Today’s birthday girl is another one who had quite a disruptive early childhood. The issues began even before she was born. Let me explain. Anna Katherina Emma Weber was born on August 3, 1874, thus making today her 150th birthday. Although we do not see the name Emma on her baptism record, that is what … More Orphan Girl Marries the Tin Man
Yesterday, I wrote the story of a man born in Perry County, Missouri who moved across the Mississippi River and found his bride in Jackson County, Illinois. That couple ended up living most of their lives in the Fountain Bluff Township. Today, I will tell a similar tale. In today’s story, it is somewhat difficult … More Kaskaskia Kouple
A baby girl was born in New Wells on this date in 1871. This girl will be a main character in today’s post. Her name was Bertha Wunderlich, who would be celebrating her 153rd birthday today. Before I go on, let me point out that the name, Bertha Wunderlich, had shown up on this blog … More Nashville’s Bertha Bruce
Today’s post once again sent me off on some more tangential research (down some extra rabbit holes). This time, I was off on a journey to learn the history of refrigeration and tractor trailers. I had actually done some of this research a while back on refrigeration when I was writing my Wittenberg ’03 book. … More George Gerhardt – From Blacksmith to Selling Refrigerators
