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.