| Married on 24 June 1874 in St. Louis, Mo. - picture taken on their 25th anniversary in 1899 |
Bernard Rossfeld and Apollonia "Lena" Fallenstein
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| Maikammer (May chamber) is a local municipality, a wine and a Erholungsort in the southwest of Germany in the Pfalz, south of Neustadt on the Weinstraße. Erholungsort means a locale that is nationally recognized whose air and climate exhibit characteristics, which are favorable in the recovery of ones health (spa). Home of Lena Schillys' parents Bernardus Rossfeld & Lena Fallenstein . |
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| The German Wine Route starts close by, taking lovers of the grape into wine heaven, through the heart of the unspoilt wine region that is the Palatinate. The route passes famous names in the world of wine, such as Deidesheim, Maikammer, Siebeldingen and Schweigen, set amid almond and chestnut trees. Wine is all around.
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Maikmmar's Alsterweiler Chapell and late Gothic altarpiece
Maikammer
Pfalz
| As work progressed on the remolding of the church cholera broke out in St. Louis in Miracle section of this site for more details.) Cholera was caused by contaminated drinking water and was contagious. The Jesuit Fathers and Brothers of St. Joseph did know how to combat this deadly disease. At the height of the epidemic, Father Joseph Weber, pastor of St. Joseph gathered the parishioners together. With them they made a solemn vow that if St. Joseph would intercede for them, so that there were no further deaths from cholera in the parish, they would erect a suitable monument to him as a thanksgiving tribute. Then and there the congregation pledged an initial $4,000.00 for this purpose. St. Joseph Catholic Church - Marriages 1870 - 1896 The majority of these marriages were people of German decent but there are also some Irish, Italian and Polish names, mostly in sections 2 and 3. It is also interesting to note that there are many people from Illinois in these records. This German congregation originally gathered at the Jesuit's St. Louis University St. Aloysius Chapel (at 9th and Washington). It was first served by Rev. Cotting (1841-1845) and was later served by Father Helias D'Huddeghem when they celebrated their first Mass in the new parish church of St. Joseph in 1846. Another new church was erected in 1865. By 1870 St. Joseph's was the largest parish in the city of St. Louis with nearly 1200 German Catholics. The parish closed in 1979 and is now referred to as the Shrine of St. Joseph. |
Their daughter Lena Rossfeld
who will marry Joseph Schilly
who will marry Joseph Schilly
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district of Südliche Weinstraße
State Rhineland-Palatinate
District seat Landau
German wine road (Deutsche
Weinstraße). It starts in
Bockenheim, goes through Bad
Dürkheim, Deidesheim, and
after 85 kilometers ends in
Schweigen-Rechtenbach (near
Bad Bergzabern).
State Rhineland-Palatinate
District seat Landau
German wine road (Deutsche
Weinstraße). It starts in
Bockenheim, goes through Bad
Dürkheim, Deidesheim, and
after 85 kilometers ends in
Schweigen-Rechtenbach (near
Bad Bergzabern).
Weinstraße Coat of Arms
The coat of arms is very similar to the one of the
previous district Landau. In the top-left is the lion of the
Palatinate. The white bar in the middle symbolizes the
Weinstraße, the touristic route which gave the district its
name. The bottom-right show two bunches of grapes,
again symbolizing the route. The cross stands for
Speyer, as the diocese of Speyer owned land in the
district historically. The crown in the middle is taken
from the coat of arms of the Bad Bergzabern district,
symbolizing the Trifels and Annweiler areas.
The coat of arms is very similar to the one of the
previous district Landau. In the top-left is the lion of the
Palatinate. The white bar in the middle symbolizes the
Weinstraße, the touristic route which gave the district its
name. The bottom-right show two bunches of grapes,
again symbolizing the route. The cross stands for
Speyer, as the diocese of Speyer owned land in the
district historically. The crown in the middle is taken
from the coat of arms of the Bad Bergzabern district,
symbolizing the Trifels and Annweiler areas.
Rhineland-Palatinate (German: Rheinland-Pfalz)
is one of 16 Bundesländer (federal states) of
Germany. It has an area of 19,846 km² and about
four million inhabitants. The capital is Mainz.
is one of 16 Bundesländer (federal states) of
Germany. It has an area of 19,846 km² and about
four million inhabitants. The capital is Mainz.
cultivation as well as wine export Rhineland-Palatinate is the leading land. Its capital
Mainz, with the siete of the German Wine Institute, the German Wine Fund in the
Haus des Deutschen Weines (House of the German Wine), as well as the venue of
the VDP Wine Bourse, which brings together the top winemakers of Germany and
the wine merchants of the world, may be called the capital of the German wine.
Six out of all thirteen regulated production areas in Germany, Rheinhessen, Pfalz,
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Nahe, Middle Rhine and Ahr are located in
Rhineland-Palatinate. Due to this fact 65 to 70 % of the whole production output of
wine grapes in Germany have their origin within the land at the french border. 13,000
wine producers generate 80 to 90% of the German wine export, which was 2.6
million hectoliters in 2003.
Traditional grape varieties as well as a wide range of varieties developed during the
last 125 years are characteristic for the region. Classical white varieties are
cultivated at 63,683 hectares. These comprise the famous Rieslings (14,446
hectares), Müller-Thurgau (8,663 hectares), Silvaner (3,701 hectares) and Kerner
(3,399 hectares).
The share of red varieties grew constantly during the last decades and amounts to
20,000 hectares. Dornfelder, a new breed, is the leading red grape cultivated on
7,626 hectares, which is more than a third. Blauer Portugieser (4,446 hectares) and
Spätburgunder (3,867 hectares) show also appreciable cultivated shares. [2]
Beside these Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay as white varieties and Regent
and St. Laurent as red varieties are increasing their share throughout the years, as
the growing conditions improve in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Mainz, with the siete of the German Wine Institute, the German Wine Fund in the
Haus des Deutschen Weines (House of the German Wine), as well as the venue of
the VDP Wine Bourse, which brings together the top winemakers of Germany and
the wine merchants of the world, may be called the capital of the German wine.
Six out of all thirteen regulated production areas in Germany, Rheinhessen, Pfalz,
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Nahe, Middle Rhine and Ahr are located in
Rhineland-Palatinate. Due to this fact 65 to 70 % of the whole production output of
wine grapes in Germany have their origin within the land at the french border. 13,000
wine producers generate 80 to 90% of the German wine export, which was 2.6
million hectoliters in 2003.
Traditional grape varieties as well as a wide range of varieties developed during the
last 125 years are characteristic for the region. Classical white varieties are
cultivated at 63,683 hectares. These comprise the famous Rieslings (14,446
hectares), Müller-Thurgau (8,663 hectares), Silvaner (3,701 hectares) and Kerner
(3,399 hectares).
The share of red varieties grew constantly during the last decades and amounts to
20,000 hectares. Dornfelder, a new breed, is the leading red grape cultivated on
7,626 hectares, which is more than a third. Blauer Portugieser (4,446 hectares) and
Spätburgunder (3,867 hectares) show also appreciable cultivated shares. [2]
Beside these Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay as white varieties and Regent
and St. Laurent as red varieties are increasing their share throughout the years, as
the growing conditions improve in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Previously an entirely Catholic region, the Palatinate accepted
Calvinism under Elector Friedrich III during the 1560's.
Calvinism under Elector Friedrich III during the 1560's.
After Napoleon's defeat in 1815, the
Congress of Vienna granted the majority
of the east-bank lands to Bavaria and a a
territory called Rheinhessen including
the economically-vital cities of Mainz and
Worms to Hesse-Darmstadt.
Rheinhessen was at that time one of the
three provinces of the Grandduchy of and
Oberhessen. Mainz, west of the Rhine
river, was the provincial capital.
In Bavaria, which was not territorially
contiguous with its new property, the
territory was first known as the Königlich
Bayrischen Lande am Rhein. After 1836,
it was known as the Bayrische Pfalz. After
1838 it was known variously as the
Rheinpfalz (Palatinate) or Rheinbayern or
simply Pfalz. This state had its capital at
Speyer (SHPY-er) located west of the
Rhine river.
The west-bank lands went to Prussia,
and were joined to Prussia's east bank
possessions to form the Prussian
Rheinprovinz [Rhine Province] in 1824.
Prussia annexed nearby Nassau and
Meisenheim in 1866 and the Rhineland
became the most prosperous area of the
new German nation following its
formation in 1871.
Congress of Vienna granted the majority
of the east-bank lands to Bavaria and a a
territory called Rheinhessen including
the economically-vital cities of Mainz and
Worms to Hesse-Darmstadt.
Rheinhessen was at that time one of the
three provinces of the Grandduchy of and
Oberhessen. Mainz, west of the Rhine
river, was the provincial capital.
In Bavaria, which was not territorially
contiguous with its new property, the
territory was first known as the Königlich
Bayrischen Lande am Rhein. After 1836,
it was known as the Bayrische Pfalz. After
1838 it was known variously as the
Rheinpfalz (Palatinate) or Rheinbayern or
simply Pfalz. This state had its capital at
Speyer (SHPY-er) located west of the
Rhine river.
The west-bank lands went to Prussia,
and were joined to Prussia's east bank
possessions to form the Prussian
Rheinprovinz [Rhine Province] in 1824.
Prussia annexed nearby Nassau and
Meisenheim in 1866 and the Rhineland
became the most prosperous area of the
new German nation following its
formation in 1871.
The German Wine Gate (Deutsches Weintor) marks the start of the at Schweigen-Rechtenbach on the
Franco-German frontier adjacent to Wissembourg in France
Currently, the route traverses the Palatinate wine region (Pfalz, formerly Rheinpfalz) which lies in the lee
of the Haardt Mountains, an area known as Anterior Palatinate (Vorderpfalz). The climate of the region is
the warmest in Germany and is often described as Mediterranean allowing the cultivation of crops such
as figs, lemons, and kiwifruit not seen elsewhere in Germany.
The German Wine Gate (Deutsches Weintor) in Schweigen-Rechtenbach on the French border adjacent
to Wissembourg (Weißenburg) marks the start of the route. Built in 1936, the gate is an imposing
ceremonial gatehouse made of sandstone.
The route runs northward, following the path of Bundesstraßen B 38 and B 271 for 85km, passing
through Bad Bergzabern, Landau, Edenkoben, Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Deidesheim, Bad Dürkheim
and Grünstadt. It ends at the house of the German Wine Road in Bockenheim.
The route is marked by a yellow sign with stylized bunch of ten grapes and the name of the route.
The region around the route has come to be known as the Weinstraße region and the administrative
district (Kreis) of Südliche Weinstraße (literally, "Southern Wine Route") takes its name from the route.
Franco-German frontier adjacent to Wissembourg in France
Currently, the route traverses the Palatinate wine region (Pfalz, formerly Rheinpfalz) which lies in the lee
of the Haardt Mountains, an area known as Anterior Palatinate (Vorderpfalz). The climate of the region is
the warmest in Germany and is often described as Mediterranean allowing the cultivation of crops such
as figs, lemons, and kiwifruit not seen elsewhere in Germany.
The German Wine Gate (Deutsches Weintor) in Schweigen-Rechtenbach on the French border adjacent
to Wissembourg (Weißenburg) marks the start of the route. Built in 1936, the gate is an imposing
ceremonial gatehouse made of sandstone.
The route runs northward, following the path of Bundesstraßen B 38 and B 271 for 85km, passing
through Bad Bergzabern, Landau, Edenkoben, Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Deidesheim, Bad Dürkheim
and Grünstadt. It ends at the house of the German Wine Road in Bockenheim.
The route is marked by a yellow sign with stylized bunch of ten grapes and the name of the route.
The region around the route has come to be known as the Weinstraße region and the administrative
district (Kreis) of Südliche Weinstraße (literally, "Southern Wine Route") takes its name from the route.
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| KENNEDY'S 1860 ST. LOUIS CITY DIRECTORY Fallenstein & Gauss, (Charles B. Fallenstein & Charles W. Gauss), boots and shoes, 131 N. Main Fallenstein Charles B, (Fallenstein & Gauss), r. 161 S. 5th (Not sure if Charles B. Fallenstein of Johann Fallenstein, her father) |
John Rossfeld - Their oldest son
William Rossfeld - Their youngest son. He is
on the 1910 census living with and working
for the Schilly family.
on the 1910 census living with and working
for the Schilly family.
Bernard Rossfeld, his sister Katharine and her friend Appolonia Fallenstein
came to America on the S.S. Leipzig together. They arrived at the Port of
Baltimore on May 24, 1872. Bernard is listed as Lenhard on the ship manifest.
Bernard & Lena became close on the journey and married a few years later.
Katharine married a John Hofmann and I cannot trace her past the 1880
Census. Bernard & Lena are buried in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery about 50 ft.
away from my family plot. - Information and pictures provided by:
Robert Hawkins, whose great grandfather was William Rossfeld.
came to America on the S.S. Leipzig together. They arrived at the Port of
Baltimore on May 24, 1872. Bernard is listed as Lenhard on the ship manifest.
Bernard & Lena became close on the journey and married a few years later.
Katharine married a John Hofmann and I cannot trace her past the 1880
Census. Bernard & Lena are buried in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery about 50 ft.
away from my family plot. - Information and pictures provided by:
Robert Hawkins, whose great grandfather was William Rossfeld.
Right: Birth record of Lena from the Shrine of St. Joseph. Her godmother was Appollonia Jostes a cousin.
Left: Lena's 1st communion record from St. Agatha, April 30, 1893. The official church record states that it rained that day at 12:00 midnight.
Left: Lena's 1st communion record from St. Agatha, April 30, 1893. The official church record states that it rained that day at 12:00 midnight.
The city of Bremen was founded in the 9th century. Located on the Weser River it
developed into one of the major ports of Germany. Because silt began to reduce
the navigability of the river as far as the port of Bremen the city purchased land
near the mouth of the river and founded the city of Bremerhaven in 1827. The
docks were opened in 1830 and transatlantic service was initiated from
Bremerhaven in 1847.
Bremen/Bremerhaven became the major port of embarkation for German
emigration. Between 1850 and 1880 thirty-eight percent of the emigrant ships
arriving at Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports of North America were from
Bremen/Bremerhaven. Hamburg, Liverpool and Le Havre were other significant
ports of departure. It has been calculated that over the past two centuries more
than 7 million people emigrated through Bremen and Bremerhaven. While there
was an ordinance from 1832 requiring shipping companies to make lists of all
their passengers the lists to 1920 were unfortunately destroyed. Some
Bremen/Bremerhaven ships submitted copies of their lists to U.S. officials at the
port of debarkation.
developed into one of the major ports of Germany. Because silt began to reduce
the navigability of the river as far as the port of Bremen the city purchased land
near the mouth of the river and founded the city of Bremerhaven in 1827. The
docks were opened in 1830 and transatlantic service was initiated from
Bremerhaven in 1847.
Bremen/Bremerhaven became the major port of embarkation for German
emigration. Between 1850 and 1880 thirty-eight percent of the emigrant ships
arriving at Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports of North America were from
Bremen/Bremerhaven. Hamburg, Liverpool and Le Havre were other significant
ports of departure. It has been calculated that over the past two centuries more
than 7 million people emigrated through Bremen and Bremerhaven. While there
was an ordinance from 1832 requiring shipping companies to make lists of all
their passengers the lists to 1920 were unfortunately destroyed. Some
Bremen/Bremerhaven ships submitted copies of their lists to U.S. officials at the
port of debarkation.
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built by Caird & Company Greenock,
Yard No 149
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Propulsion: steam, single screw, low-pressure, single expansion engine, 1,150 hp, service speed 10
knots. New compound engine and new boilers by Hennings & Co, Bremen in 1883
Launched: Saturday, 13/02/1869
Built: 1869
Ship Type: Passenger Cargo Vessel
Ship's Role: Transatlantic voyages from Bremen
Tonnage: 2388 grt
Length: 290.2 feet
Breadth: 39 feet
Owner History:
Norddeutscher Lloyd
BremenNorddeutsche Bank (1894)
resold to F. K. Raben Hamburg.(Late 1894)
Status: Scrapped - 1898
Remarks: scrapped at Hamburg 1898.
Previous update by Stuart Cameron
Previous update by Bruce Biddulph
Additional data by Ian Buxton
Last updated: by Gary Lucas from the original records by Stuart Cameron
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/viewship.asp?id=15205
built by Caird & Company Greenock,
Yard No 149
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Propulsion: steam, single screw, low-pressure, single expansion engine, 1,150 hp, service speed 10
knots. New compound engine and new boilers by Hennings & Co, Bremen in 1883
Launched: Saturday, 13/02/1869
Built: 1869
Ship Type: Passenger Cargo Vessel
Ship's Role: Transatlantic voyages from Bremen
Tonnage: 2388 grt
Length: 290.2 feet
Breadth: 39 feet
Owner History:
Norddeutscher Lloyd
BremenNorddeutsche Bank (1894)
resold to F. K. Raben Hamburg.(Late 1894)
Status: Scrapped - 1898
Remarks: scrapped at Hamburg 1898.
Previous update by Stuart Cameron
Previous update by Bruce Biddulph
Additional data by Ian Buxton
Last updated: by Gary Lucas from the original records by Stuart Cameron
http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/viewship.asp?id=15205
Baltimore Harbor c. 1870
ss Leipzig