Pankratz - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: pankratz,louise-relatives in Germany

lmpauling — 2009-10-19 02:20:37Z

Lynn, I hope you will contact me. I have contact with the grandson of Emma Pankratz who is the sister of Louise, Emilia, and Louis. He is part of the family still living in Germany and is very interested in learning about his Pankratz relatives who went to the US. If Louise is your grandmother, you are 2nd cousins.

Esther Meta Christine Pankratz, 94

JIWelsch — 2009-07-29 14:34:18Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Esther Meta Christine Pankratz, 94, of Muscatine, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Muscatine Care Center.

Service will be at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Paul Ostrem of the Zion Lutheran Church will officiate. Casket bearers will be Steve Curry, Sam Curry, Scott Curry, Marvin Klebe, Ronald Curry and Mike McCallister. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.

Esther was born in Fairmount, Minnesota, on March 7, 1911, the daughter of George Scheff and Anna Marie Juhl. Her first marriage was to Otto Soltwedel and he preceded her in death. She later married Rudolph Pankratz and he preceded her in death in 1984.

She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Lady Elks, V.F.W. Auxiliary, and the Eagles Lodge.

Esther and her husband owned and operated the Geneva Market for over 25 years.

Survivors include one grandchild, John Kelly of Illinois; one brother, Vern Curry of Muscatine; and two sisters, Roberta Mills, of Muscatine and Maggie Shoppa of Muscatine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, one adopted daughter, one granddaughter Brenda Wagner, five brothers, and two sisters.

Hilda P. Valet

JIWelsch — 2009-07-11 14:17:22Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa -Hilda P. Valet, 75, Muscatine, died Friday, April 19, 2002, at the Muscatine Care Center.

Service at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton. The Rev. Larry Duffe will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by organist Deb Mohr and vocalist Henry Bentley. Pallbearers are Michael Valet, Jared Valet, Brian Valet, William Valet, Adam Valet and Ben Staley. Honorary pallbearers are Ethan Valet, Seth Valet, Becky Valet and Katrina Wheeler. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton.

Memorials may be made to Grace United Church of Christ, Wilton, and the Muscatine Care Center.

Mrs. Valet was born Oct. 6, 1926, in Muscatine, the daughter of Gustav and Emelia Pankratz Noerenberg. She married Gerald H. Valet June 17, 1944, in Muscatine.

She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ and the Wilton Historical Society.
She enjoyed raising her family, cooking, baby-sitting, birds, flowers and raising the neighborhood children. She was devoted to caring for her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Linda Staley and husband Harold 'Hal' of West Liberty; four sons, Gerald Valet Jr. and Dennis Valet and wife Anna, all of Kansas City, Mo., John Valet and wife Anita of Conyers, Ga., and Richard Valet and wife Cathy of Wilton; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; two sisters, Emma Kroll and Helene Noerenberg; and a great-grandson, Elijah Howard Valet.

Re: Peter Pankratz family from Russia to Oklahoma.

richardpankratz_1 — 2008-12-28 04:55:42Z

I am Richard A. PanKratz, son of Dale W. PanKratz, son of Henry Pankratz, son of Heinrich PanKratz, son of Peter PanKratz who emigrated to U.S. in 1870,s from Alexanderwohl, Ukraine, Russia (originally migrated from Prussia to Ukraine with Mennonite Colony) Settled in Marion Kansas. Have some info dating back to 1600's on Pankratz name, looking for more info, possible distant relatives.

Joseph Pankratz,

valmayAbotica — 2008-07-15 08:46:46Z

Hello Beverly,

I have been looking intothe Pankratz family, my gt gt grandfather was Joseph and his wife came to New Zealand in 1860 with a Captain Kripner and his family. I have always wanted to know the origin of the Pankratz name.
It would be interesting if we somehow are connected.

REgards
Val

Re: pankratzWi

straubinger77 — 2008-03-14 13:38:19Z

Do you know the names of here parents? Try searching the county where she grew up for other Pankratz names http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~langlade/
That is if she grew-up in that county, making an assumption.

I could not find a Hattie Pankratz on a census. You can try and find out if Hattie was her nickname.

Searching on the Wisconsin history site http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/ I found a Pankratz, Hedwig Birth Nov 04 1889 Winnebago. Is this your ancestor?

My Great-Grandmother was named Hattie Straub. Hattie is short for Hariette in English or Henriette and Hedwig in German.

If that is her, then order the record and it should give you her parent's names.

Most Pankratz families in Manitowoc are from South-Western Bohemia.

Daniel

Re: pankratzWi

amberdobrinska — 2008-01-10 02:24:44Z

Hi! I am just beginning research on the Pankratz side of my family and don't know much. My Great Grandmother was Hattie Pankratz. She was born in 1889 and died at 102 years old in 1991. She lived in Phlox, WI and was married to a Ambrose Dobrinska. I don't know if there is a connection but any information you can give would be helpful.

Amber

Re: Pankratz, Pongratz Wood County WI

unde41 — 2007-12-10 03:37:14Z

Wolfgang is the brother of John I and son of Ignatz. Oddly there are 3 of the boys that came over from Germany/Bavaria
Wolfgang married Anna Schmatz about 1834 they lived in Miltach he was a carpenter. Do we have the same wolfgang . There is still a small village of Rothenbaum, Bohemia where some of the ancestors still live. About 2 miles from Hirschau

Re: Louis Pankratz

anntarr1 — 2007-11-19 04:53:37Z

Clara Christina Pankratz, dau. of Michael Pankratz and Mary Simmet, is my husband's grandmother. She mar. Carl Sorenson in 1907 and they homesteaded in Montana. Glad to find someone researching this family.

Ann

Re: Pankratz-Lange

dschwanke_1 — 2007-09-06 22:49:32Z

Muriel176 - My mom (Dianne Schwanke) and I are doing the research - at the time you tried to contact her, her email address was changed. It now is: dschwanke@charter.net

Re: pankratzWi

unde41 — 2007-07-01 17:44:15Z

It has been a very long time. Do you have your George information on your Pankratz? There were so many John's. My grandfather was a John and married to a Letticia Margaret. How are you doing with your research.
Tammy

Re: pankratzWi

unde41 — 2007-05-04 19:05:29Z

Boy Donna it has been a long time. Please email me for further information. I have most of it pretty handy now. The brothers came over from Pomezi (Czechoslovakia).
my email unde4@sti.net

Re: Louis Pankratz

delSandys — 2007-01-11 18:09:52Z

Hi. Michael Pankratz and Mary Simmet were my great-great grandparents. Their daughter Victoria Pankratz married my great-grandfather John Welsh. Their (only) son Edward Leo Welsh was my grandfather. He married Henrietta Alice (Betsy) Welch.

Re: Louis Pankratz

Duraye_M — 2006-12-19 01:26:26Z

I'll check and see what I have in my Family History; actually it's my husband's. I remember the last name and Mark's father talking about the Pankratz's all the time. The last name Polzin is in my husband's family history as well. They are/were from the SW MN area - Redwood Falls, Morton, Morgan, Springfield, etc.

Will get back to you.

- Duraye

Re: Louis Pankratz

FamFerret — 2006-12-16 05:32:01Z

Louis Pankratz of Redwood County MN, obtained license to marry Ella Polzin, a resident of Burnstown, Brown County MN, on 17 Oct 1912.

I believe the Louis Pankratz of this marriage license is the same Louis Pankratz, son of Michael Pankratz and Mary (Simmet) of Brookville, Redwood County.

Michael is my great-grand uncle. Looking for more info on this Pankratz family &/or connections.

Re: Pankratz, Pongratz Wood County WI

aprilaschneider — 2006-11-25 01:43:40Z

I was wondering if you have any info on a Mary (Maria) Pongratz B.7-28-1870 in Bayrish Eisensten, Germany died 2-9-1951 in Hewitt,WI and married a Josef Ertl. thiis is my husband's 3 great grand mother and all the info I haveon her. any help would be greatly needed. thanks

Peter Pankratz

D_Mueller — 2006-10-27 00:51:27Z

In looking over immigrant passenger lists I may have some information on the Peter Pankratz you are looking for. ON may 22, 1886 the SS Eider docked in New Orleans and on the passenger list are Peter Pankratz age 40, farmer from Alexanderwhole, Russia. Also with Peter were Elisabeth, 40, Peter, 17; Johann, 15; Heinrich 14; David 8; Jacob 6; Abraham 4; Isaak 11; Elisabeth 7; Anna 5; Maria 1;

My great, great grandparents were Joseph and Mary katherine Brunner Pankratz but don't see any Pankratz in my family tree that was from Russia...I believe all came from Bohemia/germany. Good luck.

Re: Johann Pankratz of Holland

2006-03-26 16:33:14Z

I am also related to Peter Pankratz who was married to Anna Penner. Did you ever find any additional info on johann pankratz? I follow the line thru Peter's son Peter Penner Pankratz.

Re: Pankratz, Pongratz Wood County WI

2006-01-08 04:51:06Z

I have tons of information on Mary Pongratz Ertl. She was a half sister to my grandmother.

Re: need info on Pankratz

2005-12-28 16:44:37Z

was he a mennonite? mennonites in his background?

Re: Anna Pankratz from Germany

2005-12-28 16:42:39Z

still searching? i believe that name is in the records i have. get back to me.

Re: Pankratz, Pongratz Wood County WI

2005-12-12 15:58:23Z

Julie Please contact me at byta81@charter.net. I believe I may be able to help you on the John and Barbara connection. I have John and Barbara (Rank) Pankratz in my FTM, but no Wolfgang. . A son of John and Barbara married into my family line.
Beverly

Wenzel/Pancratz

2005-07-21 02:26:38Z

Dear Beverly,

Yes Bob Pancratz's father was Wenzel(Jim).
Jim passed away about two years ago at the age of 89.
Do you have any information on how to contact the diosese of Regensberg?
I had relatives from Germany visit last Summer and they brought me a painting of the church in Zelena Ruda. It has rounded steeples more like an Eastern Othodox church.
I will let you know if I find any additional information when I visit in September.

Best Wishes

Dave Herbst

Re: Pankratz, Pongratz Wood County WI

2005-07-21 00:42:56Z

I am sure we are writing about the same person. I do have a very extensive family tree of the Joseph and Maria Wenzel Pankratz family. I think the Bob Pankratz may be my cousin. His dad was Wenzel (Jim). I have changed my email address since I first posted so did not get a notice of your reply.
I would love to see pictures of Zelena Ruda (Markt Eisenstein) when you return. I did get some information from the Diosese of Regensberg on the ancestry of the family. I would like very much to correspond with you and compare notes.

Re: Pankratz, Pongratz Wood County WI

2005-07-18 03:15:30Z

I have a family tree of the Joseph J Pancratz (B 1848 Eisenstein D 1933 Hewitt Wi)
and his wife Anna Marie Wenzel(B 1848 eisenstein D 1921 Hewitt Wi)
This family tree was given to me by Robert Pancratz of Madison Wisconsin. Do you already have this information?
This family tree goes back to the 1700's. I suspect you may be related to Bob. I am traveling to Zelena Ruda (Markt Eisenstein) in september. My family is also from this small place in the Bohmerwald. I hope to find the original farm of my Ur-ur Vater Ignatz Wenzel. Good luck with your research and let me know if you want me to scan and send you this family tree.

Best Wishes,

Dave Herbst

need to find elda louise pankratz married name (my grandmother)

2005-05-19 00:43:34Z

I need help finding my mothers birth mother's married name. She was named Elda Louise Pankratz on my mothers birthcertificate, she was born around 1927 or 1928. She lived in Hillsboro marion county kansas. rr 2. My mother was born in 1945 and given up for adoption as an infant. Her birth name was Nancy Lee Pankratz. I wish to know if she (my grandfather) is alive or not.

Re: Ignatz Pankratz

2006-03-04 15:47:57Z

hi again...

I found Ignatz Pancratz age 41 in the same city, Manitowoc.
Please click on "name"....to email me. He has 6 daughters :)
Must be a son somewhere...

A.

Re: Pankratz in WI

2006-03-04 15:39:45Z

hi Amy,

The first Pancratz I see in WI is in the yr 1870. Info from Fed Census below.

George Pankratz, Lumberman, real estate, 2,000, Pers. Property, 5,000. George is age 33, from Austria and wife Philippina? age 29, is from Prussia. They are living in the city of Manitowoc, WI on Jun 15, 1870 with their four daughters, all born in WI, Anna 10, Mazy? 7, Emma 5, Rosa,2 and a servant Mary Vonholtz, looks like age 25,from Bohemia.

Re: PANKRATZ's from Grun, Bohemia

2005-03-09 03:30:52Z

I do not have the exact date of George PANKRATZ death. All I know is the Social Security data base information in that respect. However, I do have a letter or two from George that was written in 1969 or 1970. I would be happy to make copies of the letters and send them to you. They are interesting because they cover a little about his Father's life in Bohemia as he related it to him (George) and George's early life and encounters with relatives. Feel free to e-mail me directly at my e-mail address mbtratz at (@)earthlink.net if you are interested. Bob

Re: PANKRATZ's from Grun, Bohemia

2005-03-07 00:45:14Z

Bobbi, I am sorry I, have absolutely no knowledge of the HEITL family. I was unaware of the name until you posted your query. Bob

Re: Pankratz's from Grun, Bohemia

2005-03-02 03:24:57Z

You might try contacting Heather Rippl (still of Madison, WI?) for additional information about the Rippls. Try .........rippl@mailbag.com?

Re: PANKRATZ's from Grun, Bohemia

2005-03-02 03:20:53Z

Dear Bobbi, A Francis (Frank?) PANKRATZ (born 26 March 1853) in Grun (Zelena Lhota) was my Great Grand Uncle. He arrived in US in 1881. He lived in Menasha. Died in 1928. He was married to an Anna. They came to US together. She was born in October 1852. She died in 1921. They had at least 8 children: Anna born Nov./Jan. 1880-1881. Theresa born August 1882. George born April 1885 (I corresponded with him--in Delano, California--shortly before his death in about 1970.). A 2nd Anna born in !887. Margaret born May 1889. Catherine born Jan. 1892.Frank born Oct. 1895. and William born Oct. 1896 (died in Topeka, Kansas.)

Re: CAROLINE PANKRATZ

2005-02-26 16:48:30Z

Kathryn,

My Michael Dolan (born NY about 1849) whose parents were Patrick Dolan and Julia Campbell Dolan was on the 1870 census in Vernon County, WI, living with Patrick and his other siblings. Julia had died in 1866. About 1871 or so Patrick took his single kids with him and moved to Edina, MO. There was no listing in 1880 with Michael with him. So, either my Michael remained in Wisconsin or went somewhere else. I believe the James and Ellen that you mention did have a son named Michael (and probably also born in New York). If this is the Michael who married the Caroline Pankratz then it is not my Michael. Do you know for sure that this Michael was the one married to Caroline? A volunteer looked up this marriage record in Wisconsin and said this Michael's parents were James and Ellen which are not my ancestors. I've just been contacted by another chap who is related to these Dolans and he is looking into it also. Thanks for your help. I appreciate it. Please respond if you have further information. Thanks again!

OBIT: "Chickie" Pankratz (aka Lois Carol SNOW) d. 28 Sep 2004, Austin TX.

2004-10-04 13:47:15Z

Re: CAROLINE PANKRATZ

2004-05-21 00:34:54Z

Thanks for this info. If you do come across any more info, please let me know. I believe she married my great grandfather's brother, Michael Dolan. He is the only one of the seven children that I have not been able to follow.

Joni

Re: CAROLINE PANKRATZ

2004-05-21 00:30:30Z

Kathy,

Thanks for your answer. I do believe this is the Caroline that I am trying to find info on. I am really looking for information on her husband, Michael Dolan, and their children, Viola and Theresa. If you find any further info on Caroline, please keep in touch. Thanks! Sorry I was so long in answering; I was away for a couple of weeks!

Joni

Pankraz from near Shoenlind, Bohemia to PA

JDuggan0650 — 2005-03-29 23:10:07Z

My Pankraz family is three brothers and a sister who came to Philadelphia from Bohemia. Adolph b 1837 emigrated 7 August 1854 from Shoenlind Bohemia. Emma b 1846 followed in 1862. Robert b 1856 Wurdlemburg? and Joseph b. 1859 emmigrated 1878. Brothers all worked together as bakers in Kensington section of Philadelphia. Any additional information or potential connections? I have additional info on descendents.

Re: CAROLINE PANKRATZ

kathryn kirts — 2005-02-25 02:02:10Z

Found some information on Dolans. Look at the 1870 census. I think the mother is Ellen age 62 in 1880 and then shows up 1870 husband James. Michael must be married, hes not home in 70 but kearn spelled Curran is there. I heard from a relative of Emma's who was married to Kearn Dolan born NY as was Michael Dolan married to Caroline.

Re: Pankratz, Pongratz Wood County WI

P_Kieckhafer — 2005-12-12 06:03:29Z

I have been trying to tie together many of the Pankratz in the Marshfield, Hewitt, Auburndale, and Glidden areas of Wisconsin. My husband has two Pankratz lines, and I would be very interested in any connection that this Joseph has to the rest of the Pankratz in Wood county. There are many in the cemeteries, but who is a brother, cousin, uncle, to who is escaping me. Specifically looking for Wolfgang & Johanna, or John & Barbara. Thanks.

Re: CAROLINE PANKRATZ

@@kathykm@gate.net — 2004-09-20 22:54:55Z

This couple is Therese Pfilschiffer and Jacob Pongratz. They arrived 1851 on the Cariolanus from Bremen, Germany. They are listed as single and 23 years old on the ships manifest. Married in Milwaukee. Jacobs land was purchased 1857 in Onalaska. He was a teamster on the 1870 census. I have been working on his son, Franklin. It looks like Caroline was born in 1856, probably Milwaukee. I will look for other information on her as I search for my Franklin.

Mathilda Pankratz (1846-1923) in MN/Germany

DianneSchwanke — 2004-10-24 18:11:50Z

Does anyone have any information that would link with the following:

1. MATILDA PANKRATZ was born November 16, 1846 in Germany, and died October 11, 1923 in Riverview Hospital, St. Paul, MN1,2. She married HENRICH LANGE. He was born Bet. February 26 - November 17, 1840 in Germany, and died January 06, 1933 in St. Paul, MN.

Would be glad to share information I have. Dianne (schwanke@meltel.com)

Re: Searching for Freiderich Pankratz

Darby2005 — 2004-07-05 19:14:50Z

Hi Jean:

I just started to research my Pankratz side of the family & saw your query from 3/28/2001.

I do not know alot, but my great, great grandfather is Freiderich (Fred) Pankratz & he immigrated to US & Browerville, Minnesota in 1881 with his daughter Ottille b. 9/1/1873. She is my great grandmother. She married a John Scuman and lived in Browerville, Minnesota until her death 01/31/1957.

Any connection?

Joyce

Re: Johann Pankratz of Holland

DianeMyers52 — 2004-09-20 03:59:46Z

I have recently been doing genealogy for my neighbor. Her line goes to Jakob PANKRATZ 1804, md. Marid DAVID. Jakob's father is Johan PANKRATZ -1770 from Holland. Johan married a ? SCHMIDT...whos father was Hans SCHMIDT. I would like to have the names of all the children in these families. My neighbor has boods, bibles, and family notes. I also would like to find pictures! Hope we can help each other. Thanks........diane

Pankratz-Lange

muriel176 — 2005-08-17 20:24:16Z

Have tried to contact Dianne Schwanke but e-mails are returned. I
am connected to Matilda Pantkratz and Henry( Heinrich) Lange
in Monnesota. Any information would be appreciated. I will share what I have. Thanks

Re: need to find elda louise pankratz married name (my grandmother)

sscotty1 — 2005-03-13 06:20:19Z

If by now, you have not found your Grandmother's married name, please let me know. I can/will ask my cousin, a Pankratz on both mother's and father's sides from Marion, if she knows. The name is carried in her family so most likely she will know. E-mail me directly and I will send what info I have.

Re: Pankratz, Pongratz Wood County WI

B_Vareka — 2006-03-02 20:15:32Z

my email address has changed

Re: PANKRATZ's from Grun, Bohemia

my3joes401 — 2005-03-08 19:31:14Z

Hi Bob, It's just me again. I thought you might be interested, I just obtained the information off of the death certificate for Francis Pankratz's daughter Anna, who was married to an Austin. She died on January 18, 1973 in Rock County Wisconsin. It lists her parents as Francis Xavier Pankratz and Anna Heitl. So we do have the same family here.
Take care, Bobbi

Re: PANKRATZ's from Grun, Bohemia

my3joes401 — 2005-03-08 01:12:26Z

Robert, Thank you very much for your response. I was wondering if you could help me with one more thing. Do you have an exact date of death for George Pankratz born April 1885 and died October 1970. I am trying to obtain an obituary for him. The social security death index lists his last known residence as Delano, Kern county Calif. but I do not find him listed in the California death index. I have somebody who is willing to look up his obit if she has the exact date of death. Thank you, Bobbi

Re: Pankratz's from Grun, Bohemia

my3joes401 — 2005-02-26 18:14:30Z

Hi Robert, If you still read the boards maybe you could help me out. I just found an obituary last night for my g-grandmother's brother, George Heitl. It said that he had a sister, Mrs. Frank Pankratz from Menasha. I have checked the census and it appears that this Frank was born about 1854 or so.I do not know exactly where my Heitl's came from, but my g-grandmother, Rosalia Heitl married George Rippl who was from Grun, now Zelena Lhotia. I believe that they knew each other before they immigrated. It sounds like this is the same family that you are working on. I would love to compare notes.
Thanks, Bobbi

Re: PANKRATZ's from Grun, Bohemia

my3joes401 — 2005-03-06 00:18:54Z

Hi Robert,
I assume seeing as you gave me Heather Rippl's name, you know that this is the same family. I have been in contact with her, but she moved now and I have not gotten a hold of her.

I found a small obit for Anna Pankratz but it did not give her maiden name. I just got an obit for Theresa Heitl, the mother of the Heitl children and it lists Mrs. Frank Pankratz of Menasha also. Everything points that this would be the same Frank Pankratz. Theresa's obit also said that she was survived by 10 children, 6 of whom were still in Germany. Do you know anything else about the Heitl's that you could share. If you want to contact me at my email, it is huitingthefamily@aol.com

Thanks, Bobbi