Monthly Archives: June 2021

“Sister Millie”

Emilie.

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“ When I was 11 years old, my Mam’s Sister died when her Baby was born.”

Maria Krehbiel Krehbiel was born in 1866 and died in 1899. She married “Red Jake” Jacob P. Krehbiel on December 29, 1882. “Red Jake” and his family were so poor when they emigrated that they stayed with an Amish group … Continue reading

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“The time when Brother Ben got married.  That was May 3, 1906.”

…to Lena Krehbiel The Generations

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“ their is where Alvins Hart trubel begon”

John B. has skipped ahead to when he was a parent. Alvin is his 4th child. From The Generations: 4. Alvin Johnny, born June 6, 1918, died September 14, 1939. Married Esther Schmidt on May 3, 1939.  Alvin is buried … Continue reading

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How far was it to Moundridge?

2021 map from Turkey Creek township to Moundridge section 23 is the second square from the right, just above the road (now named Arrowhead) that goes east to Moundridge. Each square is a mile.

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1884 map of Turkey Creek Township McPherson County Kansas

1884 map sections 23 and 24 are most relevant to the John B. Goering family history. Goering is spelled Gehring. Elisabeth Gehring was John B. Goering’s grandmother.

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“Brother Ben”

Brother Ben, often referred to as Benjamin B., was born on November 8, 1883. John B. on July 27, 1889, so yes, roughly 6 years apart. Benjamin B., Emilie, and John B. were the youngest of 8 children.

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“ sister Emilie”

We will hear a lot about sister Emilie in John B’s stories, but for now we will note that she was born on May 14, 1887. John B was born on July 27, 1889. They were the youngest of 8 … Continue reading

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“Some taughts of my Child hood days”

Art wrote: “Many of the family were aware that Dad had done some journal writing, in which he recorded various anecdotes, special family occasions, remembrance of family history, and much of his philosophy. He did this with encouragement from several … Continue reading

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Reunion 2018 snapshots

Daniel and Bobbie with Lori, Grayson, Cheri, Tim, Orletta, and Rosie Suzi and Bobbie with Marcia, Eldon, Valerie, Rosie and Tim? Charlie? Reunion memorabilia logo designed by Erika

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