Laabs - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Laabs from Wassau, WI

mikebartelt — 17 Jul 2001 6:55:31 GMT

Hello, I am looking for information on Florinda Bartelt who married an unidentified Laabs from teh Wassau, WI area. They had 2 children Jim and Deloris. Any information would be much appreciated. I believe that Florinda died in 1963.

Laabs in South Dakota

greeneyez2868 — 17 Apr 2005 8:59:50 GMT

My grandfather Kenneth Edward Laabs, was born in 1910. He married Frances Elenor Smith. They moved to Arizona. Kenneths' father was Albert Christopher Carl Laabs, mother was Amberzine Louise Glenn. I'm willing to share info with anyone. Email me and we'll share notes.

Laabs, Charles and Alvina Minn/WA

clemon98580 — 29 May 2006 1:44:39 GMT

Looking for any information on Charles and Alvina Laabs.
they are the parents of my grandfather Charles Wesley Laabs who was born in Lydia Minnesota in 1883. He had the following siblings:
Albert, Clara, Esther and Laura.

Thanks!
Carol Laabs Lemon
WA state

Peter Laabs

BeverlyPehkonen — 29 Jun 2001 2:24:43 GMT

I'm looking for information on Peter Laabs, born 4/2/1801 in Germany and died 2/7/1866 in Minnesota. His wife's first name was Engel (1805-1879). His son, William Fred (1833-1865), was married in Watertown, Wisconsin in 1856 to Ottilie Fredericka Wilhelmine Beuter (1833-1892). Her parents were August and Anna Beuter. Ottilie married William Riebe after William died in the Civil War. I would appreciate information on any of these names. Thanks!

Minnie Laabs

flodenj — 23 Jul 2001 1:57:13 GMT

I am trying to research the Laabs portion of my family tree. My great-great-grandfather was Albert Schwarzenstein. He married Minnie Laabs. They lived in Iowa. That's pretty much all I know for sure. However, I did find an obit for Esther Marie Magdeline Laabs, daughter of Herman Laabs that mentioned that one of the funeral services' "sponsors" was Albert Schwarzenstein so I'm guessing she was related to Minnie somehow, but can't figure out how.

In case it helps, here is what I've found so far about Esther:

Father was Herman Laabs.
Mother died on 22 Mar 1935
Esther born 24 Nov 1902 in Stapleton Twp, Chickasaw Co, IA
died 13 Dec 1937 in car accident in Canby, MN
married Harold Sillman (I have more info on Harold's family if you want it)
children: Dennis Odel - invalid (25 Aug 1930 - 10 Dec 1937)
Marlys - b. ~1931
Warren - b. ~1932
LaDonna - b. ~1934
Harold Jr. - b. ~1935

Other children of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Laabs:
William
George
Leo
Earle
Milton
Lula - married Tim Dudden
Alice - married Clarence Tilsbury
Alma - married William Nelson

Thanks for whatever help you can provide.

Laabs Family

Sue McDonald — 2 Jul 2001 3:44:27 GMT

My aunt is married to a man named Gerald Albert Laabs and he would like to find out more about his family background. His mother lived in Minnesota while he was growing up then moved to Flaggstaff, AZ after retirement. I know I need to get more info from him to get much if any info from anyone else, but I thought I would at least throw my hat in the ring. Gerald was born Sept. 1945.

Laabs

Patti Haas — 30 May 2006 3:14:30 GMT

The names you mentioned are very familiar. My husband's grandmother was Lula Laabs. Other siblings were Esther, Alma, William, Leo, George, Ernie, Milton, Alice. Their parents were Herman and Mary Laabs. They lived in Freeland Township, Yellow Medicine County and would have had a Canby address. Alma and her family still live on the family farm which has become a Century farm having been owned by Laabs family members for more than 100 years. My sister in law has more information if you need. She has attended the Laabs/Jarchow reunion in Iowa in the past. Patti Haas, Canby, MN

Theresa Laabs, Minn. (1864-1949)

DanFord84 — 9 Feb 2006 5:27:21 GMT

Theresa Laabs was married (abt 1887) to Charles Wacholz (b abt 1855, Germany). I have the two of them in the 1900 and 1920 census (District 190, Warren, Winona, Minn.). The census records only show her first name, but I get Laabs from the death certificate of one of their children (Arthur Otto) where the mother's maiden name is listed. Per the census Charles is listed as born in Germany and Theresa in Minn., but that her parents came from Prussia/Germany.

I'd appreciate any help with finding Theresa Laab's ancestry. I have plenty of info about their decendents so I don't need any help searching that direction, but I've hit a brick wall going further back. I see lots of Laabs in the area but can't find a specific connection. If you happen to bump into info on Charles Wacholz, I wouldn't mind hearing about that either. :)

Dan

Henry Laabs Obit

lavafrogg1 — 10 Feb 2006 4:17:36 GMT

Henry Laabs, a lifetime farmer in the Town of Cedarburg died Monday, March 13 at Alphonsus Hospital at the age of 90. Mr. Laabs resided at 4418 W Cedar Creek Road, Grafton.

He was born Sept. 21, 1887 in the Town of Cedarburg. On Oct. 18, 1911, Mr. Laabs married Ella Just. She preceded him in death on Nov. 29, 1915. On Feb. 1, 1919 he married Adela Laubenstein, who preceded him in death on July 6, 1968.

Mr. Laabs is survived by three sons, Walter of Grafton, Henry (Marion) of Wauwatosa, and Arnold of Cedarburg, one daughter, Edna (Arthur) Winter of Milwaukee and one brother, the Rev. Herman (Marie) Laabs of Mayville. He is also survived by four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Laabs will be held Thursday, Mar. 16 at 7:30pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton. The Rev. Jon Suelflow will officiate with burial in St. Paul Cemetery.

Mr. Laabs will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 4pm until the time of services.

The Mueller Funeral Home, Grafton, is handling the arrangements.

*Printed in the Ozaukee Press, Port Washington Wisconsin.

laabs family surname

Karissa — 19 Sep 1999 6:33:43 GMT

I am just starting to do some research on my family. My great-great grandfather was Ferdinand Laabs. I believe he lived in the Watertown, WI area. Does anyone know of any other Laabs related to Ferdidnand. I am looking to find out who his parents were.

Emily Laabs/William Nessler

JSchuster — 7 Nov 2001 1:27:40 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning Emily Laabs Nessler. My grandmother, her daughter is Lillian F. Nessler Kuharske. I'm not sure if her name is Emily or Emilia because her name was spelt differently by her children on their social security card applications. Thanks!

Gustav & Louisa (Lizzie) Laabs

carolabbott77 — 15 Aug 2004 2:30:44 GMT

I have just come across this Laabs family in South Dakota that is connected to the Storfeld family (Peter & Lizzie). I have Louisa Laabs as the daughter of Peter Storfeld. Peter & Louise also had Anna, Mary, Dora, Henry, Charly and William. Does anyone out there have information on any of these families?

Laabs

ToniMW — 20 Jul 2003 6:47:51 GMT

Hi I'm searching for the Laabs' surname. My Laabs came from Minnesota, then to South Dakota. My grandfather Kenneth Edward Laabs moved to AZ. My greatgrandfather was Albert Laabs. Check out my website for more info http://home.inreach.com/spankie

MARTIN LAABS

dhansen94 — 20 Mar 2002 7:14:31 GMT

I received a note to check this site for new messages about
Martin Laabs but find none. Does anyone have info on Martin
Laabs from Arnsberg, Province Greifenberg, Pomerania, Germany?

Frederick J. H. Labs

M_Burtzloff — 22 Jun 2002 12:51:47 GMT

I'm looking for the birthplace of Frederick J. H. Labs, born June 1, 1857 in Germany. He immigrated to the US in 1888 and settled in LeSueur County, Minnesota. His wife's name was Wilhelmina Sorgatz. According to his death certificate, his parents were Martin Labs and Anna Herfeldt. I believe the family also used the spelling "laabs".

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks, Mary

Laura Augusta Laabs

kgagon — 28 Jun 2001 2:31:16 GMT

Would appreciate information concerning family of Laura Augusta Elizabeth Laabs b.1828 Stettin Prussia; married George CLick 1848, Texas; died 1868 Texas. Know nothing of her parents or siblings.

Can't find Ellen Laabs

Margaret Galligan — 24 Jul 2003 1:46:21 GMT

I'm looking for some information about my great Grandmother Ellen Laabs. She married Frank Ramlow but they got a divoric. All I know about her was that she died in 1989 the year I was born. But I can't find any information about her family. If you have some, please send.
Thankyou! Margie
(sheelf_archer@hotmail.com)

laabs

tejoca — 27 Oct 2002 2:15:23 GMT

dear David my grandfather's name was Charles however he resided in Pembroke ontario Canada my mom's name was Emma Louise born 1904 died 1984 hope to hear from you

Terry

laabs family

tejoca — 27 Oct 2002 1:23:34 GMT

Hi my name is Terry Johnson I am from Ontario Canada & my mother was Emma Louise Laabs.She was born in 1904 in Pembroke ontario Canada.She had a sister Ida+anne(who moved to ann arbor Michigan) mom also had brothers Frank+ Bill (who moved to your country, not sure where.Harold.was also a brother I have beeen searching for my mom's ancestors for a long time to no avail. any help would be greatly appreciated. my mom's parents also came to Canada from Germany. thanks in advance for any replies........Regards Terry

New e-mail

nwgolfer — 7 Nov 2003 5:49:06 GMT

Please note my new e-mail address.
Researching LAABS from Arnsberg, Pommern.

Laabs and Peters connection?

John Peters — 18 Jul 2002 9:51:17 GMT

I am looking for a connection to the Laabs and Peters families in Wisconsin. I'll try to explain here but it gets complicated.
My Great Grandfather was Christian Peters from Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He came to the USA in 1869 and settled in NE Wisconsin. On both in declaration of intent and his Naturalization papers, the Witness was Charles Laabs. Charles Labbs was married to Louisa Klawitter. They were Witnesses for my Grandfathers Baptism (August Peters). My Mother tells me now, that my Dad(deceased) said he was somehow related to the Laabs. That brings me to this question: Do any of you have a Peters in your family tree????
Thanks,

Kenneth Knecht

Lester Laabs — 10 Mar 2001 1:46:14 GMT

Would like to get some up to date information for my family tree.
address..c2i2.com Thanks

Arthur Laabs

rnork — 27 Jun 2001 8:13:58 GMT

I am looking for information on Arthur T. Laabs b August 01, 1885 m Elsie Donner, c Virginia Elsie Laabs, Jane Laabs and Roger Laabs. They lived in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Winnebago Co. area.

Thank You

Johannes Laab

BHolm5270 — 3 Sep 2001 5:51:54 GMT

Do enyone now enything abaut Johannes Laab
or hes two sister's Oline and Elise.
They left Norway for N.Y. USA ab. 1900.
Their mother's meiden name was Holm.

What I've found...

Jarrett Laabs — 14 Mar 2001 2:52:46 GMT

William Laabs - civil war vet. MN 10th infantry. Lived in LeSuer Cnty. in Minnesota in 1862. at age 29.

Herman Laabs - married Meena Muchow (daughter of Frederick and Wilhelmina Muhow) after she killed her 1st husband Fred Rose by locking him out in the cold thus causing him to catch pneumonia.

Albert Laabs & Marvin Laabs - sons of Herman Laabs

Roger Laabs (my father) - son of ALbert Laabs. Born 1945.

My father, Roger, spawned me, Jarrett Laabs, and my brothers Matthew and Thomas.

this lineage is fairly solid. i just want to make absolutely sure William is Herman's father. anyone know? Once I discover this, i can start linking back to pre-civil war periods.

any help? e-mail me at jayl@conceptgroup.com

Descendant of Minnesota Laabs?

Jarrett Laabs — 14 Mar 2001 1:18:48 GMT

Descendent of William Laabs? My grandfather Albert Laabs was the son of Herman Laabs whom i think was one of Williams sons. Herman Married a widow named Meena Muchow (she locked her drunk husband, Fred Rose, out of the house and he died of pneumonia.) William fought in the Minnesota 10th regiment. he lived in Dryden in sibley cty. in Minnesota. anyone know of william laabs and who his sons were?

The story of the Texas Laabs

Alex Laabs — 12 Mar 2001 3:59:05 GMT

Okay, here is the story, as it was told to me. Two Laabs brothers both left germany, leaving one brother behind. The last brother lost all the Laabs holdings to gambling. When he came to Mexico to tell the other what had happened, one of them immediatley had a heart attack.

This explains the heart disease in this branch of the family, if nothing else. I don't know if that screwed all you guys up or even helped you a little bit...but I felt that I had to contribute something.

P.S. Any word on a coat of arms?

von Laabs

Brian Laabs — 5 Jun 2000 6:38:05 GMT

I have a "story" that was passed on to me via the internet that indicates that the Laabs surname was originally von Laabs. Does anyone have any info?

Help! I'm a novice.

mlaabs — 29 Mar 2005 2:57:36 GMT

Hello,
As you know, my name is Michael Scott Laabs, son
of Michael Lester Laabs. My grandfather's name is
Lester Otto (spelling?) Laabs and his deceased wife
Clara Laabs. The were living in the outskirts of
Chicago, I can't remember the town. My grandfather
currently lives in Pocatello near his daughter Linda
Hall. With limited information that I have, can
someone please help me? I would die to know where
my family comes from and meet other relatives out
there. That would be like a dream come true.
Thanks for taking the time to read this message.

Yours Truly,
Michael S. Laabs

Randy Loper

Lester Laabs — 9 Mar 2001 8:41:28 GMT

Need information about your family.
My e-mail is llaabs@c2i2.com

Lester Otto Laabs

mlaabs — 29 Mar 2005 2:57:36 GMT

Looking for anyone that is related to, know of
my grandfather.
Please email me at MLaabs@excite.com
Thanks

Robert Knecht

Lester Laabs — 10 Mar 2001 1:48:28 GMT

Would like to get some up to date information about you and your family for my family tree. e-mail address c2i2.com Thanks

LAABS-Germany-Minnesota-Washington

mightycelt — 30 May 2002 6:03:20 GMT

Looking for ancestors/family of Frederick Laabs born circa 1845 in Germany and married to a Hannah Tuich (sp) who had been born about 1867, also in Germany. Will exchange info. Thanks. Ron

Family Tree

Lester Laabs — 9 Mar 2001 8:31:06 GMT

Randy Loper, I could use some information about your family. Would that be possible?
e-mail me..llaabs@c2i2.com

Looking for my twin

Brian Laabs — 5 Jun 2000 6:42:28 GMT

Well not really. My parents are Alfred Harriet Laabs of Colby, Wi. About 8 years ago I discovered there is another Brian Laabs from Menomonie, Wi. We even share the same birthdate. I can not be sure he was born in Menomonie but he did attend college there. Our birth dates are 2-17-70.

thanks,