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Re: Ganschow ancetory talk

kgbritt1 — 2010-06-21 07:04:01Z

I think we may be related. I'm trying to research my ancestors on the Ganschow side and am wodnering if you have your family tree posted anywhere I might be able to view?
Thanks,
Karen

Ganschow

eugeganschow — 2010-05-22 20:48:20Z

Mi nombre es Maria Eugenia Ganschow y soy nieta de Sigfried Ganschow quien vino de Alemania hacia Argentina en 1944 aprox. nacido en 1916 y fallecido en 2001, se caso con Margarita Leske (polaca) y tuvieron dos hijos, mi padre Wolfgang y mi tio Hans . Se que no tuvo hermanos pero si primos .quisiera contactarme con alguien y reconstruir nuestro arbol genealogico Gracias

Re: Ganschow's

tigergirl729 — 2010-05-16 21:36:50Z

Hi,
I was looking up information on Gasnkows and ended up finding info on Ganschows. I think they might be the same name, just changed spelling throughout the years. If this is the case, I'd love to coordinate further and see if we can dig anything up about the Ganksows/Ganschows. Do you think that the name change is a possibility? Let me know your thoughts and I'll see what I can do.
TigerGirl

Re: To anyone with information

laurie33000 — 2010-03-17 15:12:58Z

Connie:

I was told stories about her living with her Grandma when she was pregnant with me. I am not sure how much of that is true. Please email me if you get this. I know it has been a lot of years between emailings. laurie33000@yahoo.com.

Sincerely,

Laurie

Re: John Henry Ganshow 1800's

Matthewg7_1 — 2010-03-14 06:06:31Z

Hi, I might be relate to you too! My Father was John Fleming Ganshow born in Brooklyn, his Father was Jimmy Ganshow, wife Catherine born in Brooklyn NY. My name is Matt

Re: Charles Ganshow (Ganschow)

Matthewg7_1 — 2010-03-14 05:52:36Z

Hi, My name is Matt Ganshow, my Fathers name was John Fleming Ganshow, he was born in Brooklyn, His Father was Jimmy Ganshow, also from Brooklyn.I was born in Long Island, N.Y. I was told that the spelling was changed to Ganshow, but it used to be Ganschow or Ganschou.Von Ganschou is listed as a Swedish royal family. I always heard that the original Ganshow, Ganschow, Ganschou? was from Germany? I also heard that Gans, means Goose and Schou means show in German? my e.mail is Matthewg7@msn.com

Re: Ganschow Family.

2009-03-09 20:36:38Z

Hogan,
This is your Dad's cousin Connie. Sis's daughter. My Mom and Dad are in an assisted living facility in Newport Wa. My family and I moved to a small farm in Elk WA 2 years ago.
I have many fond memories of Bud and Dolores. Delores was such a wonderful lady, so sweet and kind. Bud, like my mother was often a force to be reckoned with, yet so charming. Your Aunt Barbara lived with us for a short time when I was small and our two families lived just blocks apart in Anaheim.

Your Dad was always my favorite cousin. Please send my regards and let him know the whereabouts of my Mom. She adores your Dad.
Please e-mail me at the yahoo address and I will give you my Moms contact info.

Frederick Ganschow from Mecklinburg, Germany

jeengstrom — 2008-06-04 03:46:46Z

Hi,
Looking for information about my great-great granfather, Frederick Ganschow (Genschau?). His children were Frederick, Arthur, Elmer, and Esther. He was married to a Christine Lotter.
Thanks.

Re: Ganschow

DiannaWise68 — 2007-11-11 15:51:14Z

Good Morning,

I recently visited Alma, WI and several cemeteries in the area. My tree is the PANSCHOW line, however, I found several GANSCHOW grave sites here also. Could these names be connected at all? My Panschows came from Koeln, Pomern, Germany.

My email is: dianna_lw@yahoo.com.

Re: Ganschow Family.

kennyg3 — 2006-07-26 04:58:38Z

Hello Connie,

Our families (Gruschow & Ganschow) are inter-related through the Seyberlich family (now Seyferlich). Warren Seyferlich, who is in this tread for your post, is also a cousin of yours. Your great grand-mother, Frida "Caroline" Elisabeth Seyberlich married Ludwig "Louis" Ganschow on Jan 26, 1875 in Chicago. Her parents are Ferdinand Carl August Seyberlich & Friederike "Frida" Caroline Elisabeth Grüschow (now Gruschow).
Frida Gruschow is my great grand-father's older sister. The Grüschow's came from Moltzow (Rambow Parish), Mecklenburg, Germany. The Seyberlich's came from Waren, Mecklenburg, Germany.
Your g. grand-father Louis Ganschow immigrated to the USA in 1860 from Germany. I do not know exactly where in Germany, but I believe it's also Mecklenburg.
So you see, you have both Ganschow & Gruschow ancestors.
Your g. g. grand-parents (Ferd & Frida Gruschow Seyberlich/Seyferlich) are buried at Wunders Cemetery, Chicago, IL, and I believe the Ganschow's also.
I will try and e-mail you, if your address is still current, if not, please e-mail me.

Ken Gruschow
5609 Polk St.
Hollywood, FL 33021

kengruschow@earthlink.net

Re: Ganschow Family.

2005-10-28 05:38:22Z

Helen "sis" Ganschow is my deceased grandfather's sister. My grandfather was Edward Francis Ganschow. My father, Clifford Michael Ganschow is currently on vacation, but when he gets back I'll ask him for any contact info for Helen. Please respond so I know I'm not talking to a wall. Thanks.

-Hogan

Re: To anyone with information

2005-07-09 17:40:19Z

Dear Laurie,
I don't know if this helps or not. Our family lived just North of San Diego in the 60''s and 70's. My Mother's maiden name was Ganschow and my grandma lived with us or near us. May be a connection I don't know?

Re: Ganschow ancetory talk

2004-08-09 15:06:22Z

Your message is interesting to me because in our family there was a Frederick Ganschow who came over from Germany with a 4-year old son named Herman who was my dad's grandfather. Herman married a woman named Rose, I believe. One of several children they had was named Ernest and the last name was eventually Americanized to "Ganshaw." that is all I have at this point. thanks for the message.

Charles Ganshow (Ganschow)

2004-01-09 02:36:12Z

My maternal grandfather was Charles Ganshow whose name was altered during immigration (says my mother). He was born in Brooklyn ~1888 (we have a photograph of him standing next to a cow) to a piano maker who was said to have eloped with the daughter of the burghermeister of the Black Forest before emmigrating to America. He was one of 6 children, but kept contact with only a few (Uncle Bill who never married and Aunt Hildegarde who lived in Brooklyn for most of her life). My mother, Shirley Ganshow b. 1925 (sister Dorothy, brother Robert) has a cousin Charlotte Ganshow who may still be out on Long Island where my mother grew up (Garden City). I would like to find some of my relatives. Please let me know is you have any information? Thanks.

Re: John Henry Ganshow 1800's

2003-12-28 05:24:11Z

I don't know who you are because I do not have your name in any of my records, but I am related to John Henry Ganschow married to Anna MarySchumm. Henry is my great-grandfather, My grandfather is John Conrad Ganschow born 12/26/1891. If you want more info, please e-mail me.

Ganschow ancetory talk

2003-12-08 04:54:55Z

I am Larry, 2nd son of Robert (1928-2000)
Robert was the son of Frank Ganschow (Originally called "Franc".188? to approx. 1984?)
Franc was one of the sons of Frederick Ganschow, who worked on the railroad from Philadelphia to Franksville, Wisconsin before he moved to Milwaukee before 1900.
Frederick married a woman with name like "Wilhelm"...arrived in USA with a son named Herman.
Rumor was that Herman moved down toward Chicago.
Came to USA from Mecklenberg, Germany probably around or before 1888. Frederick was the son of Joachim of Mecklenberg. Can anyone help me with any more information ? ? ?

To anyone with information

2003-11-17 03:26:00Z

Please help. In July of 1966 I was born to Cecilia Ganshow. I was subsequently adopted by Amos and Betty Sommers. I have absolutely no information on my mother except that she was attending college in the San Diego Area and was living with her grandmother when it was found out that she was pregnant. I am seeking any information on my mother or her family so that I may obtain a medical history and some sort of information to pass onto my children. Any information anyone can give me would be helpful.

Re: My 79yo mom gave me info on Louis & Caroline Ganschow Nee- Syferlich children. Great info, take a peek!

2003-10-24 01:05:49Z

Dear Warren,
Thank You for the info. I do believe the stockyards fire was more devastating than what is called The Great Chicago Fire.At least in loss of fire fighters lives.
My grandfather Edward H. Ganschow was the son of Caroline Seyferlich and Charles and Arthur's Nephew. From what I understand he was very close to Uncle Art and was primarily raised by him. Of Edwards children only my mother Helen is alive. George died in 1980, Bobby in 1949, Bud in 1999. My mom is 80 and going strong. They are visiting us currently on our farm in Elk WA. My parents home is in Phoenix AZ.
Connie
PS I have twin boys 6yo. My mother has many stories of your Dad and Uncle. Including what amazing escape artists they were as young boys. How exasperating they were to your poor grandmother. LOL I can relate!

Re: My 79yo mom gave me info on Louis & Caroline Ganschow Nee- Syferlich children. Great info, take a peek!

2003-10-23 20:57:49Z

Hi Connie
Charles Seyferlich, my greatgrandfather, ( my dad and older brother are also Charles ) became head of fire department in 1910 when his predecessor and about 11 other firemen where killed at the Stock Yard fire. I've heard that this was the greatest loss of firefighters in U.S. history till 9/11/01. Charles was born in Waren, Germany ( in Germany name was spelled Seyberlich or sometimes Seiberlich ) and came to Chicago as a baby with his parents and grandparents after July 1854. He is buried in Wonders Cemetary at Clark and Irving in Chicago.
His younger brother Arthur was also head of the fire department in later years.
I don't know much about the Chicago Fire but I've run accross newspaper articles about him online. Try a search on google.com. All the Seyferlichs you find will be relitives.
Also try the Library Of Congress web site, they have pictures of Art, Charles and his familey. His son herbert is my grandfather.
Kurt Seyferlich was my first cousin. My dads twin brother William's son born about 1942. I've hear he has passed away.
I knew him well when I was a kid. He lived with my grandmother Clara (nee balow) till he went into the Navy.

Warren

Re: My 79yo mom gave me info on Louis & Caroline Ganschow Nee- Syferlich children. Great info, take a peek!

2003-10-23 16:19:55Z

Dear Warren,
I was wondering if you had any info on the Great Chicago Fire. The one where Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over the lantern. Why I'm asking is because I believe your Grandfather Charles Seyferlich was Fire Commisioner of Chicago at the time. I am a homeschooling mom and one of my homeschooling friends is studying the Chicago fire and would like info. Also, sorry about mis-spelling Seyferlich. My mom corrected me. Who is Curt/Kurt Seyferlich my mother is his Godmother.

Re: Ganschow Family.

2003-04-26 21:25:51Z

Hi Patty,
It is me Connie. We met in Spokane shortly before my marriage to Jim Johnson in Feb of 96. I had 2 children at the time. Since then Jim and I have adopted 6 children through Foster Care. My parents currently live in Phoenix AZ. My dad is still alive as is my mother. She still sends b-day cards and christmas cards to your brother Bobby.
My parents were ex-communicated form the church because my father had been divorced. They had that marriage annuled and were married in the church in 1976.
I still live in SPokane. You can reach me by my e-mail junecleaver58@yahoo.com or by phone 509-891-0467.
The baby with my parents was my brother Peter. I was not born until 1958.
Yes Aunt Sis aka the Grandmanator, Osama Bin Helen is still alive and kicking. She is the carrier of the ornery Savage gene (Savage was our grandmas maiden name) like her she is a character.
Hope you get this.
Connie Johnson

Re: John Henry Ganshow 1800's

2003-04-17 20:53:26Z

John Ganschow belongs to my daughter-in-law's family, and she lives in Colo. contact me Lucretialu2@aol.com.

Re: My 79yo mom gave me info on Louis & Caroline Ganschow Nee- Syferlich children. Great info, take a peek!

2003-03-11 07:38:53Z

The correct spelling of Caroline Ganschows maiden name is Seyferlich. In Germany it was Seyberlich.
Do a search on google.com with search term "seyferlich" .
I

GENSCHOW/GANSCHOW

2003-01-02 21:53:37Z

Thank you Donald Meyer for your help. I have printed out you line and sources and perhaps that can lead to other things. Sincerely, A. Gray

Re: Ganschow

holthoffk1 — 2003-01-01 10:11:02Z

Hi
I am researching Genschow as well and have completed a website with my information maybe it can help you in your research

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/o/l/Karina-Holt...

Happy New Year
Karina Holthoff

Re: Ganschow Family.

greatfla1 — 2002-11-24 05:46:08Z

Hi,

I am Patricia A. Jaimes maiden name Ganschow. Daughter and 5th child of George Edward Ganschow and Mary Alice LaHaie. Neice to Aunt Sis "Helen Chicas" So I believe I am your cousin. I visited Aunt Sis in Spokane several years back when she had located my brother Bob. She has since moved. I believe to Nevada but I am not sure where. Can you tell me how I may contact her? Is Uncle Sam...(your father I think) still alive ? How did you get the name of Johnson if you are Aunt Sis's son ? Was Aunt Sis previously married? I think I remember something dad had said about someone (I'm not sure who) being ex-communicated from the church...was this because Aunt Sis got a divorce and remarried? When I visited with Aunt Sis several years ago I also met Peter and Connie and Connie had two kids I thought and was in the process of getting remarried. Has she had more children? Where do you live? I live in Florida. You may call me if you wish...my number is 727-937-5329 or you may email me your number and I will call you. I am so sorry my parents didn't raise us around our cousins. Aunt Sis left Chicago when I was just a baby so I never really got to know her. Seems the only thing she really remembers about me was that apprently they came to the house to say their good-byes and had a baby with them...maybe you or Peter or Connie I'm not sure who...I was born in 1951 and I must have been 2 or 3 at the time they left but anyway the baby they had with them was crying and I guess from what your mom says I said " Would someone PLEASE give that baby a bottle " I guess the baby was crying and it must have been annoying me....LOL Please remember I myself was only 2 or 3 so I don't remember this at all. I'm sure your mothers recollection is much better than mine !!! LOL

Please respond. I would love to hear from your.

Respectfully,
Patricia A. Jaimes

Re: John Henry Ganshow 1800's

2002-11-15 05:09:58Z

Hello...

How come two different spellings? My father Walter W. Ganshow was born in USA, May 1911. His father was William Ganshow married to Alfreda. Any connection?
Linda
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ganschow's

agray13 — 2002-11-10 21:12:23Z

If anyone has knowledge of any Ganschows in Cleveland, OH, please let me know. New information has come into my possession that these people might be related. Use this url and if after Dec, 02 or and not later than April 1, 02 use ag1@cybertails.com. Thanks you Ardene Gray

Ganschow Family.

junecleaver58 — 2002-05-04 01:20:56Z

My mothers maiden name was Ganschow. Here is what I know of that family.
My great-grandparents Louis (I think) and Caroline (Sipherlich) Ganschow came to this country in the late 1800's
They settled in Chicago. They had 13 children, about 1/2 lived to adulthood. The ones I can remember are Louis, Fred, George and Edward (My Grandpa).
I know they had several daughters. One named Gertrude. My grandfather Edward H. Ganschow was a policeman for the city of Chicago. Some of his Uncles
ran Ganschow Tool Dye. Both of my great-grandparents died within months of one another in the mid-1920's. MY mothers family
consisted of George Ganschow now desceased. Edward Francis Ganschow, now desceased. Helen Agnes Ganschow-Chicas still alive and 76yrs old.
Robert Arthur Ganschow desceased. My grandmothers maiden name was Savage. Granpa died in 1972 and grandma in 1974. I miss them terribly,
they were a huge part of my life. Hope this helps.

Re: John Henry Ganshow 1800's

junecleaver58 — 2002-05-04 01:20:56Z

Laura,
My g-grandfather was Louis Ganschow. He passed in 1922. I believe most of the family is from Mecklenberg, Germany. Perhaps he was John Henry's brother as Hennry was my Granfathers middle name. Edward Henry Ganschow b. Feb 14th 1893.

Ganschow Photo Album of My G-Gparents

junecleaver58 — 2002-05-04 01:20:56Z

Oh please tell me some collector with no relation didn't buy this album! :0( I'm certain it is of my G Gparents Louis and Caroline (Syferlich) Ganschow. Please whoever has it contact me. We have so few pictures of my g'pas family. I have one of Caroline as a young woman and one of my grandfather Edward as a young boy.

Attn Ardene Gray

junecleaver58 — 2002-05-04 01:20:56Z

Ardene every year my Grandparents (Edward Ganschow) would take their children up to Eagle River WI for a Vacation. Have you or any member of your family any recolection of meeting them there. My mother Helen Ganschow-Chicas says as a child there was always pile of relatives that joined them from all over on there vacation. Most were Ganschow's. Let me know. TIA Connie

My 79yo mom gave me info on Louis & Caroline Ganschow Nee- Syferlich children. Great info, take a peek!

junecleaver58 — 2002-05-04 01:20:56Z

Louis and Caroline (Syferlich) Ganschow had 13 children. 7lived to adulthood they were
Louis,Fred,Edward,George, Gertrude, Mary(Mamie) and Harriet(Hattie).
From them this is what I know of their families.
Fred married and moved to New jersey where he raised 2 children. George never married, Gertrude married late in life. No info on Mamie. (yet)HArriet (Hattie) married a man by the name of Glass. They had 4 daughters, Vera, Helen, Dorothy & Harriet (Hetzy)They were always known as "the Glass girls" Hetzy had a daughter named Dorothy and she had a daughter named Ginger.
Edward(my grandfather) married Helen Savage, they had 4 children. George married Mary and had 6children (Bobby,Mary-George,Peggy,Tommy, Patty & Billy) Edward a.k.a Bud married Dolores Clifford and they had 3 children Michael married to Karen has 2 children. Kathy, no children and Barbara married to Steve green 1 son.
Helen a.k.a Sis (my mother) marrie Sam Chicas and has 5 children. Sam married to Linda, no children, Tony married to Susan, 1 son, Peter, not married, Patrick married to Kim 4 children, Connie married to Jim, 8 children.
This is what I know so far. My mom refuses to get introduced to computers and has promised to write all that she knows down. I will update the Ganschow Syferlich connection as info comes in.

Ganschow