July 2014 archive

Tombstone Tuesday–Michael and Elizabeth (Mueller) Kuhm

This is the tombstone of Michael (Sr) and Elisabeth (Mueller) Kuhm, located in row 6 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Hier ruht in Gott  Vater Michael Kuhm Geb. den 29 Juli 1826 Gest. Den 18 Nov. 1909  Mutter Elisabeth Kuhm Geb. den 27 Aug. 1826 Gest. den 22 …

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Hats Off to Family Reunions

It’s family reunion time once again. The event that brings family members from near and far to see and visit relatives, sometimes meeting for the first time. A time to catch up on family news and meet the new babies. Where there is an abundance of good food–old family favorites as well as new recipes–that …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Kuhm Brother and Sister

The German words Bruder und Schwester are inscribed on the front of this marker, located in row 3 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Ohio. Brother and Sister. The column portion of this tombstone is now leaning against its base. It is a little difficult to see, but the base behind the column bears the name …

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Lunch with Darrel “Pete” Brewster

I don’t often get to meet the people I write about because I usually write about my ancestors and others who have passed away. But this past week I had the opportunity to meet my first cousin twice removed, Darrel Burton “Pete” Brewster. I wrote a blog post about him on 12 October 2012, entitled …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Anna M. (Grauberger) Reichard

This is the tombstone of Anna M. (Grauberger) Reichard, located in row 1 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: ANNA M. REICHARD 1900-1942 Anna Maria Grauberger was born 27 November 1900, the daughter of Michael Heinrich “Henry” and Emma (Baker) Grauberger. [1] However, her Mercer County birth record indicates …

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