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Footsteps Vol. IV (1987)
| Title | Family Footsteps Vol. IV |
| Part of | Family Footsteps [1984 - present] |
| Author(s) | Comal County Genealogy Society |
| Published | Comal County Genealogy Society, New Braunfels, Texas, 1987 |
| Summary | "Family Footsteps" magazine is the official membership publication for the Comal County Genealogy Society. This is a combined volume containing all issues for the year. |
| Index Entries | 6001 |
| Table of Contents | =================================================================== VOL IV 1987 Combined =================================================================== TITLE No. 1 PAGE NO. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE No. 2 PAGE NO. ------------------------------------------------------------------- "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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE No. 3 PAGE NO. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE No. 4 PAGE NO. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 |
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