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Re: motz's

albert1705 — 2009-09-26 15:48:58Z

I wish to share information. Please see the Motz line I have on my website: http://www.aemyers.net/genealogy

Dwain M. 'Peanuts' Motz

JIWelsch — 2009-07-03 13:57:21Z

BETTENDORF, Iowa -- Dwain M. 'Peanuts' Motz, 87, Bettendorf, formerly of Bennett, died Friday, May 20, 2005, at Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Pleasant Valley.

The Rev. Charles Mills will officiate the services. Musical selections will be provided by organist, Charyn Mills, and vocalist, Henry Bentley. Casket bearers are members of the Bennett American Legion Post 104. Burial will be at Inland Cemetery, Bennett, with military rites, provided by the Bennett American Legion Rixe-Lausen Post 104.

Memorials may be made to Bennett American Legion Post 104.

Mr. Motz was born Sept. 29, 1917, in Bennett, the son of William and Minnie Walker Motz. He married Juanita L. Paulsen Oct. 12, 1941, in Bennett. She preceded him in death Jan. 8, 1987.

He was a veteran of World War II, having served the U.S. Army in the European Theater.

He owned and operated Motz Plumbing and Heating, Bennett, for many years, retiring in 1984.

He was a 60-year member of the Bennett American Legion Rixe-Lausen Post 104. He enjoyed boating, water skiing, fishing, bowling and golf. He had three holes-in-one at courses in Iowa and Arizona.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda Hauber of Kansas City, Mo.; a son, Ken Motz and wife Diane of LeClaire; a sister, Melba Horstmann and husband Fred of Bennett; two granddaughters, Erika Wagner of Bethlehem, Pa., and Christy Kennell of Belton, Mo.; a grandson, Troy Motz of West Des Moines; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a granddaughter, Amy Hauber.

Re: Paul Motz

jeffreymotz1 — 2009-06-18 22:50:20Z

Leslie was my father; I never knew Paul.

Re: Motz in Pembroke Maine

eugenepstein — 2009-05-27 23:54:40Z

I have a lot of information on this line; I follow the children of Fred and Carrie (Caroline). If you are still looking, let me know.

Re: Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's *

dickmotz — 2008-10-13 13:51:32Z

Sorry ... Not in my line. Have no info on him.

Re: Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's *

carolynporter1 — 2008-10-12 20:40:27Z

Sorry, no i have no info on a James H Motz

Re: Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's *

SherrieWestbrooks — 2008-10-12 20:36:32Z

Have you been able to find anything on a James H. Motz date of birth 1899 he lived in West Virginia and Ohio?

Re: Everett Calvin Motz

keilahanne — 2008-08-21 13:56:27Z

Everett Calvin is my great-great-grandfather. What would you like to know?

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/l/a/Kelli-A-Cla...

Re: Everett Calvin Motz

kevinallmaras — 2008-08-21 08:35:11Z

new e-mail kevinallmaras@yahoo.com

Re: Motz Family

Texian1822 — 2008-04-03 00:42:04Z

Lincoln County is above Charlotte.... The Motz family owned a hotel and a textile mill in Lincolnton in the early to mid 1800s.

WILSON MOTZ FAMILY *

Melissapedersen67 — 2004-09-14 19:05:33Z

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNOWS MORE ABOUT WILSON A. MOTZ b. 29 SEP 1885....HAD 2 DAUGHTERS,
LOUISE & ELINOR.....
WOULD LOVE TO BE IN CONTACT WITH RELATIVES.

John Christian Motz 1872 Pennsylvania & *

2005-06-03 21:26:12Z

I found this in some old books, not my line but thought someone might recognise these Motz's

BIOGRAPHICAL 1249

JOHN CHRISTIAN FISHER MOTZ â€”John C. F. Motz, who is manager and treasurer of the Motz Lumber Company, of Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania is a man of character, progressive and enterprising, doing all in his power to serve the best interests of the community in which his forefathers for two generations have worthily borne a prominent part.
John Motz, great-grandfather of John C. F Motz, was a native of Woodward, Center county, Pennsylvania, born in 1758 died in 1802. He married Mary Whitmer, born October 9, 1767 died March 13, 1839 Their second son, John Motz Jr., grandfather of John C. F. Motz, was horn January 6,, 1792 on the old homestead at Woodward, and there died in 1852. He married, December 11, 1827 Elizabeth Fisher, born at Fishers Ferry, Northumberland County Pennsylvania, November 1, 1800 and died January 3, 1882 Their second son, John Christian Motz,, father of John C. F. Motz, was horn on the old homestead at Woodward, June 22, 1832, and died there, January 17, 1893 After completing his studies, he became a merchant at Woodward, and later added other lines of activity, the principal one being the banking house of John C. Motz & Company, at Millheim, of which he was the chief promoter and first president. In 1865 he became a member of the United Evangelical church, and for many years was superintendent of the Sunday school, and in politics was a Republican. Mr. Motz married, November 14, 1869 Miranda A. Reigard, born May 25, 1835 daughter of Dr. Jacob and Lucinda (Wagner) Reigard, residents of Freeport, Illinois. Children of Mr. and Mrs. Motz 1. William R. born in Woodward, September 1, 1870; conducts the business of his fatherâ€™s estate; is a. Republican in politics. 2. John Christian Fisher, of whom further. 3. Jacob F., born February 5, 1874, Owner of Crescent Electric and Manufacturing Company Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; a member of the Presbyterian church in Pittsburgh, and a Republican in politics.
John Christian Fisher Motz was born in Woodward, Center County, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1872. He was a student at Dickinson Seminary at Williamsport, Pennsylvania State College, and Eastman Business College, from which he was graduated in 1890. In the following year, 1891 with the assistance of his father, he opened a general store in Woodward, which he conducted successfully until 1901, which occurred in Cleveland, Ohio, at the home of her son, Jacob F., March, 1906,

1250 OLD AND NEW WESTMORELAND

Later Mr. Motz became general manager of the Bellefonte, Aaronsburg & Youngstown Turnpike Road Company. This turnpike running from Mifflinburg, Union county, to the Old Fort. Center county, a distance of thirty-six miles. having seven toll gates. He gradually worked into the lumber business, having a large mill at Woodward and several portable mills in the mountain district, and in 1901 the mill at Woodward was destroyed by fire, together with the entire stock of lumber at the yards, entailing a great financial loss. At the same time he had charge of two grist mills, one at Woodward and the other located near Coburn, called the Pine Creek mill.
Having decided to investigate other fields, Mr. Motz visited the town of Monessen. and finding the prospects enticing, he located there and formed a partnership with a Mr. Coryell a contractor, they opening up a lumber and general contracting business, but Mr. Coryell being greatly in debt, the partnership was dissolved six weeks later. Mr. Motz taking over the business by appointing a receiver. Two years and a half later, all of the indebtedness being paid, the business continued as The Motz Lumber Company. As Mr. Motz had no knowledge of the building business. his experience having been entirely in the manufacturing end, he took a correspondence course in architecture and building, studying at night, and so developed out of an insolvent business one of the most flourishing contracting concerns in the Monongahela River Valley. In 1910 The Motz Lumber Company was incorporated, taking in employees as partners, and at the present time (1918) is one of the largest businesses of its kind in Westmoreland county. In June, 1915, Mr. Motz organized the Monessen Pure Ice Company, manufacturing ice by the most modern process, also handling cold storage. The plant has been very successful, running to full capacity, and is doing its part towards alleviating the great ice famine of 1918. Mr. Motz is also interested in other enterprises. He is a member of the Board of Trade of Monessen, has been active in forwarding community progress in many ways. and with the assistance of Harry Lehowitz, planned and promoted the largest Marathon race run in the Monongahela River Valley, in the interest of sports. Mr. Motz is a member of the Methodist church of Monessen, in which he takes an active interest, serving in the capacity of superintendent of the Sunday school for a number of years.
Mr. Motz married, September 2, 1907, Ray Whitsett Ruse, daughter of David P. Whitsett. of Whitsett, Fayette county. Pennsylvania, at that time a resident of Chicago. Three Sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Motz, the eldest, John Christian Fisher, Jr.. being the only one living.

BIOGRAPHICAL 345

JACOB FRANCIS MOTZâ€”In the field of electrical engineering, for which he prepared early in life, Mr. Motz has pursued an interesting career, with brief periods spent in other business and industrial connections, Through previous business relations he has been identified with Pittsburgh interests, in 1916 entering the ranks of her independent manufacturers as president of the Crescent Electric and Manufacturing Company, of which he is still (1921) president.
Jacob Francis Motz was born in Woodward, Pa., Feb. 5, 1874, son of John Christian and Amelia Miranda (Reighard) Motz, of Woodward. his father a banker. real estate dealer, and merchant of that place. Mr. Motz there attended the public schools, and after preparatory study entered Pennsylvania State College, whence he was graduated in 1896 with the degree of Bachelor of Science In electrical engineering. His first practical experience in electrical work was as a wire-man for an electrical contractor of Philadelphia, where he was a power house engineer. In February, 1897, he came to the Pittsburgh district and became foreman of the electrical department of the Homestead Steel Works, In which employ he remained until the spring of 1900. At that time he went South to Ensley, Ala., and accepted the electrical superintendency of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company, with whom he was associated for one year. He filled the same position with the Phoenix Iron Works, of Phoenixville, Pa., in 1902. and subsequently was for a time active in contracting and building lines in Monessen, Pa. In 1905, Mr. Motz became testing engineer for the Electric Controller Manufacturing Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, and after one year in the home offices of that company returned to Pittsburgh as the representative of the company in that city. He continued in charge of their Pittsburgh Interests until 1916, when he resigned to organize a business of his own. This enterprise took the form of the Crescent Electric and Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of armature and field coils and commutators, witl1 an extensive repair department, and under his direction the company has pursued a course of steady growth and prosperity.
Mr. Motz is a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, an associate member of the Iron and Steel Electrical Engineers, a technical man of high stand-ing in his profession. A wide experience and comprehensive knowledge of the needs of the electrical market have contributed to the upbuilding of a prominently successful business, a reputation for reliability and quality

HISTORY OF PITTSBURGH 346

fostered by carefully scrupulous methods of dealing. Mr. Motz is a member of the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, and the Pittsburgh Credit Menâ€™s Association. He is also a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, to which he was elected in his college years, and attends the First Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Motz married, in Mifflinburg, Pa., June 14, 1899, Elizabeth Brubaker, and their Children are: John Robert, born 1902.; William Fisher, born 1905; and Francis B.. born 1905; twins; and Helen E., horn 1908. The family residence is at No.6 Buffalo street.

marriage: Mr. and Mrs. Dick Motz of Terre Haute, IN - 50th anniv *

lynn1972_1 — 2005-10-20 23:31:11Z

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Motz of Terre Haute will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in Oregon Baptist Church Family Life Center, with entertainment planned at 4:30.

Friends and relatives are invited. Cards are welcome.

The Motzes were married Nov. 24, 1955.

Hosts are the couple's four children

OBIT: Joseph "Joe" S. Motz, age 86 *

colanglo — 2006-06-04 04:38:48Z

MOTZ Joseph "Joe" S. Motz, age 86, of Upper Arlington, died Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was a graduate of Grandview Heights High School, where he was a member of the Brotherhood of Rooks, and The Ohio State University, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. A Civil Engineer, Joe worked on the Alaska Highway prior to his 42 year employment with the Austin Company, retiring as Manager of the Canadian Division. He was an avid birder and member of Columbus Audubon, as well as a Civil War Historian and member of the Civil War Roundtable. He was also a Deacon of Covenant Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ruth; daughters, Barbara (Sandy) Casper and Elizabeth Harding; grandchildren, Brandon (Erica) and Steven Casper, and Bradley and Cameron Harding; sister, Helen Hively; brother, William (Janet) Motz; many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2070 Ridgecliff Road, where friends will be received following the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2070 Ridgecliff Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221 or Columbus Audubon, P.O. Box 141350, Columbus, Ohio 43214 in his memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road.To send expressions of sympathy, visit www.schoedinger.com

Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 5/21/2006 - 5/22/2006.

Will of Henry Motz and Will of George Motz *

2006-06-23 18:19:58Z

I have the wills of Henry Motz and George Motz living in Madison County Alabama. They are dated 1885 and 1917. I will mail them to whoever needs them. I thought they might be my line but were not.

Re: Philipp Motz - Manhattan/France

jbpowers — 2007-01-31 01:28:25Z

OK! Got the documentation. My best guess is that you're descended from Phllip (the son, b: abt 1848). And I say that because you mentioned that your grandfathers siblings were Philip, Alfred and Susan. The dates don't seem to match up and I can't find your grandfather(he was born after the 1880 census and may be off on his own before 1900?). In any case here's why I say that:

The 1900 Census from Brooklyn, New York lists the following
Household:

Frederick Motz, age 39, Head,Baker, Born -New York
Mary Motz, age 38, Wife, Born - New York
Frederick Motz,Jr., son, age 13, Born - New York
Archie Motz, son, age 8, Born-New York
George Motz, son, age 3, Born - New York
Susie Motz, daughter, age 14, Born - New York
Philip Motz, nephew, age 12, Born - New York
Alfred Motz, nephew, age 22, Born - New York
Susie Motz, niece, age 9 , Born - New York

So, although the birth dates are off for everyone but Alfred and your grandfather is not included, there are Philip, Alfred, and Susan Motz, all siblings. Also, earlier Census's records list Philip's wife as Susan. I also found an index of NYC deaths that lists Philip Motz dying on 21 March 1900, which would explain why the children are living with their Uncle.

I didn't want to make this too lengthy for the Board, but if you'd like, I'd be happy to send you the rest of the information I have in an email.

Joanne

Re: Philipp Motz - Manhattan/France

jbpowers — 2007-01-29 13:57:18Z

It certainly looks like we may be related somehow, although I'm not quite sure where it all fits in just yet. I have to dig through the information that I pulled together last year when I was going down the Motz line. Because Philip, Alfred, Susan and George, are all names that I recall from the research. The George that I have (son of Philipp and Barbara) was born abt.1862. He's 8 in the 1870 Census and 17 in the 1880 Census.

Philipp (the original) from Alsace, also had two brothers who came over and settled in College Point,(Balthasar and Jacob) so it could be one of those lines as well. Let me find the folder out when I get home tonight and check it out.

Joanne

Re: Philipp Motz - Manhattan/France

dickmotz — 2007-01-28 18:17:50Z

After studying your info, it appears that we are related!!!
My Grandfather (Frank George Motz) is apparently the son of one of the people you mentioned.
It would be my guess it would be George the son of Philipp due to the filter down of the name of George.
This is only a guess though. Do you have any other info on this branch??
So this is what I assume (I know…bad word!!). Maybe I should say an educated guess??:
1. Philipp [b: 1818 Alsace France]
2. George [b:?]
3. Frank George Motz [b: 1 Apr 1881 in College Point NY (Queens) (My Grandfather)]
4. Walter Ross Motz [b: 6 Jan 1906 in Washington DC (my dad)]
5 Walter Richard Motz [b: 5 May 1938 in Columbus, OH (me)]

Re: Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's

2004-11-28 17:49:14Z

Thank you so very much for your reply. It has been 2 years since I posted that message and have since then discovered much about my family.
Johann Jacob Matz and Susanna Catherine Kiltzer Matz and 6 year old Jacob Adam Matz arrived in New Youk, USA on July 4, 1837
These were my Great, Great Grandparents

Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's *

2002-08-04 15:19:18Z

I have researched my Motz family tree. What I have is Jacob Motz born about 1809 married Catherine (Kilzer?) born about 1812 in Germany --(Bad Kessingen?) had four children
Jacob Motz born 5-2-1831 died 9-30-1909
Caroline Motz born 9-25-1834 died 3-13-1921
Catherine Motz
Thabold Motz.
I do have complete info on first two children Jacob(of which I am decended) and Caroline which married a Becker. I do not have any info on Catherine or Thabold but had heard rumors that Catherine had drowned at a young age. The Motz family was from Ohio. I think near Salem Ohio.
but some of this family is from Marrietta,Ohio.

motz *

2003-06-20 16:24:54Z

Seeking information on the family of Frank Motz (Moats) who married Alice Cummins. Alice was born in 1884 in Va. Frank born about the same time. Couple may have moved to NY after married. Believe children included Carlisle Motz, Frank Motz and Ross Motz

Re: Will of Henry Motz and Will of George Motz

2006-06-23 19:56:30Z

They are ours.....would LOVE LOVE LOVE to read them!
Melissa
Akron, Ohio

toyota@neo.rr.com

Re: MOTZ from Cincinnati

2004-08-17 15:32:38Z

That case is 3 years old but I still have contact with Kirt and Jimmy ... I can get you in touch, this does sound familiar and I know they had a sister.

Re: Motz

2004-12-18 01:57:55Z

The other day I found a birth certificate framed in a local antique shop dated 26 January 1839 of an infant Motz. I thought I would post this message in case this is of interest to the Motz family. The certificate was written in the old German Script and to the best of my ability I was able to identify the Father as Daniel Motz and mother was Susan. The certificate was from a very detailed location in Pennsylvania (i.e. I believe a town, township, and county was listed) but I didn't have time to transcribe. If someone has an interest I would go and study the script in more detail and try to transcribe and translate more information.

Best Regards,
Steve Gehling

Re: Philipp Motz - Manhattan/France

jbpowers — 2006-05-05 19:55:22Z

Some additional information, there were two other children of Philipp and Barbara. Their names were Frederick and George. The family did move to College Point, Queens where some of the brothers worked in the rubber factory there. It also appears that many of Philipp and Barbara's grandchildren served in WWI and WW II. These include Alfred John Motz, A. Frank Motz, and Philipp Motz. Sadly, and ironically, one of Philipp and Barbara's grandchildren (Archibald L. Motz) died in the last Battle of the Somme in WWI, and one of their great grandchildren (Frederick P. Motz) died in the Battle of the Bulge in WWII.
If anyone has any information regarding this family I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thanks in advance!

Joanne(Bunce) Powers

Philipp Motz - Manhattan/France *

jbpowers — 2004-10-28 22:35:59Z

I'm searching for any information regarding the Motz family found in the 1860 Census in Manhattan. They are listed as:
Philipp age 42, Barbara age 35, Magdelena age 17, Philipp age 12, Margaretha age 9, and Peter age 5. Philipp and Barbara are listed as having been born in France (assumption is Alsace). They are my ggg grandparents through their daughter Magdelena. She married a German immigrant named Alexander Fellger in 1867 and they eventually settled in Jersey City, New Jersey. It appears as if sometime after 1860 and before 1870 Phillip died. The family may have gone to Queens, NY at that time. Any information would be greatly appreciated. TIA!

Joanne (Bunce) Powers

Ernest Lewis Motz Pic

pamelabenoistpatt — 2006-01-31 03:51:01Z

I have found a baby picture of Ernest Lewis Motz at a antique store, if this is any relation let me know and I will send to you.
It is a post card pic and it says his name,age and weight no date.
pamela@socket.net

Re: Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's

dickmotz — 2007-05-10 13:05:34Z

I have limited info on Jacob. He was my 2nd great-granduncle. I do have more information on his 2 brothers that also setteled in College Point NY. Will send 2 files directly to your address......

Re: Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's

dickmotz — 2007-02-04 16:26:13Z

Sorry....No connection. Mine came to this country with the Motz spelling. thanks for the responce.

Re: Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's

dickmotz — 2007-02-03 18:19:38Z

What info do you have on Jacob? I have the name Jacob from Germany in my research, born around 1824 +/-10 Wonder if there is a connection???

Re: Jacob Motz Washinton Co., Md.

dickmotz — 2007-02-03 18:06:48Z

How close would this be to L.I. NY???

Re: Philipp Motz - Manhattan/France

dickmotz — 2007-01-31 01:51:03Z

Forgot to ask.....do you have my e-mail address??

Re: Philipp Motz - Manhattan/France

dickmotz — 2007-01-31 01:49:47Z

That would be logical, my grand-father not there, as he was born in 1881.
Will chew on this new info for a while.
If you have anything else feel free to let me know.

Re: Philipp Motz - Manhattan/France

dickmotz — 2007-01-28 17:15:42Z

My Grandfather (Frank George Motz B-1881), was born in Queens (Coledge Point) NY in 1881. Siblings:Philip(about 1880), Alfred(about 1878, Susan( about 1883).

Re: motz

dickmotz — 2007-01-28 15:13:22Z

Ross Motz Is(was) my father. Am looking for info on my grandfather (Frank G. Motz). I have a web page and a DNA project to find related!!! Frank actually moved to Ohio with all his kids.

Motz, Dowdall, Kazie in OH ca 1830

cjlh127 — 2004-08-03 05:07:45Z

Looking for parents or sibs for Elsie Motz b 5 Sept 1829 OH
Her mother was a Kazie. That is the surname as given on her death certificate.
Elsie was b 5 Sept 1829 in OH. Married John Henry Dowdall 1 Jun 1846 in Peoria Co IL. They had 11 children, moved to Guthrie Co IA, where she died in May 1916.
Any clues would be appreciated, like which OH counties would be best to begin the search for her people.

Re: George Motz

keilahanne — 2006-09-24 19:13:19Z

I too am related to George Motz through his son John Motz, who married Anna Barbara Meyer. Any help in getting information about this line in my genealogy would be awesome. I am a bit stuck at Johann. Thanks so much.

Kelli Stanton (keilah@aol.com)

Belva Motz

keilahanne — 2006-09-24 19:13:19Z

I am looking for information on Belva Motz who married Raymond Clarke. They had children sometime in the 1930's or so. I have no connection to this side of my family so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's

carolynporter1 — 2007-02-04 16:05:49Z

My Motz family came from Spirkelbach, Germany to Lower Salem, Ohio about 1837. Johann Jacob Matz and family.
Son Jacob Adams Motz was born May 2, 1831 in Spirkelbach, Germany and came to this country at age six with his parents. He died Sept. 20, 1908 in Lower Salem, Ohio
The family named changed from Matz to Motz when they came to USA. I have the whole family tree if you believe this is your family. You can email me at carolynporter1@aol.com

George Motz

omertz — 2005-11-17 11:41:06Z

I believe I too am descended from George Motz, son of Johann Casper but it is only true if I can prove that Catherine Moats who married Peter Mertz was one of George's 5 daughters. The connections are strong in that Peter's father Philip was George's neighbor in Freeburg, PA and Peter and Catherine named one of their sons George Peter, and finally Peter and Catherine are buried at St Peter's Union Church in Freeburg -- where it is said George Motz was buried. And the Mertz' came from Berks before Snyder (then Northumberland) County.

I have obtained a copy of George Motz's will and have transcribed it and would be happy to send it to you (give me your email), though it refers to 5 daughters it doesn't name the older 3.

So, is there anything you can do to help me soldily connect Catherine to George?

Sophia Schneider Motz

JanFrey75 — 2004-09-01 03:43:31Z

Any info on family of Sophia Schneider Motz wife of
Joseph Motz and daughter of Jacob and Susan Schneider
would be greatly appreciated.
janrick51@juno.com

Re: Sophia Schneider Motz

JanFrey75 — 2004-09-01 03:43:31Z

My Jacob Schneider was born in Illinois. I do know that his father was also Jacob Schneider but do not know where he came from or when he came over. I never got back that far. My grgrgrandfather as above was born circa 1842. He married Susanna Hans/Hoehns from Gross Carlenbach, Rheinesch Germany. Her father was Pete Hans/Hoehns. I have most of their children and info but thats about it. Hope we connect.

Re: Motz, Dowdall, Kazie in OH ca 1830

krazeekidz3 — 2004-08-17 08:16:48Z

Any info on Robert Motz from Ohio? He is my father. I was born in Cleveland, OH, in 1970. He had at least one previous marriage before my mother. He had at least three children with Alice Motz(?) in the late 50's(according to his militay records). In Amelia, OH?? I know I have siblings out there somewhere!!
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Looking for Motz from Cinci

krazeekidz3 — 2004-08-17 07:33:08Z

I am looking for my father's children from a previous marriage. My father's name was Robert Lee Motz. He had a brother named Hobert Worley. My father and mother were married in Cleveland, Ohio in 1969. I think his family lived in Carthage, Elmwood or Wyoming. I don't know any other info.

Robert Lee Motz/Hobert Worley of Cinci, OH

krazeekidz3 — 2004-08-17 07:33:08Z

I am searching for my half brothers and sisters. My father, Robert Lee Motz, married my mother, Martha, in Cleveland,OH, in 1969. My father had a previous marriage and several children. I have no information and both of my parents are dead. I do know that his brother's name was Hobert Worley. I have no family left. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: MOTZ from Cincinnati

krazeekidz3 — 2004-08-17 07:33:08Z

I am looking for my siblings. I don't have names, but I do know their mother is Alice Motz. And their father, and mine, is Robert Motz. He is deceased. According to his military record, he had three children, born in the late 50's, when he was discharged. They lived in Amelia, Ohio. I think?

Re: Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's

ewsaff — 2004-12-10 17:16:46Z

Jacob Motz(Matz) nad Catherine were from Lower Salem Ohio about 8 miles north of Marietta ohio. The rest of the Kilzers lived in Summit Township which is now called Lewisville Ohio. The Kilzer family came to the United States around 1839 from Rinnthal&Spirkelbach Germany.

Jacob Motz Washinton Co., Md. *

DougTrace — 2004-10-05 23:53:54Z

Hi All,

I've been doing research on and off for 27 yrs. on sveral lines in my family tree. I have a Motz/Moats line around the area of Washington Co., Md./Franklin Co., Pa. For a long time it has been believed that Edward Moats(b.1844 pa. d. 1912 pa)was the son of a Henry Moats(b.1805 d. ?)& Catherine Thomas. I got some recent info that suggests otherwise:

Moats Edward Moats, s/o Jacob & Catherine (Monn) Moats, b 14 Feb. 1844, d 14 July 1912; 68 yrs., 5 months. *Grove Funeral Home Record.

When I did a census Search(Heritage Quest)I found only one Jacob Motz in the general area.

1790 Federal Census Wash. Co. Md. No Twp.
Jacob Motz 1 3 4

1 = male 16 and over(Jacob)
3 = males under 16 yrs. old.
4 = females including head of houshold

There were no other Motz's in the Washington Co., Md./Franklin Co., Pa. area after that. What I think may be the case is, they changed their name to Moats(both are numerous in this area).

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated on this Jacob Motz!

Motz in Indiana

suewarren57 — 2005-11-04 23:33:00Z

Samuel Motz left Ashland Co., Ohio and went to Greene Co., Indiana before the Civil War. He had two sons that I know of - Ananias "Winfield" and William "Harrison" Motz. Also, there was a George Motz in Greene Co. at that time and may have also been the son of Samuel, although I have not yet determined the link.

The line I have researched is Ananias Winfield. The information is on Ancestry. When the family was in Ohio, half of them decided to spell the name Moats and some kept the Motz spelling. I have also seen it alternately spelled Moats, Moatz,
Moutz, etc. so you might consider all spellings.

Kathryn Sue Warren

Re: Ohio/Pa Motz 1830's

bbonne — 2007-05-09 03:05:31Z

I am also a descendent of Jacob Motz born May 2, 1831. Jacob had a son, Lewis or Louis born Aug. 30, 1859. He in turn had a son, Charles Motz who was my grandfather. I would be very, very interested in seeing the complete Motz family tree references in another one of your posts. My email address is bbonne@qconline.com.