Biography from Contributor: Louis Schleuger (48469498) • [email protected]
Johannes Lehl 1856 family information as listed at www.pressbooks.pub
Identification of Perry County, Missouri residents who migrated to Alva, Oklahoma. Compiled from histories of the Alva Zion Lutheran Church, Alva and Woods County, Oklahoma local history publications, Zion Lutheran Church records and personal memories. Also a history of the Alva Zion Lutheran Church's first hundred years with an emphasis on the beginning years. Alva Perry Countians by Dale William Kirmsei.
John and Elizabeth Lehl - Prepared by The children of William Lehl, 1967[4]
John and Elizabeth Lehl came to the United States from Saratov, Russia, Norka (German) Colony. John Lehl came to America in 1885, one year ahead of his family consisting of Elizabeth, his wife, their son John II, and their daughter Christiana. They made their first home in Strang, Nebraska where John Lehl worked for the railroad. During their stay in Nebraska, two more sons were born, Adam and William.
Their next home was in Tacoma, Washington where two more children were added to the Lehl family, George and Elizabeth. The call of the prairie and an opportunity to acquire some land beckoned John Lehl to Oklahoma where he lived with his family in a sod house, south of the town of Burlington, not far from a sister of John's, Mrs.Schwindt. We grandchildren remember very clearly the huge watermelon, mushmelon and cantaloupes raised on the Schwindt farm. How delicious the taste as we ate our fill under the shade of the great cottonwood trees on a hot summer afternoon. Another child, Mary, was born to the family.
John Lehl finally acquired a farm of his own, located seven miles east and one mile south of Alva. This land was acquired from the State of Oklahoma School Land Commission. The application was made August 21, 1912. The deed was granted on September 17, 1912. The locality is commonly known as the Ashley Community. Shortly after acquiring the farm in 1907 Mr. Lehl built the house which still stands habitable to this day. A brass plate over the front porch has the year '1907' written on it. It was 1907 that a terrible tornado passed through the Ashley Community killing two children of the Rudy family.
The Lehl name is located on the road which separates Woods and Alfalfa Counties. The Lehl home is located on the west side of the road in Woods County, though much of the family activities involved people residing in Alfalfa County.
After several years of farming, Mr. and Mrs. Lehl became afflicted with rheumatic ailment and had to seek residence in a more suitable climate. A sale of their farming equipment, livestock, and home furnishings was held, and he and his wife moved to Fort Morgan, Col. Browsing through the leaves of a notebook in which Mr. Lehl kept track of articles sold, we find 1 rake, sold to H. Smith, $2.50; 1 mower, sold to Harry Brunstetter, $7.50; 1 2-gang plow, sold to Hugh Martin, $47; 1 Sulkey plow, sold to E. H. Brady, $5; 1 garden plow, sold to J. W. Staker, $2.50; 1 binder, sold to M. B. Crawford, $8; 1 walking plow, sold to J. H. Schwindt, 504; 1 kettle, sold to H. Schick, $3; 1 black mare, sold to M. B. Crawford, $96; 1 5 yr. bay gelding, sold to M. Tatro, $75; 1 2 yr. bay filly, sold to Roy Hall, $40; 1 red cow, sold to J. H. Bagenstos, Jr., $57; 1 red heifer, sold to Mr. Vickers, $54; and 6 doz. chickens (hens), sold to Harry Foster, $51. During their stay in Colorado, the family farm was cared for by their son, George, who later moved to a farm near Cherokee, Oklahoma. Coming back to Woods County in 1922 Mr.and Mrs.John Lehl took up residence in Alva, at 927 Maple St. After Mrs. Lehl's death in 1929 Mr. John Lehl then moved with his son William Lehl and family until 1934 when he moved into a rest home operated by a Mrs. Vincent till his death in 1937.
The family of John and Elizabeth Lehl consisted of twelve children, five of whom died in infancy. The others are John II, Christiana, Adam (their first living child in America), William, George, Elizabeth, and Marie.
John Lehl II married Clara Christoffersen in Tacoma, Washington. Later they came to Avard, Oklahoma where he was the manager of the W. W. Starr Lumber Company. They had two daughters Gladys and Georgia. An only son, John III, died in infancy. They moved back to Washington, and another daughter, Marjorie, was born there. John Lehl II died Jan. 8, 1942. Clara Lehl died Apr. 29, 1971.
Christiana Lehl married Jim Sallee. This family moved to Hutchinson, Kansas. Jim and Christiana had four sons: Charles, Harry, Walter, and Raymond, and two daughters: Pearl and Opal.
Adam Lehl resided in the Ingersoll Community with his wife, the former Flora Beard. They had two sons: John and Verne, and three daughters: Ersel, Ruth, and Elnorma. The family later moved to Scott City, Kansas where Adam died September 1, 1929.
William Lehl married Rocena Wenninger, and they had one son. After Mrs. Lehl passed away William married Pauline Schlegel. To this union were born three sons and three daughters. William and his family moved to the original Lehl family farm in the Ashley community where William resided until his death April 10, 1969.William Lehl was noted for his skill at working with metal and many a neighbor was aided by William's ability to fix broken machinery. His abilities have been passed on to his sons who are still in the business of sales and repair of machines.
George Lehl was united in marriage to Izora Maddox, and to this union was born one daughter, Laberta. George farmed the family farm near Ashley when his father was in Colorado. Then George and his family moved to a farm north of Cherokee, Oklahoma. After several years of farming the family moved to Cherokee where George worked at carpentering. George Lehl passed away Apr. 3, 1969.
Elizabeth Lehl was married to Albert Heibert and they lived at Lake Charles, La. Then they moved to Covina, California where Elizabeth died July 1, 1964. To this union were born two sons: Albert Jr. and Elmer, and a daughter Lavina.
Marie Lehl married Pearl Gatchel and resided in Mansfield, Ohio. She married Henry Flora in 1955. He passed away March 5, 1970. Marie is still living in Lancaster, Ohio.
John Lehl used to sit on the south side of the wash house and tell his children and grandchildren of the army of the Czars Millions, as the Russian army was called. He would tell of his forays in the Caucasis Mountains of Southern Russia when they fought the terrible Turks.
When we think of our loved ones who strived to do the best they could to give us a rich heritage, it causes us to stop and ponder: What purpose are we here for? Many things have been accomplished during the space of years recorded by the Lehl family. In a single lifetime man has advanced in transporting himself by horse and buggy to rocketing to the moon and back home to earth again. All because man can unfalteringly depend upon the love, and wonderful, awful, natural, physical laws of God. John and Elizabeth raised their family and instilled a real pioneering spirit and love of God in their children and their children's children.
Prepared by The children of William Lehl, 1967[4] John Lehl 1856 came to America in 1885 alone one year ahead of his family, Elizabeth Schreiber Lehl 1857-1929 his wife, their son John L. Lehl 1882-1942, and their daughter Christiana Lehl Sallee 1884-1944.
They made their first home in Strang, Nebraska where John Lehl worked for the railroad. During their stay in Nebraska, two more sons were born, Adam Lehl 1886-1929, and William Lehl 1890-1969.
After Nebraska, their next home ws in Tacoma, Washington where tow more children were added to the Lehl Family, George Lehl 1893-1969 and a daughter Elizabeth Lehl 1895-1964.
The call to the prairie and an opportunity to acquire some land beckoned their family to Oklahoma, but Mrs. Lehl (Elizabeth ) became afflicted with rheumatic ailment and had to seek residence in a more suitable climate. A sale of the farming equipment, livestock and home furnishings was held and he and his wife moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado.
After the death of his wife Elisabeth Schreiber Lehl, John moved back to live with his son William and family in Oklahoma.
Known children of John and Elisabeth Lehl:
John Lehl b. 1882
Christina b. 1884
Adam b. 1886
William b. 1890
George b. 1893
Mary b. 1899
Elizabeth b. 1895
Johannes Lehl 1856 family information as listed at www.pressbooks.pub
Identification of Perry County, Missouri residents who migrated to Alva, Oklahoma. Compiled from histories of the Alva Zion Lutheran Church, Alva and Woods County, Oklahoma local history publications, Zion Lutheran Church records and personal memories. Also a history of the Alva Zion Lutheran Church's first hundred years with an emphasis on the beginning years. Alva Perry Countians by Dale William Kirmsei.
John and Elizabeth Lehl - Prepared by The children of William Lehl, 1967[4]
John and Elizabeth Lehl came to the United States from Saratov, Russia, Norka (German) Colony. John Lehl came to America in 1885, one year ahead of his family consisting of Elizabeth, his wife, their son John II, and their daughter Christiana. They made their first home in Strang, Nebraska where John Lehl worked for the railroad. During their stay in Nebraska, two more sons were born, Adam and William.
Their next home was in Tacoma, Washington where two more children were added to the Lehl family, George and Elizabeth. The call of the prairie and an opportunity to acquire some land beckoned John Lehl to Oklahoma where he lived with his family in a sod house, south of the town of Burlington, not far from a sister of John's, Mrs.Schwindt. We grandchildren remember very clearly the huge watermelon, mushmelon and cantaloupes raised on the Schwindt farm. How delicious the taste as we ate our fill under the shade of the great cottonwood trees on a hot summer afternoon. Another child, Mary, was born to the family.
John Lehl finally acquired a farm of his own, located seven miles east and one mile south of Alva. This land was acquired from the State of Oklahoma School Land Commission. The application was made August 21, 1912. The deed was granted on September 17, 1912. The locality is commonly known as the Ashley Community. Shortly after acquiring the farm in 1907 Mr. Lehl built the house which still stands habitable to this day. A brass plate over the front porch has the year '1907' written on it. It was 1907 that a terrible tornado passed through the Ashley Community killing two children of the Rudy family.
The Lehl name is located on the road which separates Woods and Alfalfa Counties. The Lehl home is located on the west side of the road in Woods County, though much of the family activities involved people residing in Alfalfa County.
After several years of farming, Mr. and Mrs. Lehl became afflicted with rheumatic ailment and had to seek residence in a more suitable climate. A sale of their farming equipment, livestock, and home furnishings was held, and he and his wife moved to Fort Morgan, Col. Browsing through the leaves of a notebook in which Mr. Lehl kept track of articles sold, we find 1 rake, sold to H. Smith, $2.50; 1 mower, sold to Harry Brunstetter, $7.50; 1 2-gang plow, sold to Hugh Martin, $47; 1 Sulkey plow, sold to E. H. Brady, $5; 1 garden plow, sold to J. W. Staker, $2.50; 1 binder, sold to M. B. Crawford, $8; 1 walking plow, sold to J. H. Schwindt, 504; 1 kettle, sold to H. Schick, $3; 1 black mare, sold to M. B. Crawford, $96; 1 5 yr. bay gelding, sold to M. Tatro, $75; 1 2 yr. bay filly, sold to Roy Hall, $40; 1 red cow, sold to J. H. Bagenstos, Jr., $57; 1 red heifer, sold to Mr. Vickers, $54; and 6 doz. chickens (hens), sold to Harry Foster, $51. During their stay in Colorado, the family farm was cared for by their son, George, who later moved to a farm near Cherokee, Oklahoma. Coming back to Woods County in 1922 Mr.and Mrs.John Lehl took up residence in Alva, at 927 Maple St. After Mrs. Lehl's death in 1929 Mr. John Lehl then moved with his son William Lehl and family until 1934 when he moved into a rest home operated by a Mrs. Vincent till his death in 1937.
The family of John and Elizabeth Lehl consisted of twelve children, five of whom died in infancy. The others are John II, Christiana, Adam (their first living child in America), William, George, Elizabeth, and Marie.
John Lehl II married Clara Christoffersen in Tacoma, Washington. Later they came to Avard, Oklahoma where he was the manager of the W. W. Starr Lumber Company. They had two daughters Gladys and Georgia. An only son, John III, died in infancy. They moved back to Washington, and another daughter, Marjorie, was born there. John Lehl II died Jan. 8, 1942. Clara Lehl died Apr. 29, 1971.
Christiana Lehl married Jim Sallee. This family moved to Hutchinson, Kansas. Jim and Christiana had four sons: Charles, Harry, Walter, and Raymond, and two daughters: Pearl and Opal.
Adam Lehl resided in the Ingersoll Community with his wife, the former Flora Beard. They had two sons: John and Verne, and three daughters: Ersel, Ruth, and Elnorma. The family later moved to Scott City, Kansas where Adam died September 1, 1929.
William Lehl married Rocena Wenninger, and they had one son. After Mrs. Lehl passed away William married Pauline Schlegel. To this union were born three sons and three daughters. William and his family moved to the original Lehl family farm in the Ashley community where William resided until his death April 10, 1969.William Lehl was noted for his skill at working with metal and many a neighbor was aided by William's ability to fix broken machinery. His abilities have been passed on to his sons who are still in the business of sales and repair of machines.
George Lehl was united in marriage to Izora Maddox, and to this union was born one daughter, Laberta. George farmed the family farm near Ashley when his father was in Colorado. Then George and his family moved to a farm north of Cherokee, Oklahoma. After several years of farming the family moved to Cherokee where George worked at carpentering. George Lehl passed away Apr. 3, 1969.
Elizabeth Lehl was married to Albert Heibert and they lived at Lake Charles, La. Then they moved to Covina, California where Elizabeth died July 1, 1964. To this union were born two sons: Albert Jr. and Elmer, and a daughter Lavina.
Marie Lehl married Pearl Gatchel and resided in Mansfield, Ohio. She married Henry Flora in 1955. He passed away March 5, 1970. Marie is still living in Lancaster, Ohio.
John Lehl used to sit on the south side of the wash house and tell his children and grandchildren of the army of the Czars Millions, as the Russian army was called. He would tell of his forays in the Caucasis Mountains of Southern Russia when they fought the terrible Turks.
When we think of our loved ones who strived to do the best they could to give us a rich heritage, it causes us to stop and ponder: What purpose are we here for? Many things have been accomplished during the space of years recorded by the Lehl family. In a single lifetime man has advanced in transporting himself by horse and buggy to rocketing to the moon and back home to earth again. All because man can unfalteringly depend upon the love, and wonderful, awful, natural, physical laws of God. John and Elizabeth raised their family and instilled a real pioneering spirit and love of God in their children and their children's children.
Prepared by The children of William Lehl, 1967[4] John Lehl 1856 came to America in 1885 alone one year ahead of his family, Elizabeth Schreiber Lehl 1857-1929 his wife, their son John L. Lehl 1882-1942, and their daughter Christiana Lehl Sallee 1884-1944.
They made their first home in Strang, Nebraska where John Lehl worked for the railroad. During their stay in Nebraska, two more sons were born, Adam Lehl 1886-1929, and William Lehl 1890-1969.
After Nebraska, their next home ws in Tacoma, Washington where tow more children were added to the Lehl Family, George Lehl 1893-1969 and a daughter Elizabeth Lehl 1895-1964.
The call to the prairie and an opportunity to acquire some land beckoned their family to Oklahoma, but Mrs. Lehl (Elizabeth ) became afflicted with rheumatic ailment and had to seek residence in a more suitable climate. A sale of the farming equipment, livestock and home furnishings was held and he and his wife moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado.
After the death of his wife Elisabeth Schreiber Lehl, John moved back to live with his son William and family in Oklahoma.
Known children of John and Elisabeth Lehl:
John Lehl b. 1882
Christina b. 1884
Adam b. 1886
William b. 1890
George b. 1893
Mary b. 1899
Elizabeth b. 1895
Biography from Contributor: Louis Schleuger (48469498) • [email protected]
Johannes Lehl 1856 family information as listed at www.pressbooks.pub
Identification of Perry County, Missouri residents who migrated to Alva, Oklahoma. Compiled from histories of the Alva Zion Lutheran Church, Alva and Woods County, Oklahoma local history publications, Zion Lutheran Church records and personal memories. Also a history of the Alva Zion Lutheran Church's first hundred years with an emphasis on the beginning years. Alva Perry Countians by Dale William Kirmsei.
John and Elizabeth Lehl - Prepared by The children of William Lehl, 1967[4]
John and Elizabeth Lehl came to the United States from Saratov, Russia, Norka (German) Colony. John Lehl came to America in 1885, one year ahead of his family consisting of Elizabeth, his wife, their son John II, and their daughter Christiana. They made their first home in Strang, Nebraska where John Lehl worked for the railroad. During their stay in Nebraska, two more sons were born, Adam and William.
Their next home was in Tacoma, Washington where two more children were added to the Lehl family, George and Elizabeth. The call of the prairie and an opportunity to acquire some land beckoned John Lehl to Oklahoma where he lived with his family in a sod house, south of the town of Burlington, not far from a sister of John's, Mrs.Schwindt. We grandchildren remember very clearly the huge watermelon, mushmelon and cantaloupes raised on the Schwindt farm. How delicious the taste as we ate our fill under the shade of the great cottonwood trees on a hot summer afternoon. Another child, Mary, was born to the family.
John Lehl finally acquired a farm of his own, located seven miles east and one mile south of Alva. This land was acquired from the State of Oklahoma School Land Commission. The application was made August 21, 1912. The deed was granted on September 17, 1912. The locality is commonly known as the Ashley Community. Shortly after acquiring the farm in 1907 Mr. Lehl built the house which still stands habitable to this day. A brass plate over the front porch has the year '1907' written on it. It was 1907 that a terrible tornado passed through the Ashley Community killing two children of the Rudy family.
The Lehl name is located on the road which separates Woods and Alfalfa Counties. The Lehl home is located on the west side of the road in Woods County, though much of the family activities involved people residing in Alfalfa County.
After several years of farming, Mr. and Mrs. Lehl became afflicted with rheumatic ailment and had to seek residence in a more suitable climate. A sale of their farming equipment, livestock, and home furnishings was held, and he and his wife moved to Fort Morgan, Col. Browsing through the leaves of a notebook in which Mr. Lehl kept track of articles sold, we find 1 rake, sold to H. Smith, $2.50; 1 mower, sold to Harry Brunstetter, $7.50; 1 2-gang plow, sold to Hugh Martin, $47; 1 Sulkey plow, sold to E. H. Brady, $5; 1 garden plow, sold to J. W. Staker, $2.50; 1 binder, sold to M. B. Crawford, $8; 1 walking plow, sold to J. H. Schwindt, 504; 1 kettle, sold to H. Schick, $3; 1 black mare, sold to M. B. Crawford, $96; 1 5 yr. bay gelding, sold to M. Tatro, $75; 1 2 yr. bay filly, sold to Roy Hall, $40; 1 red cow, sold to J. H. Bagenstos, Jr., $57; 1 red heifer, sold to Mr. Vickers, $54; and 6 doz. chickens (hens), sold to Harry Foster, $51. During their stay in Colorado, the family farm was cared for by their son, George, who later moved to a farm near Cherokee, Oklahoma. Coming back to Woods County in 1922 Mr.and Mrs.John Lehl took up residence in Alva, at 927 Maple St. After Mrs. Lehl's death in 1929 Mr. John Lehl then moved with his son William Lehl and family until 1934 when he moved into a rest home operated by a Mrs. Vincent till his death in 1937.
The family of John and Elizabeth Lehl consisted of twelve children, five of whom died in infancy. The others are John II, Christiana, Adam (their first living child in America), William, George, Elizabeth, and Marie.
John Lehl II married Clara Christoffersen in Tacoma, Washington. Later they came to Avard, Oklahoma where he was the manager of the W. W. Starr Lumber Company. They had two daughters Gladys and Georgia. An only son, John III, died in infancy. They moved back to Washington, and another daughter, Marjorie, was born there. John Lehl II died Jan. 8, 1942. Clara Lehl died Apr. 29, 1971.
Christiana Lehl married Jim Sallee. This family moved to Hutchinson, Kansas. Jim and Christiana had four sons: Charles, Harry, Walter, and Raymond, and two daughters: Pearl and Opal.
Adam Lehl resided in the Ingersoll Community with his wife, the former Flora Beard. They had two sons: John and Verne, and three daughters: Ersel, Ruth, and Elnorma. The family later moved to Scott City, Kansas where Adam died September 1, 1929.
William Lehl married Rocena Wenninger, and they had one son. After Mrs. Lehl passed away William married Pauline Schlegel. To this union were born three sons and three daughters. William and his family moved to the original Lehl family farm in the Ashley community where William resided until his death April 10, 1969.William Lehl was noted for his skill at working with metal and many a neighbor was aided by William's ability to fix broken machinery. His abilities have been passed on to his sons who are still in the business of sales and repair of machines.
George Lehl was united in marriage to Izora Maddox, and to this union was born one daughter, Laberta. George farmed the family farm near Ashley when his father was in Colorado. Then George and his family moved to a farm north of Cherokee, Oklahoma. After several years of farming the family moved to Cherokee where George worked at carpentering. George Lehl passed away Apr. 3, 1969.
Elizabeth Lehl was married to Albert Heibert and they lived at Lake Charles, La. Then they moved to Covina, California where Elizabeth died July 1, 1964. To this union were born two sons: Albert Jr. and Elmer, and a daughter Lavina.
Marie Lehl married Pearl Gatchel and resided in Mansfield, Ohio. She married Henry Flora in 1955. He passed away March 5, 1970. Marie is still living in Lancaster, Ohio.
John Lehl used to sit on the south side of the wash house and tell his children and grandchildren of the army of the Czars Millions, as the Russian army was called. He would tell of his forays in the Caucasis Mountains of Southern Russia when they fought the terrible Turks.
When we think of our loved ones who strived to do the best they could to give us a rich heritage, it causes us to stop and ponder: What purpose are we here for? Many things have been accomplished during the space of years recorded by the Lehl family. In a single lifetime man has advanced in transporting himself by horse and buggy to rocketing to the moon and back home to earth again. All because man can unfalteringly depend upon the love, and wonderful, awful, natural, physical laws of God. John and Elizabeth raised their family and instilled a real pioneering spirit and love of God in their children and their children's children.
Prepared by The children of William Lehl, 1967[4] John Lehl 1856 came to America in 1885 alone one year ahead of his family, Elizabeth Schreiber Lehl 1857-1929 his wife, their son John L. Lehl 1882-1942, and their daughter Christiana Lehl Sallee 1884-1944.
They made their first home in Strang, Nebraska where John Lehl worked for the railroad. During their stay in Nebraska, two more sons were born, Adam Lehl 1886-1929, and William Lehl 1890-1969.
After Nebraska, their next home ws in Tacoma, Washington where tow more children were added to the Lehl Family, George Lehl 1893-1969 and a daughter Elizabeth Lehl 1895-1964.
The call to the prairie and an opportunity to acquire some land beckoned their family to Oklahoma, but Mrs. Lehl (Elizabeth ) became afflicted with rheumatic ailment and had to seek residence in a more suitable climate. A sale of the farming equipment, livestock and home furnishings was held and he and his wife moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado.
After the death of his wife Elisabeth Schreiber Lehl, John moved back to live with his son William and family in Oklahoma.
Known children of John and Elisabeth Lehl:
John Lehl b. 1882
Christina b. 1884
Adam b. 1886
William b. 1890
George b. 1893
Mary b. 1899
Elizabeth b. 1895
Johannes Lehl 1856 family information as listed at www.pressbooks.pub
Identification of Perry County, Missouri residents who migrated to Alva, Oklahoma. Compiled from histories of the Alva Zion Lutheran Church, Alva and Woods County, Oklahoma local history publications, Zion Lutheran Church records and personal memories. Also a history of the Alva Zion Lutheran Church's first hundred years with an emphasis on the beginning years. Alva Perry Countians by Dale William Kirmsei.
John and Elizabeth Lehl - Prepared by The children of William Lehl, 1967[4]
John and Elizabeth Lehl came to the United States from Saratov, Russia, Norka (German) Colony. John Lehl came to America in 1885, one year ahead of his family consisting of Elizabeth, his wife, their son John II, and their daughter Christiana. They made their first home in Strang, Nebraska where John Lehl worked for the railroad. During their stay in Nebraska, two more sons were born, Adam and William.
Their next home was in Tacoma, Washington where two more children were added to the Lehl family, George and Elizabeth. The call of the prairie and an opportunity to acquire some land beckoned John Lehl to Oklahoma where he lived with his family in a sod house, south of the town of Burlington, not far from a sister of John's, Mrs.Schwindt. We grandchildren remember very clearly the huge watermelon, mushmelon and cantaloupes raised on the Schwindt farm. How delicious the taste as we ate our fill under the shade of the great cottonwood trees on a hot summer afternoon. Another child, Mary, was born to the family.
John Lehl finally acquired a farm of his own, located seven miles east and one mile south of Alva. This land was acquired from the State of Oklahoma School Land Commission. The application was made August 21, 1912. The deed was granted on September 17, 1912. The locality is commonly known as the Ashley Community. Shortly after acquiring the farm in 1907 Mr. Lehl built the house which still stands habitable to this day. A brass plate over the front porch has the year '1907' written on it. It was 1907 that a terrible tornado passed through the Ashley Community killing two children of the Rudy family.
The Lehl name is located on the road which separates Woods and Alfalfa Counties. The Lehl home is located on the west side of the road in Woods County, though much of the family activities involved people residing in Alfalfa County.
After several years of farming, Mr. and Mrs. Lehl became afflicted with rheumatic ailment and had to seek residence in a more suitable climate. A sale of their farming equipment, livestock, and home furnishings was held, and he and his wife moved to Fort Morgan, Col. Browsing through the leaves of a notebook in which Mr. Lehl kept track of articles sold, we find 1 rake, sold to H. Smith, $2.50; 1 mower, sold to Harry Brunstetter, $7.50; 1 2-gang plow, sold to Hugh Martin, $47; 1 Sulkey plow, sold to E. H. Brady, $5; 1 garden plow, sold to J. W. Staker, $2.50; 1 binder, sold to M. B. Crawford, $8; 1 walking plow, sold to J. H. Schwindt, 504; 1 kettle, sold to H. Schick, $3; 1 black mare, sold to M. B. Crawford, $96; 1 5 yr. bay gelding, sold to M. Tatro, $75; 1 2 yr. bay filly, sold to Roy Hall, $40; 1 red cow, sold to J. H. Bagenstos, Jr., $57; 1 red heifer, sold to Mr. Vickers, $54; and 6 doz. chickens (hens), sold to Harry Foster, $51. During their stay in Colorado, the family farm was cared for by their son, George, who later moved to a farm near Cherokee, Oklahoma. Coming back to Woods County in 1922 Mr.and Mrs.John Lehl took up residence in Alva, at 927 Maple St. After Mrs. Lehl's death in 1929 Mr. John Lehl then moved with his son William Lehl and family until 1934 when he moved into a rest home operated by a Mrs. Vincent till his death in 1937.
The family of John and Elizabeth Lehl consisted of twelve children, five of whom died in infancy. The others are John II, Christiana, Adam (their first living child in America), William, George, Elizabeth, and Marie.
John Lehl II married Clara Christoffersen in Tacoma, Washington. Later they came to Avard, Oklahoma where he was the manager of the W. W. Starr Lumber Company. They had two daughters Gladys and Georgia. An only son, John III, died in infancy. They moved back to Washington, and another daughter, Marjorie, was born there. John Lehl II died Jan. 8, 1942. Clara Lehl died Apr. 29, 1971.
Christiana Lehl married Jim Sallee. This family moved to Hutchinson, Kansas. Jim and Christiana had four sons: Charles, Harry, Walter, and Raymond, and two daughters: Pearl and Opal.
Adam Lehl resided in the Ingersoll Community with his wife, the former Flora Beard. They had two sons: John and Verne, and three daughters: Ersel, Ruth, and Elnorma. The family later moved to Scott City, Kansas where Adam died September 1, 1929.
William Lehl married Rocena Wenninger, and they had one son. After Mrs. Lehl passed away William married Pauline Schlegel. To this union were born three sons and three daughters. William and his family moved to the original Lehl family farm in the Ashley community where William resided until his death April 10, 1969.William Lehl was noted for his skill at working with metal and many a neighbor was aided by William's ability to fix broken machinery. His abilities have been passed on to his sons who are still in the business of sales and repair of machines.
George Lehl was united in marriage to Izora Maddox, and to this union was born one daughter, Laberta. George farmed the family farm near Ashley when his father was in Colorado. Then George and his family moved to a farm north of Cherokee, Oklahoma. After several years of farming the family moved to Cherokee where George worked at carpentering. George Lehl passed away Apr. 3, 1969.
Elizabeth Lehl was married to Albert Heibert and they lived at Lake Charles, La. Then they moved to Covina, California where Elizabeth died July 1, 1964. To this union were born two sons: Albert Jr. and Elmer, and a daughter Lavina.
Marie Lehl married Pearl Gatchel and resided in Mansfield, Ohio. She married Henry Flora in 1955. He passed away March 5, 1970. Marie is still living in Lancaster, Ohio.
John Lehl used to sit on the south side of the wash house and tell his children and grandchildren of the army of the Czars Millions, as the Russian army was called. He would tell of his forays in the Caucasis Mountains of Southern Russia when they fought the terrible Turks.
When we think of our loved ones who strived to do the best they could to give us a rich heritage, it causes us to stop and ponder: What purpose are we here for? Many things have been accomplished during the space of years recorded by the Lehl family. In a single lifetime man has advanced in transporting himself by horse and buggy to rocketing to the moon and back home to earth again. All because man can unfalteringly depend upon the love, and wonderful, awful, natural, physical laws of God. John and Elizabeth raised their family and instilled a real pioneering spirit and love of God in their children and their children's children.
Prepared by The children of William Lehl, 1967[4] John Lehl 1856 came to America in 1885 alone one year ahead of his family, Elizabeth Schreiber Lehl 1857-1929 his wife, their son John L. Lehl 1882-1942, and their daughter Christiana Lehl Sallee 1884-1944.
They made their first home in Strang, Nebraska where John Lehl worked for the railroad. During their stay in Nebraska, two more sons were born, Adam Lehl 1886-1929, and William Lehl 1890-1969.
After Nebraska, their next home ws in Tacoma, Washington where tow more children were added to the Lehl Family, George Lehl 1893-1969 and a daughter Elizabeth Lehl 1895-1964.
The call to the prairie and an opportunity to acquire some land beckoned their family to Oklahoma, but Mrs. Lehl (Elizabeth ) became afflicted with rheumatic ailment and had to seek residence in a more suitable climate. A sale of the farming equipment, livestock and home furnishings was held and he and his wife moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado.
After the death of his wife Elisabeth Schreiber Lehl, John moved back to live with his son William and family in Oklahoma.
Known children of John and Elisabeth Lehl:
John Lehl b. 1882
Christina b. 1884
Adam b. 1886
William b. 1890
George b. 1893
Mary b. 1899
Elizabeth b. 1895
Inscription
"Wen wir begraben verden,/ So laszt das trauern sein,/ Nur goent unsein gebet,/ Das vor dem hoestten trone,/ Auf ewig night verget."
