Albert A. Kain was perhaps born on September 23, 1865, and if so, he would be celebrating his 160th birthday today. There is a bit of debate about his date of birth because his gravestone says he was born on September 15th of that year. Regardless, you are getting his story today. Albert’s story has … More Albert Kain – Born at Sea
I may show my age when I say this, but I remember a style of music called funk. Perhaps some of you remember the song, “Play That Funky Music” sung by Wild Cherry. That genre of music was made famous by James Brown. Today, you will read about another James, one who married a woman … More Longtown’s Doc Russell and His Funke Bride
Around Perry County, the surname Hoehn rhymes with McLain. You will read a post today that describes a Hoehn woman who marries a McLain man. We begin with the birthday girl. Hulda Emma Hoehn was born on May 25, 1894, thus making today her 130th birthday. Although our German Family Tree uses the spelling, Hulda, … More Hoehn and McLain
