Quentin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Quentin Family Tree

crashq — 2008-02-01 01:05:18Z

Do you have any idea what part of Germany that your family was from? My ancestors ( at least some of them) were originally from the Hannover area. I am having trouble tracing them past the first generation in Germany.

Re: Quentin Family Tree

ktquentin — 2008-01-31 20:56:13Z

Your father's cousin was my father in law's dad. I spoke to him and he new all the names mentioned. You are probably a pro at this now. I am just now starting.

Re: Rose Quentin relation to Brian Piccolo

soneehbill1 — 2007-07-28 22:03:22Z

When I was a kid I went to his house with my grand father Michele Piccolo, My mothers name was Anna, my grand mother angela; my grand father told me Brian was his brothers son. That would make Brian my second cousin.

Re: Quentins in Germany

crashq — 2007-07-17 08:14:01Z

Thanks for your reply. I probably should have figured out that were Miriam if I was paying attention. I am far enough into the family tree now (mostly the other side since they go farther back in the US) that I am starting to have troubles remembering all of the facts now. I'll blame it on that.

I have not heard anything about how the Quentins ended up in the Gottingen area. I assume that you have ? I would be interested in hearing more.

Re: Quentins in Germany

quentin46 — 2007-07-17 07:29:02Z

hi there,

I AM the Miriam Quentin - I think I had problems locking in some years ago so that's how the second name came about... sorry for confusing you.
I never actually dived any deeper into genealogy than questioning my aunt some weeks ago. She was a good person to question though as she'd kept in touch with all our family ties in the area of Göttingen (remember, my family branch lives further upnorth now) and she also remembers all the names and has quite a few stories to tell.
I have to ask my dad if he remembers his uncles names. I'm pretty sure there were some. I know that his father, meaning my great grandfather, was named Heinrich (who could be - that's if your theory is leading somewhere - your great-great-grandfather). This is quite interesting.

And it isn't such a long shot after all - because, even though there are quite a few Quentin's in lower-saxony, they are all related in one way or the other!

Did anyone ever tell you how the Quentin's ended up in that area?

Nice to hear from you,

kind regards

Miriam

Looking for Miriam Quentin

crashq — 2007-07-17 00:03:19Z

I am looking for Miriam Quentin, who used to post on this board back in 2001. We may have a common ancestor; Oskar's Quentin's father

Re: Quentins in Germany

crashq — 2007-07-17 00:01:14Z

Have you had any contact with the Miriam Quentin that started this thread? I am wondering whether she is still doing the genealogy thing after all these years.

I am trying to locate her because her grnadfather's Oskar Quentin, which matches my great grandfather's brother name and their birth dates are close. Also the fact that both her father and my grandfather are anmed Heinz could indicate a commonly used family name (a longshot I know since Heinz is a common name)

Old Photo of John Quentin - Michigan

RandallMcDaniel44 — 2007-07-05 00:20:42Z

I recently purchased a bunch of old photos. One photo shows a young man and is labeled on the reverse "John Quentin, B-Ham". I presume "B-Ham" means Birmingham (Michigan). This photo was taken at the Marratt Photo Studio in Detroit, Michigan.

Attached is a copy of the photo. If this is one of your ancestors, please contact me.

Re: Quentins in Germany

crashq — 2007-06-16 19:14:21Z

I need to clarify my earlier post. Ernst brother's were Richard and Oskar (with a k not a c).

Matilde Witt Quentin died in 1912 (not 1921). He then went to live with his grandmother who had remarried. I believe her new last name was Zimmermann. She had two new step daughtters (or maybe stepgrandaughters) named Hanchen and Lodchen (obviously this is without the umlauts since I can't type that). These names are obviously the familiar nickname version of their real names because of the "chen" ending, as in "madchen".

Re: Quentins in Germany

crashq — 2007-05-30 02:40:31Z

I came up with a little more info from the family. It appears that my grandfather Ernst Quentin from Hanover had two brothers, Richard and Oscar (maybe not the correct spelling), but don't know whether they wremained in the Hanover area. I believe Ernst and his wife Matilde Witt are buried in a small church graveyard in the Stockner neighborhood of Hanover (according to my dad who looked through the church's grave registry. There were supposedly a number of other Quentins in the book, but this was before digital photos and my dad didn't have his camera with him.

I estimated that Ernst and his brothers were born around the 1880's since my grandfather was born in 1908. Matilde died in 1921, I believe.

I realize that there are a lot Quentins in the Hanover area, but if you happen to come across any info that matches this I would be grateful if you alerted me.

Re: Quentins in Germany

quentin46 — 2007-05-23 09:13:04Z

Hi Edith, hope you're still here? You posted this message ages ago....

As I wrote to crashq, the name Quentin seems to be fairly popular in the Göttingen/Hannover area. Unfortunately, it's difficult to trace back our family history any further than like three generations (starting with me!). But I'm hoping that my aunt will come up with something useful. All the connections are bound to round up with just one family, the one that came over from France. It'll be interesting to see how far they have spread.

Kind regards

Re: Quentins in Germany

quentin46 — 2007-05-23 08:45:37Z

Hi there, thanks for your reply, I'd completely forgotten about this board....

Göttingen is very close to Hannover. Incidentally, my father's name is Heinz too, but that seems to be a coincidence. I just learned that his grandfather (Heinrich Quentin), born in the 1880ies too, had no less than 10 brothers so who knows... Ernst might have been one of them.

My aunt, who still lives in Göttingen, promised me to pay the local history archive a visit, to find out how and when the name Quentin spread in the area. Unfortunately she didn't know much about my great-grandfather other than the 10 brothers thing and that he worked for the federal railway company, while most of this brothers became either merchants or attempted an industrial career.

I hope she really does pay the history archive a visit. I bet there's a family tree knocking about somewhere. My dad had two sisters who both got married and thus didn't carry the name any further. My dad on the other hand, settled further up north so there's no more Quentin's from our branch of the family tree in the area of Göttingen/Hannover. However, as oppose to the rest of Germany, Quentin is a fairly common name down there.

I'll let you know when she comes up with anything......

kind regards

Re: Quentins in Germany

crashq — 2007-05-22 22:15:35Z

My family also comes from Germany. I believe they were from Hanover. My great grandfather's name was Ernst Quentin (born in 1880's?). He married a Matilde Witt (1888-1912), also known as Tillie. Their son (my grandfather) was named Heinz Quentin (1908-1990).

Ernst died in World War I. Matilde then remarried and moved to Danzig (now Gdansk). She died in childbirth and Heinz subsequently moved to Rome, NY in 1922 at the age of 14 to live with his aunt, Antonie Witt who later married Gus Schiewe.

Unfortunately, I don't know anything about Ernst's parents.

Re: Rose Quentin

jjquentin1 — 2003-09-01 02:02:19Z

I am also related to Brian Piccolo ...(Chicago Bears)

Quentin In New yOrk

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

My name is Jennifer Jean Quentin b 1968 Brooklyn New York Kings County
My fatehr's name was Edward he died in the last five years I was astranged from him
His sisters name was Marie she died in her 30's she lived in California.
Their mother's name is Rose she is still alive but she will not tell me her husbands my grandfather's
first name.My grandmother Rose has always traveled alot and I have been told that I have irish in me.The locations
the and the names are quite similiar.I have a feeling my grandfathers name maybe Joseph,but I am not positive.Can we be related?

Thanks for reply!

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

That is so strange my middle name is Jean....Thanks .Do you think we could be related?

I wonder if we are related?

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

My fethers name is Edward He had a sister named Marie who died young in California Their mother's name is Rose Quentin and that is all I know she will not tell me her husbands first name she is bitter and we where kept apart so she does'nt want to think about ot crazy but maybe we are related?

Quentin in New York

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

Thank you for replying.Thsi is mt problem...I know very little
My father's name was Edward Quentin ,his Sister Maria Quentin,Theur mother Rose Quentin.
I do not know their fathers first name .It might be Raymond.I am in New yourk though ,Brookln Kings County.
Once again thank you ,it excites me to think I might find a family connection.
Most of my immediate family have past away.....but I have a feeling I have family who is alive.
Thanks again
Sincerly,
Jennifer J Quentin

FAMILY

2001-03-11 06:34:42Z

MY DAD'S NAME WAS JOSEPH, BORN 1918, HAD A SISTER NAMED ROSE, NEVER MET HER. MY DAD WAS PUT IN ORPANAGE?? CATHOLIC HOME?? SISTER JOSAPHINE,BROTHER LEANORD,MIKE. THAT'S ABOUT ALL I KNOW, CANADAIGUA,NY/AVON, NY,FATHER NAMED SAMUAL MOTHER NAMED MARY MY DAD YOUNGEST OF 8 FROM WHAT I KNOW, I ONLY EVER KNEW 5 CHILDREN.

FAMILY

2001-03-11 06:34:22Z

Daniel Callahan

2001-02-06 12:10:48Z

I forgot to mention that my gr-granfather Daniel R.I's parents are Daniel(no R as far as I know)and Elizabeth (Holmes). Elizbeth is believed to be english-welsh. Not sure though. I don't have any parents for them or sibs.

Daniel R. Callahan

2001-02-06 11:41:23Z

My gr-grandfather Daniel R. Callahan I brothers and sisters are Helen,Elizabeth,Anna,James. My grandmother Barbara Callahan(married Gildert) has two brothers DanielII and James both with middle name Robert. Well I am not a Callahan or a Quentin. I am now a Wilhelm but was a Gildert.

henry quentin

2001-02-06 10:29:14Z

My Henry supposedly came right to MD from Germany and I do know he had a sister that stayed in Germany a little longer than he. But she eventually came here and married a Wilhelm Hoffman. Her name was Minnie(like the mouse). I might be able to get more information, I'll try.

To: Jennifer

2001-02-06 09:15:18Z

I only have as far back as my gr,gr-grandfather and that is Henry Quentin(1885-1909). I do know that he remarried though. But the only child that I know of is my gr-grandmother Barbara Quentin. It is funny about the aunt thing but not sure if we fit.

Barbara Quentin

2001-02-05 10:59:20Z

Well Jennifer, I am not sure that our similarites mean we are some how of the same Quentin. See my Great-grandmother(Barbara 1905-1966) was born a Quentin and her father was Henry Quentin(b. 1885 d.1906) from Germany. Her mother Margaret ?(b. 1885 d. 3/1/1906) was Pennslyania-Dutch. I do know that Henry Quentin re-married after the death of his first wife and then died about three years later. Margaret's sister was the one who raised the now orphaned gr-grandmother. I have found out that sisters name, Barbara and her husband Albert Housman(sp.?) were the ones to raise my gr-grandmother Barbara Quentin. Does my new info strike a cord. I really hope so, I can't seem to find anybody. I hope we can help each other!

Barbara Quentin?

2001-01-18 11:11:42Z

My great-grandmother was Barbara Quentin b. 1905 d.1966. Her parents Henry and Margaret(?)died when she was very young and therefore she was raised by an aunt. She married Daniel R. Callahan from MD. Can you help me? I am not sure of the spelling of Quentin either.

Quentins in Germany

2001-01-01 14:45:00Z

As you notice my maiden name is Quentin and I was born and raised South of Hannover in Goettingen. My family comes from the Varlosen/ Dransfeld area, which is South of Hannover and North of Kassel, and yes we are also "Huguenots". Perhaps we could exchanage some family history, if you are interested, and possibly find a connection. Please mention where you live,and my address is Lynchburg, Virginia.
Hope to hear from you in the near future.
Edith Maurice

and yes, we also
are "Huguenots".

Quentins in Germany

2000-09-06 06:35:47Z

Our family branch of Quentins is located in the north of Germany, we originally come from around the area of Hannover. My father's name is Heinz, my grandfather's name was Oskar and he was born around 1900. He once told me that our ancestors emigrated from France to escape from being murdered by hugenott hunters (remember Bartholemew night). That's all I know....so, is someone here related to me or has anymore information??

Chad Quentin

2000-06-30 14:26:19Z

Trying to locate a Chad Quentin who I knew in Baghdad Iraq in 1957-1958. He worked at the U.S. Embassy there and we studied languages there.

Quentin family

2000-02-07 16:10:11Z

Hi Jennifer,

I received your note but you write too few details that might help me. I need to know your mother's maden name, when your parents got married and where. Does your father has brothers and sisters? Their names and so and so. When exactly does your father die?

You know genealogist works with names and dates. So, please help me to help me in sending those details.

Bye

Bob
Quebec City

Quentin

2000-02-06 07:00:06Z

Hi Jennifer,

I can't tell you for the moment if we're related. I know some Cantins from Canada changed their name in US for Canton or Quentin. I also know some French people came in US, specially in New York and kept their name Quentin. Let me know about your family, names (full names) dates and places. I'll verify in my dictionary of over 11,300 names if I can find out something interesting to you.

This is my own email: rcantin6413@hotmail.com

Bye

Bob

Quentin family

2000-01-05 18:22:06Z

Hi Joseph,
My ancestor was named Nicolas Quentin. He was Frenchman, probably from Normandy, France. He was born around 1633 and died at L'Ange-Gardien, near Quebec City, on May 27th 1683. He got married to Magdeleine Roulois, on August 3rd 1660, at Quebec City. We never found up his birthdate certificate because where he is supposed to come from (Genneville ou Gonnevile, southern Honfleur) there's nothing about him. Reading your notes, I heard for the 3rd time there are some Quentin in Germany. First time, from a woman living at Vancouver, British Columbia, Jeanne Quentin, second, from Texas, I can't remember the first name, and third from both of you (Jennifer and you). If I can be helpful, let me know and if you find something good email me at:
rcantin6413@hotmail. com
Give an eye on our Cantin Family Association Website:
http://www.qbc.clic.net/~rop_rom
Bye and good luck
Bob

Re: Rose Quentin

2002-02-06 22:08:20Z

No, I do not know Marie Antionette's maiden name. I do nknow thta they lived around Naples, Italy. There has been no mention of Canada in our family history that I am aware of.
I am unsure of years. I know that Angeline married Guiseppe Noviello. He came to the US in 1909 (aprox.) She came to the US sometime after that and they lived in the Wellsboro PA area for a few years and then moved to Williamsport, PA where they lived until their deaths. They had 10 children.

Re: Rose Quentin

2002-02-06 13:24:44Z

Do you know the maden name of Antoinette? Where did she live (State or Country)? I don't know if you talk about a Canadian, an American or others? You don't give any years or century. I can't help you without those details.

Re:Brian Piccolo/Quentin

2003-02-16 04:03:15Z

I posted here searching for my fathers roots(Quentin my last name) but my mothers madien name is Piccolo It is to my understanding that I am also related to Brian Piccolo My mothers father was Albert Piccolo i believe one of his brothers is Brian Piccolo's father making him (Brian) my second cousin.
I am somewhat confused though........How did you come to the Quentin message board with the Piccolo stuff

Hannah Quentin -England

2002-06-17 02:38:40Z

Searching for the family of a Hannah QUENTIN who married my gggg grandfather John WILLS (1760-1835) Devon, England.
They married approx 1803 and had 4 known children William John, Sarah,Thomas W and Frances. Anyone with a Hannah on their Quentin tree I would love to hear from you.

lookin for granny's secert husband

drast8995 — 2002-05-02 15:08:23Z

I just found out my grandmother was married to a charles l quentin on 7-18-1932.I don't know who he was or how long they were married.I had no idea she had a husband before my grandad.any info would be great.Thanks dawn rast

Quentin Family Tree

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

I live in New York b brooklyn Kings County,March 3 1968
My Father's name was Edward he died within the last five years.
His sisters name was Marie she died yound in the 70's.She lived in California.
Their mother's name is Rose Quentin ,I do not know her husband s,my Grandfathers first name .I have a strong feeling
that we are some how connected because of all the Brookln location.

Mother's Madien Name

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

My mother's Madien name is PICCOLO.My father had a sister named Marie she died in her 30's in California .
I also believe there is a half brother named Joseph.
My mother and father where married in Kings county New York I believe the year is 1967.
My fatehr's mother Rose was adopted she had a sister but that is really all I know.

Rose Quentin

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

To my knowledge Rose only had a sister.I could be wrong.What I find strange here Cindy is though we are looking for a connection on the name Quentin.You might be interested that my mother's madien name is Piccolo.weird that we have that name in common also.Any relation to Brian Piccolo who played for the Chicago Bears in the 60's

Quentin in Brooklyn

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

I feel very strongly that we are related to eachother .I was born in Brooklyn Kings County 1968 ,My fathers name is Edward Quentin ,his mother's name is Rose Quentin she is still alive and in her 90's but she will not tell me much.I do know my father had a sister named Marie who lived and died in her thirties in California,I also believe he had a half brother .The Brooklyn thing must be related some how .My grandmother always traveled and moved about the area.please contact me ,if you think we have a connection .I do remember my grandmother saying the name Joseph refering to my father's half brother.

Reply to Joseph Quentin

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

I believe my Granfathers name is George Raymond Quentin He married a women named Rose Holritz.Their children are Edward Quentin and Marie who died in her 30's.I am Edwards daughter.I am from Brooklyn,maybe we can find a connection

Please Read

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

Please read the thread starting with Babara Quentin.If it seems confusing who is posting it is because we are both named Jennifer.
I post as J.J.Quentin I am from Brooklyn.The other Jennifer says her grandmother Babara was married to Henry Quentin...........

Hey Jennifer

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

My Grandmother Rose Quentin who recently passed away told me She and her sister where adopted and lived with an aunt after their mother died. I do not know her sisters name .Rose Holrits(her madien name) had two husbands threw her life.Her first husbands last name was Callahan I do not know his first name,Her second husband my grandfather was George R. Quentin.Joseph Callahan child from first marriage ,Edward Quentin and Marie Quentin from second marriage.I am Edwards daughter.I believe Joseph Callahan has a daughter named Babara my cousin.All the people above metioned is passed away except for myself and Babara.I find all the names we have incommon intriging,My name is also Jennifer.The story about the aunt is an interesting similarity also.Maybe we are onto something.There are different ways to spell Quentin ....You have it the same way that I spell it.

Grandfather

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

My Grandfather Is the Quentin,George R.Quentin .does that ring any chords for you .The story is just so similar but conflicting.Thanks for the reply.

Maybe they are brothers?

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

Do you know if Henery had any brothers?The dates seem right too....is your last name also Quentin?

Re reading your message I noticed something strange.

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

Rose Holrtis(madien namemy garandmother
was married twice
first to Joseph Callahan child Joey Callahan
second George R.Quentin child Edward & Marie
I am Edwards daughter.
What I find strange is not only the Babara and Quentin similarities but Callahan too this is weird ,or we may be on to something.Did Daniel R.Callahan have any brothers.Perhaps My grandmother and yours where sisters?

Thanks

JJQuentin — 2003-02-16 04:06:21Z

Thanks for the info ! But I am lost. I do not know much so I am grabing at straws.Thanks for your time.

Re: Rose Quentin

rikatika — 2002-02-06 00:30:21Z

My great grandmother was Angeline Piccolo. Her parents were Joseph and Marie Antionette Piccolo. She had brothers Frank, John, and sister Rose. I am not sure of a name, but there was also an adopted sibling.
I am certain that my Picolo family is related to Brian Piccolo.

Quentins of Pa.

daksr — 2001-06-26 22:28:25Z

Looking for info on William Quentin Wilhelmenia Cobaugh who had a daughter hat Regina that married Thomas Hogan and lived in Indiana Co.,Pennsylvania
Thanks for any info you might be able to give me. Don