This branch of the Austrian Hesch family is descended from Johann Hesch and his wife Marya (Schlinz) Hesch, who came to America from Oberschlagles, Bohemia with three sons: Paul, Mathias, and Anton. +++Johann & Marya settled in Buffalo County, Wisconsin but moved to Pierz, Mn in about 1885. .+++Mathias settled in Waumandee, Wisconsin and moved to Pierz in 1911. +++Anton never married but farmed with his dad in Agram Township, where he died in 1911.+++And Paul, my great grandfather, settled five miles away, in Buckman, Minnesota. He died there in 1900.
We're in the middle of the season's first snowfall. The roads are decidedly slippery so it's a sign stay home and update YOU, right?
This week, we were re-tuned to Bohemia because of a DVD recorded in Shamers historic chapel that I forwarded to Su. That made Larry investigate if there was anything new added online re: our villages of Neidermuhl or Oberschlagles...and wow! There's a Youtube video of a wedding that took place in DZ, this fall ☺ (31 August 2011)!
I hope this lovely young couple wouldn't mind if we watch--the ceremony itself isn't recorded--just some kissing, and a little of the crowd. The chapel and river are shown at the beginning, tho--places Johann and Marya Hesch and their sons Paul, Mathias and Anton would recognize instantly.
LOL...I've watched it often enough now that I think the bride and/or groom could be family.
And wow, there's a second video, showing their reception, in the rain. Looks like some great food and a terrific band and some traditional bride/groom activities. We think Johann and Marya probably fed each other soup and sawed wood together, just like this sweet couple.
We wish them a long happy life together, even if we're not related ☺.
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