Frenz - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: frenz family

oktref9 — 2012-05-30 12:46:23Z

Sorry but I have not been able to find out where in Germany they were from.

Re: frenz family

aeoicur21 — 2012-05-30 05:29:44Z

Where in Germany. I'm trying to track down Frenz from the Schwabish Hall area.

Re: frenz family

oktref9 — 2012-04-09 23:20:07Z

my frenz family was from germany

Re: Elizabeth Frenz

odonnelldeb — 2012-01-16 04:08:48Z

Hi - I am not sure if this is still your email address or if you are still seeking information. It is coincidental that I was showing my daughter family information this evening and I have a picture of Bertina as a child and from about 10-15 years ago. Elizabeth Frenz is my gggrandmother, Edna being my Ggrandmother. I have more information and pictures.

Deb Odonnell

Re: Jacob and Wilhemine Frenz

SpecialK2006 — 2011-05-02 16:27:08Z

k1265 - Jacob's parents were Wilhelm "William" Frenz and Katherine Hess. Jacob married Wilhelmine Sophia Kummer. The family was not French (at least not that I ever found) as I saw you had posted in another post (you stated your mother said last name was originally LaFrenz). They were Germans, from the region of Nassau. In fact Wilhelm "William" was born in Neesbach, Nassau (although the region I think is called something else now), Germany (then Prussia). My husband and I visited the small village of Neesbach 2 years ago. Anyhow, Wilhelm "William" and his 2 brothers, 1 sister, and his parents all left Germany and ended up in St. Louis, MO.

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

kelkahlau — 2011-05-01 18:55:35Z

To Mike Mourning - Yes, you have the right family! That "Jake" would be Jacob Gottlieb Frenz. I had been looking for your great-great-grandfather Charles! Last I found him was in 1860 census in St. Ferdinand, St. Louis County, MO. I could not locate him after that! I hope you still check these message boards - if so, please post on here to let me know! Thanks!

Kelly Kahlau

Re: PHOTO Kate, FRENZ, Fekete, and Setzer

afrenz_1 — 2011-01-12 12:54:52Z

My grandfather was Arthur H Frenz (brother to Louis) so that makes us 2nd cousins. Art

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

afrenz_1 — 2011-01-12 12:50:19Z

Louis is my greatuncle. I show he had eight children plus one child that died 10 days after birth. My aunt remembers his wife was referred to as Sadie.

Let me know if you want to compare notes.

Art

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

afrenz_1 — 2010-10-16 11:17:12Z

My gdad is Arthur, brother of Louis. Please contact me afrenz@yahoo if you would like to compare notes. Art

Re: PHOTO Kate, FRENZ, Fekete, and Setzer

frenz7750 — 2010-10-16 06:52:52Z

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE ANY PICTURES YOU HAVE OF THE FAMILY. DOTTIE WAS MY COUSIN AND MY DAD PAUL IS 87 WOULD STILL REMEMBER A LOT OF HISTORY OF THE FAMILY.

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

frenz7750 — 2010-10-16 06:50:33Z

THESE FOLKS ARE ALL MY RELATIVES AND I WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED IN ANYTHING YOU HAVE TO SHARE. MY DAD IS THE LAST OF THE FAMILY OF 7 OF LOUIS AND LASETTA FRENZ, OF SPOKANE WASHINGTON. SHIRLEY

frenz family

frenz7750 — 2010-10-16 06:46:33Z

Hi was wondering if anyone has heard anything else about the Frenz family of Germany

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

afrenz_1 — 2010-06-25 15:00:28Z

Did you find anything in Germany?

Jacob Gottleib Frenz is my ggfather.

afrenz@yahoo.com

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

afrenz_1 — 2010-06-25 14:50:56Z

My ggfather (Jacob Gottleib Frenz) died 10 Aug 1917 and is buried at Fairview Cemetery Rockford WA.

afrenz@yahoo.com

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

afrenz_1 — 2010-06-25 14:45:00Z

Me too!
Jacob Gottleib Frenz is my ggfather.
Let me know if you'd like to exchange FRENZ info.
afrenz@yahoo.com

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

afrenz_1 — 2010-06-24 05:41:33Z

My ancestors were friends (info below). Please let me know if you want to exchange any FRENZ info.

Thank you,

Art Frenz (afrenz@yahoo.com)
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Art's family:
parents: Walter Arthur Frenz (1922-2004) & Nell Meares (1923-1993)
grandparents: Arthur H Frenz (1892-1965) & Emma (UNKNOWN) (1898-1979)
great grandparents: Jacob Gottleib Frenz (1842-1917) & Willhemina Sophia Kumme ("Minna")
ggreat grandparents: Johann Jacob Frenz (?) & UNKNOWN (from Germany - research ongoing)

--- Frenz Details ---

Jacob Gottleib Frenz & Willhemina Sophia Kumme ("Minna")
Jacob Gottleib Frenz b. 21 Apr 1842 (MO), d. 10 Aug 1917 (Spokane WA)
Willhemina Sophia Kumme
marriage date: Feb 1871
residence: St Ferdinand Township, St. Louis, Missouri farmer
Minna had 11 kids, 5 alive in 1900
01 dau Anna (b. 1878)
02 son Louis (b. 1882)
03 son Henry (b. 1888)
04 son Arthur (b. 1892)

Arthur H Frenz & Emma
Arthur H Frenz b. 05 Jun 1892 (MO), d. Aug 1965 (OR)
Emma (1898-1979)
marriage date:
residence:
01 son Walter Arthur (b. 1922)
02 dau Elsie (b. 1925)
03 son Elmer Lloyd (b.1927)
04 dau Dorothy Eleanor (b. 1932)

Re: PHOTO Kate, FRENZ, Fekete, and Setzer

afrenz_1 — 2010-06-24 05:39:51Z

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

afrenz_1 — 2010-06-24 05:39:12Z

Re: Frenz/LaFrenz

afrenz_1 — 2010-06-24 05:35:03Z

Re: Jacob and Wilhemine Frenz

afrenz_1 — 2010-06-24 05:30:11Z

parents: Walter Arthur Frenz (1922-2004) & Nell Meares (1923-1993)
grandparents: Arthur H Frenz (1892-1965) & Emma (UNKNOWN) (1898-1979)
great grandparents: Jacob Gottleib Frenz (1842-1917) & Willhemina Sophia Kumme ("Minna")
ggreat grandparents: Johann Jacob Frenz (?) & UNKNOWN (from Germany - research ongoing)

afrenz@yahoo.com

Re: carl frenz/amanda frenz

Simplyswiss00 — 2009-07-25 19:07:58Z

Barbara Johnson is my sister and is still living. We both have some information on the Frenz history. My father was Carl W. Frenz who had 3 sisters and one was Amanda. Their parents where Louise and Carl. My email is Simplyswiss_00@yahoo.com

Re: Frenz -Last Known Residence, Schwabish Hall Germany

aeoicur21 — 2009-07-24 07:15:46Z

Update:

Franz Frenz is really Xaver Frenz (papers were found giving first name)

Klara's DOB is really 7 Dec 1921
her DOD is 2 July 1958

Klara's sister Louise had a daughter, Gertrud.
There was a little confusion on my part and the relative who came to the States is as follows:
Obituary found on Gertrud Noller Mann as follows:
Gertrud Mann, 68, Holmes Beach, died May 3, 2009, Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Survivors include daughter Patricia L. White of Holmes Beach; son Richard(Sharon) Mann of Las Vegas, NV.; sisters Hildegard and Louise both of Switzer-land; brother Huntz Noller of Germany; grandson J.D. White.

I would love to speak with Patricia L Mann, White or Richard Mann.

Re: Phillip Frenz

cyharo — 2008-12-31 03:35:47Z

Barbara,

I am not sure if I am on the right track, but I am actually looking for Barbara Johnson, last known living in New York. I believe maiden name, Stolder. Would have had a cousin named Virginia Circelli which she would write letters to.

Thank you
Christine

Re: The late Darlene R. Frenz nee Morris - Chgo, IL 1930-1954

SpecialK2006 — 2008-12-02 21:03:22Z

Sorry, my e-mail address has changed.

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

SpecialK2006 — 2008-12-02 20:13:09Z

Dottie, I'm sure you've since found information on Jacob Frenz and his family, since I see you posted your message in 2001, but I didn't see it till now...7 years later. I am distantly related to Jacob.

The parents of Jacob GOTTLIEB FRENZ were William (born Wilhelm) FRENZ & Katherine HESS. William's parents were William (born Wilhelm) FRENZ & Elizabeth (maiden name not yet known).

Besides William, William & Elizabeth had 3 other known children: Christoph (who married Wilhelmine BURCHHOLZ, and Anna Maria PICKEL-Kloss), Anna Elizabeth (who married John Philip MEHL), and Jacob (who married Henrietta FRIEDMEYER; she was also of St. Louis, but born in Hanover, Germany). Jacob FRENZ was my great-great-great-grandfather (and Jacob Gottlieb Frenz's uncle).

I don't know where (I'm assuming St. Louis area) or when William & Katherine died. What I do know is that William, his brothers Christoph & Jacob, and his sister Anna Elizabeth, were all born in Neesbach, in the region of Nassau, in Germany. I'm happy to say that I will be visiting Neesbach this upcoming February. It's a VERY small village/town, but I plan to take pictures of the area, since this is where our Frenz family came from.

Jacob Gottlieb Frenz's mother, Katherine HESS, was born in Beuerbach, which is also in the region of Nassau. Katherine & William married June 18, 1837 in St. Louis, MO. Besides Jacob Gottlieb, they had 7 other known children: Christiana, Charles, Catherine, Henry, Henrietta, William H., and Johanna.

Kelly

Re: PHOTO Kate, FRENZ, Fekete, and Setzer

SpecialK2006 — 2008-12-02 19:44:31Z

Kathy, do you still have this photo? I only saw your posting about it now, but I see you posted the message in 2006. My Frenz family came from St. Louis.

Re: carl frenz/amanda frenz

cyharo — 2008-11-25 07:29:18Z

I was wondering if you ever found any information that you were looking for. My grandmother, Virginia L Circelli, had a cousin that she communicated with prior to her passing. From what I can see her cousin was working activly on the Frenz geneology from Cleveland, OH. From what I can tell her last letter came in 1999. My grandmother had alzhmeimer's and when she passed my mother was unable to contact her cousin, Barbara Johnson who's last known address was in Salamanca, NY. I have no idea if Barbara is still alive, but I was looking for the same information.

Frenz / Dauer Milwaukee Wisconsin

nbelongia1 — 2008-07-29 19:56:10Z

Looking for information on Fred Frenz born about 1859 in Mecklenburg Germany and married Marie (Dauer)also from Mecklenburg Germany, in Milwaukee Wisconsin. They had six kids Charles, William, Walter, Arthur, Hattie(Neidert), and Laura(Ladik).

Frenz -Last Known Residence, Schwabish Hall Germany

aeoicur21 — 2008-04-02 21:17:02Z

Looking for Frenz Family of Schwabisch Hall, Germany.

Attention to names: Klara and Franz Frenz!

My Mother's name is Ilse b. 25 Sept 1942, maiden name Schanzle, her sister is Karin Schanzle b. Sept 1944. Schanzle is thier adopted name from mother's second husband, Xavier Schanzle. The adopted name was taken on Jan 1946, when she was 4 years old. What her name was proir to this is still unknown. Ilse married in the 60's and moved to the Americas, Ohio.

Ilse and Karin's mother is Klara Frenz b. Dec 7 1920 d. July 2 1961 [1st married name unknown (mother said her real father was from Ireland and died in Duisburg, Germany), 2nd married name Schanzle, 3rd married name Weiland. Mr. Weiland was married to Klara's sister Elisa until Elisa died of a heart attack and thus Mr. Weiland married Klara]. Klara lived in Schwabisch Hall. Klara's father is Frans Frenz also of Schwabisch Hall. Klara's mother perhaps lived above St. Michaels Church.

Frans Frenz b. unknown d. abt 1952-53 he was in his 80's, mom and Karin say.
wife unknown - she perhaps lived above St. Michaels Church at one time and my mother says she lived around the corner from the church at one time. Ilse and Karin lived across from St. Michaels Church, and would slide down the steps in the winter on sleds, until they got in trouble. :)

Children born to Frans Frenz and wife are:
Elisa Frenz,
Luise Frenz,
Klara Frenz
and Hans Frenz (my mother said Hans was still alive in Germany and owned a large farm).

Elisa married a man surname Weiland and they had
Gisela Weiland,
Ingrid Weiland,
Rolf Weiland,
Ursula Weiland.
One of these girl's or one of these girls daughters (I have to go back and check notes) married an American and moved to and died in Florida. This is hear say from my Mother.

I will gladly accept the information on Frenz, Weiland & Schanzle. If you feel there is a connection.

Re: Frenz/LaFrenz

k1265 — 2007-03-13 21:16:43Z

Yes I did. Check your e-mail. Maybe it's there.
K.Derry

Re: Frenz/LaFrenz

marvinkropp — 2007-03-12 20:18:23Z

Kathy,

Did you get all the info I sent you. I replied by e-mail but do not know if ancestory lets it go back to you through a e-mail reply or has to go through here. Send me your e-mail address. thanks,Marv

Re: Frenz/LaFrenz

marvinkropp — 2007-03-08 21:52:55Z

I may be able to help you some my granmothers family was Weitkamps from Black Jack Mo. I do know from church records that Anna Auguste Emilia Frenz was born on May 2,1877 ans baptized July 1 1877. Her father was Jacob Frenz and mother was Wilhelmine Frenz (Kremer)or (Kummer)itlooks likethey also had 6 other children. They did move to Washington at some point. Whelmina was living with George Huck her son-nlaw and dauhter. Some way George Huck was a step brother to the Weitkamps. I have a picture of Herbert Huck at approx age 3. It says on back from George and Anna Huck ,Hebert J. Huck,to brother Henry Weitkamp, the other picture was tomy Grandmother Alvina Weitkamp. If you could help how George Huck was the half brother to the Weitkamps I would appreciate it. Also you said the Frenz were cousins to the Wietkamps? emsil m.kropp@sbcglobal.net
Hope this helps,may have more info. thanks,Marv

Re: Frenz/LaFrenz

marvinkropp — 2007-03-08 21:44:59Z

Re: Phillip Frenz

searchancestors7 — 2007-02-13 06:46:13Z

Hello Lucille.

I don't know if you will receive this email, I just came across! Do you have any other detail reference Philip Frenz family? Any children from him or wife?

Thank you!

Jacob Gottleib Frenz

2006-12-06 22:09:48Z

I am looking for the parents of Jacob Frenz who's wife is Wilhelmine Sophia Kummer. He was born in Ferdinand, St. Louis Missouri in Apr 1842.

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

kathywieland — 2006-12-06 22:08:24Z

Mike,
I saw a death certificate for an 83 yr old Jacob FRENZ who died Jan 6, 1924 in St. Louis, MO. He was buried in St. Paul's Cemetery.

Go to this link and look in the Death Certificate Index 1910-1955
www.sos.mo.gov

Kathy

PHOTO Kate, FRENZ, Fekete, and Setzer

kathywieland — 2006-12-06 17:32:15Z

Hi Dottie,
I have a photo with the above names. I would say it dates from 1900. I thought Frenz was Freuz! There are four women pictured at a charity bazaar dressed in wonderful feathered hats and wool coats.

I'd be happy to scan it to you.

Kathy Wieland in St. Louis, MO

Re: Elizabeth Frenz

SunrisaSmiles — 2006-07-24 15:34:12Z

My great-grandmother's name was Elizabeth Frenz after she married Henry Frenz, she had 5 daughters Edna, Gerogia, Opal, Bertena <my grnadmother> and Rosie. I saw on a census that she listed one parents birthplace as Missouri. I don't know if this is the same person. Was Frenz her maiden name? Because I also know that Henry my grandfather had a census where Lizzie was listed as a sisters name.
Do a search on Henry Frenz born 1869 birthpalce Iowa., if it looks that it might be who you are searching for pleassssssse let me know : )

Frenze May be spelled Frenz

searchancestors7 — 2006-07-20 03:04:56Z

Hello,

I am searching for any information on my great grandfather Paul Frenze. The last name may have been spelled Frenz. Lived in Manhattan during 1929 had a child with Marie.

Thank you!

Re: Herbert La Frenz

2006-06-17 13:41:50Z

My email address has changed. Please note.

Frenz

KathiCFrenzMcCa — 2005-06-14 12:19:16Z

Do you know where in germany your FRENZ family came from?
Grandpa his 3 brothers came from Untersontheim to the US late 1890's. He had other siblings that I don't know what happened to.
Do you have a family tree? If so please send it to srhf@ix.netcom.com.
Do you want to see my tree?

Kathi

Re: Frenz

AnnOLeary51 — 2005-02-25 19:07:17Z

Susan,
Have you located where your Frenzes are from yet? I have ancestors that came on the Pennland six years earlier out of Antwerp. I was able to find a notice of their ship leaving in a newspaper article from the time which gave more detailed info. They were Luxembourgian & the town name "Rosslingen" sounds like a Luxembourgian name, as well. My Frenz ancestors were German, however. Parts of Luxembourg did become Germany & often Luxembourgers were identified as Germans. Hope this helps.

The late Darlene R. Frenz nee Morris - Chgo, IL 1930-1954

2005-02-23 02:38:30Z

I am seeking any friends of my grandmother, Darlene Rae Frenz, nee Morris. My grandmother died in 1954 from ovarian cancer. She was only 24 years old. She left behind my mother and my aunt. I would love to hear from anyone who knew her. My mother and I would like to know what my grandmother was like, because my mother didn't even get a chance to know her, because my mother was only age 5 when grandma Darlene died. Darlene was born and died in the city of Chicago.
If this helps to jog your memory, her parents were Jack & Dorothy Morris, and her husband was Larry Frenz. PLEASE contact me if you knew my grandmother. My e-mail address is Slainte0822@aol.com. Thank you.

Kelly

Hendrick Frens info

danielgerke5 — 2004-09-17 22:37:21Z

I am looking for info on Hendrick Frens born 1-17-1844 married to Hendrikia Mouw born 3-12-1848. Does anyone have any relatives further back than this? E-mail me with any additional info. They had a child Grace Frens born June 1881. Thanks!

Re: Phillip Frenz

2004-09-05 14:00:33Z

I have a Philip Frenz born 1905 in New Jersey living in College Point Queens with parents and siblings in 1920. Parents were Catherine Weiland and Peter Frenz. Siblings: Louis, Elizabeth and Anna.

Phillip Frenz

Btwinb — 2004-05-15 14:23:30Z

Looking for information on a Phillip Frenz, had a daughter named Marie born in 1929. She is my grandmother.
I was hoping to find some information on him, they lived in New York. Thank you Barbara

carl frenz/amanda frenz

kphamilton — 2004-03-31 00:19:54Z

I am looking for info on my great-grandmother amanda frenz and her brother carl frenz. I have from 1920 census amanda 33 yrs. and carl 21 yrs. both listed in cleveland, ohio. It says that amanda immigrated from germany in 1893. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Frenz

2004-02-23 00:09:45Z

Just got your message. Mine sailed on the Finland from Antwerp. Also Rosslingen. My grandpa was also German. Sailed date of arrival 11/09/1904 in New York Ellis Island.

Re: Jacob Gottleib Frenz

2003-07-31 01:05:03Z

My gggrandfather Charles Frenz (Franz) was born in St. Charles, Mo (near St. Louis) in 1840. He had a brother Jake. My only information about Jake was from a great aunt who said that "Jake sold his farm the home place and moved to the state of Washington." Would this be a fit?

FRENZ from Schwerin, Mecklinberg Germany 1862-1863

grdunavan — 2003-04-19 23:22:30Z

Ferdinand FRENZ came to NY in July 1862 to joing NY Volunteer Infrantry in August 1862. Discharged in 1865 in MD.
Married Dorathea in Schwerin in 1850.
Dorathea came to NY in Oct. 1863, listed on ships manifest as Dora, with some children. Worked in NY area in butcher shop according to family tales.
He found her after the Civil war.
By 1870 they had moved to LaSalle County IL and to Edwards County KS by 1880 Census.
Would like any information which might be available on this family.