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Ferdinand Heissing & Gertrud Verhoff's Wiedenbrueck residence 1826 - About a decade before Francis Verhoff emmigrated to America (1836), his sister Gertrud lived at 53 Lange Strasse. The writer LUISE HENSEL, known as the author of a popular children's lullaby also lived at this residence for some time. A plaque has been attached to the house to commemorate this fact.
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Wiedenbrueck Blacksmith Shop - Francis Verhoff was listed as being a Blacksmith on a Passenger List Registry in 1836 upon entering NY. His brother-in-law, Ferdinand Heissing was a master smith in Wiedenbrueck, it is possible that Francis learned this trade from him. Ferdinand's son, Charles Henry Heissing, emigrated to Putnam County Ohio as well, and lived with Francis for a short time. He too was listed as being a blacksmith per the U.S. 1850 Federal Census.
One of Charles Heissings brothers, Joseph Heissing, had a son by the name of Johannes. Johannes became a Catholic Priest and emigrated to America sometime after 1870. He died 28th July 1900, St. Vinzenz-von-Paul-Gemeinde in Germantown, near Louisville Kentucky.
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St. Aegidius Catholic Church, Wiedenbreuck, Germany - Baptismal site of Francis Verhoff (born 1810), along with many of his forefathers dating back to the early 1500's. Present structure was built in the late Gothic style, essentially unchanged since 1502, first church on this site was built 785.
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Typical view of Old Town Wiedenbrueck, Romantik Hotel "Ratskeller", 400 year old atmosphere, pleasantly situated next to St. Aegidius Roman Catholic Church. Absolutely marvelous place to stay.
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St Aegidius Baptismal, Wiedenbrueck, Germany - Baptismal site for Verhoffs over several centuries.
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