Alan's Family Tree - Great GrandFather - William Thiese

Standing (L-R): George, Henry, Ferdinand, William J., Caroline, Fredrich, Herman and Otto


Sitting (L-R): Ludwig 'Lewis', Magdelena (mother), August, Louise, William Thiese (father), and Kate





William Thiese -born April 1, 1835 in the Providence of Hanover, Schnern, Germany. He died on April 14, 1915 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa. He emigrated to the United States in 1865 with his first wife and two children, Wilhelm J. and Henrich. Information on William's first wife is still unknown. She died circa 1868 in Iowa and he married Magdalena shortly after. Obituary



Magdalena Thiese -born July 11, 1842 in Bavaria, Rupboden, Germany. Died May 5, 1919, Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa. She emigrated to the United States in 1867. She was the mother of 9 children and step mother to 3 children from William’s former wife. Obituary



Wilhelm J. (William) -born in 1862 in Providence of Hanover, Schnern, Germany. He emigrated to the USA in 1865.



Heinrich (Henry) -born February 27, 1863 in Providence of Hanover, Schnern, Germany. He emigrated to the USA in 1865. Died March 18, 1903 in Postville, Iowa. Married Clara Amelia Spoo on February 16, 1886. Children were Ida (1889), William (1892) and Michael (1903).



August W. -born December 21, 1867 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa. He was first child born in Iowa. August married Dorothea Ryberg in Oelwein Iowa in 1890. They had 8 children. Stella (1891), Eldo (1893), Laura (1896), Dorothy (1899), Esther (1902), Ruth (1905), Wilfred (1907), and Leonard (1910). He died February 14, 1950 in Flint, Michigan. He is buried in Alexandria, South Dakota.

August Thiese Family Album on Allamakee co. IAGenWeb & Obituary (new windows open)



Wilhelmina Caroline 'Lena' -born October 1, 1870 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa. Married John Biedermann in 1890. Obituary



Ferdinand Henry -born July 13, 1873 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa.



Ludwig A. 'Lewis' -born circa 1874 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa. Died November 30, 1912. Buried at the Guttenberg city cemetery.



Herman -born circa 1875 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa. Date of death unknown. In the 1930 census he is living with brother Otto H. Thiese. He was not married.



Louise 'Lizzie' -born circa 1877 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa. Married Fred Mueller / Miller of Clayton. Married suname was spelled both ways in different documents.



Fredrich -born circa 1879 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa.



Catherine 'Kate' -born circa 1882 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa. Married Edward Bergman.



Otto H. -born circa 1883 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa. According to the 1930 census his wife was Hilda 35' daughters Edith 16, Hilda B. 13, Caroline 7; sons William O. 4, and Lawrence 7 months.



George -born circa 1885 in Jefferson township, Clayton county, city of Guttenberg, Iowa. According to the 1930 census his wife was Ida 30; daughters Ruth 8 and Ruby 5.

Alan Get's His Photo

Taken in a Corn Field near Gunder, Iowa
Several years ago during a Family Outing to Gunder, Iowa
I was in quest of the perfect photo with a church steeple
showing  on the edge of a Corn Field.  This image
was taken of me as I studied the situation and prepared
to acquire the perfect picture.

Who Is In Charge?

Weatherby Drive at about 7:00 A.M. January 29, 2014

Weatherby Drive at about 7:00 A.M. January 29, 2014
looking toward Tucker Road in West Bibb County Georgia.

You will note the title of this Post!!!!!   The above pictures show how dangerous the roads were here in Middle Georgia.  We had heard that this Winter Ice and Snow strorm was coming for at least three days.  Yet I was amazed to watch my Television News Reports concerning our friends who live in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

I got the impression that no one up there took heed of the Winter Storm Warnings which were published as early as 4:00 A.M. 28 January 2014.  Children went to school on Tuesday and business and government reacted as if the storm was going to be below Atlanta.

So, again the question:  "Who Is In Charge?"  How about the administration of the several school districts that educate the Atlanta Area Children.  They must have been asleep and unaware of the impending ice/snow storm/s.  While a good portion of Georgia reacted correctly the leadership of the Atlanta Area School Systems must have determined that we will continue educating our Scholars at all cost.  Well, we now know what that cost is.  Children sleeping in buses and school floors.  Certainly does not reflect well on these well paid leaders who must have slept in on Tuesday.

Then, what about the Atlanta Business Organizations who determined that they could not shut down for a day? 

Or, one could even pause a brief moment and ask the question, "What about the parents who let their Scholars attend School on Tuesday?"  Not very responsible action/s on their part either. 

I would suggest that as a Society, the Atlanta Area lost their common sense on Tuesday Morning.  We must educate, We must attend to our jobs, We must govern as if nothing is going to happen.

Well, admittedly looking back is easy; however, had these well paid leaders been focused on their responsibilities versus what they thought was politically correct they could have avoided an abundance of grief.

I feel sorry for the victims of the Atlanta Lack of Leadership!!!!   The citizens of Atlanta certainly did not receive appropriate value for their tax funds which were expended by the irresponsible actions of a few.

When will they ever learn?  I did see the Mayor of Atlanta tell us last evening on Television that the snow of 2011 caused a four day problem and that the snow of 2014 was only a one day problem.  This may be true; however with an application of proper leadership it could have been a zero day problem. 

Snow Day 29 January 2014 - West Bibb County Georgia

This was the view from my Door at 7:00 A.M.  Plenty
of Snow and even Ice.

The back Gardens were covered with about three
inches of Snow.

Yesterday I recalled the Great Snow of 1973 and I also
discussed how as I am now much more mature that
my Snowbound Menu would consist of Cheese and
Wine.

Here you see me enjoying a glass of Chateau Grand Ferrand Bordeaux Superieur
from 2009.  This wine is a product of France.  I did enjoy the taste.

I have to show you several pictures of Angels Watching
over My Bride and I.  We have a total of 19 Angels in the
Family Room and the Living Room.

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Because I am retired and My Bride has a flexible work schedule we were able to enjoy a relaxing day at Home without having to even be concerned about the roads.  It was a pleasant day and I was able to complete the gathering of documents so that soon we can file our 2013 Georgia and our Federal Income Tax.

Let It Snow - Let It Snow!!!!

This is the scene from 1973 when the Great Snow Storm hit
Middle Georgia in February.  My Bride and i resided in
Wells Mobile Home Park off of Georgia 49 in Jones County,
Georgia.  I have fond memories of that event.

We were prepared then as we are prepared today.  Of
course I have matured and no longer focus on Bread and Milk.

Today we have an ample supply of Cheese and Wine laid in
the Larder.  I just completed the inventory and have
ascertained that we have a seven day supply.

Let It Snow - Let It Snow!!!!!!

Seasons Premiere 2014 Flower Show

This collage, which I entered in this Flower Show
in Class 4 - "Seasons of Flavor" is a collage.  As
you can tell I won a red (2nd place) award.  I have
never entered a standard flower show design
class.  I was very pleased on winning this award.

This collage entered by the President of
the Garden Club of Georgia received a
first place award in the same class.

 This small standard flower show was presented by the Middle Georgia Judges Council at the Neel House at 730 College Street, Macon, Georgia.  The show was held on Friday, January 24, 2014.  Every standard flower show requires horticultural entries.  Even though this was a small show, over 100 entries were entered.

Third Annual Old City Flower Festival - Macon, Georgia

The Third Annual Old City Flower Festival is being
held at this Church at 682 Mulberry Street in
Downtown Macon.  The hours are:
Sunday - 19 January - 1 - 4 PM
Monday - 20 January 10 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday - 21 January 10 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday - 22 January 10 AM - 4PM

 The following Church Congretations are participating in this Beautiful Flower Event:

Saint Peter Claver Catholic

First Presbyterian Church

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Christ Church Episcopal

Vineville United Methodist Church

Saint Francis Episcopal Church

Vineville Baptist Church

Mulberry United Methodist Church

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

First Baptist Church

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

This is my favorite picture because of the message in the
stained glass windows

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I would suggest that you visit this Festival early
so that you can also enjoy the fresh flowers
when they are at their peak.

As I was departing the Balcony I happened to lock to my right.  I was able to take this picture of the beautiful wood beams and the Pipe Organ.  My graditude and appreciation to First Presbyterian Church for hosting the 2014 Old City Flower Festival.

Nativity Scenes - Christmas 2013

There is no need to name the people in these pictures.
My Bride and I enjoy these two large scenes each Christmas
Season as well as three other ones.

I trust that each reader of this Blog had and also enjoyed
a Very Blessed Christmas!!!!!