Ben and Frieda

Today would have been the 121st birthday of Frieda Stueve.  She was born on October 28, 1898 and baptized at Christ Lutheran Church in Jacob, Illinois.  Frieda was the daughter of Peter and Mary (Engert) Stueve.  Here is her baptism record. Frieda was the 9th of 11 children in this Stueve family.  We find her … More Ben and Frieda

JW

Today I will attempt to tell the tale of a family of Brunkhorsts who hailed from across the river in Jackson County, Illinois and were members of Christ Lutheran Church in Jacob for a while.  It is a story which involves several Johann Brunkhorsts, and I was confused for a short time.  I hope I … More JW

Seelitz to Jacob

Dorothea Schlimpert was born on this day, March 9, in 1889 in Jacob, Illinois.  She was the adopted daughter of Joseph and Carolina (Schuerenberg) Schlimpert.  Actually, it is recorded in the church records that Dorothea was an illegitimate child of Zacharias Menard and Carolina.  After Joseph and Carolina were married in 1892, Dorothea was adopted … More Seelitz to Jacob