In the last several months, I have told some stories about a branch of the Ahner family with Perry County origins. One story had to do with a Lutheran pastor who got involved with the establishment of a florist in the St. Louis area titled, A Flower Story for Mother’s Day. A second story came … More A Swiss Cook Gets an Ahner
I will share a story today which I consider amazingly unique. It will tell the tale of a man whose occupations during his life took an amazing turn as he became older. Since it involves flowers, I find it to be an appropriate story to tell on this Mother’s Day. Add to that the fact … More A Flower Story for Mother’s Day
Today’s story is one involving people who are more contemporary than those we usually cover. Normally, we tell stories that describe folks who lived way back in the 1800’s. Today’s story goes well into the 1900’s. This story attracted my attention for three reasons. First, the story refers to characters living in Seward, Nebraska, where … More A Nebraska Builder
