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Re: Blunck from Denmark

bwblunck — 2007-09-08 15:42:46Z

Hi Beverly

I'm a Danish Blunck and I seem to have no idea who you are talking about.

My grandfather was Bruno Heinrich Wilhelm Blunck, born 1912 in Maastrup (spelling is probably off). Though technically German-born, the Northern part of Southern Jutland returned to Danish rule following the first world war. My grandfather and his family (his father being Max Blunck) were since Danish citizens. Bruno had at least one brother and a sister called Emma.

I've see a bit of the family tree, and we go back to a Joachim born in Plön in 1783 I think.

There are other Bluncks in Denmark, you might wanna check out Blunck.dk, though I have never met the people on that website.

Good luck.

Re: from Donna L. Smith

DSmith5751 — 2006-12-12 01:53:20Z

That's wonderful. I woud love to correspond with you.

My great grandfather was Lawrence W. Smith.
I live in WI, where do you live?
Donna
dsmith1216@aol.com

Henry and Isaac Smith

DSmith5751 — 2006-12-12 01:53:20Z

Hi Janice,

I have tried to email you but it came back. Please contact me unless this is a hoax.

Donna

Re: August Bernhard Christian Blunck

2006-10-28 16:18:07Z

This is my ancestor:

Henry Detlef Sienknecht
b. 5 MAY 1860 Rhunwinkel, Germany
d. 17 FEB 1951 Waterloo, Iowa
m. 19 JAN 1883 Germany
to Fredericka Louisa Krambeck
Immigrated 26 NOV 1883 on the SS Lessing.

According to the 1925 Iowa census, his parents were Christian F. & Julia Ruge Sienknecht. I don't know much more about them, nor do I know any of Henry's siblings. I feel like there must be a connection between all the Sienknecht families somehow.

Here is his obituary:

HENRY SIENKNECHT DIES AT DAUGHTER'S HOME AT WATERLOO
Henry Sienknecht, who farmed in the Traer and Gladbrook communities many years, died at 4:55 a.m. last Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Harry Sabin, in Waterloo, of complications of old age. He was more than 90 years old.
Services were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in the Goettsch Funeral Home in Gladbrook, conducted by the Rev. Laverne Brassard, pastor of Salem church of Lincoln. Burial was in Maple Hill cemetery, north of Gladbrook.
Henry Sienknecht was born May 5, 1860, in Rhunwinkel, Germany, and was reared to manhood in the old country. on Jan. 19, 1883, he married Freda Krambeck in Germany. They came to the United States in 1884, settling at Hampton Bluffs, Ill. Mr. Sienknecht brought his family to Iowa in 1893, and farmed near Traer and Gladbrook many years. He retired in Gladbrook in 1916.
Surviving are one son, Fred, of Lincoln; three daughters, Mrs. Julius Staker and Mrs. Charles Fink of Lincoln, and Mrs. Harry Sabin, of Waterloo; 33 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; and eight great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 1940, and two sons, Henry, Rock Island, Ill., and John of Clutier.

Re: August Bernhard Christian Blunck

2006-10-28 01:29:09Z

My great-grandmother Dorothea Christina Friederike Sienknecht, known to family and friends as Caroline for some reason, had a brother Christian Friedrich Heinrich Sienknecht born 22 Aug 1860. Would he be the one? Their parents were Carl Hinrich Wilhelm Sienknecht and Anna Catharina Johanna Hansen. I keep thinking there should be a connection between my Sienknechts and the ones in Iowa, if not the ones in Tennessee, but haven't been able to make the connection thus far.

Re: August Bernhard Christian Blunck

2006-10-26 18:50:39Z

I am wondering what information you know about your Sienknecht line. My ancesters were Sienknechts and lived in Tama County, Iowa. Henry Sienknecht was born in Germany in 1860.

Re: Dear Carole

TinaBlunk32 — 2006-10-06 20:32:12Z

Do you know around what year the c might have been dropped from blunk.?

Thanks so much
Tina Blunk

Blunck Family

kelverl — 2006-03-04 16:42:35Z

Anna Catherina Maria Harder, born 1956(?) married a Blunck in Barkhorst, near Ahrensboek. Does that ring a bell with anyone? Chances are, that branch of the Blunck family probably still resides in Germany. The above record dates to around 1882.

BLUNCK/BLUNK

2006-01-22 21:17:34Z

Re: looking for info

cyntashcuddles — 2005-01-11 17:38:29Z

That email is out of date. You can contact Beverly (her sister) at cyntashcuddles@aol.com

Blunck from Denmark

BeverlyRosenzweig — 2005-01-11 01:40:09Z

I had posted here before, and am hoping to get some help again.I had started looking for my family 2 or 3 years ago and had to give up because it as driving me mad. Well here I am again going mad yet again! I have researched my great grandfather back to Ebeltoft Denmark. I think I found his parents, not sure, but am drawing a dead end. Hoping someone can help.

Svend Rudolf Blunck 08/07/1888 -05/1996
Clara Johnson - wife no dates
Sons Carl, Svend Jr (also know as Rudy) Franklin and daughter Else.

Parents I think are:
Joachim Christian (father), Else Petrea Christine (Hansen maden name) and a sister Henriette.

Any help would be greatly welcome.

Beverly

Christian Blunck, Spangle WA.

Jean_M — 2004-04-27 01:53:23Z

Would like to make contact with anyone from this family,
Christian Blunck, b. Apr.1853, Posen, Germany, d.1835, WA.
Amelia Rhoweder, Ro'weder, b. Apr. 24, 1857, Germany.

Their children:
1 Bertha b. 1876, d. 1962, Spokane, WA. (My line)
2. Annie, b. 1882, d. 1965, Spokane, WA
3. Freda B ? d ? Seattle, WA
4. Fred, b. 1879, d. ? Orland, CA
5. Carl A. (AKA Charles), b. 1885, d. 1948, Spokane, WA
6. Celia, b. 1886, d. 1975, possibly in Spangle, WA
7****William, (AKA Wilhelm) b. 1889, d. 1891, poss. in Germany or aboard ship.

All above children born in Germany, poss. Posen

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rohweder, Ro'weder,
1. Amelia, above married Christian Blunck.
A couple of her brothers....:
I can not identify one called Gustv or Augustus Ro'weder.

FOLLOWING IS ONE OF AMELIA'S BROTHERS FAMILY.
Ernest Carl Rohweder, b. 1864, in Gluckstadd, Germany, d. 1940, Spokane. Married: Katie Laura Jensen in Dixon Cala, Germany in 1868. Children:
Nettie Margrathe b. 1893 in Spangle, WA.
Maggie, b. 1894, in Spangle
Hildagurde Elinore, b. b. 1895, Spangle, WA
Edna Anna, b. 1899, in Spangle, WA, D. 1997, have obit
Grace Hellen, b. 1902, Spangle, WA.
Helen Amelia, b. 1903,

darrel/william/howard/anna/ blunck

DarrelBlunck50 — 2004-04-17 10:04:39Z

Looking for Blunck's here's what we know. Anna is mother of William B. Blunck he's the brother of Herman,Henry,&Clara &husband of Dorothea, father of Howard & Vivian. Howard is father of William H. Blunck, Howard adopted William (Richard L. Anderson in 1936 or 37). William is my father, I'm Darrel. Would like the find more info on Blunck, I have some more info & pic,s to share.
Our E-Mail is; mama59duke@aol.com

Re: BLUNCK family, Germany>WA

selena55 — 2004-03-14 03:48:33Z

My husband has a GGGuncle who's last known address was
Seattle Washington, his name was Edward L. Blunck he had two sons, one of them was Jack and his wife was Hildagarde, maybe, do any of these names ring a bell?

Re: from Donna L. Smith

DSmith5751 — 2004-03-14 01:46:52Z

Janice,

I tried to email yo provately but it didn't work. Please conact me at dsmith1216@aol.com

Re: from Donna L. Smith

2004-03-12 02:31:00Z

I live in WY. But the WI is interesting to me because my grandfather and several of his siblings were born in the area of Appleton WI.

Contact me at flyakite2@juno.com

Re: from Donna L. Smith

larryandjan_1 — 2004-03-11 02:17:30Z

Donna, my gggrandfather is also Henry Smith. I have a little information on gggrandmother, Mary Luke, and have his children's names. My ggrandfather was his son, Isaac Smith.
I would be happy to share any info that you do not have.
.... Janice Cox Davis

Re: from Donna L. Smith

2003-01-11 01:41:16Z

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. If you would send a message to me at flyakite2@juno.com, and give me a bit more information I would appreciate it. That name isn't ringing any bells in my head but I will try to get some research done soon.

Re: from Donna L. Smith

2002-08-13 15:41:06Z

It wouldbe great to hear from you at my email address. At the moment I am not sure of an Edward Blunck in my file but will look it up to see. Anyway it still would be fun to communicate!

flyakite2@juno.com is the address.

Re: from Donna L. Smith

2002-08-13 15:41:02Z

Re: from Donna L. Smith

2002-08-13 03:28:19Z

hello. i am the great grandaughter of Edward Blunck. my family is in oklahoma, and would like to talk to you about the blunck family. hope to hear from you!

Re: Frederick O. Blunck

2002-05-25 23:02:19Z

You are not going to believe this! I am researching the Hans Peter Blunck family in Scott co, IA, as Mike's gggaunt, Maria Vogt Blunck, is his wife! I have an article in German about Hans Peter Blunck and John Christian Vogt, brother to Maria, coming from Schieren, Sedeberg, Germany/Holstein, 23 August 1847! Haven't translated it all, but now I will!

Seems like there is a good chance that Frederick Otto Blunck and Hans Peter Blunck are somehow related--do you know anything more? I have information from state and federal census about the HP Bluncks, and pictures of the family gravesite in Pine Hill Cem., Davenport.

Amazing!

John Henry Blunck

2000-12-10 17:25:16Z

I would be interested in learning more about these two you listed in your message. They COULD be brothers of my great grandfather but at this time I can't be sure. Please contact me at flyakite2@juno.com

from Donna L. Smith

2000-12-10 17:19:10Z

At this time I don't have any information on either Edward or Otto Blunck. I will see if I can learn anything and get back to you. Or you can contact me again at flyakite2@juno.com

Re: FOB, b.Germ c1811, d.c1856 ?Uinta Mts

2000-12-06 21:19:25Z

Montford Martin, grt-grt grndson to Frederick Otto Blunck (c1811-?1856/7/8)
contact: pmartin@gte.net

Share with FOB's grt-grt-grt grndson

2000-12-01 20:02:56Z

.M. has e-m'd Jackie Ayers-Berry, for starters.
Have sent PAF to LDS, Salt Lake Fam. Library.
Have some info on FOB b. 1811 Ger -> probab d. 1856 in Uinta Mts.
Utah Territory. .Montford Martin. 12/1/00

Blunck family

2000-03-29 19:10:18Z

I have a Cecil Elton Blunck born May 29, 1900 died Nov. 8, 1971 He was married in 1921 and they had 6 children--Betty, Bonnie, Jerry, Darrel, Ernest, and Roy. Cecil ws the son of William Henry Blunck who my father's uncle. Please e-mail me at flyakite2@juno.com for further info. We may be onto something interesting here!

Blunck family info

2000-03-07 08:09:00Z

The Blunck family members I am aware of came from Germany in 1852 and settled in Iowa. From there they migrated to Colorado and Wyoming. Contact me at flyakite2@juno.com and we can compare notes to see if any are related.

BLUNCK family

2000-03-07 08:05:29Z

My Blunck ancestors came from Lubeck, Germany area in 1852 and settled in Iowa.

Blunck surname

2000-01-02 19:23:03Z

I am looking for information on a Howard Blunck that lived in Neb. and Ks. in 1930 or later.Had an adopted son by the name of William (Bill).Don't have much info on this family but would like to hear from anyone that may have any info on them. This is my husbands father and grandfather. Thanks.

BLUNCK family, Germany>WA

1999-05-04 15:59:43Z

I am a BLUNCK descendant. Where did your family settle. Mine came from Germany and settled in Washington. Carl is a family name.

looking for info

1999-04-20 08:02:36Z

i am looking for info on svend blunck who married clara johnson approx 1913. they had 3 sons carl rudolph and franklyn and a doughter who died in infancy.

i am also looking for a male child born approx 1940-1941 with the given name of andrew blunck. this child was placed for adoption shortly after birth. please e-mail me at garysmom@wallnet.com

Blunck Family - Rock Island Co, IL to Webster Co, IA

CHazlitt4029 — 2001-06-28 15:53:50Z

Looking for information regarding a Frederick/Fredrick Otto Blunck and family from Schlewig-Holstein area of Germany. Immigrated to IL/IA area through New Orleans on the Bark Desiree and Tully on 27 June 1847. He came with his wife Mary, 2 sons Henrich and Otto F. and a daughter (apparent) Doris. We have never heard any more information as to Mary and Doris. We assume that they died either in route or shortly after arriving in the States. If you recognize anything on this information or have suggestions as to where to look in Germany (town, village, etc), please email me. Thank you..

Fredrick O. Blunck

CHazlitt4029 — 2001-06-28 15:53:50Z

Dear Phyllis,

It is sure nice to meet you. I have heard your about the dropping of the "C" from Blunck name also. Fredrick is my Gr. Gr Grandfather and of course because I still work with the 'C' I descend from Otto who was my mother's grandfather. I do have a copy of the passenger's list that Fredrick and the two boys are listed on. However I also show with him what appears to be his wife and daughter. Here is how it is listed:

Friederick Blunck age 36 male workman from Holstein destination St.Louis (this is followed by)

Maria Blunck age 35 female from Holstein rest same (followed by)

Hinrich Blunck age 13 male from Holstein (followed by)

Otto Blunck age 8 male (rest same) (followed by)

Doris Blunck age 1 1/2 female (rest same).

I have never seen it written about an Annie though I have heard this story from other Blunk relatives. Can you tell me where this information came from?

They came over on the Danish Ship Desiree and Tully from Hamburg arrived in New Orleans on 27 June 1847. It seems that Maria and Doris died somewhere in either New Orleans or on the way up the Mississippi towards Iowa/Illinois area.

I have yet to determine where in Holstein or Hamburg area they originally came from.. It is one of my many 'brick walls' that I need to break through..

Would love to correspond further with you, as I have a lot of questions for you. Maybe together we can figure this all out.

hazlitt@cts.com

Dear Carole

CHazlitt4029 — 2001-06-28 15:53:50Z

Would love to find out more about the family.
John Henry is our side of the family.
John Henry married Angeline Devinnry.May 8,1857
Otto Fredrick married Elizabeth Smith in Nov of 1865.
I hope that is right. John Angeline Son John
Henry Blunk Is where the "c" was droped married Barbara Ann Cook
There son William Henry Blunk married Anna Salina Glenn
William Anna were my Grandma Grandpa.
Iwill half to get back to you as to who Found
this inf. Now if this sounds like some of the things
you have then we are on track.
puffpmn@juno.com

Blunck in Iowa/OK

DSmith5751 — 2001-06-22 23:18:50Z

I am looking for an Edward Blunck and an Otto Blunck. They married sisters Eliza and Clara respectively. The Smith family lived in Rock Island, Canoe Creek Twp in 1860. After his wife died (Henry Smith) he went with his daughters and their families to OK.

Blunck in Iowa

DSmith5751 — 2001-06-22 23:18:50Z

Hi Carole and all,

Elizabeth Smith was my great grandfather's sister. Please include me in this information flow.

Re: from Donna L. Smith

DSmith5751 — 2002-12-15 00:28:04Z

Patty,

I am interested in corresponding. I don't know if I can add much to you information. All I knowis that my greatgrandfather's sister Clara Smith married Edward Blunck. I have information from other researchers but you probably have the same thing.

Donna

Re: from Donna L. Smith

DSmith5751 — 2002-08-13 23:14:18Z

My great great grandfather Henry Smith lived in Rock Island, IL. His daughters Eliza and Clara married Otto and Edward Blunck. Both families moved to OK. Some then went on to OR. Henry Smith died in Custer Co., OK but no one has been able to find the grave in Mt. Hope cemetery. Wilma, I think we have talked before but am not sure.

Donna

Fredrick O. Blunck

PNighswonge2040 — 2002-07-14 23:47:53Z

Fredrick O. Blunck and his two sons John Henry
and Otto Fredrick cane from Hamburg or Holstine
Germany. his wife and daughter Annie came later
and died on the ship.I do not know what his wife's
name was.I am wanting to find that out.
Fredrick O Blunck was my GR.GR.GR.Grandfather.
Down the line the "c" was droped from Blunck
to Blunk.That is on my side of the family.
I would like to find out as much as I can.
Thank you.

Blunck

PNighswonge2040 — 2002-07-14 23:47:53Z

Ann Shaw--thanks for the info. I haven't been doing my family tree for a while am trying to get back to it now
so that will give me something to start on thanks again.

Frederick BLUNCK b. 1811

123053 — 2001-07-27 23:08:05Z

Carol Phyllis...
Could I be your cousin too??
I have a Frederick BLUNCK b. 1811 m. to Elizabeth ROWE b. abt 1818 (per 1850 census)
m. in Scott County, IA bet 1838 - 1860.
(Scott County, IA is just acrossed the MISS. RIVER from Rock Island County, ILL)
I am searching the ROWE family and looking for connections. The time line looks good. Especially if his wife died in transit then he might have married Elizabeth ROWE soon after arriving... Whatshathink?
Let me know at jackjo4274@aol.com
Jackie

ElizabethROWEFrederick O. BLUNCK

123053 — 2001-07-27 23:08:05Z

Elaine,
Nice to hear from you. We are really cousins on this tree. You mentioned that you have visited the grave sites of James ROWE in St. Charles, MO and George C. ROWE near Electra, TX. Do you have pictures or obits on these people? I would love to see them if you do.
I have visited the grave site of John G. ROWE in Davenport, IA. I took photos and have a stone rubbing as well due to the weathered condition. I knew it wouldn't last much longer.
I must clarify one connection that you mentioned.
William Frank ROWE b. 1837
James F. ROWE b. 1841
George C. ROWE b. 1843
Nancy Marie ROWE b. 1848
are all children of John G. ROWE b. 1812 d. 1868 and unknown wife. They are NOT Elizabeth's kids. She is their aunt.
They were shown on the census with John's sister Elizabeth her husband F.O.BLUNCK, but they are children of John G. ROWE.
My connection comes with John G. ROWE's dau. Nancy Marie ROWE. She is my great great grandmother. But I have very little on her. Would love to find out more, as she is the "lusty lady" on my branch.
Jackie
jackjo4274@aol.com

Bluncks in Iowa

deesden — 2001-07-06 04:35:04Z

I have a Lena Scott who married a Cecil
Blunck and lived in Des Moines.Children were Betty, Bonnie, Darrel and perhaps a Larry. They are my father's aunt and uncle. Do you recognize these names?

Re: BLUNCK family, Germany>WA

gale84olym65314009031 — 2002-11-09 22:28:11Z

My Great-grandmother was Emma Blunck. She was married to Archie Ray Jewett. I am Archie Keith Jewett's oldest grand-daughter. I have started on the search for our family's ancestry. I would appreciate any information I can get. My email address is: rghudson55@hotmail.com. And my name is Robin Hudson.

Frederick BLUNCK

elainel114 — 2002-10-03 05:41:59Z

Jackie
My great grandfather, Joseph Peter Blunck, {later changed to Blunk} is the son of Frederick O. Blunck and Elizabeth Thorn Rowe Blunck. Joseph Peter Blunck/Blunk is a half-brother of your three ROWE brothers. I have much information on all of them. I have been to the gravesite of James Rowe in St. Charles MO and the gravesite of George C. Rowe near Electra TX. Joseph Peter's half-brothers on the Blunck side are Otto F. Blunck and John Henry Blunck {Blunk}. John Henry Blunk buried in Republic County Kansas. Full brother is Edward Blunck of IA/OK/OR, and full sister is Sarah Elizabeth Blunck Peterson of Iowa.
I would like to hear from you.
elainel@netins.net

Frederick O. Blunck

elainel114 — 2002-10-03 05:41:59Z

Phyllis Nighswonger,
I would like to have you contact me by email as I would like to correspond with you. Frederick Blunck was my G.G. Grandfather. I live in Iowa. As you already know part of the family spelled the name BLUNCK and other half dropped the 'c'. Thanks! I have much material to share.
elainel@netins.net

August Bernhard Christian Blunck

risinger1 — 2002-06-16 15:44:05Z

My great-grandfather was August Bernhard Christian Blunck, born 23 Feb 1862 in Kuhlenbrook, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He married Caroline Sophie Sienknecht born 7 Feb 1862. I'm not sure if they were married in Germany or the US.
They had 10 children, at least two of whom were born in Wall Lake, IA -- Louis Henry 23 Sep 1887 and Willie Henry 14 Mar 1891. August had three brothers immigrate to the US also -- Gustav, Henry and William. Anyone with any information on this family please contact me either via the list or privately. I'm stuck at this point. Thank you.