Many people have been very generous in sharing information with me for which I am very grateful. Many thanks to all who contributed  especially:

Writers, Editors, and Scrapbook Committee Members

All those who participated in the writing, editing and preparation of the Zion Lutheran Church histories from which much of the material in this book was drawn are very much appreciated.

Frederick “Fred” Eggers

About 20 years ago, Fred Eggers contacted me for information on my Great-Grandfather Julius Kirmse for the then upcoming 150 year celebration of the founding of Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, Missouri which my great-grandfather was one of the founding members. Since then I have communicated with Fred Eggers on many questions about Perry County, Missouri. He is a mentor at the Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum in Altenburg, Missouri and has looked up and transmitted historical documents and provided very useful family information.