Rudolph Franz Starzinger is today’s birthday boy, having been born on May 27, 1891. That makes today his 135th birthday. Rudolph and his future wife are both found in our German Family Tree, but they are not connected as bride and groom because they did not get married in a local church and spent most … More Rudolph Starzinger – St. Louis Tool & Die Guy
Our museum’s research library’s official name is the Starzinger Family Research Library. I do not use that term often in this blog, mainly because it takes to long to type. The name given to the research library is in honor of a woman whose maiden name was Marjorie Starzinger. Today, I will tell the story … More An Egypt Mills Steinhoff/Starzinger Duo
The birthday boy for today’s post is Herman Ernst Starzinger, who was born on October 13, 1871. That means today would be his 153rd birthday. Ernst was the son of Gottlieb and Theresia (Brandt) Starzinger. Our German Family Tree lists 11 children born into this Starzinger family, and Ernst was #9. He was baptized at … More Ernst Starzinger – Lifelong Cripple
Our birthday boy for today is Ruhland Johann Wilhelm Starzinger, who was born on September 16, 1894. That means he would be celebrating his 130th birthday today. Even though his baptism record indicates his first name was Ruhland, he went by the name, Roland, during his life. He was the son of John and Rosa … More Roland and Mamie – Pocahontas Starzinger’s
You will read your second consecutive story about a Dora today. Yesterday, Dora was short for Theodora. Today it is short for Dorothea. Yesterday’s tale was one in which a person hopped over the Mississippi River and resided there. Today, a character hops over the Apple Creek. Dorothea Magdalene Starzinger was born on March 11, … More Shawneetown Schlimpert/Starzinger Spouses
Edward Albert Thomas Sebald was born on December 22, 1879, so you will read about his life in today’s post. You will discover that his life turned out to be a rather short one, ending rather tragically. Edward would be celebrating his 144th birthday today. He was the son of John and Barbara (Doernhofer) Sebald. Edward’s baptism record is … More Sebald/Starzinger Pair in St. Louis
Today’s post will highlight a man who was born on this day, November 5, 1898. He would have to blow out 125 candles on his birthday cake if he was still alive today. His name was Friedrich Paul Haertling. Even though he did not have the exact same name as his father, he was called … More Paul, Jr. – Pocahontas Saw Miller and Home Builder
I located a bicentennial birthday for today’s post. Since that takes us back to 1823, when I find such a birthday boy or girl, they almost certainly were born in Germany or Austria. In today’s case, our bicentennial birthday girl was born in Austria. You will discover that this story will detail a couple made … More A Pioneer Meyr Matriarch Celebrates 200th
The family relationships in today’s tale certainly presented a challenge. I think you will understand what I mean as you read it. It begins with a birthday girl in the Vogel family. In fact, it’s one of those special 150th birthdays today. Emma Magdalena Vogel was born on August 20, 1873, the daughter of William … More Starzinger Couple and Their Assorted Households
Edna Artolie Starzinger is today’s birthday girl. She has a special 125th birthday today. She was born on December 4, 1897, the daughter of Louis Joseph and Wilhelmine (Hoehne) Starzinger. I seem to be finding several Starzinger stories lately. This is yet another one. Edna was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. We … More Art, the Egg Man, Edna, and Katie
