July 2013 archive

Tombstone Tuesday–Margaret E. Hoehamer

  This is the tombstone of Margaret E. Hoehamer, located in row 10 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: MARGARET E. HOEHAMER 1874-1950 Margaret E. Hoehamer was born Elisabeth Margaretha Kallenberger, according to the records of Zion Lutheran Church, Chattanooga. She was born 10 January 1874 in Blackcreek Township, Mercer County, and …

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Packing for the FGS Conference

The 2013 FGS Conference is less than a month away and it is time for serious conference planning and last minute details. I have made a list of the sessions I plan to attend and the exhibitors I want to visit. But what do I want to take and carry with me to the conference …

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Tombstone Tuesday–William A. Hoehamer

This is the tombstone of William A. Hoehamer, located in Mount Hope Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana. The marker is inscribed: WILLIAM A. HOEHAMER 1875-1956 William A. Hoehamer was born March 1875 in Auglaize County, Ohio, to Nicholas and Anna (Manzelman) Hoehamer. William married Maggie E. [Margaret Elisabeth] Kallenberger on 24 May 1900, by Rev. R. …

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Brewster Reunion Reports

Summertime! Long, hot, sunny days. Vacations, ballgames and family reunions. Yes, it is family reunion time once again. The only reunion in our family this year is the annual Miller reunion, which will be held next weekend. Our other two regular family reunions, the Schumm reunion and Brewster reunion, are held every other year, and …

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Tombstone Tuesday–John C. Hoehamer

This is the tombstone of John C. Hoehamer, located in Mount Hope Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana. The marker is inscribed: John C. Son of N. & A. S. Hoehamer Died Jan 18, 1881 Aged 4 m. 8 d. John C. Hoehamer was the son of Nicholas Hoehamer and his first wife Anna S. Manzelman. John …

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