Hoeh Wagon Crash

The first thing I must tell you today is that the surname, Hoeh, is pronounced “Hay” around here. We will get around to his wagon crash later. Joseph William Hoeh was born on September 8, 1873, the son of Paul and Wilhelmine (Hemmann) Hoeh. He was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown, Missouri. Since … More Hoeh Wagon Crash

Kastenhuber Grandmother and Schimmelpfennig Mother

Emilie Marie Josephine Mirly was born on July 19, 1868.  Her mother’s maiden name was Schimmelpfennig, and her paternal grandmother’s maiden name was Kastenhuber.  Now those two names make up a mouthful of syllables.  Emilie’s parents were Joseph and Wilhelmine (Schimmelpfennig) Mirly.  She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, Missouri.  Below is … More Kastenhuber Grandmother and Schimmelpfennig Mother

Schroeder and Vogt

Heinrich Hans Vogt is said to have been born on January 26, 1846 in Germany.  Some documents also indicate that Henry came to America in 1872.  Henry settled in the Fountain Bluff Township in Jackson County, Illinois.  The time he arrived was not long before the official formation of Christ Lutheran Church in Jacob, Illinois, … More Schroeder and Vogt

Angeline Pi

I know you are quite familiar with Angel Food Cake.  Today, I will tell you about Angeline Pi.  Forgive me.  It’s the Math teacher that’s still in me.  I cannot get rid of it.  Today is Pi Day (3.14), and I just have to sneak a little Pi (π) into today’s post. Angeline Hopfer was … More Angeline Pi