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Understanding our past helps us appreciate the present and guide the future.
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Nordmeyer-from the North!
The name Nordmeyer has its roots in the German language–Nord means north. Meyer is a German take on a Latin […]
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Hoffmeier History continued…..
Hoffmeier Bakery on High Street-Lawrenceburg, Indiana Circa 1940’s….Anthony Hoffmeier, Sister Otillia, Sister Carola, and Jacob Hoffmeier–siblings Just a side note […]
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100 Years Later……
Today, if you venture to 29 East High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, a delightful coffee house is open to meet the […]
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Hoffmeier Missing……
Vic was liked by everyone, my grandma Dorie Kirchgassner (Dad’s mother), told me decades ago when I inquired about him. […]
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Hoffmeier Rooted
Some of you know that I have placed my DNA results on a few genealogy websites in the past few […]
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Quinn Connection
In 1899, Patrick Quinn, father to Hannah and nine other children, passed away in Maysville, Kentucky. His wife Ellen preceded […]
About the author:
Rita Kirchgassner is a retired educator whose unwavering curiosity has fueled fifty years of family history research. In 2015, she published “Semper Anticus,” a compelling chronicle of her father’s service in WWII, earning praise from readers and historians alike. Now, through her upcoming blog, Rita is eager to share the fascinating stories and discoveries she’s uncovered over decades of dedicated research. Driven by a passion to ensure future generations appreciate and cherish their heritage, Rita invites you to join her on this journey. Beyond genealogy, she enjoys gardening, photography, and exploring ancient history. She is also proud to be the mother of Abigail Weber.