Kranz - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Kranzes

crispybabes — 2009-10-21 12:35:23Z

I am still looking for information about the Kranz family. I traveled to LaJunta CO about 4 years ago and tried to find information on them. There are a few pictures of the men in a plank making shop. My great grand mother was Nona Melissa. I tried to find family but was unable to locate anyone when I was there. I did find thier home and a neighbor thought that they still owned the home but the owner was in a nursinghome. I know that my grandfather said that his mother's family was from Germany and that she was born in Wisconsin. My grandfather also said that his grandfather was a "jewler by trade" but he wanted adventure and wanted to farm.
I was not aware of where they came from in Germany.

Re: Kranzes

ancestreebyshirley — 2009-10-19 21:37:47Z

If you are still looking, the Kranz families from Wallau were originally from Massenheim.

Re: Francis Kran(t)z m. Anna Marie Hilger dau. Ann b 1832. Luxemberg to Ohio

johnwebber1935 — 2009-10-18 02:05:39Z

I ame related to this family/ Frank Nye and Anna Krantz of Kansas, Ohio werr my great Grand pareents, their daughter
Anna Nye married my grandfather Michael Weber ( Webber)

Laura Kranz

JIWelsch — 2009-05-14 13:22:33Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Laura K. Kranz, 94, 3440 Mulberry Ave., formerly of the Drury-Reynolds Township, Ill., died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at Unity Hospital.

Services will be at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Brooks of the Providence Baptist Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Kenn Kranz, Shelby Kranz, Jeff Kranz, Bill Kranz, Steve Hampton, Rock Terrill, Rod Terrill, and Rick Masters. Burial will be in the Drury-Reynolds Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Drury-Reynolds Cemetery.

Mrs. Kranz was born on Feb. 25, 1906, in Drury Township, the daughter of Walter and Leah Sutter Ziegenhorn. She married Graydon 'Sport' Kranz in Muscatine on June 6, 1925.

She was a member of the Providence Baptist Church and was a member of the Buffalo Prairie Eastern Star,

Survivors include two sons, Ivan Kranz and his wife, Arlette, of Muscatine, and Graydon Kranz Jr. and his wife, Marilyn, of Reynolds, Ill.; three daughters, Laura Ann Hampton and her husband, Gary, of New Boston, Ill., Dorothy Terrill also of New Boston, and Linda Schroeder of Owensboro, Ky.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Orville Ziegenhorn and his wife, Marcella, of Davenport.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Graydon Kranz Sr., on Jan. 1, 1984.

Kranz, Hiroko (Aoyama) Obit

VictoriaCrayne — 2009-04-12 01:03:20Z

Orange county Post CA 4 June 2007

age 71

daughter of Minoru and Asako Aoyama

8 June 1935 - 28 May 2007

Contact me if you want a copy

Kranz - from STOLP Pommerania to Ohio

mccolough — 2009-03-22 14:50:33Z

My g grandfather August Kranz married my g grandmother Ottelia Buhrandt in STOLP Pommerania. They came to the US in 1882 from Bremen via Southhampton and made their way to Toledo,Oh. Their children were Minnie, Otto(my gf),Augusta, Karl, Ida, Ed, August, & Bill; all of whom lived & died in the Toledo area. I am seeking any info you might have on this Kranz family. Family lore says my gggf was also named August & he was married multiple times; once to an Augusta (possibly Kraft) and also to a Henrietta Dienard. I also know little about the Buhrandts. Can anyone help? My g aunt told me that she was born in Slupsk which later became Stolp. I also know when August Kranz came to the US, he travelled with a John Kranz and Bertha Kranz who I assume were his siblings (they also settled in Toledo). JRM

St. Louis Kranzmann

rpgreaves — 2009-01-15 18:36:05Z

My GG grandmother, Anna Catherine Kranzmann Gronemeyer, was born in Germany (Prussia) 13 Dec 1843 and immigrated to the United States about 1851 and married in St. Louis, Missouri on 22 Feb 1863. She had five sisters who married. I only know their married last names - Mrs. Jurgens, Mrs. Eichler, Mrs. Ahrens, Mrs, Heitman, and Mrs. Schlieper. I am searching for information on the Kranzmann sisters.
Paul Greaves, rpgreaves@prodigy.net

KRANZ Anna I 1924-1985

t42Moore — 2008-12-22 17:34:54Z

KRANZ Anna I 1924-1985

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 198,993 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Marian Kranz Renz Obit

Lannie_T — 2008-11-17 18:18:49Z

Attached obit published in The Janesville (Wisconsin) Gazette March 17, 1977.

Spouse: Paul Renz
Locations: Jefferson, Madison, Lake Mills

Kranz in Philippsthal/Werra

WGFGER — 2008-06-03 11:54:20Z

http://hersfelder-zeitung.trauer.de/print/33/0000141633:

Nach langer, schwerer Krankheit muessen wir Abschied nehmen von meiner lieben Frau, unserer treusorgenden Mutter, Schwiegermutter, Oma, Schwester, Schwaegerin, Tante und Cousine

Margarete Kranz
geb. Duebner

* 18. Okt. 1935
+ 29. Mai 2008

In stiller Trauer:

Herbert Kranz
Rold Deiss und Frau Regina geb. Kranz
Thomas Christ und Frau Heidi geb. Kranz
Marion Kranz mit Horst Moetzing
Alexander Kranz und Frau Iris
Enkel und alle Verwandten

Philippsthal, den 30. Mai 2008

Die Beerdigung findet am 31. Mai 2008 um 14.00 Uhr von der Friedhofskapelle in Philippsthal aus statt.

WGF

Re: Peter Kranz from Germany lived OH

f_krantz — 2008-04-25 18:37:30Z

I am looking for John Kranz Sr born 02 Apr 1838 in/near Geichlngen ,Rheinland,Preussen, died 06 Mar 1912 Bloomington Wis. His parents were Nicolai kranz and Magdalenae Fux(Fox). His wife was Sarah Heierts born 29 Jul 1854 Luxemburg died 19 May 1918 Bloomington Wis. It is said that John Kranz Sr. came to America in 1870 and lived 2 years in Maryland then moved to Grant county Wisconsin. He probably came through Ohio??. What do you know about the Kranz name in Maryland?

Re: Adolph Kranz married Pearl Schmidt around 1906 Rock Co., WI

dak14 — 2008-01-26 20:56:25Z

I have lots of information on adolph kranz
email me

dak144@mchsi.com

Casper and Magdalena Kranz, Zanesville, OH

kellydavrob — 2007-12-03 03:00:51Z

I am looking for famalies related to Casper and Magdalena Marshall Kranz, Christian and Christiana Hess Kranz and August and Elizabeth Kranz Buss from Zanesville,Muskingum Co., Ohio, all born in Germany.

KRANZ in Danbury, Connecticut 1880s-?

robinkaspar — 2007-11-29 00:13:55Z

Looking for anyone who might recognize this family:

Richard Kranz b. 1861 Germany
m. Polina abt 1883 presumably Connecticut, she b. 1862 Germany
son Charles b. 1884 CT
son Adolph b. 1885 CT
son George b. 1887 CT
dau Jennie b. 1893 CT

They only appear as a "complete" family on the 1900 census in Danbury CT. In 1910, Charles and Jennie are living with aunt and uncle John and Amalie Wagner in Danbury. Did the rest of them die? What was Polina's maiden name?

Charles shows up in 1918 on a WWI draft card as Charles Max Kranz and had tuberculosis. He stated that Otto Richard Kranz of Danbury was his closest relative. Who was Otto? A brother? A first cousin? Otto was a little more than a year younger than Charles and lived across the street.

In 1920 Charles is in the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Newington and not to be found in 1930 so I presume he died, unmarried and without issue.

I'd love to hear from you if you have any thoughts about these people. I'm trying to figure out the connection between the Kranz's and the Wagners. Polina is the key, she should have been a sister to either John or Amalie.

Robin in Short Pump

Kranz Family Kankakee IL

pjlaird01 — 2007-07-04 21:04:50Z

Looking for contacts in the Kranz family of Cigar Mfg from Kankake, IL.
Charles Kranz b 1855 GE
Augusta Harloff b GE
Children:
Hetwig, Unmarried as of 1930
Walter m. Rose Anderson
William m Emma
Amanda, Unmarried as of 1930
Anna, Unknown
Lucy, Unknown

Thanks, Patti

Elfrieda Kranz born 24/6/1909

julieannnicholes — 2007-04-13 12:28:57Z

Information needed about my grandmothers parents, or her sister Martha. Elfrieda married an Arthur Hartlock, and lived at a time in Breslau Germany where children Walter and Margaret were born. Also had adopted son Eberhardt who still lives in Kiel,Germany. She came to Australia with second husband Jovan Dedic and two children in 1949.

Her mothers surname was Walter I think.(Possibly her name was Francis Walter). Sisters were Martha, and Leisel (half sister).

Any information appreciated.

Kranz

WGFGER — 2007-01-29 08:23:34Z

"Hersfelder Zeitung" vom 25. Nov. 2006:

Wiebke Behrens-Kranz oo Heinrich Kranz

Wir haben am 24. Nov. 2006 in Göttingen standesamtlich geheiratet.

Re: Kranz near Cologne, Germany during the 19th century

vogge3 — 2007-01-16 19:17:37Z

Hello from germany!

I found your notes yet and I'm very intrested in, because my ancestors near from Cologne, i.e. Burbach, Dormagen, Zons and so on.

It would be great, if you would send me your Kranz, so that I can check, if they are new persons for me.

So long - best wishes !

Volker Kranz

Kranz family - West Prussia to America

2006-03-06 18:50:40Z

Hi Everyone,

I come from Germany and i will say sorry for my bad english.

I´m looking for the brothers and sisters of my great-grandfather, Stephan Kranz. His wife was Marie Kranz (maidenname Prange).
He was born on 25.12.1862 in Sulaszowo – district Kolmar and his parents are Joseph Kranz and Franciska Kranz (maidenname Krajewska). He go with his parents and his brothers and sister to America approximate 1880. But my great-great-grandparents want to die in Germany. He was the oldest of his brother and sister and so he must go back with his parents to Deutsch Krone in West Prussia.

I´m looking for the names and the family trees of the brother and sister of my great-grandfather.

Thank you very much for your information in front.

Best regards
Thomas

Re: Krans surname

2006-02-24 05:06:27Z

John George Kranz, bother to Phillip who was father of your George Franz, was my great-great grandfather. I would be happy to share. All I have on ancestors of my (John )George is what's on one Ancestry tree.
Polly

Re: Krans surname

2006-02-24 02:09:29Z

Hi: who are you related to in the Kranz family? I have some information Carolyn

Re: Krans surname

2006-02-23 14:58:26Z

Sorry, all I have is that she was born in 1872 in WI and that she was living with George in Kaukauna in 1900.

Polly

Re: Krans surname

2006-02-23 05:01:12Z

I have that line, My George Kranz was from Kaukauna, married Minnie Meade, she died in child birth in Cairo, NE, would you happen to have obituaries of these people. Carolyn

Re: Krans surname

2006-02-23 04:59:04Z

I have that family in my line. I am related to Geroge Kranz, he married my Minnie Meade, they also lived in Cairo, NE, do you have any obituaries. Carolyn

Re: Krans surname

2006-11-17 23:51:36Z

i am also researching these KRANZ'S, am looking for obits in Nebraska

Re: Mary Arbus and Simon Sisco

2006-08-29 21:08:00Z

Hi Joe

I have tried to email you but it comes back. I was wondering if you had any new information on Simon Sisco. Thanks
Cindy Sisco Rittenhouse

Mathias Kranz, b. 1864, Prussia>1882 MN>1890 MT - Bio

2006-05-30 15:17:54Z

A biography/family history of Mathias Kranz is included in "Montana, Its Story and Biography", Vol 2.

Mathias was born 18 Nov 1864, to Mathias & Lucille Kranz. His parents spent their entire lives in Germany. Mathias was educated in German schools until age 14, then served 4 years apprenticeship in the landscape dept. of the Imperial Government, working on the grounds of the Ex-Kaiser William. At age 18, he came to the US and lived in Minneapolis, working in a truck garden with his brother, Peter. On 7 Apr 1890, he came to Great Falls, MT, and in 1891, set up the first hot house for growing vegetables. He gradually built up the business until he was growing flowers exclusively.

On 11 Feb 1896, Mathias married Miss Annie Stergart, of Great Falls, daughter of Charles and Lizzie Stergart. Children: Charles M., b. 9 Jun 1898; Lillian Dorothy, b. 15 Nov 1899.

Mathias, died 13 Feb 1933, age 68, Great Falls, MT
Anna, died 1 Dec 1951, age 74, Great Falls, MT
Charles Mathias, died 28 Mar 1978, age 80, Great Falls, MT

I am not related.

Kranz / Krans Family of Bethel and Isanti County, MInnesota

2006-04-19 04:01:54Z

Looking for information on the Krans Family of Isanti County and the city of Bethel and East Bethel, Minnesota. They immigranted from Sweden in 1892. They are my 2nd great grandparents and are buried in Fridsborg Cemetery in Bethel, MN along with other Kranz family members. Please contact me so we can share. Thanks!

Re: Kranz in Sweden?

2005-10-20 23:38:24Z

I'm not sure of any connection. I have found that the original spelling of her name was "Krans" and was changed to "Kranz" in America. I have also found siblings of Emma Krans, none of which came to the US as far as I know. She came in 1882 to the Minneapolis area. I don't really think there is a connection.

Kranz * Helmus * Bright *Cairnes

2005-09-12 12:10:30Z

Martin Kranz b: Hessen immigrated through Philly 1856 at the age of 10/11 Declared 1866 married Ellen Runyon b: NY 1843 children were Adelaide, Martin, Phillip, Margaret and Caroline. Martin married Catherine Helmus b: NYC 1866.

Catherine's parents were Gabriel Helmus b: Hessen 1829 and mother Philipina b: Prussia 1834

Martin's daughter holds the key to the families history her name was Caroline Runyon Springer Kranz. b: 3 Dec 1877 NYC she married Paul E. Ehemann 3 May 1902 NYC.

If anyone has info on this line please contact.

Re: Kranz Family from Prussia/Germany

2005-09-12 11:22:31Z

I have a Martin Kranz who comes into Philly 1856 at the age of 10/11 from Hessen. He married Ellen Runyon and in 1869 they have a child Martin who married Catherine Helmus. Catherine's parents were Gabriel Helmus b: 1829 Hessen immigrated 1853 thru Philly and married Philipina b: 1834 Prussia.
Any connections to your Kranz line?

Re: Kranz

2005-09-12 11:11:14Z

I have a Catherine Kranz (nee Helmus b: 1866 NYC) married a Martin Kranz b: 1869 NYC

Catherine's father Gabriel Helmus b: Germany Hessen
mother Philipina b: Prussia

KRANZs of Niederasphe, Kreis Marburg, Hessen, Germany

2005-06-26 14:24:54Z

Looking to find information om Maria Kranz who married Johan Henrich Mankel in 1698. Thank you,

Brooklyn, New York Kranz Family

2005-06-24 03:59:04Z

Hi, I'm searching for the family of Morton Ralph Kranz. He is believed to have been born in Brooklyn about 1900. He married Laura Gross in 1922 in Brooklyn but this is as much information as I have found thus far. Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!
Linda

Re: Simon KRANZ/CRANS born Prussia, married Sarah McShane/Riddle, Australia 1872

2005-05-15 03:33:33Z

I know this is 2 years down the track from when you posted an enquiry but I think I have some info you might like to have

CLAYCAMP, Edwin L.; b. 14 Oct 1935, Tipton, Mitchell Co, KS; d. 1 Aug 2004, Glendale, KY; raised Goff, Nemaha Co, KS; sister Bonnie KRANZ

2004-08-04 14:10:08Z

Son of Eldon and Evelyn (SMITH) CLAYCAMP. Married to Judy BEELER for 17 years. Survivors include his mother in Holton, KS; brother Edgar, Wetmore, KS, and sister, Etha Belle “Bonnie” KRANZ, Denison, KS. Services held at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, KY, with burial in St. James Cemetery. For full obituary contact Jackson County Historical Society, 216 New York, Holton KS 66436 or jchs at holtonks dot net

Elisabeth Kranz, 1937 - 2004

2004-07-02 05:59:39Z

"Hersfelder Zeitung" vom 30. Juni 2004, Seite 31:

In Liebe und Dankbarkeit nehmen wir Abschied von meiner herzensguten, treusorgenden Frau, unserer Mutter und Oma, Schwiegermutter, Schwägerin, Patin und Tante

Elisabeth Kranz
geb. Fischer

* 27. Aug. 1937
+ 27. Juni 2004

Wir werden Dich sehr vermissen

Karl-Heinz Kranz
Hartmut und Sabine Kranz mit Florian, Christina und Anna-Lena
Walter und Anita Henniger mit André und Kathrina
Jakob und Hildegard Schiszler
Jörg und Uwe Schiszler mit Familien
sowie alle Verwandten

Philippsthal/Werra, den 30. Juni 2004

Die Trauerfeier zur Einäscherung findet am 3. Juli 2004 um 14.30 Uhr in der Friedhofskapelle in Philippsthal statt.

Kranz in Sweden?

2004-06-28 19:58:04Z

My great great great grandparents were Carl Kranz and Louise (Larson) Kranz. They had a daughter Emma who moved to Minnesota. Any info?

Re: kranz/krantz

maertha — 2004-07-13 16:13:52Z

I think I may have some information for you. I'm researching William Kranz, born in Germany, who has brother's August and Edward. Found this info in 1900 census Livingston Cty, IL. I believe this August is your August, father to your great grandmother Mary Catherine. Have you found any more info? Also, found Mina Kranz married to Henry Hoffner 1885 in Livingston Cty, IL.
Look forward to sharing information.
Mary Hilton

Charles Kranz in Wisconsin and Michigan

KrystalPeterson51 — 2005-05-17 17:57:51Z

Would like information on a Mrs (Maggie) Charles Kranz. They were born in Wisconsin and were married in 1906 in Ludington, Mason County, Michigan. She was nee Woelky. Any help appreciated.

Simon Kranz, Johannisberg immigrated to Australia 1857

MichelleKranz — 2005-12-11 15:51:12Z

Hi Shirly ,

My Kranz family came from Johannisberg , Winkel ,and some were in Hattenheim in Hessen-Nassau. All very close to Weisbaden . I would be interested to see if there were any connections. My Great Great Grandfather Simon Kranz immigrated to Australia in 1857 but most of his family stayed around the area . Hoping to hear from you soon

Michelle Kranz

Bernardus Kranz from Hattenheim

MichelleKranz — 2005-12-11 15:51:12Z

Hi Barbara ,

Thank you for your reply. I have Bernardus KRANZ in my family tree from Hattenheim. He is noted as the Godfather of my first cousin 5th removed Bernardus MERKATOR , son of Andreas MERKATOR and Maria Barbara KRANZ .He was born in 1815 Johannisberg and his GodFather Bernardus KRANZ is noted as the son of Johannis KRANZ of Hattenheim. I'm sure I have more information on Bernard KRANZ , I will have a look for you. If you like you can mail me at m_kranz@dds.nl .

Regards

Michelle Kranz

Re: Kranz

pollyolson — 2006-01-16 15:05:48Z

My George Kranz was the brother of Phillip who moved to Hall Co., NE. I have info to share.
Polly
bobolson@moment.net

Re: Krans surname

pollyolson — 2006-01-16 15:02:42Z

I have just discovered that your Phillip was the brother of my gr-gr-grandfather George Kranz who lived in Oshkosh, WI. I would love to share information.
Polly
bobolson@moment.net

Mathias Kranz from Baden,Germany

MiriamSchwarzGraf87 — 2006-03-27 18:12:03Z

I am searching for Mathias Kranz ,born 02.24.1797 in Windschlaeg,Baden,Germany.
He emigrated to the United States in 1817.

Miriam Schwarz-Graf

mail: miriam@schwarz-graf.de
www.schwarz-graf.de

Lulabelle married Clem Kranz. Both died early 1900s lived Michigan

lotame1234 — 2005-07-20 19:52:34Z

Has anyone ever heard of Lulabelle Kranz, married to a Clem Kranz. Both died in early 1900's and lived in Michigan. Any info would be appreciated ! Thank you, Phyllis

Re: Casper Kranz

judypeterse — 2004-09-09 22:30:13Z

Linda, I am looking for a Therese Sikova (feminine form of Sika) who emigrated to Chicago in 1896 & married Frank (Frantisek) Tollar in 1900. They had at least one child before his early death in 1907, but Therese probably remarried & raised any children under another name. Does this family connect at all with your Sika line? I appreciate any info & would like to make contact with Sikova/Sika relatives or descendants. You can contact me directly at judypetersen@hotmail.com. Thanks.
Judy Petersen

Re: Searching Famous Kranz, Austria, NY, Hollywood CA

mikereite — 2004-10-13 03:45:42Z

Hi Mark - Though no connection to you, I was wondering if you know or came across children of Lillian Dorothy Kranz? Her maiden name was rudberg and her mother's maiden name was Reitelman. Lillian died in Orange county, Cal. in June 1996. she also had a sister named Lauiretta Kirschner. they were both born in Kiev, lived in NYC and I imagine moved to Beverly Hills later in their lives. Thank you. Michael Reitelman - I may be contacted at mikereite@yahoo.com

Anna Kranz

rnhanson — 2006-06-14 01:36:09Z

Looking for Anna Kranz born 2-4-1864 at Penting near Begensburg, Overpfals, Bavaria, Germany. She married Christ Zenger in America.

Re: Kranz in Sweden?

smitty_26 — 2005-10-20 04:11:53Z

I have an Erick and Sarah Kranz who moved to MN in 1892 from Sweden? Do you know of any connection? Erick and Sarah had 10 children and lived in Isanti and Anoka County in the East Bethel area.