A Smörgåsbord of Stories
It’s my Birthday Week, so I’m telling a story about one of my own life-adventures (like I did last year). In 2008, Patrick and I traveled to Dartmoor, England for a hiking trip. While researching, I discovered the hobby of letterboxing which originated in Dartmoor … read more
Joseph Fleischhacker (1891-1946) was born in Apetlon, Burgenland, Austria, immigrated to America and resided in St. Paul, Minnesota. Katherine née Fleischhacker (1890-1957) was born in Pamhagen, Burgenland, Austria, immigrated to America and resided in St. Paul, Minnesota. Together they forged a great partnership. Church … read more
Last week, we looked at a couple of sources for Robert “Robin” Bowmar’s involvement in the Battle of Blue Licks, one of the last battles of the American Revolution. For an in-depth look at how he escaped the gruesome battle, we are indebted to a … read more
The Battle of Blue Licks was one of the last battles of the American Revolution. Ten months after Cornwallis’s surrender at Yorktown, British and patriot forces met on a hill next to the Licking River in what is now Robertson/Nicholas Counties, Kentucky (then Kentucky County, … read more
In 1984, Patrick and I took a trip to Alaska with my septuagenarian grandparents, Mae (Lydick) & Otto Norenberg. Back in the 1970s, Grandpa started the long trek north, but had a medical emergency in Alberta. The trip was shortened when medical transport flew Grandpa … read more
My initial attempt to join the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) resulted in my first-choice family-line being rejected (for lack of a proven connection between a particular generation of Garnetts). Fortunately, the DAR allows prospective members to re-apply with an alternate patriot-ancestor. In October … read more
Katherine Fleischhacker (1922-2018) moved to St. Paul, Minnesota with her family when she was a tenth grader. During her first year at Central High School, she earned a Sophomore Honor Medal. Year after year, she remembered choosing the toughest teachers. She excelled in her classes. … read more
From 1936-1939 Katherine Fleischhacker (1922-2018) attended Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. She studied diligently and received excellent grades. Her high school academic achievements are to be remembered as an example to all. September 1936 The Joseph Fleischhacker family moved from a small township … read more
Franziska Ganser (1869-1951) married Friedrich Fleischhacker (1858-1947) June 4, 1889 in Pamhagen, Burgenland, Austria. Two of their daughters immigrated to the United States: Katherine (Fleischhacker) Fleischhacker (1890-1957) and Franziska (Fleischhacker) Hafner (1895-1978). Chalk Portrait Daughter Franziska “Frances” Fleischhacker brought this chalk portrait of her … read more
Marilynn Louise Norenberg passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023. She was born January 5, 1933 to Frank and Gert Gentzkow in LaMoure, ND. After graduating from high school, Marilynn completed a one-year teaching certificate at Valley City State Teacher’s College (VCSTC). The next year … read more