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Posts about West Point, and its inhabitants.

Happy Birthday Cousin Alice Brune Driscoll!

Alice Brune was born July 3, 1940 in West Point, Iowa. She is Walt’s 3rd cousin on the Wellman side of the family.

Happy Anniversary August and Clara Lohman!

August Lohman and Clara Holtfoester were married on June 26, 1863. They were the grandparents of Herman Lohman who married Walt’s cousin Germaine Wellman.

Happy Anniversary George & Verona Wellman!

George Wellman and Veronica Moeller were married on June 12, 1918. They are Walt’s great uncle and aunt.

Happy Birthday Cousin John Brockman!

John Brockman was born on May 29, 1882 in West Point, Iowa. He is Walt’s 1st cousin twice removed on the Kempker side of the family.

Happy Birthday Theresa Lohman Merrians!

Theresa Lohman Meerians was born on May 22, 1884 in Fort Madison, Iowa. She is related through the Wellman side of the family.

Boxes of Dynamite and Small Town Fire Departments

When my Grandma Link passed away, Mom and I had to do most of the work to clean out her place. And Grandma was a packrat, so we knew it would be quite a job. But we weren’t expecting to need the bomb squad!

Happy Birthday Catherine Pomberg Hellman!

Catherine Pomberg Hellman was born on May 8, 1874 in St. Paul, Iowa. She is related on the Wellman side of the family.

Happy Anniversary Christopher and Anna Steffenmeier!

Christopher Steffensmeier and Anna Holtkamp were married on April 17, 1888. They are related through the Wellman side of the family.

Happy Birthday Aunt Josephine Schulte Link!

Josephine Schulte Link was born on March 27, 1182 in West Point, Iowa. She married John Link, Walt’s great-uncle.

Happy Anniversary John & Margaret Brockman!

John Brockman and Margaret Behrens were married on February 20, 1912 in West Point, Iowa. He is Walt’s 1st cousin 2x removed.

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