Alfred Henry Schermack (1884-1962)

Alfred Henry Schermack (1884-1962). He was an avid gardener and a gentle soul, adored by his grandchildren and nieces/nephews. He was a maternal uncle of Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and lived next door on Winston St. in Detroit, Michigan, USA in the 1930s/1940s. #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotography #falknerjarrell #schermackgenealogy #oldphotos #schermack #oldphoto #oldphotos #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #genealogyphoto #genealogyphotos... Continue Reading →

Schermack Family (Circa 1915)

Schermack Family (Circa 1915). Amelia Schauer Schermack (in black) surrounded by her family. Back row, left to right: Charles Fenely, Joseph J. Schermack, Jr., Alfred Henry Schermack, Donald William Blumenstiel, John William Blumenstiel. Middle row, left to right: Laura Schermack Blumenstiel, Emma Schermack, Stella Saxe Schermack, Anna Schermack, Alma Schermack Fenely, Grace Richards Schermack. Front... Continue Reading →

Joseph J. Schermack, Sr. Obituary (1844-1915)

Joseph J. Schermack, Sr. obituary (1844-1915). He immigrated to the USA from Heibach-Weiss, Prussia 29 May 1857. He ultimately settled in Freeport, Illinois, USA and worked as a tailor. #illinoishistory #familyhistory #genealogy #freeportillinois #familyphotography #falknerjarrell #schermackgenealogy #oldphotos #schermack #oldphoto #oldphotos #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #genealogyphoto #genealogyphotos #illinois #obituary #heimbachweis #neuwied #immigrant #ancestors #ancestor

Schermack Family Photo (Circa 1950s)

Schermack Family photo, circa 1950s. The photo was taken at the home of Alfred and Grace Schermack, 19470 Winston, Detroit, Michigan. Back row, left to right: Alfred Schermack, Will Schauer (cousin), John William Blumenstiel. Front row, left to right: Dora Balthauser (cousin), Laura Schermack Blumenstiel, Grace Schermack, Emma Schermack, Anna Schermack, Alma Schermack Fenely. #familyhistory... Continue Reading →

Welcome Delegation for Theodore Roosevelt (1903)

Welcome Delegation for Theodore Roosevelt (1903). Joseph J. Schermack, Sr. front row, far right. Dedication of Lincoln Douglas Debates monument in Freeport, Illinois, USA. #falknerjarrell #schermack #schermackgenealogy #blumenstiel #blumenstielgenealogy #freeportil #freeportillinois #lincolndouglasdebate #abrahamlincoln #abrahamlincon #teddyroosevelt #theodoreroosevelt #roosevelt #illinoishistory #illinois #historicphotos #historicphoto #historicphotography

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

Joseph J Schermack, Jr. House

Joseph J. Schermack, Jr. House - 740 Pingree, Detroit, Michigan. USA. Joseph was an inventor of mailing machines, vending machines and other devices. He is most associated with postage stamp vending machines and private stamp perforations made for use in his devices. He was born in Freeport, Illinois, USA and moved to Detroit in 1906... Continue Reading →

Marriage License – Joseph J. Schermack, Sr. and Amelia Schauer

Marriage License - Joseph J. Schermack, Sr. and Amelia Schauer. Joseph J. Schermack, Sr. and Amelia Schauer were married in Freeport, Illinois June 20, 1875. They had 6 children: Joseph Jr., Alfred, Emma, Anna, Laura, and Alma. They were maternal grandparents of Dorothy Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #ancestors #familyhistory #genealogy #genealogyphoto #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography... Continue Reading →

Laura Schermack Blumenstiel

Laura Schermack Blumenstiel (1886-1958). Laura Louise Schermack was the daughter of Joseph J., Sr. And Amelia Schauer Schermack. She married John William Blumenstiel in Freeport, Illinois November 28, 1905. They had 3 children: Donald William Blumenstiel, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell, and Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #freeportillinois #illinois #illinoishistory #familyhistory #genealogy #germany #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots... Continue Reading →

Blumenstiel Family, Circa 1910

Blumenstiel Family, Circa 1910. John William and Laura Schermack Blumenstiel with their two oldest children, Donald William Blumenstiel at left, and Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (on Laura's lap). Dorothy was born 30 December 1909. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #freeportillinois #illinois #illinoishistory #familyhistory #genealogy #germany #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #geneabloggers #familytree... Continue Reading →

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