Back in the 1880’s, there was a teacher at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells named George Sohn. During his time at that congregation, he and his wife had 3 daughters whose baptism records are found in that church’s books. It is somewhat humorous that a teacher with the name, Sohn, which means “son” in … More Another One of Teacher Sohn’s Daughters from New Wells
I seem to be running across a lot of stories lately that take us on trips all over the country. This one is a real doozy. It begins in Perry County, but certainly does not remain here long. Johann Edward Hugo Hemmann was born on May 6, 1854, making today his 170th birthday. When he … More J E H Hemmann – Produce Merchant
I will eventually get around to including a character from our German Family Tree to today’s story. In fact, that German Lutheran will be today’s birthday boy. However, before I get to him, I want to tell the story of his wife’s family….the Hoffman’s. I have told stories on this blog about Hoffmann’s in the … More York Chapel Hoffman’s – With One “n”
An extremely unusual event occurred at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg on this day, April 14, in 1864, one hundred fifty-two years ago. Since the new church in Altenburg was not built until 1867, this event took place in the 1845 church which still serves as a gallery in our museum. The event was a … More Three in One at Trinity
