The Schroeder's

 Anna Marie Pauline Schroeder's Family

(Julius' Mother)

Anna Marie Pauline Schroeder was born 20 Aug 1885 in Posey, County, Indiana. She was the oldest daughter of Henry Karl Schroeder (27 Feb 1859-23 Mar 1943) and Bertha Fredrika Espenlaub (2 Sep 1862-13 Mar 1950), who were both born in Posey County, Indiana.  They were married on 17 Dec 1884 in Posey County, Indiana. Henry worked on his father's farm before becoming a farmer himself. They had a total of 9 children. The couple is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. 

Siblings:

Anna Marie Pauline Schroeder

Hulda Wilhelmina Schroeder (26 Sep 1887-12 Jan 1976) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Frederick C Damm (3 Aug 1882-16 Dec 1962) was also born in Posey County, Indiana, They were married on 2 Feb 1908 in Poseyville, Indiana. Fred was a farmer. The couple is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Wadesville, Indiana.

Louisa Katherine Schroeder (4 Aug 1889-2 Jun 1962) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Phillip J Scherer (2 Aug 1889-29 Apr 1970) was also born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married on 27 Jul 1913 in Evansville, Indiana. Phillip was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana.

Karl G Schroeder (25 Jul 1892-29 Dec 1978) was born in Posey County, Indiana.  His name was changed to Charles George Schroeder sometime between 1900 and 1910.  Spouse Caroline Bingemer (5 Sep 1895-17 Jul 1980) was also born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married on 14 May 1916. Charles was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana.

Albert Simon Schroeder (16 Apr 1896-18 Sep 1977) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Mathilda C Jung (17 Sep 1898-27 Dec 1975) was also born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married on 28 Apr 1920 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Albert was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Barbara Marie Schroeder (20 Mar 1899-22 Aug 1992) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Edward H Winternheimer (25 Jan 1898-1 Mar 1961) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana . They were married on 7 Sep 1922 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.  Edward is the grandson of Simon and Wilhelmina Hartig through their daughter Christina. The couple is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Alice Pauline Schroeder (29 Dec 1902-10 Mar 1993) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Albert P Winternheimer (3 Apr 1899-3 Aug 1973) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. They were married on 16 Aug 1924 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Albert was a retired cabinet maker with Karges Furniture. The couple is buried in Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery, Evansville, Indiana.

*Edward and Albert Winternheimer were first cousins. 

Matilda Marie Schroeder (20 Jul 1904-21 Jun 1996) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Paul Gottlieb Niehaus (10 Mar 1903-7 Nov 1986) was born in Indiana. They were married on 30 Jun 1926 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Paul was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Elfrieda Wilhelmina Schroeder (25 Jan 1909-24 Jul 1992) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Elfrieda never married. She contracted Polio as a child and may not have attended school. She did live in the Evansville State Hospital for a time and was listed as a patient on the 1930 census. In the 1950s the city directory shows her as a seamstress for Goodwill Industries. In 1969 she won the Goodwill Worker of the Year Award. She is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. 

Henry Karl Schroeder’s Family

(Julius’ Maternal Grandfather)

Parents:

Friedrich Wilhelm Schroeder (30 Oct 1827-9 Feb 1886) was born in Exter, Herford, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.  He traveled to the US in Jun 1850, in advance of his mother and siblings. Spouse Maria Anna Berger (20 Apr 1832-30 Oct 1914) was born in Westfalen, Prussia. They were married on 18 Feb 1854 in Posey County, Indiana. She immigrated to the United States in 1852. Currently there is no information on her parents or if she traveled alone. The couple is buried in Posey County, Indiana. Maria is reported to be buried in Mount Zion Cemetery. Friedrich in Lippe Evangelical, which is likely Zion UCC Cemetery. 

Siblings:

Caroline Schroeder (?? Jan 1856-?? ??? 1856). She is buried in Mount Zion Cemetery.

Louisa Schroeder (22 Feb 1857-1 Sep  1921) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Simon Brandt (24 Mar 1854-21 Feb 1937) was born in Minden Stadt, Westfalen, Prussia. He immigrated to the United States in 1864. They were married on 8 May 1881 in Posey County, Indiana. He was an apprentice carpenter when he was younger, then became a farmer. The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana..

 

Henry Karl Schroeder

Auguste Wilhelmina Dorthea “Minnie” Schroeder (10 May 1863-9 Jan 1944) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse John Espenlaub (14 Oct 1856-20 Sep 1936) was also born in Posey County. They were married on 15 Nov 1883 at Housville Church, Posey County, Indiana. John was a farmer and brother to Bertha Frederika Espenlaub (Julius’ grandmother). The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana.. 

Louisa Marie Friederike Schroeder (21 Jan 1866-23 Mar 1918) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse William Boberg (6 Jun 1864-10 Nov 1941) was also born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married on 3 Mar 1889 in Posey County, Indiana. William was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana..

August Friedrich Schroeder (30 Aug 1868-18 Sep 1868) was born and died in Posey County, Indiana. He was christened on 30 Aug 1868 Zion Evangelical Church and is buried in Mount Zion Cemetery.

William Henry Schroeder (21 Oct 1869-4 Nov 1869) was born and died in Posey County, Indiana. He was christened on 4 Nov 1869 Zion Evangelical Church and is buried in Mount Zion Cemetery.

Ernest Christian Schroeder (20 Dec 1870-31 Oct 1911) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Katherine ‘Kate’ Donner (31 Dec 1871-8 Jul 1963) was also born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married on 16 Dec 1864 in Posey County, Indiana. Ernest was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana.. 

Frederick H Schroeder (6 Oct 1873-29 Apr 1948) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Friedericka Carolina Scherer (19 Sep 1877-29 Jul 1960) was also born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married at Zion Evangelical Church on 18 Feb 1898 in Posey County, Indiana. Frederick was a farmer. Friedericka’s nephew Phillip J Scherer married Henry Karl Schroeder’s daughter, Louisa Katherine Schroeder. The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana..

Anna Marie Schroeder (1 Jul 1880-1 Aug 1880) was born and died in Posey County, Indiana. She was christened on 13 Jul 1880 at Zion Evangelical Church and is buried in Mount Zion Cemetery. 

Bertha Frederika Espenlaub's Family 

(Julius' Maternal Grandmother)

Parents: 

Johann Conrad Espenlaub (2 Sep 1826-18 Nov 1906) was born in Wuerttemberg, Germany. He arrived in the United States 31 May 1852 on a ship named Akbur. He came over in advance of his family. He married Eva Barbara Muller (12 Feb 1826-20 Sep 1904), who was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France. She traveled with her family to the United States on a ship named Hermitage and arrived on 1 Jun 1836. They were married in Posey County, Indiana on 13 Sep 1853. Johann (John) became a farmer in Posey County, Indiana.  The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana..

Siblings:

Elizabeth Espenlaub (?? ??? 1852-18 May 1923) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse William Wesley Sann. (12 May 1848-2 May 1906) was born in Germany. Marriage date and location is unknown. William was a barber. The couple is buried in Montrose Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. 

Caroline Mary Espenlaub (18 Jul 1854-25 May 1948) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Heinrich Herrenbruck (29 Jul 1852-23 Oct 1899) was also born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married on 18 Nov 1875 in Posey County, Indiana. Henry was a farmer. He died of carcinoma of the left tonsil and tongue at the age of 47. Henry is buried in Locust Hill Cemetery. Caroline is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana..

Katherine Louisa Espenlaub (17 Oct 1855-28 May 1940) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse George Appel (10 Dec 1848-23 Aug 1904) was also born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married on 18 Nov 1875 in Posey County, Indiana.  George was a farmer. Their daughter Anna married Theodore W Hartig (24 Jun 1880-14 Nov 1959) (Herman Pop Hartig’s brother).  The couple is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery.

John Espenlaub (14 Oct 1856-20 Sep 1936) was born in Posey. Spouse Wilhelmina Dorthea “Minnie” Schroeder (10 May 1863-9 Jan 1944) was born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married on 15 Nov 1883 at Housville Church, Posey County, Indiana. John was a farmer and brother to Bertha Frederika Espenlaub (Julius’ grandmother). The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana..  *duplicate couple*

Louisa Espenlaub (7 Mar 1858-2 Dec 1917) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Karl Hermann “Charles” Wedeking (5 Jun 1856-10 Apr 1898) was born in Lippe-Detmoldt, Germany. Charles immigrated approximately 1871 with his family. They were married 2 May 1880 in Posey County, Indiana. Charles was a farmer. The couple is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. 

William Espenlaub (13 Jul 1859-6 May 1924) was born in Posey County, Indiana and never married. He was still living at home on the 1970 Census. No other location for him was found until the 1900 Census. On the 1900, 1910 and 1920 Census he was listed as a patient in the Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane. According to his death certificate he lived at the hospital for 26 years, 2 months and 21 days. He died of cardiovascular renal disease. Arteriosclerosis is listed as a contributory factor. He is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana.

Henry Espenlaub (24 May 1861- 23 Jan 1949) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Margaretha Juanita Jourdan (10 Mar 1864-13 Jun 1953) was also born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married 10 Feb 1887 in Posey County, Indiana. Henry was a farmer. The couple is buried in Immanuel Cemetery, Posey County, Indiana. 

Bertha Frederika Espenlaub

Pauline H Espenlaub (21 Jan 1864-15 Nov 1932) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse William Herrenbruck (15 Feb 1862-8 Feb 1929) was also born in Posey County Indiana. They were married 28 Oct 1886 in Posey County, Indiana  Pauline’s sister Caroline married William’s brother Heinrich. William was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana..

Charles Jacob Espenlaub (11 Sep 1865-18 Apr 1944) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse  Sophie Stahl (14 Nov 1866-11 Oct 1947) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. They were married 2 Apr 1891 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Charles was a farmer. The couple is buried in Park Lawn Cemetery. 

Wilhelmina Johanna “Minnie” Espenlaub (17 Aug 1867-6 Jan 1954) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse William J Krietenstein (8 Sep 1868-21 May 1927) was born in Indiana. They were married in Posey County, Indiana on 19 Apr 1896. William was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana..

Ernest Espenlaub (21 Jul 1870-16 Jan 1934) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Katherina “Katie” Klenck (21 Feb 1869-21 Nov 1986) was born in Indiana. They were married on 21 Apr 1895 in Posey County, Indiana. Ernest worked as a driver and did odd jobs. No death certificate was found for Katie. The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana..

Herman Espenlaub (31 May 1871-19 Jun 1923) was born in Posey County, Indiana. Spouse Sophia Donner (14 Oct 1873-25 Feb 1934) was also born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married on 15 Mar 1896 in Posey County, Indiana. Herman was a farmer. Sophia’s sister Kate married Ernest Christian Schroeder (20 Dec 1870-31 Oct 1911). Sophia is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery and Herman is buried in St Peter’s UCC Cemetery.

Friedrich Wilhelm Schroeder's Family

 (Julius's Maternal Great Grandfather)

Parents: 

Johann Barteld Schroeder (1 Oct 1802-9 Feb 1844) was born in Exter, Herford, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. He first married Anne Marie Engel Neidernolte (?? ??? ???? -?? ??? 1826) They were married on 27 Nov 1825 and had one son Heinrich Ludewig Schroeder (?? ??? 1826-?? ??? ????).  No other information has been found on him. Johann then married Anne Catherine Louise Christine Sundermeyer (6 Sep 1805-5 Dec 1868) who was born in Schwarzemoor, Germany. They were married on 4 Dec 1826 in Herford, Westfalen, Prussia. Johann Barteld Schroeder died in Gluclstadt, Scheswig-Holstein, Prussia. The rumour is that he was murdered by young boys but there is no supporting documentation. Louise Schroeder immigrated to the United States with her remaining children. They arrived in the United States on 16 Oct 1855 on a ship named Hermann. Louise is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery. 

Siblings:

Friedrich Wilhelm Schroeder

John Barteld Schroeder (3 May 1830-6 Mar 1932) was born and died in Exeter, Germany. No other information is available for him

Anne Marie Louise Schroeder (14 May 1833-15 May 1900) was born in Solterwisch, Exeter, Germany. Spouse Heinrich C Droege (6 Jul 1829-22 May 1907) was born in Lippe-Detmoldt, Germany. They were married in Posey County, Indiana sometime in 1856.  Heinrich was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zion UCC Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Indiana.. 

Anne Marie Louise Frederike Schroeder (4 Aug 1835-4 Aug 1837) was born and died in Germany. No other records are available for her. 

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Schroeder (28 Apr 1838-7 Jul 1839) was born and died in Germany. No other records are available for him.

Anne Maria Frederike Henriette Schroeder (30 Dec 1840-2 Jan 1841) was born and died in Germany. No other records are available for her.

August Wilhelm Hermann Heinrich Schroeder (20 Aug 1843-7 Aug 1930) was born in Exter, Herford, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Spouse Louise F Brandt (14 Jun 1851-3 Dec 1941) was born in Westfalen, Germany. August and Louise were married 26 Jan 1868 in Posey County, Indiana. August was a farmer. Louise’s brother Simon married Louisa Schroeder (22 Feb 1857-1 Sep  1921). The couple is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.  

Anna Maria Berger's Family 

(Julius’ Maternal Great  Grandmother)

Parents:

At this time, there is no information on Maria Berger’s family. There is a Maria Berger who came to the United States on a ship named Sophie. She arrived 13 Nov 1852.  She was the only Berger on the manifest. She may have lost her immediate family and had family in the area or her family might have proceeded her to the United States. 

There are several Berger families in Posey County in the 1860 Census. The problem with connecting Maria is that she was married by that time. The search continues...

Johann C Espenlaub's Family 

(Julius Maternal Great Grandfather)

Parents:

Wilhelm Espenlaub (04 Dec 1792-?? ??? 1841) was born in Gruenbach, Germany. He married Elisabetha Friederike Maier (27 Jan 1802-?? ??? 1855) who was also born in Gruenbach, Germany. They were married 4 Feb 1821 in Gruenbach, Germany.  After Wilhelm’s death, Frederika immigrated to the United States on a ship named Elvira Queen with the remainder of her family. They arrived on 7 Mar 1854. Frederika is said to have died in 1855 but no burial records have been found for her.

Siblings:

Wilhelm Filipp Espenlaub (1 Mar 1823-

Elisabetha Friederika Espenlaub (30 Jul 1824-) was born in Grunbach, Austria. Spouse Johann Christian Adam Hofmann (18 Aug 1819-) was born in Rapbach, Germany. They were married on 7 Jan 1851 in Waldbach, Wuerttemberg. 

Johann Conrad Espenlaub

Karl Friederich Espenlaub (28 Mar 1828-21 Sep 1877) was born in Wurttemberg, Germany. Spouse Ernestine Grusch (29 May 1834-1 Jul 1882) was born in Grunbach, Germany. They were married on 22 Apr 1857 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Karl or Carl was a farmer. The couple is buried in Old Saint Stephen Cemetery, Gibson County, Indiana. 

Christian Friederich Espenlaub (17 Feb 1830-?? ??? ????) was born in Grunbach, Germany. Spouse Margaretha Huber (?? ??? 1866) was born in  . They were married 5 Oct 1858 in Indiana. Christian is listed on an 1880 Census as living and working on a farm with the Reis family. No burial location has been found for the couple.  

Anna Maria Espenlaub (9 Dec 1832-?? ??? ????) was born in Grunbach. No other records have been found for her. 

Jakob Friederich Espenlaub (16 Oct 1834-27 Oct 1937) was born and died in Grunbach. Germany. No other

Gottlieb Frederick Espenlaub (19 Aug 1837-29 Aug 1923) was born in Grunboch, Germany. Spouse Elvira Gromer (10 Nov 1844-?? ??? 1938) was born in Clay, Missouri. They were married on 20 Dec 1863 in Kansas. Gottlieb ran an orchard. The couple is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.

Eberhard Thomas Espenlaub (7 Mar 1841-29 Dec 1844) was born and died in Wuerttemberg Germany. He was christened on 12 Mar 1841. No other information was confirmed for him.

Eva Barbara Muller's Family 

(Julius Maternal Great Grandmother)

Parents:

Peter Christopher Mueller was born in approximately 1800 in Prussia. Spouse Barbara Meinel or Meindel was 3 years younger than him.  The family arrived in the United States on a ship named Hermitage 1 Jun 1836 with 2 daughters. Magdalena and Eva. They both died around 1870 in Posey County, Indiana. No death certificates or burial locations have been found. 

I have included Magdalena’s information and based on newspaper accounts that include the Pfettschers in social activities; I feel this is Eva’s sister. On Eva’s death certificate, it lists her father’s name as Chris Mueller. 

I’m still investigating this family so information may be updated at a later time. 

Magdalena Muller (21 Jul 1821-19 Jul 1903) was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France. Spouse Jacob (28 Jan 1817-30 Nov 1888) was born in Baden, Germany. The couple was married on 20 May 1850 in Posey County, Indiana. Jacob was a farmer. Jacob is buried in St Peter’s UCC Posey County, Indiana. Magdalena is buried in St Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. 

Eva Barbara Mueller

In the 1840’s it took about 14 days to travel from Europe to the US by steamship. Some of our ancestors were very young for that kind of voyage. 

Many of our Prussian ancestors came to America around the time of the First Schleswig War.  There is a lot of great history available about Prussia. Prussia officially ceased to exist, even in name, after the end of WWII when the Allied Control Council split  Prussian lands between Germany, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Denmark, Belgium and the Czech Republic. The part of Prussia that many of our ancestors emigrated from did become part of Germany.

Prussia was at some points in history its own entity and at other times part of the German Empire. It becomes hard to pin down exact locations. A couple of our ancestors were born in Alsace, France but that location belonged to Germany at different times. 

This book is just the beginning of the journey into our family history. I wanted to share with you what I’ve discovered so far. I’m hoping to be able to fill in the ‘?’ as I continue the search. 

 

The Hartig's

 Julius Hartig’s Family

(Paternal)

Herman Henry "Pop" Hartig was born on 26 Jul 1882 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana to Theodore W Hartig and Maria Reckefuss. Herman was one of 12 children born to Theodore and Maria.

Herman Hartig married Anna Marie Pauline Schroeder on 31 Jan 1909 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Initial records list him as a farmer after the couple married. In the 1930's. the city directory lists him as a warehouse foreman for JA McCarty Seed Co. and 1940's lists him as a pipefitter for George Koch and Sons. Herman and Anna had 8 children. Our direct line goes to Julius. Here is a list of his siblings:

Alvina Anna Hartig (19 Nov 1909-24 Oct 2002) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Floyd Elwood Burgess (26 Oct 1904-13 Jul 1954), who was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. They were married on 3 Sep 1939 in Evansville, Indiana. Floyd was a mailman. The couple is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Bertha Frederika Hartig (12 Jul 1911-7 Jul 1912) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Her death certificate gives her name as Vernita Bertha Hartig and cause of death was complications from bronchial pneumonia. Vernita is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery. 

Herbert Simon Hartig (21 Jan 1913-6 Jan 1975) was born in Vanderburgh County Indiana. Spouse Mary Lois Greenwell (2 Sep 1920-20 Mar 2019) was also born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. They were married on 20 Mar 1940 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Herbert was retired from Moutoux Auto and Machine Co. Herbert is buried in Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery.

Matilda Marie Hartig (11 Oct 1915-9 Nov 1919) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Her death certificate lists her name as Mildred Mary Hartig and cause of death as membranous croup. Mildred is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery.

Julius Henry Hartig (born Henry Carl Hartig)

Oscar Phillip Hartig (3 May 1919-9 Nov 2000) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Dorothy Faye Hemmer (7 Apr 1920-15 Jan 1995), who was born in Huntingburg, Indiana. They were married on 2 Nov 1945 in Evansville, Indiana Oscar was a WWII veteran. He enlisted in the army 4 Apr 1941 and was in service until 23 Sep 1945. He was retired from George Koch and Sons. The couple is buried at Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery.

Magdalena Elisabeth Hartig (5 Jan 1921-13 May 2017) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Charles W Powelson (12 Nov 1919-23 Jul 1993) was born in North Dakota. They were married on 5 Jan 1950 in Evansville, Indiana. Maggie was a Navy Veteran, She enlisted in 1944 as a nurse to care for wounded soldiers. Charles was a boilermaker and steamfitter. During WWII he was a welding foreman at the Evansville shipyard. The couple is buried in St Paul’s UCC Cemetery.

Emma Hulda Hartig (8 Jan 1924-5 Jul 2017) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse  Joseph J Geiser (23 Jul 1912-20 Mar 2003) was also born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. They were married in Evansville, Indiana in 1939. Emma was a bus driver and sewing teacher for the EVSC. The couple is buried in Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery.

Herman Henry Hartig's Family

(Julius' Father)

Parents: 

Theodore W Hartig (30 Jan 1842-11 Nov 1915) was born in Lippe, Detmoldt,  Germany and arrived in the United States on a ship named Ernestine on 8 Nov 1851 with his family. Maria Reckefus (9 Sep 1846-12 Apr 1934) was born in Indiana. They were married on 24 Nov 1866 in Evansville, Indiana. Theodore was a farmer, Maria kept house and raised their 11 children. I was only able to confirm 10 children for them. The couple is buried at Zoar UCC Cemetery.

Siblings:

Katherine Frederike Hartig (8 Dec 1867-30 Jan 1911) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Johannes Winternheimer (22 Jun 1866-28 Jan 1936), who was also born in Indiana on 10 Apr 1892 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Katherine died at the age of 43 from uterine polypus. John was a farmer. The couple is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Warrick County, Indiana.  

Simon August Hartig (7 Aug 1870-19 Oct 1939) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Elizabeth Naab (30 Jan 1870-29 Oct 1951) was also born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. They were married on 23 Aug 1894 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Simon was a farmer. The couple is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Warrick County, Indiana. 

Frederick Carl Hartig (15 Feb 1872-5 Jun 1955) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Katharina Friederika 'Katie' Louisa Krueger (12 May 1874-30 Jan 1949) was also born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. They were married on 19 Mar 1896 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Frederick was a farmer. The couple is buried in Greenwood Cemetery Warrick County, Indiana. 

William Frederick Hartig (6 May 1874-1 Jan 1956) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Christina Puth (5 Feb 1878-23 Mar 1939) was born in Vanderburgh, County, Indiana, They were married on 2 Oct 1901. William was a maintenance man at Permanent Savings and Loan for 30 years. The couple is buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Emil Heinrich Hartig (24 Mar 1877-30 May 1938) was born in Vanderburgh County Indiana. Spouse Anna Marie Schmidt (?? Feb 1880-14 Feb 1953) was born in Posey County, Indiana. They were married on 10 Apr 1901 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Emil was a plumber. Emil is buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Anna Maria died in Florida, burial location unknown. 

Wilhelmina Matilda Hartig (6 Jan 1879-9 Apr 1907) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Fred E Krueger (4 Jan 1877-14 Aug 1957) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. They were married on 15 Oct 1902 in Vanderburgh County. Matilda died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 28. Matilda is buried at Zoar UCC Cemetery. Fred is buried in Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Theodore W Hartig (24 Jun 1880-14 Nov 1959) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Anna Appel (21 Dec 1883-10 Dec 1970) was born in St. Louis, Missouri. They were married on 20 Sep 1905 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Theodore was a farmer. The couple is buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Herman Henry Hartig

Julius W Hartig (10 Apr 1885-19 Dec 1902) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. He died from peritonitis at the age of 17. Julius is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery. 

Louis Conrad Hartig (2 May 1887-17 Nov 1968) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Elizabeth Rueger (20 Mar 1889-19 Oct 1967) was also born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. They were married on 04 Oct 1911. The couple is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Theodore W Hartig's Family

(Julius' Paternal Grandfather)

Parents:

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Hartig (8 Jun 1808-25 Feb 1891) was born in Lippe, Germany. Spouse Henriette Wilhelmine Katharine Toelle (15 Jan 1813-14 Jan 1892) was also born in Lippe, Prussia, Germany on 6 Jun 1826 in Senden, Westfalen, Prussia. They arrived in the United States on 8 Nov 1851. Friedrich is listed as a farmer in census records. The couple is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery.

Siblings:

Herman Conrad Hartig (12 Apr 1827-28 Jul 1889) was born in Lippe, Detmoldt,  Germany. Spouse Louisa Dietrich (4 Aug 1835-7 Feb 1874) was also born in Lippe, Detmoldt,  Germany. They were married on 2 Dec 1858 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Conrad was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery. 

Simon Hartig (20 Nov 1835-2 Dec 1907) was born in Lippe, Detmoldt,  Germany. Spouse Wilhelmine "Minnie" Waterman (2 Feb 1846-16 Aug 1904)was also born in Lippe, Detmoldt,  Germany. They were married on 23 Dec 1963 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Simon was a farmer. The couple is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery.

Henrietta Hartig (20 Aug 1837-13 Jun 1914) was born in Waldorf, Koenigreich, Prussia. Spouse Paul Gumble (5 Apr 1834-13 Mar 1879) was born in Osthofen Hessen, Darmstadt, Germany. They were married on 31 May 1856 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Henrietta is buried in Locust Hill Cemetery. Paul is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery. 

Louisa Hartig (?? ??? 1841-13 Dec 1862) was born in Lippe, Detmoldt, Germany. She is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. No death certificate was found for cause of death.

Theodore W Hartig

Wilhelm F Hartig (15 Jan 1846-5 Feb 1914) was born in Lippe, Detmoldt, Germany. Spouse Mary B Helrich (9 Aug 1853-26 Aug 1931) was born in Bayern, Germany. They were married  on 17 Jul 1869 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. There doesn't seem to be a connection between Mary B Helfrich and our Helfrich line. Her father's name is Maurice or Morris and their last name is spelled Helfrick about half the time. The couple is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Johanna Hartig (25 Aug 1848-2 Dec 1935) was born in Lippe, Detmoldt,  Germany. Spouse Simon August Hartig (6 May 1834-23 May 1885), who was also born in Lippe, Detmoldt,  Germany. They were married on 24 Nov 1865 in Indiana. His parents were Hans Hermann Hartig and Charlotte Klemme. No family connection has been found between the couple. The couple is buried in Locust Hill Cemetery. 

Heinrich Wilhelm Hartig (27 Jul 1852-7 Mar 1924) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Elisabetha Naab (12 Feb 1853-4 Feb 1937) was born in Hessen-Darmstadt, Prussia, Germany. They were married on 21 Sep 1874 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The couple is buried in Zoar UCC Cemetery. 

Maria Reckefus' Family

(Julius' Paternal Grandmother)

Parents:

Peter Heinrich Gottlieb Reckefus (30 Oct 1813-25 Oct 1885) was born in Gohfeld, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. Spouse Anne Marie Engel Remmert was born in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. They were married on 25 Oct 1840 in Gohfeld Oeynhausen, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. They immigrated to the United States on a ship named America and arrived 5 Jan 1845. The ships manifest listed farmer as Henry's occupation. Engel died on 24 Jan 1867 at the age of 53 from a brain inflammation. The couple is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Siblings:

Ernst Friedrich Christoph Reckefus (13 Oct 1841-26 Jan 1867) was born in Gohfeld, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. Christoph died of pneumonia at the age of 25. Ernst is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Henry Reckefus (21 Nov 1844-1 Jan 1920) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Henry was a farmer who never married. He shared a home with his sister Johanna and is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Maria Reckefus

Caroline (Carrie) Reckefus (10 May 1847-12 Jul 1930) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Wilhelm Tosettel (31 Mar 1846-11 Oct 1912) was born in Lengerich, Westfalen, Germany. They were married on 18 Jan 1872 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The couple is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Louise Johanna Reckefus (10 Feb 1853-4 Aug 1913) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. She never married and lived on her brother Henry's farm until her death from malaria. She is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mena Reckefus (12 Jul 1853-21 Apr 1932) was born in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Spouse Heinrich Ebrecht (27 Dec 1838-8 Sep 1923) was born in Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany. The couple was married on 7 Dec 1876 in Indiana. The couple is buried in Nobles Chapel Cemetery in Gibson County, Indiana. 

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Hartig's Family

(Julius' Paternal Great Grandfather)

Parents: 

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Hartig (10 Apr 1778-25 Sep 1850) was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Osthostein, Germany. Spouse Anna Maria Ilsabein Bilstein (2 Feb 1777-9 Sep 1857) was born in Langenholzhausen, Lippe, Germany. The date of the wedding is unknown. The couple died in Germany. There are two children confirmed for them.

Siblings:

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Hartig

Sophie Katherine Wilhelmine Hartig (10 Dec 1811-29 Aug 1895) was born in Langenholzhausen, Lippe, Germany. No records were found of her marriage or death. 

Wilhelmine Katharine Toelle's Family

(Julius' Paternal Great Grandmother)

Parents:

Johann Henrich Barthold Toelle was born on 19 Apr 1788 in Brake, Lippe, Germany. He married Clementine Wilhelmina Boeger who was born in 1787 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. They were married in Heigen, Lippe, Germany on 2 Jul 1808. Clementine died on 9 Jul 1861 in Germany. No date of death was found for Johann Henrich. 

Siblings:

Simon Diederich Toelle was born on 18 Jun 1809 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. He was christened on 18 Jun 1809. Spouse Dorothee Louise Henriette Lamann. They were married 18 Aug 1848 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. 

Marie Clementine Henriette Toelle was born on Dec 1810 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. She was christened on 16 Dec 1810. No other records could be confirmed for her. 

Caroline Luise Amalie Toelle was born on 16 Dec 1812 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. She was christened 26 Dec 1812. She died 3 Feb 1813.

Henriette Wilhelmine Katharine Toelle

Sophie Louise Wilhelmine Toelle was born 31 Jan 1816 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. Spouse Johann Hermann Wentker. They were married on 3 Jul 1849 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. She died 30 Jan 1868. 

Heinrich Simon Toelle was born in 22 Dec 1817 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. He was christened on 8 Jan 1818. No other records could be confirmed for him.

Johann Hermann Bartold Ernst Toelle was born on 17 Oct 1819 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. He was christened on 24 Oct 1819. No other records could be confirmed for him.

Karoline Henriette Toelle was born on 20 Jun 1822 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. She was christened on 30 Jun 1822. She married Berend Heinrich Krueger, born 12 Aug 1829,  on 28 May 1852 in Lage, Lippe, Germany. No other records could be confirmed for her. 

Louise Charlotte Toelle was born on 22 Dec 1826 in Heiden Lippe, Germany. She was christened on 31 Dec 1826. Spouse Toens Henrich Adolf Berkemann was born on 19 Dec 1830 in Kachtenhausen. They were married on 9 Apr 1860 in Oerlinghausen, Lippe, Germany. No other records could be confirmed for her. 

Friederich Adolf Toelle was born on 6 May 1829 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. He was christened on 17 May 1929. No other records could be confirmed for him.

Simon Adolph Toelle was born 29 Oct 1832 in Heiden, Lippe, Germany. He was christened on 18 Nov 1832. No other records could be confirmed for him.

Peter Heinrich Gottlieb Reckefus' Family

(Julius' Paternal Great Grandfather)

Parents:

Johann Heinrich Reckefus (5 Feb 1782-7 Feb 1835) was born in Gohfeld, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. Spouse Anne Catherine Ilsebein Nolting (6 May 1782-1 Apr 1843) was also born in Gohfeld, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. They were married in 1807 in Gohfeld, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. 

Siblings:

Johann Christoph Reckefus (26 Feb 1808-?? ??? ????) was born in Gohfeld, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. Spouse Anne Marie Elisabeth Meinert (26 Jan 1808-?? ??? ????) was also born in Gohfeld, Westfalen, Prussia Germany. They were married on 19 Jan 1834 in Gohfeld, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany.

Anne Marie Engel Reckefus (7 Nov 1810-?? ??? ????) was born in Gohfeld, Westfalen,Prussia, Germany. Spouse Johan Casper Henrich Schmidt (21 Jan 1791-?? ??? ????) was born in Bischofshagen, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. They were married on 1 Oct 1839 in Herford, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. 

Peter Heinrich Gottlieb Reckefus

Heinrich Carl Friedrich Reckefus (12 Nov 1816-?? ??? ????) was born in Gohfeld, Westfalen. Prussia, Germany. Spouse Marie Louise Wilhelmine Wessel (28 Jan 1807-?? ??? ????) was born in Mennighueffen. Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. They were married on 9 Apr 1841 in Mennigheuffen. Westfalen, Prussia, Germany.

Anna Marie Catharine Engle Reckefus (21 Sep 1819-?? ??? ????) was born in Depenbrock, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. No other records were confirmed for her. 

Hanne Louise Engel Reckefus (15 Apr 1823-?? ??? ????) was born in Gohfeld, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. No other records were confirmed for her.  

No first named given Reckefus (7 Aug 1829-7 Aug 1829) was born and passed away in Gohfeld, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany.

Anne Marie Engel Remmert's Family

(Julius' Paternal Great Grandmother)

Parents: 

Otto Heinrich Remmert (24 Sep 1776-15 Mar 1830) was born in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. Spouse Anna Maria Charlotta Knoop (15 May 1778-19 Jan 1815) was also born in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. They were married on 16 Mar 1800 in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. 

Siblings:

Johann Heinrich Remmert (13 Mar 1800-30 Apr 1800) was born and passed away in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. No cause of death was found for him.

Carl Heinrich Remmert (19 Jul 1801-27 Jun 1877) was born in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. Spouse Anne Marie Engel Steffen (11 Jun 1804-12 Jun 1866) was also born in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. They were married on 14 Nov 1824 in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. 

Johann Philipp Remmert (11 May 1804-18 May 1804) was born and passed away in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. No cause of death was found for him. 

Anna Maria Catharina Clara Remmert (31 Mar 1805-7 Apr 1805) was born and passed away in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. No cause of death was found for her. 

Anna Maria Catherina Clara Remmert (23 Apr 1806-1 Feb 1855) was born in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. Spouse Johan Daniel Stuehmeier (14 Sep 1807-?? ??? ????) whose birth location is unknown. They were married on 1 Apr 1832 in Lohne, Wesfalen, Prussia, Germany. 

Anna Maria Luise Remmert (10 Sep 1808-6 Apr 1831) was born in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. Spouse Berend Heinrich Blume (2 Jun 1810-16 Dec 1893) was born in Haver, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. They were married on 28 Mar 1830 in Kirchlengern, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany.

Johann Carl Friedrich Remmert (22 Nov 1810-30 Dec 1810) was born and passed away in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. No cause of death was found for him. 

Hermann Henrich Conrad Remmert (9 Dec 1811-22 Mar 1812) was born and passed away in Lohne, Westfalen, Prussia, Germany. No cause of death was found for him. 

Anne Marie Engel Remmert

Untitled Loss

It's so hard to put a title on this post. I guess I'm lucky that I'm a failed blogger; so I'm basically writing this for me. There are things in life that throw your whole world out of orbit and I'm dealing with one of those things now. 

On 9 Aug 2020, my husband of 22 years passed away in his hospital bed with nearly all of his siblings at his bedside. Our son had just arrived and we were both on our way to his room when it happened. Up until the moment his niece said he's gone, I was really convinced he would be coming back home. He was only 61. 

This had just started in May. He had been feeling rundown and started to have pain in his midsection. We went to one hospital three times and they did nothing for him. When he fell in the kitchen, we went to another hospital. He was diagnosed with cancer within 24 hours. He had a 'lesion' in his brain that was causing swelling and a small bleed, He had masses on both adrenal glands, and he now had an oncologist. 

Things moved as slow as they did fast after that. He had a biopsy of the adrenal gland on 26 Jun 2020. As of this writing, I still don't know what kind of cancer he had. He had radiation on his brain that improved his hearing and started to shrink that tumor. We were waiting to find out what kind of cancer it was so the oncologist could make a treatment plan.

During this time, he came home and the doctor told him to do what he felt comfortable with doing. He cut grass. He did all the things he would normally do while we waited. There was an auction he was planning on going to when he went back into the hospital. He was really uncomfortable, didn't feel right and wasn't eating. The goal we had at that time was to get him in rehab and build his strength for the fight to come. 

He went to rehab and after the first night, I talked to him and he was literally crying. He asked me to come, he thought he was dying (which I couldn't with COVID rules) so I called the nurse, She went to check on him and he was sent to the hospital and I waited in the ER waiting room until they finally told me he was in isolation for a COVID symptom. The next day I went to see him in the ICU and he wanted to change his designation to DNR. I wasn't worried. He just needed the right meds and he would be coming home. 

He was moved to the oncology unit and he went into hospice. He was accepted into the hospice connected to the hospital. I still wasn't worried. I knew he could come back, get strong, and come home. On the morning he died, I called his sister and said people need to come this morning. I know he was bad. He could barely talk and was getting the pain meds as soon as it was time. I still didn't fully get it. 

The day before he was up in his chair. He seemed to be better. He had visitors and communicated with them. He even ate some. The next morning, he wasn't the same person. My first thought in calling in the family was to see him before he went into hospice. The hospital said everyone could come but once he moved, there would be rules. I still didn't see it. 

While waiting for his family, the nurses had to get him ready to move. Clean him up and give him an external catheter. I waited in the hall and could hear him cry out in pain when they moved him but I still thought this could be overcome. 

All we needed was to know what kind of cancer he had and start treating once he built up strength. I still was convinced it would be fine. If a stray thought did enter my head, I would tell myself not to be ridiculous.

After he died, I sat and watched his chest. I was waiting for him to start breathing and ask to get up in his chair. We had discussed what he wanted if something did happen and I followed his wishes as closely as I could. 

Right now I'm living in denial and guilt. I still don't really think he's gone. I feel guilty for just about everything. There are so many regrets that I can't go back and fix. There are so many things I should have done differently. 

I'm living in this bubble of expecting him to walk into the room, remembering he's dead, not believing it, feeling guilty for everything and regretting that I can't change anything.