The Model Gramma's Paper Dolls This collection of treasures is not in my possession. Gramma's youngest daughter has had these drawings for years and has recently shared them with me with permission to share them with all of you! These paper dolls were created by my grandmother, Lagada Dirk Weigel, when she was in middle … Continue reading Thursday Treasures
Johann Eckhoff Johann Eckhoff was my 4th great grandfather. He and his wife Christiana are buried at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Johann's Find A Grave Memorial can be viewed here. Johannes Heinrich Christian Eckhoff was born 9 November 1822 in Zeven, Rotenberg, Niedersachsen, Germany. He was the youngest of 6 known children of … Continue reading Find A Grave Friday
Another recipe this week from the collection of Theresa Bohman Stangl.
A mystery couple from the Widmann or Eckhoff side of the tree.
Bertha Marie Bronson Bertha is my 3rd great grandmother. She is buried at Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Her Find A Grave memorial can be seen here. Bertha was born Birte Marie Gulbrandsdatter in Slagsvold, Ostre Toten, Innlandet (formerly Oppland), Norway. Bertha was the only daughter of Gulbrand Hansen and Hellene Johannsdatter … Continue reading Find A Grave Friday
Crushed Banana Cake This recipe is from the collection of Theresa Bohman Stangl via my cousin Cathy R ca 1920s. 1/2 cup butter 1 cup banana pulp 1 and 3/4 cups sifted flour 1 Tsp baking powder 1 and 1/2 cups sugar 4 Tbsp sour milk 1 Tsp soda 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 Tsp … Continue reading Gramma’s Cookbook
This young woman is from the Widmann or possibly Eckhoff, Thuss, or Weigel family. If you recognize her, please contact me.
Page 8 These are from my grandmother Lagada Dirk Weigel's collection of photos from her senior year of high school. These students would be from Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield, Wisconsin, or St. Mary's Catholic School in Bismarck, North Dakota most likely from the class of 1952. I believe that these photos are not … Continue reading Gramma’s High School Scrapbook
This month's recipe is from the 1920s. The frosting must have been intended to be paired with the cake in the recipe pasted on the page above.
Johann Kroening - immigrant ancestor and brick wall.
WitzEnd Family History 