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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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 |
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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 |
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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. |