Somehow, a couple that has 13 children listed in our German Family Tree has escaped being characters on this blog for over 10 years of its existence. As near as I can tell, I have yet to write a story about any of the 13 children. That string comes to an end today. I begin … More Henry and Martha – Uniontown Wichern’s
The birthday girl for today is Josephine Caroline Oberndorfer, who was born on March 21, 1886. Josephine was the daughter of August and Wilhelmine (Ruehling) Oberndorfer. She was baptized at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna. For some reason, family trees on Ancestry.com say that Josephine’s middle name was Pauline, and even her gravestone says she … More Josephine and Alfred – Kansas City Weaver’s
Today, you will read about a girl who was born in Frohna, Missouri, found her way to St. Louis where she got married, and eventually, she and her husband spent a bunch of years in Montana. I will begin with the Frohna girl. Lina Louise Heise was born on September 26, 1882, the daughter of … More George and Lina Lambert – From Missouri to Montana
I located today’s story because our German Family Tree says that a man named Gottfried Pfau was born on February 8, 1826, and if that was the case, then today would be his 200th birthday. However, I will provide evidence showing that was not his birthday, but it was close. I believe that Gottfried Pfau … More The Pfau’s from Großstechau and Großstöbnitz
I am sharing an old story today because our German Family Tree says that the main character, Johann George Roth, was born on January 6, 1806. If that is his correct date of birth, then today would be his 220th birthday. Yesterday, I mentioned that I get excited when I discover someone who is celebrating … More The Roth Patriarch’s 220th Birthday
The birthday girl for today has been briefly discussed in a previous post, A Trio of Reformation Day Baptisms in Farrar. I will write a more detailed article about her life today. Maria Melissa Aurich was born on December 27, 1892, so today would be her 133rd birthday. Melissa was the daughter of Adolph and … More Melissa and Theo – Frohna Roth’s
A baby boy was born on today’s date in Frohna, and he will be the main character in today’s post. Julius Arnold Moeckel, because he was born on December 9, 1885, would be celebrating his 140th birthday today. Arnold was the son of Charles and Mathilde (Seberosky) Moeckel. A previous post was written about Arnold’s … More Arnold Moeckel – St. Louis Streetcar Worker
Herman and Lydia were married on today’s date in 1875, so today would be a very special wedding anniversary for them. You will be reading their story today. I will begin with the groom. Herman Blanken was born on November 4, 1854, the son of Johann and Margaret (Reimann) Blanken. Herman was baptized at Concordia … More Herman and Lydia – Marble Hill Blanken’s
Since I have become more familiar with Perry County names since writing for this blog, I have realized something about the surname, Lorenz. There are two major clans of Lorenz’s who ended up more or less in different areas of this county. One of the Lorenz clans is what I call the “Altenburg Lorenz’s”, and … More The Original Altenburg Lorenz’s
I will be telling the story of a woman who would be celebrating her 200th birthday today. However, it is somewhat debatable what her maiden name was. Our German Family Tree says she was Margaretha Reimann. And her marriage record from Germany says her maiden name was Peymann, which I figure was pronounced as “Pie … More Margaretha – Daughter of Pie Man?
