Tag Archives: St. Martin’s Eve

The St. Martin’s Eve Murder: A Tale of Betrayal, Orphans, and the “Double” Anna Apollonia

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

This week’s writing prompt for 52 Ancestors, Week 11: A Turning Point. The murder of Johannes Schönlaub was very much a turning point within the family. The Night of the DaggerOn the cold night of November 11, 1603—St. Martin’s Eve—the … Continue reading →

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Schönlaub Family of Minfeld, Germany. A Censor, A Mayor, A Collector (and Murder Victim), A Lawyer/Court Judge, and an Innkeeper.

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Minfeld is the homeland of the Schönlaub family. It is in Minfeld that, up until the early 1900s, most people with the surname were located. It was also found in smaller numbers in the nearby villages and towns of Kandel, … Continue reading →

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