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Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

shaq_58 — 2009-08-22 06:27:40Z

emil glitz was my grandfathers brother. I am henry glitz's grandson. my name is jeffrey keel, my mother was delores glitz, the daughter of henry and estelle glitz

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

970801 — 2009-08-21 20:34:20Z

If your Emil and Wilhelm lived in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, then we have a match. My Emil (b~1887, Posen, East Prussia) and dad Wilhelm Gleitz (b. Jun-1863; d. 1908, Waukesha, Waukesha, WI; also shown as Glietz and Glitz) arrived in the US 5-Aug-1891. Mother was Marie (Mary; b.27-Mar-1864 possibly in Pobeitz, East Prussia; d. 1936, West Allis, Milwaukee, WI. There is lots more available on this family from the time they arrived in the US but little from their time in Germany.

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

r_gleitz — 2009-08-18 17:47:00Z

While researching for my book Gleitz families in America in 1983 I came upon Emil Glietz and his family and corresponded with a relative whom I've now forgotten her name, unless it was Trudi Brand. The name was spelled Glietz by the courthouse clerk, so they kept it that way.

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

ezetting — 2009-08-08 22:30:34Z

i was searching the internet trying to find an old artical of my great grand father Emil Glitz, i believe his father was Wilhelm Glitz i saw the post and had to reply because i believe all glitz and glietz are related my mother told me they had to change the name coming to america due to some reason with the war so from glietz they got glitz sothats where i am thinking everyone is related

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

DebbieCraig1952 — 2008-08-01 17:09:40Z

Robin - my email address is jdcraig81662@juno.com

I know my Uncle Herb's family - he was my grandmother's brother, so not related to the Glitz's of Milwaukee area. Small world though - we always thought my great-grandfather was the only Glitz to emigrate. I have trace him back to Hanover Germany a couple of generations before that.

Debbie Craig

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

970801 — 2008-07-31 01:53:03Z

Debbie,

Your email address does not appear to be valid.

Robin

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

970801 — 2008-07-31 01:35:21Z

Debbie,

My bet is they are brothers. My ggrandfather, William Glitz (Jr.) had brothers named Walter and Herbert.

Robin

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

DebbieCraig1952 — 2008-07-28 15:49:32Z

Was there a Walter Glitz in the Waukesha Wisconsin family tree? I have a letter from a great uncle Herbert Glitz that he wrote to a Walter Glitz - they were apparently not related - whom he met at a Masonic meeting of some kind. If you think this Walter Glitz could be a relative of yours, please email me and I'll email you a copy of that letter! - jdcragi81662@juno.com
Debbie Craig

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

970801 — 2008-07-27 19:47:01Z

Did you receive my message at your private email account?

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

970801 — 2008-07-27 19:20:50Z

This is the same family. I will contact you via your private email.

Regards,
Robin

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

r_gleitz — 2008-07-27 12:57:36Z

I have put a lot of info on the internet on my surname. I wrote a book in 1983 on Gleitz Families to America. I remember the names you mentioned in my research. I have several Gleitz on findagrave.com where I have added over 15,000 memorials, mostly under genealogist@consultant.com. The oldest Glitz was in 1100 A.D. They were of royalty in the Black Forest and accumulated land and wealth. My line ended up in Alsace-Lorraine when in Germany. If you google the surname and my name you should find a lot of my stuff. Unfortunately two of my big websites were deleted by mistake and I don't put much faith in storing everything on the internet anymore.

Re: Glitz/Glietz Surname

killerwhale7903 — 2008-07-27 04:02:18Z

i am inquiring about your post from 4-1 01 i have just recently began searching for my great grand parents. they came from germany. william and mary glitz {nee nisch] their children were emil, mollie amelia henry, herbert, hugo, there are two more but i cant remember their names. i found williams grave sight at prairre home cemetery in waukesha wisconsin ont july 20th 2008. henry was my grandfather. he died in 1972. from the post i read their german names could be wilhem and marie glitz.and my grandfathers two oldest siblings were named emil and mollie. could you please get back to me. this could very well be what i am looking for. my email address is shaq_58@yahoo.com

Re: Conrad Glitz

stevebritten137 — 2008-05-27 21:10:53Z

There is a record of a Conard Glitz recorded in Wapping in London in 1871 and is married to Caroline with four children Caroline, Minnie, Louise and youngest William.

They lived at 6 Red Lion Street in London

Conard's profession : Sugar Baker

I wondered in the name should have read Conrad and not as published Conard?

Do you have any matching information on the German side if you think this is the person you were searching for?

Re: Conrad Glitz

stevebritten137 — 2008-05-27 21:10:48Z

Re: Conrad Glitz

stevebritten137 — 2008-05-27 21:08:25Z

Re: early Glitz/Gleitz families

genealogist162 — 2005-01-05 05:50:43Z

Yes I am most interested in this cemetery. And your direct line. Where are you from?

Re: Conrad Glitz

DebbieCraig1952 — 2004-12-16 15:04:06Z

I've recently come across a letter from 1963 written by my great uncle Herbert Glitz to another Mr. Glitz he met associated with the Masons. In it he mentions a brother of his father's who "went to Nittingham, England where he was either a tobacconist or had something to do with lace." No name was mentioned and Herb has passed away so I cannot get any more information from him. Herb was born in 1903, and his father, Arthur Theodore Glitz was born in 1860 or 61 in Hanover. His father was Theodore Christian Glitz, who was the Commissioner of Police and an entomologist. Doest this help?

Re: Conrad Glitz

DebbieCraig1952 — 2004-12-16 15:04:06Z

I have received a letter from an archivist in Hannover, stating that my Glitz ancestor (Arthur Theodore) had a brother who went to England in 1878, but his name was Gustav.

Re: early Glitz/Gleitz families

2003-05-26 12:55:43Z

I can only trace my family back to 1850, but I believe there is a church yard full of stones with the surname, all supposedly related, on the border between Germany and the Netherlands. I will try to find out more if you're interested.
Best Wishes,
Anneliese Glitz.

Re: Conrad Glitz

2002-08-21 21:59:39Z

Debbie
Thanks for letting me know.

Glitz

2001-08-09 14:02:49Z

Looking for information on Arthur Theodore Glitz I, born in Prussia about or before 1860, died 1945 in Chicago, IL. Married Louise S. Kull: children Clara, Arthur II, Herbert, Helen and Herman. I am descended from Clara.

Glitz/Brackenwagen

BSchneider6753 — 2003-01-15 06:25:50Z

for Larry E.Looby at lloobywi@ecol.net
researching August Glitz b/ nov 01, 1836 in Holymiden, Brunschieg, Germany Immigrated to Milwaukee, WI July 1858 with Caroline Glitz age 24. Where is Holymiden? Wat happened to Caroline Glitz.August was the son of Mathias Glitz and he had a brother Henry Glitz who also immigrated from Germany. What happened to Henry Glitz.
Bertha Brackenwaen b/ Apr 12, 1840 in Rosenhagen Mecklenburg, Germany immigrated to Milwaukee, WI. in 1853. She was the daughter of Frank and Charolett Brackenwagen and had two known brothers Ernest Brackenwagen and Franz Brackenwagen. All came to Milwaukee. Ernest was in the 35th Infantry during the civil war and later moved to Logan County, AR. What happened to Franz? Where is Rosenhagen?
I welcome any contacts.

Re: Glitz/Brackenwagen

r_gleitz — 2002-03-15 18:23:32Z

I have seen the name Henry Glitz in some census records. I think it was Midwest, maybe Ohio or Chicago, etc. Why not check ancestry.com and see if he pops up?

early Glitz/Gleitz families

r_gleitz — 2001-08-29 23:11:58Z

Looking for anyone searching the GLITZ or GLEITZ surname any where. The furtherest back I have seen the name GLITZ is in 1300's in Germany. I have my GLEITZ line back to late 1600's to a Gangloff Gleitz, s/o Jorg Gleitz who m. a Catharina Gleitz, d/o Georg Gleitz of Imbsheim, Alsace.

Maria Glitz/Peter Schons

r_gleitz — 2001-08-29 23:11:58Z

I have not found the above named in my research. Do you have a place of birth or death? I would like to be able to connect.

Emil Glietz

r_gleitz — 2001-08-29 23:11:58Z

I have some information on an Emil Glietz from Prussia to Minnesota in late 1800's but not sure if connected to my line.

Gleitz Family

JJeff500 — 2002-03-13 20:54:10Z

I am looking for information on the following individuals and their ancestors:

Hattie (Louise?) Gleitz - b. 21-JUly-1865 in NYC; d. 10-Apr-1944

August Gleitz - b. 13-JUly-1832; d. 19-Apr-1917.

? Gleitz - lived in berlin and married a Bechstein widow. They built Bechstein pianos. This individual is said to have participated in the 1848 revolution in the german states.

Thanks!

the glitz family

jillmasson66 — 2001-07-18 00:23:17Z

I married into the Wahr family, traced them back to Welbes and Altman, Welbes and Schons, and Schons and Glitz(Maria- born abt.1789-1857 (they had 2 children Anna and Johann) I would appreciate any information. Maria Glitz married Peter Schons. Thanks

Glitz/Glietz Surname

rchaynes — 2001-07-08 21:51:00Z

Roger,

I have a Glitz/Glietz/Gleitz line that came to the US in 1891 from East Prussia via Antwerp. Wilhem Glietz (b.1863) & his son, Emil (b.1887) arrived in 1891. Wife Marie (b1864)& daughter Amolie (b.1890) arrived in 1892. Any connection?

Robin

Glitz

rchaynes — 2001-07-08 21:51:00Z

Roger,

My Emil came directly to Waukesha, WI from E. Prussia.

Where did your Glitz/Glietz folks come from in Prussia?

Robin

Re: Conrad Glitz

DebbieCraig1952 — 2004-12-16 15:04:06Z

I haven't forgotten you. I have been in contact with an archivist in Hanover, Germany, who reported to me that my relative who went to England from Hanover in 1878 was named Gustav, so I guess this door is closed.

Conrad Glitz

Andrew_Gentle — 2001-08-20 18:19:26Z

Any information gratefully recieved on Conrad Glitz born Hanover,Germany around 1846.Possibly moved to England around 1870,s.

Thanks