This is a collection of pictures taken in 2005 while we were researching in the area of Wartburg and Waterloo, Illinois.

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Photo Album for Johann Anton Sparwassar
Book Cover: Eppstein Im Taunus

Heir Ruhen in Gott:Christina Sparwassar:Gieb.:den 20 Miai 1807:Geist.:den 9 Nov 1877

Heir Ruhen in Gott:di kinder von: Anton & Christine Sparwassar.:Justine: Geb. Oct . 21.1830: Ges. Aug 18.1850:Heinrich:

Hier Ruhen

Anton. and Fried. Sparwassar

Johan Anton Sparwassar's first farm, 3 miles West of Millstadt, Illinois
The Old Baum Church as it was before the first fire.
Plaque on the Old Baum Church
Old Baum Church, 2005
Johann Anton Sparwassar's cabin as restored.
Johann Anton Sparwassar's cabin as restored.
Closeup of the NE corner.
Loft of Cabin showing original bark-coved rafters.
Sue Khoeler, Marlene Bettner, Emma Altus, Charlet Pemberton
Hier ruht in Gott: Katharina Sparwassar: Geborene Fischer.: Geb. d. 10 Aug. 1837.:Gest.: d. 12 Sept. 1869.
Karl Pape Farm today.
Karl Pape Stone Foundation from 1800's
Karl Pape Foundation
Heinrich and Diedrich Sparwassar twins died in infancy
Ritzel Children
Anton Sparwassar Junior, son of Johann Anton. This son moved to Kansas.