William and Helen Blumenstiel house in Spokane, Washington, USA early 1930s. William (Will) Blumenstiel and his sister, Helen, moved westward from Freeport, Illinois, USA. They ran a general store in Idaho, before settling Spokane, Washington. Will and Helen were siblings of John William Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto... Continue Reading →
Christina Vaupel Blumenstiel (1855-1888)
Christina Vaupel Blumenstiel (1855-1888). Christina Vaupel Blumenstiel was the paternal grandmother of Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and mother of John William Blumenstiel. The family immigrated to the USA in 1885 and Christina died in 1888. Adolph and Christina are buried in the Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Illinois, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #freeportillinois #illinois #illinoishistory #familyhistory #genealogy #germany... Continue Reading →
Adolph Wilhelm Blumenstiel Headstone
Adolph Wilhelm Blumenstiel - Headstone. Adolph Blumenstiel was the paternal grandfather of Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and father of John William Blumenstiel. The family immigrated to the USA in 1885 and his first wife, Christina Vaupel, died in 1888. Following Christina's death, Adolph married Christine Dreier Nieman, a widow. Adolph and Christine are buried in the... Continue Reading →
Theodore Roosevelt – Freeport, Illinois, USA (1903)
Theodore Roosevelt - Dedicating monument to Lincoln Douglas Debates Freeport, Illinois, USA. June 3, 1903. Joseph J. Schermack, Sr. was in the welcoming delegation and Adolph Wilhelm Blumenstiel worked on the monument. #falknerjarrell #schermack #schermackgenealogy #blumenstiel #blumenstielgenealogy #freeportil #freeportillinois #lincolndouglasdebate #abrahamlincoln #abrahamlincon #teddyroosevelt #theodoreroosevelt #roosevelt #illinoishistory #illinois #historicphotos #historicphoto #historicphotography
Helen Bumenstiel, early 1900s
Helen Bumenstiel, early 1900s. She immigated to Freeport , Illinois, USA with her family in 1885. She and brother, William, ultimately settled in Spokane, Washington, USA. Helen was the sister of John William Blumenstel and aunt of Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #genealogyresearch #geneabloggers #familytree #familyhistorian #genealogia #blumenstielgenealogy #freeportillinois #freeportil... Continue Reading →
Mabel Forshee Jarrell (1880-1966)
Mabel Forshee Jarrell (1880-1966) at center. She was the mother of Vernon Lee Jarrell and wife of John McCready Jarrell. Born in St. Francois County, Missouri, USA, her family migrated to Detroit, Michigan, USA by 1920. Mabel was an excellent cook/baker, with chicken and dumplings and lemon cake among her specialities. She appears with niece... Continue Reading →
Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and Dog, Early 1900s
Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and dog, early 1900s. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #geneabloggers #genealogia #familyarchives #jarrellgenealogy #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #jarrell #detroit #michigan #dog #dogs #doggo
Adolph Wilhelm Blumenstiel Obituary (1850-1921)
Adolph Wilhelm Blumenstiel Obituary (1850-1921). Adolph Wilhelm Blumenstiel was the paternal grandfather of Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and father of John William Blumenstiel. He was a stone mason and worked for William Ascher, a builder in Freeport, Illinois, USA for many years. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #freeportillinois #illinois #illinoishistory #familyhistory #genealogy #germany #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #ancestor... Continue Reading →
Adolph Wilhelm Blumenstiel – Locket Watch Fob
Adolph Wilhelm Blumenstiel - locket watch fob and watch chain (19th Century). The locket is engraved with “AWB” and contains photos of Adolph and his second wife, Christine Dreier Blumenstiel. He lived in Freeport, Illinois, USA and was the paternal grandfather of Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell And father of John William Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #freeportillinois #illinois... Continue Reading →
John William Blumenstiel, early 1900s
John William Blumenstiel, early 1900s. He was the father of Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell. Note the ever-present cigar in his hand.. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #freeportillinois #illinois #illinoishistory #familyhistory #genealogy #germany #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #geneabloggers #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #blumenstiel