HANNE CAROLINE POEPPELMEIER (1860-1925)
THE THIRD GENERATION-POEPPELMEIER
AND
THE SIXTH GENERATION-GLIED
PART ONE
The setting for this chapter originates in 1860 at Bauerschaft Ahmsen, Lippe which is now located in the modern day state of Nordrhein/Westfalen, Germany, with the birth of Hanne CarolineG3 Pöppelmeier. In 1867, the setting for this chapter shifts to America with the immigration of the Pöppelmeier family to Missouri. Hanne Caroline, better known as Caroline, was the granddaughter of BernhardG1 Pöppelmeier, and the daughter of Hermann HeinrichG2 Pöppelmeier and his wife, Anne Catharine IlsabeinG5 Pöppelmeier nee Glied. She was also the great, great, great granddaughter of EberdtG1 Glied; the great, great granddaughter of JobstG2 Glied; the great granddaughter of Albert HenrichG3 Glied; and the granddaughter of Albert HenrichG4 Glied.
During the year 1860, the Pony Express made its' first run from St. Joseph, MO to California in eleven days. Later that same year, Lincoln was elected President of the United States and South Carolina seceded from the Union.1 By 1860, the economy of Germany had improved while the economy in America was in a slump. These are a few of the events that occurred in the year that Hanne Caroline Pöppelmeier was born.
1256. HANNE CAROLINEG3 PÖPPELMEIER (BernhardG1 ) (GliedG6 : Eberdt,G1 Jobst,G2 Albert Henrich,G3 Albert HenrichG4 ), the seventh child of the Erbpächter, Hermann HeinrichG2 and Anne Catharine IlsabeinG5 Pöppelmeier nee Glied, was born on 2 Feb 1860 at Bauerschaft Ahmsen, Lippe, Germany. She was baptized by Pastor Bosse on 4 Mar 1860 at the Evangelisch Münstergemeinde Church in Herford, Westfalen, Germany. Her sponsor was Joh. Glied of Bauerschaft Altstädt.2 The early years of her life were spent in this locale. She was about seven years old when the family came to America.3 From their home at Bauerschaft Ahmsen, Caroline, along with her parents and siblings, traveled to the port of Bremen where her father bought passage for the family on the Bark Dorette, a sailing vessel. The Bark Dorette arrived in New Orleans on 21 Oct 1867. When the family arrived in America, they found that the economy of Missouri was beginning to recover from the Civil War which had ended two years earlier. Soon after their arrival in Lyon Township, Franklin Co., MO, Caroline's parents became members of Ebenezer "Stone" Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Figure 1: Johann Friedrich and Hanne Caroline (Poeppelmeier) Schuermann. 26 Nov 1882, St. Louis, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
On 17 Aug 1870, F. W. Pehle the enumerator for the U.S. Census visited the farm of Henry Poeppelmeier which was located in Lyon Township of Franklin Co., MO. Mr. Pehle found Caroline, age 10, living in her parents' household and noted on the census form that Caroline had attended school during the past year.4 Caroline received her religious instruction at Ebenezer "Stone" Evangelical and Reformed Church of Franklin Co., MO and was confirmed on 15 Mar 1874, Caetare Sunday, by Pastor Bek at this church. Her memory verse was Jer. 45:22.5
By 1880, Caroline was no longer living at home, but was working as a servant for John Boland, who owned a hotel in Washington Township, Franklin Co., MO.6
On 26 Nov 1882, Hanne Caroline Poeppelmeier wed JOHANN FRIEDRICH SCHUERMANN. They were married by Rev. Emil Lenk at Bethlehem Evangelical Church in St. Louis, MO. Ludwig Schuermann and Charlotte Poeppelmeier witnessed their marriage. Johann Friedrich was from St. Louis, MO and Caroline was from Franklin Co., MO.7
Figure 2: John and Caroline Schuermann. 21 May 1902, St. Clair, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Johann Friedrich (1853-1924), the son of Friedrich Wilhelm and Wilhelmine Schürmann nee Brune, was born on 23 Oct 1853 at St. Louis, MO. He was baptized by Pastor E. O. Lenk on 5 Mar 1854 at Bethlehem Evangelical Church in St. Louis, MO. His sponsor was Johann Friedrich Detering.8 Johann Friedrich was known as John and Fred. He will be listed as John in the text of this story. John grew up in St. Louis locale, and was confirmed on 5 Apr 1868 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO.9
After their marriage, John and Caroline made their home in St. Louis and attended Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Lenk was the pastor of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church until 1883 when he left Bethlehem shortly after Easter. Rev. Carl Ludwig Janzow accepted the call from Bethlehem and was installed on 29 Oct 1883. Rev. Janzow served at Bethlehem until 1907 and during that time he baptized John and Caroline's children.10
When Christian Hermann, the enumerator for the Twelfth U.S. Census, stopped by 3926 North 23th St. (Block #1243) in the 19th Ward of the City of St. Louis, MO, he found John Schuermann, age 46; and his wife of 17 years, Caroline, age 40; and their children: August, age 16; Dorothea, age 12; and Ella, age 9. It was noted on this census that John owned his home free of mortgage and that John and his son, August, were employed as office clerks. John's daughters, Dorothea and Ella, had attended school for ten months during the past year.11
Ten years later, when the Thirteenth U.S. Census was taken on 19 Apr 1910 by Willard T. Alexander, John, age 56, and his family were living at 1131 New House AVE in Ward 2 of the City of St. Louis, MO. John was the head of a household that included his wife of 27 years, Caroline, age 50; and their unmarried children: H. H. August, age 26; Dorothea, age 22; and Ella, age 19. John and August were employed as clerks in a tobacco store.12
John and his family were living at 3958 Palm ST in St. Louis, MO when the Fourteenth U.S. Census was enumerated in Jan of 1920. John was the head of a household that included his wife, Caroline, age 59; and their daughters: Dorothy, age 31; and Ella, age 29. It was noted on this census that John was not employed at this time, but that Dorothy and Ella were employed at the shirt factory, where they were seamstresses.13
John Schuermann, age 71, died from cirrhosis of the liver on 17 Nov 1924 at his home at 3958 Palm ST in St. Louis, MO and was buried on 19 Nov 1924 in the new Bethlehem Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO.14 Hanne Caroline Schuermann nee Poeppelmeier, age 65, died from a cardiac embolism on 6 Apr 1925 at her home at 3958A Palm ST in St. Louis, MO and was buried on 7 Apr 1925 in the new Bethlehem Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO.15
Figure 3: Schuermann Family. 24 Sep 1905.
Back: Ella, August, Dora.
Front: Caroline and John. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Melba Schuermann writes, "I was too young to know my grandparents, therefore I have no interesting stories to tell except hearsay. My mother said that Caroline made very good potato salad and home made bread. She did beautiful needle work. I have a few pieces to show, including a Battenberg lace tablecloth. I noticed that John Schuermann's home address at the time of his death was 3958 Palm ST and Caroline's at the time of her death was 3958A Palm ST. I thought this was strange since it was the same house but came to the conclusion that while John was alive, they lived in the whole house (2 floors). She could have rented the downstairs or first floor and lived on the second floor. Dora was the only one still living there. The first floor had a large kitchen, bedroom, living room and entrance hall. There was an outside side entrance which led to a stairway to the second floor. A door separated the stairs from the first floor. The second floor also had a large kitchen, bedroom, living room and another bedroom above the entrance hall on the first floor. I do not remember being at this house before my grandparents died, but do remember going there when it was vacant and my father was trying to rent it. The door to the stairs was locked and the place was rented in two units. I do not know if the two kitchens were installed when the house was built or if that was done later. Of course, they did not put much in kitchens in those days, just a sink with running water. There were bathrooms on both floors."
John and Caroline Schuermann nee Poeppelmeier had the following five children:
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1429. i. FRIEDRICH HEINRICH AUGUST SCHUERMANN (1883-1942).
1443. ii. ROSA WILHELMINE CHARLOTTE SCHUERMANN (1884-1885).
1444. iii. CHRISTIAN WILHELM OTTO SCHUERMANN (1886-1886).
1445. iv. JOHANNA ELISABETH DOROTHEA SCHUERMANN (1888-1974).
1446. v. IDA WILHELMINE ELLA SCHUERMANN (1891-1976).
1429. FRIEDRICH HEINRICH AUGUSTG4 SCHUERMANN (GliedG7 ) (1883-1942), the first child of John and Caroline Schuermann nee Poeppelmeier, was born on 28 Sep 1883 at St. Louis, Mo and was baptized on 28 Oct 1883 by Pastor C.L. Janzow at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO. His sponsors were Friedrich Wilhelm Schuermann and Gottlieb Gliedt.16 Friedrich Heinrich August was better known as August.17 He grew up in St. Louis locale and attended the Bethlehem school. August was confirmed on 11 Apr 1897 by Pastor C. L. Janzow at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO.18 He attended the St. Louis Business College and found employment as a clerk-bookkeeper.19 At the time of the Twelfth U.S. Census, August, age 16, was working as an office clerk. He was still living in his parents household at that time.20 Ten years later, when the Thirteenth U.S. Census was enumerated, August, age 26, was employed as a clerk for a tobacco company.21 August continued to live at his parents' home located at 3958 Palm ST until Aug of 1916. August liked to travel and visited Pike's Peak, Yellowstone Park, and the Grand Canyon. He also traveled to Benton Co., MO, to visits his relatives who lived in Cole Camp. While visiting his relatives in Cole Camp, August attended worship services at St John's Lutheran Church and that is where he met his future wife, Christine Bormann. On 23 Jul 1916, Friedrich Heinrich August Schuermann wed CHRISTINE KATHERINE CHARLOTTE BORMANN. They were married by the Rev. F. Schappe at St. John's Lutheran Church, NW of Cole Camp, Benton Co., MO.22 Christine (1891-1972), the daughter of Edward G. and Maria Bormann nee Harms, was born on 7 Feb 1891 at Ionia, Benton Co., MO.23 She was baptized by Pastor Henry Fredrick Bremer on 22 Feb 1891 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at Lake Creek, Benton Co., MO. Her sponsors were her grandmother, Catherine Holtz, Claus Miesner, an uncle by marriage, and Marie Bremer Harms, a cousin.24 It is of interest to note how the Bormann family intermarried with the Kaiser family and Schuermann family. Christine's younger sister, Paulina Margaretha Bormann, married (#299) Walt(h)er Leonardt Gottlieb Kaiser in 1922, and Christine's younger brother, William Fredrich Bormann, married (#479) Hedwig Louise Christine Kaiser in 1924. Walter Kaiser and Hedwig Kaiser are first cousins and their common ancestor is Hermann Rudolph Leonhard Kaiser. F. H. August Schuermann is a first cousin, one generation removed to Walter Kaiser and Hedwig Kaiser. Their common ancestor is Hermann Heinrich Poeppelmeier. Christine grew up in the Ionia locale and was confirmed in 1905 at St. John's Lutheran Church, NW of Cole Camp, MO.25 At one time, Christine worked as a housekeeper for the Cotton family in Sedalia, MO.26 Christine lived in Ionia, MO to 1916. After their marriage, August and Christine made their home at 3910 Labadie AVE, in St. Louis, MO. In 1917, they moved to 7419 Elm AVE, in Maplewood, MO and lived there until 1940. Melba Schuermann writes, "August worked for Ligget and Myers Tobacco Company for most of his working life but he never smoked. In 1940 our home was broken up due to illness of both August and Christine. Christine had to go to Wheat Ridge (Colorado) Sanitarium and August to Emmaus Home in Marathasville, MO where he died. Christine returned to Maplewood later in 1942. She lived first on Walter AVE and later on Hazel AVE where she lived until her death. Alice, Melba, and Marie went to live with their Uncle and Aunt, John and Myrtle Bormann."27 August's interests included church work, photography and travel. August was the Sunday School superintendent at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and treasurer at Concordia Lutheran Church in Maplewood, MO.28 F. H. August Schuermann, age 58, died from acute myocarditis, arteriosclerosis and atrophy of the brain on 31 Jan 1942 at Marathasville, Warren Co., MO. He was buried on 3 Feb 1942 in the new Bethlehem Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO.29 Christine Schuermann nee Bormann, age 81, died from arrhythmia and cardiac arrest along with hypotension and pulmonary embolus on 22 Feb 1972 at Deaconess Hospital, St. Louis, MO and was buried on 25 Feb 1972 in the new Bethlehem Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO.30 F. H. August and Christine Schuermann nee Bormann had the following three children: 1430. Alice, 1438. Melba, and 1439. Marie.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Figure 5: August Schuermann Family.
Christine, August, Alice.
Marie, Melba. 1939. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Figure 6: August and Christine Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
1442. i. CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWG7 HOLMES (GliedG10 ) (19 - ), the first child of Steve and Cathy Holmes nee Young, was born on 25 Jan 1991 at San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA and was baptized on 24 Feb 1991 at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA. His sponsors are Mark and Leslie Young.93
1443. ROSA WILHELMINE CHARLOTTEG4 SCHUERMANN (GliedG7 ) (1884-1885), the second child of John and Caroline Schuermann nee Poeppelmeier, was born on 13 Dec 1884 in St. Louis, MO. She was baptized on 4 Jan 1885 by Pastor C. L. Janzow at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO. Her sponsors were Wilhelmine Schuermann, Stellvert E. Schuermann, and Charlotte Poeppelmeier.94 Rosa died on 7 May 1885 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 4 months and 24 days old. She was buried on 8 May 1885 in the old Bethlehem Cemetery in St. Louis Co., MO.95
1444. CHRISTIAN WILHELM OTTOG4 SCHUERMANN (GliedG7 ) (1886-1886), the third child of John and Caroline Schuermann nee Poeppelmeier, was born on 19 Feb 1886 in St. Louis, MO. He was baptized on 14 Mar 1886 by Pastor C. L. Janzow at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO. His sponsors were Wilhelm Schuermann and Christian Wilmsmeyer.96 Christian died on 16 May 1886 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 2 months and 27 days. He was buried on 17 May 1886 in the old Bethlehem Cemetery in St. Louis Co., MO.97
1445. JOHANNA ELISABETH DOROTHEAG4 SCHUERMANN (GliedG7 ) (1888-1974), the fourth child of John and Caroline Schuermann nee Poeppelmeier, was born on 11 Mar 1888 in St. Louis, MO and was baptized on 1 Apr 1888 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO. Her sponsors were Johanna Wilmsmeyer and Elisabeth Schuermann.98 Johanna Elisabeth Dorothea, better known as Dora, was confirmed on 23 Mar 1902 at Bethlehem Evangelical Church in St. Louis, MO.99 Dora appeared on the Twelfth U.S. Census as Dorothea, age 12. She was one of three children living at home. It was reported on this census that she had attended school for tegwmonths during the past year.100 Ten years later, when the Thirteenth U.S. Census was enumerated in Apr of 1910, Dorothea, age 22, was one of three children living at home.101 When the Fourteenth U.S. Census was enumerated in Jan of 1920, she was listed as Dorothy, age 31. It was reported on this census, that she was living in her parents home and that she was working at a shirt factory.102 Melba Schuermann writes, "Dora must have visited the Kaiser (Ernst and Augusta) home near Cole Camp. Vera was very fond of her. Dora was a seamstress and made her home with Ella Meier. She never married.103 Dora Schuermann, age 86, died from abdominal cancer on 11 Mar 1974 at Christian Hospital N.W. in St. Louis, MO. She was buried on 13 Mar 1974 in the new Bethlehem Cemetery in St. Louis Co., MO.104
Figure 11: Left: Ella, August and Dora Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
1447. i. ALBERT WALTER MEIER (TWIN) (1907-1911), the first child of August and Anna Meier nee Mueller, was born on 12 Oct 1907 in St. Louis, MO and was baptized on 14 Oct 1907 at his parents' home in St. Louis, MO. His sponsors were Walter Meier and Clara Mueller.118 Albert, age 3, died from scarlet fever on 8 Apr 1911 at his parents' home located at 2500 Salisbury ST in St. Louis, MO. He was buried on 10 Apr 1911 in the new Bethlehem Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO.119
1448. ii. WALDO ERNST MEIER (TWIN) (1907-1911), the second child of August and Anna Meier nee Mueller, was born on 12 Oct 1907 in St. Louis, MO and was baptized on 14 Oct 1907 at his parents' home in St. Louis, MO. His sponsors were Edward Mueller and Ernst Ohlde.120 Waldo, age 3, died from scarlet fever and heart disease on 12 May 1911 in St. Louis, MO and was buried on 13 May 1911 in the new Bethlehem Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO.121
1449. iii. ERNA LOUISE ELIZABETH MEIER (1912- ), the third child of August and Anna Meier nee Mueller, was born on 10 Jul 1912 in St. Louis, MO. She was baptized on 14 Jul 1912 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO. Her sponsors were Elizabeth Meier and Louisa Mueller.122 Erna was confirmed on Palm Sunday, 28 Mar 1926, at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO.123 On 24 Nov 1935, Erna Louise Elizabeth Meier, age 23, wed ERNST KARL WARNER, age 25. They were married at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO. Their marriage witnesses were Albert Holenjahn and Mildred Meier.124 He was a baker and member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ernst died on Friday, 9 Jan 1987, and was buried on Tuesday, 13 Jan 1987, in the new Bethlehem Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO.125 The three children of Ernst and Erna Warner nee Meier: 1450. Richard, 1453. Harold, and 1454. Glenn.
1453. ii. HAROLD WARNER (19 - ), the second child of Ernst and Erna Warner nee Meier. He wed YVONNE .131
1455. iv. MILDRED DOROTHY MEIER (1916- ), the fourth and last child of August and Anna Meier nee Mueller, was born on 22 Feb 1916 at 2500 Salisbury ST in St. Louis, MO. She was baptized on 5 Mar 1916 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO. Her sponsors were Mrs. Edna Koch, Viola Miller and Mrs. Bertha Ohlde.135 Mildred was confirmed on Palm Sunday, 24 Mar 1929, at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO.136 Mildred and Elbert Martin, both from St Louis, applied for their marriage license on 20 Jan 1949 at the office of the recorder of deeds for St. Louis, MO. On 23 Jan 1949, Mildred Dorothy Meier, age 32, wed ELBERT ALFORD MARTIN, age 37. They were married at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO. Their marriage witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Warner.137 After their marriage, Mildred became the stepmother to Elbert's children from a previous marriage. Elbert (ca.191 2-1978) died in Oct of 1978.138 Elbert Martin had the following two children by his first marriage: 1454. Robert, and 1455. Tommie.
1473. i. AMYG8 MEIER (GliedG11 ) (19 - ), the child of David and Annetta Meier nee Schoonover.183
1474. ii. JENNIFERG8 MEIER (GliedG11 ) (19 - ), the child of David and Annetta Meier nee Schoonover.184
End-Notes
1 Chronicle of America, (Mount Kisco, NY: Chronicle Publications), pp. 360-363.2 Germany, Prussia, Westfalen, Herford, Evangelisch Münstergemeinde Church Records, FHL film #0473655, Vol.-17, Lippe Section, entry #4, 1860 Birth Records. Also FHL film #1051679, Item-1, Lippe Section, entry #4, 1860 Birth Records. NOTE: BIRTH/BAPTISMAL RECORD LISTS DATE OF BIRTH AS 2 FEB 1860, HER TOMBSTONE LISTS BIRTH DATE AS 25 FEB 1860.
Figure 1: Johann Friedrich and Hanne Caroline (Poeppelmeier) Schuermann. 26 Nov 1882, St. Louis, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
3 Fritz Verdenhalven, Die Auswanderer aus dem Fuestentum Lippe (bis 1877), (Bielefeld: Sievert & Sieveking, 1980), p. 189, entry #211.
Figure 1: Johann Friedrich and Hanne Caroline (Poeppelmeier) Schuermann. 26 Nov 1882, St. Louis, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
4 Missouri, Franklin County, Lyon Township, Cedar Creek-Post Office, 1870 U.S. Census, FHL film #055274, p. 34, 224/219.
5 Missouri, Franklin County, Ebenezer Evangelical and Reformed Church Records, StLGS film #131, Vol.-1, Part-3, entry #13, 1874 Confirmation. Also confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
6 Missouri, Franklin County, Washington Township, FHL film #1254686, p. 2, SD-3, ED-78, line-5, 8/10.
7 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, Concordia Historical Institute, hereinafter CHI film #1001, Vol.-2, p. 186, 1882 Marriage Records. Also photocopy of original marriage certificate submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
8 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-1, Part-1, p. 19, 1853 Birth Records. NOTE: THE FATHER WAS LISTED AS FRIEDRICH WILHELM SCHÜRMANN ON THIS BIRTH RECORD. Also photocopy of baptismal certificate submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1991.
9 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO 1992.
10 Pastor C. L. Janzow "Remember." Remembrance service bulletin submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
11 Missouri, St. Louis, 1900 U.S. Census, NAR film #T623/897, 19th Ward of City, SD-11, ED-289, Sheet-3B, line-68, 38/59.
12 Missouri, St. Louis, 1910 U.S. Census, NAR film #T624/0811, p. 3901, SD-10, ED-19, Sheet-7A, Ward 2 of part of City of
St. Louis, 85/149.
13 Missouri, St. Louis, 1920 U.S. Census, NAR film #T625/958, 21st Ward of City, SD-183, ED-521, Sheet-20A, line-18, 3958/291/475.
14 Missouri, St. Louis, (new) Bethlehem Cemetery interment records, hand xpied from original internment book Jun of 1990, p. 105, entry #2740, J. Friedrich Schuermann, 71 years, male, white, of 2958 Palm ST, died Nov 17, 1924, cirrhosis of liver, Undertaker- Beiderwieden; Interment lot 6-7,3, 1; date of burial 19 Nov 1924. Tombstone in new Bethlehem Cemetery reads: (same stone) Schuermann, Mother: Caroline, Feb 25, 1860-Apr 6, 1925; Father: J. Fred. Oct 23, 1853-Nov 17, 1924, Asleep in Jesus; Underneath-Dora Schuermann Mar 11 1888, Daughter-Mar 11, 1974. Will of J. Fred. Schuermann.
15 Ibid.
Figure 3: Schuermann Family. 24 Sep 1905.
Back: Ella, August, Dora.
Front: Caroline and John. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
16 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1001, Vol.-2, p. 137, 1883 Birth Records.
17 Melba Schuermann writes that he was known as August (legal papers are F.H. August Schuermann).
18 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-3, p. 249, entry #3, 1897 Confirmation Records. Confirmation information also submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
19 Information concerning education and occupation submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
20 Missouri, St. Louis, 1900 U.S. Census, NAR film #T623/897, 19th Ward of City, SD-11, ED-289, Sheet-3B, line-68, 38/59.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
21 Missouri, St. Louis, 1910 U.S. Census, NAR film #T624/0811, p. 3901, SD-10, ED-19, Sheet-7A, Ward 2 of part of City of St. Louis, 85/149.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
22 Marriage information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
23 Birth information submitted by Paula Heisterberg, Cole Camp, MO.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
24 Baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
25 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
26 Information in this section submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
27 Ibid.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Figure 5: August Schuermann Family.
Christine, August, Alice.
Marie, Melba. 1939. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Figure 6: August and Christine Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
28 Ibid.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Figure 5: August Schuermann Family.
Christine, August, Alice.
Marie, Melba. 1939. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Figure 6: August and Christine Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
29 Missouri, St. Louis, (new) Bethlehem Cemetery interment records, hand copied from original internment book Jun of 1990, p. 5, entry #6137, F. H. August Schuermann, 58 years, male, white, died on 31 Jan 1942 in Warren Co., MO; acute myocarditis, arteriosclerosis and atrophy of brain, permit #4, registration district #884, primary registration district #6176, date of burial Feb 3, 1942, Lot-7, Block-3, section-1; steel vault, undertaker-Beiderwieden, F. H. Tombstone in new Bethlehem Cemetery reads: (same stone) Father: H. H. Schuermann 1883-1942, Mother: Christine K. C. Schuermann 1891-1972, O How Blest are ye whose toils are ended.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Figure 5: August Schuermann Family.
Christine, August, Alice.
Marie, Melba. 1939. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Figure 6: August and Christine Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
30 Ibid., p. 115, entry #11350, Christine Schuermann, 81 years, white, female, died 22 Feb 1972, Deaconess Hospital, Arrhythmia, permit #72201831; interned on Feb 25, 1972, So. 10 1/2, Lot-7, Block-3, section-1; Setbert concrete vault; Jay B. Smith Funeral Home.
Figure 4: August and Christine (Bormann) Schuermann. 23 Jul 1916, Cole Camp, MO. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Figure 5: August Schuermann Family.
Christine, August, Alice.
Marie, Melba. 1939. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
Figure 6: August and Christine Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
31 Birth information submitted by Martha Kaiser, Cole Camp, MO. Also birth information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
32 Baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
33 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
34 Information concerning education and residences submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
35 Marriage information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992. Also Gulfport newspaper: YANCEY-SCHUERMANN, typed and submitted by Melba Schuermann.
36 Birth information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
37 Ibid.
38 Confirmation information obtained by Melba Schuermann via phone call on 26 Aug 1992 and submitted in 1992.
39 Information concerning occupations and interests submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
40 Death information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992. Melba Schuermann writes, "Bill Yancey (known as Earl to Edith) and Mary White used her second name-Edith) grew up in the same vicinity in KY. Mary was named after Bill's grandmother. After Bill's divorce and after the death of Edith's first husband, they met again and were married on 22 Sep 1984 at Providence Lutheran Church, Toledo, OH. A reception at the Surf Club followed the ceremony. They lived in Toledo a few years, then moved to a place on a river near Lawrence, MI. From there, Bill and Edith moved to Kalamazoo and were living in Plainwell, MI. Bill died of cancer in a hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Bill wanted to be buried in St. Louis, He was flown there on Saturday, 24 Oct 1992. Services were at Ortma0x Funeral Home in Overland-just a few blocks from where he had lived. Interment was a Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mary Edith White(Fuller) was born on 23 Mar 1916 at Eubank, KY and baptized at Methodist Church in Toledo, OH. Edith had two sons from her first married-Bob and Tom Fuller. Tom died of cancer before Edith and Bill were married. Bob, his wife and son, Matthew, live in Kalamazoo, MI.
41 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
42 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
43 Thomas Rick and Richard Gaugert, ed., Bethelnews, "William Yancey Becomes Sixth Pastor of Bethel," Special Edition, (St. Louis, MO, Bethel Lutheran Church), pp. 1-4.
44 Marriage information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
45 Birth information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
46 Bethelnews, op. cit., pp. 1-4.
Figure 7: The Yancey Family.
Left: Joshua, Valerie, Rev. William, Isaac and Jean. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
47 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
48 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
49 Information concerning education and occupation submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
50 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
51 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
52 Information concerning education submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
53 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
54 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
55 Information concerning education and interests submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
56 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
57 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
58 Information concerning education submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, who obtained this information verbally from Valerie Yancey, and from church bulletins and school programs.
59 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
60 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
61 Information concerning education and occupation submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
62 Marriage information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
63 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
64 Information concerning education and occupation submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
65 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
66 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
67 Information in this section submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
68 Marriage information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
69 Birth/confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirxood, MO, 1992.
70 Military/education information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
Figure 8: Melba Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
71 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
72 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992. NOTE: The pastor who baptized Melba, E. E. L. Marzinski changed his name, and was listed as Emil E. L. Mars on Melba's confirmation.
73 Information in this section submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992. Also from telephone conversations between Melba Schuermann and Donna Budzier.
74 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
75 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO. 1992.
76 Information concerning education and occupation submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
77 Marriage information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
78 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, May 1993.
79 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, May 1993.
Figure 9: Left: Leslie Young, Catherine Holmes holding Christopher Holmes, and Mark Young. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
80 Military/occupation submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, May 1993.
Figure 9: Left: Leslie Young, Catherine Holmes holding Christopher Holmes, and Mark Young. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
81 Divorce/death information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
Figure 9: Left: Leslie Young, Catherine Holmes holding Christopher Holmes, and Mark Young. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
82 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
83 Confirmation information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, May 1993.
84 Marriage information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, May 1993.
85 Birth information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
86 Information in this section submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, May 1993.
87 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, May 1993.
88 Marriage information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
89 Birth/divorce submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, May 1993.
Figure 10: Left: Steven Holmes, Marie Young and Catherine Holmes, baby-Christopher Holmes. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
90 Marriage information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, May 1993.
Figure 10: Left: Steven Holmes, Marie Young and Catherine Holmes, baby-Christopher Holmes. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
91 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992, May 1993.
Figure 10: Left: Steven Holmes, Marie Young and Catherine Holmes, baby-Christopher Holmes. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
92 Information in this section submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, May 1993.
Figure 10: Left: Steven Holmes, Marie Young and Catherine Holmes, baby-Christopher Holmes. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
93 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, May 1993
94 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1001, Vol.-2, p. 151, entry #1, 1885 Birth Records. Also on p. 29 of Vol.-3. NOTE: Helen E. Schuermann added to sponsors. Baptismal information also submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992. She adds Stellvert Schuermann to the list of sponsors.
95 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-3, p. 333, entry #10, 1885 Death Records.
96 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-3, p. 39, entry #22, 1886 Birth Records.
97 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-3, p. 337, entry #15, 1886 Death Records.
98 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-3, p. 59, entry #19, 1888 Birth Records.
Figure 11: Left: Ella, August and Dora Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
99 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-4, p. 231, entry #40, 1902 Confirmation Records.
Figure 11: Left: Ella, August and Dora Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
100 Missouri, St. Louis, 1900 U.S. Census, NAR film #T623/897, 19th Ward of City, SD-11, ED-289, Sheet-3B, line-68, 38/59.
Figure 11: Left: Ella, August and Dora Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
101 Missouri, St. Louis, 1910 U.S. Census, NAR film #T624/0811, p. 3901, SD-10, ED-19, Sheet-7A, Ward 2 of part of City of St. Louis, 85/149.
Figure 11: Left: Ella, August and Dora Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
102 Missouri, St. Louis, 1920 U.S. Census, NAR film #T625/958, 21st Ward of City, SD-183, ED-521, Sheet-20A, line-18, 3958/291/475.
Figure 11: Left: Ella, August and Dora Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
103 Information in this section submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
Figure 11: Left: Ella, August and Dora Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
104 Missouri, St. Louis, (new) Bethlehem Cemetery interment records, hand copied from original interment book Jun of 1990, p. 120, entry #11622, Dora Schuermann, 86 years, female, white, died Mar 11, 1974, abdominal cancer, at Christian Hospital NW; permit #74-301231, date of buried Mar 13, 1974, Lot 6 & 7, Block-3, N1, Section 1, Wilbert Monticello Vault, Math Hermann Funeral Home.
Figure 11: Left: Ella, August and Dora Schuermann. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
105 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1001, Vol.-3, p. 88, entry #13, 1891 Birth Records.
106 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-4, p. 241, entry #27, 1904 Confirmation Records.
107 Missouri, St. Louis, 1900 U.S. Census, NAR film #T623/897, 19th Ward of City, SD-11, ED-289, Sheet-3B, line-68, 38/59.
108 Missouri, St. Louis, 1910 U.S. Census, NAR film #T624/0811, p. 3901, SD-10, ED-19, Sheet-7A, Ward 2 of part of City of St. Louis, 85/149.
109 Missouri, St. Louis, 1920 U.S. Census, NAR film #T625/958, 21st Ward of City, SD-183, ED-521, Sheet-20A, line-18, 3958/291/475.
110 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1001, Vol.-4, p. 333, entry #23, Marriage Records. NOTE: Birth place information found on first marriage record.
111 Full name, name of parents, and baptismal date submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
112 Information in this section submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
113 Business card, advertisement, re-election card, dates, local draft board information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
Figure 12: August Meier Family.
114 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1001, Vol.-4, p. 333, entry #23, 1906 Marriage Records.
Figure 12: August Meier Family.
115 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 353, entry #3, 1921 Death Records. Also Missouri, St. Louis, (new) Bethlehem Cemetery interment records, hand copies from original interment book Jun of 1990, p. 90, entry #3234, Anna Meier, 36 years, 10 months, 15 days, female, white, died at Baptist Sanitarium, on Jan 28, 1921, Salpingitis; Undertaker Theo B. Lot-7, Block-2, Section-5, Buried on Jan 30, 1921. NOTE: Birth date calculated. Information from Tombstone and family members.
Figure 12: August Meier Family.
Victor in picture.
Back, Left to Right: Lorna, Ella (Schuermann), August, Mildred.
Front, Left to Right: Lawrence, Edgar, and Herbert. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
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116 Missouri, St. Louis City, 15th Precinct (Part of), NAR film #T625/953, 18th Ward of city, ED-372, Sheet-3B, line-97, 2500/52/84.
Figure 12: August Meier Family.
Victor in picture.
Back, Left to Right: Lorna, Ella (Schuermann), August, Mildred.
Front, Left to Right: Lawrence, Edgar, and Herbert. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
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117 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 353, entry #3, 1921 Death Records. Also Missouri, St. Louis, (new) Bethlehem Cemetery interment records, hand copies from original interment book Jun of 1990, p. 90, entry #3234, Anna Meier, 36 years, 10 months, 15 days, female, white, died at Baptist Sanitarium, on Jan 28, 1921, Salpingitis; Undertaker Theo B. Lot-7, Block-2, Section-5, Buried on Jan 30, 1921. NOTE: Birth date calculated.
Figure 12: August Meier Family.
Victor in picture.
Back, Left to Right: Lorna, Ella (Schuermann), August, Mildred.
Front, Left to Right: Lawrence, Edgar, and Herbert. Photo courtesy of Melba Schuermann.
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118 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-4, p. 105, entry #57, 1907 Birth Records.
119 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-4, p. 384, entry #14, 1911 Death Records. Also Missouri, St. Louis, (new) Bethlehem Cemetery interment records, hand copied from original internment books Jun of 1990, p. 56, entry #1993, Albert Meier, 3 years, 5 months, 3 days; male, white, died Apr 10, 1911, scarlet fever, burial Lot-7, Block-2, Section-5, buried Apr 10, 1911. NOTE: Death date differs between church records and internment records.
120 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-4, p. 105, entry #58, 1907 Birth Records.
121 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-4, p. 384, entry #18, 1911 Death Records. Also Missouri, St. Louis, (new) Bethlehem Cemetery interment records, hand copied from original internment book Jun of 1990, p. 56, entry #2003, Waldo Meier, 3 years, 7 months, male, white, died May 15, 1911, cause-heart disease, undertaker-B. D., Lot-13, Block-18, Section-4, buried May 15, 1911. NOTE: Cause of death differs between church records and interment records.
122 Ibid., CHI film #1001, Vol.-4, p. 129, entry #26, 1912 Birth Records.
123 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 245, entry #30, 1926 Confirmation Records.
124 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 273, 1935 Marriage Records. License of 20 Nov 1935 #357447, completed 24 Nov 1935.
125 Obituary from St. Louis Newspaper, Typed Funeral Notice submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992. "Warner, Ernest K., asleep in Jesus, Fri. Jan 9, 1987, beloved husband of Erna Warner (nee Meier), dear father of Richard, Harold and Glenn Warner, dear grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tues., Jan 13th, 10 A.M. from Math Hermann and Sons Chapel, 1022 Halls Ferry RD. Interment Bethlehem. Visitation Mon after 2 P.M. Member of Grace Lutheran Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials to Grace Chapel will be appreciated."
126 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 110, entry #49, 1936 Birth Records.
127 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, entry #175, 1950 Confirmation Records.
128 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 241, entry #235, 1961 Marriage Records.
129 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 121, entry #825, 1961 Birth Records.
130 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 129, entry #912, 1963 Birth Records.
131 Information in this section submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
132 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 136, entry #18, 1946 Birth Records.
133 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 284, entry #656, 1960 Confirmation Records.
134 Marriage information submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO, via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
135 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1001, Vol.-4, p. 145, entry #9, 1916 Birth Records.
136 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 256, entry #27, 1929 Confirmation Records.
137 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 227, entry #69, 1949 Marriage Records. Also Missouri, St. Louis, Vital Records, Marriages, FHL film #0531485, Vol.-174, p. 127, license #542219.
138 Death information and names of the children originally sent to Melba Schuermann from Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY in Jan of 1979, submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
139 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 70, entry #209, 1949 Birth Records.
140 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 70, entry #70, 1949 Birth Records.
141 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 74, entry #252, 1950 Birth Records.
142 Marriage information originally sent to Melba Schuermann from Herbert Meier in Jan of 1979, submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
143 Missouri, St. Louis, Vital Records, Marriages, FHL film #0530862, Vol.-99, p. 252, license #255964.
144 Missouri, St. Louis, (new) Bethlehem Cemetery internment records, hand copied from original internment book Jun 1990, August Meier, purchased lot #7 & #8 on 8 Apr 1911, B1-2, address 9257 Cottonwood, 63136, Lot description: Emma Meier, born 1890 (no death date); next father: Ed. Mueller #5, Mother: Louise Mueller #7; Ella Meier, 1881-1976, #9; Aug Meier 1880-1954, #6; Anne Meier nee Mueller, born 1884-1921, #3; Next row down in lot: Reserved for Lorna Meier, Carl Edgar Meier, 1928-1955, #8; Victor Aug Meier, #4; Waldo Meier #2; and Albert Meier 1907-1911 share same stone.
145 Ibid. p. 127, entry #17008 Ella Meier, age 85 years, female, white, died 4 Apr 1976 Christian Hospital NE, myocardial infarction, permit #76-301839, buried 7 Apr 1976, lot-7, block-2, section-5, Wilbert Mont. Vault, Math Herman Funeral Home. Also Obituary from St. Louis Newspaper, Typed and submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992: "Meier, Ella (nee Schuermann), asleep in Jesus, Sun. April 4, 1976, beloved wife of the late August Meier, dear Mother of Herbert, Lawrence and Lorna Meier, Erna Warner and Mildred Martin, dear grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt and cousin. Funeral Wed., April 7, 10 A.M. from Math Hermann & Son's Chapel, 10212 Halls Ferry Rd. Interment Bethlehem. Member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sewing Circle and Ladies Aid. Memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church Foundation Fund or charity of your choice will be appreciated. Visitation Tues. after 2 P.M."
146 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 57, entry #50, 1922 Birth Records.
147 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 382, 1933 entry #11, Death Records; Survived by 3 brothers, 3 sisters and grandparents. Also Missouri, St. Louis, (new) Bethlehem Cemetery interment records, hand copied from original interment book Jun of 1990, p. 137, entry #4921, Victor Aug. Meier, 10 years, male, white, 2500 Salisbury ST, Died 11 Jun 1933, bron. pneumonia; Beiderwieden Funeral Home, lot-7, Block-2, Section 51, buried 14 Jun 1933. Melba Schuermann says he died from Rheumatic Fever.
148 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 62, entry #3, 1924 Birth Records. Information also submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
149 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 295, entry #3, 1937 Confirmation Records. Information also submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
150 Information submitted by Martha Kaiser, Cole Camp, MO. Marriage information also submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
151 Birth/Baptismal/parents names submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
152 Confirmation information submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
153 Information in this section submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
154 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 64, entry #133, 1948 Birth Records.
155 Sponsors submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
156 Information in this section submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
157 Ibid.
158 Ibid.
159 Birth information submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
160 Ibid.
161 Ibid.
162 Ibid.
163 Information in this section submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
164 Marriage information submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
165 Birth/baptismal/confirmation information submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
166 Information in this section submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
167 Ibid.
168 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
169 Ibid.
170 Ibid.
171 Ibid.
172 Information in this section submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
173 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
174 Information in this section submitted by Herbert Meier of Vestal, NY via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
175 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 66, entry #8, 1925 Birth Records.
176 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 300, entry #5, 1939 Confirmation Records.
177 Marriage information submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
178 Birth information submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
179 Information in this section submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
180 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 70, entry #205, 1949 Birth Records.
181 Confirmation information submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
182 Marriage information submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
183 Birth information originally sent to Melba Schuermann from Herbert Meier in Jan of 1979, submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
184 Ibid.
185 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 87, entry #416, 1952 Birth Records.
186 Confirmation information submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
187 Marriage information submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
188 Birth/baptismal information submitted by Lawrence Meier of Florissant, MO via Melba Schuermann of Kirkwood, MO 1992.
189 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 66, entry #7, 1925 Birth Records.
190 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 301, entry #19, 1939 Confirmation Records.
191 Information submitted by Melba Schuermann, Kirkwood, MO, 1992.
192 Missouri, St. Louis, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 80, entry #14, 1928 Birth Records.
193 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-5, p. 305, entry #27, 1941 Confirmation Records.
194 Ibid., CHI film #1002, Vol.-6, p. 267, entry #218, 1955 Death Records. Also Missouri, St. Louis, (new) Bethlehem Cemetery internment records, hand copied from original internment book Jun of 1990, p. 53, entry #7996, Carl Edgar Meier, 27 years, male, white, died 3 Jul 1955 St. Charles, MO, drowning, permit #6, registration district #306, primary registration #6048, interment 7 Jul 1955, Lot-7, Block-2, Section-5, Norwalk Concrete Vault, Math Hermann Funeral Home.