Aug 17
Today, some old Schumm picture postcards from the Velma Schumm collection. Velma was always very good about labeling and identifying the people in her photos, so it is always a joy to look at them. A review of Velma’s family, who she identified on most of these postcards: Velma’s dad was Philip Schumm (1882-1968) and …
Aug 14
This is the tombstone of Theodor Wilhelm Schumm, located in row 1 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Theodor Wilhelm Sohn von Fr. Und Margaretha Schumm Geborn 24 Nov. 1872 Gestorben 30 Jan. 1876 Alter 3 Jahr, 2 Mo, 6 Tag Theodor Wilhelm, son of Fr. and Margaretha …
Aug 10
Last weekend was the biennial Schumm reunion. It was a very hot day but a good-sized crowd, estimated at about 200 descendants of John George Schumm, gathered on the grounds of Zion Lutheran Church for the day-long activities. It was a very good and enjoyable reunion. Yes, it was a good Schumm week. Earlier in …
Aug 07
This is the tombstone of Louise Justine Schumm, located in row 2 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Hier ruhet im Gott Louise Justine Tochterlein von F. n Maria Schumm Jr. Gestorben Den 26 Sep 1889 im Alter 28 tagen Here rests in God, Louise Justine, little daughter …
Jul 31
This weekend descendants of John George Schumm will gather in Schumm, Ohio, for the the 43rd biennial Schumm reunion. Many relatives, often over 200, gather for some or all of the day’s activities, which include the morning worship service at Schumm’s Zion Lutheran Church, a noon meal consisting of a variety of some the best home-made …
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