The birthday boy for today is Johann Heinrich Friedrich Sticht, who was born on February 23rd. You will discover as you read that there are documents that will say that Henry was born in 1875, and others that say he was born in 1876. So, he is either 151 or 150 years old today. Henry … More Henry and Bertha – Egypt Mills Sticht’s
There have been quite a few stories told on this blog over the years about a couple made up of a Missouri native and an Illinois native. Most of them have dealt with one from Perry County and another one from just across the river in Jackson County. Today, you will read another Missouri/Illinois story … More A Farrar/Iuka Sticht-Studt Scenario
The Sticht surname is one that is still found in East Perry County. I will be looking at some characters in today’s post that may or may not have been the original Stichts to show up in this area. This post is one of those that may pose just as many questions as it offers … More The Sticht surname enters Perry County
