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Re: Paffs in Australia

laleard — 2009-08-06 15:23:09Z

Please have Steve contact me directly at:
paula.carr@shaw.ca and I can send him some info. I don't have a lot but do have some bits.

Paula

Re: Paffs in Australia

laleard — 2009-08-06 15:17:50Z

Please have Steve contact me directly at:
paula.carr@shaw.ca and I can send him some info. I don't have a lot but do have some bits.

Paula

Re: Paffs in Australia

markplant1971 — 2009-07-28 09:25:05Z

my brother in law Steve from South Africa is extremely interested in Australian Paffs too - so if you do come accross any Aussie Paffs please contact me and I'll send their details on to him, cheers

Re: Peter Paff, Sarah Bundstein, PA

kaltespj — 2009-07-04 18:54:59Z

Tanya,

I am not sure if this would be of any help at all. I am looking for information about my grandfather's family. My grandfather's father was Peter, and his last name may have been either Paff, Shultz, or Setlak. According to my grandmother, he may have changed his last name when he remarried in order ot match the step-children's last name. I am not clear on this at all, but thought if you found any evidence to this fact, we may have something in common...

Thank you,

Peter J. Setlak

Paff family from Rome/Camden, NY?

kaltespj — 2009-07-04 15:14:44Z

My name is Peter Joseph Setlak, grandson of Peter and Irene Setlak (both deceased) from Harrisburg, PA.

Just prior to my grandmother's passing, she began to tell me about my grandfather's family - from what she could remember and when she was able to speak. That was a few years back, and I do not recall everything she spoke of but I have the gist of it. I would like to get the facts straight - to be able to trace my grandfather's family line so I can put together a tree for my daughter.

According to my grandmother, either my grandfather's father or his grandfather remarried and changed his name. He was either a Paff, a Shultz, or a Setlak - but I am not sure.

I remember that when my grandfather died, an Andy and Jennie Paff/Shultz attended my grandfather's funeral at Indian Town Gap, Pennsylvania.

I also remember and have pictures of a visit from or to his cousins in about August 1988(yr?). There was a Lynn and Julia, and two other women there. I do not recall if the visit was in Harrisburg or at a diner in Reading.

My grandmother also gave me addresses and names to Paff family members from the Rome/Camden, NY area - all of which I believe have also passed away. Among these addresses was a Peter & Anne Gadziola of Utica, NY who may be Lynn's parents.

If you have any information about my grandfather and his parents, I would like to speak to you.

Thank you,

Peter J. Setlak

Re: sara paff

mxgomega — 2009-02-17 07:48:17Z

Does the Sara Paff you're looking for have anything to do with Paff sewing machines?

Emma Paff m. Iden Monroe Hittle Sr

JosephAHittle — 2006-09-04 02:02:31Z

Emma and Iden were my grandparents. I am a son of their youngest son. I'm 40 years younger than my father and he was close to being that much younger than grandpa.

So, I never met my grandparents.

Emma passed away in 1949 and is buried in Salem Cemetery, about 4-5 miles north of Hebron, Indiana. b. March 28, 1878; d. February 24, 1949; m. Iden Hittle September 30, 1893, Berrien County, Michigan

Her father appears to be Jacob Paff. b. June 13, 1840; d. September 26, 1901; m. Margaret K/Cramer July 9, 1866, Lacrosse County, Wisconsin. Jacob is buried in Berrien County, Michigan.

Her grandfather appears to be Heinrich Paff, grandmother Elizabeth Hikelsberger. These 2 probably lived and died in or near Orbis, Bavaria.

I never met my grandmother. I also have never knowingly met any of my Paff (or other surnamed) cousins. My understanding is that Emma did have siblings.

I wouldn't mind having the opportunity to put that void into the "filled column" of my life. If you are, or know of anyone who would be interested in meeting lost cousins, please let me know!

Joe Hittle
skadj@yahoo.com
www.hittle.info

Re: sarah paff

lil14him — 2006-08-24 04:38:28Z

Your Sarah is my relative.

Re: Paff

lil14him — 2006-08-18 04:41:57Z

I don't know. Would need more info. Please email me.

Re: Paff...Kripps in my family...

lil14him — 2006-08-18 04:41:57Z

I have seen many of your postings. I haven't done alot of that yet. Now that I know more about both surnames, I may find more connections. I have printed out what you have listed for names and will do more checking to see if anything matches. My grandmother's name was Ethel Anna Buchner, married James Francis Hurlburt Kripps. There is some confusion about James true name. Ethel and James were both born around 1915. If you are still 'online' please email me at lil1_4him@yahoo.com.

Re: Paff

lil14him — 2006-08-18 04:41:57Z

Hey! Sounds like we have the same tree. Let's talk. email your phone# to lil1_4him@yahoo.com. I have also posted my tree on this web site. Look in family tree for Dana Winfield Paff. I'm in there somewhere.
Can't wait to share info

Re: Michael Paff, Scranton, Mary Judge

2006-04-24 21:03:21Z

I have no real help but maybe can add a little data for your search. My maternal grandfather was James Paff. He lived on Beech St. in Scranton and was a coalminer. He had a brother Mike. My grandfather died in the late 1920s before I was born. His wife was Mary, and they had four children, Regina, Edmund, Veronica and Alice. Veronica, my mother, died just short of 99 years of age, in 2002.

Re: Paffs in Cincinnati

bigart1 — 2006-03-11 15:35:49Z

Yes, he did. His first wife, Anna Theresa Reimerink, died in 1945. They had 13 children. In 1955, he married Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Bross and they had 3 children. I have more info if you need it.

Re: Shelly Paff

2006-03-10 02:04:08Z

Am looking for a Shelly Paff who is a greatgranddaughter of Norma Lee Shamblin Cottrill. Last contact I had with Norma was she was living in Plymouth, MI. Norma had a daughter Donna Faye and a son Tommy. Her husband was John. Any info appreciated.

Paffs in Cincinnati

2005-11-08 05:02:35Z

I am just strting to research this line. I am not descended from any Paffs but several of my lines (Bross/Martini/Schwab) have marriages from the Paff line. Was your Joseph married to a Bross and a Reimerink?

Paff

LMORGAN|MA144580 — 2005-03-02 17:12:11Z

My grandfathers name was Elwood Conrad Paff
Born 1890s in Scranton PA. son of Joseph Paff.
May be related.

PAFF, Hempstead NY

Ann Bergelt — 2004-09-17 23:19:17Z

Does anyone have information on Franklin Duryea Paff, born about January 1871 in Hempstead NY? He married Bertha Dove about 1915. Cannot locate him in 1910 census. Was he working on the Panama Canal construction?

Michael Paff, Scranton, Mary Judge

bpaff11 — 2004-03-05 12:09:21Z

Looking for information on my Grandparents, Michael Paff and Mary (Judge) Paff. Lived at 123 Schlager Ave in Scranton Pa.

Michael born July 8th, 1893, died Oct 16th, 1959. Michael's parents were John Paff or Pfaff and Mary Griffin.

Mary born Oct 14th, 1904, died Nov 10th, 1942. Mary's parents were John Judge and Mary Duffy.

Had three children... John, Jane, Donald. Michael and Mary buried at Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton.

Any help is appreciated.

Re: Paff's of Scranton, Pa.

2003-06-17 01:44:28Z

Darlene- in regards to your posting, I'm working on my family history and this is what I've come up with so far, please continue to read: My maternal grandmother is/was Normal L. Weins, her father was Frank Weins d.o.b. 10/14/1876, dec. 04/17/1953, buried Forest Hill Cemetery. Franks wife was Anna Fox d.o.b. 01/16/1884, dec. 12/27/1935, buried same cemetery. I have a copy of Anna's death certificate, with Peter Fox as father and born in Germany and Mary Paff as mother and born in Pa.. Therefore, Frank and Anna are my great maternal grandparents, thus, making Peter Fox and Mary PAFF my gg-grandparents. I am willing to share what info I do have. Anyone with the same family line, feel free to e-mail me at vwilber38@aol.com

Re: Paffs of Western PA

2002-08-06 12:18:28Z

A little late (a year), but I just saw your message.
I don't think there is a link, although my great grandfather, Adam, did come from Germany, or Bavaria, to be exact. There may have been a link four generations ago, but I am not advanced enough in my study of the Paffs to be of help.

Re: Paffs in Australia

2002-08-06 12:13:41Z

I'm sorry, I have no information re Maurice Paff.

Re: Paffs in Australia

2002-08-06 03:47:24Z

I am looking for Australian Paffs that connect to the Bearder family in Worksop Nottinghamshire. Audrey Bearder m. Maurice Paff in 1946 and moved to Australia. I am researching the Ellis family of Worksop, and Audrey is descended from a Bearder/Ellis marriage.

Any information would be most appreciated......
my Ellis website is at: http://members.shaw.ca/paula.carr

Paula Carr
Victoria BC Canada

John Paff m. Phebe Cadwallader of Pa.

2003-02-26 18:17:20Z

any info on this family? Lea
FIRST GENERATION

1. John PAFF -i died on December 19, 1825.

He was married to Phebe CADWALLADER -C (daughter of Jacob CADWALLADER III-C (3GP) and Ann TAYLOR -C (3GP) ) on June 18, 1818. Phebe CADWALLADER -C was born on November 15, 1799. She died on June 21, 1872.

Re: Paff's or Pfaff's Scranton, Pa.

2002-05-27 12:32:23Z

Hi Jackie, I haven't spent much time on this line in awhile I don't have much on the Paffs, all I know is Jacob Paff and his wife Mary ? were born in Germany both her and and her dau. Josephine Paff Williams are buried in Forest Hill Cem. in Dunmore (Scranton area) I don't know what happened to Jacob or where he is buried. I did find a Mary and Jacob listed in an 1870 Eastern Pa. Census #286 but I haven't been any place to check that out unless you have any info on that? The info I mainly got came from a old family bible 1850's or 60's It said Josephine was born in Calicoon and the family was from Wayne Co. Mary was born 1820 or 21 I think and died 3/19/ 1900. Do you have any more info on the Paffs? I don't know how to do alot of things with the computer just basicly research. Get back with me when you get a chance. Thanks Darlene

Re: Paff

2001-10-08 12:16:40Z

I was recently looking over some material on the Hughes and ran across William and Mary(Hughes)Paff in the will of Matthew Hughes b. 1733/34 and d. Nov 27, 1810 in Plumstead Twn, Bucks County, Pa. Mary was his daughter. William Paff paid taxes in Plumstead from 1850 until 1863 as a tenant on the land of a William Leach. He is listed as a carpenter. He and Mary had moved to Indianapolis, IN at the time the will was propated. They elected to have the property sold. My interest is in Matthew's grandchild Hugh Hughes who he raised(son of his daughter Jane). Hugh married Rachel Paff who may be William's sister.
Any information you can add much appreciated.

Info on Jim Paff, husband of Kate Darling, OK, TX

lhornbaker — 2002-09-24 05:06:26Z

Trying to establish if Kate Darling Paff is my maternal G.Grandmother. Kate married a Jim Paff in OK, maybe in the Jenks area. She came from AR in 1890's. They lived in Borger, TX, too. Any documentation appreciated.

Re: Paff's or Pfaff's Scranton, Pa.

d_darbyshire — 2002-05-27 02:21:21Z

hello jack my name is don darbyshire i live in hardy most of my life had a charolotte rachiel darbyshire that was married to a john paff on nov 26 1907 ,she was sister of my grandfather george h. darbyshire. the john paff andcharolette darbyshire poff they lived at 1515 gardner ave. scranton pa. they was a mr&mrs john paff and mr. robert paff attended the funeral of elizibeth jane darbyshire on july 20-1936. any thing ring a bell let me know. thanks don.

PAFFs and RITTERs

EBlocher — 2003-10-28 12:57:25Z

Does anyone know how the Paffs and the Ritters are related? Ritters were in PA and OH.

Peter Paff, Sarah Bundstein, PA

Tanya574 — 2002-07-25 07:51:02Z

I am looking for info on Peter Paff that married Sarah Bundstein 5 Jan 1834. Listed in the Forks of Delaware and their Descendants, Sarah was from Bethlehem, Dryland area of PA, she was the daughter of George Bundstein from Hecktown, PA Hoping someone will have info on Peter Paff, I found a Peter Paff b. 21 Mar 1794 and was a twin to Margretha Paff, parents Heinrich Paff and Magdelena in Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church records from Moore Township, would like to find out for sure and if there were children etc.
Thanks,
Tanya Biblgirl@msn.com

Re: Paff...Kripps in my family...

acceber61 — 2002-01-03 16:04:30Z

Paff

ruthie50 — 2002-05-16 20:54:44Z

Searching for info on ancestors, William Paff and wife Mary (Hughes) in Indianapolis Ind abt 1860. Daughter's name was Nancy, son Matthew H. Can email me at bethesdac@aol.com

William Paff

ruthie50 — 2003-01-27 20:02:42Z

Looking for info on my ancestor, William Paff (may be spelled Pfaff) He married Mary Hughes in Plumstead, Bucks Co Pa in 1836. They migratated to Indianapolis In about 1850 or so. They are found in Indiana census in 1860. Mary Hughes was a Quaker. They had children Nancy, Matthew, Rachel, Hugh, Sarah and Samuel. I believe William died sometime between 1860 and 1870. Believe William father to be a George Paf Any info would be appreciated.

William P. Paff

jerryyda61 — 2003-08-05 02:21:09Z

Born in 1826 in New York. His parents were both of German heritage. After spending many years in the merchant marines, he moved westward (Sedalia, MO) in 1867. There he became Sheriff, and later died (1883). He was a very wealthy man for his time. Was is a self-made wealth? Who were his parents? Frederick Paff was in New York about the time of his birth (1830), but is gone in 1840 (William's parents took him back to Germany when he was 14). Any ideas?

Re: Paff's or Pfaff's Scranton, Pa.

@@LANGELAND9@cs.com — 2003-08-20 14:14:47Z

Sorry Don, nothing rings a bell as of yet but I will keep your email just in case I run across something
Have a wonderful Memorial Day
Jacki

Re: Paff

slsacoustics — 2003-07-05 22:14:04Z

Hey Kathy, I have Paff's and Bogarts in my tree. My mom's maiden name was Paff and I have quite abit of info on them. My father's g-g grandmother's sister married a Sam Bogart in June 1934. I have a great deal of info on both these names if they mean anything to you. Brad

Paff's

slsacoustics — 2003-07-05 22:14:04Z

One of my grandfather's sisters was named Josephine. No b. date though.His name was Elwood. The other sisters were named:Emma,Nan-ruth,and Alida. He also had 2 brothers:Joseph and Walter. I just started my search and so far it's been fun.

Paff's

slsacoustics — 2003-07-05 22:14:04Z

Got your message Darlene. I haven't received any more info from my cousin's yet. They tell me they have a book with alot of family info from family reunions and probably any other source. Like a family bible I suppose. I'll post any of this that I get. And no I don't have a b-date for any yet , nor do I have location's. Good luck Brad S.

Re: Paffs of Western PA

slsacoustics — 2003-07-05 22:14:04Z

I found your Adam and Gertrude at www.familysearch.com long ago. He was born in 1824 in Germany. Gertrude was born in 1828 in Germany. Married on 18 Nov 1847 in Johnstown,Cambria,Pa. I found this for my search of mom's side of the family.My ggreat grandfather was named Joseph and he married Elizabeth Samsall. One of Adam and Gertrude's kids was named Joseph. Right now I can't prove that he is the one. Maybe we are related though. I'll post any updates I find

Family Civil War Bible/ PAFF

Bigi45 — 2001-10-20 21:18:41Z

I was looking thru ebay for geneology info and found a Bible for sale that has the name Jacob Paff married to Barbara Ellen Judy in 1857.

looking for Irene Paff married Charles Fillman

candy_bracken — 2003-05-10 04:26:14Z

Child: Charles Fillman born 03/07/1904 in Pottstown, PA
Might have had two daughters also.
Charles Fillman moved to Calfornia, married twice and had 5 sons.
I am looking for any information on these two and their families. They are my great-grandparents and my grandfather refused to talk about his family to any of his children.

PAFF, Frederick

DorindaMD — 2002-05-05 03:05:38Z

Searching for info on Frederick PAFF who was in York Co, PA in 1765 to purchase land from George PRECKEL/BRECKEL.
email: DorindaMD@aol.com

Paff,s

darlove — 2002-04-10 12:38:36Z

Brad, my gtgtgrandmother was Josephine born abt 1857-61 d. Jan. 6, 1938 buried in Forest Hill Cem. Dunmore, Pa. (Scranton) Her mothers name was Mary ? and fathers was Jacob mother is buried with Josephine, Jacob don't know where he is buried. Both Mary Jacob were born in Ger. From the family bible it said that Josephine was born in Calicoon which is just over the border into NY. it said mother's side was from Wayne Co. Pa. I don't know if Josephine has any bro. or sis. Josephine married John T. Williams, Josephine's dau. Jennie (Mary Jane) married Lyman Beecher Driesbaugh. Now heres a funny thing, Jennie and Lyman's son Lester had a son named Elwood!!!!, which that name isn't very common either does any of this ring a bell to you????? I haven't had much luck in finding Paffs. I don't know what happened to Jacob Paff where he died etc. I figured he was born around 1820-37? Please get back with me on this, you didn't say where your Josephine was from??? Thanks, Darlene

Paff's put wrong name!!

darlove — 2002-04-10 12:38:36Z

Sorry I put wrong name in the place for name. Darlene

Paff's or Pfaff's Scranton, Pa.

darlove — 2002-04-10 12:38:36Z

Brad, Thanks for reply, do you know if yours were from around the Scranton area??? is Leroy your granfathers first name or is that the name he went by?? Did you ever look under Pfaff message board theres alot more on there then on this site. There is alot of Paffs buried in the Forest Hill Cem. Scranton and its online so you can go through the list. also there is quite a few in the 1890-92 Scranton Directory tells their name where they lived and their occupation. Keep in touch let me know if you find out anything. Thanks Darlene

Paff's or Pfaff's Scranton, Pa.

darlove — 2002-04-10 12:38:36Z

Don, Thanks for the reply, I've come across a few John's there is a John located at 152 S.Garfield Ave. in 1890 and a Joh at 1016 Stone Ave. in 1890 and there is a Mary Paff widow of John in 1890 at 426 Franklin Ave. Then John is at 152 S. Garfield in 18912 Also Mary is now at 428 Franklin Ave. in 1892 Also there is a George Paff that boards at that same address with Mary listed as a driver. What the relationship is I don't know. There is also other Paff's on these directories. And some buried at Forest Hill Cem. in Scranton (Dunmore). There is a John W. Paff 5yr. 5mo. 7da. born Scranton died 7/4/1889 of scarlet fever m. maybe this is a child of your John??? My relation is Jacob Paff and wife Mary ? both born Ger. she is buried in Forest Hill but I don't know where he is buried yet. she was b. 1820-1 she d. 3/19/1900 It said in family bible that was started about 1850-65 that the mothers side was from Wayne Co. Pa. I haven't had much luck finding anything there. unless its under Mary's maiden name which I don't know yet. They had a dau. Josephine born in Calicoon which is just over the state line from Wayne co. into NY. she was born abt. 1857-61 d. 1/6/1938 she married John T. Williams, I don't know much on him either only some bro. names he was in Philly in and around 1900 because he had to give permission for a baby to be buried in the cem. lot so I don't know why he was there, there is a John T. Williams buried at Forest Hill 58-60yr. died 8/28/1893 born Wales but I don't think this the right one but maybe his father?? Do you know any bro or sis. of John or abt the time of births etc. the name Darbyshire seems like I've come across it before but I don't seem to find anything on it yet. If I do I'll let you know please keep in touch if you find any thing. Thanks, Darlene

Paff or Pfaff's

darlove — 2003-03-17 13:06:07Z

Just received obit. dated 4/19/1920 for George Paff, 68 yrs. an employee of the D.L.&W. transfer dept. died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home, 520 Lee Court Scranton area I think because the obit was from the Scranton Times. Three brothers John, Jacob and Joseph Paff and two sisters Mrs. Josephine Williams and Mrs. Peter Fox, survive. Josephine is my gtgt grandmother she married a John T. Williams. I do know her parents were Jacob Paff and Mary ?? both were born in Germany Josephine was born in Calicoon, also bible said Wayne Co. Mary ? Paff was born 1821 and died 3/19/1900 79y.3m.19d. Josephine died 1/6/1938 Thanks Darlene

looking for paff of scranton penn.

hapco_41240 — 2002-04-28 03:25:25Z

looking for john poff or robert poff of penn.

poff of scranton pa.

hapco_41240 — 2002-04-28 03:25:25Z

darlene I'm not a desandt of poff's I'm looking for john poff who married a rachiel darbyshire and lived oat 1515 gardner ave. scranton pa.the info comes from family bible and funeral of elizabeth jane darbyshire who was mother of rachiel. jane died about 1936. don't have all of info in front of me. there are also dennis that also realated to me. attended the funeral thanks don

john paff [poff]

hapco_41240 — 2002-04-28 03:25:25Z

Darline I'm looking for info on john paff[poff] of 1515 gardner ave. scranton pa. married to a darbyshire. bothare burried in or around scranton died in around 1950 to 1980 thanks for any help.my mom always called them poff but on funeral that my mom and dad attended in 1938 for john,s wife mother they had his name spelled paff. don

Re: Paff's or Pfaff's Scranton, Pa.

langeland9 — 2002-05-26 17:39:33Z

Darlene,
hello I am also searching Paff/pauff( various spellings) The paff you have listed at 152 S. garfield ave is my John Paff. his Parents were John And Elizabeth Paff, His sister was Caroline Paff Cammer, his other sister was Louisa Paff and also had a brother Peter Paff. Sally murray my cousin is also searching this line, I hope this helps some of the other paffs out there. I'm still searching I only found this info out a few days ago. When I went to Scranton. Good luck
Jacki Frye Stein