I know I am going to be dating myself, but I remember watching a TV show as a boy called “The Real McCoys”. When you hear the title, you might assume that there were some Fake McCoys. You are going to read the story of a “Real Mirly” today because we also know of a … More William, Marie, and Lina – New Wells Real Mirly’s
About two weeks ago, blog readers were introduced to a new name, Kester. That post highlighted a man named Joseph Kester. Joseph was the older brother of the bride who is highlighted today. Joseph was the firstborn child of George and Mahala (Bürkbüchler) Kester. The next child born to that couple was Marie Margaretha Kester, … More Gordonville Sander + Friedheim Kester
Over the years, there have been some pastors who have served Lutheran congregations in Perry County that had roots in this county. Perhaps one of the most notable was Rev. Adolph Vogel, who was born in Frohna and went on to serve Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg for many decades. Rev. A.M. Lohmann was baptized … More Rev. John Hellwege’s Great-Grandpa, John Hellwege
I have written quite a few blog posts that told the stories of people whose surname was Hellwege. Probably the most notable one was Heinrich Hellwege, who got his notoriety from the fact that he had 4 wives over the years. Henry’s story was told in the post, The Fourth Marriage. Today, you will read … More Steamboat Fire Leads Hellwege to Altenburg
The Board of Directors for the Perry County Lutheran Historical Society, which operates the Lutheran Heritage Center & Musuem, has voted to offer the position of Museum Director to Denise Hellwege. After her prayerful consideration, she has now accepted that position, and yesterday was her first day on the job. Denise is now added to … More Willkommen to Our New Museum Director
We begin with a birthday girl who would be celebrating her 125th birthday on this Easter Sunday. Amanda Elsie Feiste was born on March 31, 1899, the daughter of Otto and Hulda (Junge) Feiste. According to our German Family Tree, Amanda was child #6 in a large family of 13. She was baptized at Salem … More Otto Grebing and Joseph Mueller’s Feiste Bride
The bride and groom that make up today’s highlighted couple are ones who spent their lives from cradle to grave in Frohna and members of Concordia Lutheran Church. It’s the kind of life story that is not often found in today’s day and age. The birthday girl for today’s tale is Juliane Alma Lueders, who … More Lifelong Frohna Couple – The Hellwege’s
Otto Jacob Koch was born on July 5, 1893, so today would be his 130th birthday. Otto was the son of Jacob and Wilhelmine (Hellwege) Koch. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. Because I am not in Altenburg, I cannot get an image of his baptism record. Otto appears in his … More Otto, the Dutchtown Auto Mechanic
There is a bit of debate over a birth date today. I almost wrote this story yesterday because our German Family Tree says a baby girl was born on June 12th. However, after taking a quick look at some of the resources, I concluded that there is a better chance that this baby was born … More Popp’s Girls
About 5 years ago, I wrote the amazing story of Henry Hellwege who got married 4 times. That post was titled, The Fourth Marriage. Henry got married in 1837, 1847, 1851, and 1856. Henry had at least one child with each of his 4 wives. Today, you will read the story of one of Henry’s … More Carl Hellwege Finds Friedheim Frau
