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Re: Kannenberg ancestry

apd3929 — 2009-01-29 20:10:46Z

Juliana came over to the US around 1910 one place I found was that she was from Poland my dad thought she was from Germany her mothers last name was Tunt but not sure if that is right. She came over to help my great grandfather Julius with two kids because his wife Anna died. My dad said that Anna and Juliana where related some how

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

patstrom — 2009-01-29 18:21:12Z

Not that I know about
My great grands were born also in 1833 david
Kannenberg, In Hammermiehle Bromberg Germany
And Anne Caroline or Caroline Anne Rahr Kannenberg
at Schmukalle Bromberg Posen Ger. THis area is now in Poland. They had 7 children that I know of one was named
Anna Juliane Bertha born May 1869 at Hammermiehle
Can you tell me where your Kannenbergs were from etc.

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

apd3929 — 2009-01-29 17:53:05Z

do you have a Juliana Kannenberg in your family born in 1883

Re: Karl Friedrich Kannenberg, and August Friedrich Wilhellm Kannenberg

geraldbeschta — 2009-01-25 03:53:30Z

hi Beverly: still busy doing the family tree. we have a little more info on the kannenberg's. hit a dry run here for a while. plus a lot of stuff has our old email the new email is jerryguitarman@yahoo.com we did have a hard hit on brown and almost 99% of the beschta's are related. hope to hear from people again

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

DorothyTapping51 — 2008-06-12 19:10:24Z

Sorry about the double posts! My internet is acting up!

Dorothy Tapping

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

DorothyTapping51 — 2008-06-12 19:08:47Z

Sarah,

I just sent you an email of what I have so far. Most of what Pat said is correct. Hope what I wrote in the email will help some. :-S

Dorothy

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

DorothyTapping51 — 2008-06-12 19:08:17Z

Sarah,

I just sent you an email of what I have so far. Most of what Pat said is correct. Hope what I wrote in the email will help some. :-S

Dorothy

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

patstrom — 2008-06-11 14:20:59Z

Dear Sarah
I have an uncle named Louis August born 1922 no other Louis'
However how far back can you go.
My family came from Germany, Posen, Muhlthal or Hohenberg,Bromberg. This area is now called Bydgoszoz and is in Poland.
As far as I have gone back I have a Michael KAnnenberg 1833 from this area.
Does your family come from this area I would like to know as I have run across many Kannenbergs in Wisconsin and Minnasota have wondered if are related some where.
Be glad to exchange info to see if we are. Pat Strom Platacis.
Dorothy and Jim are cousins of mine and we have been in contact regrding info.
Please let me know. Hope we can be of help to one another.

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

sarahjkannenberg — 2008-06-10 23:08:40Z

I am just starting research on my ancestry, but am connecting with some of the names you gave in this forum. My last name is Kannenberg and currently live in Minnesota. I have records back to Louis William Kannenberg 1884-1948. Do either of you have this connection? My email is sarahjkannenberg@gmail.com

Searching for Martha Kannenberg

ladwerefamous — 2008-05-15 04:20:34Z

Martha Kannenberg was born around 1886. We know she as born in Kirchhayn Wisconsin. Kirchhayn was German settlement. Marthas parents were John Carl Kannenberg and Anna Krasser. John Carl Kannenbergs father was Carl F. Kannenberg, one of the first settlers in Kirchhayn from Germany. Marthas sister is Emma Susanne Josephine Kannenberg born 1888. Martha Kannenbers was last known to be living in New York City and married to a man whose last name is Parker we think his first name may be Harry. I woud be so greatful for any information on Martha Kannenberg. My e-mail address is: daviswerefamous@juno.com

SKannenberg

ladwerefamous — 2008-05-15 03:59:04Z

Hi Andrea, this is Lisa Davis again. Im happy to give you the information you have requested on my Grandma Emma Susanne Josefine Kannenberg. She is my grandmother on my mothers side. Emma was born to John Carl Kannenberg and Amma Krasser in Kirchhayn Wisconsin on Nov. 28 1888. Kirchhayn was a German settlement and Emmas Grandfather, Carl F. Kannenberg (I have one picture of him) was one of the first settlers. They owned alot of land and were farmers. I have more dates and information on Carl and others if you are interested. Emma had a sister, Martha Kannenberg who was born in Kirchhayn also. But I have no other information on her except a beautiful picture of Emma and Martha when they are around 17. My Grandmother Emma lost contact with her sister Martha before they were both married, Grandma always regretted that. Useing Marthas social security number she tracked Martha to New York City and found out she was married to a man with the last name of Parker (we think his first name is Harry). But Grandma Emma never saw her again (so sad). So ofcourse I am keenly interested in any info. you may have on Martha and her family. But, back to Emma. Emma went to school as far as 4th or 6th grade. (I have a picture of her in grade school). She was a maid to a jewish household before she met her husband whom she met at a dance. (Grandpa loved to dance and was a good dancer). Emma and Emil Fredrick Wilhelm Albl were married on June 15, 1912 in Jackson, Washington Wisconsin. Im told that Grandpa rented a buggy with fringe on top for the occashion, which thrilled my Grandmother. (I have wedding pictures). They had 4 children. In order of birth they are: Howard Emil Albl born March 27, 1915. Uncle Howard is still alive with his wife Vera. They are living in Wisconsin. They were unable to have any children. They are a sweet couple. Their second child was Orvilla Emma Albl, born March 26 1919 in Port Washington Wisconsin. Orvilla married Herbers John Wildermuth. Orvilla became a school teacher. They had 3 sons. Orvilla is still alive and living in Wisconsin. The third and four children were twins: Adelin Lillian Albl born Jan. 5, 1926 in Sheboygan Wisconsin. Adeline married Joseph Reichenberger. They had 5 children. I adored Aunt Adeline and Uncle Buddy (Joseph). They have both died. The last child was my mother and Adelines twin sister: Arline Katherine Albl born Jan. 5 1926. Arline married Donald Albert Rhyner and they had two daughter; Linda Sue and Lisa Ann (me). My mother is an angel, one of the kindest hearted persons I have ever been honored to know. We are very close. Now back to Emma Susanne Josephine Kannenberg (Grandma) She was quite shy and very hard workiing. She was very good at cooking and baking, everything from German dishes to doughnuts. She was also and excellent seamstress. She sewed alot of my mothers clothes growing up and some of her formal gowns when my mother was in college. Emma was a well dressed woman, very fashion aware. She loved pretty things and had good taste. She belonged to a few womens clubs, one in which they played cards. I personally have very few memorieds of Grandma Emma because she lived in Wisconsin and I was born and grew up in Calif. The last time I saw her was when I was around 8 years old. She always wore a dress as far as I know. She was a very good woman. I have alot of pictures of her that we recieved upon her death April 19, 1969. Emma was on heart medicine for years. She had a heart attack and ended up in the hospital. While in the hospital she had a second attack and died. Grandpa Albl (her husband) died 7 months later. The family always said he died of a broken heart, he was so lonely after she died. Grandpa Albl (Emil) was a real out doors man. He loved fishing and hunting. He owned severl of his own businesses and ended up in meat business. Grandpas grand children adored him. I have very clear loving memoried of this teddy bear/ Santa Clause man. I worshipped him and so did all the neighbor children! I have more information if you are interested and lots of wonderful picture. Once again, if you have any information on Marth Kannenber I would be so greatful, ive spent hours looking for her. Im glad to have helped you. Take care. And write in at daviswerefamous@juno.com Sincerely, Lisa

Re: Emma Susannah Josephine Kannenberg

ladwerefamous — 2008-05-14 03:07:40Z

My name is Lisa Davis. Emma Kannenberg is my direct great grandmother. I have info on the Kannenbergs and pictures. My email address is daviswerefamous@juno.com. I am very much interested in information you may have. If you email me with your phone number I can call you we have free long distance. Please email Lisa

Re: Emma Susannah Josephine Kannenberg

ladwerefamous — 2008-05-14 03:03:22Z

My name is Lisa Davis. Emma Kannenberg is my direct great grandmother. I have lots of info on her and pictures. Email me with your phone number and we will call you. Our email is daviswerefamous@juno.com. I have free long distance calling and would love to talk to you.

Re: Emma Susannah Josephine Kannenberg

BChristensen17 — 2008-03-08 02:04:58Z

The Kannenbergs came to Kirkayn in 1843. Karl Frederick Kannenberg came with his family of 6 boys and 1 girl. Karl is my 3 greatgrandfather, his second son August is my 2 greatgrandfather. At the Wisonsin History Center in Madison on the University campus, they have a book on the 100th aniversary of the David Star Lutheran Church founded by the Old Lutherans that settled there after leaving Kreis Cammin in Pommerania from the town of Kloetzin. It was a nobleman's estate and he was a cow herder on the estate. There is a history of the Old Lutherans also.

Re: Emma Susannah Josephine Kannenberg

BChristensen17 — 2008-03-08 02:04:58Z

Re: Karl Friedrich Kannenberg, and August Friedrich Wilhellm Kannenberg

BChristensen17 — 2008-03-08 01:52:20Z

Karl F. Kannenberg is my 3 great grandfather and August is my 2 great grandfather. August and Wilhelmina had a daughter named Mathilda (she was #4 or #5 child. She was my great grandmother. She married Carl Mueller and they had 16 children, 14 of whom grew to adulthood. My grandmother was in the middle and named Theresa Lena Albertine. They moved to Minnesota around 1901. The older children stayed in Wisconsin and the younger came to Minnesota. Theresa married David Tetzlaff in Minnesota. They had 3 children. My father was Harold Tetzlaff.

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

DorothyTapping51 — 2007-05-09 22:32:31Z

No, Pat. Here it is: dotldstn@frontiernet.net

Dorothy Tapping

2 Kannenberg lines??

DorothyTapping51 — 2007-05-09 22:30:17Z

I believe I have two Kannenberg lines in my genealogy. First I was a Kannenberg and have this line back to my gggrandparents. Posen, Germany.
My gg grandmother was Rosalie Kannenberg, her daughter, Wilhelmine Caroline m. August Edwin Kannenberg. Does anyone have any idea of how I can find more info on Rosalie?

Rosalie b. 1837 in Witowono,Bromber,Posen,Germany
Wilhelmine Caroline b.6 Jan 1866 Schmukalle,Bromberg,Posen,
Germany
m. 16 Feb 1890 Allentown,Leigh Co., Pennsylvania
August Edwin Kannenberg b.25 Oct 1864 Schmukalle,Bromberg, Posen,Germany
Don't know for sure on when Wilhelmine Caroline came to the USA. August Edwin came in 1890 and ended up in Allentown, Leigh Co., Pennsylvania.
Any help would be appericated.

Dorothy(Kannenberg)Tapping

KANNENBERG - et al - Ueckermunde

2004-12-21 22:42:53Z

I am looking for any connections to my great grandfather's ancestors (which I have already traced back to 1620). He was Karl Robert KANNENBERG, born 28 Oct 1846 - the 7th of nine children (2 died in infancy) to Dr Karl Wilhelm Ludwig KANNENBERG (surgeon and man-midwife) and Karoline Auguste Henriette SORGE - from Stettin (married 9 Oct 1835 in Ueckermunde). I have names and dates for all their children. Dr Karl's father was an apotheke in the town - Johann Karl-Alexander KANNENBERG - he owned the shop where the Adler Apotheke is now situated, - and he also was an innkeeper - it is still situated opposite the apotheke. I have all the male line - names, dates, marriages, etc. but really would like to connect to the female lines so I shall list their names in the hope that there may be someone who can link to them........SORGE (Stettin), SCHULER (Ueckermunde?), PULLBORN, FALCKENBERG, KRUGER and WEGENER. They are assumed to be from the local area if no town given and in some cases their father's names are known. They all married successive KANNENBERG males.
If you think you can connect to these names I can supply further detail (father's name / dates / marriages) if requested.
Thanks - in hope!
Leona

Re: magiltons

2004-10-29 03:57:26Z

Hello Leona,
I am researching the surname name DOUNAN.
You have mentioned in your message a Jackie Dounan.
Would or could you still have info. on how or where I could get touch with him?
Would very much apprecate info.for my research.
Thank you
regards,Sherri

Re: Edward Kannenberg

2004-07-30 13:29:04Z

I am sorry, but I do not have any other information on Edward or his family after 1910. Which township did Edward show up in in the 1920 census?

Re: Edward Kannenberg

2004-07-25 16:57:23Z

Hello,
I am doing some research on Edward J. and his family for his granddaughter. (it is a hobby for me! and she is a dear friend). I believe you found the family in IL 1910 census. I found them in 1920 in Humboldt County, Iowa. But Lizzie was not listed. Perhaps she married? If so, do you know a last name for her?

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

2006-04-17 23:36:15Z

Have you gotten any responses about Kannenbergs from Prosen? I have my ggrandparents August Edwin Kannenberg and Wilhelmine Caroline Bottcher both being born in Posen and my grandfather was born in Allentown, PA. Now I have my gggrandfather David Kannenberg being born in Hammermaule, Bromberg, Germany and gggrandmother born in Schmukalle, Bromberg, Posen, Germany. Now I haven't done too much with research in Germany so I'm not sure of what the four places in my gggrandmother's birthplace means. I did at one time contact a cousin, but the address wasn't right for her and it got sent back. This was just after the Berlin wall coming down.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have anything different.

Dr KANNENBERG in VIETZIG (Kreis Lauenburg)

2005-04-07 18:17:42Z

Hello,
My name is Jerzy M.
Long time ago I got cadastre documents which are from 1890 - 1944 about the villiage Wicko(Vietzig) near Lębork( Kreis Lauenburg ). They include many border protocols (Grenzverhandlung ) and cadastre drawings( handriss ). All those files were written there by special official and descibe borders of all parcels. All of them were also sighned by owners of the land, thats why I have signatures of all land owners and officials from Vietzig, and that are:
Dr Kannenberg.
I presume that You might be interested in those documents as they might be a family souvenir. If You are interested in that kind of documents, then write back.

Yours sincerely
Jerzy M.

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

2003-05-14 00:52:12Z

Thanks for the additional information. My grandfather, Frank Kannenberg, joined my grandmother on her homestead site in Wisconsin after emigrating from Germany in the very early 1900's. I have been informed by a family member that Kannenberg relatives of mine moved from Posen to Berlin in the 1800's.

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

2003-05-14 00:12:15Z

Thanks, Louetta, for your response. I, too, am looking for answers to these sorts of questions. My mother spent a good bit of time in the early years of the 20th century with her grandmother Kannenberg in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in a home which my ggranfather Kannenberg had built with his own hands about 1870 (It is still there). She related in her writings that the Kannenberg family together with many other Prussians had gone to Posenafter the Polish Partition (by Prussia, Austria, and Russia, I believe. Prussia "opened up" a good bit of land to settlers for farming, etc. Just what this means I don't know, as the area was still overwhelmingly populated by ethnic Poles. Perhaps it was formerly public land or land confiscated from the Polish Crown or aristocracy. But I do know that our Kannenbergs considered themselves to be Prussian. Further, they left Posen for America because they were staunch Lutherans who did not want to raise children in a predominantly Catholic area. Why they chose America rather than returning to Prussia I do not know, unless it was because the latter country had forced a union between Lutheran and Reformed churches. At any rate, they were definitely Prussian and not Austrian or Jewish. The Kannenberg name is not terribly uncommon in Northern Germany even today.

Kannenberg ancestry

2003-05-13 21:25:06Z

Any further information about Kannenbergs from Posen?

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

2003-05-13 19:41:42Z

Just saw your message. In regard to my Kannenberg ancestors being from Posen, any knowledge of ethnic origen; Prussian, Polish, possibly Jewish? (I am wondering because of the appearance of the name.)

Re: trip to place of origin

2003-02-05 01:32:30Z

Just ran across your note. As Ueckermuende sounds familiar, I believe my Kannenberg ancestral homes of Mrotschen, Koronowa, and Skuranzewcke are close by. I would greatly appreciate any info on your trip!

John Marschner

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

2003-02-05 01:20:26Z

The Kannenbergs in our family were from the Posen area of Germany, now Poland. Michael Kannenberg was born at Skuranzewcke on April 12, 1819. This is near Koronowa, Posen. His son, Friedrich August, was born Fanuary 15, 1823 at Mrotschen (Kr. Wirsitz), West Prussia. Friedrich came to America in mid nineteenth century, and in 1880 built a house which still stands in Ann Arbor, MI. His wife was Rosalia Hintz (or Hinz), born October 3, 1831, near Koronowa/Bromberg, Posen.

Catherine Kannenberg

2002-02-14 04:49:33Z

Thanks for filling in some of the blanks with luedtke/kannenberg. Today I just started researching the Luedtke family. Hopefully it gets easier as I progress because its tough when there's not much out there. I have 2 e-mail addresses this one is only good for the following dates 5/1 thru 12/1. we live in missouri in the winter

Kannenberg

2002-02-14 04:40:22Z

I am the son of Josephine Kannenberg/Frank Emil Luedtke and the nephew of Bart Kannenberg/Ruth Groenke. The other kannenbergs brother to Bart are William and Ervin

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

2001-10-14 01:57:48Z

My grandfather, Frank Kannenberg, came to the US from Posen or perhaps by way of Berlin in the first decade of the 1900's. I think he had a brother named Fain Kannenberg.

Kannenberg connections

RoxAnna F — 2003-06-03 13:00:40Z

Looking for more information on August Kannenberg born 1840-1850's Posen Germany Died 1932, Married a Caroline Tonn around 1876. Came to US around 1881. Looking for parents and siblings. One daughter I know of named Emma Caroline Kannenberg.

Karl Friedrich Kannenberg, and August Friedrich Wilhellm Kannenberg

geraldbeschta — 2006-12-27 20:32:39Z

I have found some info on my 3rd GreatGrandfather and my 2nd Great Grandfather who married Wilhelmina Sophie Broetzmann and their daughter Theresa Wilhelmine Pauline married Peter Beschta my grandfather. hope to hear from a few people out there!!!

Re: are you my cousin?!!!!

michele_molina — 2005-03-29 20:34:47Z

Leona,
I am searching for any info on the sister of my great great grandmother. Her maiden name was Mary Leppert and she married a man by the last name Kannenberg. Mary was born in Ferdinand Indiana, but do not have the date. She was last known to be living in Louisville Kentucky. I believe that she is dead now. I think she must have died sometime between 1940 - 1970 as far as i could guess. I have been serching for any info on her for along time. If you could help me or know anyone that can please email me at shellyhilgert@yahoo.com

Michele Molina

Emma Susannah Josephine Kannenberg

atreich1 — 2004-07-07 17:23:01Z

Looking for info. This is on my husband's side and I don't have much info. All I know is that she was born in Kirchayn, WI 11/28/1888 and that her grandfather was a Civil War soldier who was paid to go into the war for someone else and that after the war he walked home on foot from Milwaukee to Cedarburg. Would like to find names of parents/grandparents/siblings.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Andrea

Re: Kannenberg

sogden40 — 2006-10-05 00:54:29Z

Was your Grandmother Agnes Cremer Kannenberg and your grandfather John Kannenberg from Racine, WI. If so, your Grandmother and My great-Grandfather were sibblings. Did you have an Aunt Myrtle and an Aunt Henrietta? I have more information if your related.
Sue

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

patstrom — 2007-04-11 21:01:52Z

John
My great grandparents also came from the Posen area of Bromberg, Nakel,Germany now Poland.
My mothers mothers parents were Carl and Rosalie boettcher(or Bottcher) Carl came from Crone,BRomberg,Posen. His wife was Rosalie Kannenberg whose parents were Michael and Catherine (Frase) Kannenberg. They came from Witowolo,Posen.
Rosalie had a sister Caroline and 2 brothers Carl Ludwig and Eduard George.
Could they be related to you?
If they are I would like to hear what info you may have regarding the family. PAt

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

patstrom — 2007-04-11 15:57:45Z

HI Dorothy it's Pat
Sorry its been so long but I have had alot of things happen since last talked. For one I married and now live i near Chicago.
I was not doing alot of researce for a while but am retired now and back at it.
Write we need to catch up and share info.
Few years back I did contact Jim Kannenberg in Wi and he gave me info on grandpas brother Edward and his family
He said that he had been in contact with you .
So write my new name is Pat Platacis

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

patstrom — 2007-05-09 21:16:07Z

Yes lets do it off the message boards. Is your email address the same. I will try it. Pat

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

patstrom — 2007-05-05 13:32:55Z

Great to hear from you . If you need any of my info let me know. Do you have Jims email or address ? My email came back undeliverable. ALso have you connected the kannenbergs back to anyone in PA or WI. I can't find any thing beyond G G August Kannenberg. I have no idea of brothers, sisters, parents etc. I think I may have found a immigration entrance for him but don't know for sure. Let me know.
Now that Andy is going to retire we will be leaving IL and living in WI(Door COUNTY) We just bought a house there and will be fixing it up over the next year. Hope to be traveling and maybe we can meet.
I am also going thru some old photos and maybe I have pictyres of you . Will let you know. Have a great weekend and write soon.
I am interested in getting short summarys of family lives so if interested let me know. I want to update your info also . I know I have had additions to the family in the past few years. Pat
My new name is spelled Platacis

Re: Edward Kannenberg

patstrom — 2002-09-25 00:05:58Z

HI JIM MY NAME IS PAT STROM
MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS AUGUST EDWIN KANNENBERG, BORN IN GERMANY 1864. HE MARRIED WILHELMINE BOETTCHER(BOTTCHER) CALLED MINNIE
IN GERMANY. THEY CAME TO THE US BETWEEN 1890-1900. THEY HAD 3 CHILDREN WILLIAM EDWIN,ADOLPH EDWARD, AND HERMAN AUGUST MY GRANDFATHER.
MY GRANDFATHER MOVED TO BELLWOOD FROM MELROSE PARK IN 1903. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF WE HAVE A CONNECTION. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME.

mathilda kannenberg

LindaDesmet — 2003-07-09 04:04:21Z

Bev, I am just starting to research the Kannenberg/Mueller/Wegner history.Your gradmother Theresa was my grandmother Emma's sister. I would be very interested in any information you may have. Thank you Linda

Mathilda Kannenberg

LindaDesmet — 2003-07-09 04:04:21Z

Bev, I would love to work with you. But I am a novice and would appreciate any help. I have a bad copy of Carl Muller's ob and also a copy of Carl Mathilda's Golden Wedding celebration. Linda

kannenberg

LindaDesmet — 2003-07-09 04:04:21Z

Bev, thanks for all the information. I will be going with my mom (Bernett) and my aunt Lena to vist Viola. She has family history info. I will let you know any info I get.
I live in MN and my mother is Bernett, the youngest of Paul and Emma Wagners daughters. Where do you live? I look forward to working with you Linda

Kannenberg

LindaDesmet — 2003-07-09 04:04:21Z

Bev, Thank you for the information. I definately think a trip to Wisconsin would be worth it. I live in Lindstrom.

Re: Edward Kannenberg

dotldstn49 — 2005-06-15 21:17:00Z

Pat, Hi again. I lost contact with you and Jim when my computer crashed twice. Could you email me if you have gotten anymore info on the Kannenberg line. Have been away from it for several years do to health problems. Now doing better and need to get working again. Thanks. Your GGrandfather and mine are the same. My grandfather was the oldest and William Edwin. Any help would be appericated.

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

DorothyTapping51 — 2007-05-04 22:42:58Z

Hey, Pat! I agree a lot has happened since we talked last. On 16 Oct 2006 we had an attic fire, we didn't lose much, but have been having to redo some records that got soaked when the brillant fire department soaked my living room. :-)
Glad to hear you remarried. I will need to add your new last name to my info.
It has been awhile since I talked to Jim. The last time I wrote he said life was going too fast for him to get back into genealogy. :-)
Let me know what's going on!!

Re: Kannenberg ancestry

DorothyTapping51 — 2007-05-09 17:36:30Z

Pat,

Yes, I have several additions to the family. Do we exchange info here or should we do it privately. I haven't gotten an email from Jim in over two years. The last time he emailed me he said he had to put it aside because life was too busy at that time.
On GG August Edwin Kannenberg, I have his parents and other family members. I had contacted a cousin, at the time in Yugoslavia, and she said she knew that there were several brothers, but wasn't sure of how many. She also knew of two brothers that went to the USA. One was Edward and the other was August. I tried to send a response back but it got returned. I wish I could find her again. She also told me that she had a sister who came to the USA and lived in Texas. She had married and gave me her name, but she also said she had died. :-( I found that August Edwin came to the US in 1890 and settled in PA. Now this is where I lost some of the info with the attic fire. All water damage. I'm glad that I got most of the pics saved to the computer which didn't get wet. :-) The only contact I had made to WI was Jim, so far.
Oh, yes, I would love to see you when you start traveling. Chuck and I haven't gotten back up to Chicago area in over 20 years.
Write soon.