Doerr - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Bob Doerr

cesselbornfivecoat — 2009-10-03 14:22:31Z

Just realized Robert Doerr was part of the Esselborn family tree. I cannot find the connection as to which Doerr married into my family of Esselborn or Waters. Sorry to hear about the passing of Rober Doerr. My prayers are with the family

Re: Phillip Doerr (aka Darr, Door, Dorr)

kldem72 — 2009-09-18 19:13:12Z

HI! I have two Phillip Darr(Doerr)'s in my family. My ggggrandfather was Phillip Darr(Doerr)born 1840 in Germany. married Elizabeth born 1842. I know that they had three sons.
Phillip Darr(Doerr) born 1866 in Indiana
August Darr(Doerr) born Jan. 1868 Indiana married Clementine Nicholas. They had one daughter Olive Doerr Dempsey
Charles Darr(Doerr) born 1870 in Indiana.
This is all I have on them. Please let me know if we are talking about the same Phillip "Darr"

Thank you,
Karen

Re: Doerr name

djdsr154 — 2009-06-19 04:04:32Z

Jonas Doerr of the Arlington, MN area was my father's uncle. Jonas had brothers and sisters, among which were Lewis and Charles (Karl). Family members lived in Saint Peter, Arlington, New Ulm, Almora and other MN cities.

Re: Doerr name

oneton4x4mann — 2009-06-18 21:36:44Z

What part of Minnesota? There are 2 Jonas Doerrs that I know of one is buried In Sibley County I am related to him and one Buried in Fernando, MN they are both related my great great grandpa was Jacob Doerr and Great grandpa was John Doerr. I am from Stewart, MN

Re: Doerr Family of Southern Indiana and Gallatin County Illinois

kldem72 — 2009-05-13 03:43:19Z

Hi Mike,
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I did some more research tonight. I have found two different spellings. Doerr and Darr ( But the Darr spelling could be Dorr). I'm not sure which one is correct. Thank you for letting me know about the Library. I went on the website. I did find my gg grandfathers parents names and he has two brothers. I will just keep on going and checking both spellings of last names.

Thank you again for your help!

Karen

Re: Doerr Family of Southern Indiana and Gallatin County Illinois

mbnn1079 — 2009-05-12 20:30:26Z

Hi Karen!
This may be another branch of the Doerr family.

The Doerr family - George (61), Margaretha (45), Valentine (19), Paul (15), Ludwig (13) (also known as Louis), Albert (8) - departed Hagenbach in 1868. The spelling on the passenger manifest is Doerr. (Albert Doerr is my mother's grandfather, her parents being George Vicent Zirkelbach and Rosa Doerr.)

The family first settled in Armstrong Township of Vanderburgh County, Indiana. (Evansville is in Vanderburgh County, as well.)

The St. Joseph Church History (Ridgway, Gallatin Co, Illinois) records that "Georg Doerr and his four grown sons" arrived in Ridgway in 1875.

These Doerr's came from Hagenbach, Pfalz, Germany. (Bavaria/Bayern) They were associated with another family, the Scherrer's who also migrated during this period.

It is likely that the name was originally spelled Dorr with the German umlat character above the 'o'. As was common--since there was no corresponding umlat in English, the 'e' would have been added.

Other than that, we've found a ton of Doerr's but have not tied any of the families together with ours. Olive and Augus don't show up in our tree. You'd think they have to be related!! ;-)

We have a good source here in Evansville known as Willard Library. If I can look something up for you, I'd be glad to.

God bless,

Mike

Re: Doerr Family of Southern Indiana and Gallatin County Illinois

kldem72 — 2009-05-12 19:35:06Z

Hi Mike,
I'm also, looking into the Doerr family of Southern Indiana area. My great grandmother was Olive Doerr Dempsey (born 12/17/1894 in Indiana died 8/3/1961 in Evansville, IN. Her parents were August Doerr born about 1870 in Indiana and died 2/15/1943 in Evansville, IN. August married Clementine Nicholas she was born around 1861 in Indiana. I'm not sure if you have any information on them or not. Let me know when you get a chance.

I was told by my grandfather that his mother Olive Doerr's family did come from Germany. But I can not find anything yet.

Thank you,
Karen

Re: Great Grandmother, Caroline Doerr b. 17 Sep 1901, Butler County, Pennsylvania

We3Dements — 2009-03-23 23:32:31Z

Forgot to add that Caroline Doerr married George Reith and had a son, Albert Reith (maybe more). She had a second husband, a Bicker who owned a farm outside Butler. She died in 1985.

Great Grandmother, Caroline Doerr b. 17 Sep 1901, Butler County, Pennsylvania

We3Dements — 2009-03-23 23:14:23Z

I am looking for any information on this branch. The only thing I can find is a 1920 Census, possibly listing her parents Louis and Anna Doerr of Jefferson Township, Butler County, PA. There are several Doerr Families on this page and I would like to find out more information. Please, if anyone has any information, please contact me. Thank you,
Jamie Dement
jamie@we3dements.com

Re: Doerr Family in Illinois

SearchQuest1 — 2009-03-15 19:45:28Z

I am trying to locate a shirley doerr who would have had a child in elmhurst in 1959 and was going through a divorce.
jklaa@aol.com

Re: Doerr Family in Illinois

SearchQuest1 — 2009-03-15 19:44:35Z

I am trying to locate a shirley doerr who would have had a child in elmhurst in 1959 and was going through a divorce.

Re: Doerr in Illinois

SearchQuest1 — 2009-03-15 19:42:43Z

I am trying to locate a doerr family from Illinois
a shirley doerr is who I am trying to locate. She would have been born in 1935 she relinquished a child in Elmhurst Illinois in 1959 and she had been married and was going through divorce n 1958 and had 2 previous children. Any information would be greatly appreciated thank you so much.
jklaa@aol.com

Doerr Family of Southern Indiana and Gallatin County Illinois

mbnn1079 — 2009-02-26 02:36:43Z

This is just to touch base with anyone interested in sharing information about the Doerr family that lived in Gallatin County Illinoiis, and Vanderburgh/Posey County Indiana. I've heard they originated in Hagenbach Germany, but have not confirmed this.

Contact me if you'd like to exchange family info!

Mike

Herman Dehr

rosecolorsunset — 2009-02-10 02:10:37Z

Herman Dehr

(*came across his name in a record)

Re: Gustave Augustus Doerr

djparker184 — 2008-11-26 21:53:21Z

I have a Gustave Lavern Augustus Doerr, born Dec 1904 and died Dec 19, 1945. He was my Grandmothers 2nd husband, Alice. He is buried in Camas Valley, Oregon. His grave registration says Illnois Chief Mac. USN. I know the spelling of Illnois is wrong but that is the way it was spelled. I remember that grandma said they were stationed in China before WWII.

I am trying to locate any family or records on him for my family genealogy.

Re: Philip Doerr of New Bedford or Lawrence, MA

sdoerr172 — 2008-10-24 01:20:22Z

Hi - Philip was my grandfather. He married Annie O'Brien and they had had three children: Marion, Walter and Robert (my father). I recently moved to Providence and am interested in learning more. Thanks. The original post was by my younger sister.

Ina Doerr b. abt 1875, Allegheny County, PA

retduck — 2008-08-20 22:08:32Z

I am seeking any info on Ida Doerr who was born about 1875 possibly in Pittsburg, PA. She appears only in the 1880 census with her parents Adam and Elizabeth Doerr.

Any help would be appreciated.

Adam and John Doerr info please, of Allegheny County, PA

retduck — 2008-07-07 20:28:28Z

I would like to learn more about two Doerr brothers and their families. They are sons of Peter Doerr and wife Elizabeth ??, both born Germay. Both boys were born in Allegheny County, PA

1. Adam Doerr (Dear) born about 1891. Married Margaret/Sarah M. about 1890. Their children are Clarence b. abt 1891, Earl b. abt 1893 and Roy b. abt. 1895.

John Doerr (Dear) b. abt 1872. Married Mary E. ???. They lived in St. Clair twp in 1910 and moved to Brooke County, West Virginia before the 1920 census. Known children were John C, b. about 1897 PA, Seaward/Seward b. about 1902 PA, and Kenneth b. abt 1915 PA.

Any info please to retduck@cox.net.

Don Darrow

Re: DOERR Family of IL

2006-10-30 22:53:18Z

Forgive my typing -my typing arm is broken- but want you to know that my husband is decended from
Peter Doerr & Joanna Volbrect - she is the mother of

Lewis EdwardDoerr -------please contact me -I have theDoerr Bible and it has 2 stepchildren listed - will get back to you in abt 4 weeks -I'm excitd to find related Doerrs! Denise

Re: DOERR Family of IL

2006-10-22 15:39:51Z

Looking for great great grandparents Lewis EdwardDoerr & Wilhelminia Walter Doerr. He was from IL but I have found he was adopted by a Doerr man when his mother came here from Germany. Lost the info when remodeling. Can you help?

Re: CHARLES and PHILIP DOERR- SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

2006-10-19 16:15:35Z

I have just updated the DOERR family biographies of those who came to Santa Clara, California-

In brief-------
Charles Doerr, a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, born on February 2, 1840.

He landed in Baltimore, Maryland, December 24, 1858, where he remained two years learning the bakery business. In 1860 he came to San Jose

In San Jose, California, on March 13, 1870, Mr. Doerr was married to Miss Minna Bertlesman, also a native of Germany.

You can read the complete biographies here-----
http://www.santaclararesearch.net/SCBIOS/cdoerr.html

Re: Henry S. Doerr

2006-08-01 21:13:51Z

Just a brief note to a posting you made years ago. Your grandmother Fanny Spicer Doerr was my great aunt. My grandfather, Frank A. Spicer, died in 1990 at age 106! I have traced our Spicer line back from Mich, Ohio, Connecticut ( Peter b.1644), and Jamestown, VA. Gregory ,b. about 1596 ) I am willing to share/trade family info regarding the Spicer line.

Re: family reunion

2005-11-17 13:01:29Z

Please detail the Dörrs there, especially any from Babenhausen or Dieburg. <bdoerr@msm.umr.edu>

Re: Hermann Doerr and his family in Minnesota & Germany

2005-10-22 08:35:01Z

HI KELLY,

THE DOERR NAME IS VERY COMMON IN AN
AREA OF SOUTHERN GERMANY CALLED''BADEN''.

I'M TRYING TO MAKE THIS AS LITTLE CONFUSING
FOR YOU AS I POSSIBLY CAN.

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER,FRANK BURKHART
KILLIAN,BORN IN GERICHTSTETTEN,GERMANY
EMIGRATED TO AMERICA IN 1880.

NOW,THE CONFUSION.HIS BROTHER,SIMON,
AND THEIR FATHER,AND THEIR FATHER'S FATHER
ALL MARRIED DOERR WOMEN FROM THAT AREA
OF GERMANY.

I WAS VERY FORTUNATE HAVING BEEN ABLE TO
ATTEND A LARGE FAMILY REUNION IN WALDURN
GERMANY THIS PAST OCT.8.

ABOUT 300 PEOPLE ATTENDED,ALL HAD NAME TAGS,AND I WOULD SAY THERE MORE DOERRS
THAN OTHERS.
I HAVE RESEARCHED MY GREAT GRANDFATHER
PREVIOUS TO HIS COMING TO AMERICA,AND HAVE
BEEN SUCESSFUL BEYOND BELIEF.
THE REUNION IS HELD ONLY ONCE EVERY 10
YEARS.

IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN A PASSING INTEREST
IN YOUR FAMILY ANCESTRY,PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

FRED KILLIAN

Re: Hermann Doerr and his family in Minnesota & Germany

2005-08-16 15:20:48Z

I am part of a Doerr family in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Please email me and we may swap information.

Hermann Doerr and his family in Minnesota & Germany

2005-08-15 01:05:54Z

I'm looking for any info on the Doerr family in Minnesota. My great great grandfather was Hermann Doerr born 9/5/1867 in Germany and immigrated to MN in 1885. He married either in 1889/1890 to a Theresa Gross also from Germany and immigrated to MN in 1887/1888. I know they had 6 children: Anna, Theresa (my great grandmother), Maria, Hermann, Charles, & Catherine. All the children were born in Minnesota. I believe, Hermann's father's initials are HD (possibly Hermann Doerr as well). I have no info on his mother. He past away on 12/5/1910.
I would appreciate any info. on him and his family. Thank you.

Re: Doerr Family of Wiesenbronn, Unterfranken, Bavaria, Germany

joycedecker — 2007-07-06 19:51:34Z

Is this the same Georg Doerr who arrived on the Queen Elizabeth in Philadelphia on Sept. 16, 1738? His daughter Anna Maria was born about 1734 in Germany and her second marriage was to my ancestor Michael Decker. Would like to hear from you if this is possibly the same person. Thank you.

Re: Doerr Family of Wiesenbronn, Unterfranken, Bavaria, Germany

joycedecker — 2007-06-29 12:54:21Z

Is this the same Georg Doerr who arrived on 16 Sept 1738 on the Queen Elizabeth into Philadelphia?

Re: DOERR Family of IL

gez78 — 2007-04-24 15:24:35Z

Patti, I have quite a bit of info on this family. e-mail me at gez78@hotmail.com and put Otto in subject. The Doerrs are my husbands line.

Re: DOERR Family of IL

gez78 — 2007-01-18 19:35:25Z

Lewis Edward Volbrecht was the son of Joanna (or Johanna) Volbrecht. (Also had a sister, Christiana Volbrecht) Father of these two is unknown. Joanna married Peter Doerr in MO and both went by the last name of Doerr.

Obit from Raymond Independent, April 15, 1897 (Raymond Library)
Johanah Vallbrecht was born in Hanover Germany, Oct. 16, 1819 and died at her home near Harvel, April 6, 1897, aged 77 years, 5 months and 20 days. She came to America in 1842 with her brother and sister and was united in marriage to Peter Doerr at St. Charles, MO. She was the mother of eight children, six of them are still living; the eldest Christiana having died in September 1897 and one in infancy. She and her husband were among the first settlers in this neighborhood, having settled here in the spring of 1858. She was brought up in the Lutheran Faith and was a Faithful Christian, a loving mother and good neighbor, loved and esteemed by all
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I know Johanna's maiden name was Volbrecht (Volbright?) because I have a letter written to her from her brother Henry Volbrecht in PA. So if she was married when she had Christina and Ludwig, that name is unknown. I also know she had a sister in St. Louis, but do not know her name. And Ludwig was born in St. Louis.

I have much more info on Peter and Johanna's family. Contact me at gez78@hotmail.com and let me know how I can help. I'm happy to find someone else interested in them!

Anna Margaretha Doerr/Derr (1727-1792) - Lancaster Co., PA

SharonKleinstuber — 2007-02-09 18:22:39Z

Anna Margaretha Doerr married Johannes Bernhard Adam in 1751 in Lancaster Co., PA. Who were her parents? Could they be George & Mary Catrina Derr of Henpfield Twp., Lancaster Co., PA??

Re: Doerrs of Pittsburgh

sihrman — 2007-08-31 21:24:33Z

Please try;
http://digital.library.pitt.edu/pittsburgh/ & site map & full text simple search
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~njm1/tombs.htm
help-www.wpgs.org/
not my family
"Western Pa Genealogical Society Quarterly, vol. 30, #4 Spring 2004
pg. 5 "St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 46th St., Lawrenceville, Allegheny Co. 1852-1953...
pg. 6 "...Sacrament of Confirmatiom...
pg. 7 "The second class to be confirmed...1858.......Ellen Doerr..."
not my family

Re: Charles Doerr Chicago @ 1900

dtsullivan — 2005-10-03 13:02:14Z

My John Doerr was the second husband of my g-grandmother(1888). He had children by his first wife but I have no particulars.

Re: Charles Doerr Chicago @ 1900

dtsullivan — 2005-10-03 13:02:14Z

Chicago

Re: DOERR Family of IL

hellawildwmn — 2007-05-31 16:33:05Z

I do not have any ancestry history on my father's side of my family (the Doerr's). My Grandfather Fred W. Doerr (God rest his soul in Dec. 2006) married my Grandmother Elizabeth Gaide and they had lived in Villa Park, IL until they moved to Tucson, AZ sometime in the 1980's. I was pretty young at the time, so I don't have a lot of knowledge of our whole family unit. My parents divorced when I was 2 years old, so I don't know a whole lot of the Doerr side of the family and probably only attended a few of the family reunions as a young child. My Grandma Elizabeth Gaide and My Grandpa Fred W. Doerr had three children: Susan J. Doerr (married Timothy Sullivan), Scott Doerr (married Vicki ?) and Joel E. Doerr (married Gail M. Chernetzki-my mother). I know my Great Grandma Gaide's name was Esther because I was told that my father wanted to name me after her originally. My Grandfather Fred W. Doerr had a brother named Carl Doerr (also recently passed away) who has lived I believe in Rolling Meadows, IL for some time. I would like to know more about my fanily's history and the geneology of the family. Maybe I still have a lot of relatives I haven't ever met. I stopped talking to my father when I was 13 due to his drug use and mental illnesses and didn't talk to him again until I was 26 because my Grandma Elizabeth Doerr convinced me to forgive him. I am now 29 years old and have 2 children of my own. I'd like to know more about where I came from and how my family got here. Hopefully someone can help me out on this.

Doerr in Illinois

hellawildwmn — 2007-05-31 16:07:45Z

Re: SUSIE DOERR KENTUCKY

glauderbach — 2007-12-02 04:39:55Z

I have an Anna Susanna Doerr b. abt 1840 who had a sister named Margaret Magadelena "Maggie" Doerr b. abt 1845, both born in Ohio. Parents, G. H. & Anna Barbara Doerr born in Germany. I have very little info on either any of them. Could this be who you are looking for? If so maybe we can help each other find the rest of this family.

Doerr, Doer, Durr, Dore, Dohr ,Door, Duir

glauderbach — 2006-02-21 08:32:59Z

Can anyone give me info on Maria Amelia Doerr
b. 1828 Germany, migrated to Cincinnati, OH before 1847. Married Philipp Rothenbusch 1847 Cin., OH, they had 5 known children all born in Cin. I believe that she died a widow in 1863 and is buried in Jan 1863 but moved to Walnut Hills Cemetery in March 1863., under the name Anna Maria Rothenbusch. I am seeking immigration info and info on parents and siblings. Any info will help.

Doerr Family in Illinois

rochecarod — 2008-02-08 18:45:03Z

William Joseph Doerr (1873-1947) married Lillian Raggio (1874-1955) and they had Joseph in 1903 and they were from Chicago

Alice Marie Doerr

s_nowaczyk — 2006-02-11 12:04:05Z

Looking for Alice Marie Doerr, nee: Hohmann, born in Alton, IL. Parents: Opal V. Hohmann, nee: Covington, and Victor Herbert Hohmann. Alice Marie Hohmann married Charles Doerr. They had two children, Lucy Marie Doerr and Eugene Doerr.

Re: Doerr of New Orleans

BarbaraFlowers20 — 2005-11-05 15:45:23Z

David, I hope you are still out there since I have been so slack in researching my Doerr family. My mother, Winnifred Hanora Doerr Burke was born in New Orleans July 12, 1913 and died in Nashville TN January 2, 2000. My grandmother Alberta Mulligan Doerr died in Nashville but was buried in New Orleans in Greenwood Cemetary Where my grandfather Perry Doerr, who died in 1964 was buried. If you are still at this email address please contact me at babsflower@bellsouth.net. I'm crossing my fingers

Doerr, Reinwald, Stockhow, IL

candyfletcherammons — 2006-09-14 05:47:30Z

Sophia Reinwald 64 years of Carmi, IL page 567
My children are: Carrie Reinwalk, Christiana Miller, William Reinwalk, Rosa Stockhow, Sophia Stockhow, Lizzie Doerr, John and Anna Reinwalk. The children of Catherine Hubele now deceased. William my son, is to be the guardian of the Hubele children, no named until they become of age. Executor William Reinwalk 3rd October 1909. witnesses Henry W. Stockhow and William F. Stockhow both of Carmi, IL June 22nd 1914 probated. I have no other info.

Doerr's in IN

scwren1014 — 2006-09-13 01:37:15Z

I am looking for any info on Louisa Katherine (Lula) Doerr. She had a sister name Elsie. I am not sure what her parents names were. She married Sim McElfresh (Jackson county IN) and had three children (Lawrence, Delta and Eugene). I am particularly interested in her parents and any other siblings she might have had.

thank you
Kristi kurtz

Re: Doerr Family of Wiesenbronn, Unterfranken, Bavaria, Germany

hinesfam3_1 — 2007-04-23 08:30:42Z

I am descended from the Darrs who lived in Md., Va., Mo., and finally Or. I believe the first Darr/Derr to live in Md. was John Derr/Darr from Lancaster Co., Pa. to Wa. Co., Md. D. before Ap. 1785. Does you J.G. Derr have a son or grandson who would match? Carol Hines

Doerr In St. Louis Mo.

edrahe — 2006-08-29 20:54:22Z

I am looking for information HARRY A. DOERR, son of Adam Doerr died sometime in 1980s. Married to Dorthea "Estelle" Doerr nee Hulsick(I think that was her maiden name). Harry A. was a commercial artist with a stuidio in the Railway Exchange Building (Famous Bar/ Macy's) in downtown St. Louis. He lived in Kirkwood, Mo. and then in the 1940s or 1950s moved to a farm on Becker Road near Bee Tree Park in South St. Louis County to raise Montadale sheep.

Harry A. was somehow a cousin of my grandmother Helen Moeller Rahe. We are still in contact with several cousins to whom we are related through this Doerr branch. However, we're not sure exactly how we're connected because we never paid attention when the long gone "old folks" talked about family relations!

If this Hary A. that I describe sounds familiar, email me at edrahe@acmephotoagency.com

Anna L. Doerr - 1916 - 1990

JoellenBrown27 — 2006-02-08 17:29:48Z

Death certificate for Anna Lou Doerr, 1916 - 1990, recorded at the Maricopa County Recorders office.

Document type - death cer

http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata/GetRecDataSelect.asp...

FAMILY REUNION

frdklln1 — 2005-11-17 14:04:51Z

BOB,I TRIED TO E-MAIL TO YOU USING YOUR E-MAIL

ADDRESS AS LISTED ON THE MESSAGE BOARD.

IT WAS RETURNED TO ME,''FATAL ERRORS''

PLEASE E-MAIL TO ME YOUR CORRECT E-MAIL

ADDRESS.

MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: FRDKLLN@AOL.COM

family reunion

frdklln1 — 2005-11-17 11:58:37Z

large family reunion in walldurn,germany oct.15,2005.

some families represented: doerrs,ballwegs,killians,

berberichs.

Lewis/Louis and Anna/Annie Doerr, Butler PA

We3Dements — 2006-06-09 16:04:59Z

My G-G-Grandparents were named Lewis (Louis) and Anna (Annie) Doerr. Lewis was born about 1865 and Anna was born about 1869. Both of their parents were born in Germany (I don't know where or who they were, this is just info from the 1920 Census. I also know that they spoke german in their household growing up as well as my great grandmother.)

They were married about 1888. They had three children that I know of:

Caroline (b. about 1912) my great grandmother
Edwin (b. about 1915)
Paul (b about 1921)

This is all I have been able to find so far. I would love to be able to trace this side of my family as well.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Maria Juliana DOERR

alchaput — 2007-11-22 18:25:46Z

If George DOERR arrived in Philadelphia 1n 1738 it's unlikely his daughter born in 1734 was born in Germany. I have a daughter for him named Maria Juliana DOERR born 1734 in Lancaster, PA.

Al Chaput