Falkner/Jarrell Family History
Ancestors of Mary Ann Jarrell and Patrick Falkner
1909 Postcard from my great-grandmother, Laura Schermack Blumenstiel in Freeport, Illinois, USA to my great-grandfather, John William Blumenstiel, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He moved to Detroit to seek his fortune, along with Laura’s brother, inventor Joseph J. Schermack, Jr.. Apparently, Laura wanted to move back to their hometown of Freeport and she tells him he... Continue Reading →
Memorial card for Jacob G. Schermack of Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was the brother of my great-great grandfather, Joseph J. Schermack, Sr., who moved from Brooklyn to Freeport, Illinois, USA in the 19th Century. They immigrated to the USA from Heibach-Weiss, Prussia 29 May 1857. #illinoishistory #familyhistory #genealogy #freeportillinois #familyphotography #falknerjarrell #schermackgenealogy #oldphotos #schermack... Continue Reading →
Schermack "Talking Salesmen" Vending Machines (1929). The machine used a “continuous bucket” system, which allowed different sizes/types of products to be vended. A phonograph was incorporated in the machine, so a short message, such as a compny slogan, would play when the crank was turned. These machines were invented and patented by the inventor Joseph... Continue Reading →
Laura Schermack Blumenstiel (1886-1958) in the 1950s. She was my maternal great-grandmother, but died before I was born. Laura was born in Freeport, Illinois, USA and moved to Detroit, Michigan, USA with her husband, John William Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian... Continue Reading →
Brochure for Schermack Triple Stamp Vending Machine (1950s). The round-back model had a clear plexiglas back and was much lighter than the iron and plate glass models of the 1920s. The Schermack Products Company was founded in Detroit by inventor Joseph J. Schermack, my great-great uncle. #familyhistory #detroit #detroithistory #schermackcompanies #schermackgenealogy #stampvendingmachine #stampcollection #stampcollector #genealogy... Continue Reading →
Emma Schermack (left) and Grace Richards Schermack (my great-great aunts) at the rear of 19470 Winston, Detroit, Michigan USA. Emma lived at this house with her sisters, Anna and Alma. Aunt Grace was married to their brother, Alfred Henry Schermack and lived next door. #falknerjarrell #schermackgenealogy #schermack #detroit #detroitmichigan #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphoto #oldphotos #illinoishistory... Continue Reading →
Schermack/Blumenstiel Family (circa 1915). The woman in black, center row, is my great-great grandmother, Amelia Schauer Schermack. The children seated in the front row include my great aunt, Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes, second from left, and my grandmother, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell, third from left. I can identify various other family members, but some are unknown to... Continue Reading →
Woodward Avenue in Detroit, about 1909 (postcard). The Blumenstiel and Schermack branches of my family moved to Detroit in the early 1900s. #falknerjarrell #ancestors #familyhistory #genealogy #genealogyphoto #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #oldphotograph #savinghistory #findingroots #postcard #oldpostcard #detroit #detroitmichigan #woodwardave #woodward #vintagedetroit #olddetroit #detroithistory
Employees in Front of Schermack Company (1164 W. Baltimore, Detroit, Michigan, USA). The company was founded by my great-great uncle, Joseph J. Schermack and manufactured postage stamp vending machines, among other things. Employee photos from earlier eras show markedly different fashions and hairstyles. My great-great aunts, who worked at the company for many years, do... Continue Reading →
Women’s club photo. My great-grandmother, Laura Schermack Blumenstiel is front row, far left, and her sister-in-law, Grace Richards Schermack, is front row, second from right. The organization is unidentified. The location is either Detroit, Michigan or Freeport, Illinois. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory #michigan #familyhistory #familyhistorian #sisters #ancestors #ancestor #ancestry... Continue Reading →
Falkner/Jarrell Family History 