We only know two things for certain about Traut Enterlein. Where he was between March 25th and April 6th, 1822 and where he wasn’t on December 21st of the same year. These are the dates when Elisabetha Mehlheimer would have conceived … Continue reading
It happened during the opening keynote session at RootsTech 2019 in the cavernous conference hall at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. The stage lights were shining brightly on Steve Rockwood who was delivering the introductory keynote … Continue reading
Just when I thought I was done with the Muller story, as in end-of-the-line done, another wonderful gift arrived for the Miller descendants in the form of a chapter from a book written by Peter Mosimann and his wife, Berti Mosimann-Bhend whose … Continue reading
The family in Fussgoenheim, Germany said that Margaretha was supposed to have been a twin. Her birth year was given as 1774 by a cousin who lived there. Her twin was reported to be Anna Elisabeth Koehler who married Johann … Continue reading
Elias Kirsch and his family lived in Fussgoenheim – that much we know for sure. Unfortunately, the Fussgoenheim records are in sorry shape. Fussgoenheim records include the following: Baptisms: 1726-1798 and 1816-1839 Marriages: 1727-1768 and 1816-1839 Deaths: 1733-1775 and 1816-1839 … Continue reading
The Kirsch family is German. My mother knew they spoke German. She heard them. They stopped speaking German during WWI and WWII when speaking German meant inviting trouble. The Kirsch family had never been anything but German. So now, they’re … Continue reading
Sometimes, when you’re researching your family, you discover something that just doesn’t seem right. Just doesn’t make sense. Over time, things begin to feel odd. Pieces that don’t fit. Or pieces that are missing…that shouldn’t be missing That’s what happened … Continue reading
Steps up to microphone at the podium, alone, on stage (in this case, a blog article.) The press corps is gathered (readers) and the lights are bright, white hot and glaring. (Who turned the heat up anyway?) Shuffles nervously. “Ahem.” … Continue reading
My grandmother, Edith Barbara Lore was born on August 2, 1888 and died on January 4, 1960. Today, I’m celebrating what I feel is a landmark aspect of her life on this, the 59th anniversary of her passing over. Life … Continue reading
Hiram Bauke Ferverda was my mother’s grandfather. Since today would be my mother’s 96th birthday if she were still with us, I’ll let her introduce you – just like she introduced me. Mother and I were visiting on the blustery … Continue reading