Frechtling Window History

Pr. John,

Had a few grammatical and factual errors in previous email so I am forwarding a corrected version..

Here is the best that I can do to support the probability of my family tie to the Frechtling window.  The information on the attached family chart is documented in various historical records.  My maternal Great Great Grandfather Henry Sr. was probably a member of Zion although the records only mention that he was a member of a Lutheran church in Hamiton. Of his 5 children the records indicates 2 of them, Henry Frechtling  Jr and Caroline Frechtling Ziliox, were also probably members of Zion.  The literature says that Henry was a member of a Lutheran church in Hamilton and that Caroline was a member specifically of Zion Lutheran Church.  Also the fact that their funeral was conducted by Rev CFW Allwardt, who I think may have been a pastor at Zion, is a substantial tie in.  You would know that.  

Also the families, being successful business owners and established members of the community, should have had the means to support the window project.  Also their ages and death dates would be consistent with the 1910 installation of the windows.

As I said, I do not have any record that indicates that such a donation took place.  However the circumstantial evidence might lead one to draw that conclusion.  So possibly my Uncle Henry and/or Aunt Caroline, 3 generations removed on my mothers side, had this tie in to Zion and the window.  

If I can provide any more information for you do not hesitate to ask.  Also you have my permission to use this information as you wish in the window talk.

Hope this helps.

Sandy