Ed McMahon used to introduce Johnny Carson by using the phrase, “Heeeere’s Johnny.” Today’s birthday boy had the first name, John, and a middle name that began with an “E”. That should explain today’s title. This birthday boy is also a man who could also be described as another “Yount Yamnitz”. Johann Ernst Yamnitz was … More Heeeere’s…John E.
I am excited to announce that you will be able to read a blog post today that was written by a first-time guest blogger for this site. If you are a regular reader of this blog you may recall that he has been mentioned before. His name is Timm Yamnitz. Timm lives in Germany, but … More Muench & Meyer Migrants Meet, Marry in Missouri – Part 1
Today’s main character, Charles Frentzel, lived in a variety of locations and was married to 3 different women. Charles outlived all 3 of those wives, and he himself did not make it to his 60th birthday. From what I see in the documents for Charles, I come to the conclusion that he lived a rather … More Charles Frentzel’s Tragic Life
About two years ago, I wrote a post titled, Henry V’s Angel. In that post, I mentioned the fact that it was the fifth time that the name, Henry Miesner, had been a main character in one of these stories. It was also mentioned that Henry had a wife named Engel, which means angel in … More Henry VI’s Angel
Today you will read about a husband and wife that passed through East Perry County early in their lives before spending their later days in St. Louis. I guess you could say that it is in opposition to my own personal story which has me beginning my life in St. Louis and will likely end … More Herman and Maria – A Meyer-Rogalski Pair
Yesterday, I highlighted the fact that I was writing about two brand new names to this blog. I get to do the same thing today. Today’s birthday boy had a surname that is brand new to this blog, and it turns out that he did not remain in Perry County very long. Then he later … More Stern Stone Cutter in Denver
The town of Farrar once had a baseball team called the Farrar Reds, and that team included 5 Lorenz brothers. The photo below has appeared on this blog before. The captions helps identify the players. Today’s highlighted character is Ernst Lorenz, who has “3B” on his sleeve indicating that he played thrid base. Before we … More Ernst Lorenz – Farrar Reds Third Baseman
Since this blog mostly highlights the stories of Lutherans in Perry County, it is a bit unusual that today’s tale begins with the birthday of a lifelong Catholic. Albert Anton Meyer was born on September 25, 1899, so today would be his 125th birthday. Albert was the son of Hugo and Catherine (Schnurbusch) Meyer. He … More Meyer and Deimund – A Catholic/Lutheran Pair
If you read the story yesterday, you know it was one in which a boy born in Perry County spent most of his life in St. Louis. Those stories are not so unusual on this blog. In fact, my father’s story fit that category. Today, you will read yet another one. Bernard Albert Schieferdecker was … More Bernard Schieferdecker – St. Louis Bookkeeper
Flora Hermine Thekla Meyer is today’s birthday girl. She was born on June 25, 1896, so if she was still alive today and her family threw her a party, she would have to blow out 128 candles on her birthday cake. Flora was the daughter of John and Clara (Guemmer) Meyer and baptized at Peace … More Mecker/Meyer Marriage
