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VOL IV 1987 Combined
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THE KRETMEIER'S IN GERMANY AND IN TEXAS......................... 1
This will complete a very excellent history of
an original Comal County Pioneer family.
AN ACT TO CREATE COMAL COUNTY IN THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE......... 12
RECORDED DEATHS OF 1845-46..................................... 13
Terrible epidemics, loss of loved ones, and mass
burials in the cemetery. Here are some of those
names, as taken from Oscar Haas' "History of New
Braunfels and Comal County." Courtesy of Mr.
Eugen R. Haas, 424 S. Frey, Boerne, TX 78006,
where book may be purchased. (512) 249-2982.
1850 U.S. CENSUS, COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS.......................... 17
THE ADAM GOTTFRIED VOIGT FAMILY................................ 24
Compiled by Wendel G. Voigt, a member of our so-
ciety. Wendel is a 1986 (December) graduate of
Rice University and has just gone to work for IBM
in Austin as an engineer.
HISTORY AND BOARD MINUTES OF THE FISCHER STORE SCHOOL.......... 31
We feel very lucky to come in possession if this
material. It depicts an era of history in the
development of a Comal County Community, and, al-
lows us some insight into an educational endeavor
which was taking place all over our country. The
German accent in these minutes is delightful.
The record is here reproduced as accurately as
possible under the circumstances. We apologize
for the errors. More of this in a future issue.
MUSTER ROLL - 1894 - TEXAS VOLUNTEER GUARDS - COMAL RIFLES..... 41
We found several of these reports in the Archives
at Austin. This one was especially interesting
because of the personal data given.
FAMILY CHARTS GIVEN BY MEMBERS OF OUR SOCIETY
Edgar Lee Nolte............................................ 45
LaVerne (Schwab) Pearce.................................... 49
Oscar Schneider............................................ 51
Lillian (Schulze) Schneider................................ 52
EDITORS NOTES:
May I take this opportunity to thank our Co-Editor, Col.
Paul Potts, without whose help and guiding hand this issue
would not be out on time. Bill Hightower - Editor
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"TEXAS," A BOOK BY DR. FERDINAND VON ROEMER, PHD.............. 53-A
This is a report on a very small part of
Dr. Roemer's book. His travels took him to
many other parts of South Texas.
A HISTORY OF FISCHER STORE SCHOOL.............................. 63
Continued from Last issue, and, outlining he
costs on building the school house. We have a
little more of this material, but, will probably
wait a few issues with it.
DEATHS OF 1845-1846............................................ 70
As recorded in the church record by Pastor
Ervendberg. Also continued from prior issue.
1850 CENSUS OF COMAL COUNTY.................................... 75
Listed as found in actual census--as taken.
MARRIAGE BOOK "D" -1864-1867................................... 81
These are copied from our own marriage books.
The "D" designates the book in the courthouse.
MARRIAGE OFFICIALS............................................. 90
Our editors, Jack Douglas and Tom Easley gave
each Marrying Official a number. This number
is shown in the marriage listing.
TWO PAGES OF SHIP LISTS........................................ 92
The "John Dethard", the "Herrschel", and the
"Weser" -- all arriving in 1844.
FAMILY CHART - Our Vice-President, Vivian Zipp................. 94
QUERIES........................................................ 95
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DEATH OF SOCIETY CHARTER MEMBER................................ 98
INDEX FOR GALVESTON PASSENGER LISTS............................ 99
Part 1 of 4. Letters A through H
COMAL COUNTY PETITION TO MOVE COUNTY SEAT..................... 115
Actual signatures on petition are reproduced.
PETITION FOR SPECIAL TAX TO BUILD JAIL AND COURT HOUSE........ 119
Actual signatures are also reproduced for this
petition.
COMPUTERS IN GENEALOGY........................................ 123
By one of our members, Wendel G. Voigt
ANNA GERTRUDA CHAPEL.......................................... 128
An almost forgotten bit of local history.
1850 CENSUS OF COMAL COUNTY................................... 130
3rd part of 4. Will be concluded in next issue.
COMAL COUNTY IN CIVIL WAR..................................... 136
A listing of Captain Teodore Podewils
Company of Mounted Riflemen.
QUERIES! QUERIES! QUERIES!.................................... 140
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OLD PHOTOGRAPH OF CHURCHILL SCHOOL STUDENTS................... 144
SHAFER FAMILY REUNION......................................... 145
DIETEL FAMILY HISTORY......................................... 147
EDGAR AND EDNA BURKHARDT OF BRACKEN........................... 158
MUSTER ROLL, CAPTAIN HEIDEMIERS'S CONFEDERATE COMPANY, 1863... 160
EARLY NEW BRAUNFELS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES...................... 164
By Oscar Haas, as excerpted from New Braunfels Herald.
1850 CENSUS, COMAL COUNTY - Last installment.................. 172
INDEX FOR ALBERT BLAHA'S SHIP LIST - Second Installment....... 172
As written by Jack and Nina Douglas.
QUERIES - QUERIES - QUERIES................................... 179
INDICES FOR 1987 QUARTERLIES.................................. 185