Category Archives: Family History

   Photos:  1914, 1937 This is John’s grandmother, Charlotte Meisel.  She was born in Zwickau, Germany on this day in 1890.  She joined the LDS Church in Plauen (baptized by Adam A. Keller 25 July 1908) and came to America … Continue reading →

In 1956 my parents, Art & Grace Laemmlen took a trip to visit our family members in Germany.  They’d just spent 2 years at Brook Lane Farms near Hagerstown, Maryland, where Dad was the administrator of a hospital.  As a Mennonite, … Continue reading →

Frederick Turley was a brother to my Great-Great Grandmother, Charlotte Turley.  In a letter from Dr. Joseph Soll Turley, we learn this about Frederick, son of Theodore and Frances Turley: “His son Frederick had three daughters: Amelia, who was tall … Continue reading →

This is my 2nd Great-Grandma, Mary Ann.  Today is the 100 year anniversary of her death. Taken from the Pleasant View Book found in FHL in SLC:  Historical notes of Mary Ann Holt Barker as given by herself from memory to … Continue reading →

   One hundred years ago today my 2nd Great-Grandma died in Ogden, Utah. Obituary from the The Ogden Standard/Examiner, 23 Feb 1916: Mrs. Mary Ann Barker died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah E. Taylor, 84_, Washington … Continue reading →

Today is the birthday of my great-great grandpa’s brother, Martin.  A few years ago I found the history below in their brother, John’s journal and I transcribed it.  How I love hearing someone tell their story in their own voice! … Continue reading →

Jacob Bushman’s parents, Martin Bushman and Elizabeth Degen were married on 20 March 1827 in Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  Their first son, Henry was born 11 December 1827 in Bart.  He died 3 months later on 20 March 1828.  Their second … Continue reading →

My Great-Great Grandmother, Christina was born on this day in Grossgartach, Germany (see entry #6 below).  Her parents were Johann Christoph Sieber, a farmer and wagon maker, and Katharina Rathgeber, both from Grossgartach.She was christened here in this place on … Continue reading →

Here’s a favorite photo of my mother.  She loved gardening and flowers.  This yard was the playground of my youth.  We learned the names of each flower and we learned how to grow things.  Dad took care of the fields, … Continue reading →