Haak - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Henry Haak and wife Amanda Lehman

macswt1 — 2009-04-29 12:13:14Z

My Grandfather's father last name was Haak but it was changed incorrectly. It was really Adounini(means Poppy as in the flower) and they were from Lithuania. We had always thought it was Haakinini. But I was informed by a professor in Lithuania that there are no such letter as "H" in Lithuanian. It got misspelled and mispronounced or lost in translation when our folks came to Ellis Island. Haven't found out when they arrived in America. But my grandfather August Robert Haak was born around Thomas, WV. His brother Albert Matthew Haak was born in Fairmont, WV. I have my great Uncle Albert's discharge papers from WWI.They moved to Collinsville IL. area where my Mom was born along with her siblings. Interesting enough my Mom's brother was named Henry Haak. Thanks for any connection we might discover. The change in our supposed surname is a mystery. Mac

Re: HAAK of WEST PRUSSIA, Germany

adultfilmlegend — 2009-03-02 05:58:24Z

It's pretty clear that Joseph Jesse came from West Prussia with his wife Roselia (Rosa). I am pretty sure Rosa's family name is Blumke. The Jesse's claim to go back to King Jesse in the Bible, but I have no way to prove that, of course. There is a big Jesse festival every year in Stillwater, MN in the USA as that family really prospered there. They had so many children that they took over the town.

As to the Haak's, I think Stanislaus Haak came from Swierda in West Prussia. It seems that the Haak family and Jesse family had some connection in the mother country but I can't figure out the connection.

I am going to try the German message board you suggest.

Thanks again!

Re: HAAK of WEST PRUSSIA, Germany

clarissa1874 — 2009-02-26 16:22:39Z

Guten Tag, Robert,

Thanks for your response. I am afraid that our Haak ancestors are not related since my oldest ancestor Michael Haak, born about 1810 where, and his wife Anna Justina Aschmutat were Evangelical Lutheran and so were their descendants.
They first lived in Klammer, Kreis Kulm, where their first 3 daughters were born, and later in Richnau, a village near Schönsee [Kowalewo], Kreis Briesen. Their only son Jacob* Julius, born 1845 in Richnau, is my greatgreatgrandfather. According to family lore he lived about 100 years, but nobody exactly knows when and where he died. After WWI wide parts of West Prussia were given to Poland, and that's why many Germans left because they did not want to live in a Polish state. So did my greatgrandmother Bertha* Louise Haak and their family.
Are you sure that your Jesse ancestors were from W. Prussia?
Maybe you will find some information in the forum of www.westpreussen.de Do not hesitate to put your query there in English since many Germans understand or speak English.
Regards from Deutschland,
Willi

Re: HAAK of WEST PRUSSIA, Germany

adultfilmlegend — 2009-02-26 09:30:37Z

My great-grandparents immigrated from West Prussia to the USA. I am not sure where they came from in West Prussia....I am trying to figure that out. They spoke German and were Catholic.

His name: Stanislaus Haak, born 1859
Her name: Bertha Jesse, born 1864

They married in the USA but both were from West Prussia according to old US census forms. Her parents were Joseph Jesse and Rosalie Jesse and they were also in the US. I know nothing about Stanislaus' parents.

They came to the state of Minnesota (abbreviated MN) around 1880.

My grandfather, their son Leo Haak, told me that the Haak name originally came from Norway but he had no way to support that claim other than what his family told him.

I am trying to figure out more about the parents of Stanislaus and Bertha in West Prussia.

Hope all is well in Germany!

Lehman website

byronlehman — 2008-12-10 02:24:17Z

Website for Lehmans
lehmanancestry.com

Ruth Marie Haak of NY

oclarke11 — 2007-11-21 02:31:00Z

Seeking parents & siblings for Ruth & her husband J. William Criswell. They were b abt 1900 & marr abt 1925 in NY. Have one child for them:
Duane F. b abt 1928 in NY marr Florence Lena Farmer 27 Sep 1952 in Fredericksburg Va. She is the dau of Herbert Bennett Farmer & Ruth Marion Chinault. Also need children for William & Ruth.
Ollie

HAAK of WEST PRUSSIA, Germany

clarissa1874 — 2007-10-07 18:11:52Z

My HAAK ancestors are from West Prussia:
Places:
Galczewko (Galsburg), Kreis Briesen
Bielsk, Kreis Briesen
Rheinsberg, Kreis Briesen
Richnau, Kreis Thorn
Schönsee, Kreis Briesen
Tuchel, Kreis Tuchel, and surroundings

My greatgrandmother Bertha Luise HAAK, * 20 Oct 1877 in Bielsk, daughter of Jacob Julius HAAK and Christine ALEX,
oo I. Drewenzwald, Kreis Briesen 1900 Wilhelm Friedrich Treichel
oo II.Rheinsberg 1909 Karl Friedrich Uecker
+ Ludwigsaue, Kreis Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Brandenburg, Germany in 1958.

Any connections to the Haaks in and from West Prussia ???

Greetings,

Willi from Germany

Re: Haak

reinekdj — 2007-08-11 01:17:49Z

We are related. Even Haakonsen who married Christina Finstad, was my g-g grandfather. Christina was his second wife, and Hildor was a child from that marriage. My great grandmother, Olive Hawkenson was from his first marriage. If you would like more information on the Haakonsen/Hawkenson family, I will be glad to share. There are many more descendants of Even Haakonsen in Wisconsin.

Re: Haak from Holland

billmoyano — 2007-07-05 15:33:31Z

My girlfriend,Ruth is the daughter of Edith Mary Haak(Pettit) who is the daughter of Jacob Haak and Jennie Meins.Jacob Haak is the son of Isaac Haak and Maria(Mariae)O. Vasseur.Thankyou for the info as to Isaac's and Maria's parents. I haven't been able to trace back to her grandfathers and grandmothers family,who came here to NY from Holland. She is very interested in finding out more of her Dutch ancestry and any relitives she may have here in the States with in the Haak/vasseur/meins families.
(ruthieaa@hotmail.com)

Re: Haak from Holland

billmoyano — 2007-07-05 15:05:15Z

My girlfriend's mother is Edith Mary Haak(Pettit)..born 4-24-1928 died 5/3/04..Father was Jacob Haak,brother to Isaac Jr. and Peter.Grand parents were Isaac Haak and Mariae(Maria)O. Vasseur of Holland.Jacob was married to Jennie Meins who came here to NY in 1909 with parents and her siblings:John,Ike,Mary and Sue Meins.Jacob and Jennie had William(jacobs stepson)Mildred,Marvin,Edith,and Ruth.Jacobs family settled in Marion NY and Jennie's family was in Sodus NY. Isaac Haak and Mariae O.Vasseur had three sons known of..Isaac Jr.(son,Lloyd),Peter and Jacob. My girlfriend(Ruth Pettit(Avalos)is also looking for family members past as well as present, related to the Haak/Vasseur..Miens Families..Ruth's siblings are Barbara,Karen,Donna,and Robert Alan Pettit.Parents:Edith Mary Haak(Pettit) and Robert Albert Pettit.(ruthieaa@hotmail.com)

Re: Haak from Holland

billmoyano — 2007-07-05 14:18:38Z

From billmoyano"s girlfriend,Ruth A.Pettit Avalos:Edith Mary Haak born Sodus,NY 4/24/28 to Jacob +Jennie Miens Haak. Jacob is son of Isaac and Maria(Mariae)O Vasseur,has two brothers..Isaac Jr. and Peter. Isaac and Mariae are from Holland.Jacob and Jennie had William(stepson to Jacob),Mildred,Marven,Edith,Ruth,and are all deceiced except Marven who lives with wife,Dorthy,in Arizona.Ruth is looking to find information on the Haak and Meins Familys. She only knows Greatgrandparents and grandparents/siblings of both families.If you have any more info...contact Ruth at (ruthieaa@hotmail.com). Lloyd and she may be second cousins.Her Mom is Edith Mary Haak(Pettit)-Husband- Robert Albert Pettit,of Wolcott,NY.There is also a cousin..Rusty Haak in Florida.

Re: Haak from Holland

adrihaak — 2007-06-25 20:24:15Z

To me Isaac(Izaak)Haak was the son of Pieter Haak and Susanna de Visser.
Mary Vasseur was the daughter of Izaak Vasseur and Johanna Levina Lijbaart
See http://www.ancestors.nl/anders.asp?MyID=55667

Best regards
Adri Haak

Re: Haak/Haack

Dave_Haak — 2007-01-25 01:26:53Z

According to my records Henry Haak (1st) was born in 8/22/1809 and died in Myerstown 7/5/1855. Henry Haak (2nd) was born in 1836. I do not have his date of death, it was early 1900's. The 2nd was a very prominent man of his day. Please contact me dshaak.comccast.net

Transcription -- William E HAAK discharged from hospital

genfamily2003 — 2006-11-24 02:29:18Z

Transcription:

Winona Daily News [Winona, Winona Co., MN]
Monday, January 12, 1959

At Winona General Hospital
Saturday
Discharges
William E. HAAK, 70 ½ W. 3rd St.

Re: Haak from Holland

2006-08-02 20:50:03Z

From Lloyd's wife, Nancy Osmon Haak: Lloyd born Palmyra, NY 2/19/1929 to Isaac Haak and May Vasseur. Lloyd's two uncles were Peter and Jacob and believe grandfather was Isaac and that they probably came from Holland. Please respond to us as we are just beginning a family search and have almost no background info especially the Vasseur connection. Lhaak@tampabay.rr.com

Re: Oklahoma Haaks

RobinHG — 2006-02-26 09:05:04Z

Hi- I'm a descendant of Karl Haak, I think I can help you with more dates and names. Please contact me.

Haak/Haack

OTD33 — 2006-02-25 19:04:08Z

My great grand father was born in 1812 at Myerstown PA. His name was Henry. Was wondering if anyone has any information. There is a Henry Haak who has a son name Henry. Are they father and son? I have information from Henry the 2nd till today. any informatlion is appricated

George H. Haak

amandacalder_1 — 2005-11-01 03:12:48Z

I am looking for any information regarding George H. Haak, born May 1839 in Ohio. His mother was also born in Ohio and his father was born in Pennsylvania, however, I don't know their names. He married Eliza Geib in about 1894. Please email me at amandacalder@hotmail.com if you have any information. Thanks!

Re: Oklahoma Haaks

2005-09-29 18:59:25Z

i am searching for a darrel? HAAK. MY HOME EMAIL IS dixongail5@aol.com thank you

Re: Linda Plemons Haak

2004-01-12 00:38:04Z

Hello, I am not sure if you have recieved a reply to this posting yet...but Linda Plemons Haak and Dr. Edward D. Haak Jr are my parents. They currently live in Asheboro, NC. Feel free to email me.

mcNew

2003-08-26 23:15:40Z

this is for a sandra haak, i found your name while looking for info. on mcnew, my grand -ma was evaline mcnew farris,,her dad arvel james mcnew.

Haak in Rotterdam

2002-12-09 11:05:03Z

Discovered that Haak living in Rotterdam in 18th century originated from Lewis and Mary Hake who belonged to English episcopal church. They were probably born in the mid twenties of the 18th century, but where?
Any information welcome!

Re: Haak

2002-05-25 05:39:00Z

Hi Heidi,
I don't know if we are related. I don't know much about the family. Except that my grandfather, hilder hawkenson, was born hilder haak in South Dakota. They moved to Minn. where my great grandparents are buried. My great-grandfathers name was eves or ives not sure, and my great-grandmothers name was christine. That is all I know. If any of these sound familiar send me an e-mail.
Thanks for responding.
Darla Madeira

Re: Elisa Hawkenson

2002-05-23 03:36:39Z

I have to tell u that I do believe that postcard belonged to my grandmother living in eleva, I showed the message to my mom and she knew the other lady. My grandmother is Hilda Hawkenson who was married to Harry Hawkenson. My mother is Irvine Lois Hawkenson Migda Whaley and she currently has 2 sisters that reside in the area. One daughter Eileen and is now in Whitehall her 3 daughters all live in Eleva and the other sister Kay is in Eleva with her husband and a daughter Mary who still lives with them. they have 3 other children. My mother currently lives in Cheboygan, Mich. and has 8 children. We have recently been trying to make it back to the eleva area yearly to visit. Please let me know is u recieve this response and I would also like to see the postcard or maybe have a copy of it. Thanks for taking the time to read this...........................Heidi

Re: reply

2002-05-23 03:21:39Z

HI Kevin, Not sure if u will get this or not but I happened to look up Hawkenson and there u were. My mom is Irvine and I had the pleasure of meeting your mom (my aunt ) about 2 years ago. I got to meet Renee and Mary as well, I'm hoping to take mom back again this summer for a visit. Let me know if u get this reply. R u living in the same area? By the way, my name is Heidi, I hope to hear from u soon........Heidi

Re: Haak

2002-05-23 03:14:34Z

HI Darla, I wanted to tell u that my grandparents were Harry and Hilda Hawkenson. My mother is Irvine Lois Hawkenson Migda Whaley. She is one of five children. She is from the Eleva, Wisconsin area and is currently living in Cheboygan Michigan and that is located jsut south of the mackinac Bridge. I told her about what u looking for infromation regarding Hilda and she said she has alot of stories to tell u. I saw that Kevin Haigh contacted u and that is one of my first cousins even though I dont recall ever meeting him but have been is somewhat touch with his mother my aunt Kay. R u a relative that I have never met? I'm sure I have many of them. I hope to hear back from u. I should tell u that my name is Heidi and that we will be making a trip back sometime this summer. I'm trying to make this a yearly thing for mom since she isnt getting any younger and both of her sisters live in the area. Thanks for putting up the posting. Also mom said she knew the other lady that was on the postcard. ...............Heidi

Re: Elisa Hawkenson

2002-02-07 21:43:26Z

Thanks so much for the message! Yes it could be my grandmother. She had relatives who lived in the Cashton area. I would love to see the postcard. Does it have a date on it? Any writing??? Do you know who it's from? Can you tell I'm excited?

HAAK_Keith_Duane_1970.JPG

2002-07-11 07:26:22Z

I photographed this tombstone in the Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery in Irving, Dallas County, Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your records.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~t42cemeteries or http://teafor2.com

Marie Haak m. Frank C. Hackbarth, Illinois

KFreese9399 — 2001-06-25 02:07:36Z

I am researching these individuals.

Frank was born in 1884, died 1968.
Marie was born in 1885, died 1961.

I have information on Frank's side. Am curious about Marie and her children, on down.

Emilie Haak of Cook County, IL

phxsandym — 2001-07-09 14:18:16Z

This lady was born about 1855 and married August Tessmann on October 6 1883 at an Evangelical Lutheran Church. My great-great Grandmother was Emmelia Haak of Robe, Germany who settled in Sangamon County. Since the "HAAK" name isn't that common, we're wondering if the two are some relation. My great-great grandmother was born 1833 and also married a Tessman, William Tessman.

Haak Family

OCoyne2918 — 2002-08-01 22:23:27Z

Looking for information on Michael Haak who married Martha Fleckenstein bef. 1849. Both are from Bavaria. They had 6 children named; August, Mary, Charles, Theresa, Elizabeth, Anna, Frank M.
I can be contacted at iamogc@aol.com

Mrs. Frederick Hakk Light

CharlesDHunt — 2004-01-21 13:12:59Z

Mrs Light was the great granddaughter of Eli Milton Hunt. I have been trying to find out information regarding my great-great grandfather Eli Milton Hunt's father. I have information from a bio executed by Clement Montgomery Hunt (my great grandfather) that relates his name as John Hunt and that Eli Milton Hunt was born on John Hunt's property in Coweta County Georgia.Any information will be greatly appreciated and I would be happy to exchange family information.

Re: Elisa Hawkenson

CathyEagleton — 2003-08-16 20:38:19Z

Hi, recently in an antique store I found a postcard addressed to a Hilda Hawkenson from Eleva, Wis. Could this possibly be your ancestor?

Re: Elisa Hawkenson

CathyEagleton — 2003-08-16 20:38:19Z

Hi Elisa, The card in question I found was a Christmas postcard about an early 1900-1920 vintage. The postmake although not legiable on the date it does say Wis. It was wriiten to Hilda Hawkenson, Eleva, RT.4, Wis. It was from a Julia Voldsness also of Eleva Wis Rt. 4 Box 63. The card says:
Dear friend, I will send you a few lines and ask you if you and one of your sisters wants to wate(I am sure she meant waite) on the table at the Y. P. S. next time. Send me a card so I can know if your'll do it or not send it as soon as you can. With Love from Julia Voldsness.
This was probally sent instead of a phone call since not everyone had one back then. If this sounds like your family let me know.

LOUIS HAAK

TMCARPENTER — 2001-07-06 05:18:26Z

LOUIS HAAK, BORN IN GERMANY, PARENTS JOHN AND
CATHRINA. MARRIED ROSETTE PIERSTORFF, BORN IN MIDDLETON,
PARENTS CHRISTOPHER PIERSTORFF AND ANNA DAHLING. MARRIED
ON 2-13-1895

Haak

bmassatt — 2002-05-18 00:33:05Z

I am looking for info on my grandmother's family. Many of the family names sound similar. I hope that you might have come across a clue for me.
Augusta Haak b 1892 in IL?
Brother Edward Carl Haak
Sisters Freida and Mathilda
Twins ran in this family.
Father William? Haak was blinded in accident and had to give Augusta for adoption.
Anything sound familiar?
Brian Massatt

Wilhelm Haak

bmassatt — 2002-05-18 00:33:05Z

Do you have any information on the children of Wilhelm F. Haak born 8-6-1860, died 5-10-1918?

John Haak/Christina Hansen

NancySassy2_1 — 2003-11-27 00:50:23Z

I am looking for information on John Haak born 1820 and Christina (Hansen) Haak born 1825. They had a daughter Ida (Haak) Schroeder who was born in Appleton, Wisc. Can anyone help?

Nancy

Henry Haak and wife Amanda Lehman

OTD33 — 2005-10-25 23:36:50Z

Henry was born 1833 in Myerstown Pa. and Amanda Lehman wa born 1844 in Lebanon Pa they both died in Kankakee IL. tryin to find their parents name. thank you

Re: The changing of the name.

zonfiar — 2004-06-07 22:47:43Z

Well, I have traced my ancestry back for Hawkinson back to Sweden....

Re: Haak from Holland

2002-10-22 22:44:43Z

Yes, there were Haak's who came from Holland. Take a look at www.afmp.nl/~heusden99/ to find most of their names.
I myself once hope to find track of the descendents of Isaak Haak, who must have married Maria Vasseur shortly after her arrival in 1883. Maria is a direct family member of me. As she was the first of her generation to immigrate to America she is a bit special to me. I am convinced that they lived in Newark, Wayne Co., NY in 1902 and have found that Isaac Haak still lived there in 1905. I am also convinced that it is them who are mentioned in the 1914 farm directory as living in Marion, Wayne, NY with a child younger than 21 years and a son Peter who must have been born before 1897. There may be more children though. I think I have got on a dead end here.

Now to your question:
During my search I am about certain that I have bumped into a Jacob Haak too who because of that must have lived in or around Wayne County, NY. Many Dutch, especially from Zeeland around 1900, seem to have gone to these surroundings.

Kindest regards, Agatha

HAAKINSON

JHaakinson — 2005-07-18 23:19:47Z

My ggrandfather changed his name to Haakinson and we may have some tie in if your family is from Norway. There were 4 brothers who came over from Norway and we may be connected. You can contact me and we can compare notes.

Hawkenson

JHaakinson — 2005-07-18 23:19:47Z

I checked my tree and did not find an Eves Haak. My gggrandfather was Mathias Haakinson, came over in 1869 from Christina, Norway with brothers Edwin, Andrew, and "O". His father was Haakon Amundson and he was still using the old norwegien style of taking the first name of the father. Doesn't look like we are related yet.

Kathy: Ref Haakinson

JHaakinson — 2005-07-18 23:19:47Z

Kathy, it looks like there is a high probability that we are related. I have not been able to tell where my family came from, but know my ggrandfather Walter was born in Winnebago County Wisconsin. The names all match with my gggfather's brothers edwin and andrew. I have much more information on this if you would like to compare notes.

Kathy: Haakinson

JHaakinson — 2005-07-18 23:19:47Z

Sorry I forgot my email if you would like to compare notes. Jhaaki8509@aol.com

haak,hawkinson,hawkenson

WilderRed — 2002-05-28 11:44:07Z

Darla, been anxiously awaiting a response from you because I know with certainty we are related and it would be so cool to compare notes. I e-mailed you and am hoping to hear from you soon. I have alot of information about Hildor although I only met him once in1970 or 71. I am interested to know how you found out my grandparents first names and about their time n Minnesota . My dad never spoke of Minnesota that I remember and I would like to know where they are buried. My dad did talk of Wisconsin. Please e-mail me at WilderRed@aol.com. Can't wait!

Re: Haak

WilderRed — 2002-05-27 13:11:03Z

Darla, I know we are related. My father Clarence had a brother named Hildor who passed away in 1992. Hildor lived in Plumas Co. Califorinia, town of Quincy. Hildor was born May 24, 1911 in S. Dakota and my father was born in La Crosse, Wis. Jan. 2 1901. I wasn't aware they spent any time in Minnesota nor have I ever known my grandparents first names. Their parents were from Norway where I don't know exactly, with the last name Haak. My grandmothers maiden name was Fienstead. My father always spelled our last name Hawkinson but Hildor always spelled his with an e. They also had another brother Norman? and a sister Viola, both have passed. This is very exciting for me as I have also been trying to do some research. Please e-mail me back because it seems we are cousins!

Haak from Germany

sigchick — 2001-07-03 00:04:35Z

Okay, here's the deal. On my mothers side, my grandmother's maiden name was Lotte Haak 1921-1969. She had two sisters, Frieda and Betty, and three brothers though I only have two names, Erich and Max. Parents were Christian Haak and Martha. All originating from the Hamburg region, Germany, or there abouts. Any info?

Haak, Haag, Hauck etc German immigrant to PA 1733

dickholben1 — 2004-03-13 23:19:58Z

I am descended from the Johan George Hauk (later Haak, Haag, Hauch, Haugh etc) German immigrant to Pennsylvania in 1733. My line of descent is through his son Johan George Jr in Berks Co PA; His son George Michael; his son Jacob who wandered through Dauphin and Centre Counties and finally ended up in Jefferson County as HAUGH. Then down from Jacob through Benjamin, William and to my grandmother May Elizabeth Haugh born in 1886, Jefferson Co PA.

I have lots of Haugh info. I'll do free lookups in my recently published book "The Haugh FAmily...through the Pennsylvania Counties of Berks, Dauphin, Centre and Jefferson".

E-mail me your query to learn if you tie into this line or for info as to where you can obtain your own copy if you want. dickholben@earthlink.net

Obit. Harold Haak

KayRomubio — 2004-05-25 02:22:08Z

Former CSU Fresno president; 68 ASSOCIATED PRESS Harold Haak, former president of California State University, Fresno for more than a decade, died Dec. 26 after lapsing into a coma a day earlier. He was 68. Fresno State President John Welty said Haak Mr. Haak died at SaintSt. Agnes Medical Center in Fresno. The cause of his death was not immediately released. Jared Kaiser, the longtime educator ' s son-in-law, told The Fresno Bee Haak that Mr. Haak had been admitted for an allergic reaction. Haak Mr. Haak served as Fresno State ' s president from 1980 to 1991. He " provided strong leadership for the development of our academic program, " Welty said. " It was also during his tenure that the athletic program took a giant leap forward. " Haak Mr. Haak agreed in March 2000 to serve as interim president of Fresno Pacific University until Merrill Ewert took over last year. Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 1/3/2004. (volunteer submission)