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Re: Graeff's from Hamburg, PA

petitart — 2009-01-20 23:15:29Z

Hello! I only have my grandfather's name: Allan Graeff Sr. As far as I know, he was from Washington DC. He married Elizabeth Waters from Baltimore. He went to the Pacific in WWII and that's it. I'm the last one carrying his name and my daughter will lose it. I would love to know the family tree, as I suppose we all descend from the same Graeff.
Can you help me?

Re: Surname Graeff

mountainpark — 2008-03-23 22:12:17Z

Have you come across a Rachel in the line born approximately 1818?

Re: Capt. Henry W. Graeff

TroyPierce27 — 2007-04-10 14:20:39Z

Did you ever find information on Capt. Henry W. Graeff? I'm researching the family of a close friend and he has a Capt. Harry W. Graeff in his line. I've confirmed that HIS Harry/Henry Graeff is the one that enrolled in the 12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry (113th Volunteers).

I have an old photograph of Henry in uniform but am not sure which unit he was in when it was taken.

My friend said that his multi-great grandfather was always refered to as Captain Graeff but in the 12th Regiment, he was a 1 Lt. & Adjt.

Re: Graeff's from Hamburg, PA

5cacti — 2007-02-03 21:39:41Z

I don't know if you have any information on a Rachel Graeff, born in 1817 or roughly about there. She married a David Herman. If you have anything, I am trying to acquire information on Rachel's parents and siblings.
Thanks!

Re: Surname Graeff

PatriciaGraef52 — 2006-09-03 07:42:08Z

Hi Chris:
I haven't been to this site in a few years, but I remember Dar and Marie having a daughter named Chris. If you would like to email back and forth please contact me at pcgraef@yahoo.com. My Mom, Evelyn Graef is still living in Tacoma, WA. I live in Marysville, WA. I usually take the train to visit Mom once a month. Leonard Earl Graef died in 1993. Looking forward to hearing from you. I do email Larry Graef, your youngest uncle.
Love,
me

Wilhelmina GRAEFF

llnjackson — 2006-08-08 14:34:03Z

My 2nd great-grandmother, Wilhelmina GRAEFF, born in Germany 1 Jan 1834, md. Philip M. KNAPP, also of Germany, on 9 Nov 1854. They came to Ohio between 1856 and 1859. She died in 1905. She and Philip M. had several children: Philip, George Sterling, Adam B., Druscilla Charlottie, Henry Clay, Wilhelmina,Sarah Katherine, Ella, and John Frederick. I am looking for her parents and other relatives. I have a picture of her with her husband and children when she was older. I have the birthdates, death dates, and marriages of all the children.

Phillip M. Knapp and Wilhelmina Graeff

llnjackson — 2006-08-08 14:34:03Z

Dear Esther, Thank you for replying to my message. You can't imagine how excited I am to hear from you. Your husband Brian and I are true third cousins. My mother is Dorothy Mae Fowler. Her mother is Dorathy Wilhelmina Knapp (b. 1902) whose father is George Sterling Knapp whose parents are Phillip M. Knapp and Wilhelmina Graeff. Do you have more information on the family? I would like to give you all that I have and hope that you can also help me. How can I get in touch with you? Thanks. Linda

Re: Graeffe in PA

2006-04-05 21:06:26Z

Yes, that is them. I came across that as well. I am having a difficult time finding anything on David and Rachel - parents, siblings, etc. Thank you for sending the census info. Your help is appreciated!

Re: Graeffe in PA

TroyPierce51 — 2006-04-05 16:26:31Z

Not sure if this is your Rachel and David but I found an 1860 Census for Sandy Creek, Venango County, PA.

David Herman M 41, Farmer
Rachel Herman F 41
Leonard M 18
Henry M 15
William M 13
Sarah F 10
possibly Anna or Arora F 7
possibly Circa or Cisca F 4

According to the 1900 Census for Lincoln, SD. Rachel had 8 children of which six survived.

Re: Graeff, Alice Opden

highfiel1 — 2006-01-12 02:21:35Z

My impression is that Opdengraeff is yet another surname. You might try searching in that direction, if you haven't tried that. Good luck. w.

Graeffe in PA

cactusof5 — 2005-06-27 17:34:07Z

I am researching a Graeffe (Graef, Graefe) line in Pennsylvania. I am trying to locate ANYTHING on Rachel Graef (b. 1818 and d. 1911) who married David Herman (Harmon) and had 8 children. They started out in PA and moved on to IL and ended up in SD. I can't find any information and have hit a dead end. Thanks.

Re: Surname Graeff

2005-03-27 16:42:36Z

hi Patricia,
tried to reach you with the hotmail address, but I don't think you have recieved my message
Chris

Re: Surname Graeff

lavalou — 2005-02-09 09:46:05Z

Hi Pat,
I am yor uncle Dar's daughter. I have been to Byerland Cemetary in Lancaster county PA and have traced us back to our g-g-great grandfather and have now run out of leads from there. (Grandma Gert changed the family name from Graeff to Graef sometime after my dad was born, but her stone has the original family spelling) If you have further info let me know!

Re: Graeff Family

jimpenkala — 2004-01-12 17:58:02Z

I'm sure you already have this information, but in case:

1870 Census for Schuykill County, Pottsville District, PA

Isaac Graeff (1796-1880) m. Mary Althaus, Berks Co., PA

Scott_Gries — 2003-09-18 02:17:30Z

I am researching a Graeff family line which is centered in Berks County, PA. (Probably in Bern Township.) The most distant ancestor I have located so far is Isaac Graeff (b. Dec 22, 1796, d. Mar 23, 1880) who married Mary Magdelena Althaus (b. Feb 8, 1802, d. Apr 15, 1862). Both were buried in Epler's Church Cemetery in Leesport, Berks County. Mary's parents were John George Althaus and Catharine Knabb (no vitals known).

Isaac and Mary appear to have had 10 children: Henry, Sara, Catharine, Susanna, Daniel, Mary A., Mathilda, Frederick A., and Amanda, some of whom were also buried at Epler's.

I am trying to get some sourced confirmation on any of the above information as well as figuring out who Isaac's parents were.

GRAEFF, Sybilla b. ca 1675

highfiel1 — 2003-08-11 01:56:43Z

Something like 8 generations back one Sybilla Graeff and Rem (Reu?) Holder had a son named John. Location is said to be London, Tower Hill area, and perhaps St. Mary le Bow Church though no baptism has been seen for March 1694. Rem/Reu may have been a seaman of some type and for some reason faded from the picture. Sybilla and son emigrated to NY - highlands along the Hudson is probably where they settled. Eventually John married the daughter of a Palatine German near Newburgh, and they then moved to PA. Wonder if they immigrated to North America because others in the family had already done so. I'd sure like to tie Sybilla to a specific country.. Germany? - Netherlands? Any insights would be welcome. Thanks, w.

Re: Maggie Graeff born 1863

pstras8347 — 2003-06-22 03:58:05Z

Lisa,
If you're still interested, I may have some information for you on Maggie Graeff. They may not be the same person, but it might be worth a look.

Photo of family

esther993 — 2003-02-11 18:53:28Z

Linda, I was looking through the photos for a picture of another family branch and found a picture that was stuck to another one. It's of Jane, Dolly, Heber with Howard Knapp in California. I will try to make a copy of it and get it to you next week. Esther.

Captain Joseph A Graeff of Cincinnati, Ohio

2001-03-30 09:16:04Z

Joseph A Graeff (b. 8 Jun 1832, d. 5 Jul 1889)was a captain in the Civil War serving under General Rosecrams and later was assistant Postmaster of Cincinnati. Looking for any information on his origins in Bavaria, Germany and his subsequent emmigration to U.S. He was married abt. 1860 to Amelia Tascher-Weber of Columbus, Ohio.

Hi

2000-11-18 13:18:21Z

Jeannie,
I've come to find out that there isn't as much on them as I thought there was. Most of the papers I have are on the Wenrich's and the Stoudt (Staudt)'s. I'm not completely sure where they originated either.

Family History

2000-11-17 19:29:17Z

Kristen,
Can you tell me where the family originated in Europe? Who immigrated to the USA and when? Is there anything in the family line regarding Austria, specifically the village of Romeno? That area is now in north eastern Italy and is in a region referred to as Val di Non.

Graeff's from Hamburg, PA

2000-11-11 20:08:41Z

Anyone needing info on Graeff's from the Hamburg, Pennsylvania area are welcome to e-mail me. My mother was a Graeff, and a few years ago she and her four siblings got together and hired a geniologist to make a famil tree for them that dates back to at least the 1500's (possibly earlier than that). I'd be happy to scan in the pages of specific people (it is well over 600 pages) if you would need them.

the knapp family

2000-11-11 19:06:14Z

Hello stranger,

I tried to reply to your e-mail direct, but it always
send it back as incorrect address ??? I gathered the forms and
pictures and information I have and am sending you a care package.
It should arrive shortly. Hope all is well. Esther.

graeff/knapp

2000-10-28 15:08:27Z

Hello Linda.

It was good to hear from you. I'm in San Antonio,Tx. You can either e-mail me direct at Knopfsan@earthlink.net or estherstree@earthlink.net. My home # is 210-621-0375. If I don't answer, it's because I'm out working in the greenhouse, but caller I.D. will pick up your # and I'll get back to you. I just started on his family history. I do however have a photo album that belong to Raymond H. Knapp, Sr. in it are pictures of his sister Ruth. His mom dad John Frederick Minnie. Craig says that one of the pictures in the album is of Adam B. Knapp and his wife. I have to get my father-in-law to look at it, to make sure. I also have a picture of Howard C. Knapp and his wife, along with some newspaper clippings from back when Howard was a flight surgeon. Well, I'll close for now. Esther

wilhemina Graeff/the knapp's

2000-10-27 14:10:37Z

Hi, I do believe that you are related to my husband.
I just recently began to work on his family tree. He is
the great-grandson of John Frederick Knapp. John Frederick was the son of Philip M. Knapp
and Wilhemina Graeff. I have some photos of John Frederick and his wife Minnie Knapp when they were older. I also have photos of their son Raymond Harrell Knapp, Sr. and his wife Marjorie Moore.
Raymond had only one sibling. A sister named Ruth. Raymond retired a Lt. Col in the Army and died several years ago and is buried here in San Antonio,TX at the Fort Sam National Cemtery, along with his wife.
Raymond and Marjorie only had 1 child. Raymond H. Knapp, Jr. and he and my mother in law Sandra had only 1 son. My husband Brian C. Knapp. We have 2 daughters, so this Knapp line ends here. I would so like to hear from you. As my husband knows literally none of his family. I have hundreds of family members in the area. My father was one of 14. So, it would be nice for my girls and Brian to have some contact with family. Thanks. Esther.

Graeff's of Pa

2000-07-20 14:54:37Z

My grandmother's maiden name was Graeff and she was from Pottsville - not far from Sunbury. Her father's name was Charles Graeff and he married Mary Mohl. He was a policeman. I don't know who Charles and Mary's parents were. If any of this rings a bell, e-mail me at lynnarnone@aol.com
Lynn

GRAEFF Family from Pottsville

2000-07-20 14:47:31Z

Kay, my grandmother was Ida Mae Graeff and she lived on E. Norwegian Street. Her mother was Mary Mohl Graeff and her father was Charles Graeff. He was a policeman. They had 9 children: Harry, Walter, George, William, Robert, Roy, Jim, Elsie and Ida. Charles was born in 1848. That's about all the information I can find. I have some birth/death dates of the siblings, but not much else. My mom would like to know the nationality of her mother (Ida Graeff) but I have been unable to find a thing since the courthouse in Pottsville doesn't have records prior to 1905. Do you think we are searching for the same Graeff family? You can e-mail me at lynnarnone@aol.com if you'd like. Lynn

GRAEFF Surname

2000-07-14 14:39:34Z

Trying to find out anything about my g-grandparents. He was Charles Graeff a policeman in Pottsville, Schuylkill Cty, Pa.
Married to Mary Mohl. Had 9 children, one was my grandmother, Ida Mae.

Anna Barbara Graeff 1767-1865

2000-07-13 06:55:34Z

I am looking for information on Anna Barbara
Graeff b.11 Nov 1767, d.1 Oct 1865 somewhere in
the area of Somerset County, PA. Her parents
were John and Anna Maria. She married Conrad
Bran(d)t in 1790. Can anyone help me?
elizabeth.martin@worldnet.att.net

Graeff, Alice Opden

2000-05-26 11:01:00Z

Anyone have information on Alice Opden Graeff? married Ralph Adams. she died in NL.? Not sure of any dates. Opden maybe was mother's surname.

Capt. Henry W. Graeff

2000-05-21 16:09:05Z

Seeking info on the whereabouts of Capt.
Henry W. Graeff, 183rd Pa. Vols. after
the Civil War. He was from Philadelphia.
He resigned from the regt. in 1864
never filed for a pension.

Capt. Henry W. Graeff

2000-05-21 16:08:32Z

Seeking info on the whereabouts of Capt.
Henry W. Graeff, 183rd Pa. Vols. after
the Civil War. He was from Philadelphia.
He resigned fromt eh regt. in 1864
never filed for a pension.

Maggie Graeff born 1863

2000-04-16 16:58:34Z

Maggie Graeff is my gggrandmother. She married John William Sachs in 1886 in Piqua,Ohio she was 23. She gave birth to three childern Oscar,Harley,Matilda.Oscar being my ggrandfather. I have nothing on Maggie and would appriciate any help.

Romeno / Austria

2000-03-09 01:17:25Z

I'm not yet aware of GRAEFF originating in Italy, most of our direct ancestors came from Germany with name derivitives from Opdengraeff and similar(s).

Thanks for your post

2000-03-09 01:11:39Z

Though my personal knowledge of GRAEFF family history is limited, we all appreciate your input, and sincerely thank you for your research efforts.

Family History

2000-03-01 12:46:40Z

Our family name was GRAIFF, our history originates in Romeno (Austria), Italy.
Spelling of the names were frequently changed, due to immigrant accents and also due to the effort to Americanize. Do you have family history in Austria? in Romeno?

GRAEFF

1999-12-29 17:10:41Z

Kay,
Have you checked out the 1890 Census?
On it there are many GRAEFF's listed. No
Francis, but there is a Franklin who's spouse
is Elizabeth. On the census he is a wheelwrite. I have been wondering myself
if any of these families are related because the ages are pretty close.
Check out ftp://rootsweb.com then go to pa/
schuylkill/census/1890

Graeff Family

1999-12-29 11:10:47Z

Hi,I'm looking for information on my GGrandparents and GGGrandparents who lived in Schuylkill County on E. Norweigian Street. My GGGrandfather's name was either Franklin or Francis Graeff and his wife was Elizabeth. His occupation was a miller around 1860. His wife worked for a Brewmeister from Pottsville area. Any go leads would be appreciated. Thank you, Kay Eisenbise

RE:Graeff

1999-12-29 09:56:23Z

Russ,
Have you found out whether we are related in any way? Share with me what you have found out, okay? I'd love to see what you have.
Tammy

Thanks

1999-12-28 09:26:01Z

Will let you know when I find more. Appreciate you!

Graeff

1999-12-23 19:33:13Z

My Grandfather's name was Charles H. B. Graeff. He married Catherine M. Graeff.
They had one child, my mother.
Charles' father was Atty. Robert J. Graeff. Married Mafawnwyn Lewis, better know as "Fronie". Robert's father was Atty. Herman B. Graeff and married to a woman by the name of Eveline. The original Graeff came over with the Hessians from Germany, but so far haven't found any more information
on them. If you have any information to share, I'd greatly appreciate it. I hope I've been of some help to you.

Response

1999-12-22 03:38:32Z

Thanks Tammy. We're probably related. Dad has very limited knowledge of ancestory.
Would apprecaite any contribution you have.

Graeff

1999-12-21 15:26:01Z

My Mother's maiden name is Graeff. Her
father was Charles H. B. Graeff. He was
from Tamaqua, PA area. His father was attny.
Robert J. Graeff and his father was Herman
B. Graeff. We originated as Hessians from
Germany. I am still researching as to who was the Hessian ansestor.
Are we by any chance related in any way?

Surname Graeff

1999-10-22 12:35:47Z

I am from Rochester, N.Y., originally. As a
young girl we went to Pennsylvania often to
visit some GGGrandparents to my Dad, whose
name was Leonard Earl Graef. I know that the
family had shortened the family name when
the first family members arrived in U.S. from
Germany. I also had an uncle who worked for
the DuPont Company as a troubleshooter. He
had an occassion to travel to somewhere in
Germany and had his picture taken in front
of The House of Graeffe.
There were many Graef's who lived in Rochester
and some moved to Homestead, Florida. There
were some relatives who lived in Ohio (some
where) I was just a little girl when we
visited some people there. The place where
we went in Pennsylvania was on a farm. I wish
I knew more. If I can be of any help regarding
the Graef's from Rochester, please let me
know. Thanks.

GRAEFF from Siegen, Westphalia DE

2002-04-22 23:03:05Z

After several years of looking in CH, Alsace, Pfalz, etc. I finally found my GRAEFF (GRAEB) family in the records of the Evangelische Kirche, Siegen.
My ancestors were Johann Peter GRAEFF and Anna Maria Catharina SCHNEIDER, who immigrated in 1767 or 1768. After 7 or so years in Berks (?) County, they moved, with other Siegen pioneers into Brothers Valley, Somerset Co, PA. These are GRAEFFs I know about. Their name changes to GROVE.
On the same ship with JP was a Johann Balthasar GRAEFF, and I can find no trace of him in PA.
There may also have been other, earlier GRAEFFs from Siegen, probably spelled GRAFF.
Bill Jewell

Steelman H. Graeff

2001-09-15 23:24:53Z

Would anyone have any information on this man? He died probably before the 1870 census. Thanks, Sue

Caroline Graeff Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

AHooten4761 — 2001-08-25 01:29:48Z

I am looking for a Caroline Graeff who married my Great Grandfather Geroge Ernest Herold. George Herold was born in Germany. He died in 1891 in Pittsburgh, Pa. I do not know if he married Caroline in Germany or Pittsburgh, they had the following children:

Charles Frederick b. Oct.1875 (My Gfather)
Carrie b. July 1876
Frederick b. May 1878
Henry C. b. March 1881
Lizzy b. Nov. 1887
Elsie b. Nov. 1886
I am assuming they were married around 1874, but we have not been able to find any information on her or my Great Grandfather Gerorge Herold. Any information on her would be greatly appreciate.

Graeff Genealogy

kaykeating — 2002-06-09 13:41:25Z

Dear Graeff Researchers, I am also researching
GRAEFFs of Schuylkill and Northumberland Cos.,
PA. John Graeff and his wife Barbara Chassagne
immigrated to the US about 1838 and I first find
them in Tremont, Schuylkill Co. for the 1850 census.
They later settled in Trevorton, Northumberland Co.
John Graeff was born in Albersweiler, Pfalz, Germany.

I have a more complete genealogy at:

Please let me know if you find any connections.

Sincerely, Kay Keating, Bethesda, Maryland US

Graeff Genealogy

kaykeating — 2002-06-09 13:41:25Z

Sorry my GRAEFF webpage address did not copy.
I'll try again. It is:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~keating/graeff/

Re: Graeff's from Hamburg, PA

Scott_Gries — 2002-02-06 16:15:44Z

Does your tree contain a Ralph Daniel Graeff? I don't have too much information on him, but here's what I have:

Ralph Daniel GRAEFF (d. 1968) married Haley HAAS (d. 1927). Ralph's mother was Rebecca MILLER. Ralph and Haley had one child (my maternal grandfather), Daniel Miller GRAEFF who was born 19 Dec 1922 in Bern Township, Berks Co., PA.

I'm just beginning my search up the Graeff side of the family, so that's the extent of my data down that chart.