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 →

William Blumenstiel

William Blumenstiel (left), my great-great uncle and unidentified man (about 1900). The unidentified man appears in at least one other photo, but they are glued into a photo album, so I don’t know if he is a relative or friend. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #freeportillinois #illinois #illinoishistory #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography... Continue Reading →

Birthplace of John William Blumenstiel

Birthplace of John William Blumenstiel, my great grandfather, in Reichensachsen, Hessen (present day Germany). The people in the photo owned the house after the Blumenstiel family relocated to Freeport, Illinois, USA in 1885. Reichensachsen is now part of Wehretal, a community in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis in northeastern Hesse, Germany. Wehretal came into being in 1971 and... Continue Reading →

William Blumenstiel – Inland Auto Top Factory

William Blumenstiel - Inland Auto Top Factory, 223 Monroe St. in Spokane, Washington, USA. William (Will) Blumenstiel and his sister, Helen, moved westward from Freeport, Illinois, USA. They ran a general store in Idaho, but ultimately settled in Spokane, Washington. Will opened the Inland Auto Top Factory and appears at far right in the photo.... Continue Reading →

William and Helen Blumenstiel

My great-great uncle, William Blumenstiel (left) and great-great aunt, Helen Blumenstiel (second from right) with friends on Mt. Spokane. They were siblings of my great-grandfather, John William Blumenstiel. Taken in Spokane, Washington, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #spokane #spokanedoesntsuck #spokanewa... Continue Reading →

Niagara Falls – 1920s

Maid of the Mist. Niagara Falls (1920s). Found in an album belonging to Helen Blumenstiel, my great-great aunt. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #ancestors #lovefamilyhistory #lovehistory #niagara #niagarafallscanada #niagarafalls #1920s #tourist_pic #vintagetourism #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #maidofthemist

Helen And William Blumenstiel Residence

Helen And William Blumenstiel residence in Spokane, Washington, USA (1937). They were the brother and sister of my great-grandfather, John William Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #greatgreatuncle #greatgreataunt #winter #spokane #spokanewashington #spokanedoesntsuck #spokanehistory #oldcar #antiquecar #vintagehouse

Blumenstiel Siblings

Blumenstiel siblings, taken at Cranberry Lake, Commerce Township, Michigan, USA. Back row, left to right: John William Blumenstiel (my great-grandfather) and William Blumenstiel. Front row : Elizabeth Blumenstiel Williams and Helen Blumenstiel. William and Helen were visiting from Spokane, Washington, USA and Elizabeth lived in Freeport, Illinois, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry... Continue Reading →

William Blumenstiel

William Blumenstiel and 48 star flag in Chilco, Idaho, USA. He was the brother of my great-grandfather, John Willliam Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #chilco #chilcoid #flag #usflag #fourthofjuly

William Blumenstiel and Scotty

William Blumenstiel with Scotty, in Chilco, Idaho, USA. He was the brother of my great- grandfather, John William Blumenstiel. He and his sister, Helen, moved west from Freeport, Illinois to Chilco, Idaho, and ended up in Spokane, Washington, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto... Continue Reading →

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