Gantner - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Searching for Family, I live in Phoenix AZ

azflnj — 2012-11-13 17:52:32Z

I am interested in leaning about the Stretz family. My Grandfather was William Charles Stretz, born in NYC (aprox 1883), his father was Andrew George Stretz and his mother was Marie Apolona Steger from Lohr, Germany. I have less information on the Stretz family and more on the Stegers.

Andrew George Stretz was in John Phillip Sousa's band as was his brother Frank.

I am wondering is Andrew Stretz had brothers that came over from Germany and moved to the midwest. Any information would be appreciated. My email is: azflnj@yahoo.com

Thank you.
Eleanor

Re: Gantner's Hardware

briggs15 — 2012-10-06 07:15:08Z

I remember Gantners Hardware. I remember John senior and Mrs. Gantner very well. The Store got bigger over the years and had alot more than just hardware and paint. We lived on Prospect St. and would very often walk down to the corner of Franklin Ave and Ravine Pl. I remember John Jr. he went to school with my aunt. His sister's name was Mary and was married to Joe Grille. Mr. Gantner had the first Volkawagen that I ever saw and that was about 1950. My grandfather was a surveyor and surveyed the property up in Sussex that the Gantners bought and finally built a house there.

Re: Any Gantners out there?

maureenmroczek — 2011-09-25 18:31:02Z

Yes. Ruth was my mother's first cousin.

Re: Any Gantners out there?

ralphstpierre3314 — 2011-09-25 14:15:18Z

not a Gantner but a Swanson. This acct. is in my husbands name. Mine is Terry - youngest of John and Ora Swanson. John is the son of George, who was Signe's brother. Signe married a Gantner and Ruth is their daughter. Is this the right family connection?

Re: Maxine Earle Gantner/Eau Claire

familytreeforensics — 2011-05-18 16:14:19Z

Maxine EARLE GANTNER was a 3rd cousin of my grandfather, William ZWIERS. I have lots of information about Maxine's paternal grandmother's side (the Tubbs family). I would be glad to share and compare info. Email me at mike_w_henry@yahoo.com

Re: Michael A Gantner

SEWahlgren50 — 2011-03-10 03:04:37Z

Carole,
I can't remember if I responded to your msg. My ancestors were the Gantners. My grandfather was one of Michael's younger brother, John F. Gantner. I'm still working on the family tree. Contact me at surelyugest@email.com.

Regards,
Shirley Gantner Wahlgren

Re: Maxine Earle Gantner/Eau Claire

smgant1 — 2011-02-25 00:17:48Z

Let me know if you are still on this site and looking for info. I am descendent of Maxine.

Nicholas Gantner (b. 1803)

SEWahlgren50 — 2011-02-15 17:27:40Z

Hello.

I am also a Gantner and my lineage is Nicholas Gantner, John F. (J) Gantner (Nicholas b. 1842 brother), John Lawton Gantner (my father).

I've been searching the Mormon online site w/o much success.

Sorry for my delay in respond. I have this nasty cold that is going around.

Re: Any Gantners out there?

smgant1 — 2011-02-15 13:57:24Z

Unfortunately, I didn't get past Nicholas (born 1803, entered the US via New York from Prussia/Germany in the 1850's.

My lineage is Nicholas Gantner, Nicholas Gantner, John Gantner, Robert A Gantner of which I am one of his three gandchildren.

If you have info beyond Nicholas, would greatly appreciat it! If you need info to fill in Robert Gantner's descendants, I'm happy to help.

Re: Any Gantners out there?

maureenmroczek — 2011-02-15 05:45:38Z

I traced my Gantner line to Wolfurt, Austria, and then hit a dead end. I think some branches of the Gantner family were in Eglisau, Switzerland. Nicholas was in the Civil War, correct? Bernhardt and his in-laws, the Scheibels, were in Minnesota and they fought in the "Indian Wars" and for the Union during the Civil War. How far back did you get, with Nicholas?

Re: Any Gantners out there?

smgant1 — 2011-02-15 04:51:14Z

Hello-

I'm a Gantner from Minnesota and it seems we share the same lineage. My great, great, great grandfather was Nicholas from Prussia (born around 1803). I have a public tree posted.

However, I've been unable to find anyone beyond that. Have you had any luck?

Re: gantner family tree

Joshuagantner — 2010-11-22 04:02:29Z

Elmer half brother of Robert C. Gantner, Leonard, Art and Luther?

Re: Any Gantners out there?

bj1959 — 2010-10-07 23:23:41Z

my grandmother was ruth gantner

Re: CATHERINE GANTNER

SEWahlgren50 — 2010-10-07 21:22:42Z

I am hoping you are still on Ancestry.com. I am currently researching the Gantner family from Rushville, In. My grandfather, John J. Gantner, Jr., had a sister by the name of Catharine "Kate" Gantner born 1872 died 1894.

Does this match you findings? If so contact me at surelyugest@email.com

Regards,
Shirley Gantner Wahlgren

Re: Any Gantners out there?

SEWahlgren50 — 2010-08-19 19:08:19Z

There is a vast forest of Gantners. We just need to find the correct tree.

My family came from Prussia (Germany) around the 1830s (Nicholas & Anna). They had six children and settled in Rushville, IN.

Do these names match your family tree? If so, write back. If not, I wish you luck.

Re: Gantners

maureenmroczek — 2010-03-17 16:54:50Z

Hi,

My Gantners are in the SF Bay Area, too. I came across your family quite a bit when I was looking for a connection to your Gantners. I think Richard was a wheelright? Richard is listed in many of the old SF City directories, etc.

Maureen (daughter of Rosemary Gantner).

Re: gantner family tree

meanangel0316 — 2010-03-17 09:31:37Z

Hi, you don't know me, but I'm sitting with Elmer Benton Gantner, the 3rd. He says you mentioned his father in your post. He'd like to get in touch with his family and has information on the Elmer Benton Gantner, Jr. that you mentioned. He asks you to please call the senior citizens center,
Heidenrich Katherine Adult Center
Kingman, AZ.
(928) 757-2778

He says you will need to leave a message.
And asks you to leave some sort of information to get in contact with you.

Re: coat-of-arms

lesliegantner1 — 2010-02-27 22:22:00Z

Hi,

Did you ever find the Gantner coat of arms? I have it, if you still want it. -Leslie

Re: gantner family tree

shanewhatsup — 2010-02-17 02:46:21Z

I am pretty sure that I know how to find elmer gantner since he has spoke about hattie from time to time he is in his sixties and is a friend of mine.you can email me at shanewhatup@yahoo.com

Re: Searching for Family, I live in Phoenix AZ

gantneymrcd — 2009-06-20 16:51:04Z

Hello George, I felt badly when I read you were looking for Ignaz Gantner. Early on when I first started gen. I was putting info down for Ignaz Diringer and mistakenly put it on the Gantner side. If you note, they come up with the same birthdate,etc., so I'm sure it comes from my mistake. I don't know how to delete that info. Hope you can find the correct info. It's a brickwall for me. Good luck, Jennifer

Re: Gantners -- William & Mildred, John & Josephine & Petersens

orsolyagantner — 2009-05-21 11:14:35Z

Hi,

My name is Orsolya Gantner and I live in Hungary. My grandfather was born in 1899 in Arad. Arad at that time was part of Hungary, but after the I. World War it was given to Romania. This was when my grandfather escaped to Hungary and two of his brohers and a sister went to the US.
I am not sure if this is related in any way to your husband's family, I just thought I would let you as this may help and inyour message yuo mentioned HUngary and Romania as well.

Kind regards: Orsi

Gantners in Hungary

orsolyagantner — 2009-05-21 10:39:49Z

Dear Gantners,

My name is Orsolya Gantner and I live in Hungary.
My father is László Gantner and my uncle is Károly Gantner.
My grandfather, who already deceased, was called Károly Gantner, born in Arad in 1899. Arad was part of Hungary then and after the I. World War was given to Romania, along with large territories of Hungary. And this was when my grandfather escaped from Romania and came to Hungary. He had, if my informations are correct, one brother named Béla Gantner and a sister named Mária (or Mariska, as she was called here) Gantner, they both emigrated to the US (possibly to NY) about the same time, when my grandfather came to Hungary. He may have had more sisters and brothers, but these are the only ones I know about.
If anyone has any information on this family, please send me an email, I would love to know about the rest of the family and perhaps organize a reunion.

Love: Orsi (this is the nickname of Orsolya in Hungarian)

Re: Searching for Family, I live in Phoenix AZ

gantneymrcd — 2009-04-18 03:37:21Z

Hello! My husband, Eugene "Bud" is a relative of yours and we're just down the road in Merced. His father, Eugene Gantney was born in St. Louis. His father was Bernard N. Gantner(he changed it to Gantney). Bernard's father was Frank Gantner--who was one of the sons of Andrew Gantner of Boonville, Mo (originally of Baden, Germany. We still have Gantney's in Mo., but most of us live in California now. Would be glad to hear from you. Jennifer&Bud

Re: Wiederman, Gantner, Sauzer, Elgetz, Rittner, Rudoph

loobyca — 2009-04-12 02:13:03Z

My fathers name was Wilfred Gantner.
My grandfathers name Robert Gantner

Re: Searching for Family, I live in Phoenix AZ

gantnege — 2009-03-16 23:42:53Z

You will enjoy Boonville, it is a beautiful old Missouri river town (although admittedly, not a hot spot). And of course, it is where our ancestors came to from Germany / France.

Be sure to visit the Sts. Peter and Paul cemetery, it is where most of our ancestors are buried. Also the Andrew Gantner house, which is on the national register of historic places.

Jim Thoma is a valuable resource. I wouldn't have made nearly the progress I have made without his websites.

Re: Searching for Family, I live in Phoenix AZ

stretzgirl1 — 2009-03-16 01:26:41Z

Thank you so much for the link- I love finding new avenues to our families! My cousin Julie and I are planning a trip to Boonville in the spring and we are both so excited to get there and "relive" the Boonville experience our ancestors had. I have had contact with Jim Thoma last summer- he is in charge of the Cooper County, Missouri webpage through GenWeb and has a wonderful variety there of things to look through. I didn't know if you were aware of that already....Please keep in touch- Jodi

Re: Searching for Family, I live in Phoenix AZ

gantnege — 2009-03-15 14:05:26Z

I have quite a bit of information on the Boonville Missouri Gantners, including some information on Diringer, Stretz, and Garthoffner. Andrew was my great-great-grandfather as well.

I would particularly be interested in any information on Margaret Gantner, Andrew's sister, who married George Stretz. Or on their father, supposedly named Ignaz Gantner, who I believe stayed in Baden.

Link to my tree:
http://www.genealogy.com/users/g/a/n/George-Gantner/

I also recommend Jim Thoma's excellent website, with amazing numbers of Boonville residents:
http://www.thomafamily.org/

Re: Searching for Family, I live in Phoenix AZ

stretzgirl1 — 2009-03-14 17:07:15Z

My cousin Julie went to her local library and asked them to get the books for her through inter library loan- since they are no longer available to be purchased. She said they were hard to follow and that the names jumped around a lot- not all of the information was correct either. We were interested in the Diringer, Stretz, and Gantner names since they connect into our trees. Please drop me a line if you have any more questions about them- I can always email my cousin Julie who was able to view them a couple of months ago.

Re: Gantner's in Belleville, IL.

princesspatti1 — 2009-03-02 23:03:48Z

My grandmother's maiden name was Marie Gantner. Married to Joseph Sauer. Lived in Belleville. My mother Bernice Sauer (Dean) is her daughter born 3/22/25.

Her only brother Carl Sauer passed in 1992.

Re: Searching for Family, I live in Phoenix AZ

gantneymrcd — 2009-02-15 01:16:07Z

Andrew Gantner was the oldest ancester of my husband. Our line changed the name to Gantney. We live in Merced,Ca. Would be interested in Rose Mudd's book. How does one access her info?

Re: Searching for Family, I live in Phoenix AZ

stretzgirl1 — 2008-07-19 03:03:48Z

Brian,
I sent you an email to a 2000 address, not sure if it will reach you...We are connected to the same family tree.Your GGGrandfather- Andrew Gantner Sr had a son Andrew Gantner jr who married Mary Louise Edwards and had 4 children: Olivia, Henrietta, Urban, and Ernest. After Andrew jr died Mary Louise remarried to John Henry Stretz (my GGGrandfather's brother) and had 4 children: Virgil, Agnes, Helen, and Leonard Stretz. My cousin has the books you mentioned from the library: Gantner Stretz and Realted Families- compiled by Rosa Gantner Mudd- Volumes 1 and 2. Please contact me I would be happy to share family info with you.................Jodi

Obituary - Joseph C Gantner Jr

figaro1st — 2007-11-17 00:54:15Z

GANTNER, Joseph C. Jr. 80 died suddenly on November 8, 2007 at his residence in Wickenburg Arizona. Joseph was born in Dayton Ohio, the son of Joseph C. Gantner Sr. and Mabel E.Gantner. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Jeanette Diener. He is Survived by his two son's Joseph C. Gantner III (Cedar Rapids Iowa) and Terry G. Gantner (Phoenix Az), Four grandchildren, several cousins and his companion of 20 years Virginia Thompson. He was loved by all. No services will be held at Joe's request.
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/16/2007.

Re: follow-up

maureenmroczek — 2007-10-13 08:11:03Z

I found a Joseph and a Martin Gantner from Wolfurt, Austria in New Jersey. I suspect they are related to me.

Re: Any Gantners out there?

maureenmroczek — 2007-10-13 08:08:57Z

I have Gantner forebears in MN (from the Cottonwood, New Ulm and Mankato area).

Maxine Earle Gantner/Eau Claire

amymmurphy — 2006-10-26 23:30:35Z

I am searching for the descendents of Maxine Earle Gantner and R. A. Gantner. Maxine was born in Traverse City, Michigan to Belle and Lester Earle. She also has a brother Howard Earle. Maxine and R. A. lived in Eau Claire Wisconsin in the 1960's and 1970's. I even have a couple photos of her and her brother when she was quite young. Looking for living relatives, to share information and fill in the family tree. Amy ammurphy@voyager.net

Re: coat-of-arms

2006-08-17 11:25:25Z

I guess you're the rock star Jeff Gantner. I'm the computer nerd Jeff Gantner. My daughter ordered the Gantner coat-of-arms through the mail, and I have it, but it looks pretty generic. I could scan it, and you can check it against anything else you may find.

Gantner lines

2006-04-21 18:35:37Z

Hello, I am new to researching my family tree and only have a little bit of information which my father has given me. How reliable it is, I do not know.

I have heard that I am related to a line of Gantners who opened up both a Funeral Home as well as a Wet Suit company over in California. Supposedly there were two Gantner brothers who immigrated to America and their descendant split up. My grandfather, who's name I actually cannot recall, was supposedly a "black sheep" for he did not go into the family business but decided to join the American Navy.

Any and all information would be appreciated.

Michael A Gantner

CaroleKing42 — 2006-03-20 21:10:43Z

Looking for information on a Michael A Gantner, from Rush Co.,IN. He was married to my greatgrandmother,Margaret Cauley about 1900, though he died not a year into his marriage. I was wondering if any one knew this Gantner family from Rushville,IN.

Re: Calvin Gantner

2006-01-30 15:29:10Z

Hi Matt, i think i corresponded with you a few years ago, or a year ago, right after i posted this message. I was trying to get info on the Smiths, My great grandfather was John Smith, brother to Nellie Smith, which i think was your great grandmother? I have never been able to find him on any census after 1880, John Smith, i know he died when my grandmother, Ethel Pearl Smith Tarrant, was about 14, but i have nothing on him, just wondered if you have any info on him at all. God bless, Brinda

Re: Calvin Gantner

2006-01-30 04:55:56Z

Calvin Gantner is my grandfather. I remember him talking about the smith's and how we are related. What do you want to know and I will try to find out what you need.

Re: Searching for Family, I live in Phoenix AZ

gantnege — 2005-12-06 02:51:23Z

I'm in yet another related branch of the Gantner's in the St. Louis Missouri area. Andrew was my great great grandfather. His son Louis J. was my great grandfather. Louis had eight children, including my Grandfather, George. My eldest son is George E. Gantner IV. I have seven children, ranging in age from 21 down to 5.

I'm just starting to get into the genealogy thing. I visited Boonville briefly last summer and saw my great grandparents' graves. Rest assured, there are many Gantner's carrying on the line in and around St. Louis.

Re: Gantner - Alsace-Loraine -to- Belleville, Illinois

RayConsidine — 2005-12-01 12:54:30Z

Just an update with my new email address. This line of Gantner's comes from Haut-Chlocher, Alsace Loraine, France the son's of Georges Gantner and Susanna Klein. Both lines go very far back in that region and are documented.

colin_murphy@sbcglobal.net

Re: Gantner's in Belleville, IL.

RayConsidine — 2005-12-01 12:49:21Z

Sheryl,

I hope this reaches you. This is your cousin from Belleville. My great grandmother and your great grandfather were brother and sister. I've got lots of new info to share on our Gantner's and was hoping that you might be able to come on board with some photos from your Nick Gantner line for the family tree maker. Drop me a line.
colin_murphy@sbcglobal.net

Obituary of Mary Anna Gantner, d. 8/31/1945 in L.A., California

cmovahed — 2005-09-02 17:32:11Z

From the Pittsburgh [PA] Post-Gazette, 9/3/1945:

GANTNER - On Friday, August 31, 1945; in Los Angeles, Calif., Mary Anna Gantner, mother of Mrs. Florence Bricker, Mrs. Madelyn Jamison, Mrs. Dorothy Rea and William H. Gantner of Pittsburgh and Karl F. Gantner of Los Angeles. Funeral services in California, cremated re-mains to be returned to Pittsburgh.

Re: Gantner's Hardware

2005-01-31 20:38:01Z

hey, Michelle. Do you have blonde hair? because believe it or not, i think i remember what you're talking about. I'll tell everyone that you send your regards. I am actually going to be visiting home (i'm at school in chicago now) this coming weekend. hope you're doing well.

Re: Gantner's Hardware

2005-01-31 20:00:49Z

Hi Jenna,
I'm your cousin Michelle--your grandfather, John, and my grandmother, Mary, were brother & sister. I'm living in NYC still. The last time I saw you, you were about 7 years old, and we were doing cartwheels in your parent's living room. I still have the pictures. Your grandfather always gave me candy when I visited Gantners! Send my regards to your family and congratulations to Kathleen on her marriage.

Re: Gantner's Hardware

2004-09-09 23:39:07Z

i just forwarded that link to my grandma. thanks for posting that!
jenna

coat of arms

2004-08-18 02:36:08Z

Hello.... Im a 17 yeard old dude from Canada, NovaScotia but thats not really important =)
Im trying to find the Coat of Arms for the Gantner family.
Anyone know??? or have it? reply or email me at: marogan@ns.sympatico.ca

Heh if I may add, im a crazy Gantner hehehe.... not really.

Well thx in advance
Roger

Calvin Gantner

brindab27 — 2004-08-07 18:26:53Z

looking for anyone related, or Calvin himself. My grandmother Ethel Smith lived with Aunt Nellie and Marie Russell when she was a teen, trying to get info on Nellies family, was she John Smith's(ethels father) sister? cannot find any info on John Smith, my great grandfather, Just know he lived in Evansville, Indiana at some time, married a Laura Everett(sp). I am June's daughter, she was daughter of Ethel Smith Tarrant. God bless

Gantners From Baden, Germany to Missouri

anneroyer58 — 2004-04-15 17:10:47Z

My Great Grandmother was Mary Louise Gantner, born September 9, 1853. She married Johannes Schupp September 8, 1870. She died in 1928 in Clear Creek, Cooper County, Missouri. Her Father was Barten Gantner, born in Baden, Germany. Her Mother was Mary Louise Stauffer. I believe Baden, Germany is in the Black Forest Region.
Let me know if any of this information is pertinent to your search.
Sincerely, anne r