Groh - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: GROH

denmb — 2009-08-27 22:12:42Z

Hi,
Thanks for the response. It has been quite awhile since any response on this name. I have learned much since then. My Groh (found in Glogowatz church records as Groo) I have a Franciscus Groo(b:abt 1825 d:abt 1888)married to a Anna Marie Rauch (b:abt. 1825 d: abt 1885)before 1848 in Glogowatz. I have found three children Eva, Joannes(married a Elizabeth Hayberger) and Sophia (mine born in 1855 and died in 1897 in Glogowatz. She married Josef Kayser in 1874 in Glogowatz. The name was spelled Groh on her son's death certificate that listed her as his mom. Her son is John and he moved to Chicago before 1910 and married Rosalia Jerger (also from Glogowatz) at St. Michael's in Chicago in 1910.

I found no Werner associated with our family. Other names that were include Kaiser, Rauch, Jerger, Groo (Groh), Schmaltz, Schmalbach, Valicsek (Wallichek), Lovicz, Folk, Pech, Gerhard, Gruber,Hayberger, Pauer, Putz,Becker Hollich, Heiberger, Dumelle.

Unfortunately we were just in the family plot at St. Joseph's this week burying my wife's dad. The plot is in the G section and reads like a who's who of Glogowatz.

Re: GROH

SusanneWerner1 — 2009-08-27 20:35:27Z

Dennis,
My grandmother, Theresa Groh, was born in Vilagos, Hungary in 1894, came to Chicago, IL in 1911, German-speaking Roman Catholic, married at St. Michael's. Also buried at St. Joseph Cemetery. Married Jacob Werner from Glogowatz. So many similarities with your Kaiser line. Do you know their villages? Would like to share.

Easter

BarryBehrmann43 — 2009-04-12 14:23:43Z

Hi Ann, Have a Happy Easter glad your on facebook I guess this is part of facebook.I'm new at this. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks LOL

Re: Jan Groh, b. abt 1814, Bjelehrad Czech and related

ZlaticaBeca — 2009-03-31 22:05:40Z

More than one Janovice in Czech Republic.
http://mapy.atlas.cz
www.jewishgen.org/ShtetlSeeker/loctown.htm
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~elainetmaddox/index...
www.genea.cz
www.cgsi.org
www.nacr.cz
www.iarelative.com
CZ's phone book http://phone.quick.cz but only in Czech.
dictionary: www.slovnik.cz
http://lazarus.elte.hu/hun/digkonyv/topo/3felmeres.htm
www.surnamenavigator.org

Re: Groh

baj1228 — 2009-01-30 00:40:08Z

This is Barbara Groh born 2/7/1963 and my younger sister Jennifer born 3/26/1966. Our mother was Mary Louise Ryan and our father was Henry Groh. I know we have relatives out there. We were born in Illinois and moved to California in 1973. Are we related?

GROH James A and Mable J

t42Moore — 2009-01-17 15:33:24Z

GROH James A and Mable J

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,787 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Ida Groh / Fritz Hollinger

lizacorbin — 2009-01-12 04:03:58Z

I'm looking for any information on Ida Groh, she married Fritz Hollinger in the early 1900s.

Re: GROH, COYLE, GERKEN, SCHMUTTE, MOLIQUE

bcole51 — 2008-12-30 19:08:09Z

do you know mennies birth date. ron

Re: GROH, COYLE, GERKEN, SCHMUTTE, MOLIQUE

bcole51 — 2008-12-30 18:50:19Z

can you send them to me, ron merkhofer jmerkhofer@ZOOMTOWN.COM WILLIAM AND HENRIETTE WERE MY GR. GRAND PARENTS TOO.

Re: Nancy Barbara Groh looking 4 you

bcgonefishing — 2008-12-19 16:24:50Z

Just curious if you are related to Barbara (Pauli) Groh, b. Aug 1865 Bohemia, Czech Republic, married to Charles Groh b. 11/1849 in Czech Republic, m. Jan 1884 in Philadelphia and moved to St. Louis/Chicago area around 1890... Barbara and Charles are my great grandparents.

Bishop Laurence Groh and his brother Rev. Martin Groh of Lutheran Church

stareyes77 — 2008-11-26 03:22:18Z

Rev. Martin Groh was my Great -great grandfather, born 1814 in Bavaria Germany, Married a woman named Maria from Alsace-Lorraine, don't know her maiden name. One of their children was my great grandmother, Matilda Groh, whom my mother Rosemary Miley and Aunt Virginia Miley remember details about. I saw an obit in the NY Times in which a sister of Matilda is mentioned (the husband-John Lechtrecker is the subject of the obit.), which states Abbie Groh is the daughter of Martin Groh, a Lutheran priest and the niece of Bishop Laurence Groh. I can't find anything about this Lutheran Bishop. however, per the census info, there is a Laurence Groh, a farmer, born 1815 in Germany. Does anyone know if this farmer was possibly a Bishop- doesn't sound likely to me either. Any advice? Thanks,
Laura

Re: GROH, COYLE, GERKEN, SCHMUTTE, MOLIQUE

jwhart4 — 2008-11-17 03:21:02Z

Sorry this took so long, the computer with my info was "out of commission" for awhile.
Henrietta Schmutte is my gg grandmother. She is the mother of Minnie Gerken Groh who married William Groh. I have
pictures of Minnie and her sisters.

jer

Re: Ann Marie Groh

BRIANANDKRISTIN — 2008-11-15 20:35:40Z

Are you still looking for information regarding the Kreilick's? My father-in-law's ancestors were Kreilick's that left Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio. Adam Kreilick was a name and Rice Township is where they were located. If you are still looking contact me at brianandkristin@hotmail.com

Re: Thomas R. Groh Sr. age 71, son of , John and Louise Dale Groh.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-10-02 04:11:25Z

WE DONT HAVE A FAMILY TIE TO THIS LINE
SORRY I CANT BE OF MORE HELP,
GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FAMILY HISTORY"

Re: Thomas R. Groh Sr. age 71, son of , John and Louise Dale Groh.

tifosigal — 2008-10-01 16:47:11Z

I have been researching this Groh family, and I would like to share information with you. You can contact me at s.groh@yahoo.com.

Thomas R. Groh Sr. age 71, son of , John and Louise Dale Groh.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-09-29 05:25:56Z

Thomas R. Groh Sr.
Thomas R. Groh Sr. age 71,
of Millcreek, died Sunday September 28, 2008. He was born in Erie on June 2, 1937 a son of the late John and Louise Dale Groh. Thomas graduated from McDowell High School. He retired as a Steamfitter from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 47. Thomas was a volunteer for the Lake Shore Fire department for 45 years where he also served on the board. He loved to travel, was an avid golfer, as well as a devoted Cleveland Browns fan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Disbrow Groh,
and two brothers, Carl and Mike Groh. He is survived by three children; John and his wife Patti, Tom Jr. and his wife Lisa, and Tina Wentz and her husband Henry all of Erie, five grandchildren; Amy, Elizabeth, Melissa, Corey, and Tyler; two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Lorelei; and his companion Bea Sosinski and her children John, Denise, and Teresa. Friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home 3801 W 26th Street (at Powell Ave) on Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 with a Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Julia Church 638 Roslyn Ave with Fr. Hahn officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lake Shore Fire Department P.O. Box 8566 Erie, Pa 16505.

REV, Fr. Hahn ,"
St. Julia Church,"

Re: GROH, COYLE, GERKEN, SCHMUTTE, MOLIQUE

Ron_Merkofer — 2008-08-03 16:02:06Z

henrietta (schmudde) gerken,father is johann heinrich schmudde born 9 feb. 1820 in kalkriese germany ,died, 5 oct. 1869 in cincinnati. b. spring grove cem. mother anna maria klein- klussmann,died in kalkriese 12 dec. 1868. father of johann schmudde was johann christian gottlieb schmudde born 1773 in kalkriese married to catharina maria schomberg

Re: GROH, COYLE, GERKEN, SCHMUTTE, MOLIQUE

Ron_Merkofer — 2008-08-03 16:01:07Z

henrietta (schmudde) gerken,father is johann heinrich schmudde born 9 feb. 1820 inkalkriese germany ,died, 5 oct. 1869 in cincinnati. b. spring grove cem. mother anna maria klein- klussmann,died in kalkriese 12 dec. 1868. father of johann schmudde was johann christian gottlieb schmudde born 1773 in kalkriese married to catharina maria schomberg

Re: Lewis Groh m Deborah Ann Smith

2006-10-13 21:05:16Z

My earliest Groh relative that I have identified is Gottlieb Groh later known as Caleb Gray who married Elizabeth Meier April 1st 1804 at Christs Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg, Tulpehocken Twsp. Berks County PA. Would that be part of your Groh's?

Re: Lewis Groh m Deborah Ann Smith

2006-09-29 14:11:04Z

I have some information on my Groh family from Berks County Pennsylvania in the early 1800's.

Re: Lewis Groh m Deborah Ann Smith

2006-09-29 11:36:50Z

Where is your Lewis Groh from?

I don't think that my great great uncle Lewis Groh is the one you are looking for as his dates are 1891-1970.

I don't have his wife's name but the dates you have for Deborah Ann Smith's parents would make Deborah too old to be my Lewis Groh's wife.

Re: Groh's

2006-06-26 23:13:21Z

In what area of Indiana are you looking for Groh's? I am in DeKalb County, Indiana... and looking for Groh's.

Re: GROH Cincinnati

JudyArnold115 — 2006-08-11 03:09:12Z

Would like to correspond with anyone researching a Brokamp
in Indiana.
Thank You

Re: Johann Jacob Groh (1825 - 1886)

johnghuber — 2008-05-26 04:29:25Z

I have the family tree of Heinrich (Henry) Groh who married
Drusilla Gilliom. I remember Eva Groh when I was a young boy in the 1940's. Plerase contact me for more information on this Groh family line if you so desire.

GROH, Jerome W.

CooooCayemberg — 2007-05-26 13:37:42Z

The Green Bay Press Gazette, Green Bay, WI, May 20, 2007

Jerome W. Groh, 78, 203 E. Main Street, St. Nazianz, died Friday, May 18, 2007, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Jerome was born Oct. 22, 1928, son of the late Edward and Lorina (Christel) Groh. He served in the U.S. Army during the years 1952 to 1956. On March 2, 1957, he married his southern sweetheart, Mary Dunn at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. She preceded him in death on Dec. 21, 1993. Jerome was employed at Tecumseh Products in New Holstein for over 30 years retiring in 1993. He was a member of the St. Nazianz Volunteeer Fire Dept. serving for over 30 years and a member of the St. Nazianz Lions Club. He enjoyed annual trips to visit relatives in Tennessee and Alabama. He looked forward to every hunting season. Jerome enjoyed woodworking and crafting which he shared with his friends.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Mary Groh, Eau Claire; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Kevin Karwedsky, Green Bay; one grandson, Tyler Schwartz, Green Bay; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Betty Groh, New Holstein; Robert and Betty Groh, Gresham; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at St. Gregory Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Holy Family Memorial Dialysis Center, St. Vincent Dialysis Treatment Center, 8th Floor and 6th Floor ICU doctors and nurses, Bay Area Nephrology doctors and staff, friends and family for their care and compassion shown towards Jerome and his family.

Re: GROH, Charles b. 1883 PA

rleconey — 2008-01-13 22:38:37Z

I have a Charles born 1831 who had 5 children all in Philadelphia do you have any connection to phial

Re: William Carl Groh

WilliamRafferty26 — 2007-06-30 22:08:09Z

My grandfather was William Rafferty older brother of Matilda Rose. I have a great picture of Matilda and other family history.
Bill Rafferty eramosa@aol.com

GROH, Charles b. 1883 PA

KathiHoon — 2007-11-26 01:36:42Z

Looking for information on Charles GROH family. Have found him on 1920 Federal Census, age 37, living with his mother-in-law, Catherine WILLIAMS in Hegins, Schuylkill Co., PA. He is a miner in the coal mines. Wife is Sadie (WILLIAMS)GROH-age 31. They also have 8 children: Roy S.-14, Harvey C.-12, Jay W.-10, Mestie(?)A.-9, Arsenia C.-7, Arthur W.-5, Clirviro(?)-2, Sylvia-1. All individuals born PA, father's bp PA, mother's bp PA.
I haven't been able to find the family on censuses before or after this one. Would like to connect with anyone else researching this family line.

Groh's in MO

TerriGarner126 — 2007-03-08 03:09:11Z

Looking for relatives of the Stephen and Catherine nee Linder Groh family and their children in the Westport Kansas City Missouri area. I am a decendent of the Linder side. Thank you Terri

OBIT FOR PHYLLIS (GROH) HERMAN BORN IN KENDALLVILLE INDIANA

carolynnegan — 2008-04-07 16:31:51Z

Found this Obit in Coldwater Reporter:

COLDWATER — Phyllis Elizabeth Herman, 90, died early Friday morning, April 4, knowing that she was dearly loved by her children, Ruth (John) Scheidler of Coldwater, PJ (Lucy) Herman of Phoenix, Ariz., and Susan Herman, Denmark, eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Bard Herman, who died on Nov. 17, 2007. One niece said that having her as an aunt was “like watching a great comet blaze across the sky, then disappear into the darkness of space, a rare privilege you may never experience again.”

Phyllis was born on March 1, 1918, one of eight children born to Elizabeth and Frank Groh in Kendallville, Ind. She was the last surviving child of that marriage. As a young woman, she met Paul when she was working in a Battle Creek restaurant. They shared a love of motorcycles, adventures, travels, and each other.

Paul and Phyllis were married on June 26 in 1937, in Crystal Lake, on their way to a motorcycle rally. They first lived above what was Paul’s Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycle Shop on Chicago Street in Coldwater, where Dally’s Tire now stands. On their first big motorcycle trip, they rode to Yellowstone Park in Wyoming. Later, they moved, and raised their children in the family home at 20 West Montgomery St., Coldwater. Over the years, they both took on a wide range of jobs, including working as attendants at the Coldwater State Home and Training School, from which Phyllis retired.

Re: GROH, COYLE, GERKEN, SCHMUTTE, MOLIQUE

Ron_Merkofer — 2008-07-18 23:50:50Z

my great grand mother henrietta schmudde married wilhelm gerken. what relationship are they to you.

ron merkhofer

Jan Groh, b. abt 1814, Bjelehrad Czech and related

bcgonefishing — 2008-02-22 04:00:27Z

Looking for Jan Groh above, married to Anna Hrdy b. abt 1814 Bjelehrad Czech, son Charles (Karl/Karel) Groh b. 4 Nov 1838/9 Pecka Czecvh, Married 29 Jan 1884 to Barbara Pauli b. 17 Aug 1865 in Janovice Czech, D. 9 May 1918 in St. Louis. Does anyone know these people and have more info on them? Thanks

Re: GROH, COYLE, GERKEN, SCHMUTTE, MOLIQUE

tifosigal — 2006-08-18 03:50:08Z

I found this while doing a Bauer search:
It's on this site: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~rocky/whoswho/whoswho2.html

BAUER, JOHN GROH * Life insurance co treas; b Cincinnati, O, Nov 22, 1880; educ Denver High Sch; m Bertha A Lowell, Castle Rock, Colo, 1912; ch John H, Janice E. Began as bookkeeper and accountant; asst-secty Capitol Life Ins Co 1920; treas Capitol Life Ins Co; mem Motor Club, C of C; Mason; office, 2157 Gilpin St; office, 16th and Sherman.

I noticed the Cincinnati connection, and thought you might like to see it.

Re: Josiah Groh

lyndaschear — 2008-02-14 02:40:03Z

I would like to know who the parents are of Josiah Groh? And Anna Maria Loos , his wife. Do you have a connection? They are my gg grandparents.Their daughter Mary Alice is my g grandmother she married George Jacob Hain.

Josiah Groh

lyndaschear — 2007-08-09 02:28:44Z

Born 14 dec 1824 . Died 12 aug 1900. married Anna Maria Loos. 11 Sept 1845 Marion Township, Berks county, Penn. Served as Capt. Civil War. Co f, 167th Penn Infantry. Parents of Josiah and Anna Maria not known. Any info greatly appreciated.Josiah buried in Old Union Cemetery Myerstown Lebanon county, Penn. Children Elizabeth Catharine b 16 June 1849, married Jerome Klopp. Samuel H Groh, b 20 June 1851, married Susan Huyert. Leah Amelia , 23 April 1853/54, married Adam Huyert. Mary Alice Rebecca b 27 Aug 1855, married George Jacob Hain.

Josiah Groh

lyndaschear — 2007-08-09 02:27:27Z

Josiah Groh

lyndaschear — 2007-08-09 02:26:51Z

Lewis Groh m Deborah Ann Smith

MarthaAHallowell — 2006-09-28 21:35:29Z

Seeking descendants of Lewis Groh and Deborah Ann Smith, daughter of Thomas Downing Smith (1806 - 1882) and Anna Louisa Hallman (1808 - 1883).

Re: Lewis Groh m Deborah Ann Smith

MarthaAHallowell — 2006-10-28 15:28:33Z

I apologize if my earlier message was unclear. The information I have from the Hallman Family Association's records is for the family of Deborah Ann Smith, daughter of Anna Louisa Hallman. The HFA records do not have any additional information for Deborah's spouse, Lewis Groh. I am searching for the descendants of this couple. If you are able to supply information documenting a link between this Lewis Groh and your ancestor, Gottlieb Groh/Caleb Gray, and you are a descendant of Lewis and Deborah Ann's, I would be delighted to tell you more about the Hallman Family Association. If you are not a descendant but know someone who is, please pass this message along to them.
Thank you for your interest!
Martha A Hallowell
Historian, Hallman Family Association

Re: Lewis Groh m Deborah Ann Smith

MarthaAHallowell — 2006-10-13 18:58:34Z

Thank you for your interest. First, allow me to explain a little about my request. I am the historian for the Hallman Family Association, which was founded in 1908 and incorporated in 1921. Our membership is comprised of descendants of Anthony and Maria Salome Hallman/Heilmann, who came to this country in approx 1719 and purchased land in Skippack, Montgomery Co., PA in 1720. The genealogists/historians for the HFA have been gathering information for our family tree for many years. The current Board of Directors has asked me to review the HFA genealogy information and try to find "missing" family members in time for our 100th Reunion.
I have been tracing each line of descent and posting messages with information from the last person or couple in that line. My messages reference the parents of the Hallman family member, and include year of birth and death for parents, child and spouse, if available. Unfortunately, I can't assume everyone stayed in the Skippack area, so I don't have location/residence information. In many instances, I don't even have the year of birth or death. I have posted as much information as is in the files, and I am hoping that the descendants of these people/couples will recognize their ancestors and contact me to help fill in the blanks.
Could you be a descendant of this couple? If so, I would be delighted to tell you more about the HFA. If you know you are not a descendant, I apologize for taking up your time.
Martha A Hallowell
Historian, Hallman Family Association

Re: David H. Groh

adohner1 — 2006-06-07 03:03:52Z

I was wondering if you had gotten an answer on this post... it seems that we have a connection. John Henry Groh was one of my great great great grandfathers children. If you need any information on this still, please respond. We have this tree traced back two more generations than John Henry. His wife's maiden name was GRUNDEN. They were married Aug 9, 1886 in Richland Township, Dekalb County, Indiana. My record comes from family histories.

The Groh/Grow/Kroh connection

adohner1 — 2006-06-06 21:04:40Z

Hi everyone... I am working with my family to put together some information on our heritage. I am very new to this whole genealogy thing. We are trying to find any information on David Groh. We believe he was born in Penn. He later moved to Richland Township, Dekalb county, Indiana. We are looking for any information on his parents. We believe that he entered the Civil War, and died in 1864.
He entered as David Kroh, but his wife is buried as Groh.

Re: Josiah Groh

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2008-02-08 12:55:10Z

what info are u looking for ELFINNO2004@yahoo.com?

Gesine Hilke Groh

mollysitka — 2006-11-17 05:57:48Z

I accidently received this death certificate from Brooklyn,NY. If anyone thinks this person is related I would be happy to share the information on it.

Born 1844 in Germany, Died Jan 4, 1901 , widower, was 57 when died. white female, came to US in 1844. Mom's name appears to read Katherine Haise (but copy is difficult to read).

Re: GROH, COYLE, GERKEN, SCHMUTTE, MOLIQUE

jwhart4 — 2008-08-02 16:22:33Z

Henrietta and William are my great-great grandparents. Their daughter Minnie married William Groh, my great grand parents. Minnie and William's son Ambrose is my grand father. I have very little info on the Gerken side and no info on the Schmutte side. Sorry it took so long to reply.

Jerry

Re: GROH, COYLE, GERKEN, SCHMUTTE, MOLIQUE

thesailor54 — 2008-08-02 22:22:15Z

If you would like to contact me feel free to do so. I have information on William Groh's (Minnie's husband) back over 300 years. This particular William was my grandfather and who I was named after.

Sincerely,

William V Groh

Re: Johann Jacob Groh (1825 - 1886)

thesailor54 — 2008-05-26 17:24:49Z

I am sorry in my last posting I meant to say that Heinrick was Wilhelm's brother. Please excuse the mistake in my posting.

Re: Johann Jacob Groh (1825 - 1886)

thesailor54 — 2008-05-26 17:23:16Z

Yes I would be interested in any information that you wish to share. Johann Jacob Groh was my Great-great grandfather. He was the father to my grandfather Wilhelm Groh and Heinrich Groh. I have found and been to Heinrich's grave site in Indiana but am still searching all over their decendents.

William

Johann Jacob Groh (1825 - 1886)

thesailor54 — 2007-04-14 18:16:02Z

JOHANN JACOB GROH WAS BORN ON JANUARY 9, 1825 IN EPPINGEN GERMANY. HE MARRIED KATHERINA BRENNEISEN ON JULY 1, 1849. KATHERINA WAS THE DAUGHTER OF MICHAEL AND MARIA {TROUTWIEN} BRENNEISEN. JOHANN JACOB AND KATHERINA WERE THE PARENTS OF 14 CHILDREN, SEVEN DIED STILLBORN OR SHORTLY AFTER BIRTH. THE SEVEN WHO SURVIVED WERE JACOB, FREDREICH, KATHERINE, WILHELM, REGINA, HEINRICH, AND EVA. IN DECEMBER 1881 KATHERINA AND FIVE OF HER CHILDREN, FREDREICH, HENRICH, REGINA, EVA, AND KATHERINE ALONG WITH HER HUSBAND JOHN NAGEL AND SON JACOB, CAME TO AMERICA. ON MARCH 25 1886 JOHAN JACOB DIED AND HE NEVER MADE IT TO AMERICA. HIS OCCUPATION WAS AS A FARMER.

Groh's From Eppingen, Germany

thesailor54 — 2007-04-14 17:53:21Z

WILHELM GROH* WAS BORN JUNE 3 1860 IN EPPINGEN GERMANY. HIS PARENTS WERE JOHANN JACOB AND KATHERINA (BRENNEISEN) GROH. JOHANN JACOB WAS BORN JAN 9, 1825 IN EPPINGEN GERMANY. HE DIED MAR 251886 ALSO IN EPPINGEN. KATHERINA WAS BORN OCT 18, 1830 IN MUHLBACH GERMANY. HER PARENTS WERE MICHAEL AND MARIA (TROUTWEIN) BRENNEISEN. KATHERINA AND FIVE OF HER CHILDREN CAME TO AMERICA IN 1881. HER SONS FREDERICH AND HENRICH, TWO DAUGHTERS REGINA AND EVA. ANOTHER DAUGHTER ALSO CAME OVER AT THE SAME TIME WITH HER HUSBAND AND CHILD. HER NAME WAS KATHERINE AND HER HUSBAND WAS JOHN NAGEL AND THEIR SON WAS JACOB. JOHANN JACOB AND KATHERINA HAD 14 CHILDREN BUT SEVEN WERE EITHER STILLBORN OR DIED SHORTLY AFTER BIRTH IN GERMANY ONLY SEVEN LIVED TO REACH AMERICA. WILHELM AND HIS FAMILY AND A BROTHER JACOB AND HIS FAMILY CAME TO AMERICA IN 1894. WILHELM MARRIED CATHERINE (GRETHER) IN 1887. CATHERINE WAS BORN NOV 16, 1858 IN ITTLINGEN GERMANY. HER PARENTS WERE JACOB AND MAGDELENA (FREY) GRETHER. WILHELM AND CATHERINE HAD FOUR DAUGHTERS BORN IN EPPINGEN AND THEY WERE ELIZABETH ALICE BORN JAN 6 1889, REGINA BORN FEB 271890 DIED FEB 24,1894 IN GERMANY, CATHERINE ELLEN BORN FEB 1, 1892 DIED FEB 14, 1918 1N AMERICA. EVA WAS BORN SEPT 1, 1893 AND DIED NOV 1, 1893. THE FAMILY CAME TO AMERICA AND WENT TO BLUFFTON INDIANA WHERE THEY HAD A SON WILLIAM FREDRICK** BORN OCT 15, 1894. THE FAMILY MOVED TO JUNCTION OHIO WHERE HE BOUGHT A FORTY ACRE FARM. IN 1896 OCT 9 A DAUGHTER WAS BORN HER NAME WAS CHRISTINE EVELYN. CATHERINE HAD ANOTHER DAUGHTER ON DEC 9, 1898 AND BOTH MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DIED. THEY ARE BURIED TOGETHER IN THE DOTTERER CEMETARY. ON MAY 28, 1900 WILHELM MARRIED WILHELMINA SHOCKOW A WIDOW WITH NINE CHILDREN BUT MOST HAD ALREADY LEFT HOME. SHE HAD ONE SON THAT LIVED WITH HER THAT WAS CALLED "UNCLE EARNEY". WILHELM WAS A VERY GOOD CHRISTIAN AND ATTENDED THE APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEAR JUNCTION. WILHELM DIED MAR 27, 1934 AND IS BURIED IN THE DOTTERER CEMETERY ALONG WITH HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER AND HIS BROTHER FREIDRICH AND HIS WIFE WILHELMINA WAS BORN AUG 15, 1852 AND DIED MAR 28, 1939 AND IS BURIED IN RIVERSIDE CEMETERY DEFIANCE OHIO ALONG WITH HER FIRST HUSBAND.

* My Great Grandfather
** My Grandfather