According to the 1900 census for Campbell County, Frederick Winkler and Caroline Ebrink (have seen it as Abbering) had been married forty years, putting that marriage about 1859/60, having had nine children with seven living at that time. Frederick Winkler was born in Switzerland and came to the […]
What a lovely photo! A mother and daughter, Helene and Greterl Lauer with Erich Steiner – photo taken June 28, 1903, in Germany. There are many aspects of this photo I enjoy – the outfits of all three! From Erich’s sailor outfit and little boot, to Greterl’s white […]
from History of Union County, Kentucky, 1886 Frederick C. Boettger, blacksmith and mechanic, of De Koven, is the son of Adam and Rosina (Linderman) Boettger. His father, who was always a blacksmith, came from Germany to America in 1846; he stopped in Evansville a short time, and then […]
Christine Heydt was born 222 years ago – October 30,1791 – in Germany. Christine married Johann Daniel Hertz November 21, 1811. They had 5 children: Henry, Christine, Elizabeth, Lisette and Charles Hertz. The family immigrated to the United States in 1835. Johann died while on the voyage and […]
1910 Census – Johnson County, Iowa Today I have pulled this census sheet to share with you some interesting facts to look for in any census record. Ritchey’s grandmother, great-grandfather and great-great-grandmother are listed on this sheet. The census was taken April 15, 1910, in Solon, Johnson County, […]
Christine Heydt was born 221 years ago – October 30, 1791 – in Germany. She married Johann Daniel Hertz in 1811. Christine and Johann had 5 children: Henry, Christine, Elizabeth, Lisette and Charles Hertz. The family came to the United States in 1835. Johann died on the trip […]
Frederick A. Klein – grand uncle (or great-uncle!) of my husband – was a soldier during World War I. He was 25 years of age when he signed his registration card on June 5, 1917, and entered service on September 22 of the same year. His registration card […]
Margareth Streich and Jacob Leuenberger were married 143 years ago – May 27, 1869 – in Johnson County, Iowa. Both were born in Germany. Margareth and Jacob had 9 children: Rosa, Mary, Ellen, John, Maggie, Lavina, Will, Delvie and Jacob Leuenberger. They are buried in Oakland Cemetery, Solon, […]
from Memoirs of Clayton County, Iowa Joseph J. Kuehl is another sterling representative of the fine element of German citizenship that has contributed in large and altogether commendable measure to the civic and industrial development and progress of Clayton county, within whose borders he has resided since he […]
from Memoirs of Clayton County, Iowa Emil C. Maier owns and resides upon the fine old homestead farm which figures as the place of his nativity and which is eligibly situated in section 19, Volga township. He has proved specially progressive and resourceful in his independent operations as […]
Isaiah and Lydia Ross Hill
1929 Wedding
Revolutionary War heroes and families.
Ritchey's Paternal Grandmother
George and Caroline's Wedding Day
Klein Sod House