September 2015 archive

Zion Chatt’s Mid-Summer Mystery, Part 3

Fraud. Conspiracy. False pretense. Circulation of erroneous statements. Issuance of false financial statements. A swindle involving over one million dollars of stockholder’s money. What had Carrie gotten herself into? As a review, Carrie W. Friedell (1873-1965) is buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Ohio, but her burial is not recorded in Zion’s records. No mention …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Andrew E. Leistner

This is the tombstone of Andrew E. Leistner, located in row 1 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Andrew E. Son of J. &  L. Leistner Died Dec. 15, 1887 Aged 4 y. 5 m. & 29 d. Andreas “Andrew” Edward Leistner, was born 16 June 1883 in Blackcreek …

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Zion Chatt’s Mid-Summer Mystery, Part 2

Carrie W. Friedell (1873-1965) is buried in row 1 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Ohio, but her burial is not recorded in Zion Chatt’s records nor is there any mention of her or any Friedell in Zion’s records. [1] Who was Carrie W. Friedell and what is her connection to Zion Chatt? I was determined …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Sophie Schulz

This is the tombstone of Sophie Schulz, located in row 1 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: MUTTER Hier Ruhet in Gott Sophie Schulz 18 Juli 1843 28 Juli 1910 Translation: Mother. Here rests in God, Sophie Schulz, 18 July 1843-28 July 1910. The surname was also spelled as …

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