Surnames and Queries Archive — 2001
The most recent queries are on the main Surnames and Queries page.Surnames and Queries Archives: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
- 28 DEC 2001: onno.oltmanns@ewetel.net
- I am looking for information on Engelbert Free born in Leer/Ostfriesland and his son Frank. I known that Frank married 1890 in the USA.
- 27 DEC 2001: bakeweld@frontiernet.net
- Hi, I am researching my g.grandpa Philippus BROUWER. He was born in 1860 in Wymeer, Germany. His parents were Jan Berends BROUWER and Wopke RITZ. I would like to know who his siblings were and any information I can find on these people, what their life was like etc... Philippus was first married to Tetje LUTJRBOER and then Martha ROELFSEMA. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Sandy Baker
- 27 DEC 2001: vanhorn@mcn.net
- Surnames: ALBERTS and MUNKER
I am looking for information on the William ALBERTS b. 1798 and his wife Gebke Frerichs MUNKER b. December 16, 1806. Their children's names were Jacob, Wilke, Johanna, and John. The 1850 US Census states that all but John were from Hanover, Germany. Further Censuses indicate that they migrated to the US in about 1846. In 1850 they resided in Eagle Township, LaSalle County, Illinois. Rod Van Horn from North Dakota - 27 DEC 2001: rs62838@alltel.net
- Hello, I am looking for descendants of Jurgen Gerd Schmidt was born March 25, 1868 at Strockhold Astfrieslan,Germany & Renstina Parde born on April 10, 1873 & was also born at Strockholt, Osfriesland, Germany. They were baptized & confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Germany. In Dec. 1893 they were united in marriage & lived in Germany for four years. In 1897 they came to America living one year in Illinois. In 1898 they came to Nebraska, settling three years near Sterling NE. In 1901 they came to Gage County Nebraska locating in Hanover Township. This wedlock was blessed with 13 children, 6 sons & seven daughters. Heye, George J, Adaline (Schmidt) Harms, Rebecca (Schmidt) Hippin, Helena (Lena) (Schmidt) Waltke, Anna (Schmidt) Rademacher, Brunke, John Jurgen, Jurgen Meinen, Christina (Tina) (Schmidt) Meints, Marie (Schmidt) Otto, Almina (Minnie) Schmidt Wallman & Herman
- 27 DEC 2001: jontheisguy@yahoo.com
- Hello sir. I am writing to attempt to get some information on my ancestry. My surname is Buttjer, but I believe it could have been spelled differently (Butjer or other). I believe the first immigrants over to US were Dirk & Wilhemenia Buttjer around 1860 or so. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you for your time. Season's Greetings to you and yours. Cordially, Jon Buttjer -- 5th generation American of German decent
- 27 DEC 2001: epauls@sciencewise.com
- I am seeking to find any links to the PAULS (Norden, Ostfriesland), TER-VEHN/Ter VEHN/TERVEEN (Leer, Ostfriesland) families. Geelko TER-VEHn married Gesine MIDDENDORF. They had a daughter named Martha. Martha married Eduard Uvo PAULS (my grandfather). They had a son named Frederick Leonard PAULS (my father). I am willing to share any information I have with anyone with a common lineage. Kind regards, Edward Leonard PAULS
- 27 DEC 2001: STAHLERS@aol.com
- Looking for any information about Leonhard Adelhard Christopher Ahlers, born Feb 24 1810 in Leer. He was a clergyman/educator: Principal of a latin school in Wittmund, Pastor in Dunum and in Blerson. Buried in Wittmund. He married Cornelia Sophie Reiners of Asel and had 8 Children: Helene, Carl Ferdinand Benedictus, Wilhelmine, Theodore, Sophie, Lenore, Julianne Adelhard Gerardine, Anna.
- 9 DEC 2001: mefroehling@mefroehling.de
- Hallo Ostfriesen in America.
I was born in Holtrop in Ostfriesland and I am living now in Duesseldorf on the Rhine. My grand grandfather went to America in 1890. His name was Heyo or Hayo Woltzen (+ 1918) and his wife's name was Bauke Woltzen. They took their two sons Henry Woltzen and Sam Woltzen to Monroe South Dakota.Only my grandmother Harmke Woltzen stayed in Ostfriesland and married a Froehling from Ostersander. My grand grandfather and his wife came from Schirum Ostfriesland. This village belongs to the church comunity of Weene. I've been searching in the internet and found some Woltzen in the ancestry.com from Marion ,SD, Canistota SD and some from Woodford IL , but I don't know if they are relatives. If someone knows a living Woltzen in USA , who is a descandent from Woltzen in Schirum, I would be pleased to get a E-Mail or a message. Thank you very much and merry christmans. Martin Froehling - 9 DEC 2001: jemeleney@earthlink.net
- Heinrich/Henry and Deitrich/Dirk Kruse immigrated from Emden in June 1882 to Milwaukee. Their parents in Germany were Wilhelm/William Kruse and Inka Uslting. Henry married Johanna Storck/Stoerck, daughter of Bernhard and Johanna Storck also of Emden. Janet Meleney
- 9 DEC 2001: bernhard_temmen@talk21.com
- Hello, For a change somebody from England looking for information about forefathers in Ostfriesland.I've obtained a vast amount of details about the family name TEMMEN going back to 1814 when it seems the family name was changed from WARENTJES (variants could be WARRENTJES & WARNTJES).
The line then runs back to 1729 where I've hit a deadend.We believe the name change was due to NAPOLEON stamping his mark on North Germany as he marched eastwards bringing town and parish councils to the area.
The towns I'am looking at are LEER, MOORHUSEN, BREINERMOOR, FOLMHUSEN, IHRHOVE, STEENFELDERFEHN and JEMGUM for both names.
There could even be links over the border into HOLLAND at the early years and immigration to the USA and CANADA.
Any info however small will be appreciated. - 2 DEC 2001: dianaleigh39@hotmail.com
- Looking for connection to HAFAR (not Hafer spelling) in Germany (?)---also connected with ZAHS or ZAAS---late 18th/early 19th century move to Minnesota, Iowa, ??? Looking AMUND HAFAR connection too.
Looking for HAFAR connected to ZAHS or ZAAS---name does not appear to be connected with Hafer spelling---possibly leaving Germany(?) in late 18th/early 19th century. Thanks. - 2 DEC 2001: MagdalenaJLM@aol.com
- Looking for info on Heinrich Wilhelm Christ. LEIMKUEHLER born 1821 in Oerlinghausen
Peter QUELL born 1851 in Hannover
Ted and John FUELLING John born 1832 in Germany
Jobst Wilheln SPECKMANN born bef. 1771 in Lage
Cord Heinrich OSTMEIER born before 1774 in Lage - 2 DEC 2001: rskillet@milwpc.com
- Hello, I am looking for descendants of Schwaantje (Venenga) and Geerd Koenen. Schwaantje born 4/10/1830 in Weener, Germany. She and Geerd immigrated to us and settled in Sibley, Iowa. She died 11/12/1908 and Geerd in approx 1912. beleive they had 2 sons, John and Frank. Also, descendants of Altje (Venenga) and ? Rubbie, beleived to have settled in sw Minnesota area.
- 2 DEC 2001: sumbach@cobweb.net
- Hello. I am looking for any information on my grandfather and grandmother who came to the United States in 1909 and 1910 -- they both had the same last name (Gertz) -- Albertina Gertz Born 1891and Gustav Gertz Born 1887 and came from Russia Poland, but were Germans. They were both born in Margowa, Russia Poland near Lipno I believe. Albertina lists her home village as "Leibitsch, Russia" on her Ellis Island ship manifest and Gustav lists his as "Margowo, Russia".
Albertina joined a sister in NYC and worked for a time as a domestic before traveling and marrying in Johnstown PA where she met Gustav. Sabine or Sabina is the name of the sister in NYC. I am interested in the sister and other relatives she left behind (her mother's name was Amelia Petke, or Petky) and was married to Edward Gertz. Amelia died in the same year Albertina came to America (1909), but a sister, Emma, was born in 1900 and died in 1936. I am looking for information on Emma, her cause of death, and for any information on Albertina's family, how she ended up in Johnstown, and where her original family village is located.
I am interested in learning where both Gertz families lived before they settled in Margowo Poland and any information on the ancestors (Peter Goertz), Amelia Petke (born 11/22/1860, died March 9, 1909), Edward Gertz--Amelia's husband -- his parents, Edward Gertz and Caroline Gertz-- Edward had a brother Jacob and two sisters Caroline and Anna.. Thank you for any help. - 2 DEC 2001: nothumb@ruraltel.net
- Looking for any information on the Surname of Casper(s) My Grandfather Heye Ehme Casper(s) was born in Strackholt, German in 1865. His wife, Adolfine(Adolena) Harms was born in The Schortens, Oldenburg area of Germany. My e mail address is nothumb@ruraltel.net Barbara (Casper) Porter
- 2 DEC 2001: ESchinke@aol.com
- DEAR SIR MY GREAT GRANDFATHER AUGUST FRANZ SCHINKE WAS BORN ON OCTOBER 27;1844 IN WESTPREUSSEN,PRUSSIA.HE WAS MARRIED TO PAULINE ANNA KIBBITZ,HER BIRTH DATE IS MAY 29,1846,HER BIRTH PLACE IS NOT KNOWN.THEY HAD ONE SON, RUDOLP SCHINKE,DATE OF BIRTH FEBUARY 6 1872,PRUSSIA.MY GRAND PARENTS CAME TO THE UNITED STATES IN 1873.I DO NOT KNOW THE NAMES OF THEIR PARENTS OR THE CITY THEY WERE MARRIED IN OR ANY OF MY FAMILY HISTORY.IF YOU COULD PROVIDE ME WITH THE E MAIL ADDRESS OR THE CITY ADDRESS THAT HAS CONTROL OVER PRUSSIAN RECORDS I COULD RESEARH THIS INFORMATION, I HOPE YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THIS TRANSLATION AS IM NOT ABLE TO SPEAK GERMAN.MY E MAIL ADDRESS IS eschinke@aol.com
LIEB SIR MEIN GREAT GROSSVATER AUGUST FRANZ SCHINKE WAR BORN AN OKTOBER 27;1844 AUF WESTPREUSSEN,PRUSSIA.ER WAR GEHEIRATET BIS PAULINE ANNA KIBBITZ,IHR GEBURT DATUM IST DÜRFEN 29,1846,IHR GEBURT ANBRINGE IST NICHT BEKANNT. IHNEN GEHABT ALLEIN SOHN, RUDOLP SCHINKE,DATUM VON GEBURT FEBUARY 6 1872,PRUSSIA. MEIN STATTLICH ELTERN AUSKAM ANS VEREINIGT ANGIBT AUF 1873. Ich TEST NICHT KENNE DAS NAMES EUERER ELTERN ODER DAS CITY IHNEN WAREN GEHEIRATET AUF ODER ETWAS MEINER FAMILIE GESCHICHTE. OB DICH GEKONNT VERSCHAFFE MICH MIT DAS E POST ADRESSE ODER DAS CITY ADRESSE DASS HAT KONTROLLE ÜBER PREUSSISCH PROTOKOLLIERT Ich GEKONNT RESEARH DAS INFORMATION, Ich HOFFE DICH BÜCHSE BEGREIFE DAS ÜBERSETZUNG AS IM NICHT FÄHIG BIS REDE DEUTSCH.MEIN E POST ADRESSE IST eschinke@aol.com - 2 DEC 2001: herzberg@internetcds.com
- HENRY HARMS was born in Osfiesland 16 June 1830. He came to America in 1854 at age 24. Lived in ILL. 2 years, then Nebraska one yr. Then settled in MO eventually lived & died in Holt Co. MO. Died 13 Jan 1916. Would like learn about his parents & history. Alice Herzberg
- 2 DEC 2001: jvanderhule@usa.net
- I've been away from my Ostfriesland research for several months and need to get a "jump" start again. I'm trying to obtain information on Hinrich Hinrichs Andreessen's family including Cornelia, Antje, Dora, Claudia and Henry. I have quite a bit about their families once they arrived here, but would love to know more about their life in Hatshausen and when they traveled to US, and what ship. One source indicates they came in March of 1882.
Also looking for emigration dates and ships for Hinrich Harms And Metje Rieken Busemann Lütterman and their children Harm H; Wilminia H; Trientje H; Mareke H; Rieke H; Hinrich H; Tenges H. If anyone has any information on the Busemann family of Metje, I would also love that.
Also, anyone out there have information on Uebe (Dietrich Wieder) "Red" Ebeling born about 1830 in AMT Weener? He supposedly came to America in 1870s and married Geelke W. Anderson there. They lived for many years in Turner County South Dakota. Their daughter Tena married Ben Gowen. Not sure, but there might have been a son as well.
Thanks. - 2 DEC 2001: Wafuhr@aol.com
- Searching Hanko or Honko Hasseler --arrived 1856 Baltimore --born Berlin- He is my gr. grandfather ( Other names--Married--they met on boat --she was 16--he 36) Augustine Federic Charlette Amelia Stallman?? sp.--- his parentsJohanna Peters--petiers--sp--Serogie Hanken
- 17 NOV 2001: jhohensee@neb.rr.com
- Hedden
- 17 NOV 2001: dbluhm@satx.rr.com
- I am researching the Noll family from Germany. My gggg grandfather and grandmother, Johann Adam Noll and Juliane Fredericke traveled with their son, Johanne Frederick Noll and his wife, Christina Ziegler, their children, Maria Elizabeth, Katharina Eva Dorothea, Carl, Philipp and Sofie. They left from Bremen, Germany and arrived in Galveston, Texas, USA on 1-24-1850. They were from Bad Rappenau-Bonfeld, Heilbronn, Wurttemberg, Germany. I welcome any e-mail from persons with information about the families or the town.
- 16 NOV 2001: mcpecks@empirenet.com
- LEENERS: Filsum, Ostfriesland
LEENDERTS: Oltmannsfehn, Ostfriesland
HARMS
JANSSEN
GERDES
TAMMEN
MUELLER
SMITH, Alhrend: Neudorf, Ostfriesland
LEENERTS - 16 NOV 2001: dotbar@prodigy.net
- GIESEN, RAH, HINRICHS Anna Catharina Joesten Giesen was born 24 June 1821 In Manslagt, Ost., daughter of Johan Joest Guise b. ca 1785, d. 9 Oct 1839 Manslagt, and Amke Hinrichs, b. ca 1790, d. 20 Aug 1844 Manslagt. Anna Catharina had a sister, Ike Joesten Giesen, who married Tjark Jansen Rah. Tjark, the two sisters, and Anna's daughter (Anke), immigrated from Emden in 1856 and moved to Stephenson Co, IL, and then to Grundy Co, IA. Anna Catharina arrived in New York, but WHAT HAPPENED TO HER??
- 16 NOV 2001: westews@swbell.net
- Stewart, Escher, White, Thompson, Pierce, Boney, Spivey, Gressett
- 16 NOV 2001: GRAMMMZ@aol.com
- Looking for the following surnames: Adami, Busse, Goerke, Keuper, Motz, Schafer, Siewert
- 7 NOV 2001: derwulf@tallships.ca
- The names Ankesheil and Ankesheiln occur only in the USA but the Ankesheils came from Osnabruckerland (Wimmer and Rabber, now Niedersachsen) in the 1840's. My Dutch friends say the names is Friesich and my German contacts say that it is not German. The origins of the Ankesheiln are more in doubt but there is reason to suspect that it is a true variant of the other. Two alternate spellings are Ankesheyel and Ankesheiel. All 4 spellings occur in the chruch records in the US for a single person, my great grandmother, Marie Eleonor Ankesheil Wulf(mann).
- 7 NOV 2001: DrLuitjens@t-online.de
- Hello, my name is Klaus-Dieter Luitjens. I do some research about the different Luitjens/Luitjen/Lutjens-families in Germany and USA. Special interest of mine are the descandants of Hinderk Luitjens, born in 1834 in Völlen/Ostfr. and Luitjen Luitjens born 1888 in Völlen Ostfr. I'm also looking for the ancestors of Heinrich "Henry" Luitjens, born in 1877 in Germany. I placed my questions on the Ostfrien mailing list and received a lot of help, but have to get more information about living Luitjens families in USA and their ancestors.
- 7 NOV 2001: elmiller_1999@yahoo.com
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I have the following list of surnames:
NAMES: Krull, Voss (Fox, Foss, Woss), Klugkist
PLACES: Simonwolde, Strackholt, Germany; Teagast, Ostfresland, Germany; Grundy County, Iowa; Holland, Iowa; Osceola County, Iowa
NAMES: Claassen (Klaassen, Klaussen, Claussen), Harrenstien, Heddinga, Janssen, Klinkert
PLACES: Bedecaspel(Bedecapel); Gross Midlum; Emden; Loga; in Germany and possibly from the Neatherlands.
Can any one help me with the following???
Folkert Jacob Krull born 15 Feb 1828 Germany died 28 Dec 1897 Osceola County, Iowa, USA Parents-Jacob Folkert Krull and Toatje Voss Toatje was possibly married more than once. married 14 Mar 1858 Germany --Folkerdina Hinderikus Klugist, born 17 Nov 1832 Germany died 25 Nov 1889 Holland, Iowa, USA Folkert came to USA with his whole family probably about 1881.
Children of Folkert Jacob Krull and Folkerdina Hinderikus Klugist
• Henrikus(Henry) Thadeus Krull born 27 Dec 1861 Simonswolde, Strackholt, Germany died 3 May 1932 USA married 14 Mar 1894 Sibley, Iowa --Reenstine Etta Johanna Claassen born 17 Nov 1868 Gross Midlum, Prussia(Germany) died 7 Oct 1934 SD, USA Parent- Heyo Janssen Claassen and Sarah Cornelia Harrenstien
• Toatje(Tillie) Krull born 21 Nov 1866 Simonswolde, Germany died 29 May 1949 USA married Henry Poppen and John Ludwig
• Antje(Ann) F. Krull born 13 Jan 1870 Teagast, Germany died USA married Albert M. Ebert
• Jacob Siebrant Krull born 13 Aug 1871 Teagast, Germany died 25 Apr 1947 SD, USA married Lena Poppen
• Helmer Folkert Krull born 15 May 1876 Teagast, Germany died 21 Oct 1955 USA married Clara Eicamp in Illinois, USA
• Eielt(Emme) Janssen Claassen born and died in Germany or Neatherlands married in Germany or Neatherlands --Reenste Lammen Janssen ?Claassen
thier children--
• Heyo Janssen Claassen born 4 Jan 1840 possibly Bedecaspel, Germany died 12 March 1904 possibly at Gross Midlum, Germany married 28 April 1866 in Germany -- Sarah Cornelia Harrenstien born 17 July 1842 Germany? died 28 Feb 1916 Pomeroy, Iowa, USA Parents--Cornelius Harrenstien and Geelke Heddinga Sarah came to the USA after Heyo's death in 1904
• Ellje(Etta) Claassen married ???? Wilms
• Johann(John) Claassen married 1st-Louise ???? in Germany or Neatherlands, 2nd Roelpke ???? in probably USA, I think John came to the USA prior to 189, but I could be mistaken.
• Luppe Claassen married 1st-Hilke Smitger 2nd-Dirtje ???? Luppe came to USA and lived in Iowa
• Claas Claassen married Almuth Hicken still has decsendants living in Germany
• Emme J. Claassen born 15 Oct 1849 Germany or Neatherlands died 11 Jan 1926 Bancroft, SD, USA married 21 April 1882 ?Germany --Trientje(Tena) Odens born 8 May 1858 in Germany Parents-- Poppe Odens and Trientje Schroeder came to USA in 1904
• Elska Claassen married Harm Finkenburg
• Jantje Claassen born 10 April 1853 died 1913 married Edo Finkenburg still has descendants living in Germany
• Cornelius Harrenstien married Geelke Heddinga died 12 March 1887
their children--
• Gerhardus Harrenstien married Wilhelmine Klinkert
• Bernhard Harrenstien
• Sara Cornelia Harrenstien born 17 July 1842 Germany died 28 Feb 1916 Pomeroy, Iowa married 28 Apr 1866 Heyo Janssen Claassen came to Iowa, USA after Heyo's death in 1904
• Reint Harrenstien died 1923 --married Swantye ???? came to Nebraska, USA
• Johann W. Harrenstien married Frances Salisbury possibly came to California, USA
• Atje Harrenstien died 1939 --married Johann Penaat came to USA possibly California - 4 NOV 2001: swgodale@earthlink.net
- my name is Steve. I've been working on my family tree for some time now,and have a few things put down. I cannot find information on my great-grandfather Jasper Westerman. The information I do have shows a sister I believe named Engle Geerd Westerman born Oct.31st 1843 in Simonswolde, Ostfriesland. Her fathers name was Geerd Westerman. Any information would be great. Thanks. Steve and Sandy Westerman
- 4 NOV 2001: d.geiseman@worldnet.att.net
- I am searching for information on my ggrandfather Jan Janssen Geiseman born in Hatzum,Germany, on Dec. 9 1836. He married Hilkerena Lamkea Trei (born 9-21 1837) 12 16 1860 in Nuttermoor. They left Ostfreisland 4-15 1866. I believe Jan had a brother Wilhelm or William born in the same town. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The Geiseman name was misspelled (Geizeman) on arrival, and most likely had 2 n's on the end. Dennis Geiseman
- 4 NOV 2001: vlytnup@earthlink.net
- Hi - I am interested in the surname "Abbas". My grandfather was named George Abbas, his wife was Nancy Krull Abbas Born 1899. I am just starting this process. Thought I would take a chance at this site. I grew up in Ackley, Iowa. Nancy Krull Abbas in and around Grundy and Hardin counties. Lots of folks came to Ackley from this town in Germany.
- 4 NOV 2001: RelSocFriends@cs.com
- I'm researching antecedents of Jacobus Klein m. Elisabeth Theisen in early 1700s at Catholic Church in Dusemond-Filzen, Rhineland, Preussen, Germany. I'd like to go further back than the 1700s.
Their son, Nicholas Klein (b.1735), married (spouse unknown) and immigrated (abt. 1758) to the Port of Philadelphia with his wife and son Pieter Klein. Afterwards, they migrated to that part of Virginia that became West Virginia during the Civil War. Their second son Michael was born in Virginia.
Any leads would be appreciated. I've gone as far as I can at the Mormon web site, Ancestry.com, Genealogy.com, and a number of others. Thanks. Charlotte Cline - 4 NOV 2001: whinte@caboolture.net.au
- HI. My name is William (Bill) HINTE. I am the co-coordinator of the HINTE Family co-operative, made up of interested HINTE'S world wide. The objective of this co-op,. is to establish family connections,& to possibly connect back to the city of Hinte in Germany. I would be grateful for any information & data that exists on the HINTE family that anyone may have, especially as the name HINTE comes up on other Family trees. Regards Bill HINTE
- 4 NOV 2001: derwulf@tallships.ca
- ANKESHEILN, ANKERSHEIL, ANKESHEIL, ANKESHEIEL AND ANKESHEYEL all show up in church records for the same family in Illinois and Niedersachsen (Osnabruckerland). Name ANKESHEILN occurs in Louisiana near New Orleans. Looking for information on the New Orleans families.
- 21 OCT 2001: john_f_harms@groton.pfizer.com
- Helllo, my name is John Frederick Harms and I am curious about how to obtain any additional family genealogy information. The best information I have is that my great great grandfather was Harm Eilts Harms. He was born March 27, 1823 in Thunum, Germany. His father, Gerds Harms was born around 1784 in Germany, married Riendelt Janssen and died July 22, 1838 according to parish records.
I wonder if any additional information is available for parish records which preceed this information? Also, do you have any other suggestions as to how to try and trace my family roots back even further?
Thank you for any advice. - 9 OCT 2001: elsewb@forbin.net
- Looking for information (especially their parents names) on:
Hinrich Cornelius Krull (died 1915) and wife Antje Jantzen (no birth or death dates)
Johann Willms Ufken (no dates) and wife Catherine M.Cassens (born 1832, died Aug 1,1888)
Gerke Mensche Braams (no dates) and wife Maria Henrietta Engilina Evers (no dates)
Frauke Johanna Nordmann (born Feb.28,1855, died Feb.11,1933 -married to Berend Wilken Braams (born 1852) son of Gerke and Maria Braams listed above.
thanks for any information you may have. - 8 OCT 2001: stoeve@netzero.net
- I am looking for my family tree on both my father and mother. My father's father. Was Ferdinand Stöve born in Altendorf, Germany around 1870s. My mother's family was Hermanspahn, from Boppard, Germany. Thank you, Tony
- 8 OCT 2001: bhruis@cybersouth.com
- Searching for information on my gggggrandfather John Ruis and on Thomas Ruis, Joel Ruis and Joseph Ruis. I don't know whether they are brothers or what. John was born abt 1765 and supposedly jumped ship in Savannah Ga., USA. He died in Ga in 1843. Am searching for any information I can find as to parents etc of John and any info on Thomas, Joel and Joseph. Thanks for any help, William Orbie Ruis Jr.
- 7 OCT 2001: MichaelDoolmann@aol.com
- Ich suche alles über die Familie Doolmann aus Pilsum oder Umgebung. Michael Doolmann
- 7 OCT 2001: teresa@waithouse.org
- Searching for grandfathers parents Tebbo Naatjes b.1868 of Pogum, Ostfries and Berend Braak b.1840 and Srevertje Muuzing b.1844 of Moelenwarf, Ostfries
- 30 SEP 2001: digitalculture@earthlink.net
- Searching for BOEKHOFF info to fill in the missing links. Two families - one listed at www.boekhoff.org. The other is for George Boekhoff (born 01/14/1894), who had two brothers (Henry and William) and a sister (Minnie). All were born in Germany and settled in Iowa / South Dakota.
- 30 SEP 2001: krusetree@home.com
- I have a portion of my KRUSE family tree (presently including ~100 names) on the MYFAMILY.COM website. My ancestors originated from mid-1700's in Westerende-Kirchloog near Aurich. Original Kruse descendants from this tree are known to have settled in Texas, Mississippi in the late 1800’s. If you are interested in reviewing the information, email me and I will add you as a guest user.
KRUSE Family Tree, Ostfriesen names include: Alberts, Apken, Eilts, Friedrichs, Garbrands, Harms, Heinen, Janssen, Johanns, Lammerts, Moeders, Moormann, Tjaden, Tjarks, Tammen Ulbets, Sybel, Simons. - 30 SEP 2001: crgrant@pc-intouch.com
- VAN DE WERF, GEERD. He married Ida W. Spieker in Florence, Stephenson County, IL, in 1875. Her family came from Wirdum (between Emden and Norden) Ostfriesland. His family should be nearby. Thanks, Nancy Grant
- 24 SEP 2001: broden@dtccom.net
- I'm looking for any info on FRESE family. They are suppose to be from Luverne, Mn. Any info would be greatly appreciated
- 24 SEP 2001: frog@netins.net
- Hello I am looking for anyone who is relatives to Henry N. Ricklefs son of Herman Ricklefs Henry was born at Jever, Oldenburg, Germany Aug 27, 1865. He was baptized as a child in the Lutheran church at Jever, but instructed and confirmed in the Lutheran church at Leehafe, East Friesland, Germany at the age of 27 he came to the u.s.a. he married a Hermine Steenblock He left one brother and one sister in Germany; and oyher relatives. would like to write to any relatives. Shyrl Ricklefs Ellison
- 24 SEP 2001: lshaw@mail.sdsu.edu
- Please write if you have any family members with the surname of: SCHAA.
- 21 SEP 2001: bowert@scnc.glps.k12.mi.us
- I am searching for information on ONKEN surname:
Helene Marie ONKEN was born 7-14-1881 to Bernhard ONKEN and Mata (GERDES) ONKEN in Germany. I would like to find out where Bernhard and Mata are buried. Helene is buried in Anchor Illinois near her brother in law and sister in law. John L. OMMEN and his wife and their child, Theda G. (SUNTKEN) OMMEN. Their child was Ludwig W. OMMEN. I would appreciate any information.
Thank you, Cindy (o: - 21 SEP 2001: bowert@scnc.glps.k12.mi.us
- I am searching the OMMEN surname. The following information is all I have right now:
Jilde Jurgens OMMEN b. 3-26-1867 in Germany, d.4-27-1944 in Michigan, USA. Jilde or Jill as he liked to be called, married Helene Marie ONKEN in Gibson Illinois USA. Helene or Lean, was b. 7-14-1881 in Germany, she d. 6-11-1909 and is buried in Anchor, Illinois. They had six children, one died in infancy. I do not know where the child that died is buried. Jildes parents were John Ludwig OMMEN born in Germany Teiti M. SUNTKEN born in Germany They had another son, John L. OMMEN b. 1-20-1870 in Germany, d. 9-9-1917 and is buried in Anchor Illinois. John L. OMMEN married Theda G. SUNTKEN in Illinios. Theda was b. July 24, 1872 and d. July 11.1946 and is buried in Anchor Illinois. Together they had a son, Ludwig. W. OMMEN b. July 10,1899, d. September 9, 1917 buried in Anchor Illinois. I would like to find out more about all of them. I would like to know about more children, when they came to the USA, where Teiti M. OMMEN and John Ludwig OMMEN are buried.
Thank you,Cindy (o: - 21 SEP 2001: raydor@centurytel.net
- I am looking for info on my relatives that came from Germany.
Lambertus Johannes Damm b. Dec 1, 1876 in Germany
Rieke Sunke Damm b. Oct 9,1834 in Germany; d. Dec 1889 in Nebraska, USA
Tettje Elisabeth Classen b. Feb 6, 1837 in Germany
They came to America in the late 1800's. They had 3 sons.
Aljet Hadels Damm born & died in Germany
Hinderika Uphoff borned & died in Germany
Hadel Janssen Damm; Etje Aljets; Rieke Suntken; Rikste Muller all lived in Germany.
Aljet Ennen Detmers b.Jan 6, 1844 in Germany
Cornelia Damm b. July 6, 1850 in Germany
They came to America and lived in Nokomis, IL. They had 6 sons and 4 daugthers. Thank you for any help. Pauline - 21 SEP 2001: BarbBerdan@prodigy.net
- Hello, My Grandfather's name is Johannes Heinrich Goetz. He married Dorothea Herber. They lived in the Volga region. I have a copy of the Evangelical German Lutheran Church paper with their names and dates of birth, etc. My father, Heinrich was one year old when they came over here. They lived in Port Huron, Michigan where they both died and were buried. The oldest daughter, Mary was thirteen when they came over here. A Dr. Rothermel encouraged my Grandfather to come to the U.S. My Grandfather worked for him, I believe. My father was born in Orlovskoe. Any information you could give me would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Barbara (Gates) Berdan
I am so sorry, I forgot to mention the date my grandfather came over here to the U.S. It was 1913. I hope you can find any information on my family. My father was born in 1912 in Orlovskoe. - 21 SEP 2001: ROJDOC@aol.com
- Peter Frixam Ravenstein
HI- My G-G-Grandfather came to America with his family in 1850 and settled in Wabash Co.. IL Wife was Justina Joachim, Children were:Catherine,Justina,Nomje,and son Joachim. Family says they sailed from Midlum and landed at Baltimore. Would be interested in any information. Bill Standring - 15 SEP 2001: Dirtyharry38@aol.com
- MY GRANDFATHER CAME FROM RYSUM, OSTFRIESLAND IN THE 1800'S. I THINK THEY MAY HAVE CHANGED THEIR NAME ENROUTE, POSSIBLY FROM HANS. HIS NAME WAS LUKE HIERONIMUS AND HE WAS BORN IN 1866. HE HAD A BROTHER, MINERT, WHO WAS BORN JAN, 1864. THEY ALSO HAD A BROTHER, DREES AND TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MATTIE. THE GIRLS MAY HAVE HAVE BEEN BORN HERE. MINERT IS BURIED IN RIDOTT, IL AND LUKE IS BURIED AT PECATONICA, IL. THEY ALL DIED BEFORE I WAS BORN, BUT I BELIEVE THEY CAME OVER WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG CHILDREN. I BELIEVE THEIR DAD WAS EBE "ABRAM" AND THEIR MOTHER WAS TUEPKE "TINA" MURRA. LUKE MARRIED HILDA DREESEN. I'M NOT SURE IF SHE WAS FROM THE SAME LOCATION, ALTHOUGH SHE ALSO CAME TO AMERICA FROM GERMANY AS A YOUNG GIRL. HER FATHER WAS HILLERT DREESEN AND HER MOTHER WAS DENA DREESEN. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO ANYBODY CAN GIVE ME WITH MY GENEALOGY.
AT ONE TIME WE HAD A FAMILY BIBLE FROM GERMANY WITH BIRTHDATES, ETC. BUT MY AUNT GOT RID OF IT AND ALL PEOPLE WHO COULD GIVE ME ANY INFO ARE NO LONGER LIVING. SANDY RITTER - 15 SEP 2001: sue.oregan@noos.fr
- My grandmother, Gesine Mammens-Behrends (Behrends was her stepfathers name) , born 1904 in Germany, married Ludwig Feilmann, they lived in Jever until they were forced to move to Hamburg in the 1930's. My grandmother was an only child - my grandfather came from a family of 10 children. Are any of these surnames familiar to anyone? Thankyou.
- 15 SEP 2001: ldrobinett@netscape.net
- LUBBEN/LUPPEN, Johanna Jurgen, b.1854, Ostfriesland, Ger. d.1936, Montgomery Co. IL, dau. of Jurgen LUBBEN and Janken JELKEN.
JELLRICHS/GELDRICHS, Hebina, b.1850, Ostfriesland, Ger. d.1881, Montgomery Co., IL m. Dirk JANSSEN 10/24/1868 in Mt. Olive, IL
OSTERMANN, Engle, b.1850, Madison Co. IL d.1926, Montgomery Co. IL, dau of Derk Martin Ostermann b.1815, Macklbrg, Ger. and Frauke Bauman b.1824, Ger.
WERNSING/WANSING, Henry Herman, b.1844, Hannover, Ger. d.1924, Montgomery Co. IL, son of Herman Wernsing d.1846 in Ger.
WERNSING/WANSING, Brenhard, b.1835, Ger. d.19??, Montgomery Co. IL - 10 SEP 2001: RuthandJim@aol.com
- I WONDER IF YOU COULD HELP ME. I'M SEARCHING FOR MY GREAT GRANDFATHER. BELOW IS ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE ON HIM.
HENRY FREY
BORN MARCH 11, 1825 WUERTTEMBERG, GERMANY
MARRIED: JULY 7, 1856 IN ST. PAUL, RAMSEY CTY. MINNESOTA
DIED: AUGUST 28, 1909 IN ST. PAUL, RAMSEY CTY. MINNESOTA
HE WAS IN THE CIVIL WAR AND MARRIED THERESIA BURKHARD. I HAVE A CLUE THAT HE MAY BE FROM UNTER HAMBACH, HESSE-DARMSTADT, GERMANY. DO YOU HAVE AN ADDRESS IN THAT TOWN THAT I COULD WRITE TO OR ANY HELP WITH THAT CLUE YOU COULD GIVE ME.
RUTH ANN MCKENNA - 10 SEP 2001: Salleejo41@aol.com
- I am looking for ancestors of my father, Herman Ludwig terFehn, b. 11-20-1902 in Westrhauderfehn, Germany. I believe his father was Harm terFehn and his mother was Alide terFehn. He had one sister Gesine terfehn Murra. If there is anyone that can help, I would certainly appreciate it.
- 9 SEP 2001: altaeskies@earthlink.net
- Hello, I am looking for information on Oldeig Diedrick Dirksen, born January 6, 1838 in Hamswehrum. Married Wipke Von Heiden from Loquard. Thanks, Cindy Goetz
- 9 SEP 2001: BuddAdams@aol.com
- Gerd & Gertrude Wilkins Gerdes 1820 Aurich
George G. Gerdes b 25 Aug 1820, son of G&G, one of 9 children, married Gesche Franzen ? in 1840, had 5 children, Ubbe, Mary, Charles, Anna, Frank, immigrated to Petersburg, IL 1868-70 via NYC, then Ford Co. IL. 1880 Central IL is filled with Gerdes's from Hanover some of whom are probably the remaining 8 siblings of George G. Any data on Gerd & Gertrude, their children's names, dates, places, all gratefully accepted. - 9 SEP 2001: teve@dolfijn.nl
- Kieviet/Slenk/Haken. I'm looking for information about Klasien Kieviet, born in Bunde, Germany. Her parends were Jacob Kieviet and Johanna Slenk. Two children of her were born in Bunde, the rest of the children (7) born in Bellingwolde (Holland). She married Heiko Haken in Bellingwolde after my grandmother got 10 years old. Klasien was 44 years old at that time. I don't know if the children were from Heiko becouse they were first named after their mother, Kieviet. After she married Heiko the children got the name Haken.
I hope someone can give me some information about this family. It is a strange story for me and my mother. Was my grandmother the daughter of Heiko Haken?? Will we ever know? - 9 SEP 2001: cooker42@hotmail.com
- my last name is meppen and i would like to find out anything I can About the history of the german town I share my name with. thank you!
- 1 SEP 2001: Fritzoatsman@cs.com
- Looking for information on parents of Johan Frederick Oltmanns who was born in Oldenburg, Germany, March 13, 1856. He served in the German Navy as a young man before coming to USA. Only known (Germany) family are brothers J. Henry (03-04-1854) & "Will" (05-06-1858).
- 1 SEP 2001: Stevengl1@aol.com
- Looking for any Liescheidt connections to anywhere in Germany. Best I have is Elisabetha Liescheidt Christening Oct 1589 Evangelisch, Steeg Bei Bacharach, Rheinland, Preussen. Any help out there will be appreciated. Steve Liescheidt
- 29 AUG 2001: MDevriesli@aol.com
- Hello, I am looking for relatives of Johann Bernhardt Berding (1861-1931) born Westerstede, Oldenburg, Germany. He married Schwautje Van Ohlen (1861-1929) born Klein Hollen, Ostfriesland, Germany. Johann's parents were Johann Alarich Berding (1834-1908) and Harmanna Pricker (1837-1881). At the time of Johann's death in 1931, he left 3 brothers and 1 sister in Germany. Schwautje's parents were Jann Van Ohlen ( -1877) and Trientje Gerdes ( 1900). Your information would be much appreciated. Mary
- 29 AUG 2001: Lynngns@aol.com
- HIBBELER and HINRICHS from BOCKHORN and ZETEL. Hinrich Hibbeler b. 12/6/1821 (Bockhorn) son of Johann Friedrich Hibbeler and Elisabeth (Kruse) Hibbeler. He married Anna Elisabeth Hinrichs b. 10/28/1830 (Zetel), daughter of Renke Hinrichs and Anna Margarete Meiners. They had 2 stillborn children plus Anna, Elise, Carl, Marie and Heinrich. Were there more children??? Lynn
- 29 AUG 2001: frank@rockrivertimes.com
- I'm looking for the orgins of the Jon & Mary Schier family who came to the Oregon, Illinois, USA from Uttum, Germany in 1869. They may have changed their name from Mier to Schier. Why would they do that? Our family records are very incomplete about their lives in Germany. Other families were reported separated from them by a flood. Where is Uttum? What is the city like? Does it still exist?
- 27 AUG 2001: kmiller@osage.net
- Looking for Ostfriesland lines of the following surnames: MEHMEN, HOVENGA, LUSE. Came to Butler County, Iowa area, probably in the 1890's. Thanks, Kelli Mehmen Miller
- 25 AUG 2001: lesaotters@hotmail.com
- Hello, I am looking for any information about my great-great grandparents passage to America. I've looked through Ellis Island, the books called Germans to America..., and numerous microfilms but I cannot find them.
They are Harm and Elena Ottersberg. I think they came over around 1892 or 1894. I do know that they first settled in the Filley, Nebraska area. The article from the Boyken newspaper "Where Did They Stay" had two different accounts for when they came over.
One orbit said that Elena came over in 1884 and the other orbit said that Harm came over in 1892. That could of been possible considering Harm may have come first to start the homestead with his younger son.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Lesa Ottersberg - 25 AUG 2001: lesaotters@hotmail.com
- HI Just wondering if anyone could help. I am looking for any information about a man named Henry Frerichs. The only thing I know is that he married Elizabeth Harms Ottersberg around July 25, 1890 in Johnson County, Nebraska. Elizabeth died around 7-23-1920 but I do not know where she is buried. I'm not even for sure if she was buried in Johnson county because they moved. I was told that they might have had two children. Both Elizabeth and Henry were born in Ostfriesland, Germany.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Lesa Ottersberg - 25 AUG 2001: GARaetz@aol.com
- I will be visiting Leer, Ostfriesland in November, 2001 in search of relatives of my great grandfather, ADRICUS MARTIN JANSSEN. He was born on January 25, 1844 and left for the U. S. A. (Illinois) in 1866 at age 22. He is not in the Evangelical Church Records of Leer so most likely was a Lutheran, as he was in the U.S.A. A. M. changed the name JANSSEN to Johnson. A.M.'s children were in an obituary listed as relatives when Henry (Heinrich?) Johnson (most likely JANSSEN) died on Feb. 26, 1921 in Parkersburg, Iowa. Henry was born in Leer, Ostfriesland, on January 31, 1846. He had come to the United States in 1865, the year before A.M. Janssen left Leer. They both settled in Davis, IL and in 1867 Henry married Gertrude Huisenga. They had five daughters and three sons. One son COTTA JOHNSON OR JANSSEN had returned to Germany in 1910 where he died sometime before 1921. In 1877 the JANSSEN family moved to FORRESTON, IL and in 1904 they moved to Parkersburg, Ia. Henry's obituary lists relatives of Henry as Mrs. Jennie Krenzin, Lake View, Iowa; Mrs. Tena Janssen, Canavon, Iowa; Mrs. Lizzie Krull, Rushmore, Minn. He also had many friends from Ackley, Iowa, the obituary says. The parents of Adricus Martin Janssen were: GERHARD JANSSEN and SWANTJE GRUTER (or Grueter).
- 25 AUG 2001: cpsmitchell@hotmail.com
- Hello! I am looking for info on the Peymann families of Hannover,Ottenberg, Bremen, or Bremerhaven! Johann Peymann had Gustav, Johann, Fritz(Friedrich b.1866), Henrik(b.1868) Theodor(b.1889) Louise, Amanda(b.1881), Marie(b.1888), Lola. In my searching, I am always directed to passenger lists and emigration records....I want to find out about these relatives before they emigrated!!!! I have found a few branches of Peymann(Peyman)'s in the US and Canada, but I don't know how we fit until I find some info out from Germany!!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated! I know I am related to an Emil Peymann who is still in Germany, but have had no luck in finding him!!! Thank you very much. Carol Peymann Mitchell
- 25 AUG 2001: pjnaughton@portup.com
- NEUMANN, TJADEN, WIETJES, ADEN, FOCKENGA
I am searching for information on NEUMANN and TJADEN ancestors in Ostfriesland. Margaretha Catharina TJADEN m. Eberhard NEUMANN. Son Bernhard Neumann b. 1837 in Marx (only info listed in Reepsholt OSB).
Also looking for info on Johann ADEN m. Gesche (Unknown). Daughter Johanna Margaretha ADEN b. 1860,possibly in Jever or Jeverland. Son Johann Harmon ADEN b.1864 in Germany. Daughter Gesche Margaretha ADEN b. 1870 in Illinois. Family immigrated to Illinois in1867 - 25 AUG 2001: nascartidbits2000@yahoo.com
- Hi my name is darrell freerksen and my email address is nascartidbits2000@yahoo.com and I am trying to research my great grandfather who is George F Freerksen and he was born on May 30, 1846 in Ostfriesland Prussen
- 20 AUG 2001: rskillet@milwpc.com
- Hello, this is not a query but rather a results letter. I just want you to know that because of and through these Ostfriesan Pages, I have managed to make contact with two very wonderful people over in Germany. They both happen to have connections to the two primary towns I am researching, Beschotenweg and Rhauderfehn. To add to it, they are also both related to the two main familes; Venenga and Meyer! So, for those of you who wonder if this is worth it, I would say, absolutely! I just made a habit of checking the messages at least once a week, and that's when I saw Rhauderfehn mentioned for the first time anywhere! Thanks to those of you who keep these pages up and running, without them I may never had made what I wanted most; actual connections in Germany itself.
- 18 AUG 2001: jerry.westby@ceridian.com
- Hello, I am seeking information for my 91 year old mother on her grandparents. They came from Germany around 1865 from Hamburg. They are Martin Emil Stark and Anna Weise. Their son Gustave died at sea on the voyage to America. Martin was a miller and owned a mill near Hamburg. Anna Weise's father is August Weise and her mother's first name is unknown, last name Janwoski and stayed behind in Zompelkof, Kreise, Flatov, Marienveidi or Pilsen Ruhr, Komsoo. Anna's sister, Augusta Weise Splittstoezer and her husband Johanne and Anna's brother, Charles A. Weise came with them. Anna's other sister, Marie stayed in Austria and performed with the Vienna State Opera. They all located around Corcoran, Minnesota. Her other grandparents are Franz Emil Herrmann and Minnie Reinking. Franz said he came here about 1870 by way of Germany to Africa to Brazil to America. Minnie is the daughter of Christian H. Reinking and Kathyrn Hagaman. Any piece of information would be gratefully accepted. Thank You.
- 13 AUG 2001: H.Neumann@funa.de
- Hello, I'm from Emden (Ostfriesland). My name is Hildegard Krey. My great grandfather IHMEL KREY (from Engerhafe, his fathers name was Siede) left Germany about 1880-1900. He left a son named Reinhard - my grandfather. All I know, that he became a military tailor in Lockport, Illinois. After the 2nd world war, someone working at the Liberty-Line knocked at the door of my fathers home (Wilhelm Krey in Emden) , but he wasn't in! Do you know a Krey? Sorry for my english, it's not the best.....
- 12 AUG 2001: nevaeva@c2on.net
- STELOW and ROTTUNDA are the names I am looking for. An obituary states they lived in Quäsdow, Schlawe, Pommern. They emigrated in 1883-84. The Rottunda's became naturalized and they stated in the Naturalization papers that they arrived in America April 21, 1883. The Stelows may have come with them or very soon after. Any help would be appreciated. Neva
- 11 AUG 2001: tug@netcnct.net
- Hi I'm looking for a Theodore Arends born in Germany might have been married to A mary Hall that they say was also born in Germany. I know that Theodore was in Fulton county Illinois in 1860 and had a son by the name of John Ferdinand Arends that year and possibly had a daughter named Anna Emily Arends. I have no idea where Theodore was born or when. Any info would be appreciated.
Thank you, Lillian Arends - 11 AUG 2001: falkinerr@golden.net
- Hi from Canada: Looking for any info as to where my g.g.grandfather came from in Germany. His name Henry Joachim Runge found on 1861 Canadian census with wife Louisa, 2 sons John Henry & Charles. I have always been led to believe that they came from Mechlinburg. Along with them on the same census was Charles(42),Hanah(43),Mary(17) & Mary(75),also a Sarah born in C.West (3). All of these people still appear on 1871 Canadian census except the elder Mary who I assume passed away.Would like to know how they arrived in Canada & if anyone out there has any connection to these people. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Originally, I'm led to believe the spelling was RUNGE, but, later changed to ROUNG - but, until I find the birthplace, I cannot know for sure about the spelling. My g.g.grandfather was born in 1815 & his wife Louise 1818 according to their tombstone here in Canada.
Doreen Falkiner (Roung) - 11 AUG 2001: Ckger123@aol.com
- Desperately seeking any info on Berend and Bertha's mother Johanna. Maiden name was Schulte or mispelled as Schultz. Was married to Christian Geerdes in Vellage but I believe she was from a nearby village Weener. I located her gravesite in George, IA with the last name of Groenwold. She supposedly came to America in 1861 but now I am wondering if she married a Groenwold before or after coming to America as Christian died of a gunshot would during the revolution. I believe they came directly to Freeport IL and later moved to George. Johanna was buried alone and there was no mention of Groenwold's in the Nachrichten obituary. If anyone can help me or tell me if this family could be listed in Dutch shipping records since they were so close to the boarder. I would be most interested to hear success stories with travel to US in 1861 from Vellage to Illinois. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- 11 AUG 2001: mcqueenkjm@home.com
- anna elsie jutting or jjuetting, born Juetting 5 1875 ostfriesland - father herman jutting also, name of renshea minert of ostfriesland died 1888 ostfriesland also, jurgen albers johnson of nauscho germany born 1848 also mary katharina luitjen or lutgens of dosa germany born 1852 - thanks ken mc queen
- 11 AUG 2001: Calhounms@aol.com
- Looking for surname Locker and/or Ruestman (Rustman?) Thanks
- 11 AUG 2001: bettydre@mbo.net
- Looking for anything on the following:
Colon Frederick Boevers or Bovers born Backenburg Schaumbert-Lippe Germany May also be Frederick Carl Colon Boevers or Bovers he married Carolina Winkelhake born June 13, 1829 Backenburg Germany
John Jacob Weisbrod Sr born July 5, 1818 Reilingen Baden Germany he married abt 1845 in Reilingen Baden Germany
Christina Katherine Vegela born Reilingen Baden Germany
Charles H. Betch born 1846 Germany married to Wilhelmine Drews born Nov 3, 1849 Born Germany
I would appreciate help. Thanks Betty - 11 AUG 2001: tpschrod@smig.net
- I am looking for Schones and Stevens Schones I believe came to the states before 1867 for my Great Grandpa George was born in 1867 in the Wabasha , MN are His Dad Michael was born in Germany 11-4-1831 He married a woman by the name of sophia Fleish and she also was born in Germany about 1842 I think They had about 7-9 children.
• Then there is the Stevens' I can get back to a Louis and Rose Young and their children and His Parents(Louis') are a John and Mary Stevens in talking to my Great Great Uncle He mentions Prussia . But they lived in the Humbolt Wisconsin are that is Clark county there. I have been having a terrible time with this. Right now I am just working on the Schones for that is more important to my Dad. I am waiting for the Census records for dates (time frame).
• Any help would be greatly appreciated. Maybe just info and where else to look. - 31 JUL 2001: Ruben.Osthaus@htp-tel.de
- Ruben, Kruse, Harms
- 31 JUL 2001: ugieside@pionet.net
- I'm looking for family of Reimer (Raymond) Kracht circa 1850-1870. Early in that period he was sailing his own ship in north Germany and Scandinavian waters while his wife tended farm and family. Late in that period he came to USA with wife and surviving child or children, and had no further contact with "the old country." Reimer is my great grandfather.
- 26 JUL 2001: dzillmer@webtv.net
- Hi, I am searching for my Grandfather FRANZ ZILLMER who immigrated from Germany in Jul l886 thru the port of New York.. Ibeleive hecame from the area of Pamerinia {?}. He was born on Dec 3, l859 and wass first married tto a woman named Fredica {?} and then to a woman named Wilhelmina Bolter who was born 19 Mar l859. They immergrated with a Doughter named Augusta born in Germany on ll Oct l883. I think he married Wilhelmina in a villiage named Petznick, germany. The spelling of her last name could have been Boelter and her first name Louise. Any help in locating the birth place of my Grand Dad would be appricated. Sencerlly, Denny R Zillmer
- 26 JUL 2001: dturja@aol.com
- Abbas, Decknatel, Siefkes, Feldkamp, Raske, Noordmann.
- 26 JUL 2001: deemdn@ida.net
- Rolfka Meise or Maize born 3/26/1852 in Beshotenweg, Germany. Had a brother named Johann. Married Else Meyer 5/4/1876 in Beshotenweg. Had seven children in Germany, immigrated to the US in 1892 to Breda, Iowa and then to Chancelor, SD. Rolfka died in 1897 near Lennox. SD. I am looking for an obituary which might be in the Breda, Iowa German newspaper. Elze died 3/7/1928 and has an obituary in the Ostfriesen Zeitung April 10, 1928, published in Breda, Iowa. I am looking for a copy of this obituary.
Looking for information on Geeske Roelfs Meyer born about 1810 in Ditzumerverlaat, Germany. The daughter of Roelf Hinkerts aka Hinders Meyer and Gepke Willems. Geeske had a son Else Meyer. The father is believed to be Elze Elzen Groote. Geeske died Oct. 1878 in Ditzumerverlaat. Geeske is known to have had a sister, Metje Roelfs Meyer who married Weert Hanssen. - 26 JUL 2001: pjnaughton@portup.com
- I am searching for information on following ancestors, all settled in ILLINOIS (Menard Co.):
NEUMANN (probably from Aurich, Ostfriesland, Germany) Bernhard NEUMANN b. 1839 came to US in 1867 with wife Ehe JANSSEN b. 1839 and son Eberhardt b. 1866 (possibly in Strackholt)
WILLIAMS (or possibly SOKKENGA, SOKKEN as surname might have been changed) family from Stackholt, Ostfriesland, Germany & came to US in 1873. Daughter Rickend Wilms SOKKENGA (aka Mary WILLIAMS) b. Strackholt and brother Harman b. 1855 (Strackholt?) - I don't know the name of their parents
ADEN (probably from Jever, Oldenburg, Germany) Johann (John) ADEN b. abt 1828, came to US in 1867 with wife Gesche (Kate) b. abt 1828 and daughter Johanne (Anna or Annie) b. 1860 and son Johann b. 1865
If these names sound familiar please contact me, I will gladly trade what information I have. Thanks, Cindi - 26 JUL 2001: Sharonkn@msn.com
- Hi , I am looking for information on my gggrandparents . Johann Fatke he married Maria Brinkmann b Jan 31, 1840 they were from Mechlanberg, Germany . Johann was born Sept 24,1842 . They were married in 1868 came to the states around 1880. Also looking for gggrandparent Ede Schoon and Katharine geb Jannsen . I have no idea where they are from or when they came to the states. Also looking for Emil Edward Hethke b july 4,1858 Provinz Posen, Germany his wife Bertha Kaeding b Mar 1867 stiegiltz, Germany . Also any information on Bertha's parents August Kaeding and Julia geb Kitzman Kaeding . Emil Parents are Ernst Hethke and Wilhelmina geb Golksine Hethke b. germany. I would like to find out about all of my grandparents any information will be appreciated. Thank you, Sharon
- 22 JUL 2001: LLouth6998@aol.com
- • I am searching for information on my Great-Grandmother, Hedwig Seidel. She was the mother of my beloved grand-mother, Ida Gilmore Craven, who lived and died in Texas.
• All that I know about Hedwig Seidel, for certain, is that she married my Great-Grandfather, John Wesley Gilmore, on February 11, 1864, in Washington County, Texas.
• I have heard from family that Hedwig Seidel came from Prussia. she arrived in Galveston or Indianola, Texas in the 1850's.
• I am so desparate to find more information on her. How I regret not asking my dear grandmother more questions about her parents. Now, she is gone. I found John Wesley Gilmore's parents graves in a small cemetery in Round Top, Texas. Next to them was the burial of an infant who was the child of Hedwig and John Wesley Gilmore. However, I have not been able to find the burial places of Hedwig or John Wesley.
• I hope that you have information on my Great-Grandmother, or can send me tips on finding more information about her.
Thank you so much, Joan Craven Louth - 22 JUL 2001: rstoppe1@san.rr.com
- My name is Rick Stoppelmoor. I live in San Diego, California. My great grandfather, Walter Stoppelmoor was born in 1860 andd is from somewhere around Simonswolde or Emden, Germany. He also had an older brother, Ailt Stoppelmoor born 1857. Walter married Maria in 1880 and came to America in 1882. He had a cousin named Silas Stoppelmoor born in Simonswolde on May 17, 1861. Can you help me find more information about my ancestors? Thank You very much. Rick Stoppelmoor
- 22 JUL 2001: valles@one-eleven.net
- GOLDENSTEIN - any information
- 22 JUL 2001: cajungirl209@hotmail.com
- Hi: I have been looking for some of my family members for some time. My great-grandfather was Siebold Jacob Reisack (changed to Reysack) and he was married to Margrete Dirksen. Their children Dena Heiken Reisack, Henry Dirksen Reisack, and Richard George Reisack (my grandfather) were all born in Ostfriesland, Loquard, Germany. Siebold was born in 1840 and died in Iowa in 1918. His parents were Jacob Heinrich Reisack and Dena Heiken. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you. Jody Davenport
- 22 JUL 2001: fikatdig@nelson-tel.net
- I'm researching the Zapf surname. My great grandfather Karl Zapf was born December 20, 1862 in Endingen, Germany. His father Xavier Zapf born around 1830 and mother Luitgarda Kindler born about 1832. Karl came to America about 1879 settling in St. Cloud, Mn. Both parents and a sister Anna stayed in Endingen. I'm hoping to find out more about the Zapf's in Endingen.
- 14 JUL 2001: lindas_web_direct_svc@hotmail.com
- Hi I am trying to find missing information. I have a family history dating from 1450 to 1700. The family name started as Grunefeld, other names I have are MARGURITE SCHEFFERS, GERTRUDE THYSING, KUKRETIA BIRCHOLTIS, ANTON GRUNEFELD was married to a WILKINS who gave him 4 children FOHLKE, ANTON WILKINS, JOHANN WILKINS and CHRISTIAN.
• TRIENEKE GRUNEFELD married HEINRICH CONELIOUS, they had a son christian born in 1657 who died in 1710 as a Vicar in Backemoor,he left 3 uncared for children HEINHARD, RICKKE AND TRIENTJE.
• Inside the backemoorer, bremermoorer generation there were 4 great grandchildren from the Backemoor Vicar Anton Grunefeld, these are ANTON WILKINS, ANTON EILERS GRUNEFELD, ANTON HEINDERS AND HEINHARD GRUNEFELD all born around 1700.
• From 1870 I have the information that takes me to the present day.
• If you have any information it would be very much appriecated thank you.
Linda Mason, New Zealand - 14 JUL 2001: Nana882@aol.com
- I'm looking for the parents of my Grandfather Harm Harms Ideus/Davis born in Aurich Germany in 1850. I have a record that says he came to America when he was 21 yrs.old. Settled in Illinois for a short period of time and then to Spring Ranch/Glenvil, NE area. Would be real happy to find his parents. Thank you for your time, you are doing a great job. Betty (Turner) Rogers
- 14 JUL 2001: derwulf@tallships.ca
- Ankesheil and Ankesheiln The former lived in the area around Wimmer, Nieder-Sachsen, Osnabruckerland but a Dutch aquaintance from Haaarlem says the name is Friesiche. Emigration occcured in 1846 and 1848 from Wimmer and there are none there now or in the Bad Essen directory. Dave Wulfman
- 14 JUL 2001: townsac@msn.com
- I am looking ancestor from my greatgrandfather, he was born in ostfriesland, germany on june 24 in 184?. He migrated in 1870 from germany to america in a ship with 18 people on board. They naufragated in San juan del Norte, Nicaragua and he was the only survival. He brought his sister to Nicaragua years lates, her name was Gertrude. They settle there since 1870. His father last names was Peters and mother Zitteda. Catalina Valle-Peters
- 14 JUL 2001: sheltonm@CWS.CO.Santa-Clara.CA.US
- I am looking for info on the Gerdes. My Great Grandfather came to America from Hanover Germany his name was John Gerdes. He came with his mother Anna Gerdes and his siblings (Henry, Johann, George & possibly Mary). Per his immigration papers he came to America on %/1 or 5/7/1874. I have been trying to find the ship they came in on but have had no luck. Thanks for any help I can get. Margaret
- 14 JUL 2001: info@trentvalleyarchives.com
- I am searching for..edward bomen and john harmilin..left europe approx.1815-1835
- 14 JUL 2001: townsac@msn.com
- Looking for ancester of Johannes Peters-Zitteda. was born June 24 [183...?]. He migrate to America in 1970 but his ship naufrated in San Juan del Norte, Nicaragua with 17 people on board. He was the only survival. He live in Nicaragua since 1870 until he died in 1927. Few years later, he brought his sister Gertrudis, to Nicaragua and she was married with Enrique Palz, another german. The only information that I have is that he was born in Rohrigmoor, Ostfriesland and he was fellow of the Naval Academy of Germany. If you can find any information I will appreciate. Catalina Valle-Peters.
- 4 JUL 2001: Jorgen@filmtilsynet.no
- STENSLAND, ANDERS. My name is Jorgen Stensland - i am a 35 yr old man from Norway looking into my familys history. My grandfathers brother, Anders Stensland( born 13 dec. 1891), moved from Bergen, Norway to USA early in the century and i am looking for descendants/relatives. I found one Anders Stensland who died in galveston, tx. in 1981. If anyone have information about him pls. get back to me. Best Regards, Jorgen
- 4 JUL 2001: Meprasite@rsvl.net
- I am looking for information on Henry David Westerheide and his parents, Henry was born August 11, 1837 in Germany. His father is listed as Casper "Rose" Westerheide, on his death certificate, mother unknown. A Westerheide woman married a Rose man and he took the woman's last name . I don't know if it would be Casper who did this. Henry died 1913 in St.Louis, Missouri. I find the Rose name in Casper's isn't a middle Name. Amber
- 2 JUL 2001: udelhof1@earthlink.net
- Hello, I am looking for information on my grandmothers who was born in Weismeer and came to the United states I believe in 1924. Her parents names were Thada and Gerd Focken or Fokken, I am unsure, since her name changed when she arrived. Thank You, Christine Helgens-Udelhofen
- 1 JUL 2001: jsheldon@amaesd-net.com
- Searching for Hasseler family in the Klein-Remels, Germany area. In particular Dirk Focken Hasheler, b. 1833 and his father of the same name and mother Wedel Janssen Schutjer. His wife Altje Heyen Cramer, b. 1833, d. 1887. Searching for Rhaesa family from Luxembourg, Germany. Julius Rhaesa, b.@ 1837, served in the Union army of the American Civil War out of New York City. Married Louisa Fleck of Reading, PA whose parents were from Bavaria, Germany. Her father's name was John. TIA for any help. Judy Sheldon
- 26 JUN 2001: CharneeS@aol.com
- • Surnames are SMIT (Schmidt?), HOUSSEN, TAPPERS, WELMERS, MOREAUVAL. I am looking for more information about my husband's ancestors, the Smit or Schmidt family of Ditzum. The earliest ancestor was Meerten Broens Smit or Schmidt, who died in Ditzum on 15 August 1759, m. to Engel Haussen, who died 9 June, 1769. He may have been the mayor.
• Their son was Geert Martens Smit, a baker, who was born in Ditzum 15 April, 1746, died in Ditzum 25 March, 1802. Married Catharina Margaretha Tappers, who died in Ditzum 16 August 1792. She was the daughter of Leonardus Tappers and Anna Aleyda Welmers.
• Their son was named, we think, Martinus Geret Smit, a captain under Napoleon, served in Russia in 1812. He was born in Ditzum 26 August, 17970 and died in Delfzijl 22 April, 1828. He married Jeannette Louise Moreau(Val), who was born in Rotterdam in 1767. Her father was Jacques Moreau(Val).
• Well, it goes on from there, and everyone else was born in the Netherlands. If anyone has information on this family, or would like to share what I have, please write. Charnee Smit - 26 JUN 2001: Nana882@aol.com
- Hi: I'm looking for the parents of my Grandfather Harm Harms Ideus born in Aurich Germany in 1850. I have a record that says he came to America when he was 21 yrs.old. Settled in Illinois for a short period of time and then to Spring Ranch/Glenvil, NE area. Would be real happy to find his parents. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have lots of information to share. Thanks, Betty
- 22 JUN 2001: lesaotters@hotmail.com
- Hi my name is Lesa Ottersberg and I am trying to find a passenger list with my great-grandfather, Johann Harm Ottersberg on it. He came from Germany around 1890. I think he came over with his parents, Harm and Elena Ottersberg because at the time he was only 10 years old at the time. I think I have found his sisters, Elisabeth and Johanna's passenger lists. They came over on the ship Elbe on October 1, 1889 from Bremen and Southhampton, Germany to New York. The passenger list that I have found, though was in the Germans to America Passenger Books by William Filby. Needless to say I can not find this ship, during 1889, on the Internet. Can anyone help? Thanks alot, Lesa Ottersberg
- 22 JUN 2001: jackida@libby.org
- Hello, I am trying to find my family from the early 1900s . My Father Albert Templin was born in Germany in 1884, he came to the U.S. in 1888 with my grandmother Hulda Templin. Listed on the Donau as from Germany. My father married Ida May Reinhold in Wis (Merrill I think) My Grandfather Peter Templin and Family came to Montana around 1905? or so with J.Neils to work in the local lumber mill. grand father was born in 1849 and was listed on the Ship Donau as from Prussia, He came to the US in 1881. I sure hope some one can tell me more. Thank you, Jack Templin
- 22 JUN 2001: tkohare@worldnet.att.net
- am looking for cousins of this family. Elizabeth & Adolph arrived in US about 1861 and settled in Phila. He was a bootmaker. Four sons: Henry, William, George W. and Edward (b. 1864). Adolph died before 1870. On Fed. census, it reports that Eliz. was born in Prussia. Some family went to Minnesota around 1880 or so. I would also like to know where in Prussia they came from.
- 17 JUN 2001: summamaxima@home.com
- • Once I thought that my great grandfather Sjoerd Douwes Bekius was the only member of the Bekius family who emigrated from Friesland, Netherlands, to America.
• He arrived in 1853, and settled in Ottawa County Michigan. He married and had 13 children, and some of his sons, including my grandfather, altered the surname to Bekins. But last year when I began pursuing more ancestral data, I discovered that there were also people named Bekius who had settled in Minnesota.
• So far I have not attempted to communicate with their descendants there. However, now that I have just found out about the Ostfriesians in the northwest part of Germany, it occurs to me that many ages ago there might have been a group of people who were all Friesians, some of them, perhaps, with Bek as their surname, which was made more elaborate during the Renaissance by adding "IUS" as a Latin suffix, and they would have lived along the North Coast of The Lowlands, before present political boundaries were made, and before the naming of Groeningen as that in-between Province.
• Based upon that theory, could that mean that there were families with the surname Bekius who migrated to Minnesota -- not from Netherlands, but from Ostfriesland?
• Could you tell me if you have heard of Bekius as a surname in Ostfriesland? - 17 JUN 2001: tieden@21stcomm.com
- I am looking for any information on the following individuals: Tomme Janssen TIEDEN, born 12 May 1806, Grossoldendorf, Germany, Married: 29 Nov 1834 in Remels (evang-lutheran church), spouse: Seyde Theyen (Theen) UMMEN (?), died 20 Oct 1865; Jannes TIEDEN, born 8 Feb 1769 in Grossoldendorf, Germanys, Married: Almt EYLERTS (EILERS)(?), Died 26 Oct 1845 in Grossoldendorf - he left behind 3 sons and 2 daughters (I have no information on 2 sons or the daughters). This is all the information I have available. Any additional information on these individuals would be helpful to me. They all resided, from my information, in towns in the Ostfriesland region. Other related surnames include:
• UMMEN
• EYLERTS or EILERS
• WALLRICHS
• ELSEN
• JANSSEN
• RENCKEN - 17 JUN 2001: bjh7292n375w@hotmail.com
- I am looking for the approximate date of when my Ggrandfather lived in Champaine Co Ill. My Grandmothr was born there on 3 Sept 1887. His name was David A. JOH and he married Clara Isabelle Huffman(Hoffman). Both of German ancestry. They could have been in a family group with other German people, some of the surnames are: Lenks, Detamores, Runkles, Kail(Koil). Also any Cupp,(Kopp, Kapp, Capp, Copp, Caup, Cuppy) and any other variation of the name. If you have any infomation I certainly would appreciate hearing from you, thank you.
- 17 JUN 2001: willstring@webtv.net
- LOSSMANN, JOHN ELIAS-b.1841-Steinfeld or Altendorf Germany.Wife's surname unknown but they had 5 children.He came to U.S.in 1872.Second wife was CAROLINE SCHLICKER b.1847. This union resulted in 7 children. He died 1923...she in 1932. Both buried in WAUKEGAN, IL. Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you. WS
- 17 JUN 2001: ltonies@carolina.rr.com
- I am looking for a Bernard Henry Tonies. He arrived from Dahluum Germany in about 1887. He was approximately 18 yrs old and moved to East St. Louis.
- 17 JUN 2001: firstkix@usa.net
- JANSSEN & STEIN I am looking for any information on Sebolt Janssen, Remmer S. Janssen b. 1871, K.J. Jasper (married to Sebolt), Arda Stein, and Henry Stein. They all came to America together settling first near Gilman Illinois and then moving on to Calhoun County Iowa. The name was changed from Janssen to Johnson in America. Any help would be appreciated, I am stuck. Thank you, Kim Johnson-Gates
- 13 JUN 2001: branchshaker@cybernet1.com
- Hi I am trying to find information on my ancestor and her siblings, I have been unable to find Emden and Loquard on any Genealogical web sites.. I know that the Elder William Harberts His wife Susie and 4 of the children came to Amarica in 1886 aboard the Ship Herman in a Article that was published in the early 1900's it talks about hen they came over and says the other siblings came over first but gives no year on them. I have listed below who all came over first then who followed in 1886 then I have included the whole family group sheet, On my ancestor Annie Grace Harberts Brown you will see I am unsure on her acuall birth date as well, I have been unable to find when she and her siblings came to America and also have been unable to locate any Birth record or Birth Register on her but of course that is because I dont know where to look..I would really apprieate ny help also would love to hook up with Distant cousins from this line..
Came to America First:
• Edward Harberts
• Herbert Harberts
• Jacob Harberts
• Annie Grace Harberts
Followed to America in 1886 aboard the ship Herman
• William Harberts Sr.
• Susie Harberts
• Hanko Harberts
• John Harberts
• Jennie Harberts
• William Harberts Jr.
Now How thier Line go's I have only listed 2 generations here because there are still people living. I look forward to hearing from anyone out there in Cyber land who can possibly help me advance in my search for records and also cousins God Bless you all.. - 13 JUN 2001: orcajest@earthlink.net
- I am researching Wibbens and Kraamer from Ostfriesland, Bunde? My Great Grandfather Was Jacob Wibbens B. 1835, his with Gracia (Gieske) Kraamer also b. 1835. Would like t oknow when they immigrated to the US and who Jacob's parent were. Gracias parents may have been Bensk Klass Kraamer and Souke Harms Vierkant married in 1828. I have a rough translation of the Kraamer Bible entries with these two names followed by hte words in Egton State Gestreiden ____________ Bonda. the bible lists children: Hindretta b. 1/11/1829, Harm b. 1/14/1832, _________ Gieske _______ b. 4/21/1835, unnamed baby b. and d. 4/24/1838, and harms b. 4/19/1840. I think these are Kraamers. Next are children of Gracia and Jacob?: Hilrich b. 3/21/1864, Jacoba Gesina 3/21/1867 (d. 11/20/1871), Klass b. 6/8/1870 (d.11/13/1871), Klass Gacabe b. 2/1/1873, Jecoba Lyesina b. 1877. Henrietta Gesina 4/8/1881. At her death Gracia? is referred to by her Daughter-In-Law? as Vjno Du Wubb. I would love to hear from anyone who thinks they might be related wheather or not they have any information. Thanks, Jerri
- 12 JUN 2001: tillar@msn.com
- hello, my name is Marilyn and I am searching for some information on my great grandfather. his name back during that time before coming to America was Johanna Deittrich Bohms, Born in 1871 in Friesland,GErmany. Searching on the village that he came from, and who are his parent's, he came to America in 1899 at thee age of 18 by a ship I believe the ss Main from Bremen, Germany arriving in Baltimore in 1899. I would appreciate any information that you could assist me with.
- 12 JUN 2001: valles@one-eleven.net
- I'm looking for info on the GOLDENSTEIN family. ANTJE GOLDENSTEIN, BOVKE GOLDENSTEIN, DIRK FRERICHS GOLDENSTEIN, FRERICH JANSSEN GOLDENSTEIN, AND ETTE GOLDENSTEIN. ETTE, DIRK AND FRERICH all immigrated to Illinois leaving the other sibilings in Ostriesland. We have lots of info on the ones thas came to the US--looking for some on the ones that stayed.
- 11 JUN 2001: 05136377046@email.msn.com
- Hi there, I'm interested in finding out information about my great Grandmother. Her name is Gretga Elizabeth Siemering, born 1/18/1869 in Ostfriesland (married name is Poggendorf). Are there any church records about her or her parents Siebelt or Elizabeth? Thank you, Joi
- 11 JUN 2001: SWF12262@aol.com
- FOLKERS I am looking for the ancestors of my GGGgrandfather Franz Theilen FOLKERS. Here's what I know:
Franz Theilen FOLKERS, born 1798. Died 1893, Frankfort, Will Co., IL. Buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Frankfort, IL. Spouse: Ariane GUMMELS, died 1843 in Germany. Franz was a "large merchant" (according to a Will Co. Biographical History) at Neustadt Gödens, Ostfriesland. Came to America in 1852. Son Johnson FOLKERS came first in about 1849, with an uncle Diedrich BRUMMUND. Franz Theilen FOLKERS' parents were Didde Jansen HINZAGA and Anna Muttera FOLKERS. HINZAGA was a miller in Neustadt Gödens. I am very eager to find out why Franz took his mother's name as a surname, as well as any information about his ancestors.
Thanks! Steven Weyand Folkers - 10 JUN 2001: b.marsh@ntlworld.com
- Hello, I am searching for the family of my g-grandfather GERD FEHNERS. He was born in Oldenburg in 1844. He went to sea as a young man and arrived England where he met and married my g-grandmother. His father was BEREND FEHNERS, a farmer from Oldenburg. We have no other information and would love to find out more about our family in Germany, Can anyone help me please? Where can I get more information ie.birth registrations, marriages, deaths etc.
Looking forward to some help -- thanks in anticipation
B.Marsh - 10 JUN 2001: dda@wwco.com
- I'm trying to find information on my great-great-grandparents, who immigrated to Hartsburg, IL in the 1860's: Claus Daniel Van Gerpen (1849-1925) from the town of Jennelt, son of Daniel Johnson Van Gerpen (1806-1853) and Martha Folkers Vanderwerf (1809-1878)...and his wife, Hilke Rodenbeck (1850-1929), parents unknown. Thanks.
- 10 JUN 2001: nap4sons@home.com
- We are researching our grandfather, Julius Piper who immigrated from Germany in early 1900s at age of 18-22. We think he settled in Minneapolis where our father, Julius William Piper, was born in 1909. He married Hilda Nelson in early 1900s. He worked for the railroad as far as we know. Joan and Judy
- 10 JUN 2001: Droest-Hasbergen@t-online.de
- My name is Heinrich Dröst b.1950 in Emden/Ostfriesland, my grandfather Johann Onnen Dröst came from Nadörst/ Norden Ostfr. b. ~ 1896 . He sometimes told about a cousin who emigrated to USA. Relatives ! say : "Hallo!" Contact me
- 10 JUN 2001: carsmarie@yahoo.com
- Hi -- Just found your website and thought I'd make an inquiry. My Grandpa was born in Germany in 1915 and his entire family moved here when he was 9. I was told his town didn't exist anymore, but in his bio from his funeral (he just died in November), it says he was born in Aurich, Germany. I was wondering if anyone remembers Henry J Doden (that's both my grandfather and great grandfather's name) or Alice (Weinkamp) Doden (my great grandmother)... or could tell me anything about Aurich. Thanks!
- 2 JUN 2001: nothumb@ruraltel.net
-
Looking for information on Wilke Friedrich Harms & Gesche Catharine Schuett. Both born in Schortens Oldenburg, Germany. They were married on April 2, l865.
Barbara Porter - 2 JUN 2001: b-dkukuk@home.com
- I search the name GEHRELS in Friesland, but mostly in Oldenburg (history back to 1565 and earlier). Other related names are JANSSEN, MEYER, REIL, MEINEN, FRERICH, BOTTLEMAN, BRUNS, HAYSSEN, KOCH, HARMDIERKS, SCHROEDER, KUKUK and many more.
Is there a "surname and queries" list like this for the Oldenburg area, especially Edewecht, Westerscheps, Osterscheps, etc.?
Thanks. Doris Kukuk, San Diego, California (my ancestors migrated to the South Dakota, Minnesota , Iowa states). - 2 JUN 2001: Brz92@cs.com
- jeffrey allen broer of cuyahoga state univeresity
- 2 JUN 2001: yesles@hotmail.com
- My great grandparents, Albert and Fannie Neuolt (Newalt, Newald, Neuold) Wieringa along with their 2 sons, Hiram, born 15 Jan. 1882, and Henry Hoy, born 5 Apr. 1883, came to America in 1883. Albert and Fannie were married 22 July 1879. The family always said that they were from Germany and sailed from Bremerhaven. I have a date-Nov. 1883, but I don't know if that is the date they left Germany or the date they arrived in the US. Albert was born 18 Apr. 1853, and Fannie was born 12 June 1855. Family stories also say that a daughter, Alcina (Alzina) also came over with them, but she died on the voyage. From their wedding date, I would judge she was probably the first child. They were said to have landed in New York, moved into Pennsylvania, and eventually came to Campbell Co., VA sometime in the 1890's. In Albert's obituary it said that he was born in Berlin and was a Lutheran. Fannie came from The Netherlands. Her obituary stated that she was born in Amsterdam. I tend to believe that the place names may not be correct, but are just places that come to mind for each country. The children who gave the information may not have known where they came from originally. Albert's parents were Henry and Elcina (Elzina) Harden Wieringo. Fannie's parents were Hiram and Edith Hoffman Neuold (or variations of that name).
The family from the time they came to Campbell Co. always spelled the last name Wieringo. I have never seen a German surname that ended in O.
I have actually not searched any places in Germany because I have not known where to start or how to start. I will be very, very grateful for any help that I receive in tracking down these ancestors.
Thank you
Yvonne Stone Slonaker - 2 JUN 2001: fixingit@home.com
- DO YOU HAVE ANY INFO ON THE SURNAME FERNHOLZ, GORRES, GARRES?
- 27 MAY 2001: jlkrompier@mindspring.com
- Hi! I am researching the families: UPHOFF and UBBINGA both from Marienhafe. Settled first in Macomb, Illinois and then on to Lyon County, Iowa. Would love to make some connections. Thanks!
- 27 MAY 2001: rbehrend@rochester.rr.com
- Looking for Henrich E. Behrends or (Behrens) who was born 21.11.1836 and emigrated to Alton, Illinois in 1861 and then to Jones County Iowa in 1863. Thanks, Bob
- 27 MAY 2001: chuckmeier@charter.net
- Researching the Brockmeyer or Brockmeier family, my g.grandfather Bernard Brockmeyer was listed in the 1800 census in Newport Ky. he married Philomenia Huntepohl. Their children John,Barney, Joseph Catherine, Anthony and Henry Bernard my grandfather. Bernard was listed as being from Glandorf, Germany I would like to know of any bros. or sisters, who his mother and father was anything on this family or connection to other families, please e-mail. Thank you for your time, sincerely Chuck Brockmeier
- 27 MAY 2001: mcfsoccer@home.com
- Surname: Heuton, Seeden/Sayden, Kampmeier
- 27 MAY 2001: pegccfia@msn.com
- Michaelsen
- 27 MAY 2001: yolande.collet@advalvas.be
- I am looking for the SIEBENS family.
- 27 MAY 2001: smcdonnall@home.com
- I am trying to find information on my great-grandfather John RADEMACHER. He was born on 15 August 1857, to Toppe RADEMACHER and ETJE (Deters) RADEMACHER in Osfriesland, Germany. I am also looking for information on John's parents. any information would be greatly appreciated.
- 27 MAY 2001: jlpaz@qwest.net
- The family I am researching from Ostfriesland is under my Johnson or Janssen side and the link to my home page is http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jlpattyn/.
- 20 MAY 2001: cwusk@creativethinkinginc.com
- Greetings from Nebraska. I am in search of information and relatives of Gerd Brunken SCHMIDT (B: 4Sept1810 Spetzerfern) and Adelheld Meinen JANSHEN (B: Neuemoor) they were married 16August1846 in Bagband and had 10 children. Brunke Gerdes SCHMIDT - oldest child married Maria Christina KUPER in 1863. Also, any information on Johann WUSK or Anna JIREK they were married in Germany. One of their children is my Great-grandfather, Johann Gottlieb WUSK (B: 10May1852 in Cottbus) and married Pauline MERTING (B: 21February1856 in Welzow). they were married 16March1877 in Germany and had 11 children. We think they came to America in 1878 or 1879. Any information or relatives of any of the above will be greatly appreciated. Spelling on the towns are questionable.
- 20 MAY 2001: rskillet@milwpc.com
- Meyer (Rhauderfehn) Venenga (Beschotenweg) Schulte (Flaschsmeer)
- 20 MAY 2001: GSG2@aol.com
- Please query surname Landwirth. Thank you, Gordon Landwirth
- 20 MAY 2001: mhausman-may@home.com
- Looking for the Meyer and Stratmeyer families who came from Ostfreisland in 1850-1875 period, settling in SE S.Dak.
- 20 MAY 2001: HeinzAnneNey@aol.com
- Who knew a Mr. Juergens who was born on the island of Norderney and emigrated to California and lived in the Los Angeles area? Last saw him in 1953-54 in Los Angeles. His family had a carpenter shop on the island.
- 20 MAY 2001: c_westerbeek@yahoo.com.au
- Hello, My name is Carla Westerbeek and i am doing family research on the Westerbeek, Holtrop. Poepjes. They lived in The Netherlands. Does Any Body Know the Justus, Wilhelmus, Westerbeek.
- 12 MAY 2001: marshal@nova1.net
- Researching the Behrens and Kruse familes from Westerholt (Neendorf) who came to Texas in 1859.
- 12 MAY 2001: startrek@attcanada.ca
- I have now finished my personal Family History website with roots in Hage/Nesse in Ostfriesland as well as Jever/Hohenkirchen. Please visit my site: www.biermannfamilyhistory.com. Thanks. [This is an excellent, informative site. -DC]
- 6 MAY 2001: mariuspc@ct.stormnet.co.za
- I am looking for any info regarding following surnames: claassen, loubser
- 5 MAY 2001: Joy_Hohensee@duncanaviation.com
- Mr. & Mrs. John Schutte of Ostfriesland, Germany Had Three Daughters, one is Johanna 10/15/1852 . She married Dietrick Hedden (Born 3/30/1853) in Germany in 1875. Had one boy named John Hedden 1879 Then went to the United States in 1883. Joy Hohensee
- 1 MAY 2001: Burlager@t-online.de
- I'm looking for information about Middent (Julius) Buss, born 16 Feb 1882 Holtrop, died 28 okt 1940 New York, and his wife Pauline Louise Buss (maiden name Frodl), born 8 Feb 1893, died 5 Jun 1987. They had a daughter called Helen Emily Buss, born 18 Feb 1826 New York, who married a Werner Minke, as far as I know. Who can help me? Are there any relatives left? I'm also searching for Buss, Adreessen, Linnemann, Amelsberg, Poppen, Burlager. Claudia Burlager
- 1 MAY 2001: Bowmanuki@aol.com
- Gehde surname in West Prussia, 1880's and earlier.
- 1 MAY 2001: whitewitch2000@msn.com
- The name Aiffin has come up can you help me please. Thanks Jody
- 29 APR 2001: cdraves@jcn.net
- I am looking for information on the surname: Hecktor. My gr grandfather, Johann Hecktor, born 5/31/1832 came to Illinois prior to Dec 1853. The first record I find is his marriage to Elisabetha Mueller in Milstadt (St Clair County) Illinois. He and family later moved about 50 miles south to Randolph County IL where he died in 1893. Johann and his wife, Elisabetha, are buried at the Evansville IL cemetery. In addition, there is a Nicholaus Hecktor who was married to Johanna Oberle buried in this same cemetery. Nicholaus was born 10/19/1840. I am assuming that they are brothers but have no hard proof. I do not know there city or area of origin in Germany - only that they were born in Germany. If anyone can help me locate additional information, I would appreciate hearing from you.
- 29 APR 2001: rgrafe@acsol.net
- Hi, I'm searching for information on my grandfather Gerd Jensen Grafe who immigrated from Reepsholt Germany in approximately 1889. He was born in 1873 in Reepsholt and immigrated to southern Iowa in the USA in 1889. He married Margaretha Bohlken who had also immigrated from Reepsholt Germany. They were married in Monticello, Iowa. If anyone has any information regarding the "Grafe" name from Reepsholt Germany, I would be most appreciative to hear from you prior to June 14, 2001. On June 15th, 2001, my family and I are traveling to Reepsholt to spend sometime. Regards. R.J. Grafe
- 29 APR 2001: wbbacker@email.msn.com
- The villages of and near Dornum and Nesse are of particular interest to me, as are the surnames of BACKER, BUNS, JANSHEN, EINFELD, MEYER, JAKOBS, TUBKE, BRUNTJES, DOELLE (or Dölle).
- 29 APR 2001: willstring@webtv.net
- Looking for info on Lossmann clan. Ancesters of John (or Johann) Elias Lossmann. Born: Altendorf, Germany(?) May 3, 1841. Came to America: 1872. Died: Sept. 3, 1923. Wife no. 1 was Friederike(?). 5 children. Wife 2: Caroline Schlicker. Had 7 children with her. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. WS
- 29 APR 2001: ma23538@navix.net
- VAN BORKUM Albert Van Borkum (b ca 1830-40's) came to America ca 1860's. He was a ship captain. He died in Nebraska and his obit said that if it were not for his family he would be with his first love, the sea. Please help me find his family from the Island of Borkum in the North Sea or near Emden, Germany. His wife was Wea Muntinga. Thank you so much.
- 29 APR 2001: tillar@msn.com
- Searching for information on my great grandfather. His name is Johann Bohms, born Jan 5, 1871 in Friesland, Germany. That is all I know. I am trying to find out what city he lived in, and who are his parent's. I also know that he traveled to Bremen to enter a ship called the S. S. Main tht left from Bremen in 1889 and arrivd in Baltimore on May 15,1889. I am having a hard time finding out where he came from in Germany. He was 18 yrs old when he came to america, and he was a laborer. I would appreciate any information that I get. I need help. Someone please help me. Sincerely yours, marilyn
- 22 APR 2001: cpirecruiting@qwest.net
- Reinke Meints: Culbertson, Nebraska; Olathe, Kansas; Champagne, Illinois
- 22 APR 2001: Meprasite@rsvl.net
- I am looking for any information on any Westerheide's , Dane's, Brockgreitens, from Germany, Hanover, Prussia. My Great-Grand father Henry David Westerheide, born August 11,1837 in or around Hanover emigrated in 1850 to St. Louis, Mo. My other Great grand father Dwight Henry Dane from Germany by way of England. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Amber
- 21 APR 2001: vmgerdes@mindspring.com
- Please do a search on the Gerdes, family, primarily Jan Hinrichs (John H) Gerdes and Etta Harmans. Virgil Gerdes
- 21 APR 2001: friesw@hotmail.com
- s there a FRIES surname? I have not been able to trace my family earlier than coming to New York in 1849-1850. JACOB FRIES lived 1839-1922 and listed his home country as Germany. He came to New York as a young boy with either his father or his older cousins from a group of islands above Germany and settled in Sullivan County NY in a predominantly german speaking community. His family spoke Low German and had trouble communicating with immigration officials, probably the surname was changed to FRIES based on the name of their home region. Can anyone suggest a source of information to help me find Jacob (Fries) true immigration records and his parents from islands in the North Sea? Wayne Fries
- 21 APR 2001: nancd@n-connect.net
- I am looking for the names OTTEN, SCHMIDT, CASSENS in the Leerhafe, Esens and Wittmund areas. All have connections to Jones county, Iowa.
- 21 APR 2001: kesip@loretel.net
- I am looking for information on the CIRKS name. My grandfather was born in Riepe, Ostfriesland, Germany, February 21, 1879. His name was Harm M. Cirks and he has a twin brother, Dick M. Cirks. Their parents names are: Meine Eiken Cirks (born October 17, 1834 and mother Heinka Coleman born December 21, 1842. Meine's father was Eike W. Cirks, born February 28, 1807...his wife was Martha Meinoen. They emigrated to Illinois in 1889. I am also wondering if the name has been changed. I have never found any Cirks listed in Germany, only CIRKSENA. Would appreciate whatever information anyone has.
- 18 APR 2001: AMPHARMCO@aol.com
- MY MOTHER WAS FROM GROOTHUSEN AND HER NAME IS WEERMANN SHE MOVED AFTER WW 1 TO AMSTERDAM. MY GRANDFATHER WAS KILLED IN 1914 DURING WW 1 I DONT KNOW WHERE. I DONT KNOW IF HE HAD ANY BROTHER'S OR SISTERS. HE WAS MARRIED TO HILKE BILDHOFF NOT 100% REGARDING THE NAME. IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. WILHELM D. DOPP
- 18 APR 2001: slsmith@grm.net
- I am looking for information on John Jacob WEIGAND. His son was Fredrick WEIGANDT. His son was Johann Nicholas WYANT who was born Nov. 12, 1744 in Schornheim Germany. married Anna Maria DeHoff. They had Fredrick Peter WYANT and 8 other children. Fredrick married Eve Derwacher and had John WION..... Any information would be helpful. Thank you. Stacy
- 18 APR 2001: MansfieldGrams@aol.com
- Trying to find the date of death of my ggrandparents, DAVID and MARIA ANTKE MARGARETHA DAHN MIENER.David was born in 1843 in Plaggenburg. Maria was born in 1848 in Tannenhausen. They were married in Aurich in 1873. There were 9 children born to this union: JANTJE, HARM, PAUL, FENNA, CHRISTIAN, ANNA, HIEMKE, JOHANN, and WEERT. Hiemke was my grandmother. She, Anna, and Fenna came to the US in 1905. I am interested in hearing from any relatives still living in Germany. I have quite a lot of information on the Miener side of the family. Almost nothing from the DAHN/DEHN/DANE side of the family. Are there any cousins out there who can help me fill in the blanks? Also my grandfather, GEORG RABENSTEIN (maybe EILT GEORGE RABENSTEIN) lists his mother as JANJE RABENSTEIN from Wilhelmshaven. He possibly had a sister named EMMA GRENDEL (married name) from Wilhelmshaven. Would love to hear from any of my family.
- 18 APR 2001: gailwilson@mediaone.net
- looking for family name Kluntz ghanged to Clonts when family came to america. Father was Floyd Clonts.
- 18 APR 2001: PENNEWSLET@aol.com
- Researching the surname: PIORNAK or possibly PIORNACK. Grandmother was born in the village of Freest, Pomerania-Germany in 1861. She came to Illinois about 1890. Not known if she came alone or was accompanied by family.
- 18 APR 2001: geoele@klinktech.net
- I am looking for any information on my grandfather JON(John) GOETZ(Gertz) REMMERS, born 12 September 1857 or possibly 1858 in Germany. It is reported in his obituary that he was born in Bunde, Ostfriesland, Germany. Here he received his education, grew to manhood and married LENA CHRISTENS. In 1882 he came to the United States locating at Forrest, Ill.(According to family lore, his younger brother Henry also was to have come with them, and that he had served in the Kaisers army as an officer.) Later they moved from Illinois to Iowa where in 1900 his wife died. (They had a daughter Martha born in 1899.) In 1901 he married (ALBERTINA HASKEY SCHULTZ). My father Henry's birth certificate states that he was born at High Lake Twp. Emmett Co. Iowa. and his baptism certificate states that he was baptized at Forreston, Illinois. They moved to Wisconsin, residing in Clark & Columbia counties before coming in 1915 to Tomahawk (Lincoln Co.) where he died in 1924. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Remmers & sons George & Henry Jr. and a Mrs. G. Wichman of Freeport, Ill. were reported to have attended the funeral. I have been unable to find documentation of them in either Illinois or Iowa. Any help will be appreciated. Thank You.
- 7 APR 2001: stahlbrg@forbin.net
- Interested in research regarding Husmann from the Leerhafe area, Antons from Marx, Lubben from Marx and Horsten. All have connections with Jones Co, Iowa.
- 7 APR 2001: Familie.Sweers@t-online.de
- Moin! Does anybody know something about ANNA DIERSMANN, born in Boekzetelerfehn (1830-1840), settled to Amerika between 1860-1870. Is the name DIERSMANN known in the United States? It would be nice to hear from you. Thank you, Renate Sweers
- 7 APR 2001: slsmith@grm.net
- • First off, I HAVE a Kenneth Lavern JANSSEN b. 1932 in Iowa to a Henrietta Kolthoff and HENRY JANSSEN in my family tree. If this is the Janssen that some of you need, E-mail me to trade info.....
• Second, I have been looking for information on my Grandmother's parents. Their names are Charley Granklin GREEN, (Son of Hannah J. MARTIN and Perry C. Green.) and Minnie Lavern MCLAUGHLIN (Daughter of Charles E. Mclaughlin and Roselie A. WION. My grandmother was born in 1932 in Southern Iowa. Any information would be helpful.
Stacy - 4 APR 2001: sschack@qwest.net
- From Emden and settling in Ackley, Hardin County, Iowa and later to Kossuth county area: Tjaden, Van Der Berg. From Neersmoor and settling in German Valley, Illinois and later to Ackley, Hardin County, Iowa: Bagger - changed to Barger - Steve Schack
- 4 APR 2001: realmccoycountry@kvnet.org
- SEARCHING FOR MARG. WOLTERMANN married Lambert FELDMANN. Son Bernard FELDMANN emmigrated in 1867. Married in Illinois and moved familu to Louisville, Ky in 1882-3(not sure which year). Bernard's naturalization papers list Hanover, Germany. Thank Margaret
- 4 APR 2001: gbohlken@uswest.net
- I am seeking information on Dirk KAMERMANN and his wife Anna Chistina BARFER or BARSEN. They are listed in the Ardorf and Leerhafe OSBs, but there are no dates or connections to parents. Their son was Johann Hinrich KAMERMANN, born 1823. They were farmers in the Nordenholtz, Falkenburg "district" of Oldenburg. Does anyone know of a researcher for this area, or have knowledge of these families. Thanks. Gary Bohlken
- 2 APR 2001: jager1@hotkey.net.au
- Looking for Ancestors Hinrich Wilhelm Battermann born in Leerort Ostfriesland Germany. In the 1860. Therese Battermann. Granddaughter
- 2 APR 2001: SJasper890@aol.com
- I am helping my husband research his ancestry. We know his paternal grandmother's name was Katherine Sampen from Emden, Ill. Her father was Frederick Martin Sampen born in September 22, 1841 in Rysum, Ostriesland Germany. We know he came to the US, Pekin, Ill and married Alberta Lolling in 1868. Both are buried in Emden, Ill. Would like info on when he came to the US - name of ship. Also any info on Rysum that anyone might have. Not sure about his wife - we know she also was German, but no info on the Lolling ancestry. Any info about either SAMPENs or LOLLINGs or RYSUM would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Sandi Jasper
- 2 APR 2001: heinz-behrens@t-online.de
- Moin, Moin, I visited your excellent site about Osfriesland genealogy. There are many information for someone begining research on Ostfriesen ancestors. I would like make a link from my homepage to your site. If you would like looking my Personal Page and make a link too. On my website you will found many information about Ostfriesland genealogy. Surnames: BEHRENS, DECKER, ENGELMANN, GERDES, HINRICHS, LINEMANN, MEENKEN, WESTERMANN, WIARDS in Ostfriesland. My Personal Page: http://home.t-online.de/home/heinz-behrens. Gruß Heinz Behrens
- 30 MAR 2001: rskillet@milwpc.com
- HI folks! Checking on the following surnames: Venenga (Harm and Fredje Schmidt Venegna from Ostfreidsland moved to iowa in 1871. Had one daughter for sure Treintje, possibly a second Jantje. Treintje was born in Beschotenvej-Weemer Germany in 1869. Can'T go back any further. Also anyone with connections in Rhauderfehn, would appreciate a contact, my great grandfather Diedrich Georg Meyer born 1858 there. Parents were Henry and Margret Hoffe Meyer. Thanks, Russell
- 30 MAR 2001: optoni@worldnet.att.net
- I am looking for Henschel and Martz.
- 30 MAR 2001: rgrimminck@golden.net
- I am Looking for anyone with the Surname Grimminck that lives in Germany. I have found two Grimminck names so far there. Francisum Grimminck born near 1712 and he had a son named Petrus Grimminck baptized, June 12th 1742 in Katholisch, Masburg, Rheinland, Preussen.
I have vast family information dating all the way back to Nicholas Grimminck born 1470 in West Flanders. My bloodline stops at Olievier Greminc (Grimminck) born 1540 in Schore, Belgium. Please contact me Robert Grimminck from Canada - 30 MAR 2001: Tebben01@aol.com
- Looking to continue the line for Jurgen Dirks Tebben who was born in Ostfriesland on March 23, 1849. He "left" the ship he was working on so the usual means of immigration records are not available. Thank You. Robert Tebben
- 30 MAR 2001: LEELEEBarb@aol.com
- I believe my father's family all came from Ostfriesland, definitely his father. Would like any information on the following families. Englebert Gebhard HUISINGA son of Harm J. HUISINGA and Gazena OLTMANNS. Harm born about 1830 died 1877 in typhoid epidemic, parents unknown. Gazena born about 1835 also died 1877 in same epidemic, daughter of Jon Warnties OLTMANNS and Anna Catherina BOEKHOFF. All from Leer, Emden region. other family names: REMMERS, TEN HOVEN, BRUHN, and one that I'm not sure but has been translated as something like England. I'm not sure of location of these last, but possible some from Schleswig-Holstein area.
- 30 MAR 2001: Purple3485@aol.com
- Hi I'm looking for any information on the surname Griner.
- 30 MAR 2001: Farmervet@aol.com
- Looking for information on my great-great grandfather and grandmother who were located in Oldenburg. Great-great grandfather's name was Heinrich Jacob Janssen (Jenssen).....died on Dec 19, 1894 in Oldenburg. He was married to Anna Hendrick(s) sp.? who was born on August 8, 1837 in Oldenburg. After Heinrich's death, Anna came to the states (Glidden, Iowa) with her son-in-law Jans Peters and daughter Elizabeth Janssen Peters. Heinrich and Anna had 7 children (not all of them came to the states):
Kate, Johanna
Gessina,
Henrietta
Jacob Henry
Ommo Karl
Elizabeth
Marie
Wondering if the name was actually Janssen or Jenssen and if we can trace any further back into the geneology? Thanks. Dr Jay Janssen - 25 MAR 2001: jej.franken@hccnet.nl
- Searching for Franken in Iowa. Especially Jakob Franken and his descendants. He is a son of Andreas Franken and Hinderika Gravenstein — jakob franken
- 25 MAR 2001: strhdade@azalea.net
- I am looking for my great-grandfathers origination. He came to the United states in 1872 aboard the Koen which left from Bremen. The only information we have is his birth date 1861. His name is John otto Richterberg his fathers name was Simon Friedrich Richterberg his mother's name was Sarah Johnson. The information we have said they came from East Freisland. any help would be appreciated. Steven Gloden. By the way Gloden information would also help. Richterberg and Gloden are not so common names.
- 25 MAR 2001: nandan@lisco.com
- Korte or Snell
Hello, I am looking for information RE: Johan H. Korte born October 20, 1858 and/or Franciska B. Snell born February 27, 1857, both born in the Wymeer Germany area. They emmigrated to the United States (Iowa) in 1893. Please contact me if you have any information: - 25 MAR 2001: geektard25@msn.com
- I am looking for information on my family from Ostfriesland. My 2nd great grandmother, Gretke/"maggie" SIEBELS/MONK/RICKLEFS immigrated to the U.S. when she was ten (abt. 1884) with her parents, Herman SIEBELS and Marie BOHLKEN/SIEBELS. Gretke was born September 25, 1874 in Schortens, Ostfriesland. Any information or a place to start would be greatly appreciated!!! Lesley ;o)
- 24 MAR 2001: tinam@cvtv.net
- Looking for info on a Henry Wilhelm Harbers born 05/18/1854
- 23 MAR 2001: Darrel.Ibeling@fingerhut.com
- As I understand it, my father's parents emigrated to America in the 1880's. My grandfather's name was Ibeling John Ibeling a.k.a. I.J. Ibeling. I think this naming was a family tradition with I.J. Ibeling's going back to the early 1800's at least. My mother's parents were Low Germans and once in the US changed their name to Johnson, I don't know the original. Thanks.
- 23 MAR 2001: mkpestana@earthlink.net
- Names: KLEINFELDER, LIST, OSCHENHIRT, VAN CURA (from Bohemia)
Places: DUDLESHEIM, HESSEN or ANNWEILER, BAYERN - 23 MAR 2001: jwgraves@capecod.net
- Hello - Am still searching "Johann Behrens Janssen", born 8/18/1849 - Germany.Need his birthtown in Ger. Father was Renke S. Janssen. Johann was jeweler's apprentice in Oldenburg, Ger. Came to Germantown, Pa., owned his own jewelry store there, died there 1924. Buried Ivy Cemetery, Germantown. Their records were in a fire. Naturalization, death, and marriage records give only Germany. Thank you!! Helen M. Graves.
- 23 MAR 2001: EEButtjer@aol.com
- I am trying to locate German heritage in Oestrisia for siblings and ancestors of Dirk Eh Buttjer born 1851 in Remels , the youngest of eight children. Educated in the Lutheran faith, he joined the German military for three years at age 21 and emigrated to the US in 1876 sailing from Bremen to Southampton England and on to Ellis Island, New York City, in the United States in April 1876 aboard the ship Weser. He settled in Iowa and I would like to complete his history in Germany. Seven generations of America would like to know their heritage. All help will be very much appreciated. We have all the genealogy of my great grandmother back to the early 1700s/ All 400 plus of us would be very grateful for your help. Earl Buttjer, great grandson of Dirk Buttjer and Wilhelmia Harms Klingenberg.
- 23 MAR 2001: jmn@webshoppe.net
- I am searching for any information on relatives of Heinrich Bode, birthplace: Weddingen in Hildesheim (territory) also Friedrich Bode, birthplace: Gross-Ruehden. Heinrich Bode was age 27 in 1776, and Friedrich Bode was age 32 in 1776. Both immigrated to USA in 1776, Friedrich Bode settled in Virginia, and Heinrich in Georgia. Both were soldiers in the Revolution. Was there a Bode family left in Germany...parents, cousins, or distant relatives. Any information appreciated. June
- 23 MAR 2001: Barbjminer@aol.com
- daveman
- 18 MAR 2001: dihnen@lvcm.com
- Looking for information on my great grandfather, Eduard Eilts Ihnen. He came from Norden in Ostfriesland and settled eventually in Rochelle, Illinois. Looking for info on his parents.
- 18 MAR 2001: PJONKSEN@aol.com
- I am looking for two surnames, ONKSEN and FRANKSEN. Origins in Waddens, Oldenburg, Germany. G grandfather emigrated to US in 1869 and married in 1874 listing parents Peter Wilhelm Onksen and Catharine Franksen as parents.
- 18 MAR 2001: Ckger123@aol.com
- Looking for Geerdes' from Vellage Ostfriesland. Berend, Bertha and mother came to America in 1861. Other names I am looking for are Hiddens and Eilders who married into the Geerdes family. Would like to hear from anyone else with connections to Vellage as I want to know where they would have left to come to America and where they would have ported. Berend's father died in the german military. Can anyone give me tips where to start searching for this information????????? Berend was born in March 1847 and father died before they came to America. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
- 18 MAR 2001: JLilCoconut@aol.com
- Barth, Heye, Prusia
Hi I am trying to find info about the above surnames in the Nebraska Area. Alexander Barth was born in Kattherinstadt, Russia His daughter was Katherine Barth b.12-1-1904 in Grimm, Russia She married a Heye, ?Johann and had three sons in Nebraska mostly Hastings area. She died April 16 2000. Any information wanted be greatly recieved. Our family really miss her and we would like to make a nice memorial book her the children. Sincerely Julia Thomas Email: Schtanna@msn.com JLilCoconut@aol.com - 18 MAR 2001: wiemersd@washingtonks.net
- Searching for the name Wiemers, My greatgrandfather was Meenke Wiemers, Immagrated to the U.S. in 1875, became a citizen in 1878, Married in Champaign Ill. in 1881, to Margaretha Schoon, moved to Missouri and is buried in Butler Co. Missouri. Any information on the Wiemers name would be appreciated.
- 18 MAR 2001: swalve2@hotmail.com
- information on swalve's from neermoor germany
- 18 MAR 2001: TX2000BullRider@aol.com
- I am looking for information on a Annie Gilbreath, or Annie Fay Gilbreath born in 1952 in or around Collin County, Texas I am also looking for any information on the Fleitman Family who came over from Germany, to Texas, and various places around the U.S.
- 18 MAR 2001: billaree@earthlink.net
- I am looking for any information that will help me trace the ancestry of the hauschilds. Specifically Richard D. hauschild and his wife Marie (Stendahl) hauschild Who gave birth to a son John Harold Hauschild on Nov 15 1893. Richard is beleived to have come to america from Bremen, Germany and Marie from Hamburg. Marie died in Alameda, California around the mid 1930's. This is all the information that I have thus far.
- 11 MAR 2001: A success story!
- I just had to tell you that I have found my family! (rather, they found me). A young woman saw my query on the Ostfriesland Genealogy page and e-mailed me. Her great great grandfather and my grandfather were brothers. She has been sending photographs and information and is almost as excited as I am. For more than ten years I hit only brick walls and had almost given up......and it happened. I just had to share this with you. You gave me encouragement when I hadn't a clue where to begin. -Zandra Ogata
- 11 MAR 2001: joenan@koan.com
- Hi, I am looking for someone that lives in or is going to Germany in the near future. I would like to hire someone to copy records for me at St. Bonifacio Catholic Church in Rhauderfehn. Actually the church is in Langholt. I have contacted the priest at the church and he sent me just a few records but I would like to have the ancestors of the records he sent. If you know of anyone who could this I would appreciate hearing from them or you. thanks, Nancy T.
- 11 MAR 2001: elbowt@webtv.net
- • I am looking for any information from Aurich or Usa. about JanJannsen Heddinga born Mar. 25, 1844 at Emden,Aurich Oldenburg ostfriesland, he came to Il. and then moved to Colo. Thank you Eldon.
• I would like to know if there are any family in Germany with the surname, Heddinga. My grandfathers name was Jan Hedden Janssen Heddinga. He was born Mar. 25,1844 at Emden Kris Aurich Oldenburg Ostfriesland. He came to USA in 1874 and settled in Ill. Thanks, Eldon - 10 MAR 2001: sheridon@gte.net
- Looking for family of William Harberts (Wilhelm Harburtz), from Germany. Children include Jennie, Annie, William, Hanko, etc. Especially interested in Jennie who married Frederich Vandeberg (Vandenberg), Vandeberg children include: Alice (married Allen Sartin), Wilhelmina (Minnie - married Edwin Olson), Elsie (married Seifus), Edward, and William. Family may have lived in MN, IA. Alice was born abt. 1888.
- 6 MAR 2001: DickGroenewold@wincup.com
- Searching for information related to Diedrich Heyo Groenewold married to Trienke Edzards in about 1880 in Ostfreisland, came to US about 1885 and lived in Canada, South Dakota and Oklahoma. Had son Diedrich Groenewold and daughter Ginnie Groenewold. Had grandsons August W., John J., Heyo D. and Edwin. Any information regarding Edzards, Groenewold or Valkanaar greatly appreciated.
- 5 MAR 2001: tidballd@worldnet.att.net
- Looking for information on Johann Galts Folkerts, married to Grentke Wilken, from Koldewind, Osfriesland, Germany, near Esens. Her parents were Ihne Habben Wilken and Tomke Unknown. I have records of 2 sons, Jacob Janssen Folkerts, b. 03-12-1846 in Koldewind, d. 12-24-1893 in Flanagan, Illinois. Married in 1875 to Henrietta Cathrina Gerdes, b. 05-10-1848 in Germany, d. 03-12-1927 in Minonk, Illinois. Her parents were Gerd Gerdes and Trintke Marie Janssen. They had 3 sons, Johann Gerdes Folkers from Flanagan, Illinois, Jacob Janssen Folkerts from Waterloo, Iowa and Gehard Ena Folkerts from Minonk, Illinois. She later remarried Eppe Kleeman/Klaman b. 12-1836 Germany, d. 05-25-1918 in Minonk, Illinois. His parents were Harm Kleeman and Engel Janssen. 2nd son, Ihne Habben Folkerts, b. 04-10-1840. Church records has the name also spelled Folkers.
- 5 MAR 2001: laldrich@kalnet.com
- Arends, Johann Kasper, b 1838 Tickelwarf by Bunde Ostfriesland. Emigrated as a single man 1862 to Ackley, Iowa, died 1880. Became minister and founded several churches. Are looking for descendants of a cousin that had 4 sons near Ackley. Also, information about his family in Germany. Lee Aldrich, Belmond, Iowa
- 4 MAR 2001: rs01650@alltel.net
- My surnames are:
• OBERMEYER
• AGGEN
• POPPEN
• FREERKS
• BERENDS
• FRERICHS
• RIGTS
• ROELFS
• EBBELS
• GARRELTS
of Pilsum, Ostfriesland, Germany. From 1701 to 1786. Especially looking for the children of Simon Aggen and Stientje Poppen. Thanks, marie - 4 MAR 2001: nikolai@lightdog.com
-
I am looking for any information on the following surname(s):
• Von Strohkirchen
• Strohkirch
• Strohkich
• Strokirch
• de Strokerke
• Strokerke
• Strokirk
The surname originated in Strokirchen, Germany (a little village outside Schwerin) and through help from many others around the world I have found a family crest. Any information on the immigration of the Strohkirch family into Canada or the United States would be appreciated. I am unable to trace the family to the state of Wisconsin. Thank you! The Nikolai's
- 4 MAR 2001: sabinar@germanynet.de
- Moin,Moin! Greetings from Ostfriesland! Do you now something about the family ADEN in the USA? So long, Sabine Aden
- 4 MAR 2001: gbohlken@uswest.net
- John BOHLKEN, b. 27 April 1855 in Reepsholt. Married Anne KAMMERMANN in 1875. Moved to Monticello, Iowa in 1881. My name is Gary Bohlken.
- 4 MAR 2001: tillar@msn.com
- Hello! my name is marilyn and I have been doing a research on my great opa. His name in German is Johann Bohms who came to america in 1889 at thee age of 18 . He was born Jan.5 1871, Friesland,Germany. he enter a ship called the main-from bremen-going to baltimore-and then on to IL. I got this information from my library back in Iowa. Now once they came to america, did there name change, because in america when he died, they have him listed as John Fredrick Bohms . How can I find out my great opa parent's name? That is so important to me. Can you help me? Sincerely yours, marilyn
- 4 MAR 2001: ppenson@hometc.com
- Searching for any info on surname, Duthmann (Dutman, Duethman). My gr gr grandfather, Gerhard Duthmann, born abt 1824, came from Germany. Maybe from around the Altenburg, Hessen, Germany, area. Gerhard's father was Herman Duthmann. Thanks! Pat
- 2 MAR 2001: tillar@msn.com
- Hello! My name is marilyn and I looking for information on a surname Johann Bohms, born Jan 5, 1871 in friesland,Germany. He is my great opa. Searching on any information regarding his family and brother and sisters, and any ancesters from them alive. Any information would be greatly aprreciated. Sincerely yours, marilyn
- 27 FEB 2001: ma23538@navix.net
- I am still looking for information on any VAN BORKUM. John (Johann) Van Borkum was born in 1881 at Three Rivers Wisconsin (doesn't exist) Could he have been born in Three Rivers Michigan? Any lead would be appreciated. Other connecting names include: MUNTINGA
- 26 FEB 2001: danroache@northlink.net
- I am looking for information on Herman Christian DIRKSEN (b.1819 Leer -d.1889 Leer) and his wife, Marie Louise Wilhelmine BOTHMANN (b. 1822 Wittmund - d.1871Leer) Also Dirksen connection to HARMS and PHILIPPS in Ostfriesland.
Known children:
• Hermann Dirksen
• Carl Christian Wilhelm Dirksen (married Hillene RABENBERG) in Leer
• Christian Ludwig Dirksen (lived in Pekin, IL 1895)
• Stephanus Dirksen (married Kea EHRENFRIED) in Leer
• Wilhelm Dirksen
• Gottlieb Dirksen
• Georg Thomas Jacobus Dirksen (married Katharina BRENNER) in Detroit,MI
• Wilhelmine Dirksen (married Johannes RABENBERG) in Leer
also possible sister:
• Maria Magdalena Dirksen (married Simon FEHR) in Leer
Thank you, Daniel Roache - 22 FEB 2001: ncarrgen@frontier.net
- I am seeking information on:
• GARRELTS 1770 of Hage
• JASPERS 1738 of Norden
• JANSEN 1710
• GARRELTS abt 1680 Ekel - 20 FEB 2001: fbazeli@earthlink.net
- I am looking for information about:
• my grandfather, Ede Weerts, or Weers. Born in Blaukirchen (?) on July 15, 1864.
• Franz Jaeckel, born in around 1832, married Paulina, born in around 1830. Daughter, Hellena W. Jaekel, born April, 1855, in Germany.
• Also, looking for: Christian F. Eilers, born around 1856
• Also, looking for: John Adam Trautmann, born August 1842 - 17 FEB 2001: elke@balteringe.de
- Nordsee-Insel Baltrum
Mit herzlichen Inselgrüßen, i. A. Elke Szeklinski, Heimatverein Baltrum e.V. www.baltrum.org - 16 FEB 2001: CATSRUS918@aol.com
- I am searching for the Klein Family who came to America in l875 from Alsace-Lorraine with grand daughter Anna Poncius. Settled in Ohio. Anything at all will be appreciated.
- 15 FEB 2001: GoISU@aol.com
- • I am looking for information on: Hippe Hippen b. 1745 in Germany , d. 7 Nov 1826, and his second wife, Lükke Frerich b. 1758 d. 15 Mar 1811. The family lived in/near Hage, near Norden, Ostfriesland.
• Their first child is the one I am mainly interested in, Frerich Janssen Hippen Schmidt b. 30 Dec 1786 d. 26 Oct 1869 - m. Anna Katrina Schoon b. 1797 d. 22 May 1873.
• The next generation I am looking for is the second child of Frerich and Anna - Hippe Frerichs Schmidt b. 20 Jul 1820 d. 16 Dec 1898 in Logan County, IL, and his first (?) wife Caroline Belk. I have nothing on Caroline, so am especially interested in her.
• Hippe and Caroline's oldest son, John William Schmidt b. 23 Jul 1855 in Germany d. 23 Oct 1939 in Bronson, IA, and his wife, Clarisse Ann Hendrickson, are my wife's g-grandparents.
• I am intersted in the entire families of all the above, but my current focus is as stated. - 14 FEB 2001: burandt@bellsouth.net
- I am looking for information on Johann Friedrika Georgine Nehus. She was married to Hans Heinrich Friedrich Singelmann and lived in Hamburg, Germany. I do not have her exact birthdate. She had a daughter named Frieda born in 1877, Erna born in 1881 and Gottfried born in 1888. These children came to the United States and remained here. There were 2 other daughters , Wanda who married a man named Pein and lived in Hamburg. The youngest daughter was Edith. I would appreciate any help! Dorothy Singelmann Burandt, New Orleans, La
- 14 FEB 2001: Rekarsjens@mtnia.com
- FOLKERTS
Folkerts, Willem Harms Veldmann b.20.06.1852 LogumerVorwerk, d.01.01.1927 Larrelt; married to Hilke Klaassen Bokker. The following children of Willem and Hilke are listed in the Larrelt O.S.B.
Klaas Willem, Geelke, Garrelt Willems, Jantje, Heye Willems, Willem. Willem Harms Veldmann Folkerts was son of Heye Mammen Folkerts and Geelke Willems Veldman. He was brother of Geerd Heyen Folkerts # 204 in Logumer Vorwerk O.S.B. Geerd was my wife's grandfather, he died in Steamboat Rock, Iowa in the year 1931. Willem was the only brother to remain in Germany. We have information on all the family who came to America and settled in Iowa and now desire to contact any descendants of Willem in Germany or who may have later migrated to the USA. - 14 FEB 2001: strandlooper@ewetel.net
- We are looking for our relatives/cousins in Amerika. 3 brothers of POPE EILTS, (Grandfather of my wife), b. 1875 Holtgast, Ostfriesland, went to USA (Illenois or Iowa or Nebraska), around 1900.
1.) JOHANNES EILTS, b. +/- 1875, Holtgast, Ostfriesland
we know he had descendants
2.) EILT EILTS, b. +/- 1875, Holtgast, Ostfriesland
he was married with Minna ______
they had a son named EDWIN EILTS
married with Viola ______
they had 2 daughters, CAROLIN and HELLEN
3.) JAKOD EILTS, b. +/- 1875, Holtgast, Ostriesland
Thank you for any help you can give us. We live in Upgant-Schott, Ostfriesland - 12 FEB 2001: Chris_Groen@partech.com
- My Great Grandpa was Herman GROEN (1872-1923) and his wife was Behrendena FREEKS (1872-1945), I'm not sure on her name spelling on both first and last. His parents were: Engelka GROEN married to Hilka DEPPING, and his siblings Jerry, Inez, Robert (spellings not sure on). They came from Ostfriesland to Ellis Island to Pennsylvania to Sheffield, Iowa. There are still some relatives of Herman's in Germany from what I understand.
Children of Herman and Behrndena:
Englehardt 1894-1979 Married Veradena SRUNG
Fred GROEN 1896-1983 Married Louise LEHMEIER (My Grandparents)
Jerry GROEN 1898-1944 Married Ann SPRUNG
John GROEN 1900-1977 Never Married
Herman GROEN 1903-1988 Never Married
Adolph GROEN 1908-1992 Never Married
Hilda (GROEN ) BOOTS 1905-1990 Married Elvon BOOTS
Anna (GROEN ) RUGER 1911-? Married Morris RUGER
Possible Still born child George Groen 1913-1913.
I remember my grandpa saying one of his cousins was a Doctor in Frankfort, Germany. And that is about all I know about our family tree. Please let me know if any of this matches with yours. Thanks for your time. - 12 FEB 2001: tillar@msn.com
- Hi! My name is marilyn and I am trying to find out some information on my great opa whose name is John Deitrick Bohms who was born Jan. 5, 1871 in Friesland, Germany. Trying to find out his wife Clara maiden name. The records said he came to america when he was 17 years old which would make him leaving there around 1888. I want to know how he came to america, what ship he came on, and did he get married in germany or in america. I need to know what town,colonie he grew up in, and who is his parent's and what is there name. thank you for any help you can give me. Sincerely yours, marilyn
- 10 FEB 2001: vivpowers@skyenet.net
- Freerks, Kupers, Slepers, Peters, Swede, Stumpf, Groun (Groen) from Ostfriesland to Iowa, Hancock, Winnabago, Worth counties.
- 10 FEB 2001: sbjanssen@worldnet.att.net
- I am looking for information on Lubbe Tammen JANSSEN (born 1822) who married Agatha Katrina ALBERS and immigrated to Wisconsin in 1849. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
- 9 FEB 2001: broden@woodcare.net
- Hi, I'm looking for any info on Frese or Freise, from around Luverne, MN late 1800's
- 7 FEB 2001: dsck@rea-alp.com
- Hello, We are looking, for the surnames of Feuerhake, Roebbeke, Kamlage and Muller. It seems that the Feuerhakes and Roebbekes came from around Rodenberg. We are not sure of the Kamlage and Mullers. We have also found that Herman and Johann Kamlage may have come, to the USA about 1853. We are not sure of the port. They are thought to have come to New York. They settled, in Illinois. Johann and Marie Muller came, to the USA in 1856 and we are not sure of the port here either. They came to New York also, and settled, in Illinois too. If anyone has any info please contact us at dsck@rea-alp.com. Thank you!
- 6 FEB 2001: tafffam5@qwest.net
- Would like to have info on the REENTS family history.
- 3 FEB 2001: McCool5@gte.net
- Please check the name Harman and the name VanDerlinde
- 27 JAN 2001: sreese@austin.rr.com
- Jelden, Lucht (Leucht?), Groothoff, Muller (Miller?), Dreesmann, Roelfs.
Apparently Egge Jelden was on a ship with his son John Remmers Jelden when he died and John Remmers just got off in America and never looked back. I think he won't be found on immigration records. Can anyone help me with him? - 24 JAN 2001: j.h.kalkwarf@hccnet.nl
- I am looking for de connection between de dutch/American/Rodesian/South Africa Kalkwarf family. The roots of this family was Upende (Aurich) Ost-Friesland.
- 24 JAN 2001: Arabella235@aol.com
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names: Janssen, Hinrichs, Esderts, Remmers, Claassen, Haase, Warners, Thaden
places: Bangstede, Barstede, Neu Ekels/ Victorbur, Wiegboldsbur, Moordorf, Georgsheil, Extum/Aurich
I am looking for descendants of Gretje(or Greetje?) Hinrichs Janssen, born 14.Nov.1868 ? in Bangstede/ Ostfriesland,daughter of Hinrich Classen Janssen (19.Jun.1836- 22.Feb1899) and Janna Hinrichs Remmers (31.May1837- 14.Jun.1911). Gretje was the sister of my great-grandmother Trientje Hinrichs Janssen (29.Aug.1866-8.Mar.1950).Other siblings were Antje Hinrichs Janssen, Claas Remmers Janssen, Remmer Hinrichs Janssen and possibly Hinrich Janssen. As far as I know, Gretje emigrated from Germany to America around 1893, but don't know, wether she was married then already, or got married in the US. Names of her children could be: Nettie, Henry, Gusta, Hannah (plus one name I couldn' t decipher). I found two photographs of her among family-papers. One is titled " Tante (aunt) Gretjes children " and gives those names on the back. The other one says " a family gathering 15 yrs ago " and underneath Ailt + Gretje Janhsen (spelling?) - 1893 emigrated to America- now 19 descendants (in German) If anybody knows anything about these people, please contact me. Would love to hear from any "cousins " in the " New World " ! Brigitte Henderson - 22 JAN 2001: dbobbie@charter.net
- Does anyone know if a Lutheran Church ever existed in Uphusen, Ostfreisland. I have a copy of the Reformed Church O.S.B. from Uphusen but curious if a Lutheran Church existed there as well or if there was one near by.
- 22 JAN 2001: donmanson@home.com
- Looking for info on Haie Peters Menssen (Mensen), Wilke Heien (Manssen) & Heye Wilke Heien (Manssen)
- 20 JAN 2001: e.h.jadelmund@freeler.nl
- I am looking for information about the family ADELMUND in general and special for:
• Thees Jansen ADELMUND born Uphusen: 29-3-1880 he emigrated in Nov 1912 from Emden (Ostfriesland) to Rotterdam (Netherlands)
father: Jan Jansen ADELMUND born Nordmoor or Moordorf: 25-4-1851 he dies 7-4-1937 in Uphusen
mother: Anna Theodora SCHROEDER (MAMMINGA) born Surhusen: 4-7-1853 she dies 25-9-1933 in Uphusen
the parents of Thees Jansen Adelmund married 13-4-1877 Uphusen
• the brothers and sisters from Thees Jansen Adelmund are:
Jan Jansen born: 13-10-1877 Uphusen
Gretje born: 1-1-1882 Uphusen
Hinderina born: 6-10-1884 Uphusen
Harm born: 27-6-1887 Uphusen
Theda born: 13-3-1893 Uphusen
in advance thanks, Eduard Hans Jansen Adelmund, grandson of Thees Jansen Adelmund - 19 JAN 2001: cappeln@home.com
- Does anybody know anything about a family by the name of "Diepen" from the city of Oldersum, Ostfriesland?
- 18 JAN 2001: Ed_McDermott@ed.gov
- Could you tell me if Tomke is a first name or a last name or both. Also do you know the origin of the name, and perhaps its meaning. Any assistance you can offer would be appreciated. Thank you.
- 13 JAN 2001: trap1a@gte.net
- Many of my ancestors came here from Ostfriesland. My G. G granfather Ruben (Roebe)WESSELS and his Wife Remda (Bauman ) WESSELS and there 8 children He was from Leer East Friesland and she from, Emdes Ostfriesland. I have her german bible to which she wrote her childrens births, marriage's ect... I have no information on any of the family after this time except for a bit on Ruben and Paullena my G.grandparents, so If anyone can help me find out what became of any of my G. Uncles, Aunts, cousins ect... I would be so grateful!!!
#1 Mary- born- Nov. 8, 1864 in Grundy co. Iowa. Married- Henry HEETLAND
#2 Anna- born- Sep. 21, 1866 in "" '' Married- Charlie SCHULTZ on Nov. 27, 1884
#3 George- born- Aug. 3, 1868 in " " " Married- Hilda SCHOENICH on Mar. 28,1 894
#4 William- born- Jul. 9, 1870 in " " " Married- Annie BRUNS on Dec. 1, 1892
#5 Wess- born- Jul. 22, 1872 in Ackley, Hardin. Iowa. Married- Agnus KINNEY
#6 Kate- born- Jul. 2, 1875 in " " " " Married- Edward SIEFKEN
#7 John- born- Feb. 16, 1878 in " " " " Married- Marde BAUMAN on Jun. 21, 1908
* #8 Ruben- born- Jul. 31, 1881 in " " " Married- Paullena OSTERLOO on Nov. 27, 1912
- My G.grandmother and her parents Hensman and Dever OSTERLOO also came from Ostfriesland they had 11 children:
#1 John- born- Oct. 17, 1877 in Wellsburg, Iowa. Married Effie Dena BURMA on Mar. 14, 1899
#2 Andrew- born- Jun. 13, 1880 in Grundy co. Iowa. Married-Anna JANSEN on Mar. 17, 1904
#3 Rachel- born- Nov. 2, 1883 in Grundy co. Iowa. Married -Dick JANSSEN on May. 8, 1908 she had 3 children when she died in May of 1916.
* #4 Paullena- born- Feb. 14, 1886 in Grundy co. Iowa. Married- Ruben WESSELS on Nov. 27, 1912
#5 Alice- born- Jun. 14, 1888 in Grundy co. Iowa. Married- Hans EDZARDS
#6 Jenny- born- Sep. 18, 1890 in "" " " Married- Sander JANSSEN
#7 Harm- born- Mar. 14, 1893 in " " " Married- Hanna FOLKERTS on Dec. 29, 1913
#8 Lida (Lidie)- born- Mar.27,1894 in Married- __________ JANSSEN
#9 George- born- Jul. 11, 1897 in Austinville Butler co. Iowa- Married-Hilda SCHOENICH
#10 Dora- born- May. 22, 1900 in Emery So. Dakota. Married- __________ NELSON
#11 Alma- born- Aug. 1, 1903 in Emery So. Dakota. Married Enno NELSON - 13 JAN 2001: renegade@lisco.com
- I am looking for any info on Henry Fincher/Feentjer and his wife Ecka Brunn. They came from Germany in 1870 and lived in Olivia, Mn. Henry was b. 28 April 1836 and was m. on 22 Feb. 1856. Ecka was b. 22 Feb. 1828 and d. 23 Feb. 1918. They both d. in and are buried in Olivia, Mn. I would like to find out who their parents were. Thanks, D. Fincher
- 8 JAN 2001: revfrank39@yahoo.com
- We are looking for information on the following families in Germany: OTTO FOLKERS and OLLIE AHLS who had a child names Berend born in Visquard in 1858 and married in 1884. Also the family of ?? WEERMAN who was married to AGNETTA JACOBS WEERMAN who had a child in 1863 named Wilhelmina in Groothusum. She married Berend in Illinois in 1884.
- 7 JAN 2001: lesaotters@hotmail.com
- I am looking for any information about my great-grandfather John H. Ottersberg. He immigrated to the Gage county Nebraska area around 1890. His parents were Harm Ottersberg and Lena Eberhard (who still lived in Germany at that time). I am looking for any information about his brothers and sisters and his mother and father and from what town did he immigrated from in Germany. I would like to also know which ship did he travel over on. My great-grandfather married Alma Landman on May 20, 1903 in the Hanover church in Gage county Nebraska. Anyone's help would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much.
- 7 JAN 2001: mhill47@uswest.net
- I am researching the LOOTS genealogy. My great-grandfather, George Loots, was born in Grosephane, Ostfriesland, Germany in 1851. He immigrated to the States in 1870, eventually settling in Iowa. I am looking for information on his parents or siblings.
- 6 JAN 2001: mbyron@mindspring.com
- Searching for any information on: EMKEN or STIENKEN. Emigrated to Chicago, Illinois. Death Certs only list "Germay." Not much help. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
- 4 JAN 2001: Nrmuller1@gateway.net
- I am trying to gather info on my great grandfather and his family. His name was Ubbe Johnson born Ubbe Janssen on 12 June 1830 in Ostfreisland, Germany died 14 Feb 1917 in Davis SD. married Antjelina Van Bockern Born June 1843 In Ostfreisland, Germany Died 21 May 1883 in Iowa. Both buried in Ackley, Iowa. Father of Ubbe was Juegen Janssen. Ubbe emigated to the US about 1855 with his father, mother, one brother and two sisters. Mother first name was I think Heinge. Brother and Sisters Names Unknown.Ubbe spend most of his life in Iowa. His 2nd wife was Mareka Heitina Buss. He had nine children by his first wife (she died having their 10th child who also died at the same time and is buried with his first wife.) His 2nd wife had four sons by her first husband and after marring Ubbe, they had two more children. Very interested in trying to find name of Ubbe's father for sure and birth dates, etc and names of his Mother and Brother and Sisters and their birth dates, died dates, location of graves, etc.
- 3 JAN 2001: yanknoble@yahoo.com
- I am trying to find information on Frauke Bootsman who was born March 11, 1850 in Holtland, Amt. Sticklausen, Ostfriesland. She emigrated to the United States by November, 1865 (that's when she was married in Madison Co., IL). Thank you.
- 3 JAN 2001: Crh1992@cs.com
- I am looking for any information about the passage of my great grandfather from Germany around 1890. He married Alma Landman in Nebraska and they had 10 children. I am looking for any information about when he was born and who his parents were. Thank you. Lesa Ottersberg