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MEUCHE Sachen, Thüringen Germany Larry D. Loiselle
Descendants of Adolph OESTREICH - 7 Apr 1997 FIRST GENERATION 1. Adolph OESTREICH was born on 26 Dec 1853 in Schoenhof Province, Mecklenburg, Germany.1 He died on 2 Jun 1939 in ?, Wisconsin.1 Adolph Carl Oestreich was born December 26, 1853 at Schoenhof Province, Mecklenburg, Germany. He came to the U.S. with his brother, Gotteib, at the time of the Franco-Prussian War inat the age of 19. He settled at Plymouth, Wisconsin where his brother stayed. He came to Clark County in 1883, bought a farm in the town of Sherman, cleared the land, and built a home. This farm is located in the north west corner of the town of Sherman, Section 5. He married Theresa Augusta Meuche at the Granton Lutheran Church on August 14, 1884 by Rev. Fisher. He was married to Theresa Augusta MEUCHE (daughter of Michael MEUCHE and Augusta Marie SIMON) on 14 Aug 1884 in Granton Lutheran Church, Sherman, Wisconsin (Rev. Fisher).1 Theresa Augusta MEUCHE1 was born on 30 Jul 1865 in Schoenhof Province, Mecklenburg, Schwarn, Germany.1 She died on 4 Jan 1951 in ?, Wisconsin.1 Theresa Augusta Meuche was born July 30, 1865 in Sachen, Thiringen, Germany. She came to the U.S. at age 18 (1883) and lived in Neillsville, Wisconsin until her marriage to Adolph Oestreich on August 14, 1884. They lived on a farm west of Spencer until 1917. They moved to the first house on the corner of the fifth block on H98 west of the Methodist Church. Her parents were Michael Meuche and Augusta Marie Simon.

Thu Apr 10 07:12:15 1997
GREINER Unknown,Thüringen Germany Mary Lane
My great grandfather, Christoph Ferdinand Greiner was born 25 Oct 1816 in Lauscha, Thuringen, Germany. He emigrated to America in 1817 with his parents, Johan Michael Gunter Greiner and Johanna Kathrine Margaret. I am interested in information on the parents. What was his mother's maiden name? Any assistance would be appreciated and will share what I have gathered on the family here in the states.
Sat May 10 22:08:44 1997
BOLLERT Nagelstedt, Suhl, Gotha ,Thüringen Germany Diane Bollert
Johann Andreas BOLLERT was a citizen of Gotha. His son, Georg B. BOLLERT moved to Nagestedt and married Hypolitta C. SENEWALDIN in 1790. Hypolitta's mother was Henrietta MULLERIN from Transcaucasia area of Russia. Their son, Johann Georg, moved to Suhl and married Susanna M. ROSE in 1816. Susanna's mother was Maria E. SCHULTHEISS. Their son, Frederick W. BOLLERT married Marie L. FISCHER in 1849. Marie's mother was a HEYDENBLUTH. The Bollert's left Suhl for Canada in 1851. Seeking information on any Bollert's or any of these other surnames in Thuringia.
Mon May 12 13:54:03 1997
KOETITZ Kranichfeld, Saxon-Weimer Thüringen Germany Scott Feldmaier
Researching the KOETITZ family, specifically the ancestors and siblings of Johanna Ernestine Wendeln "Lena" Koetitz, born 13 November 1849 in Kranichfeld, Saxon-Weimer. Her parents were thought to be Nicholas & Mary (Scholl) Koetitz. She is said to have had two brothers who were surgeons in the Germany army; perhaps two other brothers emigrated to America as did Lena. When did the emigrate? Any information would be appreciated.

ANSCHÜTZ Gotha or Zella-Mehlis, Thüringen Thüringen Germany Jolene LaetzHOME PAGE
Someone told me that the following "genealogies" are available for the Anschütz family: AL1125, Researcher Dietrich Marr and AL1727, Reiner Schuchardt, who is deceased. Can anyone identify where these files would be located, and what the AL# is? Thank you for any information that you can provide! Jolene Laetz
Mon May 1920:00:57 1997
GOLDMANN, VOGT, GEBHARD, ECKHART Kefferhausen, Kullstedt Thüringen Germany Patsy Dearman Hand
My great grandmother, Margaretha GOLDMANN, was b. 1863, Kullstedt,Thuringia Germany. She was christened in the Catholic Church in Kullstedt. She m. Friedrich August Hugo RABENALDT in 1884 in the Lutheran Church in Voigtstedt,(Saxony-Anhalt). They immigrated to South Texas in 1886. Margareta's parents were Johann GOLDMANN b. 1834 Kefferhausen, Thuringia and Theresa VOGT b. 1830 Kullstedt. Her grandparents: (paternal) Georg Adam GOLDMANN b. 1795 Kefferhausen and Elenor GEBHARD; (maternal) Franz Joseph VOGT and Marianna VOGT. Margareta's great grandparents: (Paternal) Gerhard GOLDMANN and Anna Dorothea ECKHARDT. I would like to contact others interested in these families and especially any descendants of the same. Patsy Hand
Tue May 20 07:18:53 1997
WELTE Unknown Thüringen Germany John L. Welte
I am trying to find out information about my grandfather WELTE,August who lived in Thüringen, Germany in the early 1900's. Any help would be much appreciated.
Sun May 25 13:14:29 1997
BAUERS Coburg-Gotha Thüringen Germany Nick
I am seeking more information on George Henry Ernest Bowers, Who was christened 8 December 1866 in Coburg, Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha, Thuringen. He married in Colorado, United States Of American.
Mon May 26 06:44:34 1997
OSTERMAN Nordhausen, Thüringen, Germany Judy McAuliffe
I am looking for verification that William Osterman was born 21 Mar 1826 in Nordhausen, Thüringen and info about his parents. Any hints for searching would be welcome.
Fri Jun 20 19:17:49 1997
Dorothea RIDER Rudolstadt, Thüringen, Germany Barbara Unson Abrial
Searching for information on my great-grandmother Dorothea RIDER who was born in 1836. She married Johann Heinrich Gottlieb UNSINN(farmer) who was born circa 1833.They had 4 children; Amanda born Jan 1862;Ernst-1864;Günther-Aug.10,1865(my grand- father)& Emma-1869. They immigrated to the United States-Port of New York, arriving June 26,1871, aboard the Europa from Port of Bremen. We think Johann was a Methodist. The name on the passenger list was spelled UNNSINN, I would appreciate any information --my cousin,Robrt Unson, is planning on visiting Germany if there are any leads to our great grandparent's heritage or any living relatives. I have just received word that it is now thought that Johann was Catholic, not Methodist. I hope this is correct and will aid in your search. There is no background on Dorothea RIDER. Thank You.
Thu Jun 26 09:16:23 1997
MENGES Zwingburg, Thüringen, Germany Rick Snider
I am searching for the family of Peter Ludwig MENGES, born 12/22/1842 in Zwingburg, Germany. He married Zeanette David in Germany in 1865. Peter & Zeanette MENGES' oldest child, Blanche MENGES, was born in Germany on 12/12/1867. In 1870 the MENGES family immigrated to the United States. They settled in Pennsylvania and raised seven more children. Peter MENGES worked as a stonemason. He died 5/17/1919 and was buried in Pittsburgh, PA. Peter MENGES had two brothers and two sisters that stayed in Germany. If someone can help me find information on this MENGES family I would be very grateful. Thanks.
Sun Jun 29 20:28:29 1997
ERBE (ERB) Mienengen, Thüringen, Germany Linda Donnelly
I am researching the Erbe surname. John Elias Erbe was born 1828. He came to the U.S. when he was in his early 20's. I found him first in Dodge Co. Wisconsin. He married Anna Margaret Eichel in Richwood Co. Watertown WI on Dec. 23 1862. He moved from WI to NE where he resided until he died in 1904.
Tue Jul 1 16:53:24 1997
HOLLAND Eisleben, Thüringen, Germany pam elliott
I am researching my ancestors and am looking for information on Anna Bickel Holland's ances- tors. She was born 10-24 1864 or 67 in Eisleben. Her father was Jewish and mother was Gentile and father was disowned by church. Mother died at her birth, father died 3 months later. Maternal grandfather raised her til he died when she was 7. Then childless couple raised. Bickel was her mother's maiden name I guess. She married Carl Beck in 1889 and they lived in Herten until emigrating to U.S. in 1910. Thank you very much.
Wed Jul 2 19:10:07 1997
DIEZEL, ZIESLER Reschwitz, Thüringen, Germany Larry Dietzel
Dietzel-Diezel web page
I'm looking for any one who may be able to obtain old German church records from the Pfarramt Graba Church in Saalfeld. The address is:

Pfarramt Graba
z.H. Pfarrer Forchmann
An der Gertrudiskirche 2
07318 Saalfeld Germany
phone (03671)2219

The family information is: Johann Heinrich Diezel B. 1763 D. 7 Sept.1825 in Reschwitz; Elisabethe Margarethe Diezel (Wife of Johann)B. 6 Jan. 1769 D. 15 July 1850 in Reschwitz; Georg Heinrich Diezel (Son of Johann) Left Germany to America; Johanna Dorothee Ziesler (Wife of Georg, 1st child of Johann Gottlob and; Katherine Elizabeth Ziesler) Married 12 Nov. 1837 in Reschwitz; Johann Gottlob Ziesler B.? D. 7 April 1845; Katherine Elizabeth Ziesler B. 18 March 1787. Regards Larry

Wed Jul 2 19:43:51 1997
ABICHT, RODIGAST Thüringen, Germany Marilyn W. Abigt
I am interested in corresponding with anyone who has any information on either of the listed names. The Rodigasts were near the village of Rodigast prior to 1800. The ABICHT name first appears in Thueringen in 1428. Some of the Abicht families migrated to the state of Sachsen and Sachsen-Anhalt after the mid-1800's, prior to that time, I believe all were in Thueringen. Please e-mail. Thank you.
Sun Jul 6 15:56:45 1997
SCHMIDT, KNOLL Grobsdorf; Thranitz; Eula, Thüringen, Germany Marilyn W. Abigt
Seeking information on all Schmidt families who lived in the listed areas 1700-1800's. Ernestina Schmidt, daughter of Johann Georg Schmidt, was from Grobsdorf and married in the church at Thranitz. She married Johann Christoph KNOLL. Their children were all born in Eula - from years 1840 through 1855. What happened to the parents after 1855? Who were the siblings of both Ernestina Schmidt and Johann Georg Knoll? Thank you. Marilyn
Sun Jul 6 16:07:49 1997
NARBEI Tiefenort, Thüringen, Germany Donna Narby- Goldstein
My great grandfather was born Johannes NARBEI on Dec 2, 1839. Was baptized at the Peterskirche Lutheran church in Tiefenort. His parents were Cyriac Narbei and Barbara WALCH MAGRETE. Johannes immigrated to the US in Aug 1864 and became a naturalized citizen under the name of John Narbey in Pennsylvania. Johannes was one of at least seven children and I would like to find any descendants of his siblings to confer with.
Mon Jul 7 01:04:54 1997
HÖUMLELL Wetges, Thüringen, Germany Norman Stephan
Info re:Melchor Oell and wife Margaret ??? parents of Elizabeth HOELL b.28 Jan 1858. They immigrated to St. Louis, MO through Ellis Iland, NY November 1883.
Wed Jul 9 07:41:40 1997
FRÖBEL Unknown, Thüringen, Germany
Fri Jul 11 06:01:59 1997
PRUFFER Gera, Thüringen, Germany (or surrounding erea) Alex Nieuwland
I am looking for ancestors of a person that came from Thuringen (Gera or surroundong erea) to Holland. His name was Frederik (Friedrich) PRUFFER. The surname was also spelled as PREUVER or PRUFER. He must have been born around 1790 and maybe his parents names were Christoffel P. und Christina Weber. Names that are common in his family are also Godfried, und Justinus (Justina). Frederik came to Franeker, Fries- land, the Netherlands in 1790 and married there. All info on Frederik and his ancestors are very, very wellcome. Also other info on his family.
Sun Jul 13 01:33:15 1997
KLÖPPEL, PENZLER Gundersleben, Thüringen, Germany Nancy B Allen
I am trying to identify the parents and German birthplaces of my g-g-gparents, Friedrich KLOEPPEL(KLÖPPEL) and Margaretha Barbara LENZ who immigrated to Cincinnati separately around 1850 and were married at St. Matthaeus Evang. Lutheran Church, 16 Apr 1854. Friedrich Kloeppel, b. 27 Jun 1823 (per Delphos OH Lutheran church records), Schwarzburg-Sonderhausen (village not known), DEU. Researching this area in DEU, I have found a Johann Friedrich Klöppel, b. 27 Mar 1822, in Gudersleben (a small village a few kilometers south of Sonderhausen), who immigrated to America in 1851. I believe this is my ancestor, but I do not know why the dates do not match. From the German records, it appears that the father of this Johann Friedrich Klöppel, Johann Heinrich Klöppel (b. 3 Jul 1800) came to America in 1852 with his second wife, Friederike Dorothea Penzler (b. 20 Jan 1828). >From Delphos OH Lutheran church records, I know that Margaretha Barbara Lenz was b. 21 Mar 1827 or 1825 in Oberfranken (upper Franconia), village/town not known. Any assistance or suggestions would be appreciated.
Sun Jul 20 09:43:27 1997
KUEHN mannebac, Thüringen, Germany gary mede
need german ancestors of Bruno Kuehn, born 1906 Mannebac
Mon Jul 21 20:45:07 1997
WOLF schmiedefeld, Thüringen, Germany gary mede
need ancestors of herta wolf, born 1913 Schmiedefeld
Mon Jul 21 20:47:05 1997
HAGELE Unknown, Thüringen, Germany John McIntosh
Fri Jul 25 11:53:45 1997
SCHLÖTZHAUER Unknown, Thüringen, Germany Kevin
Searching for information on John Schlötzhauer 26, Nov. 1831 or 1841. Catharine Elizabeth Höehn John's wife was born 26, Oct. 1844. They emigrated to America in the spring of 1873 with their three daughters Maria, Elizabeth and Anna Catharine. Maria was the oldest and was born 20, May 1866. Elizabeth was born 18 Aug. 1868. Anna Catharine was born 9, Sep. 1872. I do not have any marriage or parent information. I think they may have lived in Eisenach or in the area. John was listed as a weaver on the ship record. Any information or suggestions will be appreciated.
Fri Jul 25 21:54:38 1997
SCHWARZBURG-SONDERSHAUSEN Sondershausen, Thüringen, Germany GOLOUBINOFF Pierre
Count (duke?) Gunther von Schwartzburg-Sondershausen would be the grand father of my paternal grand-mother Probably ruled over the Sondershausen area around 1830-1860.
Tue Jul 29 03:28:08 1997
KALLENBACH Bad Salzungen Donald L. Blankenship
I have written three books on KALLENBACH families in America who, in 1860, emmigrated from Leimbach (very close to Bad Salzungen) in Thuringia, Germany. The Valentine KALLENBACH family settled in central Missouri (Miller County) near the small town of Tuscumbia. Is there genealogy information I might obtain regarding KALLENBACH's in Germany prior to 1860? Also, recent information from the Swiss Government lists a KALLENBACH as having had a Swiss bank account prior to or during WW-II and that account remains dormant and is available to be claimed. Any way to notify KALLENBACH's in Thuringia ?
Tue Jul 29 11:50:31 1997
KREMMER, GRUPE Schmalkalden, Thüringen, Germany Jonathan Matsey
I am interested in any information that anyone could give me on the KREMMER and GRUPE families from Schmalkalden. I am also looking for anyone who might know about research that Martin Kremmer (born 1864) may have done on these families. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thu Jul 31 19:31:43 1997

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