Wilhelm “William” and Martha (Cordes) Kirmse – Family
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Who
- Martha Margaretha Cordes, daughter of Margaretha Meier and Heinrich “Henry” Cordes
- Wilhelm “William” Kirmse, son of Barbara Kraus and Julius Kirmse:
- Johanna Katharina Kirmse, daughter of Barbara Kraus and Julius Kirmse. She is the sister of the groom, William:
- .Immanuel “Emanuel” Hermann Meier, son of Maria “Mary” Bertha Eggers and Johann Heinrich Meier. He is a cousin of the bride, Martha Cordes.
- Louis Kirmse, son of Barbara Kraus and Julius Kirmse. He is the brother of the groom, William:
- Marie “Mary” Christina Cordes, daughter of Margaretha Meier and Heinrich “Henry” Cordes. She is the sister of the bride, Martha.
- Joseph “Joe” Kirmse, son of Barbara Kraus and Julius Kirmse. He is the brother of the groom, William:
What
Martha (Cordes) and William Kirmse – Wedding party portrait.
The “Hochzietesbitter” (wedding iniviter)
“Dad [Louis] was the “Hochzietesbitter” (wedding iniviter) for William’s wedding. He was dressed in wedding attire plus a hat decorated with a garland of flowers and a horse to ride which also was decorated with garlands of flowers. He would ride from place to place to invite the guests. Upon arriving, he would say “Hochziete Hochziete Hochziete” (Wedding Wedding Wedding). Then the names of the wedding pair, with details of where and when, etc. This was the highest honor of the wedding party (even higher than the best man).” [1]
When
February 11, 1904
Where
Farrar, Missouri
Notes
- Shared by Helen (Kirmse) Hacker October 2003.