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Daniel and Elisabeth Zimmerman – Family Photo

Brad McCall — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:27:20 +0000

The eldest son of Daniel and Elisabeth (Schnelbach) Zimmerman, Rochus Zimmerman, was my Great-Great Grandfather. This picture shows his youngest siblings and parents. I assume it was probably taken in the late 1890′s.

Pictured from Left-to-right:
Elizabeth Zimmerman Waldman (1889-1971), Daniel Zimmerman (1845-1925), Anna Maria Zimmerman Wildeman (1887-1967) with Michael Zimmerman (1880-1958) standing behind her, Elisabeth (Schnelbach) Zimmerman (1846-1911), and Mary Anna Zimmerman Dreiling (1884-1983)

Partial Family Photograph of Daniel and Elizabeth Zimmerman and Children

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Volga-German Colonies of Russia – Map & Descriptions

Brad McCall — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:47:22 +0000

Catherine the Great ascended the Russian throne and issued a great manifest to open up colonization in the Volga river valley in southern Russia. Through effective marketing of her manifest, thousands of people throughout Germany immigrated to the area and founded colonies near Saratov. The colonies to the west of the Volga were on the hilly side of the river and were called “Bergseite”. The “Wiesenseite” or plains/grassy region was on the west side.

In trying to understand some of the places my ancestors settled and their reason for their move there, I’ve found a transcription of The Golden Jubilee of German-Russian Settlements of Ellis and Rush Counties, Kansas very helpful. The following are the towns that related to my family lines as I’ve researched thus far:

The Volga-German Mother Colonies:

Map of the Volga-German colonies of Russia highlighting the towns of Pfeifer, Herzog, Mariental and Obermunjou Russia

PFEIFER (GNILUSHKA)

Other Names:
Faifer, Fajfer, Feifer, Gnilushka, Gniluschka, Gnilyshka, Gvardeiskoye, Gvardeyskoye, Pfeifer, Pfeiffer

Location:
50º39′ N 45º24′ E

History:
Pfeifer was founded on the right bank of the Ilava Rover on 15 June 1767 by the Government as a Roman Catholic colony. Pfeifer is 117 versts from the provincial capital of Saratov, 65 versts from the district capital of Kamyshin, and 6 versts from the local administrative center of Kamenka.

From the beginning of the colony, there was parochial education available in Pfeifer. The students were taught reading, writing, and religion by a local schoolmaster under the supervision of the parish priest. In 1888, a government school was constructed in the colony.

My Family Names: Pfeifer
Johannes Pfeifer (1793-1798) imigrated from Orb Germany to Russia and on June 15, 1767, at which date they arrived, Colony Pfeifer was founded. Originally believing Johannes (my 6th Great Grandfather) originated from Ulm, Germany, we later discovered that the Ulm was one of the gathering places for colonists leaving for Russia. His birthplace was probably Orb, Germany. The German immigrants were housed in temporary housing by the recruiter sent from Russia who arranged for their passage to Seritov and the Russian colonies. At the point of debarkation in Russia to go to their new land (colonies) when they arrived from Germany, respective leaders were chosen from their groups to lead them to their new homes. Thus the naming of Colony Pfeifer was taken after their leader, Johannes Pfeifer. Johannes Pfeifer’s grandson Adam Pfeifer was the first Pfeifer to leave Colony Pfeifer and cross over into Herzog with his family in 1828.

Read more information about Pfeifer at the Center for Volga German Studies.

HERZOG (SUSLY)

Other Names:
Herzog, Susly, Sussly

Location:
51º29′ N 46º43′ E

History:
Herzog was a Roman Catholic colony founded on 14 July 1766 by LeRoy & Pictet.

My Family Names: Pfeifer
My 4th Great Grandfather Adam Pfeifer left Colony Pfeifer and moved his family to Colony Herzog, Russia, in 1828. He was the first Pfeifer in Colony Herzog. It is not known to me at this time why he moved to a colony so far away. My only guess is better land. Adam’s son, Johannes Adam Pfeifer, Sr., was the first Pfeifer to immigrate to America in 1878.

Read more information about Herzog at the Center for Volga German Studies.

OBERMONJOU (OBERMANSHU)

Other Names:
Krivovka, Kriwowskoje, Obermonjou, Obermunjour, Ober-Monjou, Ober-Monjour (after 1941, Krivovka)

Location:
51º44′ N 46º51′ E

History:
Ober-Monjou was founded as a Roman Catholic colony on 5 March 1767 by Baron Caneau de Beauregard.

In 1859, a daughter colony was established by colonists from Ober-Monjou seeking additional farm land. The daughter colony was called Neu-Ober-Monjou.

Read more information about Obermonjou at the Center for Volga German Studies.

A slightly different version of the history I located online at www.volgagerman.net:
Two German-speaking Frenchmen by the name of Munjou were made the leaders of the two groups. The older of the two, Otto de Munjor, became the leader of the Catholic group which settled along the Volga, north of Saratov. The younger Munjou established a colony of Lutheran people considerably down the river. Both towns were named Monjou, which soon caused confusion. The civil authorities eliminated the confusion by referring to the Catholic colony located on the upper as Obermunjou and the down strean village as Niedermonjor. During the founding years of these colonies, 1764 – 1768, 104 colonies were established, 44 on the Berseite (Mountain side) which was west of the Volga and 60 on the Wiesenseite (Meadow side) which was located on the east side.

My Family Names: Rupp
The record of my 2nd Great Grandmother Cecelia Rupp (1866-1930) has her birthplace listed as Obermunjou, Russia. I am still working on the origins of the Rupp family line, but I recently noticed an Anton Rupp (Her father’s name) mentioned in one of the largest group of immigrants to leave Saratov. The article, transcribed from The Golden Jubilee of German-Russian Settlements of Ellis and Rush Counties, Kansas is entitled “LARGEST EXPEDITION LEAVES SARATOV”. It includes in its list of immigrants hailing from Herzog a “… John Leiker, Anton Rupp, Caspar Rupp and Jacob Rupp, from Obermonjour, Russia.” I’m not quite sure if this is my Anton Rupp, as they say the ship he sailed on was the Mosel. (My Rupp family sailed on the Suevia arriving 3 Aug 1876)

MARIENTAL (MARIENTHAL)

Other Names:
Dubowoi, Mariental, Marienthal, Pfannenstiel, Sovetskoye, Tonkoshurovka, Tonkoschurowka

Location:
51º26′ N 46º45′ E

History:
Mariental was founded on 16 June 1766 by LeRoy & Pictet as a Roman Catholic colony.

Read more information about Mariental at the Center for Volga German Studies.

My Family Names: Zimmerman and Ochs
My family records show that my 3rd Great Grandfather Daniel Zimmerman (1845-1865) was born in Marienthal, Russia. His son Rochus who married Helen Ochs also has in-laws born in Marienthal.

Daniel (1845-1925) and Rochus (1867-1942) Zimmerman – Passenger List

Brad McCall — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:08:59 +0000

On the 7th of October 1891, the Zimmerman family first arrived in the United States, their point of departure listed as Boulogne Sur Mer, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands. Originating in Russia, they arrived in the port of New York, New York State aboard the ship Maasdam, with their final destination listed as Houston, Texas.

My 3rd Great Grandfather and 2nd Great Grandfather are listed on the same passenger lists with their families. It reads: Daniel Zimermann (age 46), with his wife Elisab (age 45), and children Franz (age 22), Katta (age 19), Michael (age 7), Maria (age 6), Ana (age 4) and Elisab (age 2). Daniel’s Eldest son is listed next as Rochus Zimmermann (age 24) is listed with his wife Helena (age 24), and daughter Katta (age 2).

The ship they arrived on:

Ship Name: Maasdam; Aliases: Vittoria (1902), Citta di Napoli (1902), Ex-Republic (1889)
Shipping Line: Holland-American; Years in service: 1889-1902
Ship Description: Built by Harland & Wolff, Ltd., Belfast, Ireland. Tonnage: 3,984. Dimensions: 420' x 40'. Single-screw, 15 knots. Compound engines. Four masts and one funnel.
History: Service: Rotterdam-New York, 1889- 1901. New triple expansion engines and boilers installed in 1890. Renamed: Vittoria (1902), (b) Citta di Napoli (1902). Scrapped in 1910. Ex-Republic (1889).

The families:

The passenger list showing my GGG Grandfather Daniel Zimermann and family, as well as my GG Grandfather Rochus Zimmerman and his family.

The passenger list:

The passenger list, close up.

Daniel Zimmerman (1845-1925) – Death Certificate

Brad McCall — Sun, 23 May 2010 16:55:03 +0000

Daniel Zimmerman was my 3rd Great Grandfather. He was born in Russia and immigrated to the U.S. where he died in the state of Kansas. The wife listed on his Death Certificate is his second wife Anna Maria (Schnube) Zimmerman, who he married the 18th of January 1916, 5 years after the death of his first wife Elisabeth. His eldest son, and my Great-Great Grandfather Rochus Zimmerman is listed as the informant on the death certificate.

I believe he was born in the city of Marienthal, and the region of Odessa in the country of Russia, though I’m not quite that far in my research. (He lists Odessa as his place of birth, and my records say Marienthal)

Daniel Zimmerman
Birth – 8 Sep 1845, Marienthal, Russia
Death – 16 May 1925, Park, Gove Co., Kansas

Father – Michael Zimmerman (1801-)
Mother – Maria (~1805-)

STATE OF KANSAS
State Board of Health – Division of Vital Statistics

1. PLACE OF DEATH: County: Gove, Township or City: Park, Registered No.: 32 W

2. FULL NAME: Daniel Zimmerman, Residence: Park
Length of residence in city or town where death occurred: 25 yrs, How long in U.S. if foreign birth: 25 yrs

PERSONAL AND STATISTICAL PARTICULARS
3. SEX: Male
4. COLOR OR RACE: White
5. Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced (write the word): Married
5a. HUSBAND of: Anna M. Zimmerman
6. DATE OF BIRTH: (month, day, and year): Sep-8-1845
7. AGE: 79 yrs 6 months – days
8 OCCUPATION OF DECEASED: Retired
9. BIRTHPLACE: Odessa, Russia
10: NAME OF FATHER: [check mark]
11. BIRTHPLACE OF FATHER: Russia
12: MAIDEN NAME OF MOTHER: [check mark]
13. BIRTHPLACE OF MOTHER: [check mark]
14. Informant: Rochus Zimmerman, Address: Park, Kansas
15. Filed: June 4, 1925, Anton Feldt

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
16. DATE OF DEATH: May 16, 1925
17. I HEREBY CERTIFY, That I attended deceased from May 14, 1925 to May 16, 1925 and that I last saw him alive on May 14, 1925 and that death occured, on the date stated above and 12-m.
The CAUSE OF DEATH was as follows: Cerebral Hemmorage, (74a) duration: 2 days.
Signed Fred C. Carr, M.D., Address: Grainfield.
19. PLACE OF BURIAL: Park Kans, DATE OF BURIAL: May 18, 1925
20. CARETAKER: Faimly, Address: Park Kans

The death certificate of Daniel Zimmerman (1845-1925)

Daniel (1845-1925) and Elisabeth (1846-1911) Zimmerman – Family Photo

Brad McCall — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:32:23 +0000

I’ve really just begun research on the Zimmerman side of my family. The eldest son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Schnelbach) Zimmerman is my Great-Great Grandfather. While doing some research of their family with my new membership to Ancestry.com, I discovered what looks to be a newspaper article that includes a picture of the couple. I touched up the image and thought I’d share it.

One of the interesting things to note is the spelling of their last name as “Zimermann”, with one first “m” and two second “n”s. This is the first I’ve seen of this spelling. Perhaps it’s the German version?

Daniel Zimmerman
Birth – 8 Sep 1845, Marienthal, Russia
Death – 16 May 1925, Park, Gove Co., Kansas

Father – Michael Zimmerman (1801-)
Mother – Maria (~1805-)

Elisabeth Schnelbach
Marriage – abt 1865
Birth – 15 Aug 1846, Germany
Death – 28 Feb 1911, Park, Gove Co., Kansas

Father – Kasper Schnelbach (~1820-)
Mother – ?
Other spouses Anna Maria Schnube

It reads:

Jesus, Mary, Joseph.

In Pious Memory of
Our dearly beloved Parents

(Photos of Daniel and Elisabeth)

Daniel Zimermann
Born September 8, 1845 und died
May, 16, 1925.

Elisabeth Zimermann
Born August, 15, 1847 and died
February, 28, 1911.

Daniel and Elisabeth (Schnelback) Zimmerman

Rochus Zimmerman (1867-1942) – Family Group Record

Brad McCall — Sat, 15 May 2010 06:51:49 +0000

The following is the family group record I’ve put together for my Great Great Grandfather Rochus Zimmerman who married Helen Ochs. I’m still working on gathering details for Rochus, and interested in connecting with other members who might be connected to any member of his family. My family line continues through their daughter Anna who married Anton A. Pfeifer.

Rochus Zimmerman
Birth – 10 Feb 1867, Russia
Death – 18 Jul 1942, Gove Co., Kansas
Burial – Park Catholic Cemetery, Park, Gove Co., Kansas

Father – Daniel Zimmerman (1845-1925)
Mother – Elizabeth Schnelbach (1846-1911)

Married:

Helen Ochs
Birth – 1 Nov 1866, Russia
Death – 15 Aug 1954, Gove Co., Kansas
Burial – Park Catholic Cemetery, Park, Gove Co., Kansas

Father – Joseph Ochs (~1846-<1930)
Mother - Elisabeth Klaus (~1846-<1944)

Their Children:

1 F – Katherine Zimmerman
Birth – 20 Jul 1889
Death – 18 Dec 1946, Park, Kansas
Spouse – Mr. Hartman?

2 F – Anna Zimmerman
Birth 21 Nov 1891, Texas
Death Mar 1978, of Silverton, Marion, Oregon
Spouse Anton A. Pfeifer
Marriage bef Nov 1915, Kansas

3 M – Martin Zimmerman
Birth – 21 Feb 1894, Texas
Death – 13 Feb 1970, Gove Co., Kansas
Spouse – Barbara Zerr
Marriage – 28 Feb 1916, Park, Gove Co., Kansas

4 M – Frank Zimmerman
Death – about 2 yrs old

5 F – Barbara Zimmerman
Birth – 22 Mar 1901, Park, Gove Co., Kansas
Death – 30 Jul 1976, Park, Gove Co., Kansas
Spouse – Herman Joseph Marqueling
Marriage – 27 Oct 1925, Gove Co., Kansas

Anton A. Pfeifer (1893-1946) – A Historical Timeline

Brad McCall — Sat, 15 May 2010 06:28:43 +0000

Anton A. Pfeifer who married Anna Zimmerman are my Great Grandparents. Here’s a timeline I’ve put together about Anton’s life from public sources. I’m still hoping to connect with a living member of this family who can help me with some of the missing details of his life.

Historical Timeline: Anton A. Pfeifer (1893-1946)

YEAR	LOCATION	EVENT
1893	Walker, Ellis Co., Kansas	Born: Feb 1893
1900	Bryant Township, Graham Co., Kansas	U.S. Census: Listed in the Census as Anton Pfeifer (age 7, b. Feb 1893), living with his parents Adam (age 42, b. May 1858) and Zezilia (age 35, b. Sept 1864) and siblings Andrew (age 13, b. Mar 1887), Joseph (age 11, b. Mar 1889), Alexander (age 9, b. Apr 1891), Adam (age 5, b. Feb 1895), John (age 4, b. Apr 1887), and Katherine (age 11/12, b. Jul 1899). Father is listed as a Farmer, immigrated 1879 and naturalized, married 17 years. His mother is listed as parents to 8 children, 7 living, immigrated 1876.
1910	Buckeye, Ellis Co., Kansas	U.S. Census: Listed in the Census as Antone Pfeifer (age 17) living with his parents Adam J. (age 51) and Selia (age 44) and siblings Alexander (age 19), Adam (age 15), John (age 12), Catherine (age 10), Mary (age 8), Anna (age 6) and Lizzie (age 3). His parents are listed as married 27 years, his father’s second marriage.
1910-1915	Kansas	Married: Anna Zimmerman (b. 21 Nov 1891 in Texas)
1915	Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas	Daughter: Cecilia Agnes (b. 22 Nov 1915)
1917	Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas	Son: Richard (b. 31 Jan 1917)
1918	Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas	Son: John A. (b. 29 Sep 1918)
1920	Kansas	Son: Anton “Tony”, Jr. (b. 28 Mar 1920)
1920	?	U.S. Census: Listed in the Census as…
1922	Kansas	Daughter: Helen (b. 3 Mar 1922)
1923	Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas	Son: Leo Wendell (b. 20 Jun 1923)
1924	Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas	Son: Francis N. (b. 14 Oct 1924)
1925	Buckeye, Ellis Co., Kansas	State Census: Listed in the Census as Anton Pfiefer (age 32) with his wife Anna (age 33) and his children Celia (age 9), Richard (age 7), John (age 6), Anton (age 5), Hellen (age 3), Leeo (age 2) and Francis (age 5 months). His occupation is listed as farmer, his birthplace is Kansas. His wife’s birthplace is Texas.
1926	Kansas	Son: Joseph (b. 21 Aug 1926)
1928	Kansas	Son: Robert (b. 10 Jun 1928)
1930	District 2, Buckeye, Ellis Co., Kansas	U.S. Census: Listed in the Census as Anton A. (age 37) with his wife Anna (age 38), and children Cecilia (age 14), Richard (age 13), John (age 11), Anton Jr. (age 10), Helen (age 8), Leo (age 6), Francis (age 5), Joseph (age 3) and Robert (age 1 9/12). His occupation is listed as Farmer, married 22 years.
1930	Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas	Daughter: Mary (b. 4 Jul 1930)
1933	Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas	Daughter: Anna (b. 31 Mar 1933) – Twin
1933	Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas	Son: Julius (b. 31 Mar 1933) – Twin – died as an infant (d. 14 Apr 1933)
1935	Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas	Daughter: Alice (b. 4 Sep 1935)
1937	Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas	Daughter: Agnes (b. 28 Jan 1937)
1938-1946	Oregon	Moved family to Oregon
1946	Salem, Marion Co., Oregon	Died: (d. 1846)
1978	Salem, Marion Co., Oregon	Wife dies: Anna Zimmerman Pfeifer (d. Mar 1978) and is buried…?

Rochus Zimmerman (1867-1942) – A Historical Timeline

Brad McCall — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:53:35 +0000

Rochus Zimmerman is my Great Great Grandfather (GG) though his daughter Anna Zimmerman (1891-1978) who married Anton A. Pfeifer (1893-1946).

One of the interesting things I discovered about Kansas, is they had state census records. This allowed me to get a more granular timeline from public records.

Historical Timeline: Rochus Zimmerman (1867-1942)

YEAR	LOCATION	EVENT
1867	Russia	Born: 10 Feb 1867
1888-1889	Russia	Married: Helena “Helen” Ochs (b. 1 Nov 1866 in Russia)
1889	Russia	Daughter: Katherine (b. 20 Jul 1889)
1891	New York, New York, USA	Immigration: Listed on the Passenger list as Rochus Zimmerman (age 24, b. abt 1867) with his wife Helena (age 24) and his daughter Katha? (age 2). His “calling” is listed as farmer. He is listed next to his father Daniel Zimmerman and family. The details list their ethnicity as Russian. The place of origin as Russia with the port of departure as Boulogne Sur Mer, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands. Their destination was Houston, Texas. They arrived in the Port of New York, New York, United States the 7th of Oct 1891 on a ship named the Maasdam. Helena must have been pregnant with Anna on this journey, since she was born less than 2 months after they arrived in the United States.
1891	Texas	Daughter: Anna “Annie” (b. 21 Nov 1891)
1894	Texas	Son: Martin (b. 21 Feb 1894)
1894-1900	Kansas	Son: Frank (b. ? d. ?) Lived to be 2 years old.
1900	Payne Township, Gove Co., Kansas	U.S. Census: Rochus Zimmerman (age 33, b. Jan 1867, Russia) with his wife Helen (age 33, b. Oct 1866, Russia) and his children Catherine (age 10, b. July 1889, Russia), Annie (age 8, b. Nov 1891, Texas) and Martin (age 6, b. Feb 1894, Texas). Occupation listed as a farmer, “no” is answered to reading and writing, but “yes” to speaking English. His wife and eldest daughter have “no” to reading, writing and speaking English. Year of immigration listed: 1891, naturalization in PA. Helen is listed as being the mother of 4 children, 3 living. Number of years married is 11.
1901	Payne Township, Gove Co., Kansas	Son: Barbara “Barbie” (b. 22 Mar 1901)
1905	Payne Township, Gove Co., Kansas (Post office – Quinter)	State Census: Listed in the Kansas State Census as Rochus Zimmerman (age 38) with his wife Helen (age 38), and children Katie (age 15), Annie (age 13), Martin (age 11) and Barbie (age 4).
1910	?	U.S. Census: ?
1915	?	Naturalized. The census that mentions his naturalization year lists the location as “PA” – is this Pennsylvania?
1920	Payne Township, Gove Co., Kansas	U.S. Census: Listed in the US Census as Rochus Zimmerman (age 52) with his wife Helena (age 53) and his daughter Barbra (age 18, b. Kansas). His occupation is listed as Farmer, his birthplace Russia. His immigration date is 1890, naturalization date 1915. Parents both born in Russia, mother tongue is German.
1925	Payne, Gove Co., Kansas	State Census: Listed in the Kansas State Census as Rochus Zimmerman (age 58) with his wife Hellen (age 58) and his daughter Barbara (age 22). Immigration listed as 1891, naturalization as 1915. Born Russia, hails from Texas. No occupation, but answers yes to being able to read write and attended school.
1930	Payne Township, Gove Co., Kansas	U.S. Census: Listed in the US Census as Rochus Zimmerman (age 62) with his wife Helena (age 62). Both parents list birthplace Russia and age at marriage to be 22. Immigration 1891, listed with no occupation.
1942	Park, Gove Co., Kansas	Died: Rochus Zimmerman (d. 18 Jul 1942) and is buried in the Park Catholic Cemetery next to the Sacred Heart Church
1954	Park, Gove Co., Kansas	Wife dies: Helen Ochs Zimmerman (d. 5 Aug 1954) and is buried in the Park Catholic Cemetery next to the Sacred Heart Church

Johannes Adam Pfeifer, Jr. (1859-1917) – Family Group Record

Brad McCall — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:30:58 +0000

Johannes Adam Pfeifer, who went by Adam, is my Great-Great Grandfather through his son Anton A. Pfeifer (1893-1946) who married Anna Zimmerman (1891-1978).

Johannes Adam Pfeifer
Birth – 10 May 1859, Herzog (Susly), Wolga, Russia
Death – 30 Oct 1917, Hays, Ellis, Kansas
Burial – St. Josephs, Hays, Kansas

Father – Johannes Adam Pfeifer (1826-1881)
Mother – Anna Margaret There (1826-1903)
Other spouses – Pauline Miller Or Muller

Married:

Caecilia Rupp
Marriage – 9 Apr 1883
Birth – 29 Sep 1866, Obermunjou, Russia
Death – 20 Aug 1930, Hays, Kansas
Burial – St. Josephs, Hays, Kansas

Father – Anton Rupp (1836-)
Mother – Margaretha Anna Maria Katharina Herman (1837-)

Their Children:

1 M – Andrew A. Pfeifer
Birth – 4 Mar 1887, Victoria, Kansas
Death – 23 Dec 1957, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Spouse – Margaret Schmidt
Marriage – ?

2 M – Joseph A. Pfeifer
Birth – 3 Mar 1889, Hays, Kansas
Death – 19 Sep 1984, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Spouse – Elizabeth Vonfeldt
Marriage – ?

3 M – Alexander A. Pfeifer
Birth – 10 Apr 1891, Hays, Kansas
Death – 20 Sep 1972, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Spouse – Teresa Sack
Marriage – ?
Spouse Helen Sack
Marriage – ?

4 M – Anton A. Pfeifer
Birth – Feb 1893, Walker, Ellis, KS
Death – 1946, Salem, Marion, OR
Spouse – Anna Zimmerman
Marriage – ?

5 M – Adam A. Pfeifer
Birth – 24 Feb 1895, Hays, Kansas
Death – 17 Feb 1934, Hyacinth, Kansas
Spouse – Helen Sack
Marriage – 8 Oct 1917

6 M – John A. Pfeifer
Birth – 22 Apr 1897, Hays, Kansas
Death – 31 Dec 1967, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Spouse – Josephine Denning
Marriage –

7 F – Catherine Pfeifer
Birth – 7 Jul 1899, Collyer, Kansas
Death – 20 Aug 1993, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Spouse – Clement C Denning
Marriage – ?

8 F – Marie M. Pfeifer
Birth – 24 Jan 1902, Hays, Kansas
Death – 1 Sep 1990, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Spouse – John P Paul
Marriage – ?

9 F – Anna Margaret Pfeifer
Birth – 29 Mar 1904, Hays, Kansas
Death – ?
Spouse – Albert Karlin
Marriage – ?

10 F – Elizabeth Pfeifer
Birth – 22 May 1906, Hays, Kansas
Death – 19 Feb 1961, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Spouse – Roscoe Montgomery

Anton A. & Anna Pfeifer – Family Photo

Brad McCall — Sun, 02 May 2010 18:05:07 +0000

Anton A. and Anna Zimmerman Pfeifer are my Great-Grandparents. Their oldest son and my Great-Uncle Richard Pfeifer was kind enough to send me a photocopy of his parents wedding photo which I scanned below. His wife Frances was fascinated with old photos, and had been doing research on the traditional wedding attire for Volga Germans.

Since Anton and Anna both were raised in Ellis Co. Kansas as a part of a Volga German community, I assume that their wedding took place in a tradition manner, as their apparel in this photo might tell us. Marriage was an especially dignified and impressive relegious ceremony for the Volga Germans where High Mass was said and the couple exchanged vows at the altar.

The bride wore a fancy dress decorated with lace and/or embroidery work. On her head she wore a wreath of flowers with a veil attached. The groom wore his best suit with a boutonniere attached to the lapel of his jacket. The boutonniere was an arrangement of flowers with a bow and long ribbons fastened to it that hung to the groom’s waist or sometimes even to his ankles. I was told that money would be pinned to the ribbons to wish the couple prosperity in their new marriage.

I don’t have the exact date for their wedding, but I think it was about 1914 and took place in Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas.

Anton A. Pfeifer
Birth – Feb 1893, Walker, Ellis, KS
Death – 1946, Salem, Marion, OR

Anna Zimmerman
Birth – 21 Nov 1891, Texas
Death – Mar 1978, of Silverton, Marion, Oregon

The wedding photo of Anton A. and Anna Zimmerman Pfeifer. Traditional Volga German attire. Abt. 1914, Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas