The Kropf surname is one that became common in the Perryville and Friedenberg areas during the early years of Lutheranism in this vicinity. Today, I will tell the story of what looks to be the original Kropf couple to enter Perry County. This couple, as it turned out, spent about half of their lives in … More Pioneer Perry County Kropf Kouple
There are not many surnames in our surname collection that end with “pf”, but today I will tell the story of a marriage between two such surnames. We also have a small collection of surnames that begins with a “pf”…Pfau, Pfeiffer, Pfennighausen, and Pfisterer. The bride and groom for today’s post who each have a … More The Schrumpf-Kropf Couple in Highland, IL
I located another person who would be celebrating a 150th birthday today. His name was Herman August Lorenz, who was born on April 28, 1875. Herman was the son of Traugott and Anna (Kropf) Lorenz. That also means Herman was the grandson of Johann and Johanna (Mueller) Lorenz, who each came to America as part … More Herman Lorenz – Wisconsin Pastor
Yesterday, I told the tale of a woman who had 2 husbands with children born to each husband. I will tell another such story today. It is a story with a bit of a debate as well as a trace of mystery. I will begin with the birthday girl. Nora Belle Ross was born on … More Nora Ross and Her Kropf and Hintman Husbands
Gottlieb Johann Michael Sandler was born on November 21, 1874, thus making today his special 150th birthday. Gottlieb was the son of William and Ann (Boxdorfer) Sandler. Photos of Gottlieb’s parents are displayed below. Gottlieb was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. The image shown here of his baptism record is rather unusual. I … More Gottlieb and Lena – Perryville Sandler’s
I normally do not use a baptism birthday for a starting point on this blog, but that is the case today. It actually is a case of me making a mistake, but I found the story interesting and worthy off telling, so I made the choice of writing it anyway. A baby girl was born … More Collinsville Coal Miner
It is the bride of Boettner the Blacksmith that is today’s birthday girl. Elizabeth Kropf was born on November 21, 1857, the daughter of Johann George and Margaretha Barbara (Poehner) Kropf. Elizabeth was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg, so we cannot view her baptism record. She is found in her first census entry … More Boettner the Blacksmith
My head was really spinning for a while trying to figure out the personalities who were involved in today’s family. It all started with looking at the birthday of Mary Poehner, who was born on November 19, 1858. I often go to Ancestry.com once I find a person who would potentially be a character in … More Difficult Dippold Duo
