The birthday boy for today is Richard Edward Benjamin Grebing, who was born on September 10, 1899. Therefore, he would be celebrating his 125th birthday today. Richard was the last child born to Charles and Emma (Rust) Grebing. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. We can take a look at his baptism … More An Altenburg/New Wells Pair – Across the Creek Romance
We begin with a birthday girl who would be celebrating her 125th birthday on this Easter Sunday. Amanda Elsie Feiste was born on March 31, 1899, the daughter of Otto and Hulda (Junge) Feiste. According to our German Family Tree, Amanda was child #6 in a large family of 13. She was baptized at Salem … More Otto Grebing and Joseph Mueller’s Feiste Bride
We once again have a post authored by Fred Eggers today. He is a fantastic researcher and brings us a fascinating Civil War story today. Gabriel Bronenkant was born on March 25, 1839. As far as I can determine his descendants are the only people with that surname anywhere in our area. Tracking him down … More When Gabriel Comes Marching Home!
