2013 archive

Tombstone Tuesday–Abraham Pflueger

This is the tombstone of Abraham Pflueger, located in row 11 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Abraham Pflueger 1853-1936 According to Abraham Pflüger’s death and burial record at Zion Lutheran Schumm, Abraham was born 5 March 1852 in Willshire Township, Van Wert County.  He died 5 June …

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Breaker, Breaker One-nine

Breaker, breaker one-nine. How ‘bout ya, Good Buddy? Got your ears on? What’s your handle? Where’s your 20? Over. Those were phrases heard around our house back in the early 60s. They were slang terms used by people that owned a Citizens’ Band radio, or CB radio for short. Yes, my dad had had a …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Elizabeth Pflueger

This is the tombstone of Elizabeth Pflueger, located in row 10 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Elizabeth Ehefrau Von A. Pflueger 1857-1913 PFLUEGER Translation: Elizabeth, wife of A. Pflueger, 1857-1913. According to the records of Zion Lutheran Church, Schumm, Rosina Elisabetha Hofmann was born 23 February 1857 in …

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Karen’s Chatt Begins Its Third Year

January 27th 2013 was the second anniversary of Karen’s Chatt, or as the Geneabloggers say, Blogiversary. I want to thank everyone for the Blogiversary wishes and for reading and supporting Karen’s Chatt the past two years. This past year Karen’s Chatt had nearly 8,000 visits and over 16,000 page views. Visitors were from all around …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Anna R. Pflueger

This is the tombstone of Anna R. Pflueger, located in row 10 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Anna R. Ehefrau Von A. J. Pflueger Geb. 27. Feb. 1871 Gest. 20. Mai 1911 Alter 40 J. 2 M. u. 23 T. PFLUEGER Translation: Anna. R. Wife of A.J. …

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