George Aloysius (Al) Link was born on August 23, 1863 in New Vienna, Iowa. Al is Walt’s 2nd Great Uncle. His brother Isadore is Walt’s Great Grandfather.
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Gerhard Wellman was born on August 16, 1857 in Besten by Ankum, Germany. Gerhard is Walt’s great grandfather.
Gerhard’s parents were Johann and Catharina Heil Wellman. He was the fifth child born to the union.
Katherina Delker Spexarth was born on August 9, 1824 in Varensell, Germany. Her parents were Johannes and Maria Delker. Katherina is related to the Wellman side of Walt’s family. So today is her 200th birthday.
William J Link and Elizabeth Wellman were married on August 2, 1916 at St. Mary’s Church in West Point, Iowa. WJ and Lizzie are Walt’s grandparents.
Kenneth Richard Henry Kempker was born on July 26, 1927 in St Paul, Iowa. His parents were John and Sadie Merschman Kempker. Kenneth is a distant relation of Walt’s through the Wellman side of the family.
Sarah Jane Hole was born on July 19, 1887 to John Swisher and Lydia Finkbone Hole. She was born on the family farm in Darke County, Ohio. Sarah is Walt’s great-aunt.
Wilma Ada Link was born on July 12, 1933 in West Point, Iowa. Her parents were William John and Elizabeth Wellman Link. Billie is Walt’s aunt.
On our recent trip to South Dakota, we went into Wyoming for a day trip. We stopped in Sundance, Wyoming, at the Crook County Courthouse. We didn’t have a lot of time, but we were able to find a deed for some property purchased on Black Tail Creek by one of Michelle’s relatives.
Elizabeth Becker was born on May 31, 1848 to Henry and Catherine Becker in Lee County, Iowa. Elizabeth is a distant relation on the Link side of the family.
Sallee Durfee was born on May 24, 1879 in Missouri to Aaron and Sarah Todd Durfee. Sallee is Michelle’s 3rd great-aunt.