Kief - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Glum, Framk or Agnes (Kief)

GPKTWO — 2009-02-09 21:26:20Z

Hello,

I'm sorry to say that I can't be of any help to you in
your search for Kief's. I have researching the Kief's
from New York as we are called and have not stumbled upon
anyone you mention. My research documents all the Kief's
back to about 1822 or when they arrived in the U.S. in
1867 from Baden Germany.
I would suggest you write to a Tammy Russell who knows so much more about the Kief's, her research goes back hundreds
of years before mine and is especialy helpful to those Kief's in Illinois.

We believe we are somehow related since hers are from Baden
also but we have been unable to find the link .

Good luck with your research and let me know if I can
be of help.

George

Re: Glum, Framk or Agnes (Kief)

mspeggyathome — 2009-02-08 23:22:48Z

I am the granddaughter of Fredrick Kief who married Emma McKenzie from Mcleansboro, Illinois back in the late teens or early 20s. I know nothing of his ancestry, birth place,etc. In our family, we considered ourselves of German descent through him. He and my grandmother moved to Washington State and had two children together, Ann and Elmer. My grandfather had some brothers, Mike, Ed and Otto. Ed lived in California.
I would love any information that someone might have.

Glum, Framk or Agnes (Kief)

GPKTWO — 2009-01-24 22:29:01Z

I am looking for any info regarding Frank Glum and his
wife Agnes (Kief),or their children Joan, Edward, etc. who lived in New York in 1930's.

Thank you G.Kief

Re: Kief Genealogy Book

TRussell1981 — 2008-09-25 21:28:49Z

Hi Sean.

No. Where did Nicholas hail from? Germany, Ireland? You can email directly at Histree60@hotmail.com.

Tammy

Re: Kief Genealogy Book

SeanKief — 2008-09-25 19:53:10Z

Hi Tammy,

Is there any mention of a Nicholas Kief from Baltimore, MD in that book?

Re: Rudolph Kief

SeanKief — 2008-09-25 19:48:50Z

I am going out on a limb here but is there any mention of a Nicholas Kief from Baltimore, MD?

Re: Rudolph Kief

miafuz2 — 2008-09-11 22:44:28Z

I am the gr.gr.gr. grandson of Johann Jacob Weisbrodt & Anna M. Altenburger. His parents were Johann Adam Weissbrodt & Anna Catherina Muller. I have nothing further on that line.

Her parents were Jacob Altenburger & Suzanne Seybold. It appears that they were both dead by the time of Anna M.'s marriage, 4/24/1813. I have nothing further on that line.

Jacob's only sibling was my Gr. Gr. Granmother, Anna Catherina [1815-1900]. My note says their mother was dead before 6/1819.

There were sixty-plus citizens of Reilingen who came to America. Tammy Russell and I coauthored a book about them.
Do you have it?

Evidently Katherina Grenner was dead by the time of the emigration of Johann Jacob Vogely, daughter Catherina, (born in 1830), and sons Phillip & Jaco Jr.. They settled in Woodford County, Ill, Catherina married Peter Brust there in 1851. There was a marriage of Phillip in 1852, but none ot the three men show up anywhere else in the records. (I think the two Jacobs died of Cholera, but that is speculation: my Gr. Grandfather Michael Adolph said that his brother, Jacob, died of cholera in Illinois. Jacob had married a woman who lived next door to the Vogelys in late 1851, and there was a lot of it giong around in those days.)

Catherine Vogely Brust had three children, was widowed, remarried, had three more and died in San Jose, Ill. in 1873. Your gr. gr. Grandmother Christina and she were together in San Jose for a few years.

Then Jacob & Christina decided to move to Fenton, Iowa, probably because his sons wouldn't be likely to find farms around San Jose. I suppose you have the family story from that point on. Maurice Weisbrod sent me a copy.

Maurice Weisbrod and Don Yager have copies of my book.

Regards, Cousin,

Mike Adolph

Re: Rudolph Kief

thilgesh1 — 2008-09-10 02:07:32Z

My great-great grandfather was Jacob John Weisbrod born in Reilingen July 5, 1818. He married Anna Catherina Schneider Jan. 26,1843 at the Lutheran Church there. She and their twin children died prior to 1845 in Germany. Sept. 3, 1845, Jacob married Christina Katherine Vogele (Vogely). Christina was born June 29, 1824. Her parents were Johann Jakob Vogely and Katherina Grenner.
Jacob, Christina and infant son Peter came to the U.S. in 1847.
The parents of Jacob John Weisbrod were Johann Jakob Weissbrodt and Anna M. Altenberger.
This is where the line ends for my family. Do you have information about Johann Jakob Weissbrodt, Anna M. Altenberger, Johann Jakob Vogely or Katherina Grenner? Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

Charles Allen Kief, 68, son of the late Charles Mervin and Thelma Louise (Van Horn) Kief.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-05-25 03:32:49Z

Kief, Charles A.
Hill Station

Charles Allen Kief, 68,
of Hill Station, Lawrence, passed away Friday, May 23, 2008, in his home after a nine year battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 25, 1939, in Round Hill, Va., son of the late Charles Mervin and Thelma Louise (Van Horn) Kief. He was the beloved husband of Christine (Berton) Kief, whom he married April 22, 1968; caring son-in-law of Margaret Berton, of Hill Station; devoted father of Randy W. (Tanya A.) Kief, of Houston, and Shawn P. (Melody) Kief, of Bridgeville; cherished grandfather of Charles Alexander, Shianne A., Madison B. and Sarah A. Kief; and treasured brother of Christian, Calvin, Greg, Todd and David Kief, Sandy Leonard, Ann Hutzler, Jane Ruppenthal and Virginia Mills, all of Martinsburg, W.Va. Charles attended Crossroads Church in Bridgeville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports and working outdoors. Charles served in the Army for 12 years as a military police officer in Korea and later as provost marshall at the Army Support Facility in Oakdale. He worked as a facilities director for more than 20 years at several locations, including Washington Area School District, LaRoche College, McKeesport Area School District, Custom Management Services Inc. and later worked for eight years at Hopewell School District. Charles received several awards for outstanding performance and membership by the PA Association of School Board Officials. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the BEINHAUER-FRYER FUNERAL HOME, 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, PA 15017, 412-221-3800, and again from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, followed by full military honors at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer-fryerfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to offset medical and funeral expenses may be sent to the family, c/o the Beinhauer-Fryer Funeral Home.

Kief Genealogy Book

TRussell1981 — 2007-04-13 19:50:02Z

If you are interested in genealogy of the Rudolph Kief family, please contact me directly at Histree60@aol.com. A book including the Kief's has recently been self-published.

Tammy Russell

Re: Rudolph Kief / Caroline Fisher

TRussell1981 — 2006-01-07 19:23:36Z

Hi Wayne,

We have corresponded a few times over the past about our Kief lines. and I have never been able to connect yours with mine.

Well, I think I finally figured it out!! Please contact me at Histree60@aol.com and I will tell you what I have found.

Tammy Russell

Rudolph Kief

SophieBean — 2005-05-28 13:08:29Z

I am trying to find out more info about Rudolph Kief and his wife who emigrated to Central Illinois (Tazewell, Woodford Co. area) from Germany in the early 1850s. I have a copy of the Kief book written by a granddaughter of Rudolph in the early 1900s. The book mentions all Rudolph's children (Wolrad, Adam *my line, George, Martin, Margaret, Philip, Elizabeth, Fredricka, and Katherine) and their descendants. I am interested in our German history and ancestors prior to the 1850s. I also would like to know Rudolph's wife's name. If any Kief descendants have any information, I would be happy to share any info I can provide.

Kief Book

SophieBean — 2005-05-28 13:08:29Z

Keith-
E-mail me at Foozley@aol.com.
:) Erika

Re: Rudolph Kief

SophieBean — 2005-05-28 13:08:29Z

I am very interested in the book you mentioned. Any info would be greatly appreciated. My email is foozley@aol.com.

Re: Rudolph Kief

bzahn01 — 2004-05-02 17:43:15Z

Mike,

I see you are also researching the Vögeli/Vögely/Vögele family from Reilingen. I have a branch of ZAHNs from Reilingen that I am researching, but recently came across a Martin Vogely and wife, Mary A., who are buried in the Hamman Church cemetery in Zahns Corner, Pike, OH. They are undoubtedly related to the Reilinger Vögelys. I have pictures of their headstones on my website at: http://sps.k12.mo.us/khs/zahn/descend/cemeteries/cems.htm if you are interested.

Re: HI.

2004-02-25 00:05:45Z

I am the son of Richard Kief in Norwood, MA. My brother is James Kief (Jimmy)

Re: Rudolph Kief / Caroline Fisher

2003-12-03 20:14:25Z

Hi Wayne

Did you ever figure out any further information on Rudolph and Caroline? Just curious.

Tammy

Re: Phillipp Kief

2003-12-03 20:09:40Z

Did you ever figure out where your Philip Kief fits into the line from Illinois? I think I may have figured it out. Email me directly at Histree60@aol.com

Tammy

Re: Rudolph Kief

2001-08-08 14:25:42Z

Hi Mike,

I am researching the Kief families as well. All the names you mention in your posting are all intermixed with the Kief family from Reilingen. I am willing to share some information with you that I have gotten from Germany as well. Email me directly at histree60@aol.com

THANKS!!

Tammy

Hello.

2001-01-18 08:00:30Z

I am Glenna Kief's daughter by ADOPTION but I feel like part of the family. My brother Delon died August 6,1996 AND he was only 31 years old. He left behind 2 daughters and a wife. Three months after he died his wife REMARRIED.

HI.

2001-01-18 07:55:12Z

I know a james Kief that goes by the nickname of Jimmy.I am the daughter of Glenna Kief and the granddaughter of Richard Kief. My address is 04398 Cicero RD Hicksville,OH 43526-9776

Looking for James Larry Kief

2000-08-04 15:15:43Z

-I certain James "Larry" Kief was born in Poplar Bluff Missouri. He was about 23 years old when he was in France. I dont know what happened to him. He obviously detached from the army. His dob was 12.19.41, if that helps. I'm looking for him for his son, whom he's seen only once or twice back in france in early 60's. He may be going by the his first name only...James or perhaps just Larry, if you can help, i'd appreciate it

KIEF

2000-08-04 13:55:48Z

Do you know who his parents were by chance or where he lived?

Tammy

James Larry Kief

2000-07-26 06:42:27Z

Looking for information on the whereabouts of James Larry Kief. He served in the US Army and was stationed in France during mid 50's. Memory jogger word: Ginette Revaux.

Phillip Kief

2000-05-03 19:22:29Z

I can email you what I have...

Contact Me

2000-05-03 19:20:50Z

Send me your email address.. I will send you what I have... I come from George Kief

Kief

2000-04-13 13:26:21Z

Did you ever figure out if your Phillip was a part of the tree that Erika was from? Email me, I am curious!

Kief

2000-03-04 06:00:06Z

Tammy, Please e-mail me about your info. I have a copy of the Kief book too. I am a descendant of Adam (Martin's brother). I would love to swap info. I have a lot of info about Adam's descendants. (Foozley@aol.com) Erika

Martin Kief

2000-03-03 14:35:37Z

I am a descendant of Rudolph Kief also. I am a great great grandaughter of his son Martin Kief who came to the United States as a young man. At one time I had a copy of the Kief book that his granddaughter put together. Although it was incomplete and did not have dates, it was a wonderful start to my research that I started in 1979.

Unfortunately, I sent all the information that I collected to a Mary Kief in Illinois back in 1994-95 and I never heard from her again. I would love to find here as she was doing some research of her own. I gave her ALOT of info.

I can be a great help to someone if they want to contact me. Many of my relatives--direct grandchildren of Martin Kief are still alive and could be contacted.

Lawrence Kief or any others

1999-12-20 19:34:30Z

I am trying to find out info about a Lawrence Kief, son of Albert Kief, Grandson of George Kief and Great Grandson of Rudolph Kief. I am trying to see if he is the same Lawrence Kief that had a wife named Rowena and was in the Detroit area. Any other Kief's that are Decendants of Ruloph, would love to hear from you.

Nathan Kief and Celia Peiser

altermand — 2003-07-20 05:34:58Z

Maybe?

kristenkief — 2001-07-11 13:31:17Z

Do you know the names of any of Katherine Kief's brother or sisters?
I have a Rudolph Kief who had 5 sons and 5 daughters. Wolrad, Adam, George, martin, Philip, Elizabeth, Catherine, Fredericka, Margaret and Lena. They came to America in 1851. Maybe this Catherine and yours are the same?

Rudolph Kief

kristenkief — 2001-07-11 13:31:17Z

Wow! What a great family story. I would love to know if we have the same Rudolph. I don't know how to hook them up since I have so little info. But, I don't think my Rudolph had a son named Joseph. I have a Kief book that is my source. It says Rudolph Kief and his family sailed from Germany in 1851. They went on the Illinois river to Pekin, Illinois, then a settlement in the center of the US but now a thriving city in Central Illinois. I am married to a decendent of Rudolph's second son, Adam.

Katherine Kief, daughter of Rudolf Kief

wagriswold — 2003-08-14 06:25:42Z

Greetings! My great-grandmother, Katherine Kief, was born November 25, 1859 in Redding, Pennsylvania and died during 1940 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. She married Michael Schweigen (1851-1926) on April 29, 1876 in Kendall County, Illinois. Katherine's parents were Rudolf Kief and Caroline Fisher. Rudolf was born August 17, 1823 and his wife, Caroline Fisher, was born May 9, 1828.

Katherine Kief and Michael Schweigen are buried in Spring Lake Cemetery, Aurora, Kane County, Illinois.

Any information is greatly appreciately!

Rudolph Kief / Caroline Fisher

wagriswold — 2003-08-14 06:25:42Z

Re: Phillip Kief

k_naumann — 2001-10-15 05:00:25Z

Ron,
I would really appreciate that.

Phillipp Kief

k_naumann — 2001-10-15 04:50:34Z

I have on my maternal side a Phillipp Kief who cam from Illinois to Minnsesota and settled in western Minnesota. I would like to know if it is possible to get information from this book.

Andreas Kief

kurtoehler — 2002-11-26 16:53:42Z

I am looking for Andreas Kief,married 11.March 1915 Karlsruhe Emma Friederike Graf.Daughter:Erika Kaetchen Kief.born 14.Oct.1919 Karlsruhe.

Re: Rudolph Kief

miafuz2 — 2001-08-08 02:14:51Z

My gr. grandparents and gr.-gr grandparents came from Reilingen: Michael Adolph, his wife, Agnes Gruensfelder, and her parents, John and Catherine (Weisbrod). They lived in Mason, Woodford, Tazewell, & Logan Counties. I have a copy of the book: 700 Jahres Reilingen. It reports that Kiefs left Reilingen for America in both 1850 and 1851. Michael & wife & children. Next year - Rudolph, single, brewer; also - another Rudolph, married, with children- Adam & Woldred (also called Wolrad). I am doing cluster genealogy for all the people who came from Reilingen, so I want to share all I've gotten and get as much as possible.

Re: Rudolph Kief

Arnold_Melm — 2003-01-13 18:00:22Z

Hi,

I'm interested in the material You found about the Melm (and
related families) You mentioned in Your posting.

Best regards,
Arnold Melm