Wehrmann, Wilhelmine Florentine Charlotte

Other Events:

• Baptism: 19 Oct 1834, Almena, Principality of Lippe
• Immigration: 1851, Missouri, USA
• Census: Aug 1860, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
The Fiegenbaum family is in possession of a manuscript in German that I transcribe as follows:

Wilhelmine Florentine Charlotta Wehrmann
eheliche Tochter [von?] Colon Adolph Wehrmann nr 13 zu
Almana und dessen Ehefrau Wilhelmine Kater
deselbst, ist zu Almana geboren d. 7t (siebten)
October 1834 achtzehnhundert vier und dreißig und d.
19t desselben Monate und Jahre getauft.
               [word] aus dem Kirchenbuch[ ] zu Almana.

Almana d. 7t April 1849

                                                  Rainart,
[seal]                                        Pastor [surname unknown ]

I have translated the letter as follows:

Wilhelmine Florentine Charlotta Wehrmann
legitimate daughter [of?] Colon Adolph Wehrmann of number 13
Almana and his wife Wilhelmine Kater
of the same place, was born in Almana on the 7th (seventh) of
October 1834 eighteen-hundred thirty-four and
baptized on the 19th of the same month and year.
               [word] from the Church-book at Almana

Almana, the 7th of April 1849

                                                  Rainart,
[seal]                                        Pastor [surname unknown ]

     It is solely on the basis of this document that I have settled on the order of given names, even though later sources indicate that this woman was known to family, friends and the community as Florentine.

Immigration:
At about the age of 17, Florentine, as she was commonly known; her father; her step-mother, Wilhelmine (nee Meier); her brother, Conrad Heinrich Adolph Wehrmann; her sister, Friederike Henriette Wehrmann; and her half-sister, Dorothea Charlotte Wehrmann; emigrated from Germany. The family departed Bremen aboard the ship Rebecca and landed in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 4, 1851. They settled in eastern Missouri.

Buried:
Florentine was buried in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Wilhelmine married Fiegenbaum, Hermann Heinrich 18 Feb 1853, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Hermann (son of Fiegenbaum, Johann Heinrich and Hagen, Catherina Elsabein) was born 15 Apr 1823, Ladbergen, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia; died 20 Jul 1898, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Aug 1860, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 5 Apr 1868, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1870, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Wilhelmine's parents recorded in their own hands the following information about their daughter:

     Unser Kind Wilhelmine Florentine
     geboren den 20 august
     nachmitag halbt 3 uhr 1854

In translation, this reads:

     Our child Wilhelmine Florentine
     born on the 20th of august
     in the afternoon at 2:30 1854

In the published church records of her confirmation and marriage, her name is given as Florentine Wilhelmina. The church records do not list a baptism.


Confirmation:
Florentine's confirmation is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ).

Census:
According to the 1870 U.S. enumeration, Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 15 year old female, at home, who had attended school with the year, lived on a farm served by the Hopewell post office with Herm [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 46 year old male farmer; Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 35 year old female keeping house; and six other children: Louise Fiegenbaum (female, age 13); Henry Fiegenbaum (male, age 10); Fred[erei?] Fiegenbaum (male, age 8); Anna Fiegenbaum (female, age 5); Mary Fiegenbaum (female, age 3); and Frederic Fiegenbaum (male [sic], age 1) On the basis of other information, it seems likely that this youngest child was actually Friedericke Wilhelmine Fiegenbaum, a daughter born in August 1869.

Buried:
Florentine was buried in the cemetery of the Zion Methodist Church at Truxton.

Died:
Florentine died from a mitral lesion of the heart, a condition she had for over five years. Her ill health is mentioned in the memorial card published in 1919 upon her death:

          Florentina Winter.

     Schw. Florentina Winter, geb. Fiegenbaum, erblickte das Licht dieser Welt am 20. August 1854 zu Hopewill, Mo. Am 27. August 1875 verehelichte sie sich mit ihrem nun tiefbetrübten Gattin, Hy. F. C. Winter. Diese Ehe war mit neun Kindern gesegnet. Von diesen gingen zwei der Mutter in die bessere Heimat voran. Unter der Amtstätigkeit von Br. W. Schutz fanden Br. und Schw. Winter die köstliche Perel und vereinigten sich mit der Truxton Gemeinde. Treu hat sie beigetragen zum Aufbau derselben durch Gebet und Mitwirken in Gebet- und Bekenntnisstunden, in Sonntagschule und Missionsverein. Gerne und viel hat sie beherbergt. Die Ihrigen had sie täglich angehalten zur Gottesfurcht. So war es natürlich, daß ihr Erstgeborener ins Predigtamt trat. Während der letzten fünf Jahre, aber besonders der letzten zehn Monate, hat Schw. W. viel gelitten. Oefters schein ihr Abscheiden vorhanden, doch erholte sie sich wieder, bis am 24. August die müde Seele zur Ruhe des Volkes Gottes einging. "Ich möchte heim," war ihr Losung. Sie wird überlebt bon ihrem lieben Gatten, 5 Söhnen - von denen Louis H. Gleid der St. Louis Deutschen Konferenz ist - 2 Töchtern, 26 Großkindern, 3 Brüdern und 4 Schwestern. Nebst diesen trauern um sie viele Verwandte und Freunde. Genau 44 Jahre nach dem Einzug der glücklichen Braut hat man die entseelte Hülle nach dem stillen Friedhof getragen. Als Leichentext dienten 2 Kor. 5, 1 und Off. 21, 3. 4.
     Truxton, Mo.          W. A. Dahlem.

     A translation of the text is:

          Florentina Winter.

     Sister Florentina Winter, neé Fiegenbaum, beheld the light of this world on the 20th of August 1854 at Hopewell, Missouri. On the 27th of August 1875 she married her now deeply grieving husband, Hy. F. C. Winter. This marriage was blessed with nine children. Two of these preceded their Mother to a better home. Under the office of Brother Wilhelm Schutz, Brother and Sister Winter found the precious pearl and united themselves with the Truxton congregation. She faithfully participated in the building of the community through prayer and participation in devotional hours and confessions, in Sunday School, and the Mission Society. She was a joyous safe harbor for many. Each day she led her family to godliness. So it was natural that her first-born enter the ministry. During the last five years, but especially the last ten months, Sister Winter suffered much. Often the end seemed near, but she would rally, until on the 24th of August her weary soul entered into the rest of the faithful. "I want to go home," was her watchword. She is survived by her loving husband, 5 sons - one of whom, Louis H., is a member of the St. Louis German Conference - 2 daughters, 26 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Besides these, many relatives and friends grieve her passing. Exactly 44 years after she became a happy bride, her lifeless body was carried to the still cemetery. The funeral text was 2nd Corinthians 5:1 and Revelation 21: 3-4.
     Truxton, Mo.          W. A. Dahlem.

Wilhelmine married Winter, Heinrich Friedrich Christian 27 Aug 1875, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Heinrich (son of Winter, Simon Ernst and Springer, Christina) was born 29 May 1852, Lippstadt Gemeinde, Elkhorn Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died 31 Dec 1942, Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 10 Aug 1856, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Aug 1860, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 15 Apr 1870, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1870, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Wilhelmine's parents recorded in their own hands the following information about their daughter:

     Unser Kind Wilhelmine
     Luise geboren den 10
     Juli Morgan um 3 uhr 1856

In translation:
     Our child Wilhelmine
     Luise born on the 10th of
     July at 3 o'clock in the morning 1856


Baptism:
Wilhelmine Luise's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was Wilhelmine Wehrmann.

Confirmation:
Wilhelmine's confirmation is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ).

Census:
According to the 1870 U.S. enumeration, Louise Fiegenbaum, a 13 year old female, at home, who had attended school with the year, lived on a farm served by the Hopewell post office with Herm [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 46 year old male farmer; Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 35 year old female keeping house; and six other children: Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum (female, age 15); Henry Fiegenbaum (male, age 10); Fred[erei?] Fiegenbaum (male, age 8); Anna Fiegenbaum (female, age 5); Mary Fiegenbaum (female, age 3); and Frederic Fiegenbaum (male [sic], age 1) On the basis of other information, it seems likely that this youngest child was actually Friedericke Wilhelmine Fiegenbaum, a daughter born in August 1869.

Buried:
Wilhelmine was buried in the cemetery of the Zion Methodist Church at Truxton, Missouri.

Wilhelmine married Starkebaum, Hans Hermann August 9 Mar 1877, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Hans (son of Starkebaum, Heinrich Hermann and Ridder, Elisabeth) was born 6 May 1843, Sonneborn, Principality of Lippe; died 25 Mar 1900, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Wilhelmine married Winter, Heinrich Friedrich Christian 20 Oct 1920. Heinrich (son of Winter, Simon Ernst and Springer, Christina) was born 29 May 1852, Lippstadt Gemeinde, Elkhorn Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died 31 Dec 1942, Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Oct 1858, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
In their own hands, his parents recorded the following information:

     Hm. Hr. Fiegenbaum
     ist geboren D 27 September
     Abens um halb 11 uhr = = = = =
     Und ist gebstorben D 4 Oktober
     Morgens um halb 11 uhr = = = =
     Und begraben D 5 Nachmittag
     um 4 uhr, Im Jahr 1858
     Der Herr hatt gegaben
     Der Herr hatt genommen, Der
     Name des herrn sei gelobet

A reasonable translation is:

     Hm. Hr. Fiegenbaum
     was born on the 27th of September
     At 10:30 in the evening = = = = =
     And died on the 4th of October
     At 10:30 in the morning = = = =
     And buried on the 5th in the afternoon
     at 4 o'clock in the year 1858
     The Lord has given
     The Lord has taken, The
     Name of the lord [sic] be praised.


Baptism:
Hermann Heinrich's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was Hermann Tiegent.

Buried:
Herman was buried at 4 o'clock in the afternoon in oldest cemetery at Immanuels United Church of Christ in Holstein, Missouri. This cemetery is across the street from the brick church dedicated in 1884 as the German Evangelical Immanuels Church of Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The cemetery is next to and south of the parsonage and on the site of the first church, known as German Lutheran Church on Charrette, chartered on 27 February 1839.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 22 Jan 1860, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Aug 1860, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1870, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 3 Apr 1874, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1880, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
His parents wrote the following about their son:

          1859
     unser Sohn Heinrich Hermann ist geboren den 16 December
     Morgan um 4 uhr und getauft den 22 Januar, 1860

In translation:

          1859
     our son Heinrich Hermann was born on the 16th of December
     at 4 o'clock in the morning and baptized on the 22nd of January, 1860



Baptism:
Heinrich's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was Heinrich Aufderhar [sic].

Census:
According to the 1870 U.S. enumeration, Henry Fiegenbaum, a 10 year old male, at school, lived on a farm served by the Hopewell post office with Herm [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 46 year old male farmer; Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 35 year old female keeping house; and six other children: Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum (female, age 15); Louise Fiegenbaum (female, age 13); Henry Fiegenbaum (male, age 10); Fred[erei?] Fiegenbaum (male, age 8); Anna Fiegenbaum (female, age 5); Mary Fiegenbaum (female, age 3); and Frederic Fiegenbaum (male [sic], age 1) On the basis of other information, it seems likely that this youngest child was actually Friedericke Wilhelmine Fiegenbaum, a daughter born in August 1869.

Confirmation:
Heinrich's confirmation is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ).

Census:
According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, Henry Fiegenbaum, a 20 year old laborer, lived on a farm with his parents, Herman Fiegenbaum (age 57), a farmer, and Florentine Fiegenbaum (age 46) keeping house, and his six siblings: William Fiegenbaum (age 18); Mary Fiegenbaum (age 13), in school; Frederike Fiegenbaum (age 10), in school; Frederich Fiegenbaum (age 8), in school; August Fiegenbaum (age 4); and Martha Fiegenbaum (age 2).

Buried:
Heinrich is buried in the cemetery of the present-day Salem United Church of Christ in Higginsville (Lafayette County), Missouri.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 27 Apr 1862, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1870, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 14 Apr 1876, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1880, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Moved To: Aft 1880, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:

     The family possesses a hand-written document in which Hermann Heinrich and Wilhelmine (Wehrmann) Fiegenbaum recorded the names of their children as well as the dates of their births, baptisms, and deaths in those instances when the child did not survive infancy. Of this son, the parents wrote:

     Unser Sohn Wilhelm Frierich [sic] ist geboren den 15 März
     Vor Mittag um halb zwölf 12 Uhr und getauft den 27 April
     Im Jahr 1862

A translation of this entry reads:
     Our son Wilhelm Frierich [sic] was born on the 15th of March
     at 11:30 in the forenoon and baptized on the 27th of April
     in the year 1862

     In this source, the name is given as "Wilhelm Frierich" [sic]. According to his confirmation certificate, and published records of his baptism and confirmation from the archives of the church in Holstein, Missouri, the order of the given names is 'Friedrich Wilhelm'. However, later documents, such as two marriage certificates, and obituaries, return to 'Wilhelm Friedrich' or ' William Fred.' On the basis of what appears to be his parents' intention and his own preference as an adult, I have chosen to list the given names as Wilhelm Friedrich.


Baptism:

     Friedrich's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was Wilhelm Bierbaum.

Census:

     According to the 1870 U.S. enumeration, Fred[erei?] Fiegenbaum, an 8 year old male, who had attended school with the year, lived on a farm served by the Hopewell post office with Herm [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 46 year old male farmer; Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 35 year old female keeping house; and six other children: Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum (female, age 15); Louise Fiegenbaum (female, age 13); Henry Fiegenbaum (male, age 10); Fred[erei?] Fiegenbaum (male, age 8); Anna Fiegenbaum (female, age 5); Mary Fiegenbaum (female, age 3); and Frederic Fiegenbaum (male [sic], age 1) On the basis of other information, it seems likely that this youngest child was actually Friedericke Wilhelmine Fiegenbaum, a daughter born in August 1869.

Confirmation:

     The confirmation is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). However, the name on the confirmation certificate, and as published in the church history in 1989, records his name as Friedrich Wilhelm Fiegenbaum.

Census:

     According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, William Fiegenbaum, an 18 year old laborer, lived on a farm with his parents, Herman Fiegenbaum (age 57), a farmer, and Florentine Fiegenbaum (age 46), keeping house, and his six siblings: Henry Fiegenbaum (age 20); Mary Fiegenbaum (age 13), in school; Frederike Fiegenbaum (age 10), in school; Frederich Fiegenbaum (age 8), in school; August Fiegenbaum (age 4); and Martha Fiegenbaum (age 2).

Buried:
William's grave is in the Zion Church Cemetery, a short distance south-east of town.

Died:
According to his death certificate, he "was found dead on his farm near his home cause - unknown."
     The following is a transcription of Wilhelm's obituary from an unidentified Lafayette County newspaper:

     William Frederick Fiegenbaum was born March 15, 1862 at Holstein, Mo., where, not long after, he was by baptism admitted to the church of God. He attended the parochial school of the Evangelical church at Holstein until April 14, 1876, when by the solemn rite of confirmation he was admitted to the membership of the Evangelical Church at Holstein under the administration of Rev. J. Schierbaum. As a young man of about 18 years he came to this vicinity, where the rest of his life was spent. On the 19th day of October, 1893 he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Henrietta Starkebaum at Higginsville, Mo., by the Rev. H. Hoefer. Since that happy day his family lived on the same place where the father so unexpectedly now was called hence. To this happy union four children came to make the home complete, all of whom mourn the departure of a loving father.
     Mr. Fiegenbaum was a man blessed with the happy faculty of seeing always the bright side of things in life, possessing a high optimism coupled with a keen sense of humor which enabled him and all with whom he came in contact over many dark days and made life happy and serene. He seemed always to radiate good cheer where ever he was. A friend and neighbor he proved to be to all. From the beginning he was a consistent and faithful member of Zion Evangelical congregation at Mayview at various times in offices of trust and honor, and always showed himself a faithful steward. A Christian of conviction himself he had the joy of seeing all of his children grow up to follow in his footsteps along the way that he himelf [sic] had found to be the safe and blessed way.
     Suddenly on Tuesday, November 12, while engaged in the homely chores of the farm, God called him Home. Humanly speaking he had many years of life before him yet, as he was only 67 years, 7 months and 27 days old. But God's years are not counted as ours are, and in the judgment of the Father, his life's work was already finished. His going out of this life is mourned by his widow who had shared life's joys and sorrow with him for thirty-six years, his three sons, Martin, John, and Edwin; one daughter, Emma Begemann, two daughters-in-law; eight grand children; two brothers, August and Frederick Fiegenbaum; and two sister, Mrs. Winter of Thruxton [sic], Mo., and Mrs. Vahrenberg of Mayview, and other relatives and many friends.
     The funeral was held Thursday at Zion Evangelical church at Mayview conducted by Rev. D. Buchmueller, the pastor, assisted by Rev. D. C. Jensen of Lexington.

Wilhelm married Starkebaum, Henriette Caroline Amelia 19 Oct 1893, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Henriette (daughter of Starkebaum, Heinrich Friederich L. and Riechers, Johanne Henrietta Luise) was born 5 Feb 1873, Lippstadt Gemeinde, Elkhorn Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died 12 Apr 1960, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried 14 Apr 1960, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Sep 1864, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1870, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
In a manuscript record of their children's births and baptisms, Anna's parents wrote the following:

     Unser Tochter Anna Elisabeth geboren den 13. August
     Morgans um 1 uhr und getauft den 7 September Im Jahr 1864

I have translated this as:

     Our daughter Anna Elisabeth born on the 13th of August
     at 1 o'clock in the morning and baptized on the 7th of September in the year 1864


Baptism:
Anna's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was Anne Elisebethe Aufderhar [sic].

Census:
According to the 1870 U.S. enumeration, Anna Fiegenbaum, a 5 year old female, lived on a farm served by the Hopewell post office with Herm [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 46 year old male farmer; Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 35 year old female keeping house; and six other children: Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum (female, age 15); Louise Fiegenbaum (female, age 13); Henry Fiegenbaum (male, age 10); Fred[erei?] Fiegenbaum (male, age 8); Anna Fiegenbaum (female, age 5); Mary Fiegenbaum (female, age 3); and Frederic Fiegenbaum (male [sic], age 1) On the basis of other information, it seems likely that this youngest child was actually Friedericke Wilhelmine Fiegenbaum, a daughter born in August 1869.

Buried:
Anna is buried in the cemetery across the street from the brick church dedicated in 1884 as the German Evangelical Immanuels Church of Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The cemetery is next to and south of the parsonage and on the site of the first church, known as German Lutheran Church on Charrette (1839-1848).

Other Events:

• Baptism: 19 Apr 1867, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1870, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1880, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 13 Feb 1881, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Her parents recorded this about Maria:

     Unser Tochter Maria Scharlotte geboren den
     22 März morgans um 9 uhr Im Jahr 1867
     Und getauft den 19 april

I have chosen a more conventional spelling for Charlotte in my translation:

     Our daughter Maria Scharlotte born on the
     22nd of March at 9 o'clock in the morning in the year 1867
     And baptized on the 19th of april


Baptism:
Maria Charlotte's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was Charlotta Wehrmann.

Census:
According to the 1870 U.S. enumeration, Mary Fiegenbaum, a 3 year old female, lived on a farm served by the Hopewell post office with Herm [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 46 year old male farmer; Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 35 year old female keeping house; and six other children: Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum (female, age 15); Louise Fiegenbaum (female, age 13); Henry Fiegenbaum (male, age 10); Fred[erei?] Fiegenbaum (male, age 8); Anna Fiegenbaum (female, age 5); Mary Fiegenbaum (female, age 3); and Frederic Fiegenbaum (male [sic], age 1) On the basis of other information, it seems likely that this youngest child was actually Friedericke Wilhelmine Fiegenbaum, a daughter born in August 1869.

Census:
According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, Mary Fiegenbaum, age 13 and in school, lived on a farm with her parents, Herman Fiegenbaum (age 57), a farmer, and Florentine Fiegenbaum (age 46), keeping house, and her six siblings: Henry Fiegenbaum (age 20); William Fiegenbaum (age 18); Frederike Fiegenbaum (age 10), in school; Frederich Fiegenbaum (age 8), in school; August Fiegenbaum (age 4); and Martha Fiegenbaum (age 2).

Confirmation:
Maria's confirmation is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). According to the published church records, she is the only confirmand listed in the class of 13 February 1881. On 10 April 1881, fourteen more young people were confirmed into the church. And a young woman was confirmed on 3 June 1881.

Buried:
Mary, as she is identified by her gravestone, is buried in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Died:
According to her death certificate, the cause of death was a case of influenza, of 30 days duration. Myocarditis, of 12 days duration, was listed as a contributory cause.

Maria married Nolte, Heinrich Frederick Wilhelm 30 Oct 1890, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Heinrich (son of Nolte, Franz Friedrich Wilhelm and Feldmann, Sophie Marie) was born 12 May 1866, Barver, Diepholz, Kingdom of Hannover; died 21 Jul 1934, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 14 Aug 1869, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1870, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1880, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Friederike's parents wrote this about her first days:

     Unser Tochter Friederike Wilhelmine geboren D 8
     Auch den 9 um 12 Uhr des Nachs und getauft den 15 August
     august     Im Jahr 1869

In translation:
     Our daughter Friederike Wilhelmine born on the 8th
     also the 9th at 12 o'clock in the night and baptized on the 15th of August
     August     in the year 1869


Baptism:
According to the published records of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ), Friedericke was baptized on 14 August 1869. Her parents are listed as the sponsors. The manuscript record of their children's births and baptisms maintained by Fredericke's parents states that she was baptized on 15 August 1869. Perhaps it will not be possible to confirm the exact date. As a point of interest, the 14th was a Saturday and the 15th a Sunday.

Census:
According to the 1870 U.S. enumeration, the youngest member of the household was a 1 year old male identified as Frederic Fiegenbaum. On the basis of other research, it seems likely that this child was actually Friedericke Wilhelmine Fiegenbaum, a daughter born in August 1869. The census recorded this child living on a farm served by the Hopewell post office with Herm [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 46 year old male farmer; Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum, a 35 year old female keeping house; and six other children: Florent [sic] Fiegenbaum (female, age 15); Louise Fiegenbaum (female, age 13); Henry Fiegenbaum (male, age 10); Fred[erei?] Fiegenbaum (male, age 8); Anna Fiegenbaum (female, age 5); and Mary Fiegenbaum (female, age 3).

Census:
According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, Frederike Fiegenbaum, age 10 and in school, lived on a farm with her parents, Herman Fiegenbaum (age 57), a farmer, and Florentine Fiegenbaum (age 46), keeping house, and her six siblings: Henry Fiegenbaum (age 20); William Fiegenbaum (age 18); Mary Fiegenbaum (age 13), in school; Frederich Fiegenbaum (age 8), in school; August Fiegenbaum (age 4); and Martha Fiegenbaum (age 2).

Died:
According to the death certificate, the cause of death was pneumonia and Bright's disease.

Friedericke married Brinkmann, Ernst C. 20 Aug 1908. Ernst was born 7 Sep 1863, Germany; died 18 Jun 1945, Prairie Township, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 21 Feb 1872, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
In a hand-written record of their children, Juliana's parents wrote the following:

     Unser Tochter Juliana Wilhelmine Florentine
     Ist geboren den 17 Januar nachmitag um 3 uhr und getauft
     Den 21 Februar im Jahr 1872. Und gestorben den
     30 Juni Abens um 12 Uhr und begraben den 2 Juli Im
     Jahr 1872. Sein hohes Alter betrug 5 Monat u 14 Tage
     und Hern Name sei gelobet in alle Ewikiet. Amen

I have translated this as:

     Our daughter Juliana Wilhelmine Florentine
     was born on the 17th of January at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and baptized
     on the 21st of February in the year 1872. And died on the
     30th of June at 12 o'clock in the evening and buried on the 2nd of July in the
     year 1872. Her age was 5 months and 14 days.
     and the Lord's name be praised to all eternity . Amen.


Baptism:
Juliana's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was "Mrs. C. Wippermann."

Buried:
Juliana is buried in the cemetery across the street from the brick church dedicated in 1884 as the German Evangelical Immanuels Church of Holstein, Missouri. The cemetery is south of the parsonage and on the site of the first church, known as German Lutheran Church on Charrette, chartered on 27 February 1839..

Other Events:

• Baptism: 8 Jun 1873, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1880, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Friedrich's parents recorded this information about their son (a translation follows):

     Unser Sohn Friederich Hermann Adolph ist geboren
     Den 7ten Mai, Abens um halbt Neun uhr, und getauft
     Den 8ten Juni Im Jahr 1873

     Our son Friederich Hermann Adolph was born
     on the 7th of May at 8:30 in the evening and baptized
     on the 8th of June in the year 1873.


Baptism:
Friedrich's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was Adolph Wehrmann.

Census:
According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, Frederich Fiegenbaum, age 8 and in school, lived on a farm with his parents, Herman Fiegenbaum (age 57), a farmer, and Florentine Fiegenbaum (age 46), keeping house, and his six siblings: Henry Fiegenbaum (age 20); William Fiegenbaum (age 18); Mary Fiegenbaum (age 13), in school; Frederike Fiegenbaum (age 10), in school; August Fiegenbaum (age 4); and Martha Fiegenbaum (age 2).

Buried:
Friedrich was buried in the Zion Church Cemetery at Mayview, Missouri.

Friedrich married Apwisch, Maria Friederieke 8 Mar 1899, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Maria (daughter of Apwisch, Heinrich Wilhelm and Tölle, Karoline Charlotte) was born 7 Jun 1878, Missouri, USA; died 11 Mar 1967, Missouri, USA; was buried , Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 19 Dec 1875, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1880, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Moved To: Abt 1881, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Residence: Sep 1918, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
In a manuscript record of their children's births and baptisms, his parents wrote this about their son, August:

     Unser Sohn August Hermann Karl ist geboren
     D 7 ten November Morgens um halb 7 uhr
     Sontag morgen Im Jahr 1875
     Und getauft den 19. Dezember

     Our son August Hermann Karl was born
     on the 7th of November at 6:30 in the morning
     Sunday morning in the year 1875
     And baptized on the 19th of December.



Baptism:
August's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was Carl Wippermann.

Census:
According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, August Fiegenbaum, age 4, lived on a farm with his parents, Herman Fiegenbaum (age 57), a farmer, and Florentine Fiegenbaum (age 46), keeping house, and his six siblings: Henry Fiegenbaum (age 20); William Fiegenbaum (age 18); Mary Fiegenbaum (age 13), in school; Frederike Fiegenbaum (age 10), in school; Frederich Fiegenbaum (age 8), in school; and Martha Fiegenbaum (age 2).

Moved To:
Information on August's death certificate states that he was a resident of Mayview, Missouri for 66 years. This would indicate that he came to the area in about 1881.

Residence:

     According to information on his World War I draft registration card, filed on 12 September 1918, August H. K. Fiegenbaum reported that he was a self-employed farmer and lived at Higginsville, Missouri. The Registrar of the local draft board, D H. Rabius, described August as a man of medium height and build; with blue eyes and brown hair. There were no other physical characteristics that would disqualify August for military service. August reported that his nearest relative was William Fiegenbaum, also of Higginsville.

Buried:
August's grave is in the cemetery of the present-day Zion United Church of Christ in Mayview, Missouri.

August married Apwisch, Emma Johanna 16 May 1906. Emma (daughter of Apwisch, Heinrich Wilhelm and Tölle, Karoline Charlotte) was born 3 Apr 1884, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 9 Feb 1917, Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried 11 Feb 1917, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

August married Werges, Lydia E. 3 Dec 1919, Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Lydia (daughter of Werges, William and Schwartz, Caroline) was born 23 Jan 1883, Prairie Township, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA; died 8 Oct 1962, Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 22 Apr 1878, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1880, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Herman and Florentine recorded their daughter's birth this way:

     Unser Tochter ist Geboren D 21 März
     Im Jahr 1878 Am Donnertag abens um 6 uhr
     Es heist Martha Scharlotte

In translation:
     Our daughter was born on the 21st of March
     in the year 1878 on Thursday evening at 6 o'clock
     Her name is Martha Scharlotte


Baptism:
Martha Charlotte's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). Her parents were the sponsors.

Census:
According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, Martha Fiegenbaum, age 2, lived on a farm with her parents, Herman Fiegenbaum (age 57), a farmer, and Florentine Fiegenbaum (age 46), keeping house, and her six siblings: Henry Fiegenbaum (age 20); William Fiegenbaum (age 18); Mary Fiegenbaum (age 13), in school; Frederike Fiegenbaum (age 10), in school; Frederich Fiegenbaum (age 8), in school; and August Fiegenbaum (age 4).

Buried:
Martha was buried in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Martha married Vahrenberg, Julius Simon 8 Aug 1906, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Julius (son of Vahrenberg, Heinrich Friedrich Hermann and Wehking, Christine) was born 29 May 1878, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died 12 Feb 1953, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a minister in the Methodist Church
• Graduation: 1904, Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Occupation:

     The following biographical sketch was published about 1905 by the St. Louis German Conference of the German Methodist Episcopal Church.

     Louis H. Winter, der diese Gemeinden gegenwärtig als Prediger bedient [Bem, Laduc, Champion City], wurde im Jahre 1876 am 13. August im nördlichen Teil von Warren County, Mo., geboren und als Erstling von seiner frommen Mutter im Gebete dem Herrn geweiht, und ihrem Einflusse ist es zuzuschreiben, daß der Sohn heute als Prediger im Weinberge des Heern arbeitet. Seine Eltern vereinigten sich später mit der Bischöflichen Methodistenkirche und er selbst wurde bei einer anhaltden Versammlung unter der Arbeit von Br. A. Köwing in seinem 17. Lebensjahre zu Gott befehrt. Dem inneren Rufe Gottes, der ihn ins Predigtamt berief, folgend, verdiente er sich zunächst die Mittel, um zu seiner ferneren Ausbildung eine Hochschule besuchen zu können, und trat in seinem 22. Lebensjahre als Student in das Central Wesleyan-Kollegium in Warrenton, Mo., ein. Er stand in seinem letzten Studienjahr, als die Kirche ihn auf sein jetzges Arbeitsfeld sandte, auf dem er jetzt Seelen für seinen Meister zu gewinnen sucht.

     Here is a translation:

     Louis H. Winter, who currently serves as the pastor of these congregations [Bem, Laduc, Champion City], was born on 13 August 1876 in the northern part of Warren County, Missouri, and as the first-born was blessed by his devout mother's prayers to the Lord, and it is because of their influence that the son now labors as a minister in the vineyards of the Lord. His parents later joined the Methodist Episcopal Church and he himself was brought to God in his 17th year through a lasting meeting held by Brother A. Köwing. Responding to God's calling to serve Him in the ministry, he earned the means to be able to attend college to further his education, and in his 22nd year entered Central Wesleyan College in Warrenton, Missouri. Now in his last year of study, the Church has sent him to his current field of activity in order to win souls for his Master.

     In the course of his life, Rev. Winter served churches in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas and Kansas.

Graduation:
Louis graduated from Central Wesleyan College in Warrenton.

Buried:
Louis was buried in Zion Cemetery.

Died:
Louis's place of death has been reported as either Bellflower or Montgomery City, Missouri.

Louis married Luelf, Allovine A. 9 Nov 1904, New Truxton, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Allovine was born 1877–1878; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Otto married Koepke, Lydia 1 Feb 1905. Lydia died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Robert died at the age of four years.

Notes:

Buried:
Paul was buried in the Minneapolis City Cemetery.

Paul married Koepke, Cora 28 Dec 1911, Rosebud, Gasconade County, Missouri, USA. Cora was born Abt 1888/9; died 10 Jul 1944; was buried , Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Paul married Heldstab, Luella Dec 1946. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1910, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jan 1920, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Apr 1930, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Meta was buried in Zion Methodist Church Cemetery.

Died:
Meta died in either Truxton or in St. Louis, Missouri. Further research is needed to clarify this matter.

Meta married Mordt, Heinrich Friedrich Adolph 29 Nov 1906, Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Heinrich was born 28 Nov 1868, Stemmen, Principality of Lippe; died 21 Oct 1952; was buried , Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Alma married Luelf, Herman A. 26 Feb 1908, Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Herman was born 1883–1884; died 22 May 1953; was buried , Troy, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
There are reports that Albert died in Indianapolis, Indiana or in Independence, Missouri. the exact location needs to be confirmed.

Albert married Canterbury, Mable Westwood 8 Aug 1914, New Truxton, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Mable died May 1936. [Group Sheet]

Albert married Erickson, Esther 1937. Esther died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Martin married Sievert, Bertha Marie 24 Jul 1918, Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Bertha (daughter of Sievert, Wilhelm and Fahrmeyer, Maria) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Flora lived about 4 months.

Died:
Flora lived about 4 months.

Other Events:

• Residence: Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; 602 Fairground Ave.
• Census: Jun 1900, Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Census: May 1910, North Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Martin Fiegenbaum, age 5, lived on a farm with his parents, William (age 38) and Henriette Fiegenbaum (age 27) and his sister, Emma Fiegenbaum, age 2. Also in the household was Jim Britts, a 19 year old black hired hand.

Census:
According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, Martin Fiegenbaum, age 15 and in school, lived on a farm with his parents, William Fiegenbaum (age 48) and Henrietta Fiegenbaum (age 37), and his three siblings: Emma Fiegenbaum (age 12), in school; John Fiegenbaum (age 9), in school; and Edwin Fiegenbaum (age 5).

Residence:

     According to information on his World War I draft registration card, filed on 5 June 1917 at Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, Martin Herman Fiegenbaum, 22 years old and single, lived on RFD 1, Higginsville, Missouri, where he was a self-employed farmer. There was no one solely dependent on him for support and he claimed no exemption from the draft. The registration card, apparently filled out by somewhere else, spelled Martin's surname "Figenbaum," but Martin's signature clearly shows it spelled "Fiegenbaum." Paul Robertson, the Registrar of the Mayview precinct of the local draft board, described Martin as a man of tall height and medium build; with light blue eyes and light brown hair (not bald). The registration card asked about disabilities; it was noted that Martin was "badly Ruptured."

Buried:
Martin's grave is in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Martin married Drewel, Clara Louise 6 Jun 1917, Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Clara (daughter of Drewel, John Henry and Block, Sina Carolina) was born 10 Nov 1896, Missouri, USA; died 12 Mar 1993, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Jun 1900, Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Census: May 1910, North Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Emma Fiegenbaum, age 2, lived on a farm with her parents, William (age 38) and Henriette Fiegenbaum (age 27) and her brother, Martin Fiegenbaum, age 5. Also in the household was Jim Britts, a 19 year old black hired hand.

Census:
According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, Emma Fiegenbaum, age 12 and in school, lived on a farm with her parents, William Fiegenbaum (age 48) and Henrietta Fiegenbaum (age 37), and her three siblings: Martin Fiegenbaum (age 15), in school; John Fiegenbaum (age 9), in school; and Edwin Fiegenbaum (age 5).

Buried:
Emma's grave is in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Emma married Begemann, August Henry 6 Mar 1918, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. August (son of Begemann, Karl August and Wehking, Wilhelmine) was born 7 Jan 1893, Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 9 Dec 1981, Missouri, USA; was buried , Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: May 1910, North Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jan 1920, Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Moved To: Abt Jun 1927, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, John Fiegenbaum, age 9 and in school, lived on a farm with his parents, William Fiegenbaum (age 48) and Henrietta Fiegenbaum (age 37), and his three siblings: Martin Fiegenbaum (age 15), in school; Emma Fiegenbaum (age 12), in school; and Edwin Fiegenbaum (age 5).

Census:
According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, John Fiegebam [sic], age 18, lived on a farm with his parents, W. Fiegebam [sic], a 57 year old farmer, and Henryetta Fiegebam [sic], age 46, and his brother, Edwin Fiegebam [sic] (age 15).

Buried:
The funeral service (2:00 p.m.) was at Zion United Church of Christ, Mayview, Missouri. Rev. Gerald I. Nolte officiated. Casket bearers were David Riekhof, Wayne Hoefer, Nathan Riekhof, Eric Fiegenbaum, J. Mark Fiegenbaum, and Darrell Fiegenbaum. Wiegers Funeral Home of Higginsville, Missouri made the arrangements. Burial was at Zion United Church of Christ cemetery.

John married Maun, Katherine Margarete 14 May 1924, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Katherine (daughter of Maun, Johann Wilhelm and Block, Dorothea Anna) was born 25 May 1898, Wellington, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 7 Aug 1985, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Social Security #: 497-40-0667, issued in Missouri
• Census: May 1910, North Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jan 1920, Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Apr 1930, Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Edwin was born in the family home.

Census:
According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, Edwin Fiegenbaum, age 5, lived on a farm with his parents, William Fiegenbaum (age 48) and Henrietta Fiegenbaum (age 37), and his three siblings: Martin Fiegenbaum (age 15), Emma Fiegenbaum (age 12), and John Fiegenbaum (age 9), all in school.

Census:
According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, Edwin Fiegebam [sic], age 15, lived on a farm with his parents, W. Fiegebam [sic], a 57 year old farmer, and Henryetta Fiegebam [sic], age 46, and his brother, John Fiegebam [sic] (age 18).

Census:
According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of Edwin F. Starkebaum, a 26 year old, single farmer and head of the household; his mother, Henrietta C. Fiegenbaum, a 57 year old widow; and, Edwin's aunt, Wilhemine [sic] Starkebaum, age 59, single (no doubt, his mother's sister, Charlotte Wilhelmine Louise Starkebaum).

Died:
Edwin died while a patient at Raytown Hospital.

Edwin married Rinne, Lucille Marie Caroline 31 Jan 1931, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Lucille (daughter of Rinne, Johannes Ernst and Stratman, Clara Martha) was born 8 Feb 1906, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 13 Jan 1992, Blue Springs, Jackson County, Missouri, USA; was buried 15 Jan 1992, Blue Springs, Jackson County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Flora's grave is to be found in the cemetery associated with Zion Church. Since 1957, the congregation has been a member of the United Church of Christ denomination.

Other Events:

• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
According to his World War I draft registration card, filed on 5 June 1917, August reported that he was 23 years of age, born on 15 July 1894, near Mayview, Missouri. All other sources report that the birth occurred in 1893.

Residence:
According to information on his World War I draft registration card, filed on 5 June 1917, August William Nolte lived near Higginsville (R.F.D. #4). August reported that he was a self-employed farmer near Higginsville. He was single and had no previous military service. He claimed no exemption from the current draft. The Registrar of the local draft board, C. L. Glasscock, described August as a man of medium height and medium build; with gray eyes and auburn hair. There were no other physical characteristics that would disqualify August for military service.

Buried:
August was buried in the cemetery just east of Mayview associated with Zion Church. At the time, the congregation was part of the Evangelical and Reformed Church denomination. In 1957, that denomination and the Congregational Christian Church denomination merged to form the United Church of Christ.

Died:
According to his death certificate, August died at his home in rural Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, 4 miles west of Higginsville. He had lived at this location for 13 years.

August married Knollenberg, Esther Mina 27 Feb 1924, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Esther (daughter of Knollenberg, Heinrich August and Jungermann, Anna Sophia) was born 8 Aug 1898, Rush Hill, Audrain County, Missouri, USA; died 16 Jul 1983; was buried , Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
The gravestone for "Herman A. Nolte, 1895 - 1935" is to be found in the Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery just east of Mayview, Missouri. At the time of his death, the congregation was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church denomination.

Died:
Herman died at the age of 40 years on the same day he underwent an operation as a result of gall stones and appendicitis. The cause of death was a coronary embolism following the operation. Herman's younger brother, Heinrich Wilhelm (or, Henry William) Nolte died under almost identical circumstances in January 1950.

Herman married Busch, Bessie Irene 26 Dec 1916. Bessie was born 15 Apr 1894; died 2 Jan 1970; was buried , Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Clara's gravestone is to be found in the Higginsville City Cemetery.

Clara married Fasse, John August 9 Nov 1920, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. John (son of Fasse, Hermann Heinrich and Schoppenhorst, Christina Elisabeth) was born 8 Oct 1892, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 27 Apr 1963; was buried , Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Hilda's gravestone may be found in Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.

Hilda married Frevert, Gustove Frederick 16 Mar 1920. Gustove was born 21 Feb 1895; died 14 May 1977; was buried , Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
According to information on his death certificate, burial, under the management of Husman-Sparks, of Odessa, was to be in the Odessa Cemetery.

Died:
According to information on his death certificate, Henry William Nolte died at the age of 47 years at 8:00 p.m. at the Research Hospital at Kansas City, Missouri where he had been a patient for nine days. The leading cause of death was "pulmonary embolus." Other contributory causes were "post operative cholecystectomy & appendectomy." There had been an operation for gall stones. Dr. W. W. Greene had attended Henry from 1 January to 9 January 1950. Henry's older brother, Herman F. Nolte, died in 1935 at the age of 40 years under almost identical circumstances.

Heinrich married Halsey, Elizabeth 15 Feb 1926. Elizabeth was born 5 May 1905, Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 18 Feb 1993; was buried , Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
This un-named infant son lived only a few minutes.

Notes:

Buried:
Lucy's grave is in Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Corder, Missouri.

Lucy married Fricke, Herbert Herman 21 Feb 1937, Corder, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Herbert (son of Fricke, George W. and Rogge, Lena Olinda) was born 1 Jan 1910, Corder, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 19 Feb 1993; was buried , Corder, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Richard's grave is in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Died:
Richard died in the hospital following a car accident.

Richard married Bandermann, Alvena Anna 4 Aug 1940, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Alvena (daughter of Bandermann, August and Hasenjäger, Ida) was born 7 Feb 1908, Missouri, USA; died 15 Sep 2000, Missouri, USA; was buried , Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Oscar is buried in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Died:
Oscar died of acute poliomyelitis.

Notes:

Buried:
Willie was buried in the cemetery of Zion United Church of Christ.

Died:

The following obituary was published in the Higginsville Advance (Higginsville, Missouri) on Friday, 16 January 2004.

          Willie H. Fiegenbaum
          April 2, 1913 - Jan. 13, 2004

     Willie H. Fiegenbaum, 90, of Higginsville, died on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at his home.
     He was born April 2, 1913 in Higginsville, the son of August Herman Karl Fiegenbaum and Emma Johana Apwisch.
     On August 22, 1945, he married Annie Marie Koch in Mayview.
     Willie was an auto and farm machinery mechanic until his retirement. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ.
     He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Richard, Oscar and Vernon.
     Survivors include his wife, Annie Marie of the home; two sons, Wayne and Kenneth Fiegenbaum, both of Mayview; four daughters, Jane Padget of Gladstone, Mary Benedict of Hermitage, Karen Fiegenbaum of Kansas City and Ruth Scantlin of Burkburnett, Texas; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
     Visitation was held on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kaiser-Wiegers Funeral Home.
     Funeral services will be held today, Friday, Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Salem United Church of Christ with Dr. Isaiah Muita officiating. Doris Stoner will be the organist and Terri Lynn Freeland (granddaughter) will be vocalist.
     Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Mayview.
     Pallbearers will be Christopher Padget, Jason Benedict, Kevin Benedict, James Fiegenbaum and Timothy Scantlin.
     Honorary pallbearers will be David Benedict, Chris West, Mark West and Jeffrey Fiegenbaum.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ.
     Friends and family may email condolences to wiegers@galaxycable.net.

William married Koch, Anna Marie (daughter of Koch, Heinrich Edwin and Rauter, Leona Marie) [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
According to his death certificate, Vernon William died of "Icterus Neonatorum" or hemolytic jaundice of the newborn.

Notes:

Birth:
There is some confusion about the exact date of birth: 10 July or 20 July, 1907.

Buried:
Albert's grave is in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Notes:

Buried:
Irving is buried in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Irving married Rechtermann, Marie C.. Marie was born 1909; died 1994; was buried , Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Gerald I. Nolte, were held at Zion United Church of Christ at Mayview, Missouri on 24 December 1981 at 1:30 p.m. Pall bearers were Laurence Gover, Ronnie C. Begemann, Virgil Koch, Everett Mittlehauser, Alvin Maun, Henry Fiegenbaum. Internment was in Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery at Mayview.

Other Events:

• Military Service: WW II

Notes:

Military Service:
According to the inscription on his gravestone, Clarence was a PFC in the US Army during World War II.

Buried:
Clarence's grave is located in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Notes:

Buried:
Laura is buried in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Between 1927 and 1970, Missouri, USA; a school teacher

Notes:

Occupation:
Edna taught English, Latin, Math, Geography and Music, from the elementary grades to high school. She held positions at Brumley, Urbana, Owensville, Ellington and Leadwood, Missouri. Following her retirement from education, Edna gave private piano lessons and served as the organist and choir director at the Leadwood, Missouri Methodist Church.

Other Events:

• Occupation: a nurse

Notes:

Occupation:
Meta Winter graduated from Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri as an R.N. She did private duty nursing for several years and then became a staff nurse at Christian Hospital in St. Louis. In the late 1970s she was Director of Social Services at Christian Hospital Northwest in Florissant, Missouri.

Meta married Callahan, Kenneth 30 May 1930, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Kenneth died Nov 1945. [Group Sheet]

Pearl married Bebermeyer, Emil 30 Apr 1933. [Group Sheet]

Vera married Hood, Harley 17 Jan 1932, Washington, D.C., USA. Harley died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Alice married Tempel, Adolph Floyd 25 Feb 1923, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Adolph died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Edgar married Williams, Violet. Violet died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Eunice married Hill, Roger C.. Roger died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Viola married Burrows, Walter E.. Walter died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Otto married Standifer, Nadine. Nadine died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Marion married Anderson, John 9 Dec 1943. John died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Lucille married Bengston, Floyd 3 Nov 1938. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1910, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jan 1920, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Apr 1930, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
She and her ten siblings were born on the family farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri.

Alvina married Davis, Edwin Dixon 28 Sep 1937, Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Edwin was born 18 Nov 1900, Montgomery County, Missouri, USA; died 24 Jul 1964, Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Missouri, USA; was buried 30 Jul 1964, Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1910, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jan 1920, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Apr 1930, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
He and his ten siblings were born on the family farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri.

August married Vahle, Sadie Wilhelmine 4 Apr 1936, Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Sadie was born 20 Mar 1909, Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died 10 Jul 2001, Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Jan 1920, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Apr 1930, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
He and his ten siblings were born on the family farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri.

Louis married Lansche, Nell Mae 4 Apr 1934, Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Nell was born 10 Apr 1914, Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA; died 27 Dec 1988, Troy, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1988, Troy, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Louis married Rupert, Caroline Ann. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Jan 1920, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Apr 1930, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
She and her ten siblings were born on the family farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri.

Flora married Schneider, Orville William 3 Oct 1937, Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Orville was born 16 Jan 1915, Marthasville, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died 1 Nov 1999, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
She and her ten siblings were born on the family farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri.

Other Events:

• Education: Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
• Census: Jan 1920, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Apr 1930, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
She and her ten siblings were born on the family farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri.

Education:
According to her obituary, Ella attended Palmer Chiropractic College, at Davenport, Iowa, and graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

Buried:
Ella was buried in the cemetery of Zion United Methodist Church.

Ella married Winter, Florence Edward 2 Mar 1939, Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Florence (son of Winter, Florence Ernst and Scheppmann, Wilhelmina Pauline) was born 25 Apr 1916, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died 2 Aug 2004, Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; was buried , Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Jan 1920, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Apr 1930, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
She and her ten siblings were born on the family farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri.

Buried:
Meta was buried in Zion United Methodist Church.

Died:
Meta died at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West.

Meta married Luelf, Melvin V. 24 Sep 1940, Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Melvin was born 27 May 1918, Hawk Point Township, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA; died 16 Oct 2004, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1930, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
She and her ten siblings were born on the family farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri.

Marie married Brakemeyer, LeRoy William (son of Brakemeyer, August W. and Hanke, Ida M.) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1930, Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
She and her ten siblings were born on the family farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri.

Died:
According to the Social Security Death Index, the last address of record was in Boone County, Missouri; this, however, is not necessarily the place of death.

Laura married Rolfe, John Weldon 8 Sep 1943. John was born 22 Mar 1909, Bellflower, Montgomery County, Missouri, USA; died 17 Sep 1975, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Esther married Green, Clarence Chester [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
He and his ten siblings were born on the family farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri.

Robert married Turner, Lois Nadine 23 Aug 1953, Macon, Macon County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Edward married Breeding, Opal 7 Jun 1936. Opal died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Dena married Burkey, J. T. 18 Apr 1943. J. died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Lillian married Hampton, Thomas 4 Feb 1935. Thomas died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Lydia married Knipmeyer, Lester Warner 22 Feb 1941, Troy, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Lester died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Henry died at birth

Esther married Stiverson, Melvin [Group Sheet]

Grace married Dewey, Merrill 27 Mar 1948, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

Darline married Evans, Lawrence 5 Oct 1941. Lawrence died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

James married Feitig, Rae [Group Sheet]

Arban married Cope, Olene [Group Sheet]

Oliver married Whitlock, Mabel Florene 10 Aug 1946, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA. Mabel (daughter of Whitlock, Allen and Robbins, Myrtle) was born 15 Oct 1924, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 25 Dec 2014, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Meyer, Leona [Group Sheet]

John married Grau, Ruth A. [Group Sheet]

Glen married Bower, Barbara [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Esther was born at the Research Hospital in Kansas City.

Buried:
Esther's grave is in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Died:
According to her death certificate, the primary cause of death was prematurity. Also contributing was an abscess on her neck. An operation was performed on 6 December 1930. Esther died at 1:00 am on 8 December 1930 at the Research Hospital in Kansas City.

Other Events:

• Census: Jan 1920, Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Residence: Sep 2007, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, Irene Beggemann, 11 months old, lived on a farm on Odessa and Mayview Road with her parents, August H. Beggemann, a 27 year old farmer, and Emma Beggemann, age 21.

Irene married Knehans, Marvin John 14 Nov 1945. Marvin was born 7 Feb 1921; died 4 Jul 1955. [Group Sheet]

Ruby married Fleischman, Wesley Herbert 6 Mar 1940. Wesley was born 28 Sep 1915; died 26 Feb 2001. [Group Sheet]

Edna married Struchtemeyer, Elmer August (son of Struchtemeyer, Oscar Henry and Starkebaum, Caroline Augusta) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a nurse

Notes:

Buried:
Emmaline was buried in Lyona United Methodist Church Cemetery, also known simply as Lyona Cemetery. Lyona is an unincorporated rural area. The cemetery is located across the road from the church at 1850 Wolf Road. Funeral arrangements were made by Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, of Abilene, Kansas.

Died:
Emmaline died at Abilene Memorial Hospital.

Emmaline married Janke, Levine Martin 14 May 1949, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Levine was born 1 Oct 1918, Lyona, Liberty Township, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA; died 13 Jan 1980, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, USA; was buried , Lyona, Liberty Township, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lydia married Jaecke, Virgil Duane 10 Feb 1957. Virgil was born 17 Jul 1923; died 21 Oct 2004. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:


The following obituary appeared in an unidentified and undated newspaper (perhaps the Higginsville Advance, of Higginsville, Missouri).

August W. Begemann

     August W. Begemann, 78, Higginsville, a native and longtime resident of the Mayview community, died August 13, 2006, at Lafayette Regional Health Center, Lexington.
     He was born February 23, 1928, the son of August Henry and Emma Florentine Fiegenbaum Begemann, in Mayview.
     He was married on February 20, 1949, to Mary Lou Powell, at the Zion United Church of Christ, Mayview.
     Begemann was an Army veteran, receiving a discharge on March 5, 1960. He served with the rank of corporal during the Korean Conflict, in the Marshall Islands.
     He and his wife lived on their Mayview farm from 1969 until moving to Meyer Care Center. He was a livestock and crop farmer and was employed as a postal carrier. He served on the Zion UCC Council and was a member of its choir. He served on the Mayview Board of Education, Mayview Special Road District and was a 4-H leader.
     He was preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Jaecke.
     Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, August William Jr., and Judy Begemann, Kansas City, Brett Douglas and Kathy Begemann, St. Louis: two daughters, Julie Laverne Bales, Green Ridge, Jennifer Lou Johnson, Lexington; six sisters, Irene Knehans, Ruby Fleischman, Clara Marie Werning, Grace Werning, Higginsville, Emmaline Janke, Abilene, Kan., Edna Ann Struchtemeyer, Lexington; two brothers, Edward and Martin Begemann, Higginsville; 11 grandchildren and their spouses, August W. III, and Michelle Begemann, Douglas E. Begemann, Brandie L. and Bobby Reilly, Dustin W. Bales, Kylie B. Bales, Patricia M. Begemann, Clint A. Johnson, Andrea L. Johnson, Maria S. Johnson; and a great-grandchild, Dylan A. Begemann.
     Services were held Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Debra Valentine officiating; burial in the Higginsville City Cemetery with military honors presented by the American Legion Post 223, Higginsville.
     Pallbearers were August W. III, Douglas E., Matthew B., James A. Begemann, Dustin W. Bales and Clint A. Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Brandie L. Reilly, Kylie B. Bales, Patricia M. Begemann, Andrea L. Johnson, Maria S. Johnson, William Nuelle, David Wright, Martin Tempel, Jeff Sanders, Dr. L. E. Hanson, Maurice Hoefer and Melvin Cahill.
     Memorial contributions are suggested to the VFW National Home for Children and Research Medical Center Foundation, Pulmonary Associates Group, 2316, E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 64132.

August married Powell, Mary Lou 20 Feb 1949, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Mary was born 19 Feb 1928; died 11 Sep 2007. [Group Sheet]

Clara married Werning, Elmer Charles [Group Sheet]

Martin married Goring, Bessie Irene [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Edward was buried in the City Cemetery.

Died:
Edward died at Lafayette Regional Health Center.

Edward married Marcks, Kathleen Elizabeth Annette [Group Sheet]

Grace married Werning, Richard Edward [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 29 Nov 1925, Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA
• Moved To: Abt Jun 1927, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 2 Apr 1939, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Graduation: 19 May 1943, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Military Service: From 1944 to 1946; Address:
  Asiatic Pacific Theater
• Graduation: 1950, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA; Address:
  Drury College
• Graduation: 1953, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; Address:
  Eden Theological Seminary
• Ordaination: 27 Sep 1953, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Residence: From 1962 to 1968, Montréal, Québec, Canada
• Moved To: 1969, South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
• Degree: 6 Nov 1973, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Address:
  McGill University

Notes:

Birth:
Due to a error in an early photocopy of his birth certificate, J W's birth date is often recorded on official documents during the early part of his life as February 3, 1925. This date is not correct.

Baptism:
J. W. was baptized in the First Presbyterian Church of Miami, Oklahoma. Harry W. Curtis was the minister. No witnesses signed the certificate.

Confirmation:
J. W. was confirmed in Zions Evangelical Church (the Evangelical and Reformed denomination).

Graduation:
J. graduated from Mayview High School.

Military Service:

     J. was inducted into the U.S. Army on 10 November 1944 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He received his infantry basic training and military law enforcement training at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Serving as a Tec 5 in the 275th Military Police Service Company, he embarked on the USS General H. B. Freeman on 1 June 1945 from Riverside, California and arrived on 10 July 1945 at Calcutta, India. His assignments also took him to Karachi, India; Kandy, Ceylon; and Shanghai, China. He arrived back in San Francisco, California aboard the U.S.A.T. David Shanks on 27 August 1946. J. was honorably discharged at Fort Sheridan, Illinois on 25 October 1946.

Graduation:
J. earned an A.B degree (magna cum laude) in Bible, Religion and, Philosophy and History. Drury College is now known as Drury University.

Graduation:
J. earned a B. D. degree.

Ordaination:
J. was ordained into the Evangelical and Reformed Church. The ceremony took place at Zion E & R Church in Mayview, Missouri, the congregation in which he had grown up.

Residence:

     In the summer of 1962, the family moved from Elmhurst, Illinois to 6211 Monkland Avenue, in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce district of Montreal. J. W. began work on a master's degree in comparative religion at the Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill University.
     The following academic year, in order for the family to survive on a severely reduced income, J. remained alone in Montreal while his wife and children lived for a year with his parents on their farm in Lafayette County, Missouri.
     From late summer 1964 to the summer of 1968, the reunited family lived at 3719 Hutchison Street, just north of Prince Arthur Street. J. worked on his studies for the Ph.D. program at the Institute of Islamic Studies, while his children also pursued their education in the local schools. Dorothy worked at the McGill University library and was the chief bread-winner.

Moved To:

     While working in Chicago for Encyclopedia Britannica, J. sought a collegiate teaching position and won a place in the Department of Religion at Mount Holyoke College. In the summer of 1969, the family moved itself to New England. J returned to being a professor. Dorothy, his wife, took a position in the college library. And the members of the family came to terms with the notion of stability in their futures.

Degree:
J. earned a Ph.D. for his work in comparative religion with emphasis in Islamic Studies from the Institute of Islamic Studies at McGill University.

Died:

     J. W. died very early in the morning in his sleep at his home at 111 Mill Lane. The following obituary was published in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, of Northampton, Massachusetts, on Friday, 15 January 2010.

     J.W. Fiegenbaum, minister, Mount Holyoke College professor

     AMHERST - J.W. Fiegenbaum died on Jan. 13, 2010, at his home in Amherst, after a period of failing health.
     J. was born on Dec. 25, 1924, in Tulsa, Okla., the eldest child of John Henry and Katherine Margaret (Maun) Fiegenbaum. He was raised on his family's farm in Lafayette County, Mo., and received his early education in the rural schools, graduating from Mayview High School, Mayview, Mo., in 1943. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1944, received infantry basic training and instruction in military law enforcement at Camp Robinson, Ark., and served in the South East Asia Command at Kandi, Ceylon; Karachi and Calcutta, India; and Shanghai, China. Following World War II, J. attended Mission House College, Wis., and earned a B.A. from Drury College, Mo., in 1950. In 1953, he was awarded a B.D. from Eden Theological Seminary, Mo., and was ordained for the Christian ministry by the Evangelical and Reformed denomination at Zion Church, Mayview, Mo. He continued his studies at Northwestern University in Illinois, the American University in Cairo, Egypt and earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in comparative religion with special emphasis on Islam at the Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill University, Quebec. In 1967, he was the recipient of a Fulbright grant. As a minister of the Evangelical and Reformed and United Church of Christ denominations, J. served churches at Washington, Mo.; Biloxi, Miss.; as the first chaplain of Elmhurst College in Illinois; and at Genoa and Glenview, Ill. He retired in 1984 as pastor emeritus of the United Church of Pelham.
     In addition to his work as a pastoral minister, J. was a committed educator. He was an associate editor of religion for Encyclopedia Britannica III in Chicago, Ill., and regularly contributed book reviews to Choice (ALA) magazine. He was a tenured member of the faculty at Elmhurst College; taught at Concordia University, Quebec; retired in 1990 from Mount Holyoke College as professor emeritus of religion; and was a Scholar in Residence at Eden Theological Seminary.
     He was preceded in death by his brother, Henry M. Fiegenbaum; his sister, Dorothy L. (Fiegenbaum) Riekhof; and his first wife, Dorothy M. (Gerber) Fiegenbaum. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Keyes, of Amherst; his son, J. Mark Fiegenbaum, of South Hadley; his son, Eric N. Fiegenbaum and his wife, Linda S. Heath, of Madbury, N.H.; his daughter, Karen J. McLean Fiegenbaum and her husband, Peter W. Fiegenbaum McLean, of Northampton; and his stepson, Daniel F. Correia, of Belchertown. He is also survived by granddaughters, Katherine Heath Fiegenbaum, Hannah A. McLean Fiegenbaum and Charlotte J. McLean Fiegenbaum.
     Burial will be a private affair for immediate family at Valley Cemetery in Pelham. A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church, South Hadley, on Jan. 30, at 1 p.m.
     In lieu of flowers, gifts of remembrance may be made to Friends of Sabeel-North America (PO Box 9186, Portland, Oregon 97207; http://www.fosna.org/) or the First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., South Hadley 01075. Obituary and register are available at www.douglassfuneral.com.

J. married Gerber, Dorothy May 8 Jun 1952, Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. Dorothy (daughter of Gerber, Louis August and Brockmeyer, Charlotte Caroline Christine) was born 23 Oct 1927, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; died 23 Jul 1989, Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried 26 Jul 1989, Pelham, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet]

J. married Keyes, Patricia (daughter of Hannigan, Thomas J. and Keyes, Eunice) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Moved To: Abt Jun 1927, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, 24 June 2003 at 10:00 am at Salem United Church of Christ in Higginsville, Missouri; and grave side at Salem Cemetery, Higginsville.

Died:
Dorothy died at her home at John Knox Village.

The following obituary was published in the Higginsville Advance, of Higginsville, Missouri, on Wednesday, 25 June 2003.

Dorothy Lorraine Riekhof
Sept. 13, 1926 - June 21, 2003

     Dorothy Lorraine Riekhof, 76, of Higginsville, died Saturday, June 21, 2003 at her home.
     She was born Sept. 13, 1926 in Miami, Okla., the daughter of John Henry Fiegenbaum and Katherine Margaret (Maun) Fiegenbaum.
     On May 5, 1950 she married Richard Q. Riekhof.
     She was a former schoolteacher and later worked as a Nurse's Aid at the Higginsville Habilitation Center, retiring in 1991. She lived in the Higginsville area all of her life. she was a member of Salem United church of Christ in Higginsville, the Southside Club and Circle #2 of the Women's Fellowship of Salem UCC.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard on March 29, 2000 and a brother.
     Survivors include five sons, David (Nancy) Riekhof of Floyd Knobs, Ind., Nathan Riekhof of Higginsville, Aaron (Deborah) Riekhof of Lee's Summit, Adlai (Rhonda) Riekhof of St. Joseph and Jon (Debi) Riekhof of Franklin; one daughter, Brenda (Curtis) Langewisch of Higginsville; one brother, Dr. J. W. Fiegenbaum of South Hampton, Mass.; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
     Visitation was held on Monday, June 23 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Hoefer Funeral Home.
     Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. at Salem United Church of Christ in Higginsville with Rev. Dr. Isaiah Muita officiating. Organist was Doris Jane Stoner. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Higginsville.
     Pallbearers were David Riekhof, Aaron Riekhof, Jon Riekhof, Nathan Riekhof, Adlai Riekhof and Curtis Langewisch.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ or Kansas City Hospice.

Dorothy married Riekhof, Richard Quentin 5 May 1950, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Richard (son of Riekhof, Edwin Fredrick and Tempel, Matilda Augusta) was born 2 Apr 1928, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 29 Mar 2000, Missouri, USA; was buried 2 Apr 2000, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
The funeral service was at Zion United Church of Christ in Mayview, Missouri at 10:30 a.m. Rev. John Dorhauer led the service. Burial was at Zion Church Cemetery. Wiegers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Died:
Henry died at his home.

Henry married Schmutz, Mary Ellen (daughter of Schmutz, Sylvan Louis and Matthews, Mary Esther) [Group Sheet]

Carolyn married Fieker, Frederick Edward (son of Fieker, Wilhelm Edward Heinrich and Weltge, Martha Elisabeth Olga) [Group Sheet]

Mary married Radcliffe, Wendell Cullen [Group Sheet]

Forest married Hendrickson, Thelma Carleen 16 Aug 1953, Butler, Bates County, Missouri, USA. Thelma (daughter of Hendrickson, Carl K. and [surname?], Jennie Mae) was born 20 May 1925, Butler, Bates County, Missouri, USA; died 1 Dec 2014, Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried 13 Dec 2014, Butler, Bates County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Albert's grave is in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Lexington, Missouri.

Albert married Speas, Wilma Jean 21 Apr 1955. Wilma was born 8 Mar 1934; died 13 Sep 1972; was buried , Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Albert married Clouse, Marilyn Lloyd [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Anna's grave is in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Blackburn, Missouri.

Anna married Schmidt, Louis Otto Arthur 26 Aug 1951, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Louis (son of Schmidt, William J. and Fuchs, Emile) was born 10 Mar 1922, Blackburn, Saline County, Missouri, USA; died 22 Mar 2016, Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried 26 Mar 2016, Blackburn, Saline County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
The place of birth has also been reported as Mayview, Missouri.

Buried:
Funeral services were held at Salem United Church of Christ, Higginsville; officiated by Dr. Tommy Faris. Burial was at the church cemetery, just east of the city.

Died:
Roger died at the Meyer Care Center. He was 87 years old.

Roger married Starkebaum, Betty Ann 21 Jul 1954, Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Betty (daughter of Starkebaum, John Paul and Kroeck, Elliott Elaine) was born 1 Jan 1935, Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 15 Aug 2004, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried 18 Aug 2004, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:

     The following obituary was published in The Odessan (Odessa, Missouri) on 2 December 2010.

          Aubrey E. Nolte

     Aubrey E. Nolte, 80, Allen Park, Mich., brother of Juanita Wright, Mayview, died November 13, 2010.
     He was born September 4, 1930, the son of August and Esther Knollenberg Nolte, in Higginsville.
     He was married to Fredonia Ann Hereford June 5, 1956.
     Nolte was a graduate of Mayview High School and the University of Missouri, Columbia.
     He was an Army veteran, serving from 1954-56.
     He was employed by Railroad Perishable Inspection Agency in Kansas City, Indianapolis, Ind., and Detroit, Mich.
     He was preceded in death by four brothers, Forest, Albert, Howard and Gene; and a sister, Anna Mary Schmidt.
     Other survivors include his wife; a daughter, Kay Nolte, Allen Park; three brothers, Roger Nolte, Higginsville; David Nolte, Kansas City; Byron Nolte, Columbus, Ohio; and another sister, Catherine Ennis, King, N.C.

Aubrey married Hereford, Fredonia Ann [Group Sheet]

David married Beymer, Annabelle. [Group Sheet]

Byron married Knapheide, Ardith Emma (daughter of Knapheide, Ernst Wilhelm Werner and Niemeyer, Lillie Wilhelmina) [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Howard's grave is in Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery in Mayview, Missouri.

Howard married Couch, Laura Dee (daughter of Couch, Robert Lee and Willard, Celeste) [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Ennis, Larry Lennon [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
According to information on his death certificate, Gene Edward Nolte was born on 9 September 1940 in rural Mayview, Missouri.

Buried:
Gene's grave is in Zion Church Cemetery.

Died:
According to information on his death certificate, Gene Edward Nolte died at 9:45 p.m. in rural Mayview, Missouri. The cause of death was streptococcic laryngitis. During the three days he was ill, he had been under the care of Dr. Willis.

Juanita married Wright, William James (son of Wright, James William and Shacklett, Nona Francis) [Group Sheet]

Frederick married White, Belva. Belva was born 25 May 1917. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Constance was buried in Greenton Cemetery

Died:

     The following obituary was published in The Odessan (Odessa, Missouri) on 2 December 2010.

          Constance C. Keith
          Dec. 6, 1919 - Nov. 24, 2010

     Constance C. Keith, 90, of Odessa, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at the New Haven Care Center in Odessa.
     She was born Dec. 6., 1919, in Corder, the daughter of Herman and Bessie Bush Nolte.
     Mrs. Keith was a nurse for Dr. Wayne Boydston in Odessa, from 1962 until she retired in 1992.
     She was a member of the First Christian Church in Odessa.
     She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Frederick, Ernest and Charles Nolte.
     Survivors include her daughter, Judith (Roger) Polson of Odessa; and two granddaughters, Valerie (Howard) Bowen of Mooresville, N.C. and Cheryl Odom of Overland Park, Kan.; and one great-grandson.
     Visitation was 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home in Odessa.
     The funeral service immediately followed visitation.
     Burial was in the Greenton Cemetery.
     The family suggests memorials to the First Christian Church or the Odessa Senior Center.

Constance married Jennings, Forest W. 12 Oct 1935. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Charles is buried in the Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery in Mayview, Missouri.

Ernest married Koch, Maxine Rose [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
A funeral was held at Salem United Church of Christ. Burial was at the Salem Church Cemetery.

Marie married Knipmeyer, Randall Lee 8 Jun 1941. Randall was born 10 Jul 1915; died 2 Nov 2001; was buried , Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Ruth's funeral was held at Trinity United Church of Christ in Lexington, Missouri. Her husband was buried in Lexington Memorial Cemetery; it is assumed that she was also buried there.

Ruth married Struchtemeyer, Leonard Oscar 1 Sep 1946, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Leonard (son of Struchtemeyer, Oscar Henry and Starkebaum, Caroline Augusta) was born 1 Jul 1918, Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 27 Mar 1996; was buried 29 Mar 1996, Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Grace married Niemeyer, Curtis Hayes [Group Sheet]

Dorothy married Duensing, Raymond Frederick [Group Sheet]

George married Stice, Marguerite Agnes 17 Dec 1950. Marguerite was born 27 Oct 1927; died 17 Feb 1989; was buried , Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Clyde is buried in Mt. Washington Cemetery, Veterans Addition in Independence, Missouri.

Clyde married Busse, Lenora Adele [Group Sheet]

Janice married Baker, Robert Maurice [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Ronald was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Corder, Missouri.

Died:
Ronald was serving as a pastor at Downs Zion Lutheran Church.

Ronald married Yonker, Doris 8 Feb 1969. [Group Sheet]

Ronald married [---?---], Judy [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Details of the birth are not known at this time.

Charlotte married Blackwell, Harold Dean. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Details of the birth are not known at this time.

Richard married Croka, Evelyn Lydia (Maude) [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Jane's remains were cremated by the Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial service was held on Saturday, 14 September 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion United Church of Christ, 2711 North 72nd St, Kansas City, Kansas.

Jane married Padget, Steven L. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Benedict, James Terrence [Group Sheet]

Wayne married Jumper, Amber Lee [Group Sheet]

Ruth married Scantlin, William T. Jr. [Group Sheet]

Kenneth married [---?---], Darlene. [Group Sheet]