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Joseph Helfrich 1867 Germany to PA 1888-9, wife Lena Seethaler

BKostelnik333 — 2009-08-24 18:16:48Z

My free trail expires today, so if anyone has info on this Helfrich's siblings or parents/ancestors, please email me at bak@one.net. I have on lot on his descendants.

Thanks much,
Barb

Re: Mabel Elizabeth Robertson Helfrich

BKostelnik333 — 2009-08-24 17:08:54Z

I'm sorry... please remind me where this Helrich family you are referencing is located. Baltimore? Philly? Pittsburgh area? And perhaps a birth date for one of hte Georges? Then I'll know which ones to ignore when I do research.
Thanks much,
Barb

Re: Mabel Elizabeth Robertson Helfrich

BKostelnik333 — 2009-08-24 15:47:06Z

Thanks a lot, Elizabeth. Magdalene surely was a popular name, eh? My Joseph Helfrich married a Magdalene Seethaler and they had Magdalene Helfrich as a daughter -- my grandmother. :-)
thanks again,
Barb

Re: John Helfrich of Darmstadt,Germany

BKostelnik333 — 2009-08-23 23:27:11Z

I, too, am looking for relatives of Helfrichs that went to PA, but the PITTSBURGH area. I only have a Joseph, born 1867 in Germany, arrived in the US in 1888 or 89, married Magdalene Ann (Lena) Seethaler in 1892, had Andrew, Magdalene, Katherine, Marcella and Margaret. And I have lots on those children of his and their descendants.

Re: Mabel Elizabeth Robertson Helfrich

elisabeth11201 — 2009-08-23 23:25:37Z

Hi Barb - he isn't. George is the son of William and Magdalena Helfrich.

Re: Mabel Elizabeth Robertson Helfrich

BKostelnik333 — 2009-08-23 23:18:29Z

I wonder if that George Helfrich is the son of Anton and brother of Joseph that is in a message on this board from 2000? -- Barb

Re: Helfrich Family from PA Germany

BKostelnik333 — 2009-08-23 23:14:44Z

My great grandfather was Joseph Helfrich from Germany and settled in the Pittsburgh PA area. Hope this is the same family. -- Barb

Re: Mabel Elizabeth Robertson Helfrich

elisabeth11201 — 2009-08-23 13:18:11Z

Mabel is my paternal grandmother (she died before I was born). She was born Mabel Young and married three times: first to Mortimore Potter Robertson; then to George Helfrich (my grandfather - also died before I was born); and then Dewey Ralph Dedrick.
She had 2 children, Douglas with Mortimore Robertson; and George (my father), with George Helfrich.

I'm not sure who the Susan is - maybe a step-daughter.

Anyway, please contact me if you get this, would like to share information.

Re: Helfrich Family from PA Germany

BKostelnik333 — 2009-08-22 01:58:49Z

I have a gr. grf. Joseph Helfrich born in 1867 in Germany who lived near Pittsburgh, PA and raised his family there. I doubt it's the same Joseph, but who knows?

Joseph Helfrich 1867 Germany to PA 1888-9, wife Lena Seethaler

BKostelnik333 — 2009-08-22 01:50:32Z

My great-grandfather Joseph Helfrich was born in Germany in 1867, came to the US in 1888-9 and settled in PA near Pittsburgh. He married Magdalene (Lena) Seethaler in 1892 and had 4 children whom I knew: Katherine "Kate" 1893, Magdalene Ann 1895 – 1991, Marcella 1897, and Andrew 1910. Joseph was a collier (horse harnessmaker.)

I'm looking for his siblings and parents, and which part of Germany he was from. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks! Barbara

Re: Bronx Boys-Charles,Peter,Francis,William,Sebastian,John

sherrywhite18 — 2009-07-27 14:29:11Z

Sorry not Deb, but I am looking for Helfrick's or Helfrich.

Re: Bronx Boys-Charles,Peter,Francis,William,Sebastian,John

wrickett6224 — 2009-07-26 20:44:01Z

hi deb
not related however my father was a close pal of francy
helfrich.he died in bohemia,l.i..he owned the moving vans.his wife was frieda and they had two daughters,barbara
and mary jane.i even worked on the moving vans as a teenager
in the 50's.think they lived on ferris pl.,bronx.anyway it was off westchester ave.near the square if ur familiar with the bronx.he did visit my first house in n.j.in the 60's.
i cannot remember much more except to say he and my dad were
very close friends.best of luck in the search..walt

Re: helfrick

sherrywhite18 — 2009-07-03 12:28:24Z

Most of my relatives are around the area of Sedley sask(1916), Humbolt sask(1942), MooseJaw sask(1905). I am looking at a paper at this moment that has the Helfrick's name on it her name is Johannatha Philipina Helfrick-born Abt 1669, Place-Hessen Oberhessen, Dudelsheim, Germany. She was married to George Knauss on Nov,4,1695 and had 5 children.

Re: helfrick

JimChurch81 — 2009-07-02 13:22:01Z

Can you post more about your Sask relatives. I am also descended from the Helferich family but not yours I don't think. My families are from Holland and Germany but I know of one family in Southern Sask. If you are searching there are a lot more spellings to the name.

helfrick

sherrywhite18 — 2009-07-02 04:15:43Z

My linage is Helfrick, at one time it was helfrich, when it changed I have no idea... I have it dated back as far as Odessa, Russia 1869, then goes mostly to Sask, Canada, or to Calgary, Alta. Any info would be great. Thanks, Sherry.

Dora Helfrich Lukavsky

JIWelsch — 2009-05-16 07:36:22Z

RIVERSIDE, Iowa - Dora Helfrich Lukavsky, 83, of Riverside, died Thursday, July 20, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after an extended illness.

Services will be at the Sorden-Lewis Funeral Home in Riverside. The Revs. Robert Hoover and Larry Brown will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Public Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. A luncheon will be served following services at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Riverside.

Mrs. Lukavsky was born Jan. 9, 1917, in Wellman, the daughter of Fred and Martha Bender Helfrich. She married Arnold Glenn Lukavsky on May 9, 1937, at the Methodist church in Kalona.

She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Riverside.

She worked for Owen Brush in Iowa City and was a licensed practical nurse at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

She owned A & D Restaurant and Standard Station at the Y on old 218.

She is survived by a brother, Francis Helfrich of Wilton; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arnold on April 3, 1991; four brothers, Charles, Albert, Donald and Dale Helfrich; and two sisters, Fern Dahnke and Marie Lukavsky.

Re: John Helfrich of Darmstadt,Germany

BDCresson — 2009-04-29 17:41:47Z

Bill, Do you have any more info on the one of your Helfrich relatives that went to Pennsylvania? (And/or the Helfrichs of Darmstadt?)

My g, g, grandmother was Pauline B. HELFRICH, born about 1832 in HESSEN, DARMSTADT, emigrated to US in 1850s. She died early 1900s. I'm not certain where she landed, but she married, and lived with in PHILADELPHIA (MANAYUNK), PA, fellow emigre, Theodore BARTH (from Baden) around 1859. Roman Catholic. Pauline had relatives in BALTIMORE, who came to PA to visit. Her children married into LARBIG, MILLER, and KUHN families (all in Philadelphia). Do these people or place names ring any bells? I'm interested in your "colossal list of Maryland Helfrichs." Did "Pat Colvin" respond to your inquiry?
Carolynn

Pauline B. Helfrich Barth of Hessen Darmstadt, Germany

WGFGER — 2009-04-29 10:43:15Z

She was born 1832, roman catholic, died Philadelphia, PA 1919 and had Helfrich relatives in Baltimore, Maryland!

BDCresson has a photo of them.

Re: Henry C. Helfrich/Peter Helfrich

2006-10-09 22:52:52Z

Henry C. Helfrich is listed as being born in Ohio in 1859, with Peter possibly in Germany. Henry is buried in Gracelawn Cemetery in Elkhart, Indiana and was married to Florence Yates and two sons.
Again, any help to jump start this would be appreciated.
S. Fann

Re: Henry C. Helfrich/Peter Helfrich

2006-10-09 20:14:53Z

Can you tell me a bit more about the people - especially a location, when and where Henry was born, etc. - anything you have. I'd be happy to check my records for you, but that will help other researchers as well.

Re: Henry C. Helfrich/Peter Helfrich

2006-10-09 18:08:18Z

Please state what village or area of Germany that they are from. There is always the chance that they are related to my Helfrich family.

Re: Found Wedding Announcement from 6/9/67 Bicester, England

Bicester — 2009-01-24 22:56:53Z

Hi Sarah,

I will be happy to send you this listing. I am sorry to say, since it has been a while, I will need to dig it out of one of my safes. Please give me a week or so.

Regards,
Wendy

Re: Found Wedding Announcement from 6/9/67 Bicester, England

Bicester — 2009-01-24 22:56:52Z

Hi Sarah,

I will be happy to send you this listing. I am sorry to say, since it has been a while, I will need to dig it out of one of my safes. Please give me a week or so.

Regards,
Wendy

Re: HELFRICH, Philip Anton-b.Weibstadt c.1801

learnsalot — 2007-12-29 23:30:35Z

Instead of sending emails privately why not both of you subscribe to eh Helfrich mailing list? There may be others that are searching for their Helfrich roots.

Re: HELFRICH, Philip Anton-b.Weibstadt c.1801

learnsalot — 2007-12-29 23:29:48Z

Instead of sending emails privately why not both of you subscribe to eh Helfrich mailing list? There may be others that are searching for their Helfrich roots.

Re: 235th Anniversary of Rev. Johann Henrich Helffrich's arrival in America - Jan. 14, 1772

steeples6 — 2007-01-13 02:26:19Z

I don't think my Helffrich's are any relation to yours, but it might be interesting to see the diary. Maybe you could post it on the board if it is not too large.

Re: HELFRICH, Philip Anton-b.Weibstadt c.1801

SailFun1 — 2007-12-29 21:42:02Z

Perhaps, Artie76, we should exchange email addresses. I suspect we have some common lineage-but there are areas of confusion we need to sort out. Thanks

Re: HELFRICH, Philip Anton-b.Weibstadt c.1801

artie76 — 2007-12-29 17:44:49Z

I have Philip, age 70, and Julia, age 67, Helfrich living with Geo and Pauline Reichwein in 1870, and then only Julia with them in 1880, along with Caroline Ritter, who is listed as a niece.

Helfrich's from Fluda Germany

@@markackermann@yahoo.com — 2006-12-16 02:48:10Z

Looking for anyone that might have any information in regards to the family of my Great Grandmother, Regina Helfrich.

She was born 14 Feb 1857 in I believe Fluda, daughter of joseph Helfrich and ?

A letter that I have from the 1930's tells of her father house being the "old mill house" there.

She arrived in the US 28 August 1874 on the ship Braunschweig at Baltimore, MD, from Bremen and Southampton.

She was married on 26 January 1875 in Wheeling, WV.

Re: Balthazar Helfrich

GeorgeHelfrich51 — 2008-09-14 17:44:32Z

Balthazar Helfrich was the brother of my GG Grandfather. I do have info on him if you are still interested to include copies of birth, baptismal certificates and obituary from the Wilkes-Barre Record which read like a life history. Feel free to contact me at your convience.

Re: 235th Anniversary of Rev. Johann Henrich Helffrich's arrival in America - Jan. 14, 1772

publicgenealogy — 2007-01-13 14:31:49Z

Happy anniversary! I too would be interested in reading it. Though I have not yet gotten deeply into my Helfrich line, reading about that ocean-crossing journey would be of great interest- most of my other lines came over only 20-30 earlier, so this diary will indirectly shed light on a few families while telling his story. Thank you so much for your kind offer. I look forward to reading it.

George J. Helfrich Jr., 84, PITTSBURG PA,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-02-11 04:57:44Z

PITTSBURG PA, news,

George J. Helfrich Jr.

George J. Helfrich Jr., 84, of Brookline, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. He was the brother of Dorothy Helfrich, Virginia Blandino and Margaret Zangrilli; uncle of Bruce (Joanne), Carl (Donna), David (Barbara) and Alan (Mary) Blandino and Patrick (Karen) and Duane (Cindy) Zangrilli; also survived by 13 great-nieces and -nephews and one great-great-nephew. Friends welcome from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at BEINHAUERS, 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Church. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com.

BEINHAUERS, "
St. Pius X Church. "

Helfrich's in St Louis MO and Pennsylvania

abx5yzz — 2008-05-16 17:27:18Z

My father, joseph and his bros michael and frank all immigrated to the US in 1922-1923 from Romania. Joseph and Michael settled in St Louis and Frank moved on to PA. I have no information on Frank as he moved before I was born. Frank was born 24 Mar 1903, Joseph 8 April 1905 and Michael 9 Oct 1896. My Grandfather in Romania was Philipe and his wife's maiden name was Dormuth. Her brother Jacob Dormuth immigrated to US, St Louis MO but I don't know much more than that. Anyone with information to relatives of Frank Helfrich or Jacob Dormuth, pls contact me at: alegna1945 @ hotmail.com
thanks. Anxious to meet any of my long lost relatives.
Angela (Helfrich)Daugherty

Re: 235th Anniversary of Rev. Johann Henrich Helffrich's arrival in America - Jan. 14, 1772

Jadeda7173 — 2007-01-13 15:57:43Z

What a very kind offer! I am still searching for my Helfrich ancester who first came to America. This time line could fit quite nicely. I would appreciate a copy of his diary please.Thank you so much.
J Parker

Meaning & Origins of the Helfrich name

DaveHelfrich — 2007-08-08 11:52:23Z

I'm attaching three pages from a document written by Buford Helfrich. You may find these of interest. Also, the following was written by Rev. William A. Helffrich, his son Rev. William U. Helffrich and grandson Rev. Reginald Helfferich.

"GENEALOGY OF THE HELFFRICH FAMILY IN EUROPE

Authentic account of the origin of the Helffrich stock from Biblia Wien, VII, 193.

The stock Helffrich, or as one also finds it written, Helfferich, is recorded in the Vienna family table of the German nobility and is classified under the Franconian knightly and noble stock. According to these records the family had its beginning and origin in the neighborhood of the present Würzburg, (“History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania”, p. 456 adds “…near the present Würzburg, where its castle Herneck stood.” – D.H. 2/2004) where the ancestor of this family lived already in the year 450 (p. Chr. n.), as the head or Duke of Franconian Branch of the Vangionian people.

He was named Baldwin von Helffrich, which means the helpful one, because he stood ready in every need with advice and action.

His wife, was Oliba von Struden, the daughter of a “ebischen” Duke; and he carried in his shield three squares, red, white, and blue, the sign of his office in war or peace. On his helmut was a man with clothing of the same color, with three ostrich plumes of like color on his jeweled Duke’s hat. From this has arisen the arms of the family. Baldwin had only one son, named Edelwald von Helffrich. No descendants are found until the year 935, when there was a Kuns von Helffrich, the only one of his family, who was appointed by King Henry the First, City and Castle Keeper. He was a brave warrior who fought in many famous battles and later was chief captain of the Franconian knighthood. His wife was Judith von Hohenlohe, and he died in 983.

His three sons were Gerald, Winfried and Columban von Helffrich. But the last two entered spiritual orders and died in the Cloister at Fulda.

Gerald removed his belongings from near Würzburg to Sterneck, and married Wunegildies von Charlaris, a French Countess, who had considerable estates in Upper Burgundy. He died in 1040 and left two sons, Theobald and Justus von Helffrich.

Theobald remained on the Franconian property near Würzburg, but his descendants sold it in the Crusades and settled themselves as citizens of Armuth. This line flourishes yet on the Main and the Rhine and in many localities. Justus took the Upper Burgundy property of his mother’s side and he and his descendants lived there peaceably.

About the year 1477, we hear again something about him, when three Upper Burgundy knights named Helffrich and Duke Charles the Bold, went to Switzerland to subdue the Swiss. Two of them found death in the murderous battlefields against the Swiss. One named Hanwald von Helffrich was wounded and taken prisoner by the residents of Luzerne. He had to sell his estate to secure his release and settled at Endliburger-Walds, where he married Josephine von Raffi, and became a man of the country. He died in the year 1512.

The two who were killed left sons, and from this branch flourish now in Burgundy and Lorraine as a noble family.

Hanwald left three sons, of whose descendants in 1767, Hans and Jacob Helffrich still lived. Hans remained in Switzerland, where his descendants flourish. Jacob removed to Wurtemberg and there propagated his branch.

Of the descendants of Theobald Helffrich, they propagated along the Neckar, which flows through the old Pfalz and into the Rhine near Manheim.

They had already under Frederick the Third, joined the Reformed Church.

In the year 1730, there lived in Mosbach on the Neckar, John Peter Helffrich, father of the Rev. Johannes Heinrich Helffrich. John Peter, was Burgomaster in Mosbach, and a member of the Reformed Church there. He was a master harness maker and in good circumstances. He married Anna Margaret, a born Dietz. He had only one son, and died soon after its birth, in the beginning of his fortieth year. His widow later married Inspector P. Helffenstein of Sinsheim.

Re: Found Wedding Announcement from 6/9/67 Bicester, England

sarah_duce — 2009-01-25 12:33:19Z

Thank you!

Re: Found Wedding Announcement from 6/9/67 Bicester, England

sarah_duce — 2009-01-23 19:32:08Z

Hi hope you are still using ancestry as this is an old post! I would love to see a copy of this announcement if you still have it. My cousin Anna married Nick Helfrich from Oxfordshire, and I think this is a direct relation of his.Many thanks, Sarah

Re: Helfrich, St. Louis, St.Clair, Monroe Co., IL

barbarahelfrich — 2009-03-14 14:33:45Z

Eugene Helfrich, or Gene is listed in the COlumbia Ill phone book. He is 59 and married to Sharon. He can give you the information on the Straubs., Or give me a email shout.
Barb Helfrich, cousin

Re: Meaning & Origins of the Helfrich name

PCortessis — 2007-08-10 12:57:40Z

I greatly appreciate the information. Would like to know if my ancestor Mary Anne Helfrich who married Johannes Christian Tack in about 1796 in the Philadelphia Zion church is descended from the Lucerne Co. PA family.

John Helfrich born 1920's Erie, PA/ Rochester, NY

daisyqbud — 2008-08-29 18:47:30Z

Hello there,

My name is Miah Helfrich. I am looking information about my father's family. My father's name was Michael John Helfrich (1948-1980). His father, my grandfather, was John Helfrich born somewhere between 1915 and 1925. He lived in Rochester, NY with my grandmother Roxanna White Helfrich and had 3 children, Michael, Marsha and Linda.

I believe he was originally from Pennyslvania, perhaps near Erie. I know he was in world war 2 and wad divorced from my grandmother in the early 1960's or so. I believe he remarried after that and may have had more children.

Any information you might have would be most appreciated.

Re: 235th Anniversary of Rev. Johann Henrich Helffrich's arrival in America - Jan. 14, 1772

fannclan5 — 2007-01-15 13:26:59Z

I would greatly appreciate a copy of the diary, as well. My husband's mother was a Helfrich. How wonderful that you have such a personal and historical document.
Thank you!
S. Fann

Jerry Baker

glbaker50613 — 2007-04-24 22:43:50Z

I'd like to know what the name "Helfrich" means. I'm interested in the Helfrichs who lived in the Rhineland Pfalz, around Waldfischbach, Rodalben, etc., and in the Moselle Department of Lorraine.

Re: 235th Anniversary of Rev. Johann Henrich Helffrich's arrival in America - Jan. 14, 1772

helfrich4 — 2007-01-13 03:21:06Z

The diary is too long to post on the board, but I am emailing it to you.

235th Anniversary of Rev. Johann Henrich Helffrich's arrival in America - Jan. 14, 1772

helfrich4 — 2007-01-13 01:34:47Z

On January 14, 1772 Rev. Johann Heinrich Helffrich arrived in America on the ship "Rising Sun." This sunday marks the 235th anniversary of his arrival. I, for one, am eternally grateful that he made the journey. If anyone is interested in reading a translation of the diary he kept on his journey I would be happy to send it to you, especially if you are also a descendant of his. It is truly amazing to read about the hardships endured by our immigrant ancestors, and we should all be thankful for their bravery and sacrifice in leaving their homes to come here.

John Helfrich & Magdalena Blank family - Lehigh County, PA

helfrich4 — 2007-11-14 15:13:53Z

I recently came across proof that Eve Helfrich was a daughter of John Helfrich and Magdalena Blank. There is an original copy at the Lehigh County Historical Society of an Orphan's Court document, dated 4 Sept. 1829 - "Petition of Henry Hisky, one of the sons in law of John Helfrich." This Petition refernces the property of John Helfrich, who died intestate on May 6, 1829 in South Whitehall, PA. Seven children are referenced as well as 7 grandchildren. The children listed are...

George - Stated in the document as being his only son
Catharine - deceased - wife of Daniel Guth
Elizabeth - wife of John Guth
Eve - wife of Henry Hisky
Magdalena - wife of Jacob Guth
Regina (unmarried at the time the document was written)
Lydia - wife of Peter Roth

The grandchildren listed were children of John Helfrich's daughter Catharine and her husband Daniel Guth. They are as follows...

Michael
Anna
Elizabeth
Daniel
Magdalena
Lydia
Catharine

I do not have a copy of the entire document. It was quite large. But it references the division of property after John Helfrich's death.

Nicholas Helfrich

rexroad33 — 2008-06-19 21:13:37Z

Looking for any info on Nicholas Helfrich from Orb,Bavaria,Germany arrived in Baltimore ,Md. in 1840, married Rosina Margaretha Zeder in Baltimore. They settled in York, ,Pennsylvania. They had 6 children,Edward , Katherine , Adalaide , Jacob , Mary , and Barbara. I have a lot of the history here but nothing before they arrived.Thanks

PHOTO: Earl Helfrich and Harry Klingler of Snyder Cty, PA

kathy3643 — 2008-05-01 17:16:43Z

I recently bought a photo postcard identified on the back as Harry Klingler and Earl Helfrich. I purchased this photo from a PA vintage photo dealer.

I believe this is Henry Homer Klingler, the son of James W., a miller, and Ida E. Harry was born 25 Feb 1884 according to his WWI Draft Application.

Earl Helfrich was born Earl Spencer Helfrich to Pharon and Ellinor Helfrich on 9 Oct 1881 in Snyder Cty, PA. His WWII Card says he is a farmer, age 60, living in Beaver Springs, PA. He died 19 July 1957.

Harry Klingler and Earl Helfrich are enumerated on the same census sheet in the 1910 Census for Spring, Snyder County, PA. I believe they may be first cousins.

I am not related, but I would like to connect this photo to a family member or family researcher. Please contact me if you have an interest in this photo.

Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com

Kathy Wieland in St. Louis, MO

Re: helfrich family pgh. pa

charlesloch1 — 2006-10-16 15:20:20Z

My grandmother's sister Magdelena Seethaler married Joseph Helfirch(b. 1868, d 1918). I know they had at least 6 children. I know very little about the Helfrich side of the relationship but I have a lot of data on the Seethaler side

Re: Helfrich

toastmaster17566 — 2008-09-17 04:41:53Z

my dad was paul brother was jimmy

Re: George Helfrich & Hetty Groff - M. in Lehigh County, PA poss. moved to Indiana

DebbieFrantz25 — 2007-02-25 00:40:06Z

I have some information on George Helfrich and family who did end up in Indiana (Tippecanoe County) - yes, there was a Hiram, most of my information is thru him - Hiram Helfrich married Sevilla Frantz,(my gg'aunt) 30 Aug 1885 in Tippecanoe County.

The family later moved west.

Please feel free to contact me - gwfrantz@hotmail.com

George Frantz
Lafayette, IN