Resch-Goeppinger Family History:
An American Story, 1849 to the Present
by John Phillips Resch
For the general reader, this account of immigrant families may resonate with and enlighten their own history. Reading this book will remind them of their own family’s history, starting as immigrants, and becoming Americans. As a country of immigrants there is much to share and much to celebrate.
Readers may object to some accounts and interpretations. I accept full responsibility for errors and omissions. Nevertheless, this book is written for current and future generations of the Resches and Goeppingers to learn from and enjoy their common and unique past. I want to thank all my relatives who have helped create this book by sharing stories, documents, and photographs. I hope they will continue this chronicle with narratives of their families.
About the Author
John Phillips “Jack” Resch was an Emeritus Professor of History at the University of New Hampshire.
In 2013, the University of New Hampshire honored Jack with its Distinguished Professor Award.
Since retirement, he has become devoted to gathering genealogy, letters, official documents, and lore to produce this history of the Resch-Goeppinger family. Those earlier generations left a deep and lasting imprint on their descendants and communities—our roots. This book expresses our gratitude to them, and preserves their legacy to inspire future generations.
