Gertrude Anna Kunigunde Schenck was born on November 30, 1892, so if she was still alive, Gertrude would have to blow out 131 candles on her birthday cake today. Before I go any further, let me say that the surname, Schenck has shown up in a few posts in the past. Also, the surname, Schenk, … More Hotel Perry – A Family Business
The starting point for today’s post is the birthday of Louis Henry Edward Brand, who was born on August 15, 1889. The surname, Brand, has not previously shown up on this blog. Edward was the son of Friedrich and Lucie (Fritz) Brand. When I discovered that Edward’s family was living in the Randol Township of … More A Brand New Guy
Selma Gemeinhardt must have been a pretty amazing woman. During her life, she gave birth to 14 children. Two of them died as infants. Her home in Wittenberg must have been quite the active place, with the likelihood of having a dozen children all living in that house at the same time. She gave birth … More Selma’s Last
Today’s account will be a difficult one for me to share. That is because there was an event early in my life that is brought back to my mind that I would just as soon forget. It involves a type of death that still haunts me. Before I get to that part of the story, … More Birner’s Remains Return Home
