Not long ago, I made a quick stop at the museum. As it turned out, I stayed a bit longer than expected because a woman came through the door who was on a mission to find out if we had any information about her ancestors. Gerard and I were asked if there were ever any … More Fritz and Lottie – Nebraska Damme’s
This post will highlight a couple that united two early families that settled in the Shawnee Township in the 1860’s and 1970’s. Yesterday’s post’s main male character was named Gustav. You will read about another Gustav today. We will begin with him, and eventually get around to our birthday girl. Gustav Adolph Koenig was born … More Gustav Koenig – Pocahontas Harness Maker
The groom in the highlighted twosome today was Wilhelm Heinrich Christian Mueller, who was born on June 17, 1857. That means next Thursday, he would be celebrating his 164th birthday if he was still alive. What makes William interesting is the fact that both his parents had the same surname before they were married, just … More A Mueller from Mueller-Mueller Mates
