Lessing - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

UPDATE: Rubin Lessing of Dorna Vatra

GenealogicalGenie — 2009-06-07 14:43:14Z

I have since found more information on my great grandfather...I have found out that he had another brother named Hermann and a sister whose name my grandmother can't remember at this time...

From my research, I believe that the family last name was indeed LESSIG and not LESSING...

Re: Charles Lessing from Germany August 26, 1853

bonnieperk1 — 2008-08-19 22:37:23Z

I am related to you. On my grandmother's christening certificate, the sponcers names are Herr Heinrich Georg Fredrich Hubener and Madame Anna gebr Lessing. Anna is a half sister to my great,great grandmother Caroline Lessing.
I would like to talk with you if posible. I have Charles' original citizenship paper and will be glad to copy these certificates for you.
I do not have Charles Lessing's parents or grandparents. If you have any information I would appreciate it if we could exchange what we each have.
I know you have waited for years to receive this information. I just researched the board last month but had to return home where my records were to make sure the records I had were correct.

bonnie perk 985-542-6754 If I'm not home leave a message and I'll call back.

Re: Lessing Weismuller and Andres in Germany, Philadelphia

ingohmes — 2008-05-21 12:41:41Z

Where in the world is this "Grabbatz" region? My ancestor also came from Grabbatz and went to Bukowina/Austria, but i can't find a town or a region named Grabbatz. Does anybody know, where it was or is?
And I am looking for Information about family "Hirschmüller", "Kunzelmann", "Strobel" from Czernowitz/Bukowina (today Ucraine)

ingohmes

Re: Lessing Weismuller and Andres in Germany, Philadelphia

ingohmes — 2008-05-21 12:38:27Z

Re: Charles Lessing from Germany August 26, 1853

shamale — 2007-11-27 18:55:18Z

There is a listing of a family of Lessings that came over in 1854 on the Heinrich von Gagern to New Orleans. This could be your Lessings. There was an Anna, age 13 on the manifest. In addtion, the manifest lists the following Lessings:

Carl (Charles) Lessing age 42 (occupation surgeon)
Cheissts Lessing (female) age 46 (spelling of first name uncertain, and there are scratchouts on the manifest)
Carl Lessing, male, age 8
Hermann age 10, male
Otto, age 5, male

All are listed as being from Hersberg on the manifest.

Seeking information on John Lessing

shamale — 2007-08-31 19:21:17Z

Hi,

I am seeking information on John Gottlieb Lessing. German spelling of the name is believed to be Johann Gottlieb Laessig (the "a" and umlaut--two dots over it). John emigrated to the US before 1855. He was followed by his family who are known to have emigrated in 1855. His wife's name is Ernestine (or Ernstine) Wilhelmine Laessing (maiden name Hartel or Hertel--a probably an umlaut a also). John was born in Crimmitschau, Saxony in 1821. His wife Ernestine emigrate with at least (and possibly more) children, whose names were Mary, Hermann, Anna, and Hugo. Three more children were known to have been born in the US after they emigrated, and their names were Bertha, Henry (Heinrich), and Charles (Karl). John's occupation in Saxony was a wooldyer. His father's name is supposed to have been Hugo J. Lessing, but I have no confirmation of this other than family lore of unknown reliability. I am seeking information as to John's parents, Hugo, and his mother's name which is unknown, and possibly the name of the church where he was born or baptized for further research. John and his family lived in Red Bud, IL until John's death in a wagon accident in 1862. I have no information records on his death or where buried. I have done extensive research on John's children through census, death and marriage records and have a fairly accurate tree spanning about 4 generations of John's descendents.

Family lore has it that John's wife sailed to the US on a sailboat by way of New Orleans with ten children, and he had a total of 12 children however census and other records from 1860 show only four children mentioned above and Bertha who had just been born when this census was taken plus the two sons born in the US mentioned above, so I do not thing the 10 children number is correct. I have been unable to account for any of the missing children so any information as to their existence would be appreciated also.

Rubin Lessing of Dorna Vatra

GenealogicalGenie — 2007-04-03 02:11:31Z

I am the Great Granddaughter of Rubin and Ester Lessing...All I know is that Rubin was born on Apr 25, 1885, married Ester Distenfeld in 1908 and had three children, one of which was my grandmother Dorothy, and they settled in Philadelphia.

Rubin had a brother Abraham who was born about a year after him but when he came to the United States, he somehow got the last name as Lessig instead of Lessing and never changed it back to Lessing once he settled his US roots.

Re: Arthur Lessing, b. 1904, New Jersey

kerrylaberge — 2007-03-08 21:26:30Z

Gustav was my ggg grandfather,Emil's, brother!

Their father was Joseph born in Germany in 1824. Their mother was Mary born aprox. 1830 in Germany.

The family lived in NYC after they immigrated to the US. I have the kids as Gustav b.1854, Emil b.1857, a girl (can't read the name) b. 1858, Jacob 1863 and Arthur b.1866.

Emil married a Dorothy Brown and together they had at least two children. Raymond E. in 1874 and Gould Agustus in 1881. Gould married Gladys Elizabeth Heal and together they had Raymond b. 1908 and Mabel 1809. Mabel married Warren Moore...and the list goes on.

I haven't done a ton of research on the family yet, but I do have a family tree on ancestry.com. Do you have a tree online?

:)
Kerry
unionized@comcast.net

Re: Frederick Lessing, born PA in 1876

aplessing — 2007-01-08 17:56:41Z

I am Arthur Lessing, Bob was my Uncle. I met him twice that I recall - I was 9 when he passed. My father's name (your great-uncle) was Paul Lessing. Before Bob was an Episcopal priest, he was a lawyer and a Judge in Torrance CA; that's where I was born and raised; I have lived in Hawaii since 1982. I would love to share with you whatever you have. Bob had two daughters, whose names I frankly don't remember; I was too young. I found the Lessing Family Bible dating back to the 19th century Europe, where the Lessing family is from - it is being kept by an old friend of your Mother's in OR – Judy Webster. I don’t have any children, so we both thought that the Bible should go to someone on Bob’s side – I guess that would be you.

Please, contact me direct at apl@hawaii.rr.com sometimes these contact addresses are screened by the provider, so spelled out my direct address is apl at hawaii dot rr dot com.

I look forward to hearing from you and sharing.

Gould Agustus Lessing born 1881

kerrylaberge — 2007-01-08 15:55:12Z

I am looking for infomration regarding Gould Agustus Lessing born aprox. 1881.

His parents may have been Amile Lessing and Dorothy Brown. He was mariied to Gladys Elizabeth Heal and their daughter was Mabel Lessing Moore. They most likely lived in upstate New York.

Any information about this family would be great appreciated!

Kerry

unionized@comcast.net

Re: Frederick Lessing, born PA in 1876

wdye119 — 2007-01-08 05:23:48Z

Hi,
My name is Wendy and Frederick Lessing was my great grandfather. His son Robert was my mother's father, an Episcopal priest who died in 1964. I know he (Robert) wrote several books. My mother has a family picture of Frederick Lessing, wife & children. If you'd like I can scan & send to you. Please let me know if you have any info on my grandfather I would love to learn more about him & his family:)

Re: Dr. Samuel Lessing b. Bavaria abt 1814, lived in Illinois; need ancestry

gloriaquiroz12 — 2006-12-04 19:04:57Z

I see a
Clara Lessing married Oscar F. Huntley on 1 Nov 1866 in
Cole County, Illinois, is this your Clara????

gloriaquirozvallejo@yahoo.com

Re: Dr. Samuel Lessing b. Bavaria abt 1814, lived in Illinois; need ancestry

gloriaquiroz12 — 2006-11-16 14:39:04Z

I see in 1860 census, Olney, richland, Illinois,
Saml Lessing age 45, he is born in Germany
Rebecca age 43
Clarence age 18
Bromfield age 15
Hester A. age 13
Harriet E. age 10
Sophia E. age 6

Do you think this is the right family, I can tell you a little
about Sophia E.
Gloria
gloriaquirozvallejo@yahoo.com

Re: Lessing Family in Texas

dfr834 — 2006-09-14 02:13:01Z

I am looking for information on William Harmon Lessing, whom I found living in Colorado County in 1870 Census.

Re: Frederick Lessing, born PA in 1876

2006-07-29 23:11:34Z

The earlier message from 1876, indicated the wrong century - Frederick Lessing was born in 1876 and served in the Spanish American War - he had two sons Robert and Paul and a Brother Rudolph. Any info would be great...

Re: Clifford Allen Lessing

2004-12-08 04:47:31Z

Hi how do you know clifford he was my grandfather i am his oldest grandchild can you email me and maybe we can talk

New Administrator for Lessing Message Board

footstep — 2004-09-19 14:00:37Z

This is just a quick introduction, to let you know that I have just assumed administration of the Lessing Message Board (note: that the administrator for the Lessing List-Serve has not changed).

My name is Molly Ramage, I am a Milliner in Seattle, and like most of you, I have found myself more involved in genealogy than I could have imagined. I am descended from lines that came to the US from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England and France, and I administer several lists and boards for those family names.

I want to thank my predecessors on the board for their work and efforts to keep things going in the past, and I will do my best to continue their efforts.

Please drop me a line privately if there is anything that I can help you with, or if it is related to Lessing genealogy, simply post it to the board.

Molly
mollyramage@msn.com

Clifford Allen Lessing

cantorjoeocho — 2004-08-03 20:43:43Z

Clifford Allen Lessing

Clifford Allen Lessing on Sunday, August 1, 2004. Father of Peter Lessing, Pamela L. Williamson, Susan L. Hindie and the late Stephen M. Lessing. Survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Son of the late Benjamin Lessing and Martha Becker Lessing. Age 81 years. A native of Elgin, IL and a resident of Terrytown, LA for the past 20 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 9:00 a.m. until service time. Interment Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery.

RE: Martha P. Lessing Leber of New Orleans

2003-09-09 14:04:56Z

Tom,

It was good to hear from you. Your Grandmother, Maude, and my husband's mother
Lillian, were sisters.

I have information, dates, places, etc. that I'm sure you're interested in. I also would like to have information from you, especially anything you found in Finland.

I'd prefer to correspond through email. My email address is akblillulu@aol.com. If not, I'll send information through the message board.

Audrey Borde

Martha P. Lessing Leber of New Orleans

2003-09-09 14:02:53Z

I am the grandson of Martha P. Lessing Leber of New Orleans. I'm working in Kuwait now, so, far from our family records.

Martha and August Albert Leber had 4 children: Marion (my mother), Louis Lessing, Lloyd Robert and August Albert (Al) Junior. Al still lives in NO.

Since I had the opportunity to visit Finland this past summer, I started to search in earnest my grandmother's heritage, since I understand her father was from Finland.

I'll be happy to share information I have.

Andrew Rudolph Lessing

2003-09-09 14:01:21Z

Dee,
I have just begun researching Lessing. All of the information I have is on people I know are related to Andrew Rudolph Lessing. I don't have a Wiliam Harmon Lessing in my information. I also have not gathered a lot of miscelanneous information on Lessings in general. I will be on the lookout for the information you are looking for the next time I go to the library in search of Lessings. Do you have any additional information on him?
Audrey Borde

William Harmon Lessing

2003-09-09 13:59:53Z

My wife's ggrandfather was William Harmon Lessing,
according to the 1870 US Census for colorado County
Texas; Harmon Lessing was age 25 and born in LA. I am searching for
his parents, but do not have enough information to know for sure.

Otto Frederick Lessing m. Johanna Sophia Wilhelmine Weigerd(s)

2003-09-09 13:58:37Z

I am researching the Lessing family in the New Orleans area. Otto Frederick Lessing m. Johanna Sophia Wilhelmine Weigerd(s). One of their children Andrew Rudolph Lessing m Amanda F. Blumberg in New Orleans in mid 1880's. My husband's mother, Lillian Henriette Lessing was born in 1901. Any other information on Lessings would be appreciated.

Frederick Lessing, born in 1776

2003-09-09 13:56:54Z

I happened by this message board and wondered if any of you could fill in a couple of gaps for me. My grandfather's name was Frederick Lessing, born in 1776 (I believe in PA). He had a brother Albert and his first wife's surname was Pike.

Lessing Family in Argentina, Germany and Pennsilvania

2003-09-09 13:52:16Z

I am from Argentina. what I know from my father is that my grandparents lived in Germany and had to leave to Argentina during WWII. My dad's uncle went to PA and the other two I believe to Argentina where I was born as well. I need to know if anyone here has done any research in Germany. That is indeed where I think I will have to do reasearch if I hope to find past my fathers gradfather, I would appreciate any help from people who have done research themselves, such as where to start.

thanks,

andres

Lessing Family in Texas

2003-09-09 13:50:28Z

If anyone needs info on Texas Lessings let me know.
My email is
MKnodel25@aol.com

Arthur Lessing, b. 1904, New Jersey

2003-09-09 13:49:39Z

I am trying to track down my relatives. Father: Arthur Lessing, b. 1904, New Jersey, d. 1987. Grandfather: Gustav, b. 1854, New York City, d. 1927. GGrandfather: Joseph, b.?? probably Germany. Would appreciate any help.

Lessing Weismuller and Andres in Germany, Philadelphia

2003-07-09 18:22:48Z

are you looking for andres or lessing?
my "andres" kin came from germany in the grabbatz region. they had 4 sons josf,henry,jacob,john-mydad/ dad was born philadelphia 5-14-108 and then they went back to germany/henry jacob died there of measles. grandma's maiden name was Weismuller. the great grandpa was joseph/johann.
let me hear from you if there is a connecion. thanks, phyllis

Re: Amelia LESSING, descendant of Gotthold Ephraim LESSING?

2001-09-13 02:03:58Z

If you are referring to the playwrite/poet form Hamburg, about 1720-1790 then he is related to Karl Lessing, a brother. My grandfather George Lessing is from the same family, only a Peter Lessing. Do you have any more info on when the family came from Germany? My sister is working on our geneology and any information is greatly appreciated. We can also help you , possibly.

Please write.

Jim Sukovich

Charles Lessing from Germany August 26, 1853

NWarner7165 — 2003-09-09 13:46:44Z

I am searching for more information about the Charles Lessing family who came to America, leaving Germany about August 26, 1853, and settling in New Orleans. They were from Hertzberg, Kingdom of Prussia. Mrs Lessing died of dysentery aboard ship and was buried at sea. There were 3 children---Anna who was about 14 and the oldest, is my great grandmother--married to Henry George Frederick Hubener. There was another girl and a boy whose names I don't have. They are the ones I'm searching for. The last they were heard of, they were both unmarried and living in Norco, LA. If anyone has information regarding this family, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

Amelia LESSING, descendant of Gotthold Ephraim LESSING?

austring — 2003-09-09 13:53:29Z

Do you know of an Amelia Hannah Frederica LESSING, who could be a child
of the other LESSINGs who went to the US? She would have been born c1840,
and she married a William Alexander JONES and had at least one son, Edward
Everett JONES, born Sep1864 somewhere near Washington DC.

Can you trace your descent back to Gotthold Ephraim LESSING?

Thanks!

Dr. Samuel Lessing b. Bavaria abt 1814, lived in Illinois; need ancestry

jabiii — 2003-05-25 04:12:50Z

Looking for anybody with information on ancestry of Dr. Samuel Lessing, born in Bavaria about 1814, emigrated to America about 1835, married 'Rebecca', born about 1817, lived in Wnnebago County, Illinois as well as spent some time in Indiana. May have been postmaster in Parkersburg, Illinois. Desire information on his ancestry as well as the name and ancestry of his wife. His daughter, Clara Lessing is my Gr-Gr-Grandmother. Thank you

Dr. LESSING, fuel consultant WW2

AnthonyBrown899 — 2003-09-09 13:48:37Z