A marriage that took place 170 years ago on this date that led to this couple operating a hotel in what became the bustling river town of Wittenberg, Missouri. The bride and groom had their beginnings in Germany. Let’s take a look at them. The groom, Carl Friedrich Nennert, was born on October 12, 1836 … More Nennert Hotel – Wittenberg, MO
There is some debate about the birthday of one of today’s main characters. Christiana Amelia Johanna Nennert, according to her baptism record, was born on December 15, 1873. If that is her correct birth date, then she would be celebrating her 150th birthday today. However Amelia’s death certificate states that she was born on December 14, 1873, and … More Wittenberg Hotel Keeper Marries St. Louis Paper Hanger
I really want to tell this story, but I have to admit that it has me flummoxed. The tale will focus on the life of Rosa Amalia Nennert. I can document many events that took place in her early life, and I can document much about her later life, but the stuff in the middle … More Orphan Rose’s Friend
Maria Magdalena Schuessler is today’s birthday girl. If she was alive today, she would be celebrating a very special birthday. There would have been 150 candles on her cake. I am once again not in Altenburg, so I will not be able to display any church records for this story. I am out of town … More Mary and Simon
