Category: Schumm

Tombstone Tuesday–Hugo H. & Amalia M. (Schumm) Schumm

This is the tombstone of Hugo H. and Amalia M. (Schumm) Schumm, located in row 3 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: SCHUMM Hugo H. 1876-1955 Amalia M. 1880-1946 Johann Heinrich “Hugo” Schumm was born 28 August 1876 in Willshire Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, the son of …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Emilie (Schumm) Koch

This is the tombstone of Emilie (Schumm) Koch, located in row 4 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Emilie Schumm Koch 1874-1952 Maria Emilie Schumm was born 27 December 1874 in Blackcreek Township, Mercer County, Ohio, the daughter of Wilhelm “William” and Anna Maria (Heffner) Schumm. She was …

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Tombstone Tuesday–William Schumm

This is the tombstone of William Schumm, located in row 8 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: SCHUMM Wm. Schumm Died Dec. 28, 1906 66 Y. 3 M. 12 D. Text. Luke 2:29-32 Wilhelm “William” Schumm was born 16 September 1840, the first known child born to Johann …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Anna Maria (Heffner) Schumm

This is the tombstone of Anna Maria (Heffner) Schumm, located in row 11 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Anna M. Heffner Wife of Wm. Schumm 1855-1931 Anna Maria Heffner was born 7 December 1855 in Mercer County, Ohio, the daughter of George and Sophia (Martin) Heffner. She …

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Update on Schumm’s Old Brick Building

A few months ago I was seeking information about the old brick building that once stood by the railroad tracks at the north end of Schumm. The building, unknown to most today, generated a lot of interest and I appreciate those of you who wrote with information about it, helping to piece together its history. …

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