Mystery Monday

*Update - I believe this could be Irvin Albert Pupp* This military man is on the Kroening side of my tree. He is possibly a Carl, or a Newmeier. If you recognize him, please comment, or message me!

Will the Real August Kroening Please Stand Up?

Setting the Record Straight August Kroening I feel it is time to correct an error that I see commonly repeated in online family trees regarding my branch of the Kroening family in Marathon County, Wisconsin. There are two men called August Kroening living in Marathon County during the same time frame and I have seen … Continue reading Will the Real August Kroening Please Stand Up? →

Mystery Monday

This is a case where we know the name of the person in the photo, but not how he is related to the Kroening/Ponczoch side of my tree. If you recognize him and know how he fits, please leave a comment or send me an email! George Larson

Mystery Monday

This lady belongs on the Kroening side of my tree. She could also possibly be a Pupp, Geiger, Carl, or Newmeier. If any one recognizes her, please contact me or leave a comment!

Ready or Not…

My Turn The investigation into DNA for ancestry research is fascinating to me. I watch "Finding Your Roots" and see the miracles that happen when the written records run out and the guests are left with just their DNA to break through to new information. I have heard stories both happy and sad as DNA … Continue reading Ready or Not… →

Tuesday Newsday

They've Got a Secret Geigers, Pupps on TV Tonight When five members of one family marry five members of another family that is news. But it's also a secret and four of the couples left here early this morning for New York City to appear in Garry Moore's "I've Got a Secret" television show tonight. … Continue reading Tuesday Newsday →

Sunday Surname

Ponczoch The Ponczochs have been a thorn in my side for as many years as I have been doing family research. The surname alone makes them a difficult family to trace. I have seen the name spelled: Ponshock, Ponchoch, Toushock, Punshok, and many other ways. Searching any database for this surname is extremely challenging. Mary … Continue reading Sunday Surname →

Kroenings and St. John’s Lutheran Church

St. John's Lutheran church is located on Highway N northeast of Stratford, Wisconsin. It is a few miles north and west of Fenwood. The solid brick building is just feet from the highway - you can't miss it! Early death register for St John's Church, Edgar I thought I would search there for some more … Continue reading Kroenings and St. John’s Lutheran Church →

Mystery Monday

Kroening/Pupp/Geiger/Carl(?) Wedding Party Unidentified wedding party The only person in the photo who is identified is the young girl in the center. She is Mary Ellen Kroening. If anyone recognizes the rest of the party, please contact me.

Mystery Monday

This young lady belongs on the Kroening side of my tree. She is possibly a Carl, Geiger, Pupp, or Newmeier. If anyone recognizes her, please contact me.