Christoffel - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Christoffel Family-Illinois

LOS7826 — 2011-04-23 21:37:55Z

Hey, Ron!

Hope you're still there. I have made a connection to the Fizenne branch if you are interested. gillin5@ticon.net

Re: Looking for info.

dschulz129 — 2010-08-19 16:21:26Z

Sorry it took so long to reply, but I wanted to get permission from the person I was helping with their family tree. I may be able to find and email his obituary in our local paper if you would be interested. You can reply to me at dschulz@myexcel.com with christoffel in the subject line.

CHRISTOFFEL, CLEMENT W
DOB 11/18/1905 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
DOD 02/20/1970
SERVED US ARMY
RANK TEC4
Buried at Sitka, Alaska
Married Frances Hull
Father: Henry
Mother: Margaret "Gretchen" Trester

Re: Wisconsin Christoffels

dschulz129 — 2010-08-19 16:19:29Z

Tom,
I am helping a friend with his family tree. Nicholas Christoffel is a descendant of his. I see in one message you listed Nicholas' birth and being in 1845 and in another in 1843 and his death in 1891.
The information I have lists his birth as 4/4/1845 and his death as 9/29/1922. I have found him in the census reports up to 1920. Can you give me any clarification on this?
If you want you can email me at dschulz@myexcel.com with Christoffel in the subject line. I would appreciate whatever help you can give me. Deb Schulz

Re: Wisconsin Christoffels

LOS7826 — 2009-10-31 19:29:36Z

I found this website and MY Christoffel John/Joannes 1812 is on it as is your Angela Herriges/Herrigs and her Christoffel kid or kids. Also many hore Herrigs, and I believe Angela's birth record as well. These are church records from KRUV as they list it. This is actually Krov/Kroev/Croev. Maybe this will help you, and maybe somehow we can also connect the dots with our clans. Unfortunately for me, no dad is listed, so now I'm wondering if my guy was illegitimate or dad just was not listed. According to his death cert. his dad was Jacob, and mom was Elizabeth. Elizabeth Christoffel is the name of the mother of John 1812 on the record at the following website.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pick/kruv5...

Re: Looking for info.

geeter3 — 2009-10-29 21:24:16Z

Christoffel

Clement Christoffel, 64, for-
mer Two Rivers resident, died
Friday at Sitka, Alaska.
Survivors include his wife,
three sons and two daughters,
all at home; and his father,
Henry Christoffel, and two
sisters Mrs. Frank Shimek and
Mrs. George Laque, all of Two
Rivers.

Manitowoc Herald Times
February 21, 1970

Re: Christoffel ancestry

eberhac — 2009-10-14 01:21:44Z

Looking for information on Jacob Christoffel born 1813died 1887 wife Eva M Kochendorfer lived in Dekalb Co Indiana. Trying to find out who his parents were. Children were Adam, Mary, Jacob, Julie, Elizabeth, Charles.

Re: Christoffel ancestry

LOS7826 — 2009-10-05 22:45:36Z

Thanks. I just have a sense that there is a connection to the Aurora and some Wisconsin ones, but where? Back in Germany? Hmmm.

Re: Christoffel ancestry

nillarita — 2009-10-04 23:41:55Z

Hmmm. My John H b1859 says in all the census that he is from Germany and his wife likewise, have no sibs for him, just know he lived in Aurora the bulk of his children stayed there also. Just talked to my Mother in law (this is her Mother's family) all she knows is her Grandad Peter, son of John H came to Iowa from Aurora to work for a farmer and stayed. All of his family were/are still in Aurora. She is going to get in touch with her cousins in Aurora and see what they know. If a connection is made to your Christoffel's I will get in touch with you again. Thank you for replying.
Happy hunting
Nillarita

Re: Christoffel ancestry

LOS7826 — 2009-10-04 17:28:32Z

The John I have, son of my great-great grandfather John was born 1855-1856 in Illinois;either in Evanston or Chicago wold be my guess. I found a marriage for him under CHRISTOPHEr Mar 17, 1877 in Cook County, Married to a Mary C. Johansen b. 1854-1855 in WI. Her parents born Canada.Other son of elder John was a Jacob b. abt. 1863 in IL;again assuming either Evanston or Chicago. For both boys, I also would not rule out a possible Aurora, IL birthplace.

Re: Christoffel ancestry

nillarita — 2009-10-04 08:35:30Z

Am a out-law down the line of the Aurora Chrisoffel famdango...I can relate to the frustration. I am stuck at John H(Henry?) Christoffel b May 1859 Germany m 1884 to Elizabeth Berg b Jan 1860 Germany. Know the names are correct, the births are close, and Germany/Prussia/Bremen. Have their children and down but nothing up. Do you have any info on them?

Re: Any Christoffels with an "s" from Holland?

pavone — 2009-07-07 19:42:55Z

We believe our Christopher/Christoffel family is the one that emigrated from Holland to Staten Island, NY. We have had some DNA testing done and found another family to whom we are definitely related. They show a pedigree back to Hans Christoffel.

You might be interested to know, however, that their DNA shows a Norwegian root. That's not surprising since Hans wife was Trynjtie Blom who was born in Stockholm as were her parents.

I would be very interested in your research.

Regards,

Elaine Pavone
(mother-in-law of Jack Leland Christopher, Jr.)

Re: Christoffel ancestry

LOS7826 — 2009-05-02 17:59:32Z

When and where was Jacob born? Any idea who his parents were? If you look below in previous threads, I corrected some of my initial info. and my g-g grandfather was actually John, and HIS dad was Jacob Christoffel, who was said to have abt. 22-23 kids from 2 marriages, or it's John who had all of the kids;family seems not to have first names straight, so who knows?. Also mention has been made by elderly family members of property in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois and my g-granfather Frank's older sibs from marriage one (if John is the one w/all the kids) got all the property and the 2nd set of kids nothing, or John is the one who got short-changed. This was all done before Jacob (or is it John?) died, and lots of Christoffels there in Aurora area also. Hard to make sense of it all.I just can't make the connection to 2 Rivers or Aurora yet. Frustrating.

John had a son Jacob b.abt. 1863 in Illinois(Chicago or Evanston), who I thought ended up in Missouri, but later found that THAT Jacob had a Henry as his father, if one is to believe info. on his death certificate. I do believe there is a connection to the Two Rivers area Christoffels and my Chicago Christoffels, thinking perhaps John b.Sep 22 1812 in Croev/Krov, Rheinland, Prussia (I think that's by the Belgium or Luxembourg border), and did not die in 1918, but on Feb. 28, 1893 in Chicago, had brothers, one who I think is Matthias Christoffel, who went back and forth from IL to WI, as did his sons. John may have had a mother named Elisabeth.

My Christoffels have had various records under CHRISTOPHER and CHRISTOPHEL also. The surname Christoffel is a diminutive variation of CHRISTOPHER, from what I've been able to gather.

Re: Christoffel ancestry

BethChristoffel — 2009-05-02 01:59:26Z

If you are engaged in searching the Christoffels through Eagle Rive ( county) Two Rivers (County) or Racine (county!!) we might be connected!! My husband' father was actually born in Seattle, but his parents were in the Two Rivers were a team and his grandprents ran the trading post for the Indians earlier! Would love to connect and complete the picture - we have four children - three boys carrying the name forward!! all the best, Beth

Looking for info.

WunGrump1 — 2009-01-25 03:38:11Z

My name is Clayton Christoffel. I am looking for any one who would hav any information about my father Clement W. Christoffel.His father was Henry .

Obituary of Commander George W. Christoffel, d. 2/28/1975 in Merrick, NY

cmovahed — 2005-07-24 02:47:58Z

Commander George W. Christoffel, U.S. Navy (Ret.) died at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre on Friday, February 28, 1975, at the age of 70. Commander Christoffel was the son of Major John B. Christoffel and Mrs. Isabelle Pasco Christoffel, who came to Merrick from Brooklyn, New York in 1910. He is survived by his sister, Louise, with whom he made his home at 1814 Yale Road after being released from the Naval Hospital in 1947, where he was being treated for injuries received during World War II. He is survived also by a brother, John, of Richmond, Virginia, who is a noted antiquarian. Miss Christoffel had been associated with the Merrick Library for many years. Commander Christoffel entered the Navy early in 1942 as a Senior Grade Lieutenant and served under Admiral Nimitz in the China Seas. Before entering the service he was manager of tours and conventions with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in Richmond, Virginia. Memorial Services were held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 3. Memorials may be given to the Endowment Fund of the Cathedral or to the American Lung Association, Roslyn, New York.

Christoffel family in Illinois - Kane, DuPage, and Kendall counties

yangti — 2005-03-22 06:23:38Z

I am seeking information on the relations of Peter Christoffel, born Oct 1864 in Luxemburg or Germany. He married Margaret (Maggie) Romes in Kane County, Illinois, on 6 Oct 1887. Peter and Margaret had at least six children:
Joseph b. 24 Jun 1889
George J b. 6 Mar 1891
Elizabeth b. 14 Feb 1893 (married Peter Frank Heinz)
Jenny b. Mar 1894 (married ? Weirich)
Helen b. about Jun 1896/1897 (married ? Somek)
Frank J b. Jan 1898

Peter may have been related to John H Christoffel, born May 1865 in Germany or Luxemburg, who married Christina/Christena Romes on 25 Nov 1891 in Kane County, Illinois. It looks to me like two brothers marrying two sisters, but I have no proof. John and Christina had at least six children as well:
Joseph b. Jul 1893
Lizzie b. Nov 1894/1895
Elsie b. about 1896
Katie b. Jul 1897
Annie b. about 1900/1901
Margaret b. about 1902/1903

Any information on the Romes family would also be much appreciated, as I have nothing on them other than what is above.

Jacob Christoffel

katyberyl — 2004-07-11 18:29:29Z

John Becker,
I posted a reply to your quiry for Jacob Christoffel. I could not find my reply to you on this message board.
Did you receive it?
I know about Jacob Christoffel and Elisabeth Gerlinger Christoffel. My grandmother was married to their son, Martin Christoffel.
Please E-mail me at Bjohn24509@aol.com

Christoffel

katyberyl — 2004-07-11 18:29:29Z

What genealogist would say no to an offer like that. YES I would love to have any information you might have on Gerlinger, Christoffel,Ernst/Walt/Margaret Christoffel.
I will pay postage and copy charges if you will snail mail the info to me. Or you could download it and send it E-mail. Whatever you prefer.
Kathryn Johnson-
1255 Sandwood
Beaumont, Texas 77706

Jacob Christoffel

katyberyl — 2004-07-11 18:29:29Z

Jacob Christoffel was buried in St John Cemetery 3937 Canal St. New Orleans, La
l March 1868
Elizabeth Gerlinger Christoffel buried in St. John Cemetery 30 April 1907.
Their son, John Martin Christoffel, buried 27 Jan. 1903 at St John's Cemetery.
John Martin Christoffel married Catherine Anna Sievert.
Children of this marriage:
Julius Milton Christoffel
Herbert Charles Christoffel
After Martin Christoffel died Catherine Anna Christoffel married Joseph Davies.
I am their granddaughter.
The Christoffel-Davies family has remained close. I do have some information on the Gerlinger, Christoffel, Nohr families of New Orleans.
I am in close contact with Herbert Charles Christoffel's children.
Sorry I did not finish my reply last night. I had written all of this and then it did not transmit. - Out in cyber space somewhere.

Re: Christoffel Family-Illinois

L_Ossler — 2004-05-28 19:01:41Z

Hi, cousin! My grandmother was Marguerite Christoffel, daughter of Frank Sr. Christoffel and Maggie Kunger. Bob Ahlers and I have been working on this tree for some years now. Bob's wife's mother was a Christoffel. You are on the tree, but we're missing lots of your family's info. as well as that of your dad's siblings., so would like to contact you via e-mail. Have more to say regarding tracing further back in private(have a promising lead on someone who did just that,but haven't heard back from her in awhile), so please contact me at gillin5@ticon.net. Linda

Re: Christoffel Family-Illinois

L_Ossler — 2004-05-28 19:01:41Z

SO---You must be the other Ron, son of Richard and Caroline? Don't have any of your family data yet either, except the names of you and your siblings. Have lots to share w/you, 2nd cousin. My grandmother was sister to your grandfather Clarence, if I'm speaking to the correct Ron Christoffel. I can be reached at gillin5@ticon.net. Would love to hear from you!!!!

Re: Christoffel Family-Illinois

L_Ossler — 2004-05-28 19:01:41Z

OK. You are Ronald J., son of Frank and Margaret. My grandma was Marguerite, sister of Frank(Francis). Dad ended up with Francis as middle name. Have tree to share w/ you and hoping to exchange info. via my e-mail address. A little bit(a little more than a year younger) behind you on the age.
Keep in touch. Linda

Any Christoffels with an "s" from Holland?

2004-04-12 23:29:16Z

Just wondering if there are any Dutch Christoffels out there. We are from Minnesota. I have lots of our family tree.

Re: Christoffel Family-Illinois

2004-04-07 01:37:21Z

Hi Linda--we've emailed before and you gave me the tree. Any of our ancestors found out to be German dukes yet? (Just kidding).

Re: Christoffel Family-Illinois

2004-04-06 21:40:03Z

You'd think they could come up with more names! Which branch are you from? I'm from the Frank Christoffel/Margaret Fizzenne branchlet, age 50, live in Seattle.

Re: Christoffel Family-Illinois

2004-04-04 05:21:57Z

Hi, My names the same as yours. I saw your Father at my Fathers and Mothers 50th. I went to google put my name in and found you. lets keep in touch...one Ron Christoffel to another.

Re: Christoffel Family-Illinois

2003-10-14 00:45:43Z

My name's Ron Christoffel, son of Frances Christoffel, son of Frank Christoffel--anybody ever trace further up the line than John Christoffel?

Re: Wisconsin Christoffels

Ossler54 — 2003-03-01 20:50:38Z

Re: Christofel

2003-01-08 18:59:22Z

Thanks, Jerry, that is more than I have. Have you seen any info on the parents of Leon Bordelon? My husband's grandfather, Fulgence Lewis Bordelon, was another child of Leon & Valentine's, but he dropped out of sight in the 1930s, leaving his wife & children so no one in the family knows anything about his lineage. What I know I found in a wedding annoucement for Fulgence Lewis & his bride, Emma D. Malloy & their marriage licence.

I Think that Leon may have been a desc. of Zenon Bordelon thru his son Louis(?) but haven't found any info on Louis' children.(sorry I don't have my reference here).

Anything else you might find would be greatly appreciated. I have been searching for nearly 3 years & this is about all I have found. Thanks again, Suzanne Bordelon

Re: Christofel

2003-01-08 14:59:35Z

Here is what I have. Valentine Christoffel born 1865 in Avoyelles Parish, died Dec 5, 1946 in Bordelonville, La. Married Leon Fulgence Bordelon on Jan 4, 1882. Children Lula, born 1883 died March 1, 1962; Edwina born Nov 8, 1896 died Aug 22, 1984,; and Aline born 1898 died July 22, 1905.

Valentine was the 9th child of George Christoffel and Angelia Kamis.

Need more, let me know.

Jerry

Re: Christoffel ancestry

LOS7826 — 2002-09-22 22:07:31Z

Did your Jacob ever live in Illinois or Wisconsin? Doing Christoffel research, and looking for any connections.

Re: Wisconsin Christoffels

2002-09-17 18:02:41Z

Re: Wisconsin Christoffels

LOS7826 — 2002-09-14 18:56:02Z

If I have the correct Steven Christoffel, I believe I have his death certificate. Did he die in Chicago? I have many Christoffel Cook County death certificates. For Steven, spelled Stephen, he was age 94 and 4 months,born Germany.He lived 34 years in Chicago.He died June 24, 1906,was widowed, and died at 131 W. 21st Street,Chicago. He is on 1888 and 1890 or 1892 voter's reg. in Chicago, and was naturalized in Manitowoc County, so believe it's right man. He is buried in St. Boniface Cemetery in Chicago. Also remember seeing a Jacob Christoffel on voter's reg., and he was born in WI. Believe he lived with Stephen, so could be his son? I also have a Jacob Christoffel, brother to Frank, my great-grandfather. My Christoffels are also buried in St. Boniface, so thinking there is a family connection;or at least I hope so. Linda Ossler

Christoffel Family-Illinois

LOS7826 — 2002-09-14 18:35:55Z

Great-great grandfather was John Christoffel. He was born in Prussia 1811-1812(per various census records). Wife was Mary,born 1821-1822. 1860 and 1870 Census records list the family as Christopher. 1860 location was New Trier Township,Cook County, Illinois. Children living then were Elizabeth age 10,Catherine, age 7(both born Prussia) Rosenna age 5 born Illinois,John age 3, born Illinois,and Mary age 1, born Illinois. 1870 census has same children(Elizabeth is Lizzie, and Catherine is Katie). Other children are Christina age 19,born Prussia(don't know why she's not on 1860 census) then Peter age 9,Jacob age 7, and Frank age 3, all born Illinois. Frank is my great-grandfather. I believe Christina married Adam Mares. 1870 census has family living in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. John Sr. is farmer in 1860, and 1870. In 1880 he is listed as John Christoffel, which is how name is currently spelled. He is living in Lake View neighborhood of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, and listed as Market Grocer. Had heard John was into raising cucumbers for some local pickle factory at one time. Any info. on the Christoffel children appreciated. Linda Ossler

Johan Christoffel

2002-06-25 23:46:55Z

My grandfather was Johan Christoffel, and he and his sister Anna came from Switerland in 1901. My sister and I don't know much about him, except that he changed his name to John Christopher sometime after he arrived here. We don't know what his parents name were or anything else. Any information we can get would be appreciated.

Grover Cleveland Christoffel

deberhart1 — 2002-05-16 01:34:19Z

Have information on Grover Cleveland Christoffel son of Charles and Caroline
Christoffel, father of Russell Christoffel.

Wisconsin Christoffels

2002-03-10 04:12:00Z

Hi,

Looking for any connections in Prussia.

Three Christoffels emigrated to Manitowoc County Wisconsin: Stephan Christoffel (b. 1813 and emigrated in 1854), Jacob Christoffel (b. 1828 and emigrated in 1853) and Nicholas Christoffel (b. 1845 and emigrated in 1866) all listed Prussia as county of origion.

Jacob and Nicholas were sons of Nicholas Christoffel (b. 1807) and Angela Herriges. Their grandparents were Johann Jacob Christoffel (b. 1785) and Maria Barber Smith.

Don't know where Stephen fits in.

Any help is appreciated.

Re: John/Jacob Christoffel

LOS7826 — 2001-12-27 17:16:07Z

John Christoffel's father was believed to be Jacob Christoffel. They lived in Chicago. Don't know Jacob's wife's name at this point.Was told the Christoffel family was from Alsace-Loraine area. John is buried at St. Boniface's cemetery. John's wife's first name abbreviated as M.J. on his death certificate.

Christoffel, Jacob b.1824 d.bef.1907 Germany>New Orleans

JohnBecker99 — 2001-11-26 19:51:39Z

Looking for any added info on Jacob Christoffel who was born about 1824 in germany and died before 1907 in New Orleans.In New Orleans he married Elizabeth Gerlinger on 7/30/1851. They had at least two children Margaret and Pauline.

Christoffel

JohnBecker99 — 2001-11-26 19:51:39Z

Sine, I originally posted the message I have found a great deal of added info.

Jacob Christoffel 1826 --- 7/17/1866 from Klingenmunsder, Bavaria.
Elizabeth Barbara Gerlinger 3/19/1827 - 4/29/1907 from Niedersteinach at Mergentheism, Wurtemberg, Germany

Their children:

Martin 1854 - 1/27/1903
Margaret 11/14/1857 - 11/28/1945 (Married Ernest Henry Walt)Ernest was my great grand uncle.
Catherine 1860 - ?
Margaret 1862 - ?
Pauline 2/12/1863 - ?
Maria 1866 - ?
Catherine 2/1856 -11/30/1920 ( Married Ernest Grunwald)
Most of the Walt line are buried at St John Cem/Hope Mausoleum.
I am looking at a lead in the 1850 census that may give me some more info on the Gerlinger line. I have the compplete history for Ernst Walt / Margaret Christoffel line if you need it.

Thanks --- John --- Metairie

Grover Cleveland Christoffel

2001-05-13 14:00:54Z

He is my paternal grandfather. =) If you are still interested in him please email me. I don't know a lot but my father is still living and may be of some help.

Lorie Christoffel
alita2@tokyo-3.com

John Christoffel

2001-01-05 07:27:17Z

I am correcting my entry. Great-great grandfather was John Christoffel, died in 1918.

Grover Cleveland Christoffel

2000-11-11 09:01:53Z

Can you email me any information (birth or death certificates)for Grover Cleveland Christoffel? Do you know Charles Christoffel's fathers name? Do you know where he was born/birth place?

Scott Christoffel
400 1/2 Pearl Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970-472-8984

Cheryl, thanks for the reply!
Scott

Jacob/(Jonathan)Martin Christoffel

2000-10-09 11:23:10Z

Geneology of Christoffel

2000-10-08 17:37:30Z

John Becker,

My name is Roy Christoffel. Jacob Christoffel was my great grandfather. Martin Christoffel was my grandfather. Martin Christoffel married Catherine Sievert and had two sons, Milton and Charles Herbert Christoffel. Charles Herbert was my father and Virginia Coy Christoffel was my mother. I have one brother, Joseph Coy and one sister Carol Zoe. My dad died in 1960. Milton lived to be one hundred and died in 1998(?). Milton had multiple children. My cousin Beryl(Kathryn Johnson) has all the family details of the Christoffel line back to Martin and Jacob.

My wife, Karen, and I live in Pearland, TX. I have one daughter, Zoe Christoffel Carbo, and one son by birth, Coy Martin Christoffel and a son that changed his name after his 18th birthday, Daniel Martin Christoffel.I have two grandsons, Jacob Carbo and Joshua Carbo.

Thanks for the valuable info on the Jacob Christoffel line. Keep me informed of future developments.

Christofel

2000-09-05 20:30:35Z

Seeking info on Valentine Christofel who married Leon Bordelon in Louisiana around 1880 - 1890.

Jacob Christoffel

2000-08-21 12:09:23Z

Am a descendent of(Great-great Grandfather)of Jacob Christoffel who died in 1918 in Chicago,Illinois. From what family has said, he was married twice and had a total of 23 children from the 2 marriages. My Great-granfather was Frank Christoffel Sr. born in 1866 in Chicago. He was supposedly the youngest of the second set of children. He was born approximately in 1844. Any connection?

Grover cleveland Christoffel

1999-12-04 05:07:53Z

Pam d

any info please post or e-mail us thanks
12/04/99

Christoffel ancestry

1999-07-11 12:25:49Z

Jacob Christoffel, married Mary Kochendorfer. from Alsace Lorraine. Had daughter, Catherine margaret Christoffel, who married Michael E. Kramer. Any connection?