A Memorable 76th Family Reunion
When we plan an event and it is a success, we say to ourselves, “Well, how do we top that? What can we do next time to make it even better?” In reviewing all...
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Reunions of the Past
It seems there are a lot of words being written about this year’s Hagenbuch reunion to be held on June 15, 2024 at Hidlay Church. And why not? The location is at a different...
The House Along the Allemaengel Road, Part 3
Where did Andreas Hagenbuch (b. 1715) build his house after settling upon the Hagenbuch Homestead property in 1741? For decades, my father, Mark, and I have pondered this question. In 2016, I summarized what...
Cemeteries, Sightseeing, Churches, and Family
A few weeks ago, my father, Mark, and I took a 300 mile day trip around central Pennsylvania. We had a full schedule of activities planned, including visits to historic sites, family churches, and...
The House Along the Allemaengel Road, Part 2
The people living in the Allemaengel were fed up. The main route leading to and from their homes had fallen into such a state of disrepair that it was almost impassible. Haphazardly built when...
Continuing a Story: Robert, William, and Raymond Hagenbuch
One of the most exciting parts of the genealogical work that Andrew and I do is when someone reads one of our articles and then they write to us offering more information about their...
Join Us! Hagenbuch Reunion: June 15, 2024 – Info & RSVP
The 76th Hagenbuch Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Below is information about the day’s events. We kindly ask that you RSVP, so we can...
The Dale Trumbore Hagenbuch Family
One would think that after all these years, Andrew and I would be able to easily place any Hagenbuch relative that we find onto our family tree. In most instances this is true, as...
Homestead Economics: Conclusion
This series of articles started with a question: What economic activities contributed to the success of the Hagenbuch Homestead in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania? Before beginning to write, I already had some ideas....
Reunions Are the Glue! Save the Date: June 15, 2024
As we did two years ago, the Hagenbuch family will gather for a reunion on Saturday, June 15, 2024. This time the event will occur at Hidlay Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Similar to...
