William Wendel & Barbara Hirth
Married in Allamakee co. on March 5, 1874

William Wendel was born February 3, 1849 in Ober-Melsungen, Hesse, Germany. He was the son of Casper Wendel and Anna Katherine Alter.

Barbara Hirth was born July 22, 1854 in Lansing twp. Allamakee County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Adam and Margaret Hirth.

William & Barbara Wendel family, ca 1892 L-R back: Andrew, Charles & John Center: Elmer L-R front: Henry, William (father), Frank, Barbara (mother) & Adam

The first Wendel home was 1 mile from Churchtown. All 7 sons were raised in this home. Andrew, born June 5, 1879 Charles, born March 27, 1876 John, born January 28, 1875 Henry, born October 23, 1889 Elmer, born March 21, 1883 Frank, born June 3, 1887 Adam, born September 4, 1888

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~photo and family information contributed by Janet Koozer. Interested researchers can contact Janet at the email address shown for her in the Surname Registry for Wendel.

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