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Where is my family? Classen Family that settled anywhere in Puerto Rico

Jackelyn Classen — 15 Jan 2000 1:24:08 GMT

I am looking for info on the Classen Family that settled anywhere in Puerto Rico. My father's name is Norman and his father's name was William Classen. That is as far as I know. Any information will help. I think my great grandfather's name was Martin Classen. Please help!

Melchoir Classen of N.Y. in 1676

BasketLady420 — 6 Mar 2006 3:10:30 GMT

A New York soldier in 1676 was accused of pilfering. This was the sentence decreed to him:
"The Court Marshall doth adjudge that the said Melchoir Classen shall run the Gantlope once, the length of the fort: where according to the custom of that punishment, the souldiers shall have switches delivered to them, with which they shall strike him as he passes between them stript to the waist, and at the Fort-gate the Marshall is to receive him, and there to kick him out of the garrison as a cashiered person, when he is no more to returne, and if any pay is due him it is to be forfeited."

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information, which comes from a webpage called "WebRoots LIbrary U.S. Miscellaneous" The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.webroots.org/library/usamisc/cpobdae2.html

Classen in NY

Gavinci215 — 23 Jun 2008 3:42:08 GMT

My name is Giovanni Classen.I live in NY,My father and grandmother are also here.There are many of us and if u are looking for Classens;Please let me know and i will help you to the best of my abilities

Max and Lucie Classen - ended up in California

Conny (Cornelia) Classen — 26 May 2004 4:46:34 GMT

Max and Lucie were my grandparents. I think Lucie's Maiden name was Johansen. Max had serval brothers one of which I think ended up in California.

Gustave Classen 1869-1924 from Prussia to MS / MO, USA

westpine — 25 Oct 2007 2:54:26 GMT

I'm looking for info on Gustave Classen, born in Prussia in 1869, emigrated to Mississippi (where he married Carrie Hirsch and had a daughter, Christine / Katrinka), and died in St. Louis, MO, in 1924.

John Classen family of Jones County, Iowa in 1885

rjohnson881 — 11 Jul 2007 5:32:11 GMT

Source: Sioux Valley News; Correctionville, Iowa; May 28, 1885 ; Page 2.

A peculiar and fatal disease has broken out in Jones county. Two children of a recently arrived German immigrant, named John Classen, and the wife and sister-in-law of the family with whom Classen was stopping, have died. The disease is described as resembling measles.

John Classen b 1800, family orginated Mersdorf, Luxembourg/Germany

Madonna M. Freiermuth Herzog — 8 Feb 2000 9:20:24 GMT

I am researching my father's maternal
gggrandfather, John Classen B1800, and ggrandfather Michael S. ClassenB1824.
Family records indicate that the family originated in Mersdorf, Luxembourg/Germany.
Does anyone know of this area. I would
appreciate all leads. Thanks

Classen/Hennes about 1792 in Ernzen, Germany

harry_gruss — 26 May 2004 4:38:39 GMT

I am looking for information on Thomas Classen (Claussen) who married Catherine Hennes about 1792 in Ernzen, Germany. They had a daughter Helena (Magdalena) who was born about 1794 and died on October 2, 1854 at Ernzen, Germany.

John Classen born 1894 Dakkota County, MN

LenoreTingerthal — 10 Nov 2006 6:40:35 GMT

John "Johnny" Classen was born April 14, 1894 in Dakkota County, MN and lived on a farm in Woodbury MN. He ran away from home when he was about 16 years old after visiting with his sister Veronica Freiermuth . If anyone knows what happened to this gentleman I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thanks

St George, Bloomsbury, parish records

Jan Anderson — 28 May 2006 8:33:58 GMT

Can anyone view the film nos for 2357937/8 for the above.
They say on the records are not for viewing so am wondering if anyone can read them for me.
Regards
Jan

Henning Seffers & Susanne Classen

WGF — 2 Dec 2005 12:25:48 GMT

"Hersfelder Zeitung" vom 7. Okt. 2005:

Wir haben am 30. Sept. 2005 in Bad Hersfeld geheiratet.

Henning Seffers
Susanne Seffers geb. Claßen

Has anyone ever seen the name spelled CLOSEN?

Bill Howell in San Diego — 4 Nov 2005 12:48:05 GMT

I'm searching for that name, or a sound-alike, in Indiana in the 1850's. My great grandfather was Lewis Closen Howell. I suspect he may have been "taken in" by the Howells. One census shows him as Lewis Closen living in the Howell household. All others show him as Lewis C. Howell. Any help much appreciated to BndrBill@aol.com

CLASSEN Melvin L _and_ Madeline B .JPG

t42MountOlivet — 17 Mar 2005 7:23:26 GMT

CLASSEN_Melvin_L_and_Madeline_B.JPG

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery - Devotion Section, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 109,763 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Where are we from

Shaun Classen — 15 Dec 2004 10:28:38 GMT

There is only a few of us in South Africa (Classen)
Does any one here know where we are from originaly?????

Classen/Claassen/Claasson

PlanitJanitsc — 1 Jul 2004 10:07:22 GMT

Can anybody out there please help me I am at a brick wall with my Claassen ancestors.

George Claassen was born in Germany approx 1794 (I do not know exact location)

He emigrated to London, England in 1826 with his wife, Ann Catherina Korte, their first son was Gotfried who was a baby then (?) They had the following children: Anna Catherine 1828
Carel 1832, Maria Elizabeth 1834, Henrietta 1837 and Louisa 1837.

Anna Catherina Korte died in 1841 and George remarried in Hammersmith in 1842 and had four more children: Richard William, John Young, Eleanor and Jane Ruth. George died 1856.

I have no idea what became of: Gotfried, Carel, Maria, Henrietta, Louisa, or Eleanor - can anybody please help??

raymond j classen

nyckie roll — 11 Oct 1999 5:49:30 GMT

the name in the subject area, was my father.
i am curious, about his death. i was informed his body was donated to science. he had to other children besides me. we where never at the time of death notified. are curious of his curcumstances surrounding his death. is he is buried in a cemetry. etc. just knew he used to live in the southern area of fl. thank you.

John Pierce Classen

SantaTraugott — 7 May 2004 7:57:15 GMT

I am looking for this person, who is the son of Maxine Pierce Classen. Maxine was born in Cook County IL in 1919 and died in Dec. 1984, also in Illinois. Her parents were John and Sadie Pierce. I don't know the first name of John Pierce Classen's father, or when he died. I would like to find John Classen, as he is my second cousin.

Santa Algeo Traugott

Adelaide Classen in New Philadelphia, Illinois

claireiris — 4 Mar 2004 6:21:30 GMT

John Classen

Lenore Groess Tingerthal — 26 May 2004 4:51:39 GMT

Searching for my mother's half brother. John was the son of MIchael Classen Magdalena Gores and was born in Oakdale/Lake Elmo/Washington Co., MN on April 14, 1894. He had sistgers Fron, Frances, Agnes, Magdalena, Susan and Clara. John ran away from home as a youth. He visited Freiermuth family (his sister) in Dakota County and his sister Frances reported seeing him at a doctors office once where he responded to the call of his name but then walked out. Apparently JOhn and his father didn't get along too well. The older generation is gone now and the younger generation would like to meet his family and to know what happened to him. It is the least we can do for his sisters. Classen family reunion coming up in August.

Helen Classen Gaspar

amenard24 — 19 Apr 2003 2:59:33 GMT

Looking for info. on Classen connection. Helen Classen born June 24, 1850 in Germany died Nov 27, 1916 in Menominee, Michigan. She married Peter Gaspar. Her father was Jacob Classen of Germany, mother's name not known, but also from Germany. Helen and Peter had 4 kids that I know of: Jacob Peter, Catherine, Ann, and George. Really need help-at dead end right now. Any info. would help. Thanks in advance!

Hannah Classen vs Hannah Clafflen

strovink — 4 Sep 2004 6:08:29 GMT

Anyone know if these two couples are the same people?

Hannah Classen m Jeremiah Ormsbee on 2 Oct 1762 in
Attleboro MA

Later that same year a similar couple is found:

Jeremiah Armsbury & Hannah Clafflen, Dec. 21, 1762

Early Massachusetts Marriages Prior to 1800
Middlesex, Hamshire, Bershire and Bristol
Bristol County
Attleborough
page 176

Classen family Ger>SC>IL

llanigan7349 — 3 Jul 2001 2:49:48 GMT

I have been searching for ANY information on my beloved father's family. I have sometimes seen the name spelled "Claassen", "Clausen", and even sometimes with a "K". Here is what I know:

My father was David Mills Classen, born in Chicago, Cook County, IL 15 April 1918. He died too soon 25 January 1989 in Huntington, Suffolk County, NY. His father was

Paul Roderick Classen, born 31 July 1887; died 17 September 1926 in Cincinnati, OH. He had married Pauline Atkinson Strider in March 1916, probably in Chicago, Cook County, IL. His father was

A. Peter Classen (Captain - of what, I have no idea!), born 27 March 1847, died 16 January 1890. He had married Mary Ann _____ sometime before 1875. At some point in time, A. Peter was in South Carolina, for I have a relatively poor copy of his father's citizenship papers. Either he or his father (same name) was a magistrate for Edisto Island in South Carolina. A. Peter and Mary Ann had seven children:
1). Lillian Amanda 20 February 1875 - 13 November 1928
2). Alfred Eugene 21 May 1876 - ?
3). Anita Clarissa 01 January 1878 - ?
4). Julian Simmons 14 February 1880 - 02 May 1880
5). Marie Estelle 20 April 1883 - 02 December 1883
6). Charles Taylor 22 August 1884 - 24 January 1927
7). Paul Roderick 31 July 1887 - 17 September 1926

And A. Peter's father was A. Peter Classen, dates unknown, apparently married Wilhemina _________. They had five known children:

1). A. Peter 27 March 1847 - 16 January 1890
2). Angela ? - 09 March 1917
3). Mathilda (Tillie) 1857 - 04 July 1920
4). Roderick W. 08 September 1857 - 08 November 1913
5). Wilhemina (Mamie) ? - ?

Does any of this sound remotely familiar to you? I would be so very grateful if anyone could shed some light on these ever so difficult to find family members! Thank you in advance!

Classen family...Illinois area

Jennifer Cresse Turner — 3 Jun 2002 3:58:59 GMT

I am looking for information on my Grandfather's side of the family. His name is Earl Classen and he was born in Illinois in 1917. He is still alive, but his memory has faded. The only thing he can tell me is that his Father was Ernest Classen (and he died in prison) and Mamie was his Mother. I found that Ernest was born on May 3,1888 and died December of 1978. Mamie was born on February 12,1892 and died March of 1974. I do not know Mamie's maiden name. I do know that my Grandfather had several siblings, 2 of which I think are still alive in Illinois. I believe their names to be Nellie, Frances and James. I think there was one more brother, but I do not know his name. Grandpa also tells of a story regarding his Uncle on his Dad's side. I guess they did not get along and this Uncle left and moved to Oklahoma at a young age. No one ever heard from him again. If anyone has any information about these people I would really appreciate it. You can email me direct at backsthepack@cox.net
Thanks,
Jennifer

Classen, Brunfleck, Soller

michaelschiltz — 16 Sep 2002 12:36:37 GMT

Ctherine: these are all names in my family plots at St. Boniface. My gg was Anna Classen, whom I presume was Bernard's sister. Anna married Nicholas Collet. Their fifth child was my grandmother. Please respond direct to me at following address: barb_mike.schiltz@attbi.com. I can't fogure out how to get Ancestry to change my address in their Board posting process.

Classen, Peter

DavidKlassen20 — 13 Jan 2002 11:31:58 GMT

Looking for information on Peter Classen born July 5/1744. Any information would be helpful. Thank You

Donald Classen or Clasen - in Indiana

Nasa132003 — 15 Nov 2004 2:05:50 GMT

Looking for the family of Donald Classen/Clasen. Not sure the exact spelling. He has family in Indiana where he lived with his wife and kids for awhile, and a mother that lived in Porter, Indiana. He has a son with a same name and a few more other kids. The mothers married name was Pruitt or Truitt.

Classen

kathywagner49 — 9 Jun 2002 4:34:26 GMT

runfleck/
My family is:
Bernard Classen from Ernzen Germany born about 1829 he married Anna Maria Bartz who also is from Ernzen Germany born March 8, 1827.
Children are:
Michael Classen born: April 1855 in Ernzen,Germany

Mary Classen born: December 25, 1856 in Ernzen Germany married a Frederick Soller

Lena (Magdalena) Classen born in 1861 married: Gustave Koch
Anna Classen born: Aug.8,1858 in Ernzen, Germany married Joseph Jobst
than married George Brunfleck

Margaret Classen born in 1863 died Nov. 27, 1868

Nicholas Classen born Nov. 5, 1868 died September 2, 1874

Margaret Mary Classen born October 12, 1871 married Nicholas Berg

they lived in Chicago, Illinois belong to St. Michael's Church. Cleveland Ave. Chicago Most are burried at St. Boniface Cemetery

If this sounds familar to anyone please e-mail
Thank you,
Kathy

CLASSEN

Inga — 9 Sep 2001 2:39:01 GMT

Hi!
I look for anybody who have information about Esther Klawitter who married to a Classen. Esters father was Paul Klawitter who died in Nebraska 1979, if this si the right family.
Esthers mother was Emma Guesch.
Thanks, Inga.

Classen ancestors

J. Rottier — 13 Jul 2001 11:51:07 GMT

Looking for informaiton on Wilhelmus Dirk Classen, mother of Theodora Maria Classen, born March 4, 1829 in Uden Holland. Died, May 27, 1853 in Uden, Holland. Married to Martinus Vanden Heuvel f rom Uden Holland. Have many decendents in the Green Bay, WI area.

Classen ancestors in Uden, Holland.

J. Rottier — 26 May 2004 4:45:28 GMT

Looking for informaiton on wilhelmus Dirk Classes, parents of Theodora Maria Classen, born March 4, 1829 in Uden Holland. Died, May 27, 1853 in Uden, Holland. Married to Martinus Vanden Heuvel f rom uEden Holland.

relatives in Canada or Germany - immigrated from Schleswig Germany in the late 1950' to Victoria BC Canada

Conny (Cornelia) Classen — 26 May 2004 4:49:53 GMT

My parents immigrated from Schleswig Germany in the late 1950's. Volker Classen and Ilse Classen (nee Berendsen) Just wondering if there's anyone else who wound up in this part of the world. Victoria BC Canada. Or if I'm related to any of you out there.
Contact me via my hotmail address.

henry classen

AnnU27 — 8 Apr 2002 5:13:00 GMT

looking for family info on henry classen d 1975 married beatrice rouke....mothers name berth stram.....any leads would be of great help.....he was from charleston south carolina

Albert Classen

Juanita — 12 Apr 2000 11:30:13 GMT

Still searching for Al Classens daughter. Was hoping she could help me with my research on our family the Johnsens and Krummes. Christina was once living in Oregon. Her father is buired in family plot in Vallejo, Ca.

Looking for the daughter of Albert F. Classen.

Juanita (Krummes) — 26 Mar 2000 11:20:10 GMT

The daughter name is Christine Fay.