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Re: GER to MN Elizabeth Bongard

pannkass — 2008-03-12 20:27:44Z

What I would like to know is the name of the children of this Henry Kroppen. Did he ever immigrate to America or is he just the father of some of the Kroppens that did immigrate to the Plato and other areas. I know there was one Kroppen that married an Ehrke n the Lester Prairie area. My tree has Herman Kroppen on it and he immgrated to Plato MN in 1894 and I believe a Peter Hoof came at the same time he did (according to immigration papers) Then I found a Katherine Kroppen that married a Peter Hoof and lived at Bergen Twnship McLeod Co. Please get back to me. You can email me at pannkass@yahoo.com or reply here.

Re: GER to MN Elizabeth Bongard

pannkass — 2008-03-12 20:17:37Z

I don't think I can help with ancestors going back into Germany. But, I came from the Carver/McLeod area of Minnesota and I have a Herman Kroppen on a tree I'm working on. He only had 2 children A boy also Herman and a daughter that married a Mueller and lived at Hamburg, then married a Molash and later a Stock. I believe Herman was the only Kroppen that came at the time he did, but I know there were several in the Plato area already. I'm beginning to think the ones the immigrated were all decendants of the Henry Bitters you mentioned. Please get back to me and we can work this out. You can email me direct at pannkass@yahoo.com or reply here.

Continue to look for parents / family of Joseph Bongard

Cheridarn — 2008-02-22 05:00:06Z

Joseph Bongard was born in Germany in 1842....immigrated to US sometime before 1865 when he married Lida Meadows in Adams County, Illinois. Joseph and Lida had one son James in 1871. It is believed that she may have died in childbirth. Joseph remarried a second time to Alvina (I have seen it as Lavina in records) Meiser. Alvina was born in 1852. I do not have the date of Alvina and Joseph's marraige. They had 4 children...Joseph born 1873, Alice born 1875, Katie born 1877, and my ggrandmother Bessie born 1881. Does this sound anywhere near familiar to anyone researching the Bongard family???? I would appreciate any further info that anyone can help me with! My email is cheridarn@yahoo.com.

Re: GER to MN Elizabeth Bongard

LADYTREKY — 2006-12-17 20:33:18Z

MUST be related as came to Carver Co. where they all were....unable to find connection here so must be in Germany? Have you made any progress there?
email LADYTREKY@aol.com
Carole

Bongard

counts76 — 2007-04-22 01:34:00Z

I am looking for info. for a Dan Bongard. I am wanting to surprise my cousins with some info. on their Dads side of the family. All the info. I know is that Dan had 3 sons & he died when they were young. I believe he was living in Mich. when he died. I know this is not much, but maybe enough to get some info. Thanks, Donna

Re: Bangert, Bongard, Bungert

DMBaker|MA279949 — 2007-03-03 01:27:09Z

looking for Gertrude Dyson who married a Walter Bongard around 1902 from Prince Albert Ontario Canada.

Re: Bongard Family Tree

LADYTREKY — 2006-12-17 21:06:57Z

What is your information so I can see if there may be a possible connection. Can you email the file? Ours from area close to Holland....Asterlagen and Schwafheim email LADYTREKY@aol.com

Re: Bongard Family Tree

LADYTREKY — 2006-12-17 21:03:17Z

I don't know if you're related or not but please email your family tree. If I can add to yours, I will. Thanks
Carole

email LADYTREKY@aol.com

Re: BONGARD/BONGAARD(S) of Minn., Belgium

LADYTREKY — 2006-12-17 20:11:28Z

I am NOT related via the Hendricks line but do you have any on the BONGARDS that may connect with me?

Email LADYTREKY@aol.com
Thanks
Carole

Re: Any Bongards in England??

2006-11-22 21:07:14Z

hi mum!

Re: Bongard Family Tree

sjenslow — 2006-10-20 22:35:22Z

Hi, Joseph Bongard was my husbands great grandfather, they lived in Newton and Peabody Kansas. We visited area a few years ago and visited courthouses and got some information. Would love to hear from you and communicate. His great grandfathers second wife was the mother of his paternal grandmother. Hope to hear from you.
Sylvia

Bongard family in Norway

2006-09-13 08:16:17Z

Do you have any knowledge regarding the Bongard family in Norway?

Best regards John Bongard

Re: BONGARD of Mn. and Rhine,Ger.

2006-08-25 19:29:37Z

Roger,

I haven't found any other researchers so will be very happy to receive and share information with you.! PLEASE email to LADYTREKY@aol.com . Can you attach it to an email? I use FTM program. Thanks.
Carole

Re: GER to MN Elizabeth Bongard

2006-08-25 19:25:50Z

Don't know Elizabeth Bongard / Henry Kroppen at present. Will keep looking for connection to mine.
Carole

family of Strachan K Bongard,Florida...

sher2444_1 — 2006-07-04 17:37:56Z

This is a sad story, if you are related to Strachan K Bongard, please contact the Totonto Police...

Copper urn containing ashes found,51 DivisionBroadcast time: 15:01Friday, June 9, 200651 Division416−808−5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating the owner of a recently found urn containing cremated human ashes.The copper container was found on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at 504 Parliament Street.

Attached to the urn was a crematory identification card indicating:− name of deceased as Strachan K. Bongard,− date of death as August 20, 1985,− date of cremation as August 23, 1985,− cremated by Callaway Vault and Crematory Inc. in Florida.Certain personal information has been withheld for security purposes.Anyone with information is asked to contact 51 Division at 416−808−5100.

Constable Victor Kwong, Public Information, for Constable Stephanie Dugan, 51 DivisionID: 101341 / 2
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Copper urn containing ashes found,51 DivisionAbove: Cremation box with ashesID: 101342 / 2

Re: BONGARD of Mn. and Rhine,Ger.

2006-05-01 01:50:34Z

Carole, Catherina Willemsen is my GG Grandfather's sister. I have much info on them

Re: Any Bongards in England??

simonricher1 — 2006-04-19 23:08:36Z

My mum is a Bongard via her grandfather - William Roy Gilbert Bongard. He came over from Picton, Ontario in Canada during WWI and married Eva Emily Wilkins once the war finished.

Re: Bongard Family Tree

simonricher1 — 2006-04-19 23:05:31Z

Hi, I'm also related to the Bongards from Picton Ontario. I've managed to trace back to Conrad Bongard who moved to Canada from Philadelphia. If you have any information to share I would be very grateful to receive it. I've hit a brick wall with Conrad and I can't find out where in Europe he came from, I'm presuming Netherlands or Germany?

Regards
Simon

Catharina Bongards Willemsen

2006-04-14 23:17:48Z

I have info regarding Catharina Bongards who was born in 1809 Moers Germany

Re: BONGARD/BONGAARD(S) of Minn., Belgium

2006-03-24 02:16:08Z

My Bongards were in Carver Co., Mn. and founded the town of Bongards there. They were from Germany but VERY close to the Dutch border and spoke a German sounding like Dutch. Have you found anymore of your family. Ours were from Asterlagen and Schwalfheim , Kreis Moers, Rhineland, Germany.

email: LADYTREKY@aol.com

Re: GER to MN Elizabeth Bongard

2006-03-24 02:07:39Z

Angela,

It seems very unlikely your Bongard would come to Norwood, Mn. and NOT be related to MY Bongard in Carver Co.! ,Mn.,! Carver Co. has a town named Bongard. Have you found out anymore? Their town was Asterlagen and / or Schwalfheim , Kreis Moers, Rhineland, Germany. I haven't gotten more than that. Email : LADYTREKY@aol.com
Carole

The Family of Conrad Bongard, Prince Edward Co., Ontario

2005-06-03 19:32:19Z

The Descendants of Conrad Bongard and their Allied Families, of Prince Edward Co., Ontario, Canada, invite you to attend a FAMILY REUNION, to be held Sunday, July 24, 2005, commencing at 10 AM, at Smugglers Cove, Prince Edward Co. For reservations you may contact Gene Noble, genoble7@aol.com or Sue Vickerman, svickerman@msn.com Maps, directions , and a list of accomodations provided upon request.

Re: CONRAD BONGARD - Hessen-Hanau Artillery.

2004-09-07 19:37:02Z

Hi Robert,
My name is David Alton Bongard and I reside in Prince Edward County. I am a direct descendent of Conrad Bongard
and very interested in my family tree. I'd be glad to exchange information with you, regarding our branch of the tree. Drop me a line anytime, by e-mail.
David Bongard

Bongard's of Marysburg Ts., Ontario.

2004-07-09 21:50:52Z

At the Rose House Museum at Waupoos, North Marysburg,
Prince Edward County, Ontario, not far from Picton,
there will be a Hessian Day celebration to honour the
early Hessian soldier/settlers who came to this virgin
land in 1784 to settle under the most trying conditions.
Your ancestor Conrad Bongard, the Hanau Artilleryman
from Lohrhaupten, was one of them. The vent takes place
on Saturday, 21. August 2004 at the Rose House Museum.
Big tent, music, food, entertainment, descendant tables,
great happy reunion and get-together. Would someone
please tell Mrs. Ruth Hyslop of Fairport Harbor, Ohio,
and Susan Vickerman of Florida. Tell them I will be there
too. I will be presenting a 'Hessian Soldier' plaque to the
Museum.
Greetings,
John Helmut Merz,
Hamilton, Ontario

Re: BONGARD/BONGAARD(S) of Minn., Belgium

2003-07-30 19:09:58Z

My grandfather (my father's stepfather), was John M. Bongard born in California in 1896 or so. His parents were both born in Belgium, but I have no idea what their names were. John Bongard had an older sister named "Phyllis". Do my Bongards have any connection to yours?

Bongaards Family

2003-05-05 16:30:26Z

I am searching for descendants of John and Annie Bongaards who emigrated to Boston, Mass., in 1903/1904 with their children Clara, Caroline, John and Louisa from London, England.

Re: family tree..bongard in switzerland

2003-02-16 20:11:31Z

I found my greatgrandfather peter bongard in the sacramento,california census for 1860. Heis listed as being from switzerland and his wife louise from france. His age was 56. victoria bongard dobson vdobson827@aol.com would appreciate a reply if any of this information is familiar.

Re: Bongard Family Tree

J_Hendricks — 2004-08-03 03:50:12Z

Hi Simon,
There are also Bongard/Bongarts/Bongartz families originating in Belgium.

Re: BONGARD/BONGAARD(S) of Minn., Belgium

J_Hendricks — 2004-08-03 03:50:12Z

Please note new e-mail address for Julie Hendricks:
jewelannah@juno.com

THANK YOU

Bongard family

jcook1952 — 2005-07-29 00:28:13Z

Dawn,
I'm related to a Joseph Bongard, married to Catherine Schneider, born in Alceice-Lorraine abt.1827-28. He, his wife, and children, Adeline 6, Henry 4, and Emily 71/2 months, departed from LaHarve, France Dec. 22,1865 aboard the ship "The Jeannie-Alice" bound for New Orleans. I would like to see the Bongard info from Germany to see is there is a connection. Thanks, Jim Cook

e-mail reply

jcook1952 — 2005-07-29 00:28:13Z

Dawn,
I haven't found where your address is posted.
My address is:
cookjlcb@worldnet.att.net
Thanks for your help.
Jim

wanting relations of JAMES BONGARD of Brighton, England

kbongard — 2004-08-17 14:10:53Z

Trying to locate ancestors/siblings of JAMES BONGARD born Brighton 07/11/1839. Married EMILY ROSSITER (b. 29/05/1856 Hatfield, Herts) on 06/11/1877, and moved to NZ where he died in Devonport, Auckland on 10/05/1897.
Had several children, but I've hit a wall with going further back....

Re: BONGARD/BONGAARD(S) of Minn., Belgium

vdobson4316 — 2004-03-21 02:58:15Z

My father's [Victor Bongard] cousin, John Francis Bongard, was born in California August 27, 1894. His father,John was born in Luxemberg and his mother, Felicia, in Belgium. He had a sister,Felecie. He was married to Ivah. He died in Wichita, Kansas in 1968 and Ivah in 1953. They are buried in Alt/Ang Prot Cemetary at Angels Camp California-Calaveras County along with other members of this Bongard family. Could this be the family you are looking for?

Re: family tree..bongard in switzerland

vdobson4316 — 2004-02-23 00:07:29Z

Re: BONGARD/BONGAARD(S) of Minn., Belgium

vdobson4316 — 2004-02-23 00:07:29Z

I believe your john bongard was my brother victor bongard's cousin. Did he die in wichita kansas in Sept 1968?

bongards--Peter,John, Joseph and Nicholas

vdobson4316 — 2004-02-23 00:07:29Z

Has anyone done research on the above? They lived in Angels Camp,CA in the 1800's. Peter Bongard is my grandfather. How about a Peter Bongard listed in the 1860 Sacramento census--2nd ward. I have information but need to fill in the blanks.

Re: CONRAD BONGARD - Hessen-Hanau Artillery.

merzhessian — 2005-05-07 14:14:38Z

Hello Elke, thanks for your good wishes to the new year 2003, may it bring for you a visit to beautifull Lohrhaupten,
in the Floersbachtal in the Spessart Mountains, place of
birth of Conrad Bongard, the Hanau Artilleryman, who
settled in Prince Edward County, Ontario at Lake Ontario.
You find more about the Floersbachtal on this website
http://www.meinestadt.de go for Hessen and type in
Lohrhaupten. Good luck.
John Merz http://home.cogeco.ca/~hessian

Re: Bongard search

merzhessian — 2005-05-07 14:14:38Z

Hello Dawn -
in an earlier posting to this Board you mentioned that
you have quite some information about the BONGARD
family in Germany. My question - are you referring to
the Hanau Artilleryman Conrad Bongard who settled
in the Bay of Quinte in 1784, or are you talking about
a different twig of the Bongard tree.
As there are other origins of the Bongard's mentioned
on this Board, it would be nice to know with which one
you identify.
Thanks for your reply to this Board.
John Merz, researching Hessian soldiers of the AmRev.

Looking for info on Joseph Bongard

bbongard1 — 2003-11-08 18:05:45Z

I am looking for info on my gggrandfather Joseph Bongard. Born 1842 in Germany. Married to Alvina Meiser. Children were James, Joseph, Alice, Katie and Bessie. Lived in Illinois. Then Kansas.

BONGARD/BONGAARD(S) of Minn., Belgium

JulieHendricks — 2003-01-25 22:44:59Z

Seeking decendants of Bongard/Bongaard family of Carver County Minnesota. We may be related. Great Grandfather was Sylvester William Hendricks b. May 1838 in Tongerlo, Limburg, Belgium, son of Mathias Hendricks and Maria Lucia Bongard. GGrandfather came to Cologne carver County in 1861. We know other Bongards lived there. Can anyone help?

Re: Bongard search - Bongard's Wife.

@@hessian@cogeco.ca — 2003-05-06 22:41:36Z

With having the name Susan CARR come up in the
previous posting, I would like to contribute a section
quoted in my book"The Hessians of Upper Canada",

p.150: "Bongard married a widow CARR, whose husband
had died as prisoner in Virginia. Bongard eventuallu settled
in the 5th Township, where he died Jan. 1840, aged 89.
His wife Susan died Feb. 1846, aged 98."

p.151: Researchers Question:
"Are we possibly dealing with two wives, Susan Carr,
and Susannah Houseman? Or Susan Carr is Susannah Houseman? The first three children perhaps the children
of Carr's or Houseman's first husband and adopted by Conrad?

The answer may be that Carr was the maiden name of Susannah Houseman, Susannah being the German
equivalent of Susan. Another interesting fact emerges
when studying the military records of the Hessen-Hanau
Artillery Corps under the command of Captain Pausch.
There was a cannoneer Ludwig Karl Theodor Haussmann, who according to the Journal of Captain Pausch, lost his
life at the battle of Saratoga in Oct. 1777, but according to the military records was only wounded and taken prisoner, and consequently ended up with Conrad Bongard at the
prison camp of Charlottesville, Virginia. According to a
letter by descendant Susan Vickerman in Florida, Susan
Carr's husband died while imprisoned in Virginia.
Perhaps that was the Hanau Artillery man Hausemann."

Susan Vickerman also wrote that Susan Carr was, supposedly, a native of Philadelphia, and that she married Conrad Bongard in Philadelphia (no proof of this). Mary
is the first child born 1770, then Dorthy, and then Bernard
(No birthdates for these children). The next child is
Christiana (1788), and there are five more born after this; the last one born inn 1800."

Who was Susan Carr, that the $64 question?
John Merz, researching Hessian soldiers of the AmRev.
http://home.cogeco.ca/~hessian

Re: CONRAD BONGARD - Hessen-Hanau Artillery.

2003-04-08 00:19:22Z

I found your posting very interesting as Conrad is my g. g. g. g. g. grandfather and I would like to be able to fill in his ancestors for my family tree.
If you would provide me with information to this end I would be most appreciative.

Thank You

Re: Bongard search

2003-04-08 00:19:22Z

My relationship to Conrad goes back about 9 generations.
While in Philadelphia he married a widow, Victoria Carr and they had Mary Ann b. 20 October, 1789 in Adolphustown, d 20 Sept 1877 and m. William Phippins; Bernard m. Phoebe Palmatier; Conrad (junior) m. Jane Dulmage; Frederick m. Sarah Knapp; John m. 1st Miss VanVlack & 2nd Abigail Tobey; Margaret m. John Canon; Dorothy m. 1st Mr. McGraw & 2nd Rowland Griffith, Christina m. Peter Rose. I have included my .ged file in hopes that it will help.

GER to MN Elizabeth Bongard

mtemplin135 — 2005-03-17 23:56:07Z

I have an ancestor Elizabeth Bongard. She was born 1841 in Germany. She immigrated in 1886 to Norwood, MN. She married Henry Kroppen. Does anybody know who her ancestors are?

Bongard Family Tree

bbongard — 2003-10-15 06:09:48Z

I am looking for info on my ggrandfather James Bongard. Born in Illinois in 1863. Married Minnie May Penny she was from Kansas.

Re: bongard history switzerland

esal2maggiebbridget2 — 2006-02-09 00:42:11Z

Please review the origin of the surname Bongart/ Bongard.
You say there are 2 origins: 1 from France which you describe and the other origin as German. I have known of Bongard/Bongart on my tree from Prussia, but just this week have found good records with help from a friend in Germany.
Please tell the story of this surname again. Thank you !

Re: Bongard Family Tree

esal2maggiebbridget2 — 2006-02-09 00:30:27Z

I have Prussian Bongarts'/ Bongards' on my tree, researching back to the 1700's. No one that I know of in the US was related. Please write if your Bongart family was from the Adenau, Kelburg, Dorsel area (Eifel region, Ahr river) Prussia.

Re: Bongards

cabrown43 — 2004-12-24 17:00:12Z

BONGARDS in PRUSSIA /Mn.

cabrown43 — 2004-12-24 17:00:12Z

I don't know the town ( maybe Dusseldorf,Vinn Moers,Germ) storebut my Catharina BONGARD b. 1809 came to US abt 1858 to Carver Co.,Mn. Her husband was Arnold WILLEMSEN b 1811. Many descendants there still. there. A town named Bongard was started by them and still has a store there.
email.
thanks

BONGARD of Mn. and Rhine,Ger.

cabrown43 — 2004-12-24 17:00:12Z

Our earliest Bongards ancestry is Catharina b. 1809 Schwafheim, Moers, Rhineland, Ger. Anyone know where that is? Parents are probably Louis and Wilhelmina Bongard. Settled in Carver Co., Mn., mid 1850's. Related to WILMSCHEN also of same town/area. Protestant. Any possibilities or info on town location? Email answer preferred.
Carole