The Aschbrenner Family
- Publication date: February 2022
- Pages: 728
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- This books explores Aschbrenner family history. Friedrich August Aschbrenner had a son, named Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner, who immigrated to Marathon County, Wisconsin. This book traces thousands of descendants of the immigrant. Detailed biographies are provided for the families of our direct line from Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner through Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner and Frederick August Helmut Aschbrenner to Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner.
- Winner of the Wisconsin Historical Society 2023 Board of Curators Genealogy/Family History Book Award.
Pedigree Chart for Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner
Pedigree Chart for Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner
Ancestors Report for Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner
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Consumption
Last week, as I recovered from Thanksgiving and started thinking about Christmas, I was able to find a bit of time to work on family history. I was mostly consumed with work on children and other descendants of my ancestors William and Milly McCall. During the week I ran into a couple relatives who died… Read more: Consumption -
Genealogy Book Award
I am quite humbled to have been nominated and beyond thrilled to have been selected as the winner of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s 2023 Genealogy Book Award. I take my genealogy work quite seriously and it feels really good to have some of that hard work acknowledged. Echoing the award letter, I spend a lot… Read more: Genealogy Book Award -
The Aschbrenner Family book is finished!
It is an exciting day when the mailman brings me a box containing books that I wrote. In all my years working in the corporate world, I never felt the sense of excitement and satisfaction that I do when I can touch and feel the results of a genealogy project in the form of a… Read more: The Aschbrenner Family book is finished! -
Sally’s Photos – Page #47 – People and Indian School
People and Indian School The 47th and final page of Sally’s photo album featured many pictures of people. Sally was back in Wausau by then, beginning her life with Norman. Some photos have been labeled (after the fact) as being from “Indian School Tomah Wisconsin.” Alice with an Easter Lily Alice Aschbrenner poses with an… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #47 – People and Indian School -
Sally’s Photos – Page #46 – Farewell to Washington and Back to Wisconsin
Farewell to Washington and Back to Wisconsin The 46th page of Sally’s photo album includes the last photos from Washington D.C. and a variety of shots from Wisconsin. Washington D.C. Four more photos of Sally in Washington D.C. were included on this page of the album. Sally and a friend in Washington D.C. Pictured: Selma… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #46 – Farewell to Washington and Back to Wisconsin -
Sally’s Photos – Page #45 – Mostly Washington
Mostly Washington The 45th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos mostly taken in and around Washington, D.C. A few other shots were on the page as well. One more from Atlantic City One last photo of Sally in her bathing suit on the beach at Atlantic City. Pictured: Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner.… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #45 – Mostly Washington -
Sally’s Photos – Page #44 – Wisconsin, Arlington, and Atlantic City
Wisconsin, Arlington, and Atlantic City The 44th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in Wisconsin, Washington DC, Arlington National Cemetery and Atlantic Cemetery. We possibly get our first glimpses of Norman, Sally’s future husband. One more apple blossom photo There does seem to be no end to the apple blossom… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #44 – Wisconsin, Arlington, and Atlantic City -
Sally’s Photos – Page #43 – DC and a Trip Home
DC and a Trip Home The 43rd page of Sally’s photo album featured pictures taken in 1931 and 1932 while she lived in Washington, DC. A few photos were probably from her trip home to Wisconsin in June 1932. Back in Wisconsin According to the Wausau Daily Record-Herald, Sally was on vacation in June, 1932,… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #43 – DC and a Trip Home -
Sally’s Photos – Page #42 – Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. The 42nd page of Sally’s photo album takes us back to Washington D.C. Many of the photos are similar to those a few pages back in the album. Sally is seen, in several seasons, hanging out with ladies in Washington D.C. Winter at the capital city U.S. Capitol The United States Capitol, in… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #42 – Washington D.C. -
Sally’s Photos – Page #41 – The Lodge
The Lodge The 41st page of Sally’s photo album contained photos of Sally at a YWCA camp called, “The Lodge.” There were also some shots from Washington D.C. and a couple photos of people. Based on their location in the photo album, it seems that all Sally’s photos should have been in Washington D.C. But… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #41 – The Lodge -
Sally’s Photos – Page #40 – Scenes and People
Scenes and People The 40th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken while she was living in Washington, D.C. That man again… The identity of this man is still now known. He was featured on the last page of the album too. The best guess still is that he probably was… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #40 – Scenes and People -
Sally’s Photos – Page #39 – Washington and Niagara Falls
Washington and Niagara Falls The 39th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken while she worked in Washington DC and on a trip to Niagara Falls. Post Office and Union Station Sally labeled this photo to show the post office and Union Station in Washington, D.C. Location: Washington, D.C. Date: 1932.… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #39 – Washington and Niagara Falls -
Sally’s Photos – Page #38 – New friends and new sights in Washington
New friends and new sights in Washington The 38th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in Washington DC as well as some postcards she collected. She arrived in Washington in November 1931 and started exploring on her days off work. Architecture and scenes Location: Washington, District of Columbia Date: 1931-32.… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #38 – New friends and new sights in Washington -
Sally’s Photos – Page #37 – People and Camp
People and camp The 37th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken of people and at camp. These pictures were probably from around 1931. She was making a major move in her life, packing up and moving to Washington, D.C. to work in the patent office. Before she left in November… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #37 – People and Camp -
Sally’s Photos – Page #36 – Marian in California and Miscellaneous Shots
Marian in California and Miscellaneous Shots The 36th page of Sally’s photo album included many more photographs from Marian in California. Those were followed by many miscellaneous pictures without any particular date or theme. Marian in California These photos are more meaningful now that the identity of Marion is known. For months, she was a… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #36 – Marian in California and Miscellaneous Shots -
Sally’s Photos – Page #35 – An Assortment
An Assortment The 35th page of Sally’s photo album contained an assortment of photos that seem to have been from disconnected times and places. Moving forward in time, through the pages, we are up to about 1929. Yet, several of the photos seem to be from Sally’s friend Marion in California, and one of those… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #35 – An Assortment -
Sally’s Photos – Page #34 – Gals and Farm and Family
Gals and Farm and Family The 34th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1929. It shows Sally having fun with friends, some time on a farm, and a photo of extended family. Fun with the gals The first few photos on this page show Sally having fun… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #34 – Gals and Farm and Family -
Sally’s Photos – Page #33 – Snow and Golf
Snow and Golf The 33rd page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1928-29. Sally is shown with friends in the snow and playing golf. Fun in the snow Sally, second from right, and friends pose on a winter day. Pictured: Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner, second from right, and unidentified… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #33 – Snow and Golf -
Sally’s Photos – Page #32 – Family Woods and Water
Family, Woods, and Water The 31st page of Sally’s photo album featured additional photos from the Eau Claire Dells and a few other shots. Milk for the gals In this photo, Sally’s friend Elizabeth Lemke is enjoying some milk as she and three other friends pose by a lake. Pictured: Elizabeth Louise Lemke, front and… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #32 – Family Woods and Water -
Sally’s Photos – Page #31 – Eau Claire Dells and Parade
Eau Claire Dells and parade The 31st page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in the Eau Claire Dells and of a Wausau parade. Eau Claire Dells “Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aschbrenner and children, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Meyer and son of Kenosha and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Aschbrenner of the… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #31 – Eau Claire Dells and Parade -
Sally’s Photos – Page #30 – Boating and Iowa
Boating and Iowa The 30th page of Sally’s photo album included pictures of boating and of a trip to Iowa. Ed and Laura and the kids Sally would have been standing on shore when she captured this photo. It seems that Sally was on a trip to a lake with her Aunt Laura and Uncle… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #30 – Boating and Iowa -
Sally’s Photos – Page #29 – Coolidge Comes to Town
Coolidge comes to town The 29th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around August 1928. One more knicker picture. President Coolidge paid Wausau a visit. Sally was with friends and around water. A couple postcards. Those are the images that filled the 29th page in the album. Knickers… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #29 – Coolidge Comes to Town -
Sally’s Photos – Page #28 – Sally and Friends
Sally and friends The 28th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken of Sally and her friends in 1928. Fur coats The first four photos on this album page feature Sally and friends donning fur coats. Just what was needed to keep out the cold in Wisconsin winters? Secor’s Women’s Wear… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #28 – Sally and Friends -
Sally’s Photos – Page #27 – Live Y’ers
Live Y’ers The 27th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken with groups of friends. At least some of these are likely taken at Live Y’ers events. The Live Y’ers was a group through the Y.W.C.A. for young professional women. These were probably taken in 1927 and 1928. Dressed up and… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #27 – Live Y’ers -
Sally’s Photos – Page #26 – Aschbrenners and Water
Aschbrenners and Water The 26th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos of the Aschbrenner family and then view shots including bodies of water. Ed and Laura Aschbrenner family The Ed and Laura Aschbrenner family pose in front of a car on the Fred Aschbrenner farm. Pictured: Laura Fehlhaber, Elsie Edna Aschbrenner,… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #26 – Aschbrenners and Water -
Sally’s Photos – Page #25 – Ervin Anklam Wedding plus
Ervin Anklam Wedding plus The 25th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken on 22 May 1926 at Rib Falls, Marathon, Wisconsin. On that day, Ervin Edward Emil Anklam, one of Sally’s maternal first cousins, married Florence Mary Dern. A few other miscellaneous photos fit on the page as well. Florence… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #25 – Ervin Anklam Wedding plus -
Sally’s Photos – Page #24 – Hollywood and Family
Hollywood and Family The 24th page of Sally’s photo album featured photos that were sent to her from Hollywood, California. Sally wasn’t in California and did not take the photos, but she put them in her album. The remainder of photos were taken closer to home and feature Sally and her family. Marion in California… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #24 – Hollywood and Family -
Sally’s Photos – Page #23 – Camp and Damsels in Distress
Camp and Damsels in Distress The 23rd page of Sally’s photo album continues to show us life at Camp Wakanda. It also shows that Sally and her girlfriends knew how to have a good time. Sally was traveling as part of a trio in these photos. Because she was identified in the album, we know… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #23 – Camp and Damsels in Distress -
Sally’s Photos – Page #22 – Spider Lake and Camp Wakanda
Spider Lake and Camp Wakanda The 22nd page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1926. A caption written on the album page years after the photos were taken says, “Spider Lake.” So, presumably, Sally and friends took a trip to Spider Lake. The rest of the photos are… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #22 – Spider Lake and Camp Wakanda -
Sally’s Photos – Page #21 – Madison Dells Kids
Madison, Dells, Kids The 21st page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1924 or 1925. There weren’t many pictures on this page. Just four. We see a continuation of Sally’s visit to Madison, a stop in the Wisconsin Dells, and one photo of children, including two or her… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #21 – Madison Dells Kids -
Sally’s Photos – Page #20 Hiking, Kids, and Madison
Hiking, Kids, and Madison The 20th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1924-25. The first pictures are a continuation of her winter hike with the Y.W.C.A. Live Y’ers group. Next there are some family photos. Then, a couple pictures from a trip to the city of Madison.… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #20 Hiking, Kids, and Madison -
Sally’s Photos – Page #19 Costumed, Water, and Winter Hiking
Costumed, Water, and Winter Hiking The 19th page of Sally’s photo album featured photos of Sally dressed up for some special occasion, a couple water scenes, and photos from a winter outing. The photos were likely taken between 1923 and 1925, as a couple of the photos feature Sally in front of their temporary Wausau… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #19 Costumed, Water, and Winter Hiking -
Sally’s Photos – Page #18 – Scenery, Family, and a Wedding
Scenery, Family, and a Wedding The 18th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1925. We see some landscape photos, some great family photos, and candid shots from a friend’s wedding. Scenery Country roads and lake views. These places aren’t identified, but the photos were surely taken in… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #18 – Scenery, Family, and a Wedding -
Sally’s Photos – Page #17 – Farm, Home, and Service
Farm, Home, and Service The 17th page of Sally’s photo album featured a random collection of photos. Maybe this was a catch-all or miscellaneous page in the album. The photos were probably taken anywhere from 1923 to 1928. Evelyn. Maybe? Since Sally spent a lot of time with her Aunt Laura and Uncle Ed, even… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #17 – Farm, Home, and Service -
Sally’s Photos – Page #16 – Winter in Marathon Park
Winter in Marathon Park The 16th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in Marathon Park in wintertime. They were most likely taken in early 1924. Marathon Park is large park in the city of Wausau. It has several buildings, and, among other uses, it is used each summer as a… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #16 – Winter in Marathon Park -
Sally’s Photos – Page #15 – Wood for Breakfast
Wood for breakfast The 15th page of Sally’s photo album featured photos of family and camp. The catchy title, “wood for breakfast,” was added by on the album page by someone other than Sally. The only photo that was labeled was identified only as April 8, 1923. Given some of the gals were wearing the… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #15 – Wood for Breakfast -
Sally’s Photos – Page #14 – Camp Wakanda and More
Camp Wakanda and more The 14th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken during her stay at Camp Wakanda on Clear Lake (north of Wausau, near Tomahawk, Wisconsin). A few other assorted photos filled the page as well. Sally was involved with the Y.W.C.A. The Girl Reserves were set up for… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #14 – Camp Wakanda and More -
Sally’s Photos – Page #13 – Farm and Falls
Farm and Falls The thirteenth page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1923-26. Cement work Sally captured a photo of men doing some cement work. While the photo isn’t labeled, the guys on the far right are Sally’s uncles Edward and Frank Aschbrenner. The young guy, on the… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #13 – Farm and Falls -
Sally’s Photos – Page #12 – Cars and Farm
Cars and Farm The 12th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1923. The page featured photos of Sally’s car and scenes from the family farm. Picnic in a field Members of the Aschbrenner family are shown picnicking in a field with their automobile close by. The woman… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #12 – Cars and Farm -
Sally’s Photos – Page #11 – Curtis and Yale Friends
Curtis & Yale Friends The eleventh page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1923. Sally was a young professional. She had started her career as a stenographer at Curtis & Yale in Wausau. The woodworking company, who manufactured sash, door, blinds, mouldings, chairs, and interior finishings, was a… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #11 – Curtis and Yale Friends -
Sally’s Photos – Page #10 – Picnic and Party
Picnic and Party The tenth page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1921. The photos feature a picnic on the farm and a High School party. Girls in the corn Sally (third from left) and friends pose in the cornfield. Pictured: Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner (third from left) and… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #10 – Picnic and Party -
Sally’s Photos – Page #09 – Friends and Animals
Friends and Animals The ninth page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1921. Flowers in the wood pile These unidentified women are enjoying a bouquet of flowers while standing in a wood pile. Pictured: Unidentified. Location: Marathon County, Wisconsin. Date: circa 1921. Girls with flowers on a log… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #09 – Friends and Animals -
Sally’s Photos – Page #08 – Trees and Friends and Friends in Trees
Trees and Friends and Friends in Trees The eighth page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1920-21. Sally didn’t label the photos, but we can safely assume the page was filled with friends from high school. These gals look a little younger than high school seniors, so even… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #08 – Trees and Friends and Friends in Trees -
Sally’s Photos – Page #07 – Loved Ones and Friends
Loved Ones and Friends The seven page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1922. Fun in Wausau The following two photos were taken at the Ed and Laura Aschbrenner house at 922 South 4th Avenue, Wausau, Marathon, Wisconsin. It seems that Sally and Aunt Laura had some fun… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #07 – Loved Ones and Friends -
Sally’s Photos – Page #06 – Gals and Kids and Relatives
Gals and Kids and Relatives The sixth page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1920-22. Lettes Choice Sally didn’t leave us captions on this photo or others on the page, so we can only guess. Could this have been some sort of school party? Was “lettes choice” a… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #06 – Gals and Kids and Relatives -
Sally’s Photos – Page #05 – Girls and Relatives
Girls and Relatives The fifth page of Sally’s photo album contained shots with friends and lots of extended family. On the bridge at midnight Sally, far left, and two other women stand on a bridge, supposedly at midnight. Pictured: Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner, far left. Others unidentified. Location: Unknown. Probably Marathon County, Wisconsin. Buddy and Tattine… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #05 – Girls and Relatives -
Sally’s Photos – Page #04 – Trip to Laona
Glimpses of Our Trip to Laona, 1920 The fourth page of Sally’s photograph album was a collection of photos from her trip to Laona, Forest County, Wisconsin. She took the trip in 1920 with her Aunt Laura and Uncle Ed Aschbrenner. Reflections in Stange Park The first photo stop on the trip was Stange Park… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #04 – Trip to Laona -
Sally’s Photos – Page #03 – Old Folks, Relatives, Soldiers, and the Clover Dairy Farm
Old Folks, Relatives, Soldiers, and the Clover Dairy Farm Meditating As a teenager, Sally lived with her uncle Edward and Aunt Laura so that she could attend school in Wausau. Uncle Ed was her dad’s brother and Aunt Laura was her mom’s sister. So Sally and Evelyn, the baby in the photo, were double cousins.… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #03 – Old Folks, Relatives, Soldiers, and the Clover Dairy Farm -
Sally’s Photos – Page #02 – Transportation, Scenery, Extended Family, and School
Transportation, Scenery, Extended Family, and School The second page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken in and around 1920. The dear old … The Aschbrenner family’s first Ford was photographed. Sally captioned it, “The dear old ____, 1920.” Sure wish I could read that last word. Can anyone tell what it… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #02 – Transportation, Scenery, Extended Family, and School -
Sally’s Photos – Page #01 – Farm and Family
Farm and Family Sally’s album starts in about 1920 when she was a teenager. Her early photos show life on the farm, surrounded by family. Sally The first photo in Sally’s photo album is a photo titled, “Sally.” What an appropriate way to start this series! Sally was a teenager when this photo was taken… Read more: Sally’s Photos – Page #01 – Farm and Family -
Suffrage – The 1920 Election
This is the fifth segment in our series about women’s suffrage. In the first, you were introduced to our sixteen female ancestors who were alive in the United States in 1920 when the 19th Amendment was signed on 26 Aug 1920. The second post gave a summary of the path leading to gaining full voting… Read more: Suffrage – The 1920 Election -
Suffrage – Missed Elections Part 2 -1896 through 1916This is the fourth post in our series on women’s suffrage. In the first post you were introduced to our sixteen female ancestors who were alive when the 19th Amendment was ratified. In the second, you got a brief history lesson on voting prior to the 19th Amendment. This post and the previous post discuss… Read more: Suffrage – Missed Elections Part 2 -1896 through 1916
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Suffrage – Missed Elections Part 1 – 1868 through 1892This is the third post in our series on women’s suffrage. In the first post you were introduced to our sixteen female ancestors who were alive when the 19th Amendment was ratified. In the second, you got a brief history lesson on voting prior to the 19th Amendment. This post discusses what our ladies missed… Read more: Suffrage – Missed Elections Part 1 – 1868 through 1892
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Suffrage – The Path to Voting RightsThis is the second post in our series on Women’s Suffrage. The first post introduced you to our sixteen female ancestors who were living in the United States in 1920 when the 19th Amendment was signed on 26 Aug 1920. This post covers efforts leading up to women getting full voter rights. Some Votes Cast… Read more: Suffrage – The Path to Voting Rights
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Suffrage – Our Female VotersThis first post in the series introduces you to our sixteen female ancestors who were alive in the United States in 1920 when the 19th Amendment was signed on 26 Aug 1920. Subsequent posts will cover efforts leading up to women getting full voting rights, elections in which our ladies were not to allowed to… Read more: Suffrage – Our Female Voters
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Wilhelmina Mathwich
Wilhelmina Mathwich (1817-1899) Wilhelmina Mathwich was born in 1817 in Hansfelde, Posen, Prussia. There are roadblocks to finding out more about Wilhelmina’s origin. Her parents may have been Daniel Mathwich and Anna Marie. She probably had several siblings. But, her birth and baptism records have not been confirmed by this researcher. The records to prove… Read more: Wilhelmina Mathwich -
Happy Birthday Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner
Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner (1810-1885) Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner was born on 19 Oct 1810 in Posen, Prussia as the child of Friedrich August Aschbrenner. We know nothing about his mother or his childhood. When he was born, there was no country named Germany. The area of his birth was a part of a country named Prussia.… Read more: Happy Birthday Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner -
Happy Birthday Bertha Auguste Henriette Kluender
Bertha Auguste Henriette Kluender (1848-1936) Bertha Auguste Henriette Kluender was born on 12 Oct 1848 in Tutzluf, Germany as the fifth child of Joachim Heinrich Klünder and Anna Louise Charlotte Prechel. She had four siblings, namely: William A., August, Johanne Caroline Wilhelmine, and Heinrich “Henry.” Or was she born in Putzluf? Different sources give different… Read more: Happy Birthday Bertha Auguste Henriette Kluender -
Happy Birthday Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner
Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner (1839-1935) Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner was born on 14 Feb 1839 in Hansfelde, Posen, Prussia, as the second child of Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner and Wilhelmina Mathwich. He had five siblings, namely: Gustav Edward, Adolph Friedrich Wilhelm, Herman August Ernest, Mathilda Alvine, and Albertina A. Aschbrenner. Hansfelde is now called Gieczynek, Wielkopolskie, Poland. In Prussia,… Read more: Happy Birthday Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner -
Girls Gone Wild 1917 Style
Girls Gone Wild 1917 Style Nearly every week, a mystery is solved or some interesting twig (or nut) appears somewhere on the family tree. Here is a little news of recent findings. I came across the following Wausau Daily Record-Herald article from 27 Apr 1917. Driving, shooting, carrying on? It sounds like Alice (Fehlhaber) Aschbrenner… Read more: Girls Gone Wild 1917 Style -
Going back 102 years to 18 October 1915
Most days of most lives are “ordinary.” But our ordinary is likely very different than the ordinary of our ancestors. Though, in some ways things are probably similar. So, this is the first of a series of what will become regular blog posts in which we will go back in time to explore what our… Read more: Going back 102 years to 18 October 1915 -
Happy Birthday Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner
Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner (1810-1885) Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner was born on 19 Oct 1810 in Posen, Prussia, Germany as the child of Friedrich August Aschbrenner. When he was 25, he married Anna Christine Prochnow in 1836 in Posen, Prussia (Dzierżążno Wielkie [Gross-Drensen]). Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner and Anna Christine Prochnow had the following child: Anna died 21… Read more: Happy Birthday Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner -
Happy Birthday Ernestine-Caroline Neuman
Ernestine-Caroline Neuman (1811-1873) Ernestine-Caroline Neuman was born on 23 Sep 1811 in Posen, Prussia, Germany. The names of her parents are not yet known. When she was about 21 years-old, she married Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber, son of _____ Fehlhaber and Mary, in Posen, Prussia, Germany. Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber and Ernestine-Caroline Neuman had the following children: Ernestine-Caroline… Read more: Happy Birthday Ernestine-Caroline Neuman -
Happy Birthday Alice Rosalie FehlhaberAlice Rosalie Fehlhaber (1880-1970) Alice Rosalie Fehlhaber was born on 10 September 1880 in the Town of Berlin, Marathon, Wisconsin, as the fifth child of Carl F. Fehlhaber and Emilie Friedericke Luise Draeger. She had six siblings, namely: Mathilde A. Emilie, Emma Wilhelmine Maria, Carl Fredrich Henre, Maria Pauline Louise, Laura, and Robert Edward O.… Read more: Happy Birthday Alice Rosalie Fehlhaber
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Happy Birthday Frederick A Helmut Aschbrenner
Frederick A Helmut Aschbrenner (1874-1968) Frederick A Helmut Aschbrenner was born on 03 Aug 1874 in the Town of Berlin, Marathon, Wisconsin as the third child of Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner and Bertha Auguste Henriette Kluender. He had eleven siblings, namely: Heinrich Frederick Franz, Carl Albert Emil, Otto Emil Valentine, Martha Anna Mathilda, Edward Albert Reinhart,… Read more: Happy Birthday Frederick A Helmut Aschbrenner -
Happy Birthday Sally
Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner (1904-1983) Happy Birthday Sally! Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner was born on 07 May 1904 in Berlin, Marathon, Wisconsin, 112 years ago today. She was the first child of Frederick A Helmut Aschbrenner and Alice Rosalie Fehlhaber. She had one sibling, namely: Frederick Carl Aschbrenner. Sadly, Freddy died at age 27. She was called… Read more: Happy Birthday Sally -
Happy Birthday Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber (1803-1885)
Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber (1803-1885) Birth and Marriage Happy birthday to Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber who was born 213 years ago on 15 March 1803. Carl’s mother’s name was Mary, but his father’s name is not yet known to us. As a young man, Carl married Ernestine-Caroline Neuman. Little is known about his early life. Pomerania, Prussia, Germany… Read more: Happy Birthday Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber (1803-1885)
Sally’s Photos – Page #37 – People and Camp
People and camp The 37th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…
Sally’s Photos – Page #32 – Family Woods and Water
Family, Woods, and Water Elizabeth Lemke, front and center, and friends. Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner. Philip…
Suffrage – Missed Elections Part 1 – 1868 through 1892
This is the third post in our series on women’s suffrage. In the first post…
Sally’s Photos – Page #22 – Spider Lake and Camp Wakanda
Spider Lake and Camp Wakanda The 22nd page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection…
Suffrage – Missed Elections Part 2 -1896 through 1916
This is the fourth post in our series on women’s suffrage. In the first post…
Sally’s Photos – Page #19 Costumed, Water, and Winter Hiking
Costumed, Water, and Winter Hiking The 19th page of Sally’s photo album featured photos of…
Sally’s Photos – Page #04 – Trip to Laona
Glimpses of Our Trip to Laona, 1920 The fourth page of Sally’s photograph album was…
Suffrage – The Path to Voting Rights
This is the second post in our series on Women’s Suffrage. The first post introduced…
Sally’s Photos – Page #38 – New friends and new sights in Washington
New friends and new sights in Washington The 38th page of Sally’s photo album featured…
Happy Birthday Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner
Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner (1839-1935) Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner was born on 14 Feb 1839 in Hansfelde,…
Consumption
Last week, as I recovered from Thanksgiving and started thinking about Christmas, I was able…
Happy Birthday Sally
Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner (1904-1983) Happy Birthday Sally! Selma Cornelia Aschbrenner was born on 07 May…
Happy Birthday Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner
Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner (1810-1885) Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner was born on 19 Oct 1810 in Posen,…
Sally’s Photos – Page #01 – Farm and Family
Farm and Family Sally’s album starts in about 1920 when she was a teenager. Her…
Sally’s Photos – Page #29 – Coolidge Comes to Town
Coolidge comes to town The 29th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…
Happy Birthday Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner
Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner (1810-1885) Friedrich Samuel Aschbrenner was born on 19 Oct 1810 in Posen,…
Suffrage – The 1920 Election
This is the fifth segment in our series about women’s suffrage. In the first, you…
Sally’s Photos – Page #09 – Friends and Animals
Friends and Animals The ninth page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…
Sally’s Photos – Page #27 – Live Y’ers
Live Y’ers The 27th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos taken…
Sally’s Photos – Page #20 Hiking, Kids, and Madison
Hiking, Kids, and Madison The 20th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…
Sally’s Photos – Page #25 – Ervin Anklam Wedding plus
Ervin Anklam Wedding plus The 25th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…
Wilhelmina Mathwich
Wilhelmina Mathwich (1817-1899) Wilhelmina Mathwich was born in 1817 in Hansfelde, Posen, Prussia. There are…
Going back 102 years to 18 October 1915
Most days of most lives are “ordinary.” But our ordinary is likely very different than…
Sally’s Photos – Page #06 – Gals and Kids and Relatives
Gals and Kids and Relatives The sixth page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection…
Sally’s Photos – Page #34 – Gals and Farm and Family
Gals and Farm and Family Sally Aschbrenner is in back row, third from left. Elizabeth…
Sally’s Photos – Page #28 – Sally and Friends
Sally and friends The 28th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…
Sally’s Photos – Page #11 – Curtis and Yale Friends
Curtis & Yale Friends The eleventh page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…
Sally’s Photos – Page #18 – Scenery, Family, and a Wedding
Scenery, Family, and a Wedding The 18th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection…
Happy Birthday Alice Rosalie Fehlhaber
Alice Rosalie Fehlhaber (1880-1970) Alice Rosalie Fehlhaber was born on 10 September 1880 in the…
Sally’s Photos – Page #14 – Camp Wakanda and More
Camp Wakanda and more The 14th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…
The Aschbrenner Family book is finished!
It is an exciting day when the mailman brings me a box containing books that…
Sally’s Photos – Page #31 – Eau Claire Dells and Parade
Eau Claire Dells and parade The 31st page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection…
Sally’s Photos – Page #42 – Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. The 42nd page of Sally’s photo album takes us back to Washington D.C….
Suffrage – Our Female Voters
This first post in the series introduces you to our sixteen female ancestors who were…
Sally’s Photos – Page #44 – Wisconsin, Arlington, and Atlantic City
Wisconsin, Arlington, and Atlantic City The 44th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection…
Sally’s Photos – Page #12 – Cars and Farm
Cars and Farm The 12th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…
Sally’s Photos – Page #07 – Loved Ones and Friends
Loved Ones and Friends The seven page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…
Sally’s Photos – Page #23 – Camp and Damsels in Distress
Camp and Damsels in Distress The 23rd page of Sally’s photo album continues to show…
Sally’s Photos – Page #24 – Hollywood and Family
Hollywood and Family The 24th page of Sally’s photo album featured photos that were sent…
Sally’s Photos – Page #43 – DC and a Trip Home
DC and a Trip Home The 43rd page of Sally’s photo album featured pictures taken…
Sally’s Photos – Page #26 – Aschbrenners and Water
Aschbrenners and Water The 26th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…
Sally’s Photos – Page #39 – Washington and Niagara Falls
Washington and Niagara Falls The 39th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…
Sally’s Photos – Page #13 – Farm and Falls
Farm and Falls The thirteenth page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…
Girls Gone Wild 1917 Style
Girls Gone Wild 1917 Style Nearly every week, a mystery is solved or some interesting…
Sally’s Photos – Page #36 – Marian in California and Miscellaneous Shots
Marian in California and Miscellaneous Shots The 36th page of Sally’s photo album included many…
Sally’s Photos – Page #16 – Winter in Marathon Park
Winter in Marathon Park The 16th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…
Happy Birthday Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber (1803-1885)
Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber (1803-1885) Birth and Marriage Happy birthday to Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber who was…
Sally’s Photos – Page #17 – Farm, Home, and Service
Farm, Home, and Service The 17th page of Sally’s photo album featured a random collection…
Sally’s Photos – Page #33 – Snow and Golf
Snow and Golf Sally (second from right) and friends enjoying winter. Sally (back, far left)…
Sally’s Photos – Page #05 – Girls and Relatives
Girls and Relatives The fifth page of Sally’s photo album contained shots with friends and…
Sally’s Photos – Page #35 – An Assortment
An Assortment Ice. Sally. Elizabeth Lemke and Sally Aschbrenner. Aschbrenner swimming, from left, Elsie, Fred,…
Sally’s Photos – Page #40 – Scenes and People
Scenes and People The 40th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…
Happy Birthday Frederick A Helmut Aschbrenner
Frederick A Helmut Aschbrenner (1874-1968) Frederick A Helmut Aschbrenner was born on 03 Aug 1874…
Sally’s Photos – Page #08 – Trees and Friends and Friends in Trees
Trees and Friends and Friends in Trees The eighth page of Sally’s photo album featured…
Sally’s Photos – Page #30 – Boating and Iowa
Boating and Iowa The 30th page of Sally’s photo album included pictures of boating and…
Happy Birthday Bertha Auguste Henriette Kluender
Bertha Auguste Henriette Kluender (1848-1936) Bertha Auguste Henriette Kluender Aschbrenner. Bertha Auguste Henriette Kluender was…
Sally’s Photos – Page #10 – Picnic and Party
Picnic and Party The tenth page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…
Sally’s Photos – Page #47 – People and Indian School
People and Indian School The 47th and final page of Sally’s photo album featured many…
Sally’s Photos – Page #15 – Wood for Breakfast
Wood for breakfast The 15th page of Sally’s photo album featured photos of family and…
Sally’s Photos – Page #02 – Transportation, Scenery, Extended Family, and School
Transportation, Scenery, Extended Family, and School The second page of Sally’s photo album featured a…
Sally’s Photos – Page #45 – Mostly Washington
Mostly Washington The 45th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos mostly…
Sally’s Photos – Page #46 – Farewell to Washington and Back to Wisconsin
Farewell to Washington and Back to Wisconsin The 46th page of Sally’s photo album includes…
Happy Birthday Ernestine-Caroline Neuman
Ernestine-Caroline Neuman (1811-1873) Ernestine-Caroline Neuman was born on 23 Sep 1811 in Posen, Prussia, Germany. The…
Genealogy Book Award
I am quite humbled to have been nominated and beyond thrilled to have been selected…
Sally’s Photos – Page #41 – The Lodge
The Lodge The 41st page of Sally’s photo album contained photos of Sally at a…
Sally’s Photos – Page #03 – Old Folks, Relatives, Soldiers, and the Clover Dairy Farm
Old Folks, Relatives, Soldiers, and the Clover Dairy Farm “Meditating” “First Lesson” “Prairie Schooner” “Old…
Sally’s Photos – Page #21 – Madison Dells Kids
Madison, Dells, Kids The 21st page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…
