Louis and John Gulde in Waycross, Georgia--1911

One of the most difficult moments in Eusebius (1858-1954) and Catherine Leineweber Gulde's (1857-1943) lives came in 1911 when their two older sons Louis (1886-1977) and George (1891-1950) convinced the couple to buy farm acreage near Waycross, Georgia. The Guldes had been farming in southern Rush County on the Anderson property north of Milroy, Indiana when they made the decision to leave the state. Mr. Anderson, who leased the land to Eusebius asked him to reconsider, but the Gulde's had never owned their own farm before.

The family loaded up everything they owned in the world including some farm animals and made the long journey to southern Georgia most likely on a train. Upon their arrival, they were shocked to learn that they had been hoodwinked. The land was a swamp and they lost everything. After realizing that they could not survive in Georgia, the family quietly moved back to Madison, Indiana. Louis and George went their separate ways as well. While the poor business deal did destroy their livelihood, the family still remained close.

In this photo Louis Gulde poses with his cousin John Gulde in Waycross, Georgia in 1911. More research is needed on John. Louis (on the left) had already married Missouri Winscott by the time this photo was taken. Louis and Missouri would eventually settle in Webster, Indiana, a small village in Wayne County.

Eusebius and Catherine Gulde Family Portrait--1895

In this now faded photograph, Eusebius Gulde (1858-1954) and his wife Catherine Leineweber Gulde (1857-1943) pose with five of their seven children in 1895. The photo was likely taken in Madison, Indiana as the Guldes lived most of their lives in Jefferson County. Joseph and Carl Gulde do not appear in this appear in this photograph as they had not yet been born. Pictured are: (left to right standing)

Mary Gulde Newbold (1884-1969)--She would later marry William Newbold and live most of her life at 322 W. 10th Street in Rushville, Indiana.

Rosalie Gulde Risk (1882-1960) stands in between her parents. She would spend most of her life in Madison, Indiana. She married Joseph Risk.

Louis Gulde (1886-1977)--He moved to Webster, Indiana in Wayne County. He married Missouri Winscott. Both Louis and his brother George dropped the "e" sound from the Gulde name.

Seated:

Anna T. Gulde (1890-1918)--She died in the Great Influenza Epidemic that swept the world in 1918. Little is known about her life. It is believed that she might have died in Henry County, Indiana. More research is needed on her.

George Gulde (1891-1950) --He moved to Liberty, Indiana and was married to a beautiful Belgian woman named Egle Gabriel.

This image is courtesy of Marie Phillips of Madison, Indiana.