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Re: Caroline Essig

sandi_Grelli — 2011-10-19 16:08:15Z

I am related to a Clarissa Essig ... what are you searching?

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

joycemoran97 — 2011-04-03 15:10:19Z

Philip was born in Prussia in 1850 and christened in Kirchenbollenbach,Rheinland, Prussia on 20 March 1850. He came to the US as a baby with his mother. His father, Matthias, was already here in Racine,Wisconsin. I can find them on the 1860 Census in WI. I can't find them in 1970. In 1880, they were in Iowa. The area in Germany was Oberstein; my grandfather also said Schlesweg/Holstein. I do not know when or where he met Carolina Essig, but I do know their first daughter was born in Freeport, Illinois in 1875.

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

essig_home — 2011-04-02 23:06:22Z

Joyce - Reichert was also a very popular surname in the town of Weissach. What is Phillip's background? Was he also born in Germany, or were his parents? I would like to explore further to see if there is perhaps a connection to my ancestors.

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

joycemoran97 — 2011-04-02 12:06:26Z

You have given me much to think about here. I suppose it is possible that Bremen was the reason for the Oldenburg entry. I wish, wish I could find the Reichert family on the 1970 census, as that would help place them somewhere. Caroline Essig married Phillip Reichert and their first child, Caroline, was born in Freeport, Illinois. She died in Clifton, Kansas, which is Washington County. Thank you so much for your input. I really appreciate it.

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

Joniesdestiny51 — 2011-04-02 11:37:32Z

Thanks, had to tried! Jonie

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

essig_home — 2011-04-02 06:00:08Z

Joyce - Her siblings, niece and nephews immigrated to rural Kansas, Russell County, town of Plymouth from the 1860s to early 1900's. Not certain of religion, but assume it was "evangelisch" (protestant Lutheran or Methodist?).

Oldenburg is far to the North from Weissach (Wurttemburg), but it is near the port city of Bremen. Could it be that she emigrated (or declared her intent to emigrate) from Oldenburg, but this was not her home town? I found a Caroline Essig age 23 (b. 1845-1846) on the passenger list of the ship Bremen which departed from port of Bremen for NY in July 1869. She is assumed to be "Bavarian" on the passenger list, but I see that she is listed among many passengers from Wurttemburg with surnames very common to the town of Weissach (particularly Gassner, Bartholomai and Strohacker). In fact, I found Looks to me to be a strong lead, at least for my ancestor.

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

essig_home — 2011-04-02 05:37:50Z

Jonie - Sorry, there is no surname KLEINKNECHT found in OSB Weissach.

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

joycemoran97 — 2011-04-01 18:54:31Z

Thank you for the quick reply. Yes, her maiden name was Essig. Would your immigrant ancestor have had any ties to Iowa or Stephenson County, Illinois or Kansas? And would they have been of the Catholic religion? Your information is the first that could possibly mean a connection, and I would like to hear further info. from you on the Essig name although I don't think Wurttemberg and Oldenburg are the same area in Germany.

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

Joniesdestiny51 — 2011-04-01 15:51:05Z

Hello, my name is Jonie and I am doing my family tree on John Gottlieb KLEINKNECHT. He was born 30 Oct 1838 in Germany, not sure where at. I am trying to find him on a passenger list coming to North America. I don't know what port or date he came. All the info I found on him here, does not mention his homeland or date and port he came into. Does your book have any KLEINKNECHTS leaving German up to 1861. I know that is when he applied for citizenship, here. If you have any info for me, THANK YOU!

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

essig_home — 2011-03-31 06:04:43Z

Probably spelled Karoline. Was Essig her maiden surname? The only person from Weissach I find close to fitting your description is Wilhelmine Karoline Essig b. 30 Dec 1845. She may have come to America, as did two of her siblings - one of them was my Great-Grandfather. I assume she left the town because there is no record of her death in the OSB (often means this person emigrated). However, I have found no records of her passage.

There are records of other Karoline Essig born within a decade of the dates you indicated. However, these all remained in or nearby Weissach.

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

joycemoran97 — 2011-03-28 19:03:56Z

My one brick wall in genealogy is my great-grandmother, whose name was Caroline or Carolina or Karolina Essig. She is listed on the birth record of one child as coming from Oldenburg, Germany. On another record, her origin is simply Prussia. I find no ship passenger record from Germany here, but she was born around 1848-1852. Any help from your list? Thank you.

Re: Adam Essig Birth Information

giggard — 2011-01-28 23:59:01Z

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ESSIG Phillip J our thanks and honor to our hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 48W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-09-23 12:42:42Z

ESSIG Phillip J our thanks and honor to our hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 48W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,745 photos free at http://teafor2.com

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Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

essig_home — 2010-03-19 07:23:46Z

No. She was asking about the OSB Weissach.

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

mandm1 — 2010-03-18 17:28:06Z

Who were you attempting to contact? Were you asking about the book "descendants of Dolly and Noah Essick"? Email mandmessick@yahoo.com

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

AJBert1 — 2010-03-17 18:01:36Z

Hello, my Great, Great Grandmother, Fredricka Schlotter(Wolf)(Essig)(Bahr) married your Great Grandfather. My name is Jennifer, I am a descendant of Georg and Fredricka. I would very much like to get in touch with you and get info from this book you have.

Thank you,

Jennifer Jenkinson

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

essig_home — 2010-03-07 04:42:41Z

Jan,
I don't have any information for a Jacob (more likely spelled Jakob) Essig with wife Christina Rehm. Could be from a different town in Wurttemberg. I have several Jakob Friedrich Essig's from Weissach in my family tree, but none born before 1822. Do you have a birth date or year for Jacob Essig?? Was Christoph born in the USA?? I will check the Weissach OSB to see if I can find either one of them.
- Tom Essig

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

JanetHopkins1143 — 2010-03-07 03:04:11Z

Do you have information on Jacob Essig and his wife Christina Rehm from Wurttemberg? And their son Christoph born 13 Mar 1822, m. Anna Katherine Wuterich who moved to Meriden Connecticut?
Thanks, Jan Hopkins

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

essig_home — 2010-02-20 03:40:36Z

Sorry, but I can't find any connection to Weissach for Damianus Essig.

Re: Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

dgrimm9110 — 2010-02-15 22:47:32Z

I am unsure if you can help me,but I am looking for information on my gggrandfather, Damianus Essig(aka Damian/Daniel Essig). He was born in Roxheim Pfalz, Germany. I have conflicting birthdates,but he married Barbara Krick(Krueck,Kriik,Krueck) who was born in 1854 in Germany. They married in 1877 and immigrated around 1884 to the United States. I cant find Damians actual birth date and have conflicting birth parents. The info I do have is from Familysearch.org. I do know the family was Catholic,being married in a Catholic church there. I believe they all changed their names except for Barbara. I can find no record of Damian except for his wife and children all in the Portsmouth and Columbus,Ohio areas. It is said that this Essig family was of Jewish descent which I find unusual and being Catholic,which could explain the name changes and immigration reasons. If you can help in any way I would appreciate it.

Thank you,
Donna Grimm

Re: essig/essex in PA, NC and IN

kennethessick — 2010-01-10 02:00:26Z

would like to have all history you have and can share. my email: kentoy20012001@yahoo.com , thanks ken

Re: Essig/Essex in PA , NC and IN

mandmessick — 2010-01-05 00:53:46Z

I live in Columbia, SC. Email - mandmessick@yahoo.com None of my relatives are connected to the line you are looking at. Mine came over in 1736, before your John! If you get back to that time we might be able to connect. Do stay in touch in case we get info that might help each other.

Re: Essig/Essex in PA , NC and IN

BooRabs1 — 2010-01-04 23:08:51Z

yes, i have read that book. Where are you Martin? I live about 15 min. from Friedburg and the whole area where they migrated to when the Essig/Essix/Essick/Essex clan came to NC. I have not been researching that family lately (only married into that line)--- I have been working on my mom and dad's lines- trying to locate people in Ga/Fla/AL/TX. i believe we may have talked before- i am no longer on ancestry- can't afford it; i can get the email threads however. i don't know this other person that recently posted. thanks, amy

Re: Essig/Essex in PA , NC and IN

mandmessick — 2010-01-04 22:44:35Z

Have you seen the book entitled "The Family of Noah and Dolly Leonard Essick"? It details John (born 1742) and his descendants. It has no info on ancestors!

Martin Essick (mandmessick@yahoo.com)

Re: essig/essex in PA, NC and IN

mandmessick — 2010-01-04 22:32:28Z

I have some Essick info. Please reply to mandmessick@yahoo.com with your email address. I would like to know your Essick line as far back as you have it to see if we connect.

Martin Essick

Re: essig/essex in PA, NC and IN

kennethessick — 2010-01-02 19:34:00Z

would like to have any info u have to share. thanks ken

Re: Ship Habsburg

TBJNT3 — 2009-08-12 22:39:15Z

I found the info in the NY Passenger Lists 1820-1957. Under ship name it says Habsburg. I am not sure but I believe it is the name of a ship. Thanks for your reply.

Re: Ship Habsburg

TBJNT3 — 2009-08-12 22:37:00Z

Thank you for the info.

Re: Ship Habsburg

BooRabs1 — 2009-08-12 02:55:43Z

I found this.. unfortunately no pic. sorry.

HABSBURG 1875
The HABSBURG was a 3,094 gross ton ship, length 353ft x beam 39.1ft, one funnel, two masts, iron hull, single screw, speed 12 knots. Accommodation for 142-1st and 800-3rd class passengers. Built by Earle's Shipbuilding, Hull, she was launched on 9th Jan.1875 for North German Lloyd of Bremen. Her maiden voyage started 11th Mar.1876 when she left Bremen for Southampton and New York and in May 1876 she transferred to Bremen - South America sailings. She resumed New York sailings on 21st Apr.1880 and started her 30th and last voyage on this service on 10th Apr.1886. Between 23rd Feb.1887 and 24th Oct.1894 she was used on the Bremen - Suez - Australia route, being re-engined and refitted to carry 63-1st, 30-2nd and 641-3rd class passengers in 1891. She made two further New York sailings in April - May 1895 and then reverted to South America voyages on 10th Nov.1895. Her final sailing on this route commenced 10th Mar.1896 and in 1898 she was sold to Italy, but stranded on her delivery voyage. Refloated in 1899, she was scrapped. [North Atlantic Seaway by N.R.P.Bonsor, vol.2,p.551]

if you go to www.theshipslist.com, it might offer more info

Re: Ship Habsburg

gail_kleve — 2009-08-12 00:24:21Z

I believe Habsburg was the maker of ships - does your information refer to "a Habsburg ship" rather than "the ship Habsburg" - if so then the ship would be known by another name.

Ship Habsburg

TBJNT3 — 2009-08-11 23:53:53Z

My great grandparents came from Germany. Their name was Essig. They arrived in America on May 24,1881 on the Habsburg. I have been searching for a photo of the ship with no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks for any ideas.

Re: Conrad Essig b. 1842? Johann Konrad Essig b 1842

essig_home — 2009-05-26 05:04:37Z

Martin,

Thanks for the offer...I'm still interested in possible connections to Weissach/Flacht through my great-grandfather Johann Konrad Essig. I was able to discover an extensive amount of family ancestral line through OSB Weissach with the kind help of another local researcher.

Re: Conrad Essig b. 1842?

Markogen — 2009-05-24 16:26:01Z

If you are still interested in your Essig ancestral line from Wuerttemberg I can offer you my help as a local researcher. Send me a mail directly to Markogen@aol.com
Regards, Martin

Re: Essig

NancyJP — 2009-04-30 01:20:30Z

Hello to Mark, Mary or Maureen, what happened to Thomas? I am the grand daughter of Louis Herman Horras(Horace), daughter of Lorraine. Contact me at njp@sbcglobal.net

Re: ESSIG WALLS DUNCAN WARREN

GlennaMaddux — 2009-04-26 21:37:50Z

I have information on Nettie Walls but not with an anonmymous poster. Please enlighten me why I should give information to an anonymous poster.

Respectfully,

Essig immigrants to USA from Weissach, Germany 1850-1927

essig_home — 2009-02-20 07:09:38Z

I recently obtained an original hardbound volume of "Das Ortssippenbuch Weissach", which is a large catalog/book containing detailed records of thousands of families (see some of the referenced Surnames) who lived in the town of Weissach, Böblingen, Württemberg, Germany from 1564 to 2003. The book also identifies individuals who emigrated to other locations, such as "Amerika". There are many Essigs identified who came to the USA during the period between 1850-1927, including my great-grandfather (Johann Konrad Essig), his niece and nephews, and many cousins.

There are similar Ortssippenbuchs (OSBs) for many towns throughout Germany, many of which are now available online. They are a tremendous resource for genealogical research. However, this particular OSB is not available on the internet. I would be glad to share information with anyone who is interested.
-- Tom Essig

Re: Conrad Essig b. 1842?

essig_home — 2008-10-07 03:03:58Z

Thanks for the reply, but my great-grandfather Conrad Essig was born in Weissach, Baden-Wurtemmburg, Germany around 1842. I suppose it is possible that he may be related to your Conrad Essigs of the 1600-1700s, but we have not been able to trace (with any certainty) his German ancestry.

The Conrad Essig I am researching emigrated to the US around 1865 and became a naturalized US citizen (Philadelphia, PA) in 1872. He moved westward to Russell County, Kansas in the late 1870s and then to Spokane, WA in the late 1880s. He finally moved to Hillsboro/Cornelius, Oregon where he fathered 3 more children (one of which was my grandfather). He died in Clackamas, Oregon in 1899.

Re: Conrad Essig b. 1842?

JuanitaGrohman2010 — 2008-10-07 01:51:54Z

Hi Conrad Essig is way, way back in my family.
My info maybe wrong, but here is what I have & is listed under our family tree, my daughter is the owner, her name is Desiree Newland, I am her mom, Juanita Grohman.
I have :
Conrad Essig, born Oct 17,1604 in Dahenfeld, Wuttemberg Germany. (but I have his as being married to Anna Hoffner.)
I have Conrad's parents as Martin Essig & C.Hohenstein. Marti Essig born 1574 in the same city as Conrad-died there 1635. Now, I have another Conrad Essig, that is the father of Martin Essig. This Conrad Essig was born 1542 & died1600 in the same city also. Now this one Conrad Essig that was born 1542, his dad was Petrus Essig, and mother Margaretha. (but I haven't found anything farther back yet.)
Now the son of the Conrad Essig that was born in 1604, his son was Joannes Essig (1627-1701)still the same city. I have him as married to a Barbara(??dont know who), the had a daughter, Margaretha Essig (1658-1742) again that same location, who married Sebastian Lohmann (1665-1725)They had a daughter Maria E Lohmann.(1695-1770).( It did not mention the siblings, just the ones related to me. This is on this website also, Ancestry.com; I am Juanita Westman(my maiden name was Grohman).Hope that helps... My e-mail is: nitamarie2007@yahoo.com.

Re: Conrad Essig b. 1842?

JuanitaGrohman2010 — 2008-10-07 01:51:17Z

Essig/Hess/Long - Spokane, WA

essig_home — 2008-06-05 01:37:08Z

Looking for descendents of William C. Essig (b. 1874 PA) and Josephine Hess (b. 1876 MO). They had a daughter, Charlotte Essig (b. 1903 Spokane, WA) who married John B. Long (b. 1902 WA).

Re: Conrad Essig b. 1842? m. Magdalena

essig_home — 2008-05-15 07:43:31Z

Resident of Plymouth, Russell, Kansas from late-1870s to 1890. Married to Magdalena (Schneider?) until 1890. Son William was born in Pennsylvania abt 1874.

Re: Charles Essig

DebbieKeithBarham — 2008-02-01 13:37:38Z

Yes he was my Great Grandfather. I will be working on the family tree this weekend and I can't wait to view the Essig Family Tree that you have. Thanks for the information!

Re: Charles Essig

essig_home — 2008-02-01 06:54:49Z

Is Otto Henry Essig your Great Grandfather? If so, I guess that does make us distant cousins. You can view our 'public' family tree on Ancestry.com at Essig Family Tree. You can also contact me via e-mail at essig_home@msn.com and I can help fill in details regarding living relatives, etc.

Tom Essig
North Bend, WA

Re: Charles Essig

DebbieKeithBarham — 2008-01-31 17:45:47Z

Thank you so much for the reply. I started working on our family tree when my mom died suddenly 10 years ago. I was really upset that I just couldn't get anywhere with her side of the family tree. Everything ended with my great grandparents until your posting. Funny thing is I posted that message so long ago it just shows never give up! Would you be willing to share your information. I can certainly give you from my great grandparents going forward. I think this would make us cousins??

Re: Charles Essig

essig_home — 2008-01-31 08:46:08Z

Otto Henry Essig (my Great Uncle) was born 25 Aug 1894 and I believe was married to Lucile abt 1916. They had a daughter, Evelyn, born in Beaverton, Oregon in 1917. Otto and Lucille were still together with daughter Evelyn at the time of 1920 US Census living in Portland, Oregon. It appears they may have seperated or divorced several years later.

Otto's younger brother (my Grandfather) was Carl Albert Essig, born in 1897, but everyone called him Charley or Charles.

Conrad Essig b. 1842?

essig_home — 2008-01-30 08:43:38Z

Looking for any information regarding my Great-Grandfather, Conrad Essig. Immigrated to the United States from Wurttemberg, Germany around 1865. Naturalized citizen in Philadelpia, PA in 1874. Married Fredricka Schlotter (Wolf / Bahr) in Cornelius, OR in Feb 1892 and they had three children during the short time they were married: Clara M. Essig (Graham)b. 1892; Otto Henry Essig b. 1894; and Carl (Charley) Albert Essig b. 1897. We know very little about his background prior moving to Oregon. Conrad may have had a prior marriage/family in Kansas?

Re: Erskine Birch Essig

beckyessig — 2007-09-23 20:48:36Z

I am a great-granddaughter of Lester Clay Essig, Sr., who was a cousin of Erskine Birch Essig. This past week I found some letters sent by Erskine to my great-grandparents that contained some Essig family history. I would love to get in contact with any of Erskine's family.

Joseph Essigs -Rowan County, NC-Document Scan circa 1807

isohnchen — 2007-08-14 13:13:22Z

I have, scanned from the original, a document from the estate sale of John MICHAEL Myers, 1807 Rowan County, NC
Michael Myers died in Aug. 1807. This document shows the sale of one cow and one heffer to Joseph Essigs. I'll be glad to email this scan to anyone that is interested. Irma

Re: ESSIG, Catherine

robertlongmoresr — 2007-04-14 01:50:54Z

I believe Catherine's (Katie) mother to be Maria (Mary) Koerner born in Germany. She had 6 children: Emma and Caroline Weber, Frances & Helene (Lena) Wilhelm (Willhelm/Williams in census),& Mary & Catherine Essig. I believe her father to be Charles. I found her living with her mother and sister Emma on the 1900 census. Three of her sisters were in St Vincents Orphanage in Phila & I believe the other one was living with an Aunt & Uncle in Carbon County, PA. The living sisters were Caroline (Weber) Bradley & Mary (not sure of her maiden name)Pass.

My Essig Relations

mjgoette — 2006-12-29 16:17:21Z

The following is my relation to the Essigs. I put my direct relatives in bold. If you want to share any information, please let me know!

Wendell Essig (b in Switzerland, d in MD) + Anne Eve Matte (b & d in MD)
- Simon Essig (b in MD, d in OH)
+ Juliana Margaretha Schneer (b in PA, d in OH)
- Samuel Essig (b in PA, d in OH)
+ Salome Sally Rank (b & d in OH)
- Susan Essig (b in OH, d ?)
+ Henry Mishler (b in PA, d ?)
- Louis Winfield Mishler (b & d in OH)
+ Mary Jane Stormfeltz (b in PA, d in OH)
- SARAH HELEN MISHLER (b & d in OH)
+ WILLIAM GRAHAM FLETCHER (b & d in OH)
- Frederick Mishler
- Ward Mishler
- Warren H Mishler
- Elton E Mishler (born in OH, died ?)
+ Lucy B
- Malinda Essig (born in OH, died in IN)
+ Samuel Ruffner (born & died in OH)
- John J Ruffner
- Anna Ruffner
- Isaiah Essig (born in OH, died ?)
+ Nancy A Bair (born in OH, died ?)
- William Essig
- Emma Essig
- Ida Essig
- Mary Essig
- Frances H Essig

Melanie
www.tracingfootprints.com