I have seen the term “engineer” given in the occupation column of several censuses from Perry County from back in the 1880’s and early 1900’s. That term does not have the implication that one would have for the word “engineer” nowadays. This definition can be found in a modern dictionary. “A person who designs, builds, … More Old-Time Engineer
All right. I admit it. I always have trouble keeping the Kasten family and the Kassel family straight in my mind, so today’s story about a Kasten marrying a Kassel is a real challenge for me. I hope I get through this story without writing Kassel when I meant Kasten, or vice versa. At least … More The Kasten-Kassel Kouple
We have an anniversary to celebrate today. On October 17, 1901, August Friedrich Leimbach and Hulda Pauline Engert were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg, Missouri. Here is a photo of their wedding. And here is their marriage license. August was the son of Paul Leimbach and his second wife, Louisa Schrier. The Leimbach … More Farmer, Thresher, Sawyer, Hornblower
