Although today’s story begins in Perry County, it certainly does not end there. The story involves lumber, cabinet making, furniture, and casket making. What do all these activities have in common? Trees. Perry County certainly has plenty of trees, but the family involved in today’s episode later moved to another area known for its trees. … More The Miesner-Heeszel Partners
Frederick Miesner was born on May the Fourth. Since he was born in 1861, that would make today his 158th birthday. Fred was not born in the United States. He was born in Germany in the Hannover area. Fred’s parents were Heinrich and Maria (Bellmann) Miesner. When Fred was 5 years old, his family was … More May the Fourth Fred Miesner
I wrote a post about one of today’s characters three years ago, titled The Birth of an Angel, that was 123 words long. I was in the first year of this blog-writing passion of mine, and I was still very much in the learning process. I checked this year’s stats for these posts, and my … More J.C. and His Angels
I discovered that Anna Margaretha Miesner was born on February 13, 1883, so I decided to see where her story would lead. Her story would lead me to another discovery, and I will attempt to share that discovery in this post today. Right away, I ran into a little difficulty. It just so happens that … More Perry County Percolating into Coffeyville
I really wasn’t planning to write a “Part 4” story today, but when I found another wedding that took place on today’s date, it did not take me long to connect it to the same photo that has been part of the last three posts. The connection is with Henry Miesner, the man indicated by … More Stories from a Wedding Photo – Part 4
I confess right away. I wrote today’s title just to get people’s attention. However, it is incredibly misleading. That is because today’s post is about the first marriage to be recorded in the church books of Christ Lutheran Church in Jacob, Illinois. I will confess also that today’s post will not fit the mold of … More Christ’s First Marriage
This post will be packed with “Farrar names”. The focus will be on Gotthilf Koenig, who was born on this day in 1898. So today would have been his 120th birthday. Gotthilf was the son of Benjamin and Anna (Brueckner) Koenig and was born on September 29, 1898. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem … More Koenig-Miesner — Gotthilf & Esther
If Johann Miesner, who died in 1855 in Germany, was still alive in 1910, he may have been surprised to know that his great grandson would be marrying his granddaughter. I briefly mentioned this marriage which involved a Miesner marrying another Miesner in a post just a few days ago titled, Brought by an Angel. … More Miesner/Miesner Marriage
I trust that if I get anything wrong in this post, our research partner who is the authority on the Miesner family, Lori Adams, will set me straight. I start this story in the middle. Here is a passenger list from the ship, Braunschweig, which arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, in June of 1892. There are … More Brought by an Angel
It is a week of getting interesting visitors here at our museum. Yesterday’s post referred to our friends, the Wittenberg Cousins. Today, we have two ladies in our midst who I refer to as rock stars of Perry County family research. Their names are Lori Adams and Diane Anderson. If any of you spend any … More Research Rock Stars
