When we look at a list of charter members of Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown, which was established in 1897, we will see 3 different men with the name, Hacker. One of them was Christ (Christopher) Hacker. He will be a main character in today’s post. Christopher Hacker was born on February 10, 1862, the … More Christopher Hacker – Zion, Longtown Charter Member
Today’s birthday girl named Knoll had two siblings who ended up finding their mates in the state of Colorado and are buried in that state. The girl you will read about today would also find her husband in Colorado, but she would also be buried in Perry County. However, her reason for being buried nearby … More Another Knoll Finds a Spouse in Colorado
The second day of our biennial immigration conference is now complete. Yesterday, the participants in our conference spent most of their day away from Altenburg. After a few short presentations in the morning, the group headed out to visit some historic churches that were in existence when the German Lutherans arrived in 1839. Many of … More Immigration Conference – Day 2
I may show my age when I say this, but I remember a style of music called funk. Perhaps some of you remember the song, “Play That Funky Music” sung by Wild Cherry. That genre of music was made famous by James Brown. Today, you will read about another James, one who married a woman … More Longtown’s Doc Russell and His Funke Bride
Rudy Knoll gets his start in Perry County, Missouri, but you will read today that he made a few moves back and forth across Middle America during his life. Along the way on this wild ride, he meets his bride in Colorado, and I think one could characterize her as a wild rider. We begin … More Rudy Knoll and His Pueblo Partner
The couple I will highlight in today’s post would be celebrating their 140th anniversary today. The couple was made up of a German Lutheran and an English Methodist, so it is not an ordinary type of couple to be found in this blog. I will begin with the groom. John George Hoehn was born on … More John and Effie – The Hoehn’s
Michael John Knoll, Jr. was born on July 12, 1851, thus making today his 173rd birthday. He was the son of Michael Knoll, Sr. and Anna (Amschler) Knoll. Although he was a Jr., his father was listed as John M. in some census entries. Michael was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg, so I … More Michael and Georgia – The Friedenberg Knoll’s
I will be sharing what may be called a typical story today. I could call it a “Ma and Pa Farmer and Their Family” tale. This one is not one of those stories that takes us all over the country with men changing occupations often. The one thing that makes this tale a bit different … More August and Clara – A Longtown Ochs Duo
The highlighted couple for today’s post would be celebrating their 125th anniversary today. If I have it figured correctly, this marriage brought together a German Lutheran from Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown and a Methodist from York Chapel located just outside of Longtown. I will begin with the groom. August Frederick Mehner was born on … More August and Lettie – Longtown Mehner’s
Adolph Karl Kiesler would be a century and a half old if he was still alive today. He was born on August 12, 1873, the son of Henry and Louise (Hooss) Kiesler. His mother was part of the prominent Hooss family in Perryville known for operating the Hooss Hotel. In fact, John Hooss, the hotel … More C.A. Kiesler – Banker, Broker, Businessman
