I asked some local experts for some advice for this post. I was wondering about a surname that shows up in today’s story. That name is spelled, Soehl. My question had to do with how that name is pronounced. It turns out that my local experts said that it all depends on who you ask. … More Sale or Soul?
Our German Family Tree has just a few records for the surname, Kaeding. You can see what is included in the GFT below. What you do see in the above image is the fact that Rev. Christian Kaeding came to Altenburg in 1864 and found himself a bride by the name of Jacobine Seibel. The … More Rev. Christian Kaeding Finds Altenburg Bride
Today and tomorrow, you will be treated to posts authored by Fred Eggers. I sometimes refer to my style of research as “drive-by” genealogy. That is not what Fred does. When Fred digs into a story, it takes him time. He digs so much deeper than I ever do. He finds documents in places that … More The Journeys of a Sendling and His Son
