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Re: Ohio Area Kanz Family

df196139 — 2011-10-19 20:25:25Z

Debra, send me your email address so we can communicate directly. Doug Kanz, df196139@embarqmail.com

Johann Christian Kanz and Anna Marie VanDerWitt

SharonKrueger81 — 2010-11-12 02:55:44Z

Johann Christian Kanz married to Anna Marie VanDerWitt from Bayern, Germany, died in Texas, parents. Both Johann and Anna Marie VanDerWitt's background just stops.

Mary E. KANZ (nee Smith) b. 1881/1882 in Penn.

Bari_Murray — 2010-10-05 03:46:34Z

Mary married into the MURRAY family sometime after 1920. I am trying to locate the name of her 1st husband who died sometime before 1910. (Mary shows up in the 1910 Census living with her parents in Pittsburgh City, Alleghany County, PA listed as a Widow). She and her 1st husband had a son named George J. KANZ. born around 1904/1905 (he later marries a Gladys). I found a 1917 directory for Pittsburgh that shows a Mary E. KANZ being a widow of Wm. if that helps at all.

Re: Looking For Ancestor

jkanz1 — 2010-03-04 20:38:57Z

Hi Debra- My grandfather was William (Wilhelm) Kanz and his oldest daughter was Caroline. My father (William Christian Kanz) was the youngest of 13 children and by the time he was born, Caroline had already moved to the states(from Saskatchewan, Canada). They were brother and sister, yet never met in person and thats kind of amazing. Anyways , we had heard of Carolines passing as one of her sisters , Esther, who is still alive and well today, had told me that Caroline had passed away. Esther is the last remaining child of your great grandfather William. My email is j.kanz@sasktel.net if u want any further info. James William Kanz Apr 20/1951

Re: relatives of gilbert kanz please respond

suzyq1966 — 2009-03-06 04:57:16Z

Hi Where does the Tracey name come in ,in your family?The surname .

Re: Kanz, Peter

billkanz — 2008-11-08 11:03:32Z

Karen,
From what I have found out in the last few weeks from ship passenger record Peter came to the US twice; once when he was about 4, when most of his family came over, and then again when he was about 9 when his mother made a second trip with older brother's (Henry JR.) wife. What I don’t know is when they went back to Austria (not Germany).
I have found the census records for the family for 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1925 in Minot. I have found Peter’s, Karl’s, and Henry’s WWI draft cards.
They immigrated through Ontario, Ontario. They departed from Liverpool, so it must have been a long disjointed trip from Austria. On the draft card Peter gives his home town, but I have not been able to come up with a map reference for how I interpret his hand writing.
I have started a family tree for Russell William Kanz (me) that has most of the documents attached to the people. You may find it interesting. You can reach me at bill dot kanz at Comcast dot net.
Sorry it has taken so long to reply.
Cousin Bill

Re: Looking For Ancestor

vickigosse — 2008-08-21 15:03:31Z

My grandfather was Peter Kanz, born 1889, came to this country at about age 9, settled in Minnesota. I think his father was Henry and he had two brothers, Henry and William. Could he be related to your family?

Re: Ohio Area Kanz Family

vickigosse — 2008-08-21 14:57:20Z

Debra -- My grandfather was Peter Kanz, born 1889 in Germany. Came over here at about age 9. I think he had a brother named William. Does this fit with your information? Vicki

Re: Kanz, Peter

vickigosse — 2008-08-21 14:49:54Z

Hi, Bill -- This is Vicki, Karen's sister. Good to meet you. I'm pretty sure Peter had two brothers: Henry and Bill, if I remember right. Would love to find out what part of Germany they came from. Would also love to hear more about you and your family.

Albert Kanz or Anna Kanz

infnco — 2007-12-24 03:16:32Z

Found this name on an ancestors death certificate as father and mother. Not sure if it is Josephs parents or his wifes. Any info would be great. They came from Germany

Re: Kanz, Peter

kpierce614_1 — 2007-11-19 02:08:08Z

Hi Bill,
My name is Karen and my sister is Vicki and my brother is Bob. Bob is still in Minnesota, Vicki is in the Milwaukee area, and I am in the Chicgo area. Vicki and I are both married--she has two kids and I have three.

Did you ever find out anymore about Peter Kanz? The only thing I know about him is he came over from Germany at the age of nine.

Re: Kanz, Peter

billkanz — 2007-11-18 19:55:21Z

We are cousins. Bud was my father. I was hoping to find one of Margaret's children. My brother has had recent contact with one Bo's children. I think I have a photo Christmas card somewhere of your family taken in the 40's

Re: Kanz, Peter

kpierce614 — 2006-12-17 18:32:11Z

My grandfather is also Peter Kanz who was born in Germany. He married Carrie Cochran. My mother was Margaret Elizabeth Kanz. Her siblings were Bud, Bo, Prscilla, and Jeanne. She married Lowell Kees.

Virginia Kanz in Ohio High School photo 1937

old_photos — 2006-08-07 05:45:24Z

Virginia Kanz in Chaney High School, Youngstown, Ohio Class of January 1937 photo

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Re: Kanz, Peter

BarbaraAsmussen — 2006-07-06 14:59:08Z

just going back looking at postings on rootsweb-----could your Peter Kanz be related to Alexandar Kanz(Magdalena Ritter) who also ended up in Winona? Thanks for replying

Re: KANZ from Germany

BarbaraAsmussen — 2006-07-06 14:59:08Z

Sorry, this name does not tie in to my family line, "that I know of". Do not rule anything out though. The Kanz name seems to be one that is hard to connect for me. Barb in Minnesota

Ohio Area Kanz Family

2005-08-27 17:25:27Z

i'm a grandaughter Caroline (Kanz) Thompson, was great niece to Ronald Kanz before his passing, my great grandfather was William Kanz, and there are many branches off of my family. Some of them I know, some I don't. So if you think you are related, please post.

Re: Looking For Ancestor

2005-08-27 17:19:41Z

I'm the grandaughter of Caroline (Kanz) Thompson, her father was William Kanz.

Seeking parents of Johanna F. Kanz...

kbpaxson — 2005-05-19 01:31:05Z

I am seeking parents of Johanna F. Kanz (born October 15, 1856 in Pomern Province, Germany and died September 29, 1950 in Plainview, MN)... She married Louis Timm (born on October 27, 1849 in Colbrecht, Germany and died on December 28, 1932 in Plainview, MN) on March 27, 1877 on Oak Ridge...

I am also curious as to where Oak Ridge, Hoosier Ridge and Beaver Ridge are located in the Plainview and Altura, MN areas...

Kevin

John Kanz

helendawson337 — 2004-10-23 17:36:16Z

Not sure of this but I have John N. Kanz, mother was Rachel (Annie) Zebley b. 1857 who married John Chanberlain Kanz 1883 in Cecilton, MD. they had 5 children. I have a new email now.

relatives of gilbert kanz please respond

2004-02-01 01:24:04Z

joshua john kanz / clifford john kanz/ gilbert kanz/ john kanz trying to find out where my family originated

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caligirl0 — 2003-12-15 00:15:59Z

looking for ancestry for gilbert kanz(my grandfather) his father was john kanz and his mother was ielma brown

Re: Looking For Ancestor

jkanz1 — 2003-10-19 16:29:13Z

My father was also William Christian Kanz. My Grand father was Wilhelm(William) Kanz who was a youngest brother to the Christian Kanz you mention in posting. Other brothers and sisters also born in Mramorach. Parents were Henrich and Elizabeth(nee Gutwein) Kanz. Because this branch of the Kanz family continued to name their sons after ancestors(Henrich, Wilhelm,Christian) it makes for some confusion , but also makes it easier to connect direct relatives. If you or any one else wants more info, please contact me. It appears that the sons of Henrich immigrated to the US and many relatives in Minnesota, Ohio and Washington.

Re: KANZ from Germany

2003-03-16 18:23:33Z

Looking for relatives of Petra Kanz who moved from Germany to the US after WWII, and has resided in the lower east side of Manhattan for the last ~40 years.

Re: Looking For Ancestor

erikadungan1 — 2002-08-07 16:48:04Z

My Great-grandfather was named John Kanz and was also from Austria Hungary. I don't know much more then that. I do know that he settled in Walla Walla, Wa. and married an Emma Petrick. Maybe there is some connection I would greatly appreciate any info.

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sunsetbugs5466 — 2002-07-10 01:40:24Z

Trying to do a family tree. I believe my mom's mother's maiden name was Kanz. She married a John Heron and resided in upstate NY. Her first name was Mary, born 1889, died 1967.

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