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Re: Haaf family - New York to Minnesota

SallyHaaf — 2009-01-25 23:46:32Z

RBordua,

Yea, I've been doing some searching and came up with the same info that you have. The switch between Hoff and Haaf is certainly understandable.

If all the John Hoff families are one-and-the-same, Elizabeth had 10 children (assuming John V is one of them). Still possible due to early deaths and the dates of all 10 children do seem to line-up. I tried Ancestry.com with the names of the children and came-up with nil which is, again, understandable with the girls and might suggest early deaths of the boys (Valentine and Phillip, 1860, Lancaster).

1870 Census (Marilla) lists John Hoff from Baden, Elizabeth from Bayern, presently Bavaria. My guess: they probably met and married in the USA. My earlier message was incorrect when I stated that most in Baden were Catholic. I meant to say that Bavaria tended to be more Catholic but things still seem to hold true with JV's grand daughter being RC. Religious preference, in my mind, is often passed down through the mother.

Check out 1850 Census for NYC, Ward 6: John & Elizabeth Hoff with sons Henry (b. 1848 NY) and John (b. 1849 NY. Birth dates for John, Sr and Elizabeth are off by 3 years but still a possibility.

Do you know what the "V" stands for? Possibly a clue.

Do you know this JV Haaf ? b. 12-31-1938, d. 9-15-1992 MN.
(see Ancestry SSI index).

I have some info on Haaf immigration dates into the US. This John, AKA Johann, doesn't seem to be on my info but my stuff may not be early enough.

A final note: a lot of Haafs presently live in Lancaster NY. Try picking up the phone, introduce yourself and cousin Laura and see what happens. Some of the most fun of genealogy, in my experience.
Good luck. James (not Sally) Haaf.

Re: Haaf family - New York to Minnesota

RBordua1715 — 2009-01-24 23:23:18Z

I've found this family in the census although so far I haven't been able to find John V. Haaf with them.

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?ti=0&indiv=tr...
John Hoff
1860, Lancaster Vil., Erie County, NY

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?ti=0&indiv=tr...
John Hoff
1825, Germany
1860, Lancaster, Erie, New York

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?ti=0&indiv=tr...
John Hoff
1825, Baden
1870, Marilla, Erie, New York

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1880usfedcen&a...
John Haaf
1824, Baden
1880, Marilla, Erie, New York

There is room for my John V. Haaf in this family tree as he was born Nov. 9, 1851 in Lancaster. But I wonder why I cannot find him there in the 1860 census when he would have been 9 years old. Would he already have been working or living with another family at so young an age?

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Re: Haaf family - New York to Minnesota

RBordua1715 — 2009-01-21 18:06:51Z

This Elizabeth Haaf Heydman is the daughter of my John V. Haaf.

Here is the obit I found for Elizabeth's namesake, her grandmother and the mother of John V. Haaf:

"The funeral services of Mrs. Elizabeth Haaf occurred this morning at Clear Lake, from the Catholic church. The death occurred Thursday evening, of paralysis. She leaves seven children, who are all grown, one of whom John Haaf, lives at Clear Lake. The others all reside in New York. She was 74 years old at the time of her death."

She died July 14, 1898.

I have connections with this family, particularly Magdalena Ottila Haaf (25.Aug.1881-12.Jul.1934) [your "Lorna O. Haaf"], John and Katherine Kaufmann Haaf's eldest daughter. Her daughter Louise, who is in her early 90s, is my dear cousin and friend.

Re: Haaf family - New York to Minnesota

SallyHaaf — 2009-01-21 17:01:56Z

My previous reply was sent prematurely.
Further:
If that John Haaf (1849-1943)is your John V. Haaf, b. Lancaster NY he might fit into this family shown 1880 US Census in Marilla Erie NY (about 1 mile from Lancaster)

John Haaf, b. 1824 Baden
+ Libbie (possibly short for Elizabeth), b. 1827 Baden
dau Minnie, b. 1868 NY

John V and other sibs might have fit-in before Minnie.
Also, the obituary of Elizabeth Haaf Heydman mentions her being Catholic. Haafs from Baden (and probably others) tended to be Catholic rather than Lutheran.

I'd love to hear what you discover.

Re: Haaf family - New York to Minnesota

SallyHaaf — 2009-01-21 16:16:31Z

RBordua
No guarantees but this might be a possibility. Also,some dates don't quite match with yours.

Friday November 21, 1947
Mrs. Charles (Elizabeth M. Haaf) Heydman, 64, died this morning at a local hospital. Suffering from heart trouble, she had been ailing in health for the past 10 years.
Born April 23, 1883, at Clear Lake, Minn., she resided there until 1908, when she came to Red Wing, living here since.
Surviving are Charles Haaf of Clear Lake, Minn., Gilbert of Minneapolis, Phillip of Baltimore, Md., and George of Hollywood, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hoffman of Robbinsdale, Mrs. Rose Redican of Minneapolis and Mrs. Ed Flannigan of Hollywood, Calif., and three grandchildren.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church .

John HAAF, b. 11-1849 NY father & mother b. Germany, 1900 living Clear Lake MN, d. (5-31-1943)
+ Catherine M KAUFMANN, b. 11-1859 MN
Lorna O. HAAF, b. 8-1881 MN
Elizabeth M. HAAF, b. 4-23-1883 Clear Lake MN, d. 11-21-1947 - see obituary below
+ HEYDMAN
Charles N. HAAF, b . 12-1884, d. 1960 Clear Lake
+ Alice F ____ b. 1891 MN
Robert D. HAAF, b. 1919 MN
Eunice M HAAF, b. 1921
Dorothy A. HAAF, b. 1926
James T. HAAF, b. 1930
Mary A.HAAF, b. 9-1886 MN
+ HOFFMAN
Sophia J. HAAF, b. 7-1889 MN
Frances HAAF, b. 6-1891 MN
Gilbert J. HAAF, b. 10-1893 MN
Rosa C, b. 4-1896 MN
+ REDICAN
Phillip A, b. 11-1899 MN, to Baltimore MD
George H. HAAF, b. 1904, to Hollywood CA

Re: Haaf family - New York to Minnesota

RBordua1715 — 2009-01-18 20:04:06Z

Does anyone have information on the parentage of John V. Haaf (1850-1943) b: Lancaster, Erie, NY d: Sherburne Co., MN? I know his mother's name was Elizabeth (1824-1898) d: Clear Lake, Sherburne, MN but no idea of mother's surname or who his father was. Elizabeth Haaf's obituary mentions 7 grown children, of whom John was one, but the other six lived in NY.

Any help much appreciated.

Re: Haaf family - Ohio, USA

SallyHaaf — 2009-01-06 16:59:26Z

Hope this may be of value (KOCH) means uncertain information
James Haaf
Windsor VT

Conrad HAAF, b. 1843 Baden, carpenter, living Randolph OH
+ Margaret (KOCH), b. 1845 OH
Laura HAAF, b. 1878 OH
Charles (KOCH), b. 1871 OH

Re: Heaf spelling

2006-09-20 19:17:20Z

Mary,
I've never encountered Heaf but certainly others similar to Haaf. I just googled Heaf and indeed found individuals with that spelling.

Heaf spelling

MaryEllenPearce — 2006-07-08 16:41:20Z

Have you ever came a cross the name HEAF spelling?
Mary

Re: Haaf family - Ohio, USA

2006-03-10 07:53:03Z

hello ,
i am also a Haaf from germany since 2003 in the states .my dads name is hugo and his dads name was friedrich. thats all i know so far

Jacob Haaf, b. 29 Sep 1862. Germany

maryj_brown459 — 2004-01-04 23:37:52Z

Looking for any information on my ggrandfather, Jacob Haaf. His father was Jacob Haaf and mother Barbara Heereer. Jacob Haaf, Jr., served with Co. M, 1st U.S. Vol. Infantry, Spanish American War, and is buried at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery, TX. He married Margaretha 'Gretchen' Krause, Anhalt, TX., settled in San Antonio.
mjbrown5@flash.net

Re: Lothar Haaf

2003-12-08 15:36:27Z

Hi..
I think its much too late. There is someone, who ist namend Norbert Haaf. He lives in 69483 Wald-Michelbach/Affolterbach, Hauptstraße 23. His Phone ist Germany 06207/2286 or 0179/1803402.
Greetings
Norbert

Re: HAAF's of New Jersey

2003-11-28 13:50:45Z

I have a Charles Raymond Haaf b. 1921 m. in 1939 Helen Geradline Buzby d/o Maxwell Woolman Buzby and Anna Cleveland Pancoast of Pilesgrove, NJ area; any connections. Lea

John George Haaf of NJ and Wuerttemberg

2003-03-04 18:28:30Z

Seeking family info on John George Haaf born Oberwinden, Wuerttemberg Germany 10-16-1848, died Salem Co New Jersey 2-15-1910

Maria Elizabeth Haaf and David A. Arner (1812-1890); Schuylkill and Carbon Co., PA

sarahinphilly — 2002-01-27 06:15:50Z

The Arner Family Association seeks descendants of:

MARIA ELIZABETH HAAF, David A. Arner, 1812-1890, West Penn, Schuylkill; Mahoning; Lehighton, Carbon, PA.

You are almost certainly descendants of Hans Ulrich Arner and Verena Eberhard, 1735 immigrants from Switzerland to Philadelphia. Join us for an August 24-25, 2002 gathering in beautiful Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (1 hour north of Philadelphia). For “reunion” information or to see where you fit into the *rner family, visit Joe Erner’s website at www.geocities.com/~erner/gen/arner which documents the Arner/Aner family to the 1500s, or contact us through the Arner Listserv at ARNER-L@rootsweb.com. We’re planning two fun-filled days including a catered Pennsylvania Dutch luncheon and the dedication of a memorial stone in the Heidelberg Union Church cemetery to honor the immigrants. Help us widen our circle of cyber-cousins and plan to attend. We welcome you.

Christina Haaf-Miller of Spencer Co, Indiana

PCuellar4610 — 2001-07-19 18:43:46Z

Christina Haaf m. Charles T. Miller.

Christina Haaf born abt. 1865-1867
Charles T Miller born abt. 1868
the following children: Lewis D,Lena,Stella.

parents are: Jacob Haaf of Grass Twp,Spencer Co,Indiana
Christina Ritter "

Peter Miller,Jr Hammond Twp,Spencer Co,Ind
Helena (Lena) Sohn "

Jacob Haaf From Germany>Spencer Co. Ind

PCuellar4610 — 2001-07-03 12:38:52Z

Jacob Haaf m. Christina Ritten.And settle in Spencer Co,
Ind.Had several children that were born in Germany except
one he was born in Ind.Looking for any relations to him for
information.

Paulaa

Haaf family - Ohio, USA

buddykitty — 2001-07-02 17:07:03Z

My earliest known Haaf ancestor is Conrad Haaf, born 1842 (location unknown), and died 1907 (Akron, Summit County, Ohio).

He was married to Margaret Weidman (Wiedman?/Widman?) b. 05 Feb 1845 (Ohio?) d. 19 Jan 1919 (Akron, Summit County, Ohio).

I only know of once child, my great-great grandfather, John Conrad Haaf (1884-1970).

If any of these names rings a bell, I would like to hear from you...

HAAF, CHARLES

2001-02-09 15:03:12Z

i'M LOOKING FOR CHARLES HAAF FROM GERMANY. HE MIGRATED TO CINCINNATI OHIO. HE WAS BORN 1855, MIGRATED TO OHIO 1881, DIED IN 1925.HE POSSIBLY CHANGED HIS NAME FROM CARL.

HAAF's of New Jersey

2001-02-03 08:58:16Z

Am interested in Haaf's of N.Jersey My Grand Father was Carl D. Haaf of Bridgeton New Jersey

Lothar Haaf

2000-10-24 12:11:36Z

I don't know if there's a connection or not. I met Lothar and his family last year while they were vacationing here in Iowa. I'll pass along what I can figure out in his address. The script (handwriting style)is difficult to read.: Lotha(r) Haaf, BaCaa Bauie, J(?) Y(?)oana Baier, Hauiptsht(?)23,D-69483 Wald-Michelbach,Germany I got the letter last spring and replied, but it was returned to me because I didn't have the address right. I don't know too much about how to find someone on the internet. Maybe you can help me get in touch with him and find out some info. for yourself. He lives close to Hiedleburg, about 180 miles from the Italian/swiss border. There aren't many Haaf's living in the area. I was able to determine that much. Hope this helps us both. If you want to send me a phone #, I can call you and read you the letter and address. Maybe you can help me decipher it. Our phone # here is a/c 319-659-5077 or, cell # 319-343-4346. I have nationwide on the cell # so I can probably call you cheaper. Cliff Karen Sleeper

Haaf Family

2000-10-23 20:26:36Z

Would this tie into the Jacob Haaf family in Germany, born 29 Sep 1862. Is it a matter of translation or is the document too faded or torn, etc.

Lothar Haaf family

2000-10-22 20:46:02Z

Lother is living near Heidleburg, but I can't find a phone/e-mail etc. for him. I have a letter from them but can't decipher the return address. Any help out there?

Haaf family

buddykitty — 2001-07-02 17:07:03Z

Well, I would have to say your guess is as good as mine at this point... :)

I have not been able to determine when my Haaf's appeared in Akron/Summit County...I have been working other lines of research recently, and have not requested documents on these relatives yet or even traced them to census records...

All I know at this point is that my Conrad Haaf was born in 1842 and died in 1907 and is buried at St. Bernard's church in Akron, next to his wife Margaret Weidman Haaf, born 1845 in Cuyahoga County and died 1919 in Akron.

When I get to those census records, I hope to figure out when Conrad arrived in Summit County, and from there maybe determine his origins...

I will keep you in mind in case I uncover something useful...I work full time, go to school part time, and do research in between, so it may be a while before I find anything...

Happy hunting!

Haaf family - Ohio, USA

james_yeager — 2001-06-28 16:43:10Z

One of my ggrandfather Charles Haefele's brothers (Frederick)supposedly
settled in the Cleveland/Akron area. In the process of
researching this family, I learned that some
of the Haefeles considered Akron their original home - something
I never learned from the southern Indiana
Haefeles. (From notes my cousin took from conversations with my
grandmother, southern Indiana seemed to be my gggrandfather Georg Heinrich (Henry) HAEFELE's
first main stop around 1852-54.) I've learned that 3 children of another brother William (Gottlieb Wilhelm b. 1847)
moved to Akron, though one
moved back to northern IL (where they were raised), so
it makes sense to me that their were other
Haefeles in the Akron area. What's strange is
that I can not find the name in online documents for Summit county.
I find Hafele, Haefele, etc in Cuyahoga county,
but not Summit. My guess has been that they
changed the spelling somewhat. That's why I
am writing this message - wondering if there
is any kind of connection with the name Haaf.
Frederick Haefele was supposedly a Lutheran
minister somewhere in the Cleveland area. (conflicting
info on this). I have a huge picture of a family
that I assume is his. There are first names on
the back, but the main male is labeled "father"!
The southern Indiana Haefeles living today do not
seem to know these people or their names at all, though I have not
interviewed all of them yet.
The 3 children of William Haefele were Alfred, Pluma and Ruth (married
name I believe was Mercer). William's wife Annetta (Nettie)also lived
in Akron with Pluma after William's death. Both she and Pluma
died there in the 1930's and 40's.
If any of this is ringing a bell, let me know.
I'd be glad to send more info on the family.
Thanks
Jane Yeager
jjpedesk@earthlink.net