John William Blumenstiel

John William Blumenstiel (1965) my great-grandfather. The photo was taken at his home on Grandview St. in Detroit, Michigan, USA. I remember going there for family gatherings, when I was a child. #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #genealogia #detroit #michigan #greatgrandfather #greatgrandparents #1965

John William Blumenstiel

John William Blumenstiel, my great-grandfather, with his car in the 1960s. The photo was taken at his home on Grandview St. in Detroit, Michigan, USA. I remember going there for family gatherings, when I was a child. #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #genealogia #detroit... Continue Reading →

John William Blumenstiel

John William Blumenstiel, circa 1900. He was my maternal great-grandfather and the photo was likely taken in Freeport, Illinois, USA. He lived until 1976, so I was fortunate to know him. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #freeportillinois #illinois #illinoishistory #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia... Continue Reading →

Blumenstiel Immigration

S.S. Eider. This is the ship on which my great-grandfather, John William Blumenstiel, and his family immigrated to the USA in 1885. They moved from Reichensachsen, Hessen, Germany to Freeport, Illinois, USA. #genealogy #familyhistory #falknerjarrell #freeportillinois #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familypictures #familyhistory #genealogy #oldphoto #ship #immigration #immigrants #immigrant #reichensachsen #wehretal #hessen #hesse #ellisisland #germany🇩🇪 #germany #ancestors #ancestor... Continue Reading →

John William Blumenstiel and Friends

John William Blumenstiel (left, my great-grandfather) and Friends. He is frequently pictured with a cigar in his mouth, which is how I remember him. Photo pin, circa 1900. #blumenstiel #blumenstielgenealogy #falknerjarrell #genealogy #genealogyphotoaday #familyhistory #oldphotos #antiquephoto #antiquephotography #familyartifacts #familymementos #freeportillinois #freeportil #photopin #friends #friendship #menwithcigars #cigars #1900s

Postcard of Reichensachsen, Germany

The Blumenstiel Family came from Reichensachsen, Germany to America in 1885. The town still exists today, as part of the city of Wehretal. The church pictured in the postcard is still central to the city.

John William Blumenstiel and Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell

John William Blumenstiel (my great-grandfather) and daughter, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (my maternal grandmother). The photo was taken about 1910 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #ancestors #lovefamilyhistory #lovehistory #michigan #fatheranddaughter #antiquephoto #oldphotograph

Blumenstiel Family

My great-grandfather, John William Blumenstiel (seated) with his son Donald’s family, early 1970s. Right to left: Donald Blumenstiel, William “Skip” Blumenstiel, Kathy Ryan Blumenstiel, Beatrice Wallace Blumenstiel, and Mrs. Wallace (Beatrice’s Mom). #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives... Continue Reading →

Adolph Blumenstiel Family

Adolph Blumenstiel Family of Freeport, Illinois, USA in the late 19th Century. Blumenstiel siblings at back left are William and Helen, with John William and Elizabeth at front left. Adolph is at center, with daughter Clara between him and second wife, Christine Dreier Blumenstiel. Also pictured are Christine’s children from her first marriage. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy... Continue Reading →

John William Blumenstiel and Children

John William Blumenstiel (my great-grandfather) and children. Left to right: John William Blumenstiel, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell, Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes, Donald Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #holmesgenealogy #holmes #ancestors #lovefamilyhistory #lovehistory #michigan #birthday #birthdayparty

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