There is only one church record to be found in our research library attached to the name Hulda Mueller. It is her baptism record at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. Hulda was born on January 9, 1871, which is what attracted me to this story today. Her baptism record spills over into two pages, so … More Gold in Cripple Creek
Once again, today’s post was authored by our friend, Fred Eggers. We are so grateful for his contributions to our museum and to this blog. **************** Johannes (John) Heinrich Wilhelm Jacob was born on May 24, 1869 to Heinrich and Maria Kramer Jacob. This is the record of his baptism at … More From Perry County to the Mountains to the Plains
Ninety-seven years ago today, on August 28, 1919, Heinrich Joseph Mueller died. It was where he died that attracted my attention. He died and is buried in Monte Vista, Colorado. As I pursued this story, it kept leading me to more interesting places. In fact, this story just may lead me to write more … More Rocky Mountain Muellers
