Entry #16 Richard Max Otto Lindner was born 27 April 1890 in Dresden, Saxony, Germany, the middle son of Emil Max Heinrich Lindner and Anna Marie Kessler. He had two brothers, Max, who was older by two years, and Kurt, who was younger by three. This was my Grandpa Lindner and he was known to…
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Claire Lindner Biermann – My Mom and My Ancestors’ Pets – 52 Ancestors #11
Entry #11 I had planned to write about my mother, Claire Lindner Biermann, later this year, perhaps on the four-year anniversary of her death in July. There are so many things that I want to say about her to express my love and gratitude; but, a new theme came up suddenly last night and it…
Marie Kessler Lindner – A Terrible Way to Die – 52 Ancestors #3
February 10, 2014 Entry #3 There was no question in my mind who I should select as my subject ancestor for the second week of February. Anna Marie Kessler Lindner was my great grandmother and she died in Dresden, Saxony, Germany, on February 13, 1945 – 69 years ago on Thursday. If that date rings…
Tante Frieda (Frieda Pueschel) – 52 Ancestors #2
February 4, 2014 Entry #2 Tante Frieda may seem like an odd choice for the second of my 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. With Frieda, I am already choosing someone who is technically not an ancestor. Tante is German for “aunt.” Until last week, I did not even know Tante Frieda’s last name. My immediate…