Tag: Schumm

Tombstone Tuesday–Johann Jacob Schumm

This is the tombstone of Johann Jacob Schumm, located in row 4 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: JACOB Sohn von Louis & Anna SCHUMM Gestorben 27 Oct. 1855 ALTER 9 Jahr, 27 Tage Translation: Jacob, son of Louis & Anna Schumm, died 27 October 1855, age 9 …

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Tombstone Tuesday– Georg Frederick Schumm

This is the tombstone of George Frederick Schumm, located in row 4 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Georg F. Son of Louis & Anna Schumm Died 5 Dec. 1857 Age 2 Years, 8 Months, 4 Days This marble marker is badly weathered and nearly illegible. To help transcribe …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Ludwig Schumm

This is the tombstone of Ludwig Schumm, located in row 6 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Hier ruht Ludwig Schumm Geboren In Ruppertshofen K. Würtemberg. Gestorben 22 August 1855 Alter 38 Jahr 5 Monat, 18 Tage. Translation: Here rests Ludwig Schumm, born in Ruppertshofen, Kingdom of Württemberg, Died 22 August …

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Tombstone Tuesday–J. J. Schumm

This is the tombstone of Johann Jacob Schumm, located in row 5 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. All that is legible on the marker is J. J. Schumm. Johann “Jacob” was the sixth child born to Johann Georg and Ann Maria (Fisher) Schumm. Jacob was born 26 Sep 1815 in Rupppertshofen, …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Friederich & Magdalena Schumm

This is the tombstone of Johan Friederich and Magdalena Schumm, located in row 6 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: SCHUMM Hier ruhet in Gott zu Eheleute Friederich und Magdalena Schumm Magdalena Schumm Geboren Den 4 Sept. 1819 Gestorben Den 15 Marz 1897 Friederich Schumm Geboren Den 24 …

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