2022 archive

Dec 13

Tombstone Tuesday-Lighthouse Symbol

Lighthouses have stood on coastlines for centuries, warning and guiding sailors to a safe passage.
A lighthouse image inscribed on a tombstone can have several meanings.

Dec 09

1910 Christmas Greetings to Adam Dietrich

I recently acquired this nice old Christmas postcard, addressed to Mr. Adam Dietrich, RR 2, Willshire, Ohio. It has no stamp on it and was never postmarked. It was likely given to Adam Dietrich in person, perhaps with a Christmas present.

Dec 06

Tombstone Tuesday-George F. Allmandinger

This is the tombstone of George Frederick Allmandinger, located in row 2 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed:
George F.
ALLMANDINGER
1895-1961

Dec 02

1907: Traction Line Planned for Chatt

Chattanooga, Ohio, was founded before 1840. It was and still is a very small town. I have heard that a train was supposed to go through Chatt many years ago.

Nov 29

Tombstone Tuesday-Frederick & Anna K. (Kallenberger) Allmandinger

This is the tombstone of Frederick Allmandinger, located in row 2 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed:

ALLMANDINGER
Father
Frederick
1869-1953

Mother
Anna K.
1875-1944