While we were visiting the cemetery in Staudt, we saw a memorial slate with names on it. It was titled "Den Heldentod furs Vaterland starben" (died a hero's death for the fatherland). The memorial honored those from the village of Staudt who had died while fighting during World War I. The following names had surnames of my ancestors (and thereby could be potential relatives)
Herm Jos Heibel gef 19 7 15
Anton Manns gef 11 9 15
Joh Christ Heibel gest 29 11 18
The bottom of the plaque read "Gestiftet von der Gemeinde Staudt" (Donated by the municipality of Staudt).
Hello,
ReplyDeletegreetings from Wirges/ Germany to you. All of my family comes from Wirges since 1650. So I think we will share some ancestors, especially since the Name of Manns is - I think the name of my great - great - great Grandmother. If you are interested in some old Photos of Wirges, please let me know.