In order to understand the title to this post, you have to know that around here, the surname Popp is pronounced more like the word, “pup”. Also, since this is the second consecutive post that has told about Popp’s, I must tell you that these two Popp’s were not part of the same Popp clan. … More The Veterinarian and His Precious Pup
Herman Dickmann is today’s birthday boy. He was born on October 14, 1895, thus making today his 130th birthday. Herman was the son of Charles and Amanda (Tuschoff) Dickmann. Below are photos of Herman’s parents. I only found individual photos, but these images were obviously part of a single photo of both of them, which … More Herman Dickmann and His Young Pike, MO Bride
When I saw the name Herbert Heinrich Hoff in our German Family Tree, I first noticed that his initials were H.H.H. When I see those initials, it brings to my mind the name of Hubert H. Humphrey, once a candidate to become the President of the United States. By the time I was done researching … More Herbert H. Hoff – Perryville Public Servant & WWI Hero
Oscar Emanuel Rauh is today’s birthday boy, being born on September 28, 1895. If Oscar was alive today, he would have to blow out 130 birthday candles. Oscar was the son of Charles and Louisa (Bergmann) Rauh. He was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg, so we are not able to view his baptism … More Oscar Rauh – Pocahontas Miller
The birthday boy for today is Oscar John Bergmann, who was born on September 2, 1890. That makes today his 135th birthday. Oscar was the firstborn child of John Valentine and Anna (Muench) Bergmann. He was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg, so we cannot view an image of his baptism record. Oscar is … More Oscar and the Ochs Offspring
Arno Max Schubert was born on August 25, 1890 in Schweickershain, Germany. That makes today Arno’s 135th birthday. He was the son of Gustav and Augusta (Lehmann) Schubert. When Arno was just 3 years old, his family relocated to the United States. The Schubert’s made the voyage to America aboard the ship, Augusta Victoria, in … More Private Arno Schubert – KIA in WWI
Ed McMahon used to introduce Johnny Carson by using the phrase, “Heeeere’s Johnny.” Today’s birthday boy had the first name, John, and a middle name that began with an “E”. That should explain today’s title. This birthday boy is also a man who could also be described as another “Yount Yamnitz”. Johann Ernst Yamnitz was … More Heeeere’s…John E.
Olga Agnes Maria Schmidt is today’s birthday girl because she was born on June 26, 1895. That means today would be her 130th birthday. Olga was the daughter of Martin and Elizabeth (Roth) Schmidt. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. An image of her baptism record from that congregation’s books is shown … More 1 Petzoldt + 2 Schmidt’s
The birthday girl for today’s post was a Lorenz. There were two clans of Lorenz’s who settled in Perry County. One is what I call the “Altenburg Lorenz’s”, who arrived on the original ships in 1839, and the other I call the “Farrar Lorenz’s” who arrived here a bit later. Today’s birthday girl was an … More Martin and Hattie – St. Louis Nolting’s
We have not yet officially entered the season of Spring, but it is certainly feeling like it around here these days. We even started letting some fresh air into the house yesterday. So, it seems appropriate that I located the story of a Springer for today’s post. Ludwig Peter Michael Springer was born on March … More Louis and Isabell – Point Rest Springer’s
