Grabenstein - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Maxine Elder Grabenstein of Va

kcarter145 — 2009-08-30 18:39:05Z

Did you receive info on your posting from 2007?

Contact me offline: kcarter@smart.net

Re: Justus and brother Julius MD,PA descendants who entered religious life

Jane_Grabenstein — 2008-07-17 22:31:00Z

Hi Sue, My great grandfather was Julius (the son), eldest child of Justus and Margaret, my grandfather was Herman Sr., My dad was Herman, Jr.

I have a fairly extensive tree put together, but I do not show you as a grandchild of George Henry, so I am obviously missing some folks! i would love to trade information with you, and can send you a pdf of my tree, if you wish.

In the meantime, I know of 4 additional Grabensteins who are members of religious orders:
Monsignor Henry Francis Graebenstein, and his sisters Loretta Catherine (Sr. Mary Regina) and Mary Margaret (Sr. Mary Justus) were the children of Francis (Justus & Margaret's 6th child). Note that they changed the spelling of the family name, for unknown reasons.

The 4th is my own brother Joseph, who is a Christian Brother.

Let me know if you want to trade trees - contact me directly at jegrabenstein@verizon.net

Happy hunting, Jane

Justus and brother Julius MD,PA descendants who entered religious life

sujim6100 — 2008-07-16 21:16:43Z

I am trying to locate the identities of any grandchildren or ggrandchildren of either Justice or his brother Julius, who entered the religious life as priests or nuns.
Some family names include, of course Grabenstein, then Detterman, Dressman, Miltenberger, Liedinger, Reichert, Laing, Gellner and Mattingly. My grandfather was George Henry (Justus and Margarets 12th born child)(M) to Catherine Elizabeth Detterman. Their daughter Mary Ursula became an Ursuline nun- Sister Georgine Grabenstein.
I have title names, but having trouble identifing them by birth names.
If anyone can possibly help me, it would be most appreciated. Thanks/ Sue in Fl.

Re: GRABENSTEIN FAMILY REUNION 22 JUNE 2008

amaryllisc — 2008-05-04 17:25:01Z

The reunion is 22 June. I will email you shortly.
KC

Re: GRABENSTEIN FAMILY REUNION JUNE 2008

Jane_Grabenstein — 2008-05-04 11:33:33Z

Hi and thanks for the invite (By the way, which date is it, 6/12 or 6/22? Both are listed), but there's no way I can make it on this short notice...6 months ago I may have been able to plan for it.

Anyway, I would be more than happy to send you my tree information to see if we can find a common ancestor or 2. If you're interested, contact me directly at jegrabenstein@verizon.net
Have fun, hope to hear from you, Jane

Re: Maxine Elder Grabenstein of Va

oclarke11 — 2008-05-04 02:41:57Z

I am working on the Carter family from Caroline Co & had her in my files as being marr to Broaddus Carter. I didn't have any parents or sibling for her so thought I would post to forum to see if anyone else had any info on her. My grandchildren are Carter's.
Ollie

GRABENSTEIN FAMILY REUNION JUNE 2008

amaryllisc — 2008-05-03 20:27:12Z

Descendants of Christian Grabenstein (5 Feb 1848, Besigheim, Germany -21 Jul 1906 Missouri) and Catherine Gross\Goss Grabenstein (23 Nov 1847, Wurttenburg, Germany - 8 Dec 1921, Missouri) have planned a GRABENSTEIN FAMILY REUNION for 22 June 2008 in Big Spring, Missouri.

Christian applied to come to the US August 1868. Christian applied to the circuit court of Missouri for US citizenship 1895. Children of Christian and Catherine were: Bertha, Julia, Emma, Kathrine, Frederick, Rosie, Elizabeth, Charles Lee, Mayme/Mamie, and John Christian.

GRABENSTEIN FAMILY REUNION JUNE 2008

amaryllisc — 2008-05-03 20:22:19Z

A Grabenstein Family Reunion is planned for 22 June 2008 in Big Spring, Missouri. Interested in communicating with, gathering information from and inviting descendents.

Interested in descendants of:
Christian Grabenstein (5 Feb 1848, Besigheim, Germany -21 Jul 1906 Missouri) and Catherine Gross\Goss Grabenstein (23 Nov 1847, Wurttenburg, Germany - 8 Dec 1921, Missouri). Christian applied to come to the US August 1868. Christian applied to the circuit court of Missouri for US citizenship 1895. Children of Christian and Catherine were: Bertha, Julia, Emma, Kathrine, Frederick, Rosie, Elizabeth, Charles Lee, Mayme/Mamie, and John Christian.

Interested in descendants of:
Charles Lee Grabenstein (son of Christian and Catherine) married Emily Matthews Grabenstein. They lived in Letcher, SD and both later left that area\state. Their children were: Maxine, LeRoy, Albert, and Raymond Grabenstein and Florine Grabenstein Cooper. Albert was born Feb 1918 in Letcher, SD and married Elvera Oehlerking.

Again, GRABENSTEIN FAMILY REUNION 12 JUNE 2008 in Big Spring, Missouri. Hope to see you there.

Re: Maxine Elder Grabenstein of Va

amaryllisc — 2008-05-03 19:58:18Z

Are you a decendant of this family?

Re: Seeking Photo of Justus Grabenstein and Margaret Montag

Roger_Winters — 2008-02-12 19:32:08Z

Victoria, did you ever get the picture of Justus and Margaret? Send me an email please, thanks
rwmailonly@hughes.net

Re: Grabenstein family

Jane_Grabenstein — 2007-12-29 20:59:17Z

Hi Cherry (I presume - don't see a signature), nice to "meet" you. Sorry for the delay, I just got home from my Christmas vacation, home to Cumberland to see my mom & brothers - I live in Pittsburgh.
Your great uncle Justus was the son of Julius & Susan Grabenstein. That Julius had a brother named Justus. He is / was my great grandfather. His SON Julius (it gets confusing!) was my great-grandfather.
I would be happy to share all of my data with you - I am especially interested in anything you might have about Julius the brother, Susan's husband. He is one of my brick walls, along with his children & their families.
Please feel free to email me directly at jegrabenstein@verizon.net

Happy New Year! Jane

Re: Grabenstein family

cherrylane525 — 2007-12-22 18:03:26Z

I have a Joseph Grabenstein born 03/18/1920, son of Justus and Geertrude (Erlinger) Grabenstein. Siblings William, Harry, Robert, Francis, George, Dorothy, Leroy, Elise, Helen and Marie. I am a grandneice of Justus and Gertrude on the Erlinger side.

Re: Maxine Elder Grabenstein of Va

Jane_Grabenstein — 2007-11-20 11:29:55Z

Hi - so sorry, but I can't help you here, as I have none of those folks in my tree, nor can I point you to anyone who might.
There's a lot of Grabensteins I can't link to either, like the bunch in the midwest - such a frustration!

Best of luck, Jane

Maxine Elder Grabenstein of Va

oclarke11 — 2007-11-19 00:31:03Z

Need parents & siblings for Maxine b abt 1925. Not sure she was b in Va but she marr Bayard Broaddus Carter Sr. abt 1945 in Caroline Co Va. He is the son of Samuel Thompson Carter & Virginia Ferish or Sale. Have two childre for them:
Conway Carter Sr. & Bayard Jr. Any info on this family appreciated.
Ollie

Grabenstein of Württemberg, Germany

KyleMiller50 — 2006-01-01 01:49:43Z

Looking for descendents of:

Jacob Heinrich Grabenstein (b.8/6/1758-d.4/24/1844)
& Friederica Sailer (b.8/26/1756-d.10/19/1819)

Married: November 25, 1793 in Gemmrigheim,Württemberg

They had one daughter as far as I know, Magdalena Barbara (b.6/1810)

Thanks,

Kyle Miller

Augusta, Clara and Mary Grapentine (Grabenstein)

2005-07-06 17:22:33Z

Looking for information on three children. They were placed in an Augusta, GA orphange and released in 1884 to their father. Augusta was born in Germany in 1872, Mary was born "on the sea" in 1873 and Clara was born in Abbeville, SC in 1875.

Re: Seeking Photo of Justus Grabenstein and Margaret Montag

walterluke — 2005-05-06 04:10:02Z

Hi Jane- Eileen here in Florida, Walter's wife. Interested in the photo you describe. We've found the village of Windehausen,Germany, about 10 miles East of Nordhausen, Germany and maybe 30 miles north of Erfurt. We found it online, as German travel maps don't show the detail. Have you any new family info?
Did you ever contact Latreacha Tufo? Saw her old message. I found Grabensteins buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cambria, County, Pa- about 10 of them.
Eileen and Walt

Re: Seeking Photo of Justus Grabenstein and Margaret Montag

2005-03-18 23:57:16Z

I'm not sure who sent this, as it was not signed & rather looks like I sent it to myself. Please try again & this time, let me know who you are! Thanks, Jane

Re: Seeking Photo of Justus Grabenstein and Margaret Montag

2005-03-17 22:50:27Z

Hi Jane,
I haven't heard from you in a while. Wondered if you had any new Grabenstein info in the past year. I would really like to go to Germany and meet English -speaking Grebenstein relatives somewhere, perhaps in the town of Grebenstein or Windehausen (which is about 10 miles east of Nordhausen) or wherever else we can find them.

Re: Justus GRABENSTEIN 1832-1909

2003-07-24 00:49:21Z

Justus is, I believe, my gr grandfather. His daughter, Frances
Matilda is my grandmother. You obviously have more info on
the Grabensteins than I do and I would like to correspond with
you by email or snail mail. I'll be waiting for your contact.

Re: Grabenstein family

2003-06-07 00:56:15Z

More than 800 Grabens in the United States are descendants of Louis Graben, born June 27, 1829 in Prussia and immigrating to the United States via Ellis Island in 1854. We have been unable to trace lineage to any Grabens earlier that Louis Graben. The family name appears to have been recorded as Grabe at Ellis Island at least once in 1954 and may also be derived from Grabenstein or other similar name. please respond if your research links the two surnames.

Re: Justus Grabenstein

2002-08-20 00:48:42Z

Thanks, Becky, I'll be on the lookout for your folks as well! Jane

Re: Justus Grabenstein

2002-08-19 21:43:33Z

Hi Becky - I'm wondering if your Leidingers may be related to a ggaunt of mine - supposedly a Susan or Susanna Leidinger married my great great uncle Julius Grabenstein in Allegany Co., MD in about 1864 & had at least 4 children: Catherine, Joseph, Francis & Mary Ann (based on the 1870 census entry). They have sort of disappeared after that, although there's some evidence that at least some of his children, including some not yet born when the 1870 census was enumerated, moved to Cambria County (Johnstown) PA. I'd be happy to share/compare information. Thanks, Jane

Re: Seeking Photo of Justus Grabenstein and Margaret Montag

2002-08-19 21:25:26Z

Victoria - I just found a picture of Justus & Margaret. Contact me at grabenstein@stargate.net
Jane

My Grabenstein family

smcdowell0172 — 2003-03-07 04:56:40Z

I am trying to Find a connection to my Grabenstein family, They were Frederick Grabenstein, Born in 1822 Prussia Germany, Married too - Martha Maiden Name is unknown, Born 1817 Prussia Germany. This family Immagrated from Prussia Germany to New York From 1850-1854. then they were in Western Canada in 1856-1859, then in the 1870 Michigan Census they were located in Marion Twp. Sanilac Co. Michigan, So their could be any connection to my Grabensteins, and anyone Eleses Grabensteins that Immagrated From Germany to the United States. E-mail Me at osasusan@pldi.net if interested in a Grabenstein Family Tree, or Anything Elese Grabenstein. I have a Genealogy E-Mail List you can Subscribe too at
GRABENSTEIN-L-request@rootsweb.com
Just send an E-mail too this address, put "subscribe' in the Subject box, and your Signed up. Thank You Susan McDowell

Re: Justus GRABENSTEIN 1832-1909

dawnmoree — 2004-03-06 16:10:30Z

Hi Fred, I will be more than happy to share all that I can with you, however, I am on vacation in Alaska right this minute. Just as soon as I return, and have files in front of me, I will correspond more fully and we can figure out what I have that you need. I will be back home about the end of September. You may need to remind me - so please,don't be bashful about that.
Dawn-Moree

Re: re:Justus Grabenstein of Cumberland, MD

WalterGrabenste — 2003-08-01 00:07:19Z

Justus is my gggrandfather. Have you had any success in tracing him back to Germany? I have many Grabensteins in my family tree data.

Re: re:Justus Grabenstein of Cumberland, MD

KSmith5828 — 2002-09-23 13:59:50Z

Jane,
I was thrilled to read your message. I have exchanged some info with Dawn Moree-Dugan, haven't corresponded with David Dahl. My cousin doing research is on a different branch of the family. I would love to share information. I don't have anything on your grandfather Herman. You can e-mail me at smithdkem@erols.com
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kathy

Grabarschick in Texas

Ivy_Place — 2002-05-10 19:06:03Z

I am posting here in hopes the names I am researching is a variation of GRABENSTEIN - it is the closet spelling I could find

I am trying to find out who the parents are of Marie Hulda GRABARSCHICK who was married to Bernhardt Pierce KIRSCHE, They lived in TX and had three daughters and on each birth record the maiden name of the mother was spelled differently.

GRABARSCHICK for Mary Dene KIRSCHE married name RHOADES
GRABARTSCHECK for Joyce Mae KIRSCHE married name TIEMANN
GAABARTSICK for male child Marvin KIRSCHE

according to the obituary for Marie Hulda GRABARSCHICK KIRSCHE from the Brownwood Bulletin dated March 3, 1983- she was survived by four sisters,
Annie DRUECKHAMMER of Priddy, TX
Hattie SLEISHAUUER of Lorena, TX
Bertha ABLES of Reisel, TX and
Minnie WHITE of Dallas, TX

Any help in finding the parents information would be appreciated.

Thanks
Sharon

Re: Justus Grabenstein

reccare — 2002-08-19 22:34:27Z

hi Jane,
i am not sure if there was any Grabenstein's in my family lineage.. the only one i really knew was my GGrandmother Florence(Frey) Leidinger(1896-1990). she married John C Leidinger(1883-1961) about 1913 had four female children. his father was John also(censuses states Jr & Sr's) his mother was Caroline ?, both born abt 1860. His father John(Sr) was born in germany and mother in Ohio. tho the majority of my family is in and was from Ohio... there may have been some in PA.
i believe there is a lady named Elwyn Frey, she has my Frey/Leidinger names also... tho she said that i was no line form her... u maybe tho.. seeing u r asking about PA... and she stated some from there as well as NY also! she has a group at yahoo called: Frey@yahoogroups.com
give her a message.. it never hurts to ask... that is how i got as far as i have :)
if i happen to come across that name(Grabenstein) in my search of more Leidingers i will let u know... been trying to do all of mine here and there...
til then
thnx for the message and U NEVER KNOW?? :)
becky

Cumberland,Allegany County,Maryland GRABENSTEIN grave stones photos

dmckenz3 — 2002-03-20 23:17:24Z

I have Photos posted on the web of grave stones of GRABENSTEIN'S in the St.Peter and Paul Catholic cemetery in Cumberland,Maryland. Take a look.
http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action...
Joe Mckenzie

Re: Cumberland,Allegany County,Maryland GRABENSTEIN grave stones photos

dmckenz3 — 2002-03-20 23:17:24Z

Sorry I had the wrong link address, try this one for the photos.
http://community.webshots.com/user/joemc11
Joe Mckenzie

Seeking Photo of Justus Grabenstein and Margaret Montag

victorianixon — 2002-04-04 16:17:05Z

Does anyone have a photo of Justus Grabenstein and his wife? I would really appreciate having a photo of these two.

Thanks,
Victoria Nixon

Re: Justus Grabenstein

gloriageiger1 — 2004-01-02 02:58:28Z

I do not have any Grabensteins in my lineage, but I do have Glorious (John Glorious, born 1836, Prussia according to census data). He was my great great grandfather and died in 1891 in Illinois. He has been very difficult to trace. I was wondering about your Agnes (Glorious) Grabenstein and if there could possibly be a link.

Thank you. Gloria

Christian Grabenstein

amaryllisc — 2003-01-24 15:01:20Z

Christian Grabenstein was the father of Charles Lee Grabenstein who is the father of Maxine Grabenstein who is my husband's mother.

Grabenstein

amaryllisc — 2003-01-24 15:01:20Z

Looking for information on Charles Lee Grabenstein, born 1885 in Missouri. Not sure how accurate this is.

Married Emily Louisa Mathews.
Emily was born 21 June 1895 in Town of Atkinson, Henry County, Illinois. She died 19 Jan 1987 in Colby, Kansas.

Grabenstein

amaryllisc — 2003-01-24 15:01:20Z

I am looking for information on my husband's grandfather, Charles Lee Grabenstein. He was married to Emily Louisa Mathews Grabenstein (21 Jun 1895 - 19 Jan 1987) and they lived in Letcher, SD with their 5 children (LeRoy, Albert, Maxine, Raymond, and Florence). Apparently they divorced and Charles moved to Missouri.

We do not know if he remarried. My husband did not know the family. Charles (14 Sept 1884 - 17 Dec 1957) died in Missouri. We are not sure of these dates for Charles. My husband remembers going to a big house in Missouri for Charles funeral. He remembers an older woman and the house had no electricity. He believes the funeral was around 1957 when he was around 10 years old.

Can anyone provide more information on Charles and the Grabenstein family. We cannot get past this point. We do not know anything about Charles.

K. Carter
kcarter@staffnet.com

Christian Grabenstein

amaryllisc — 2003-01-24 15:01:20Z

Seeking information on Christian Grabenstein born Feb 1848, d: 21 Jul 1906

Re: Grabenstein family

KathySmith78 — 2003-04-21 01:32:00Z

Gary,

I'm also doing research on the Grabenstein family. It's taken me a while, but I think I have finally figured out who you are. If I'm correct, your father was Joseph Grabenstein, born 1920 in PA. His father was Justus George Grabenstein, born 1877 in Maryland, married Gertrude Erlinger. Justus's father was Julius Grabenstein, born about 1834 in Germany, married Susanna Leidinger. Julius was the brother of Justus Grabenstein who settled in Cumberland, MD. I'm descended from Justus of Cumberland. If I'm correct, I am your 3rd cousin, once removed. I would be happy to hear from you & share information. - Kathy

Re: Justus Grabenstein

beckykindt59 — 2002-01-14 02:51:10Z

hello there,
i noticed in the surnames listed above ur message is a Leidinger. My grandmother Mary Margaret(1915) married Edward T McCabe(1908-1993). my Great grandmother Florence Leidinger(nee Frey1894-1990) married John Leidinger(no dates), they had 3 other children Helen(1919-1987) Carolyn(sp-no dates) and Sis(Florence,Jr as family calls her-1931). any info on said surnames please reply
thnx becky
reccare@aol.com

Re: Christian Grabenstein

grabenstein1 — 2002-06-30 12:57:53Z

Hi - I'm not sure we're in the same family (Peter was my ggggranddad, Justus my gggranddad, Julius my ggranddad, Herman my granddad, Herman Jr my dad), but I simply could not resist "talking" to a fellow Jane Grabenstein!. If you do have anything which might link us, I would be thrilled to share what I have ! Thanks, Jane

Re: Grabenstein family

grabenstein1 — 2002-06-30 12:52:09Z

Hi - Justus was my gggranddad, his brother Julius my ggranddad. My brother is Joseph L. as well! Am wondering if you descended from Justus' BROTHER Julius. If so, we have absolutely no information about that branch of the tree. I have a decent amount of info re Justus' branch, & would be thrilled to share! Jane

Re: Seeking Photo of Justus Grabenstein and Margaret Montag

grabenstein1 — 2002-06-30 12:40:02Z

Hi - Justus was my gggranddad, but unfortunately I don't have a photo. I do have one of Julius & Mary (Martz), though. Jane

Re: re:Justus Grabenstein of Cumberland, MD

grabenstein1 — 2002-06-30 12:35:58Z

Hi - I am also the gggranddaughter of Justus & have been in contact with Dave Dahl - is that the cousin you mentioned? I just sent him the info I have & would be thrilled to share with you as well! Jane

Re: Grabenstein

grabenstein1 — 2002-06-30 12:34:07Z

Hi - I am also a gggranddaughter of Justus, through Julius, Herman Sr & Herman Jr. I have a decent amount of information & would be thrilled to share! Jane

Re: re:Justus Grabenstein of Cumberland, MD

grabenstein1 — 2002-06-30 12:30:26Z

Hi - Justus is also my gggranddad - Julius my ggranddad, Herman my granddad, Herman Jr my dad. I have a decent amount of information & would be thrilled to share! Jane

Re: Justus GRABENSTEIN 1832-1909

grabenstein1 — 2002-06-30 12:27:16Z

Hi - Justus is my gggrandfather -my ggrandfather was Julius, grandfather Herman, father Herman, Jr. I have a decent amount of information & would be thrilled to share! Jane

re:Justus Grabenstein of Cumberland, MD

kmsquilts — 2004-09-24 22:04:47Z

Dawn,
Read your message. Justus Grabenstein was my g-g-grandfather. I'm descended from their fourth child, Mary Christine. Which child are you descended from? Justus's wife was named Margaret Montag; her parents were Karl Montag Elizabeth Leister. I've only been researching a few months, but have hit a roadblock when it comes to tracing them back in Germany/Prussia. Maybe we can exchange e-mail addresses share info. I have a cousin also doing research.

Re: Seeking Photo of Justus Grabenstein and Margaret Montag

Jane_Grabenstein — 2004-01-11 14:48:06Z

Hi Eileen - I do have a copy of a photo, but do not know where the original is. Send me your address & when I can dig it up, I'll send it along. Happy New Year - and please note my new email address: grabenstein@peoplepc.com Love, Jane

Dorothy Grabenstein

gfence — 2004-02-20 00:11:30Z

Dorothy Grabenstein born Dec. 23 1886 in Zerig Russia Married John (Johannes) Fink on Dec. 28 1908 Came to U. S. Jan. 15 1914 She had brother in Beloit Wi. They lived in Mi.All info. would be helpful