Back in 2019, a post was published about a Poppitz bride and a Lueders groom. That couple was married in 1917 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg, the church of the bride. A photo of the wedding party of Arthur Lueders and Hulda Poppitz is shown here. A year after the above wedding took place, … More Another Lueders/Poppitz Pair
In 1920, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was building a new church sanctuary in Wittenberg, Missouri. The photo below is one that our museum has which shows that building during construction. That church would be dedicated in November of 1920. The members of that congregation had worshiped in a building located in the middle of the … More First Wedding at New Church in Wittenberg
According to our German Family Tree, a pair of sisters could call today their anniversary. However, these two were not married in a double wedding. Their weddings took place on the same date, but in different years. I have already told the story of Johanna Oehlert, who married Gottlieb Krause on June 12, 1881. That … More An Oehlert Girl Marries One of the Giants
The early life of today’s main character is a bit confusing. Eventually, he lives almost all of his life in Illinois, but before that happens, his baptism takes place in Perry County, thus getting him a place in our German Family Tree. Before I get too far, let me say that I have previously written … More Murphysboro Schade’s
The main character in today’s post was one of 13 children in his family, and then he and his wife had 11 children of their own. It sounds similar to the story of Mama Wunderlich that I republished yesterday. I find it interesting that today’s tale includes a couple named Mary and Joseph. Joseph and … More Perr Persons Pervade New Wells
I consider the highlight of today’s post will be noted at the very end of this article. I made one of those occasional trips to the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery here in Altenburg this morning in hopes of locating a gravestone that is not included on the Findagrave.com site for this cemetery. Often on such excursions, … More A Walther and Weseloh Wedding
The birthday girl in today’s post has her beginnings in East Perry County, but she is not found in Missouri for very long. Christiane Hulda Oehlert was born on November 16, 1883, making today her 140th birthday. Hulda was the daughter of Robert and Minna (Engert) Oehlert. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in … More Hulda’s Wichita Wulf Pack
Sorry folks. A granddaughter’s tap dance lesson takes precedence over blogging today. Five years ago, this story about a man called the “Plant Guy” was published on October 14th. I have heard many older local folks say that Ferdie Oehlert was about the only person in this area that provided tomato seedlings for their gardens. … More The Plant Guy
I get to add a brand new name to the multitude of surnames that have been highlighted on this blog. I did a search on our blog for the name, Zelsman, and got no results. A new folder for Zelsman had to be added to our digital collection of images that continues to grow in … More An Oehlert Finds a Zelsman Mate in Hillsboro
Martin Johann Heise is today’s birthday boy, and he would be celebrating one of those special birthdays if he was still alive. Martin was born on February 27, 1873, making today his 150th birthday. He was the son of Andreas and Anna (Keyl) Heise. Martin was baptized at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna, where his … More Martin Heise – Illinois Coal Miner
