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Barfknecht

k1halverson — 2009-11-07 05:27:08Z

Hello Deborah,

I believe that I am related to Christina and Wilhelmine. I am interested in their history. I was wondering if they immigrated because of the wars. I am also wondering if they were of Jewish descent and if that is why they fled to America.

Thank you for posting your information. It is nice to learn about where one comes from.

Take Care,

K Halverson

Re: Barfknecht Document Available going back to 1600s

snooky2_1 — 2009-01-20 01:35:08Z

I am very interested in this document seeing that Christian and wilhelmine were my great-great grandparents. I tried to send you a e-mail but it was returned.

Re: Family Search!!

jmattila1 — 2007-05-16 19:50:26Z

Hi Haley - After going through the papers I have, I don't think there is a relation here, but I'll give you what I have. The previous post by Nikki is an actual relative.

My line starts with William Karl Frederick Barfknecht f. May 24, 1859 in Wittenfelde, Pommern, Germany to Karl and Fredericke (Steffet) Barfknecht. He married Louisa Ludke (Ludtke)b. Feb 24, 1859, d. April 26, 1926, in Germany in 1880. He and Louisa emigrated with their first five children to the United States in 1892. They came to Ladysmith, Wisconsin (then called Warner), moving eventually to Grant, WI, to develop a farm that was still run by his grandsons as of 1943, when William died on May 15, 1943. Their children are as follows:

1. Emil A. Barfknecht, b. Aug 17, 1880, d. Aug 24, 1951 in Eveleth, MN. Married Laura Hall. Children: Floyd, Clinton, Joyce, Edward & Robert

2. Augusta Barfknecht b. Feb 15, 1883, d. My 7, 1950. Married Ernest Jordan, children Emma, Clara, Lillian, William, Allan, & Harold.
Married Edward Strop, children Edward
Married Sam Stewart, no children

3. Anna Barfknecht b. Oct 21, 1885, b. Fall of 1919 - An unnamed, still-born baby was buried with Anna at the time of her death. Married John Carter, children: William, Vesta, Howard, Kermit, Bernard, Harriet, Edmund.

4. William Barfknecht b. Sept 21, 1887 d. June 5, 1962. Married Alice Koch, children Doris, Harry, Pearl, Hazel, & Ruth.

5. Martha Barfknecht b. Sept 19, 1890 d. Sept 3, 1965. Married John Parker, children Harold, Ina, Harry, Dorothy, Ruth, Jim, Delores, & John, Jr.

6. Ida Barfknecht b. Sept 8, 1893 d. July 15, 1977. married Harry Lawry, Sr., children Anna, Gladys, Harry Jr., & Merton

7. Paul Barfknecht b. Sept 14, 1896, d. March 3, 1964. Married Mabel McMillan, children Walter, Juanita, Wilson, Ryllis, Glen, & Gary

8. Walter Barfknecht b. May 3, 1899, d. Jan 17, 1980. Married Beulah Redwine, children Constance & Arlene

9. Minnie Barfknecht b. Aug 18, 1902, d. June 16, 1983. Married Virgil Coleman, children William, Inez & Mary Ann.
Married Charles Morning, Sr. children John, Charles Jr., Wilfred, Doris, Merton.

I have names of further generations for Paul & William's families, along with some death dates for family members listed above. If anyone would like them, please email me.
Jodie

Re: Family Search!!

neener892004 — 2007-05-04 23:03:28Z

Hey, thank you so much for responding!!! My grandfathers name was Milton Henry Barfknecht and my grandmother's name was Barbara Ann Barfknecht. I can't even start to express how greatful I am for any and all help!!

Re: Family Search!!

neener892004 — 2007-05-04 23:03:23Z

Re: Family Search!!

jmattila1 — 2007-05-04 21:10:02Z

Hi Melody (and Nikki) I just posted something earlier today for someone looking for Barfknecht info. Wilson's two children, Tim and Jane, both live in MN in the Virginia area. I actually work with Tim's wife and Jane's daughter goes to school with my girls.
I have a run-down of Paul's brothers and sisters, along with some photocopies of his parents (who emigrated from Germany to Ladysmith, Wisconsin). My daughters' great-grandmother was Pearl (nee Barfknecht) Beck , who would be a first cousin to Paul & Mary's children. If memory serve me correctly, there are newspaper clippings in the Mountain Iron Public Library speaking of Paul's family. I'll have to check my notes.
I'm at work today, but will look for that info to pass along to you next week.
Jodie

Re: Family Search!!

melnrobinoc — 2007-05-04 18:59:04Z

Nikki - I'm so sorry I never got back to you. My mom (Ryllis' daughter) is at work right now, but here's what I have:
Paul & Mabel Barfknecht had the following kids:(not in order of birth)
Walter (who married Lucille) who died in WWII
Juanita (married Tony Sabetti) died - but not sure when
Wilson (married Mary) died. Had kids Wilson Jr, Tim & Jane (I think they Wilson Jr is in MN, maybe Duluth)
Glen
Gary (died at 3 years old)
Ryllis (married Jim Clark) had kids DeEtta & Jim (my mom & uncle)
The last time I was in MN we stayed in Evelth (spelling?)& Mountain Iron area.
That's all I know for now - hope it helps.
Melody

Re: Family Search!!

jmattila1 — 2007-05-04 14:56:14Z

Hello Haley - I haven't done much with the Barfknecht side of the family lately, but I do have info on them. Do you know what your father's parents names were? My kids' paternal great grandmother was Pearl Barfknecht from Eveleth, Minnesota. Some Barfknecht settled in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, and others came to northern MN.

Re: Family Search!!

neener892004 — 2007-04-23 03:10:08Z

If at all possible, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing the info you found about the Barfknecht family name. My name is Haley Barfknecht, my father is David Barfknecht, my mother is Sue. I live in Washington and I am looking for family. Any help would be great, thanks.

Re: Family Search!!

neener892004 — 2007-04-23 03:06:54Z

Hello Nikki. My name is Haley Barfknecht. I am not sure if we are related, though I do know that there are a lot of Barfknechts in Minnesota as you said. I am from Washington. My fathers name is David Barfknecht and my mother's maiden name is Sue Snyder. I am also looking for information about my family name, so if you find anything, please let me know

neener892004@yahoo.com

Thank you, good luck

Gustave Barfknecht

joannes195 — 2006-07-29 19:42:15Z

Hello. I am just starting my search into the Barfknecht family and am looking for any connection to a Gustave Barfknecht (dob Dec 1847), born in Berlin. He married Bertha Wedde (dob 1849) who I think may have been Polish/German. Gustave and Bertha raised their family in Minnesota. Any information would be appreciated, especially regarding the family before they came to the United States.

Fred BARFKNECHT and Louise ZARNOTT

2005-05-04 20:35:58Z

I am looking for any information regarding Fred BARFKNECHT (8 Nov 1822 - 15 Jun 1900) and Louise ZARNOTT (24 Feb 1824 - 25 Sep 1906), their descendants, or their ancestors. I believe Fred to have been born in Stuttgart, Germany. He served in the German army in artillery. He came to the United States with at least some of his family about 1877. I am aware of two of their children. Herman BARFKNECHT (28 Dec 1851 - 6 Jun 1931) who married Gustina Marie Bertha BUNTROCK (26 Nov 1865 - 8 May 1942) and Emilie BARFKNECHT (12 May 1865 - 15 Jan 1939). A possible third child might be Florentina BARFKNECHT (18 Apr 1860 - 5 Aug 1927) who married Herman SCHULZ (30 Jun 1855 - 13 Mar 1934), but that is only speculation at this point. Herman BARFKNECHT also served in the German army in the infantry. I appreciate any help anyone can give me.

Fred Barfnecht

debsmom — 2005-03-03 00:23:30Z

I am helping a friend try to find her ancestors. She believes Fred Barfnecht ( also spelled Barfnerht ) was her great grandmothers father. Her ggrandmother was Amy Barfnecht, her grandmother was Inez Barfnecht born 1892, married to Mearl Wilford. Her mother was Irene Wilford born 1926, married to Raymond Minor. Fred came to Wisconsin from Germany. This is all I have so far and would appreciate any information on this family. Thanks, Shirley

Re: Barfknecht in Round Grove TX

2004-11-16 20:39:01Z

I am from the Texas branch.
I have all of the American and some of European Genealogy of the Texas Barfknecht Family.

I will share
dLunow@AOL.com
Diane

Re: Barfknecht Document Available going back to 1600s

my3joes401 — 2004-08-20 23:00:08Z

Hi Deborah,

I have much family that came from Klein and Gross Wachlin, Pommern. I have the church records from them from much of the 1800's, and the name Barfknecht shows up in many of them as a witness.My family setteled in Winnebago County, Wisconsin and Shawano Co. Wi. I am thinking the two families may be tied together.

Bobbi

Re: Family Search!!

2004-05-25 19:23:14Z

Hi Melody... My children are related to the Barfknecht family. Their great-grandma was Pearl Barfknecht Beck. I have been working on their family history for them and have some things also. I think I might have some photocopied pictures of Pearl's parents(?) or at least someone in the Barfknecht family. If you'd like to go over anything, let me know.
Thanks. Jodie

Re: Barfknecht in Round Grove TX

tntricia1 — 2004-04-05 19:34:27Z

Lisa Dawn
Frederick
Ola
Family

Re: Barfknecht in Round Grove TX

tntricia1 — 2004-04-05 19:25:13Z

see attached for Paul

Re: BARFKNECHT, Karl aka Charles INGALLS

2002-04-30 23:05:32Z

found in my chronicle your ancestors. please contact me directly via email

brynn

2000-06-28 05:51:09Z

brynn is silly

hi

2000-05-03 15:22:23Z

I just wanted to see if this worked, since no one else wrote anything. Well, have a great day:)

Re: Barfknecht Document Available going back to 1600s

gallag — 2003-09-14 09:27:45Z

Deborah,
I'm very interested in the information you have on the Barfknecht family, although I'm not positive that I'm connnected yet. I have an ancestor who has always been identified in family records as Anna Marie Barschnech. She died in 1854 in Alsace-Lorraine according to information that has been handed down through family histories.
Anna Marie was the wife of Joseph Heichelbech who came to the US with his children, Matthias, Michael, Andrew, and my ancestor, Mary Madgalena Heichelbech.
I've never come across the name "Barschnech" in any civil records in the US or in Europe. My guess would be that it's possible that "Barschnech" may be the Anglicized version of a name like Barfknecht.
So I'm curious as to whether you have any information that might connect any of the Barfknecht's to a Heichelbech surname, or whether your records do indicate that "Barschnech" might actually be the same family.
Thanks for any help you can provide.

Re: Barfknecht Document Available going back to 1600s

krpegelow — 2003-12-24 17:13:43Z

The village of Pegelow has not been since 1871 when Germany became a state. It was changed back to GOGOLEWO and is a short distance northeast from what was called Stargard (now Poland, formerly Silesia, Prussia).

Gary Pegelow

Re: Family Search!!

aajc — 2003-02-25 20:41:32Z

Hi Nikki! I have some information on your family. I'm at work right now, but will dig up what I have and relay it to you. My childrens' dad is related to the Barfknecht family through his grandmother, Pearl. I have some info that I collected through newspapers. This family is from Eveleth & Mountain Iron, Minnesota. I will write more when I get all my stuff together.

Talk to you soon. Jodie

Family Search!!

southernrain18 — 2002-08-25 04:25:38Z

My daddy is Glenn Allen Barfknecht Jr.He married my mother Rosemary Hulsey.My granddaddys name was Glenn Allen Barfknecht Sr.He married my grandma Clarice Elizabeth Conquest.My great granddaddy was Paul Eugene Barfknecht He married Mabel Blanche McMillian.My great grandparents came to America from Germany.I have an aunt in California named Ryllis Barfknecht Clark.I had an uncle Wilson Barfknecht who lived in Minnisota.He died in Aug. of 2000.I have other aunts and uncles who are deceasced.My daddy has no brothers or sisters.I have a younger brother his name is Glenn Allen Barfknecht 111.Any information would be nice.I am almost sure i have cousins in Minnisota maybe in other places to.So please contact me soon.

Thanks,
Nicole Barfknecht
(Also known as Nikki)

Re: Family Search!!

southernrain18 — 2003-03-06 23:20:11Z

Jodie thanks for the reply. Any information would be great!

Talk to you soon Nikki

Re: Barfknecht in Round Grove TX

tntricia1 — 2004-04-05 19:11:42Z

See Attached for Lometta & Ralph

Re: Barfknecht in Round Grove TX

tntricia1 — 2004-04-05 19:08:12Z

See attached for:
William H
Anna H

Re: Barfknecht in Round Grove TX

tntricia1 — 2004-04-05 19:05:44Z

See attached for Ralph

Re: Barfknecht in Round Grove TX

tntricia1 — 2004-04-02 19:29:48Z

Here are some more

Frederick
Louise
Frieda
Infant
Meta
Eula

Barfknecht in Round Grove TX

tntricia1 — 2004-04-02 05:33:24Z

I haven't finished photographing Round Grove Cemetery in Denton county but have already ran across several Barfknechts. If they are of interest to you give me a shout.

Kara Leigh
Minnie E (and her 2 sisters but I haven't gotten their pics yet)
Rosa A
F. Henry
Paul A
William F
Bertha E

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melnrobinoc — 2004-03-08 19:23:09Z

My name is Melody & I remember both your mom & dad. I remember visiting your grandparents in Tennessee with my grandma (Ryllis, who died Oct 2000, right after Wilson). My mom did a lot of family research on the Barfknechts and the Clarks (Ryllis husband, Jim Clark) and I think I have all the papers now. Feel free to contact me and I can share what I have. There are a ton of relatives in Minnesota and I think some in Wisconsin & N. Dakota. Take Care!

BARFKNECHT, Karl aka Charles INGALLS

SteveWalsh28 — 2002-04-05 21:04:56Z

Anybody know anything about a Karl Barfknecht who came to Oshkosh, WI, then to Town of Richmond, Shawano County, WI with parents Christian & Wilhelmine Barfknecht around 1875? Was must have been born between 1846 and 1862, but probably more like 1855-1862. Apparently he went to North Dakota, where he changed his name to Charles Ingalls, married and spent the rest of his life there.

Barfknecht Document Available going back to 1600s

deborahwalsh44 — 2002-07-14 11:37:36Z

I have a chronicle of the Barfnecht lines dating back to the 1600s in Germany from a Thomas Barfknecht, who lives in Germany. It is written entirely in German and was written during the Nazi era in an effort to prove the purity of the Barfknecht line, according to Thomas. It is a one of a kind document. There are separate Barfknecht lines from Wulkow/Pegelow, Schwendt, Sassenbur-Rossow, Lenz, Gross Wachlin, Klein Wachlin, Roggow, Wittenfelde, Gross-Leistikow, Barwalde, Schonewalde, Naugard-Damerow-Klausdorf, and Berlin. I have been able to decipher pertinent parts of it using the on-line translator, but someone fluent in German would be of great help. My Barfknechts come from Wittenfelde (Christian and Wilhelmine Barfknecht ended up in Shawano, WI). There is mention of Otillie Barfknecht to married a Friederich Buss and ended up in the Milwaukee area, but I have not been able to make a connection. I see on the net many Barfknechts who ended up in Texas and Ohio. Would like to figure out how they fit in too. I would be happy to share this information, and Thomas Barfknecht is also eager to get in touch with Barfknechts in America. Please contact me if you are interested in this treasure trove of information at dksjwalsh@msn.com