The Ochs family came to America in the same year as the Gesselschaft in 1839. Rev. Martin Stephan arrived with his group at the very beginning of that year, and the Ochs arrived a bit later. Included in the Ochs family was a baby boy who had been born in March of that year. I … More To Darmstadt, Illinois and Back
Today’s tale has what could be described as several “missing pieces”. Actually, I think a better way to describe these missing pieces is that they are pieces that I was unable to find. I spend a few hours each day gathering the pieces to put together for a story. I use the term “drive-by genealogy” … More A Poehner Pair
Today, I will tell the tale of a couple that was married on this day back in 1849. The groom arrived in America before the Gesellschaft did. The bride arrived right before her wedding. Both the bride and the groom were Bavarians. I will begin with the groom. Johann Peter Bergmann was born on March … More Grandma Bergmann
