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
Sophia Metzner is today’s birthday girl. She was born on January 27, 1842 in Germany. Our German Family Tree states that the Metzner family came to America from Gefell, Germany. There are records indicating that there were members of the Metzner family living in Perry County, Missouri as early as 1853. Sophia was the daughter … More Friedrich and Sophia Gentsch
In the past, I have told the story of a marriage between a Schaefer and a Hopfer. That tale was recounted in the post, Maria’s Soldier and Merchant from Old Appleton. In that episode, Heinrich Schaefer married Maria Hopfer. We see these two below. Today, I will attempt to tell the story of Maria’s cousin, … More Another Schaefer-Hopfer Couple
I will dare to enter the Mueller Maze again today. As you know there are numerous Muellers found in our German Family Tree, and they can sometimes be very confusing. After starting my research this morning, I discovered that there were so many other rabbit holes to be explored beyond the Mueller Maze. Today’s birthday … More The Frohna Albert Mueller
