Peter Goehle was born in 1852 in Herrnsheim Herrnsheim, Rheinhessen, Hesson (Germany) the son of Louisa Harbauer and Franz Goehle, tailor. Peter immigrated to New York City in 1873. Peter married Catherine Christ in 1875. They had nine children between 1875 and 1888 when Catherine died from complications of the birth of their tenth child. Three months after Catherine's death Peter married Minnie Lindemann. Peter and Minnie had four children between 1889 and 1899. Peter Goehle died in New York City in 1917.

Herrnsheim is a village just north of the city of Worms. At the northern end of the village is the Herrnshiem (Herrn's heim) or the "Gentleman's home" from which the village gets its name. This Schloss (castle or palace) was part of the estate of the von Dahlberg (Dalberg) family. The von Dalbergs were an ancient noble family and the Dahlberg Lords held high positions in the Palatine court in Mannheim. Herrnsheim's castle was built in 1460. It was severely damaged in 1792. The building that stands today is an Empire style villa which was altered in 1840. North of the Schloss are beautiful English gardens which were commissioned by the Lord of the Castle, Wolfgang Heribert von Dahlberg (Dalberg), circa 1790.

Karl Theodor Anton Maria von Dalberg born at Herrnsheim-Worms (1744-1817) the son of Franz Heinrich ((1716-76 an admistrator of Worms) was the last archbishop-elector of Mainz and arch-chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1803 he received the principality of Aschaffenburg. He willed his property at Herrnshiem to his nephew, Emmerich Joseph, duc de Falberg.

Emmerich Joseph, duc de Falberg (1773-1833) the son of Baron Wolfgang Herivert was born in Mainz. He was the envoy to Paris from Baden in 1803. Napoleon made him a duke and councilor of state in 1810. He spent the later years of his life on his estates in Herrnsheim, Germany. Emmerich Joseph, duc de Falberg died at his estate in Herrnsheim in April 1833. The property passed to his daughter, Marie Louise Pelline de Falberg, who was married to Sir Richard Edward Acton, 7th Baronet. It subsequently became the property of her son the historian, John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton.

"1917 - Joachim's Haus in Herrnsheim bei Wormes

Worms- Herrnsheim"

"Empire style mansion of the Barons of Dalberg"

Park side

Out buildings dating to the 18th century.

The village existed, in essence, as support of the "Gentleman's House".

The church of St Peter is situated just outside the gates of the Schloss as is the Rathof (Town Hall). The rest of the village extends south of Schloss.

Much of the surrounding are is planted in vineyards and the town is known for it's wineries.

Looking from the gate of the Schloss - a view of the Rathof (the yellow building on the right) and the spire of the church.

Accoding to a marker on the front of the church, the original church dates to the end of the 11th Century. Alterations were made in 1478, 1878 and 1904.

Joseph Anton Sambuga was born near Heidlelberg, Germany in 1752, the son of Italian parents. He began his studies in Germany but moved to Italy where he was ordained at Como in 1774. He returned to Germany where he became the parish priest in Herrnsheim in 1785. He remained there until 1797 when he was called to the Court at Mannheim to become the religious instructor to Prince Louis who later became King Louis I of Bavaria. See New Advent, Joseph Anton Sambuga

Unfortunately for the genealogist many Germany cemeteries do not contain an abundance of old grave markers. While some gravesites are owned by a single family many are leased for a 20 to 25 year period. Only graves with historical importance are sometimes maintained for a longer period. Even those graves owned by a family are frequently reused by later generations. Only 20th century military graves are not reused.

As this image of the Herrnsheim Cemetery indicates, Germany cemeteries are generally well maintained and often have a parklike atmosphere.

Worms-Herrnsheim, Rheinland-Pfalz: Names on the 1870-71 Memorial in Herrnsheim

Peter Goehle was born in Herrnsheim Germany in 1852. For information on the Goehles in Herrnsheim, Germany go to Goehles in Herrnsheim

Carl Franz Geohle was married to (Anna) Maria Magdelena Arnold, the daughter of Peter Arnold for more information on the Arnolds in Herrnsheim go to Arnold in Herrnsheim

Bardong in Herrnsheim

Johann Bardong born 1725 married Anna Marie Hartbauer For more information on the Bardongs go to Bardong

Cornell in Herrnsheim

Johann Harbauer married Maia Francisca Cornell. They were the parents of Wendelin Harbauer. For more information on the Cornell go to Cornell

Dannfald in Herrnsheim

Heinrich Bardong married Anna Margarethe Dannfald . For more information on the Dannfald family go to Dannfald

Goehles in Herrnsheim

For information on the Goehle family in Herrnsheim go to Goehles in Herrnsheim

Peter Goehle in New York City

For information on Peter Goehle and his family in New York city go to Peter

Kirkebye

Katherine Goehle married Emil Kirkebye, for more information on the Kirkebyes go to Kirkebye