Meta and Christian – Friedheim Pohlmann’s

The common fact about today’s bride and groom is that they were both baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim. These two would also eventually be buried in the cemetery of that church. However, in the intervening time, we have evidence that they were not always members of that congregation. Today’s birthday boy is Christian … More Meta and Christian – Friedheim Pohlmann’s

Fritz and Louise – Friedheim/Lixville Bangert’s

Yesterday’s story was about Charles Ruesler who was born on March 4th. Today’s tale will be about his sister, Louise, who was born on March 5th. Louise Wilhelmine Marie Ruesler was born on March 5, 1868, so today she would be celebrating her 158th birthday. If you read yesterday’s post, you would know that Louise … More Fritz and Louise – Friedheim/Lixville Bangert’s

The Best & the Beautiful

Friedrich Carl Best is today’s birthday boy. He was born on February 13, 1880, the son of Charles and Annette Caroline (Wilke) Best. His father, Charles Best, was once a member of the Lutheran Church that existed in Arnsberg. I found this record of his father’s membership in that congregation which also includes information about his birth and … More The Best & the Beautiful