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
I found something that was similar to me in today’s highlighted husband. He did not get married until he was 39 years old. I know that in my case, I do not wish that I would have gotten married sooner. I found the right wife. It just took me longer to find her…or have her … More Doberenz and Grosse – Getting Married Later in Life
One of the places where quite a few German Lutherans who were born and raised in Perry County ended up living much of their lives is the area around Potter, Nebraska. I have written several of those stories on this blog. You will read another one of those stories today. I will begin by looking … More Mueller Becomes Miller in Potter, NE
The birthday boy for today is Friedrich Eduard Koch, who was born on February 17, 1860. That means today would be his 165th birthday. Edward was the son of Gottfried and Maria (Haertling) Koch. In several previous posts, I have referred to a location near New Wells that could be called the Koch-Koenig-Haertling Neighborhood. Over … More Some Koch-Koenig-Haertling Neigborhood Residents
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
The birthday boy for today’s post is Paul Joseph Mangels, who was born on January 14, 1885, so today would be his 140th birthday. Paul was the son of Gerhard and Martha (von Glahn) Mangels. He was baptized at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna. His baptism record from that congregation’s books is pictured below. Because … More A Mangels-Mueller Match
Once upon a time in Altenburg, there was a Neubeck Store. A previous post, Dealer and Healer in Downtown Altenburg, told the story of that place of business. In that post, this advertisement for that store was included. The owner of this store, George Neubeck, and his wife, Johanna (Grosse) Neubeck, had several children, only … More Emma Neubeck and Her Boss
The name, Carl or Charles Boehme, is another one of those names that shows up in several places in our German Family Tree. I have previously written stories that have included this name. You will read another such story today. The highlighted Charles Boehme in today’s post happens to be celebrating his 150th birthday. Carl … More Charlie and Susie – Altenburg Playmates?
The biography you will read today eventually gets around to a wedding that took place on April 5th. Most stories end with an undertaker being involved. This one will involve a man who did the work of an undertaker while he was alive. I have written a previous post that mention today’s couple, but it … More The Undertaker’s Anniversary
Since Clara Mueller was born in the late 1800’s, she never would experience the worldwide web. However, she did experience a different W.W.W., one who is today’s birthday boy. Wilhelm Wilson Wagner was born on October 8, 1895, so today would be his 128th birthday. Wilson was the son of Samuel and Margaretha (Sommer) Wagner. … More Clara Enters the www World
