2022 archive

Feb 18

The Two Headington House Hotels

Name something Portland, Indiana, and Celina, Ohio, have in common.
Actually, the towns probably have several things in common, but I am thinking of one specific thing that relates to my family history.

Feb 15

Tombstone Tuesday-Clasped Hands Symbol

A common carving seen on older tombstones is a pair of clasped hands, what looks to be a handshake. This symbol was commonly used during the Victorian era. Clasped hands most often represent the hands of a husband and wife.

Feb 11

James Henry Brewster Home, Independence, Kansas

Today Karen’s Chatt travels virtually to Montgomery County, Kansas, to the once grand home of James Henry Brewster. His home is often referred to as a mansion by family members.

Feb 08

Tombstone Tuesday-Henry P. & Mary A. (Allmandinger) Bender

This is the tombstone of Henry P. and Mary A. (Allmandinger) Bender, located in row 10 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Ohio. The marker is inscribed:
BENDER
Mary A.
1872-1949
Henry P.
1866-1946

Feb 04

The Last Germans

Who were the last German immigrants in the congregations of Zion Chatt and Zion Schumm?

I am talking about immigrants from Germany, not the local families with the surname of German.