September 2023 archive

Sep 12

Tombstone Tuesday-Marriage Symbol

A couple’s marriage date is often inscribed on their tombstone with a marriage symbol.

Sep 08

Schumm Pike

Last week, while researching the 1913 postcard showing the Philip Schumm home, I noticed that according to the 1910 census, the Philip Schumm family lived on Schumm Pike in Black Creek Township, Mercer County, Ohio.

Sep 05

Tombstone Tuesday-John G. Kable

This is the tombstone of John G Kable, located in row 13 of Kessler, aka Liberty, Cemetery, Mercer County, Ohio.

Sep 01

Philip Schumm Home, 1913

This is a nice 1913 photo postcard of the Philip Schumm home, near Rockford.