Bernard Peschong (b. 1856) received his education in Wisconsin and partly completed a course in preparation for the priesthood but his health would not permit him to continue his study. In 1880 he removed to Lincoln county, South Dakota, and on the 3d of April of that year purchased a relinquishment of one hundred and sixty acres, upon which he resided until 1903. He then removed to Grant county, where he now holds title to six hundred and forty acres of excellent land. He erected a commodious residence and also built a granary and improved his barn. He carries on general farming and stock-raising and is meeting with a gratifying measure of success in both branches of his business. When he came to South Dakota his capital was only five hundred dollars but his industry and enterprise have enabled him to gain financial independence. Mr. Peschong is a republican and has served on both the school board and the town board and was town treasurer but has not taken a very active part in politics as the management of his farm demands the greater part of his time. He and his family are communicants of the Roman Catholic church and do all in their power to aid in the work of that organization. Bernard was united in marriage to Elizabeth Catherine Krell (b. 1862) on November 18 1882, who was born in Wisconsin and is a daughter of Peter Krell. Her father settled in that state in 1849 and continued to reside upon the farm until his demise. Of this union seven children were born: Agnes Mamie Loeher (b. 1885), Peter John, (b. 1885) who is on his father's farm and who is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Rose Ann Farley (b. 1887), Nick (b. 1889) who resides at home and who is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Margaret Ann Pardon (b. 1893) who is a school teacher, Anthony John (b. 1895), and Loretta Mary Allen Schaffer (b.1898). The sons Peter and Nicholas, are considered the best baseball players in their county. Bernard died at the age of 78 in Milbank, South Dakota.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Peter Peschong
Peter Peschong son of Reinhard Peschong and Jeanette Heusen
Peter Peschong, native of Germany, in 1833. Peter came to the United States July 3, 1845 on ship named Silvanus Jenkins from Antwerp, Belgium with his brothers: Bernard, Mathias ( wife Margaritha) and Michel. For a number of years he worked on a farm in Michigan but later took up a homestead in Wisconsin. In Wisconsin he was united in marriage to Katherine Pierron, a daughter of Peter Pierron, who settled on a farm in Wisconsin about 1848. To this union seven children were born, five of whom survive: Bernard; Louis, who is a priest and is the head of St. Francis Seminary at Milwaukee; Kate, who is with her brother Rev Louis; Elizabeth, who is a sister in Notre Dame Convent in Michigan City, Indiana; and John, who is a priest and stationed near Milwaukee. They lived in a log house, he cut down trees, sold wood and did a lot of hunting, trapping and fishing. There resided upon his farm until the death of his wife in 1866. When Catherine died (milk fever, 4 days after the birth of John) he put all of his children on the orphanage (Catherine's sister was a nun there) until they were 15.
He then sold one hundred acres of land and returned to Michigan, where he remained for a number of years. He passed away in 1910. He was a member of the Roman Catholic church and gave his political allegiance to the democratic party. He was successful in business and all who knew him held him in high respect.
Peter is buried with his 3 sons in Saint Francis Seminary: John, Louis, and Peter
Origins of Peschong
The nationality of Peschong is often difficult to determine because regional boundaries change over time, making the nation of origin a mystery.
Three languages are recognised as official in Luxembourg: French, German, and Luxembourgish. This can make the origin confusing, some of the records are in German, but Luxembourgish have their origin in the French language.
Family History Obsession
Since 5th grade when I had an assignment to discover my nationality, I have had an interest in my genealogy. I have tried several sites to manage the plethora of information, and have found ancestry.com to be the best. A membership is required but I find it to be worth the money.
It's hard to make sure all the information on this site is 100% accurate! I hope the more people who can see it, will confirm or correct the Peschong family history.
I have been able to find information as far back as Reinhard Peschong, my 4th great grandfather. My great uncle John Lyle Peschong (b.1939) was able to travel to the town where he was born. I have yet to receive this information but can't wait to see all the evidence.
Since I do not have information of any other of Reinhard's children I have been
limited to my extended family. Another downfall is that the Peschong's had a habit of using the same first names making this even more confusing. My saving grace would be church records, many of the Peschong's were priests.
I find the occupations to be one of the most interesting facts, most were farmers. I'd like to learn more about the type of farms they tended. Along with the housing information: owned/rented, size, location, address, ect.
To this day it has been a current obsession to find all the facts about my family history.
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