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Re: Brosch family history from Windber PA

bobbieraddon — 2009-06-10 06:33:21Z

Hi Dorothy,

I am also looking for info on Michael Brosch & Anna Stach. Would you mind sharing what you have learned about them & their family?

Bobbie

Re: Michael Brosch

bobbieraddon — 2009-06-10 06:29:17Z

Michael Brosch is the brother to my great-great grandfather, Martin Henry Brosch (Brush). I am looking for info about his wife, Anna Stach and her family, any children, etc. Would you be willing to share what info you have about the Brosch line & the Stach line, if any?

Re: Brosch family history from Windber PA

LeathaBormanBuff — 2008-03-12 18:36:23Z

Stephanie, This is the correct family. Dorothy and I are related. Michael Brosch and my Grandmother Augusta Ksionzek Borman were half brother and sister. Get in touch with me for more info.

Leatha

Brosch/Tomlinson

DHolth4399 — 2006-06-08 02:51:16Z

Looking for information regarding Lena Amelia BROSCH, who at one time lived in Nebraska we believe. Her mother's maiden name was STANG. Lena married Harvey Ward TOMLINSON, who died in Fairfield, California in 1976. Lena TOMLINSON died in 1994 in Vacaville, CA, but I believe she may have been remarried at the time to someone with the last name of EMERICK. If any of this rings a bell, please contact me at the following email address: doodlebug4now@hotmail.com.

Thanks a lot, Debra

Brosch/Tomlinson

DHolth4399 — 2006-06-08 02:51:16Z

Re: Brosch/Jahnke families in Michigan

Moonswings — 2006-03-06 16:19:56Z

Re: Brosch in Midwest

Jon_Tomlinson — 2005-08-27 18:33:45Z

Thought I would jump into this again. Though none of your names match my Brosch ancestors (I believe they went directly from NY to Nebraska), I have the fortune of living in Eureka, MO, about 30 miles from St. Louis. I don't know where you live, but if you are far away and haven't had a chance to visit, I can take pictures, get copies of originals, and the like. Let me know if interested. I do have a busy schedule, and don't know if I could get to it right away, but I would like to do that, as I've depended on people in other states for my information; this seems like a good time for payback. And we may find out that we are actually related, though going back to the "mother country". We'll see.

Jon. Oh, you can contact me at "writerjon2003@yahoo.com" or during the work week at "Jtomlinson@insituform.com".

Good Luck!

Brosch families in Michigan

Moonswings — 2005-06-30 17:54:38Z

I've just started researching my paternal grandfather's side of the family, and I'm having a difficult time finding information on these two sets of Brosch families. I would welcome any assistance. - Katherine
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August BROSCH
Born 10 Mar 1856
Migrated from Germany to USA in late 1800's
Settled in Wayne County, Michigan
Died 1928
Married Johanna (b. 1864, d. May 1942)

Children of August and Johanna BROSCH (not in order)
1) Emma (b. 26 Jul 1888 in Michigan, d. 14 May 1953, married William LANGE)

2) Elizabeth

3) Martha

4) Minnie J (b. 18 Jun 1904, d. 28 Apr 1983, married BELAIR

5) Ida G (b. 01 Apr 1906, d. 27 Oct 1983, married PRUETT)

6) Herman, Sr (had a son, Herman Jr, who had daughters Marian and Margaret)

7) August, Jr (b. 08 Nov 1886, d. 21 Jun 1979)

8) William

9) Otto

10) John

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Adolph BROSCH
Married Mary
Children:

1) Ferdinand, b. Oct 1883
2) Anna, b. Jul 1885
3) Adolph, b. May 1888
4) Millie, b. May 1890
5) Emma, b. 1892
6) Josie, b. Jun 1898
7) Ida, b. Jun 1899

Re: Brosch in Midwest

Jon_Tomlinson — 2005-05-06 09:14:23Z

Re: Brosch in Midwest

Jon_Tomlinson — 2005-05-06 09:14:23Z

Hello again, Gordon -

I just got back around to researching the Brosch side.

My Brosch family appears in the 1900 Census (without my grandmother, Lena, who was born in 1903), Omaha, Douglas, NE, in Roll 923 Book 1, 1 Ward Distr. 9, Precinct 8, p. 98A.

There's a bonus here: I know Lena's parents were Johann Brosch and Henrietta Blaze; on this census record the Brosch's are living with Johann's parents!!! Johann's parents are Ferdinand Brosch, who was born in Germany, and Carolina _____?, also from Germany. All of Ferdinand's and Carolina's parents were from Germany.

Take care,

Jonathan

More info on Brosch's in Midwest and Clara Brosch

Jon_Tomlinson — 2005-05-06 09:14:23Z

Gordon, it occurred to me that I should give you as much as I know on the children of Johann Brosch and Henrietta Blaze born BEFORE 1900, so you might be able to find the family in the census. Here are all the children, and their approximate birth year, except for Emil, Johann, and Lena, for whom I have death records and can give exact dates:

Johann, Nov 03 1890 to June 1986;
Heinrich, 1891 to ?;
Johanna, 1893 to ?;
Wilhelm, born and died 1895;
Clara, 1897 to 2002 (My Aunt Marion found her living in a nursing home in Grass Valley, CA and spoke with her a couple years ago - that's how I know my grandmother's siblings);
Emil, 8 Dec 1899 to 1 Mar 1998;
Gustaf, 1901 to ?
Lena, 21 Oct 1903 to 27 Aug 1992.

So Gordon, you should be able to find Johann(John) Brosch or Brosh married to a Henrietta with the following children living in 1900: Johann or John, Jr - age 9; Heinrich, age 8 or 9; Johanna, age 6 or 7; Clara, 2 or 3; and Emil, less than 1 yr.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: If you can find descendants of Clara, ask about Johann and Henrietta's family bible; my Aunt claims to have seen it just after Henrietta's death in 1943, but hasn't seen it since. She thought that since Clara spoke the most fluent German that she may have inherited it and passed it on to her children (she had at least 2 sons and one daughter). Also, Clara married a man surnamed Jordan.

Brosch Family Bible

Jon_Tomlinson — 2005-05-06 09:14:23Z

Seeking information on Brosch family bible owned by Johann Brosch and Henrietta Blaze, passed possibly to daughter Clara (Brosch) Jordan. Would love to connect to that side of the family and possibly obtain copies of the family tree portion of the bible.

Thanks,

Jonathan

Brosch / Lange / Wehrmeister / Schroeder families

2005-05-05 19:01:58Z

Re: Brosch in Midwest

splendipity — 2005-03-04 16:05:09Z

Harry,

I spent some time last evening going over all my Bohemian data from St. Louis census, church records, etc., and I do have some things you might want to add to yours if you don't already have them. It looks like there were two Katherine Brosch/Broz living during that time, with Joseph as a father married to a TOBERMAN. Mine is Broz, but since some of the Broz have church records for Brosch in earlier times, it is hard to differentiate unless checking for more details.

So you are now saying that yours was Rose Katherine, and not Katherine Rose?

Thanks for explaining your family line as I now believe I was given the Hlavsa info by error, and will have to find who my Catherine Broz really married!

Carol

Re: Brosch in Midwest

2005-03-04 03:37:48Z

Yes, we are talking about two different ones. The one you listed in 1880 census on Buel is the one I'm researching. We show Rose Katherine their daughter married Frank Hlavsa Jan. 15, 1883 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic church. I do not have Rsoe Katherine on the 1880 census. I figured she was working away from home. Now, I'll do some research to see if I can locate her for this census. All of her parents are buried in New Pickers cemetery. Jacob Broz (Brosch) in later years is shown living at home on 10th street. Both the mother and father show residence on 10th street when they died. I have some information on your Margaret & Joseph that I kept when I was doing research. I'll check what I have and send you a list. If you find anything on Frank Hlavsa and Rose Katherine let me know. They are buried at Ste. Peter & Paul Catholic cemetery.

Re: Brosch in Midwest

splendipity — 2005-03-04 00:45:40Z

Harry,

First, let's make sure we are referring to the same Joseph Broz/Brosch. The reason is that I have a birth for Joseph "about" 1831, and he dying on 5 Dec 1908 at 77yrs. Margaret was born "about" 1830 and died 6 Jun 1881 at 51yrs. Joseph remarried to Francesca Viskocil on 10 Jan 1887. She died 9 Jan 1928 at 74yrs. All three are buried together at St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in St. Louis.

I do not have any children listed with the 2nd marriage. Joseph, Margaret and Frances were all listed by Broz spellings on the St. Louis Catholic Cemetery site. The only Joseph Brosch I found listed was born much later.

It seems that we're referring to different Joseph's, about a generation apart in age. But I also had 9 children for Catherine mg. to HLVASA. Wonder if I was given the wrong info as there seems to be two different Catherine/Katherine Brosch/Broz about the same age. One is the one you have as sister to Jacob, but not living in the same household in 1880. Do you know where she was in 1880? The other is "Katie" - the one I found in 1880 as sister to Barbara and Mary, with a 48yr father, Joseph.

For Joseph's second marriage to Francisca, he is listed as 54yr widower and son of Joseph Broz, "backers of Dolm Lukavire in Bohemia".

There is a Jacob, boiler, & Joseph, tailor, both at residence 1726 Buel in the 1880 St. Louis Registry. Wonder if this is the Jacob and Joseph you are referring to? That seems to match the same address listed on the 1880 census you found for Joseph Brosch (1st enumeration - rejected) and then as Joseph Brosh (2nd enumeration). There is also a Josephine Broz in the 1880 census with a 7yr son, Jacob. Josephine is listed in the St. Louis Registry (after 1880) as widow of Jacob Broz, not saying that is the same one, however.

Re: Brosch in Midwest

2005-03-03 13:57:19Z

Carol - Yes thank you for the reply. I show them married that year on Jan. 15. Both were from Bohemia and had nine children. I show Jos. Brosch and Ann Toberman as her parents and both from Bohemia died in St. Louis. Besides Catherine (Katherine Rose) they had a son Jacob. Only show the two children. Found them in census listed under "Brosch". Both parents were b. approximately 1818. This is all I have except dates of death on family members. Have you found the ship or town in Bohemia?

Re: Brosch in Midwest

splendipity — 2005-03-03 06:41:39Z

Forgot to mention ..... that Catherine Broz was married to a Francis William HLAVSA in 1883. If this matches your line, I do have more info on this family.

Carol

Re: Brosch family history from Windber PA

2003-11-08 21:27:07Z

I have no Idea if this is the same family, but:
My great-great grandmother was Mary Brewer, daughter of Michael and Annie Brosch. She was 107 years old at her death. According to her obit, she was preceded in death by a sister, Freda, and brothers, Fred, William, Henry and Emil. She died on June 20, 2002 and was born Sept 30, 1894. If she was indeed the daughter of your Michael Brosch, her daughter, (my great aunt) Charlotte is still living and of sound mind in PA. I may be able to find out something from her if you let me know. Hey! We may be related!

Brosch in Texas

2003-07-11 05:00:53Z

I made a journey to Hallestville Texas to where my grandfather Benjamin Franklin Brosch was born and raised unfourtanely I did not find hardly anything on him all I know is my great grandfather was Jos. F. Brosch born 1874 died 1933 he married a (ann dialyh?) had a Robert Brosch(last known was located in California) , Anita Brosch (born March 14 1909 died feb 7 19660 and my grandfather Benjamin Brosch Born Jan 11 1913 and died june 1984) I am looking up on any history or info on my relatives I do have some pictures . MY grandfather married virginia brister and had 8 children please email me. Thanks

Re: Brosch in Midwest

2003-03-20 21:28:43Z

Dear Jonathon,

It appears that the relatives you listed are not in the same line as my ancestors unless there is some connection with Johann and Henrietta back in Germany. Do you know what part of Germany they came from and when? My known forbears orginate in Lower Silesia, a part of Poland since WW II, in the 1700s mostly in the district around what is now called Swidnica, Poland.

Two of the male ancestors moved from Silesia to the Wiesbaden and Hannover areas in the 1800s. I have met cousins from the latter location on a number of occasions.

In Hannover one of those male ancestor's name was Johann Heinrich Brosch but Johann was a very common name in those days. It referred to St. John. They may have used this religious first name until after confirmation but after that they were known by the second or secular name. So this relative went by the name Heinrich in his secular life. He also had a son Heinrich II. All of that branch remained in Germany.

Best Regards,

Gordon J. Johnson

Re: Broschs in Lavaca, Fayette, De Witt Counties, TX

2002-07-25 03:04:31Z

I do not recognize any of the names. However, if you have access to archived copies of the San Antonio Express-News you might look for the obituary of your grandfather who died in 1986. Had he died prior to 1976 I could look him up myself for you.

Matt

Re: My family

2002-04-02 20:14:54Z

Your daddy's name is Kevin. Yo momma be Norma. I'm your favorite uncle. Any other questions?

Michael Brosch

2001-03-02 12:00:00Z

Dorothy,
Was your Grandfather, Frederick, born in May of 1884 and the son of Michael Brosch born in March 1857? If these are the correct dates, then I may be able to help you. We are also in the process of doing the family tree of (Brosch/ Ksionzek/Bormann). Several of the Brosch families moved to the western part of PA while the others remained in NE PA. I would be very happy to share any of the information that we have accumulated.

My family

2000-11-30 12:31:00Z

I'm 15 and really interested in my family tree my name stems from Larry Brosch my grandfather. I think before that was Charles.
This website has my father and Mother and most of my father's family. I'd like the world to help me to unite the Brosch's. contact me via e-mail if you have any info you would like to share.
Thanks
Christina

Brosch family history from Windber PA

2000-10-10 12:00:00Z

Looking for any information pertaining to Michael Brosch who came to Pennsylvania from Germany. He was married to Anna Stach. His son Frederick Carl Brosch Sr. was my grandfather ( he lived in Winber Pa, also
in Ohio). I am interested in finding out information pertaining to Michael's arrival to the U.S. and any history from Germany. Any information would be of help. Thank you,

Dorothy

brosch

2000-09-09 12:00:00Z

raymond brosch from ohio. died 1960?california
wife adelaide [lantz] deceased
childern ;david=deceased,nancy[kevorkian]gerald,joanne=deceased.

William Joseph BROSCH

2000-03-20 12:00:00Z

Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland, Ohio
15 September, 1965

BROSCH -- William Brosch, beloved husband of Laura (nee Kiefer) father of Joseph W., Mrs. Helen Noyes of Pasadena, Calif., Carl p. (deceased), Mrs. Anne Ratzmer, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Sandals Funeral Home, 16605 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, where services will be held Monday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m.

Laura (Kiefer) BROSCH

2000-03-20 12:00:00Z

Cleveland Plain Dealer, Page 8D,
Cleveland, Ohio
17 March 1976

BROSCH, Laura. (nee Kiefer). Beloved wife of the late William, dear mother of Joseph, Helen Noyes, Anne Ratzmer, the late Carl. Grandmother of five. Great grandmother of 13. NO VISITATION. Private services. Contributions to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Jenkins Funeral Chapel.

BROSCH family from Austria-Hungary to Ohio

1999-05-04 22:31:38Z

Looking to share information with others
researching the BROSCH surname. My husband's
line comes from William Joseph BROSCH who
married Laura KIEFER. The came to the U.S.A.
and settled in the Cleveland, OH area.
Please contact me --> AmyeA@aol.com

Brosch in Texas

GeneLady51 — 2001-11-12 17:41:15Z

Frank Brosch born in Germany married Anna Holub also born in Germany. Children were Emma Elizabeth, Eleonora, Millie, Della, Hattie, Willie, Henry, Frank, Anna, Mary, Emile, and Fred. All born 1894 and after around Praha, Texas area. Is there more family out there.

Broschs in Lavaca, Fayette, De Witt Counties, TX

matt_cross — 2002-02-06 21:27:38Z

I descend from Joseph Brosch, b. 1839, d. 11 Sep 1876, Praha, Fayette, TX and his wife, Anna Anders, b. May 1841, who later married Christian Baumann. They had children: Joseph, Frank, Annie, Ludmilla, Mary, William and Adolph.

This family settled in the area of Lavaca, Fayette and De Witt Counties.

Any and all information would be appreciated.

Matt

Benjamin Brosch (RobertBrosch/AnnieGousman-siblings)

winters01 — 2003-08-15 05:41:52Z

I am the granddaughter of Benjamin Brosch. I am trying to trace my history. I know my grandfather had a sister who married name is Annie Gousman and a brother Robert Brosch. My grandfather married a Virgina Brister and had 8 children (Dorthy,Doris,Diane,Dora(my mom),Denise,Donald, Donna and Donnie) He lived in San Antonio Texas. Unfortunaley he died in 1984 of a heart attack. He served in the army(Private).If any one has any information or knows of my grandfather or any of his relatives please email me. Thanks

Re: Brosch in Midwest

splendipity — 2005-03-03 06:30:15Z

Harry,

I hope you get this message as I'm just a year late at responding! When checking the Broz board, just happened to see Brosch, which is how some of the earlier Broz settlers in St. Louis spelled their name.

I'm wondering if the family you are referring to is the same as the following:

1880 Census - St. Louis
BROZ
Joseph 48yrs Laborer Bohemia
Margaret 50 Housekeeper Bohemia (nee Toberman)
Katie 23 Housekeeper Bohemia
Barbara 20 Works Hemp Factory Bohemia
Mary 17 Housework Bohemia

Info given to me was that there was an unknown male that emigrated with them, but he either died at sea or shortly after reaching New York, about 1867, so I was told. But that info has not been confirmed.

Barbara Broz married Stephen Malecek in 1884. They had a daughter named Anna Margaret, which makes me wonder if the mother listed above had a first name of Anna as well, which is why you have her listed as such.

I'll have to look up the Baca book info on this family. Wonder if they emigrated separately, or maybe the younger children were not listed. Do the ages match what you have?

Carol Rogers

Re: My family

jtomlinson38 — 2003-03-26 19:42:05Z

Hi, Christina,

My grandmother was Lena Emily (Amelia) Brosch, born in 1903 in Germantown, Omaha, NE. Her parents were Johann Brosch and Henrietta Blaze. Johann and Henrietta had 8 children; they were, in order of birth (and all born in Germantown):
Johann, 1889;
Heinrich, 1891;
Johanna, 1893;
Wilhelm, 1895;
Clara, 1897;
Emil, 1899;
Gustaf, 1891; and
Lena, 1903.

Lena, as I said, was my grandmother, and I can give you more detail on her. The only others I know anything more about are Wilhelm, who died as an infant, Clara, who died in 2002 at the age of 104 in Grass Valley, CA around Easter, and Emil, who died at the age of 98. Clara was married to a man with the last name Jordan. Their sons are or were doctors, and their daudghter was a nurse. You can reach me at writerjon2003@yahoo.com.

Jonathan

Re: Brosch in Midwest

jtomlinson38 — 2003-03-26 19:42:05Z

I'm not sure if we're connected, but I have Brosch's in my ancestry. My grandmother was Lena Emily (Amelia) Brosch, born 1903 in Germantown, Omaha, NE. All her siblings were born about 2 years apart, and their parents were Johann Brosch and Henrietta Blaze. The children, in order by birth year, are:
Johann, 1889;
Heinrich, 1891;
Johanna, 1893;
Wilhelm, 1895;
Clara, 1897;
Emil, 1899;
Gustaf, 1901;
Lena, 1903.

I can provide more detail on my grandmother, Lena. The only others I know anything about are Clara, who married a man with the surname Jordan, and Clara died at the age of 104. Emil lived to the age of 98, and Wilhelm died an infant. Let me know if any of these names mean anything to you.

Take care,

Jonathan

Re: Brosch in Midwest

jtomlinson38 — 2003-03-26 19:42:05Z

Thanks, Gordon. No, Johann is as far back as I've gotten so far. Most of what I know about him I heard from my aunt Marion, Johann's granddaughter. She said she thought Johann may have come from the Northeast part of Germany, perhaps Prussia, but she wasn't sure.

Jonathan

Henrietta (Blaze) Brosch - Possibly Prussia to NY then NE

jtomlinson38 — 2003-03-26 19:42:05Z

Looking for information on the Blaze family, who came through Ellis Island in 1883. Do not have father's or mother's first names, though the last names are Blaze and Perkisa. They arrived with their three daughters and one son. All I know is that one daughter was Henrietta, who was 14 when the family arrived in New York. The family did not have enough money for all to make the train trip to their destination in NE, so Henrietta stayed behind, working as a servant to a wealthy Polish family in New York. At 16, she was married to a man named Fritz Gritsky or Gritski. The two had a son, and Fritz died shortly thereafter. By that time, Henrietta had the means to join her family in Nebraska, where she met and married Johann Brosch somewhere between 1888 and 1889. I can be reached at writerjon2003@yahoo.com. Thanks for your help!

Jonathan

Re: Broschs in Lavaca, Fayette, De Witt Counties, TX

wintersferret1 — 2002-07-20 16:06:55Z

My great grand father was a Josheph Brosch whom was born in 1874 died 1933 he married an Ann but the children are Robert ,Benjamin and Ann I am looking up my family history but havent gotten much All I know is that my grandfather ran away because he did not like his step mother rumors say that my great grandfather may have killed his wife Joseph had a wooden leg. All I know my grandfather resided in San Antonio Texas all my life. Unfortunately he past in 1986 before I really got involed in my family history so I missed out on alot . I do have pictures of Robert Brosch and my grandfather Benjamin and Joseph I have some other photo of two cowboys but we do not know who they are .

Brosch in Midwest

vivaann — 2002-11-08 17:26:16Z

Several German immigrants with the maiden name Brosch arrived in the midwest in the 1880s or early 1900s: Anna Maria Geisler nee Brosch, Emilie Heutte nee Brosch, Clara Evert nee Brosch and Lina Lippman nee Brosch. The last three lived and died in Chicago. The first died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1893. Lina was a niece of the other three who were sisters. Contact with any descendants will be welcomed. Many other relatives remain in Germany, especially in Hannover and Wiesbaden.

Re: Brosch in Midwest

vivaann — 2003-03-29 20:15:32Z

Jonathan T.,

Do you have any info like the following for your grandmother Lena?

Ward, Precinct, Address in Omaha?

I couldn't find anything related to Germantown. Is that supposed to be the name of a township in Douglas County, around Omaha? I was trying to find your grandmother in the 1900 census but I guess I will need a little more info.

Gordon Johnson

Re: Brosch in Midwest

HarryFabick — 2004-01-25 03:30:37Z

Read both of your messages; resonding in the hope these names will tie in. Joseph Brosch and Anna came to St. Louis, Mo . through New York with their daughter Katherine Rose and Jacob. Anna's maiden name was Toberman.They were listed in Baca book Vol. 4 p. 182p. They are from Bohemia, where I am not sure. Any help would be appreciated.