I really do not understand why Lynn Degenhardt included several pages of a Kurre family in our German Family Tree. There are not many local church records to be found among these Kurre’s. Yet, the beginning of this Kurre family in the GFT goes all the way back to the 1600’s. It is among these … More August and Mary – Cape Girardeau Kurre’s
Herman and Lydia were married on today’s date in 1875, so today would be a very special wedding anniversary for them. You will be reading their story today. I will begin with the groom. Herman Blanken was born on November 4, 1854, the son of Johann and Margaret (Reimann) Blanken. Herman was baptized at Concordia … More Herman and Lydia – Marble Hill Blanken’s
I will be telling the story of a woman who would be celebrating her 200th birthday today. However, it is somewhat debatable what her maiden name was. Our German Family Tree says she was Margaretha Reimann. And her marriage record from Germany says her maiden name was Peymann, which I figure was pronounced as “Pie … More Margaretha – Daughter of Pie Man?
One of the things I have learned since moving to East Perry County is the fact that it is not exactly a hotbed for dancing. When I listen to people tell stories of their past, I rarely hear them telling stories that took place at a dance. There were even time periods when dancing was … More The Birth of a Dance Man
