Caspar Friedrich * Blum (b. 26 Mar 1807, d. 01 Dec 1897)
Caspar Friedrich * Blum was born 26 Mar 1807 in Schmalkalden, Kurhessen, Germany (Cassel), and died 01 Dec 1897 in New Braunfels, TX51. He married Catherina Maria * Lesser on 1830 in Schmalkalden, Kurhessen, Germany52.
Notes for Caspar Friedrich * Blum: Casper Blumm was tanner and musician, was in charge of the bans. (Per Ruth Aniol, interview)
See A Journey in Faith, the History of the First Protestant Church of New Braunfels, Texas, 1844-1995, page 146, for a picture of Casper Blum
Translation of German travel pass to the United States: (From Bill Seele) Electorate of Hessen Passport No. 292 Good for One Year All Civil and Military Authorities are requested to grant the undersigned, Caspar Friedrich Blum jun., a tanner and his wife Catherine Marie, Nee Lesser, with their children 1. Elizabeth Ernestine, 14 years old 2. Caspar Friedrich, 12 years old 3. Ernst Friedrich, 8 years old 4. Mathilde, 7 months old natives and residents of Schmalkalden, the free and uninterrupted passage from there to America and return, for the purpose of seeking a place to settle, and also grant them protection and assistance.
Schmalkalden 25th July 1845 Electoral District For the Administrator Signed: District Secretary Seal: Domain Schmalkalden, Kurhessen Signed: C. Fr. Blum
Description of C. Fr. Blum Age: 38 years, Height: 5'4", Hair: Brown, Forehead: Clear, Eyebrows: Brown, Eyes: Blue, Nose: Average, Mouth: Proportional Teeth: Good, Beard: Brown, Chin: Oval, Face: Oval, Color: Healthy Stature: Average, Other Distinguishing Marks: None
The First Protestant Church Its History and Its People 1845-1955, From: p. 95, Church Organists Casper F. Blum, who was the church's first organist, was originally hired in January 1852 to accompany the hymn singing with a trumpet. He was paid 50 cents per Sunday. At the dedication of teh first organ in the church on Sunday, June 27, 1868, Blum agreed to play the organ for servies at a salary of $50 a year. Miss Ida Nolte was the second organist, assuming her duties in July 1882. Miss Nolte was the late Mrs. Peter Faust. Miss Emilie Seele, later known and loved as "Tante Emmy,", Mrs. Emmy Seele Faust, served as organist from September 1877 to December 1891.
More About Caspar Friedrich * Blum: Burial: Unknown, Comal Cemetery, New Braunfels, TX. Comment 1: 1868, Salary as organist $50/year. Elected: 20 Sep 1863, Reelected church cantor (choir leader).53 Ethnicity/Relig.: First Protestant Church of New Braunfels. Event 3: 1868, Played church organ for 1st Protestant Church, New Braunfels.54 Event 4: 22 Jul 1850, Signer of Church Obligation, to pay $.50/qtr.55 Immigration: 25 Jul 1845, Left Schmalkalden, Kurhessen, Germany for America.56 Occupation: 1868, Musician: Trumpet, organist 1868-1882; tanner. Personality/Intrst: 1854, Played trombone to accompany church singing; paid $.50/week.57 Residence: 1845, New Braunfels, Texas.
More About Caspar Friedrich * Blum and Catherina Maria * Lesser: Marriage: 1830, Schmalkalden, Kurhessen, Germany.58 Unknown-Ending: 25 Jul 1845, Travel pass granted to Casper Friedrich Blum and Catherine Marie, nee Lesser.
Children of Caspar Friedrich * Blum and Catherina Maria * Lesser are:
Elizabeth Ernestine Blum, b. 22 Aug 1831, Germany, d. 02 Apr 1915, New Braunfels, Comal Cty, TX.
Caspar Friedrich * Blum (b. 26 Mar 1807, d. 01 Dec 1897)
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