Two sons of Carl Groh, Ernest and Martin, were born and raised in Altenburg but made their way to Jacob, Illinois where each of them and their wives had children while they were members of Christ Lutheran Church. We will be looking at one of those children in this post. Carl Hieronymus Groh was born … More Jerome Groh – St. Louis Chauffeur
Maria Wilhelmine Groh is today’s birthday girl. She was born on August 21, 1875, so today she would be a century and a half old. Most of her life, she was called Mary. She was the last child of Charles and Sophie (Bodenschatz) Groh. That couple has 10 children listed in our German Family Tree, … More Maid “Mary Who Didn’t Marry” Groh
If I have learned something about the Groh Family Tree over the years, it is the fact that the branches of that tree are very widespread. If I want my readers to let loose with a big “Groh-n”, I would say that their family tree has “Groh-n” quite large. As for me personally, I know … More Philippine and Erich – St. Louis Helge’s
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
Yesterday, I republished an old post about a Lutheran teacher in Ft.Wayne, Indiana. It told the story of a man who served at a Lutheran congregation that was established in 1837, even prior to the German Lutherans that arrived in Perry County in 1939. I will be attending that church because I happen to be … More A Church Grohs in Oklahoma
George Martin Groh was born on February 5, 1900, so he qualifies to be today’s birthday boy. In fact, today would be his special 125th birthday. George never lived in Perry County, but his father was born in Altenburg, and the first Groh to be found in Perry County, Charles Groh, is well-known for being … More Diamonds, Autos, and Beers
I have put together an entirely different type of article today. Instead of my usual post telling the story of people, I will be discussing buildings. More specifically, I will be focusing on a special type of interior church architecture…the pulpit altar. Before I proceed, I want to tell you how I was inspired to … More Pulpit Altars – Architectural Doctrine
Ervin Julius Schneider was born on July 8, 1899, making today his 125th birthday. Ervin was the youngest child of Emil and Theresia (Meyr) Schneider. The Schneider’s had been members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, but when the new congregation, Zion Lutheran Church, was established in Pocahontas, they became members of that church. … More Grand Tower Power Pair
The tale for today begins with a baby girl being born on this date 125 years ago. Hetwig Susanna Groh was born on June 8, 1899 in Jacob, Illinois. Susanna was the daughter of Ernst and Anna (Schuessler) Groh. Both of Susanna’s parents grew up in East Perry County, Missouri, but then after her father … More Groh Girl Becomes Pastor’s Wife
Far a few reasons, I have decided to republish an old story today instead of writing a new post. One of the reasons is that this past Sunday, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod included the photo shown below in its normal Sunday morning post on Facebook to inform its followers what the Bible readings are for … More Trinity’s Crucifix Gets Synodical Attention
