Jun 20
This is the tombstone of Ferdinand and Elizabeth (Herzog) Huffmann, located in row 5 of Kessler, aka Liberty Cemetery, Liberty Township, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Hier ruht Ferdinand Huffmann Geb. 7 Mar 1830 Gest. 24 Apr 1908 Elizabeth Ehefrau von Ferdinand Huffmann Geb. 26 Aug 1834 Gest. 9 Nov 1917 HUFFMANN “Here …
Jun 16
Our family just got a little bigger this past week. We have a new leaf on the family tree–another grandchild, a grandson this time. I am very happy to announce the birth of James Ryan Bennett, who weighed in at 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and is 22 inches long. James weighed almost as much as …
Jun 13
This is the tombstone of Heinrich Hoffmann, located in row 8 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: HEINRICH Sohn of Ferd & Elisabeth HOFFMANN Gest. 2 Febr 1873 Alter 8 m. 20 t. “Heinrich, son of Ferd & Elisabeth Hoffmann, died 2 February 1873, aged 8 months, 20 days.” …
Jun 09
I am fortunate to have photos of two of my ancestors’ homes. They are not just photos of old homes on this continent. These photos are special because they are from the Old Country–from Germany. I have a photo of a house on my paternal side and several photos of a house on my maternal …
Jun 06
This is the tombstone of the infant daughter of C.E. & M.P. Pickering, located in row 6 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: INFANT Dau. of C.E. & M.P. PICKERING Born & Died Oct. 14, 1915 The church records indicate that “Baby Pickering” died of weakness on 8 November …
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