Rev. Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther, the first president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, had his beginnings while in America in Perry County, Missouri. Then, he moved to St. Louis where he spent the rest of his life. We often use a shortened form of his name when we talk about him…C.F.W. Today, you will read … More Another C.F.W. in St. Louis
A week ago, the post, Floyd and Rosa – The Brazeau Blair’s, appeared on this blog. That post highlighted Rosa (Wichern) Blair. In that article, the photo below was shown of Rosa’s parents. I will write the story of Henry and Louise Wichern today. Louisa Eva Leible was born on February 20, 1860, so she … More Henry and Louise – A Wichern/Leible Pair
Today’s post begins with us looking at the fact that a baby girl was born on this day, February 13, 1900, making today this girl’s 125th birthday. That baby girl was named Rose Rosalia Wichern. When I first saw this name, I figured it was a situation that a Rosalia was nicknamed Rose, but I … More Floyd and Rosa – The Brazeau Blair’s
There are plenty of Bohnert’s living in Perry County. Many of them are Catholics. Many of them are Lutherans. You will read the story today that describes one situation that helps explain this outcome. It is not the first such story. It may not be the last. Andreas Bohnert was born on April 28, 1860, … More Andrew Bohnert – One Catholic Bride; One Lutheran Bride
Wilhelm John Wirth is today’s birthday boy. He was born on May 29, 1896, so if he was still alive, today would be his 127th birthday. William was the son of George and Pauline (Schade) Wirth. That set of parents may sound familiar to you if you are a regular reader of this blog because … More Wirth While in Longtown
