Nov 06
This is the third installment of short biographies of the ministers of Zion Chatt since its establishment 160 years ago. The information is from the ELCA Archives at Trinity Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, and from my personal research. Paul Charles Herman Brockhaus was born in Marion, Wisconsin, on 18 October 1880. Both of his parents were born …
Nov 03
This is the tombstone of Katharina (Hiller) Linn, located in row 8 of Kessler Cemetery, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Katharina Linn Geb. 10, Juni 1882 Gest. 22 Mai 1910 LINN Translation: Katharina Linn, born 10 June 1882, died 22 May 1910. Katharina Linn, born Katharina Hiller, was born 10 June 1882, the …
Oct 30
On the eve of Halloween, below are some photos from cemeteries we have visited over the years. Happy Halloween everyone!
Oct 27
This is the tombstone of Georg Linn, located in row 3 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: At Rest Georg Linn Geb. 29 Mai 1875 Gest. 28 Nov. 1908 LINN Translation: Georg Linn, born 29 May 1875, died 28 November 1908. Georg Linn was born in Liberty Township, Mercer …
Oct 23
The Chattanooga Mausoleum, built about 1915, is located on the west edge of Zion Lutheran Cemetery and is the final resting place for nearly 40 former area residents. It was organized and managed by the Chattanooga Mausoleum Association, comprised of those that established the mausoleum and their successors. Originally H.C. Baker was the president of …
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