Before I begin today’s story, I would like you to know that since August 28th, our museum’s Facebook page has been non-functional. The posts from this blog have not been able to be shared on Facebook. As of today, our museum has started a new Facebook page, and the blog posts should be once again … More Barney Thurm – Waverly Highway Man
I had no idea that there was a Lutheran church named St. Sebald. I had also never heard of a place named Strawberry Point, Iowa. Now I do. It even turns out that this Lutheran church has important historical significance. Just like East Perry County is an important place in the early history of the … More Baptized at St. Sebald Lutheran, Strawberry Point, IA
Today’s story centers around Ruben Engert who would have been 100 years old today. He was born in Altenburg on November 5, 1917 and baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Ruben’s parents were Theodore and Anna (Schroeder) Engert who lived in Friedland, or The Ridge. Ruben’s mother, Anna, was the sister of the Molly Schroeder that … More From the Hills of Perry County to the Fields of Tripoli
The birthday boy today is Rev. George Albert Schieferdecker. He was born on March 12, 1815 in Germany and was one of the original members of the Gesellschaft. He came to America aboard the Copernicus. On the passenger list, he is called a Candidate of Theology. In the early years, George served in teaching … More Schieferdecker Splits – Then Returns
