Conrad's Stories

The life and times of the Conrad Adam family in Kendall County, Texas

Emma Adam Herms in the youngest daughter of Conrad and Adalbertha Bergmann Adam. Emma Adam Herms Born: 11 September 1867 Died: 1 September 1931 married 12 January 1890 in Kendall County, Texas Christian Herms Born: 1 June 1862 Died: 7 January 1929 Boerne Cemetery (Boerne, Kendall County, Texas). Christian and Emma Adam Herms marker; personally read, 2011.

Carl Adam is Conrad’s brother. n 1854, they traveled together from Tiefenbach, Prussia to Boerne, Texas. Carl Adam born 20 November 1832 died 24 October 1879 Carl Adam was one of the thirty-three inhabitants  to purchase burial plots in the Boerne Cemetery in 1867. Boerne Cemetery (Boerne, Kendall County, Texas). Carl Adam marker; personally read, July, 1971.

Adolph “Ad” Toepperwein Son of: E.A.F. and Johanna Bergmann Toepperwein Grandson of: Joseph Bergmann First cousin to: Julius Adam, my great grandfather My first cousin 3x removed Occupation: Exhibition sharp-shooter Birth place: Boerne, Texas Mission Burial Park South (San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas). Adolph Toepperwein marker, Calvary Garden, Block 7, Lot 705, space 11 and …

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While visiting the Boerne Cemetery a few weeks ago, I came across John G. O’Grady tombstone. I like saying his name. It just flows off the tongue. He served as the second Post Master in Boerne from 1861-1869. In 1862, he was elected the first District Clerk of the newly formed Kendall County. J. G. O’Grady …

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Yesterday, my friend Donna and I went on a genealogy field trip. We visited five cemeteries and since it was the end of September we thought the 100 degree weather was over, but not so. Nevertheless, I found everyone I’d thought I would find including, someone I hoped I would find! Our first stop was the Old St. John’s …

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