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Andrew Balder & Mary E, Erhardt from Germany to Ohio in the 1850's

ancestor_hunt — 2007-11-05 13:22:47Z

I am looking for descendants of Andrew Balder (b. abt. 1803) & Mary or Maria E. Erhardt that came from Germany to the US in the 1850's. Their known children are Catharine, John, Philip, Andrew, Margaret & Elizabeth Balder all born in Germany. I believe they had a son named Frederick also but at this time I cannot make a connection to him but this name was passed down from all children.
Andrew is in the 1860 Tuscarawas Co., Ohio census & living w/ him is Andrew & Catharine. I presume the mother, Mary E., has died. Philip & wife (Catharine Dougherty) are living next door & living w/ them is a Maria E, infant 7 mos. old. It has her name has Balder but she is living w/ them in the 1870 census also as Mary E. Schafer, 10 yrs. old. This is a daughter of John Schafer (also spelled Shaffer or Schaffer) & Elizabeth Balder. The elder Andrew is gone in 1870.

The 1900 census states when they came to the US:

BALDER, John came to the U.S. in 1852, born May 1832, 68 yrs. old, living in Coshocton Co., OH in 1900.
BALDER, Phillip came to the U.S. in 1853, born Dec 1834, 66 yrs. old, living in Owen Co., IN in 1900.
BALDER, Andrew came to the U.S. in 1855, born Jun 1841, 59 yrs. old, living in Owen Co., IN IN 1900.
BALDER, Catharine came to U.S. in 1849 born Oct 1842, 57 yrs. Old, living in Holmes Co., OH IN 1900.
BALDER, Margaret came to the U.S. in 1853, born Oct 1847, 54 yrs. old, living in Owen Co., IN IN 1900.

I can't find Elizabeth (Balder) Shaffer in the 1900 census. Catharine Balder looks to be the first to come to the US. I found her in the 1850 census living in Whitley Co., IN with a Jacob & Saesa Balder. My resources for searching is limited. But there is an Andrew Balder listed in the Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s @ Ancestry.com, his destination is Ohio but I cannot get details, not a member.
I hope someone researching can connect to this Balder family. Thank you, Carla

Re: Balders of Ohio

ancestor_hunt — 2007-10-29 18:48:08Z

David,
Christena was a daughter of John Balder & Lucinda Bentz. John is a brother to my gg-grandmother Margaret Balder who married Jacob Harris. I have more information.
It's been a while but hope to hear from you.
Regards, Carla Frazier

Re: Balders of Ohio

ancestor_hunt — 2007-10-29 18:45:33Z

Re: Family

ancestor_hunt — 2007-10-29 18:39:12Z

Margery,
I have lots more information on our Balder line.
Hope to hear from you. Carla

Re: Balder

ancestor_hunt — 2007-10-27 13:18:15Z

Hi Connie,
I saw your entry of Jacob Harris & Margaret Balder at WorldConnect. Jacob & Margaret are my gg-grandparents.
Margaret Balder was born October 15, 1847 in Bavaria and died June 3, 1908 in Owen County, Indiana. She & Jacob are buried side by side in the German Reformed Cemetery (St. Peters Cemetery & Bottron Cemetery) in Owen Co., IN.
I don't know who Margaret's parents were but I know she had brothers named Phillip & Andrew, I know there are other siblings. All except Andrew resided in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio prior to Owen Co., IN, Andrew lived in Coshocton Co., OH. Andrew is also buried in the German Reformed Cemetery in Owen Co., IN. Andrew was born 13 June 1839 in Bavaria and died 12 Oct 1912 in Owen Co., IN. As of yet, I haven't been able to establish a connection to the Minnesota Balders.
If you find a connection please let me know.
Yhank you, Carla Frazier

Balder Family in King Co, Washington State

famtake2 — 2005-08-12 04:39:28Z

Mrs. Gust Balder, her sister Mrs. William Balder, and Mrs. William Balder's two young children weere killed in a snowslide in North Bend, King Co, Washington, in 1932. I am looking for more information about this snowslide including obituaries. Any help will be appreciated.

John Balder, b. 1838 in Hungary - Bio.

PhilipRBrown — 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z

Re: Frank Balder

2005-04-04 22:07:11Z

Mary Margaret Balder is my grandmother. I am interested in comparing notes. Please contact me. Thank you. Peter Smith. 209-533-2367

Re: Balder

2005-04-04 22:05:27Z

Frank Balder is my grandmother's father. I am interested in comparing notes. Please contact me. Thanks. Peter Smith.
209-533-2367

Re: Balder research also

klcant0531 — 2005-03-09 21:34:39Z

I am actually researching the Rufenacht line and am curious if you have any more information on the John R that married Catherine Balder. It is possible that he is a brother of my ggg grandfather John Rufenacht who was born in 1832 in Germany but moved to the US with family in 1835 - ending up in Tusc. Co, Ohio. Thanks

Balder

cmickolajak — 2003-07-03 11:43:36Z

My maiden name is Balder. I am looking for any information on Frank Balder. Born in Germany to Carl Balder and Marie Peters. His family came to MN in 1870. He owned a brewery in St. Cloud MN and died in 1889. His son, Louis Balder was my grandfather. He homesteaded in Minot ND. He and my grandmother, Anna Deleney, origninally from Foley, MN. anyone know of this branch of the Balder line? Connie

JOHN BALDER-NY

Nancy_Grab — 2002-08-08 23:06:16Z

I have a John Balder 1845-1905 married to Frances Groll 1846-1927 who came to US in 1871. He lived in Greenport, NY (near Hudson, NY Columbia Co.) and had the following children:" John Bernhardt. 1872-1931, Franciana 1879-? Annie, 1879-?, Carrie, 1882-?, Emma 1804-?, emily, 1898-?, Peter. Is this family known to anyone?

Nancy Grab

Family

tjune21 — 2002-06-19 00:49:55Z

Andrew Balder, when single, served in the Civil War in place of my grandfather, John Balder, who had a family. Who was Andrew's wife? Was Phillip Balder of Terre Haute, Indiana a son? What is Andrew's date of birth? Have info of John's family if you are interested, E-mail me. Thanks for any help. Margery

Re: Balder research also

MWilli2007 — 2002-01-30 17:46:14Z

Rufenacht - Balder
John Rufenacht
b. 25 Jul 1841 Shanesville, Tusc. Co., OH
m. 13 Oct 1862 Goshen Twp., Tusc. Co., OH
m. Catherine Balder b. 5 Nov 1823 New Philadelphia, no parents for her
five children

John Schaffer b.c. 1835 Bavaria, Germany
m. 25 May 1856 Holmes Co., OH
m.Elizabeth Balder b.c. 1835 Holmes Co., OH no parents for her
eight children

Jacob Harris b,c, 1838 OH
m. 12 Aug 1865 Tusc. Co., OH
m. Margaret Balder b. Germany no parents for her
twelve childdren

Balder's in Tuscarawas Co., OH

cdh09 — 2002-01-28 19:00:44Z

Hello,
I am researching my gggrandmother's side. Her name was Margaret Balder who married Jacob S. Harris in Tuscarawas Co., OH 13 Aug 1865 (IGI). Margaret was born in Germany. Jacob and Margaret and family migrated to Owen Co., IN.
I would like to know who Margaret's parents were.
Thank you in advance for any information,
Carla

Re: Balder research

cdh09 — 2002-01-28 19:00:44Z

I am told that Margaret had a sister named Catherine and I suspect your ggggrandmother is her. Catherine and Margaret had brothers named John(Johan) and Andrew. There are probably more siblings but, we don't know who they are.
John Balder's naturalization papers of September 27, 1858 state that he renounces all allegiance and fidelity to the King of Rinebergen. John Balder's family bible states that John was born May 25, 1832 in Rhine Bavaria Germany Bistersheid Rhine Phalz. This info was sent to me by a lady who is John Balder's granddaughter.
That is all I have right now. I am still searching and if I find anything I will let you know. I hope you do the same.
Thanks for replying. I,m glad to hear from you.
Carla

Re: Andrew Balder

cdh09 — 2002-01-28 19:00:44Z

Dear Connie,
Is this the same Andrew Balder that moved to Owen Co., IN from the Tuscarawas Co., OH area? If it is, I have some info on these Balders. My gggrandmother, Margaret Balder, had a brother named Andrew.
Thanks,
Carla

Catharine Balder

cdh09 — 2002-01-28 19:00:44Z

Hello again,
Somebody submitted a record on your Catherine Balder at the FamilySearch (LDS) site. It states that Catherine was born 5 Nov 1823 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., Oh. She died 5 Jun 1913 in Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., Oh. Catherine married John RUEFENACHT, 4 Oct 1862 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., Oh. They didn't mention who the parents were.
I'm sure you have this record. Now I know that Catherine couldn't be a sister to my great-great-grandmother, Margaret Balder (Harris). Margaret and her siblings, that I know of, were born in Bavaria. Philip Balder was born about 1834, John about 1837 and Margaret about 1847. There are others too. This was a large family of Balder's that came from Bavaria in Germany. I think your Catherine must have been a cousin to my 2nd great-grandmother. I think Catherine was a descendant of another part of the Balder family who came from Germany to America prior to my Balders. These Balders are connected but, I don't know how.
Anyway, I just thought I would tell you what I found. Have you found anything on Catherine or anything to help figure the Balders out?
Thanks,
Carla
charris@texas.net

father

2001-02-24 01:21:25Z

looking for mark bradley balder. mother was sarah graf/balder. cousin is paul eric balder. that,s all i can remember of family pattricksberg indiana is were they were living i think if anyone out there has any information on big mark please e-mail me at bldmdb@aol.com

Balders of Ohio

2001-02-07 09:44:24Z

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My name is David Clawson and I am reseaching Olingers of Ohio. I have an Ester Olinger (Balder) who is my great grand mother by second marriage of Paul Olinger. She resides in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio. I havn't done any looking into her line yet but I guess i will have to start. I also have other Balder's who at this time are not related to me. Christina Balder who married Christian Olinger on June 18, 1885 in Coshocton Co. Ohio and a D. Balder who married an Ida Olinger in Coshocton Co. Ohio. I have found that this site to be helpful GENDEX -- Index of Surnames http://www.gendex.com:8080/display?page=surnames&; I think if you copy and paste the http link it should send you to gendexif it don't work e-mail me at threerivers55@aol.com and I will send it to you in e-mail David Clawson

Andrew Balder

2000-08-13 15:18:41Z

Andrew Balder is my ggggreat grandfather if anyone has information for me please reply. I have a photo of him. Very handsome man in uniform. thanks, connie balder

andrew balder

2000-08-13 15:11:10Z

Andrew Balder, served in the civil war

Balder research also

2000-07-22 08:02:27Z

I am also lookinf for some information on the Balder's in Tusc. Co. Ohio. my GGGGrandmother was Catherine Balder. This is most likely her NOT her maiden name from what I have gathered. She was married to John RUFENACHT in 1862 which puts her at about the same age. Do you have any connection to siblings of your BALDER?

Andrew Balder

cdh09 — 2002-01-28 19:00:44Z

Hello Connie,
Please email me: charris@texas.net
I have some information on the Balders. Did Andrew move to Owen Co., IN?
Carla

Mrs. Betty Balder Terre Haute, IN

BEller2868 — 2001-07-04 03:24:55Z

Looking for information on Betty's mother Minnie Shipman Orman who died in Terre Haute, IN on Dec. 19, 1959

Brenda
rogere@ccipost.net

Frank Balder

scowt — 2001-10-12 01:48:57Z

I have lots of information on the Balders. If you could email me at barbih@hotmail.com
I could go into detail. Carl and Marie Balder are my great-great-great parents. I have some information on them.