truly … More Clara’s Two Husbands on Both Sides of the River
Today’s birthday boy began his life in Altenburg, but almost his entire life was spent across the Mississippi River in Illinois. While there, he married two women, one of whose parents were from Altenburg. He also became a local storekeeper in Jacob, Illinois. So, let’s get started. Bernard Heinrich Arthur Dietrich was born on July … More The Dietrich Store – Jacob, Illinois
I have written stories on this blog about the building shown below. It was located right about where the newest buildings of the Altenburg Public School are found today. Today, you will read about the carpenter who is said to have built this store. That man is also today’s birthday boy. Carl Heinrich Fritsche was … More Henry Fritsche – Altenburg Store Builder
My wife and I are heading up the road again today, so I am publishing this previous post that was written on July 18, 2018. I have a go-to person when I am writing a post about a Fritsche or a Miesner. That would be Lori Adams, who has the most incredible family tree on … More A Fritsche-Miesner Post
Pastor John Krueger served Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar from 1900-1924. It was the last congregation that he served, and he is buried in that congregation’s cemetery. Rev. Krueger and his wife had 6 children, all of whom had been born before this pastor arrived in Farrar. Their oldest son died right away, so the … More John Krueger, Farmer, Son of John Krueger, Pastor
I made the decision to invest in a new laptop, and it came yesterday. I have been in the business of getting it loaded with what I need for my usual business. Therefore, I am taking an easy way out today. I am sharing a story that was written back in 2019 on the occasion of a Heinrich … More Bertha Boehme’s Birthday
A young couple was married in Potter, Nebraska, but both the bride and the groom were born and raised in Jackson County, Illinois. These two would not remain in Nebraska, but shortly after their marriage, they would return to the place of their births and live there the rest of their lives. This story begins … More David and Ida – The Fritsche’s
Back in 2017, I wrote a post titled, Feistes Coming to Cuming. It told the story of 4 Feiste boys from Perry County who moved to Nebraska in their younger years to find work. Three of those Feiste boys worked on the farm of a man named George Luther according to their World War I draft … More Fostering Feiste’s
