Edwin Schmidt – Altenburg to West Point and Back

Today’s birthday boy was born and raised in Altenburg, spent most of his adult life in Nebraska, but returned to Altenburg where he and his wife are buried. Edwin Adolph Ehregott Schmidt was born on November 4, 1899, thus making today his 125th birthday. Edwin was the son of Joseph and Mathilda (Richter) Schmidt. He … More Edwin Schmidt – Altenburg to West Point and Back

Pep’s Mom and Dad

We have a new name to look at today. I admit that it is this new name that attracted me to this story. The surname that has not shown up on this blog previously is Pepmueller. There’s not much information included in our Germany Family Tree about this individual, but that does not mean there … More Pep’s Mom and Dad