Back in the 1880’s, there was a teacher at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells named George Sohn. During his time at that congregation, he and his wife had 3 daughters whose baptism records are found in that church’s books. It is somewhat humorous that a teacher with the name, Sohn, which means “son” in … More Another One of Teacher Sohn’s Daughters from New Wells
The setting for today’s story begins in Perry County, but does not take long before it shifts up to St. Louis. The bride in today’s story was born near Perryville and baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Her name was Martha Anna Christine Sittner, who was born on April 14, 1878. Martha was the daughter of … More Sergeant Henry Holtman – St. Louis Policeman
I have a different starting point for today’s post. Although I usually find a date of birth or a wedding anniversary as a starting point, I chose to use a baptismal date for today’s story. I do this for a reason. Yesterday, I had a delightful visit with some descendants of the Gerhardt Thurm family … More Some Thurm’s in Readlyn, Iowa
The birthday boy for today’s post is Gustav Ferdinand Heimbecher, who was born on June 6, 1861. That means today would be his 165th birthday. Gustav was the son of Johann and Maria Heimbecher. Family trees on Ancestry say that Gustav’s mother’s maiden name was Doering, but Family Search says her maiden name was Scheuer. … More Hemmann Happens Upon Heimbecher Husband
There are already two posts included in the archives of stories that have been written on this blog describing couples made up of a Lohmann who married a Dubben. You will be reading yet another one today, and what is really amazing is that there are 4 marriage records involving a Lohmann marrying a Dubben … More Another Lohmann Marries a Dubben in Alva, OK
I am writing a story that will be published today, two days after the time when I originally planned to write it. I originally chose to tell the story of William Kirmse because he was born on May 21st. There are several reasons why I did not want to miss telling this story, even though … More William and Martha – Alva, OK Kirmse’s
In today’s tale, you will read about a couple made up of a Griffaw and a Juengel. The name, Griffaw, has only shown up in one previous post, and it was not a main name in that post. The name, Juengel, has never shown up on this blog. Neither one of these surnames had a … More Lawrence and Anna – Crosstown Griffaw’s
I will begin this post by recognizing today’s birthday girl. Her name was Bertha Anna Catherine Popp, who was born on May 3, 1876. That means today would be her special 150th birthday. Bertha was the daughter of John and Margaret (Gerstacker) Popp. She was born in Cape Girardeau and was baptized at Trinity Lutheran … More Theodore Ochs – Pioneer Orchards Pioneer
Today’s bride and groom were both born and raised near Perry County, but after they were married, they spent the rest of their lives in Cleveland, Ohio. The groom is today’s birthday boy. Theodore Frederick Hoerr was born on April 22, 1856, so today would be his 170th birthday. Fred was the son of Jacob … More Herr Hoerr at Zion Lutheran School, Cleveland
The birthday girl for today’s post is Mary Ann Hahs, who was born on April 21, 1876. That means today would be her special 150th birthday. Mary was the daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth (Probst) Hahs. I was not able to determine where Mary was baptized. In the 1880 census, Mary was 3 years old. … More Fritz and Mary Schuette – Married by One of the Hahs J.P.’s
