William Mahoney William Mahoney was the first husband of Catherine Newmeier. Catherine went on to marry my 2nd great grandfather, August Kroening, after William's death. I know very little about William and have found very few documents about his life even after many years of searching. Here's what I do know: William Mahoney and Catarina … Continue reading Mahoney Mystery
Otto Gust's Parents This week I'm sharing another picture where I know the names of the people in the photo, but not how they are related to me. August Gust and Augusta Teschner This photo was in the collection of my great aunt Margaret Kroening. The photo is labeled "Otto Gust's Parents". The couple in … Continue reading Mystery Monday
This young man may or may not be related to me (probably not) but he was in a box of school photos from my grandmother, Lagada Dirk Weigel. The photo was taken in October 1950 in Columbia Park, Marshfield, Wisconsin. The back of the photo identifies him as "Larry". If anyone recognizes him, please comment … Continue reading Mystery Monday
These men are from the Kroening side of my tree. They could also be Carl, Newmeier, Geiger, or Pupp. If you recognize anyone, please leave a comment, or message me!
*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!
Weigel Immigration Mystery Solved! (I think) My 3x great grandfather Herman Weigel's immigration information has been a frustration for me for many years. He had 4 siblings that migrated from Weigelsdorf, Silesia, Germany (now Wigancice, Dolnoslanski, Poland) near Munsterberg (now Ziebice, Poland) to New York. I have had no problem locating passenger lists for the … Continue reading 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
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!
unknown Weigel or Widmann children These children belong to the Weigel or the Widmann family. If you recognize anyone in this picture, please contact me.
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.
WitzEnd Family History 