Generation Gap Genealogy

This is Regula (Hinnen) and Rudolf Schmid from Rümlang Switzerland. They were born in 1841 3 days apart and lived on neighboring farms. They married and in 1865 Rudolf headed to Cincinnati OH. Regula and 2 children arrived Xmas 1866. The family endured colora when they first arrived and baby Elizabeth died. Rudolf and Regula had 3 more boys, including Rudolf Jr. My great grandfather. Rudolf became a successful “Porter”. For the longest time I thought he was a “Pullman Porter”. Alas I found out tha a Porter is a FARMER!

Happy New Year!
One of my 2024 Vision Board is to share more genealogy information and discoveries and gaining a following.
Today is Discovery Day One!
This last year … after 10 years of searching I FOUND and confirmed my 2nd great grandfather William Murphy, Wool Merchant! This find broke open the gates and I found my 2nd and 3rd generations of the Murphy Branch of the tree!