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Re: RATZLAFF Ray G 1930 1983 1st lt US Army Korea

Roy51Nordstrom — 2009-09-07 19:05:59Z

He was the son of Herman J. Ratzlaff (1904-1971) of Duncan, OK. and Anne Ethel Penner Ratzlaff (1907-1986)of Cordell, OK. His parents are buried in the Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery, Corn, OK.
His mother was my father-in-law's half-sister.

Re: Family History

knuchly1 — 2009-08-23 17:56:59Z

Hello Marcine.

This is Lori Ferguson, Granddaughter of Mildred Swearingen (Ferguson), Great Granddaughter of Nora Ratzlaff (Swearingen). I traced this all to the Ukraine and Mennonites. None of which were in the family book. Have you found out anything else?
Lori

Re: Looking for Wannow surname

misskwannow — 2009-06-23 23:47:41Z

Wow, Aunt Nancy! Google is an amazing thing... I can't believe all the Wannow connections there are. I searched earlier and it appears that there are less than a hundred of us worldwide. Do you know if any of our camp settled in Cottonwood, MN? There seems to have been a John Wannow there around the turn of the century.

Kt.

Re: Looking for Wannow surname

joernkiewning — 2009-05-21 12:24:51Z

Hi Drew
thanks for all those infos concerning the American Kiewnings. Kiewning could be written in Eastprussia as Kiewning Kievning – Kiewening Kievening (Kievenick, Kiwenicc, Kiwenik, Kivenik, Kiewnik)There are furthermore polish and russion translations and writings. So far I found many more names in Canada, England and New Jersey. I found the name Kiewning in surviving archives and lists of churches in following places: Königsberg (Kalingrad), Heiligenwalde, Gross Legitten, Arnau, Kaimen, Schaaken, Rohgahnen, Marienburg, Gumbinnen etc. Kiewning you will find all over Eastprussia.
Many churches and archives have been destroyed by the russians north of the river pregel especially. And it will take decades to recover some informations. There was a very interesting Person: Hans Kiewning - he was a so called Geheimarchivar in Westgermany - Detmold.
Hans Kiewning
geboren 20.08.1864 in Königsberg
gestorben 13.07.1939 in Bad Reichenhall (Westgermany)
1899-1933. Archivar in Detmold.
It was his job to find family informations in archives. I still try fo find his children. He should have researched his past? Do I understand you right, that your tree of Kiewnings lived formerly in Hannover - Emil Albert Richard Kiewning and his son Ernest August Kiewning? Do you know that there is still a small familiy living in and around Hannover? What do you know about the 4 men (Arthur, Willi, Arthur jun., Walter) who came by ship 1925 from Hamburg to New Jersey?

RATZLAFF Ray G 1930 1983 1st lt US Army Korea

t42OldHall_DenCoTX — 2009-03-10 22:23:36Z

RATZLAFF Ray G 1930 1983 1st lt US Army Korea

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Old Hall Cemetery, Lewisville, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,802 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

- If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Looking for Wannow surname

nhillwa — 2009-02-26 17:55:24Z

Kelly! How wonderful to find another family connection! Even though Evangeline was married to my great-uncle, so we're only related through marriage, it's great to find new threads to one's genealogical tapestry!

Aunt Vannie was a woman ahead of her time - after Uncle Albert passed away, she ran the business until she was well into her late 80s and then sold it, but still kept an eye on what the new owners were doing with it! She was very independent and lived on her own until the day she died. Growing up, my dad used to spend his summers at the wholesale greenhouse working with his aunt and uncle - told us that's how he got so strong, from lifting the flats of plants and hauling bark and trees around!

I haven't had much chance to go through the boxes of pictures from my folks yet, but I know I also have lots of pictures of Vannie and Albert, Ruth and Norman as well, that I'd be more than happy to share with you, too. I'll send you an email so we can keep in touch!

Warmest personal regards,

Nancy

Re: Looking for Wannow surname

gkm19 — 2009-02-26 15:25:04Z

Hello Nancy [and Drew]!

A google search brought me to your postings about the Wannows of Kansas. Evangeline Seeley Wannow was the daughter of Charlotte Elizabeth (Libby) Marshall Seeley, born in Pennsylvania, and my grandfather's aunt. She and her family moved to Kansas. I have some photos of Evangeline when she came back to PA in 1921 to visit her elderly Grandmother Marshall. And I would love to know some of those stories about Evangeline--unfortunately, I never knew her, although her daughter Ruth and I corresponded some before Ruth's death. I'm happy to share any (sacnt) information I have about the Wannows and Seeleys. My name is Kelly Marshall and my email address is marshallfamily@zoominternet.net.

Re: Looking for Wannow surname

Drew_Tedlock — 2008-10-18 04:46:08Z

Wow, such great information! Thanks so much. My family will be very excited to hear the news. :-)

Was your grandfather (JFW Wannow III) born in 1905? Was JFW Wannow V born in 1933? Did Cleda Mae Stone marry JFW Wannow III in 1947 and divorce in the 1953 area? If the above questions are indeed answered "yes," then my grandmother Cleda Mae Stone would have probably had some contact with your father JFW Wanow (as she would have been three years older than him and his step-mother. Yikes!).

Does your research show your grandfather marrying someone named Elizabeth before Claudia Hitt? Doris Bega went to school with this "Elizabeth." I guess that would make Cleda Mae Stone his third wife. Doris also remembers visiting Elizabeth in 1956 (about 2 years after marrying Gunther).

I've been told that Evangeline/Vannie's name was Eseeley or Eseely. Could this have been another nickname?

Here's a little more Kiewning information...

Albert Kiewning married someone named Albine (not sure if this is a last name or first name, lived 1849-1926) and had Emil Albert Richard Kiewning. Emil A R Kiewning then married Katherine/Katherina Heckman/Heckmann (daughter of August Heckman/Heckmann & Charlotte nee Rentel). Emil & Kathe adopted Ernst August "Kiewning." We had no idea who his "real" parents were. The problem in our genealogy research has been lack of siblings. It's a very sparse tree and that's why we're so excited to branch in with the Wannows because we're almost at a dead-end on the Kiewning side.

Ernst August Kiewning, of course, married Liesbeth Anna Bremmert to have Richard, Gunther, & Roswitha. Liesbeth's mother's name was Anna Habicht (1878-1955) and we have no idea what happened to her husband Eugen Bremmert (born 1879), except that he died fairly young. Anna Habicht's mother was named Maria and her father was named Gustav Habicht. Anna Habicht had gangrene, spent time in Halstead Hospital, had one of her legs amputated, and died after the whole ordeal.

Do you have any Sakowski family members in your tree?

My family would love to meet you next time you guys are in town! We'll definitely have to set something up. :-)

Warmest,
Drew

Re: Looking for Wannow surname

nhillwa — 2008-10-18 01:36:09Z

Drew,

Thanks for your wonderful reply and confirmation about our families...yes, I'd forgotten about Roswitha...thought there was one more name!

My great-grandfather, William Wannow, settled in Yutan, Nebraska. He married Annamarie (nee Riedel), of Hannover, Germany, which is where I believe the Kiewning connection comes in. William & Annamarie had 4 children: Albert (A.J.), John F.W. III, Carl H., and Elizabeth A. (married name Wheeler).

John F.W. (Jack) Wannow III was my grandfather; he died in 1959. He was married and divorced several times that I am aware of. His second? wife was my grandmother, Claudia (nee Hitt). They had 2 children: Annamarie (married Paul A. Bliss) and John F.W. Wannow IV. My grandfather was married to his fourth or fifth wife when he died...she was the stepgrandmother I knew/grew up with, Edith C. Wannow (nee Carlson).

My aunt Annamarie divorced Paul Bliss in the mid 1960s, and she died in 1976, a year after my grandmother. They had 4 children: Paul G. (married Joni Moelling), Cynthia L. (married Wayne Meyer), Jack C. and Lori A.; all of them except Lori still live in Wichita.

A.J. Wannow & Evangeline (Vannie) ran Ark Valley Wholesale Floral Company on North Arkansas Street for many, many years. My great aunt Vannie died at the age of 101 or 102...she was a character! They had 2 children: Norman and Ruth (married Paul Berry, lived in Cheney KS). Norman and Ruth are both now deceased. Norman had a son, but I don't know the name or where he lives. Ruth had 3 children, one of the sons is deceased if I remember right. Her daughter, Patty, lives in Oklahoma. I think the other son lives in Cheney still.

Carl & Lorene Wannow ran Wannow Flowers on East Central at Grove. They sold the business back in the late 70s, but the owners kept the name for a long time. I don't think the business is there any more, though. They had 4 daughters: Jean & Joyce (twins), Wanda Lea and Garnett Ann.
Jean (married Bud Athey); Joyce (married Wayne Sidebottom); Wanda Lea (married Delbert Jackson-deceased); and Garnett Ann (married Paul [last name I can't remember right now]).

Elizabeth (married [can't remember name] Wheeler) lived in Omaha all her life and never had any children. She lived to be nearly 100 also.

I have wanted to get in touch with my dad's cousin Garnett Ann - her husband has been working on some Wannow geneaology also. I learned this from one of her sisters a couple of years ago when I was taking care of my mom before she passed away (2004). My father died in January 2007.

I look forward to keeping in touch - we do get back to Wichita occasionally since we have a few family members still there. My husband has a brother, a niece, and some cousins still there. Now I can add some more cousins!

Would love to arrange to meet you on our next trip, if possible!

Best regards,

Nancy

Re: Looking for Wannow surname

Drew_Tedlock — 2008-10-17 22:11:53Z

Nancy,

I was afraid that you wouldn't get my message since you posted yours so long ago but I'm so glad to be in connection!

Those names are correct, but you should also add Roswitha Ilona Kiewning long married to Earl Louis Yarmer. They live in Austin, TX & have two children: Cynthia Renee Yarmer & Kristin Yarmer. Cynthia (Cindy) married Butch Bailey and has a beautiful 5 year old daughter named London.

We uncovered a family secret this week! Richard Kiewning's wife (Cleda Mae Stone, my grandmother), was first married to John Winnow, so we believe! They divorced and Cleda married Richard, though they have been divorced for many years. Cleda remarried Don Lego of Pennsylvania and still lives in Wichita. Richard remarried Marva Jean (Jeannie) Mohney and lived in Blue Eye, Missouri for the last 19 years. I'm sorry to report that my grandfather, Richard Kiewning, passed away on September 22, 2008 in Los Alamos, NM. He was on his way to California for vacation. You can find several obituaries online.

Also, Gunther Ernst Kiewning & Doris Jean Bega divorced many years ago. Were you aware they had children? Robert G. Kiewning was born in 1959, married Nancy Lea Wilson, had Amber Kiewning in 1980, and have since divorced. Gunther & Doris also had Patricia Kiewning, now married to Tom Lee Burnell. They have no children.

Anyway, I've got loads of information & pictures about us in Wichita but we don't even know how you are cousins -- my great grandmother, Liesbeth Anna Bremmert(Brennert?) simply wrote so on the back of a few photographs. What information can you provide about how we are actually cousins?

I'm excited!
Drew Tedlock

Re: Looking for Wannow surname

nhillwa — 2008-10-17 21:43:01Z

You and I are definitely related! My father's cousins are the Kiewnings that lived in Wichita KS, which is where I was born and raised.

These are the cousins:
Gunter (wife Doris) Kiewning
Richard (wife's name I cannot remember) Kiewning
Elizabeta (?) Kiewning (mother to Gunter & Richard)

All emigrated to US from Germany after WWII.

I would certainly enjoy the pictures! I will contact you via email.

Best regards,
Nancy (Wannow) Hill

Re: Looking for Wannow surname

Drew_Tedlock — 2008-10-17 18:46:19Z

Yes! I have come across some information regarding the Wannows while research my own family tree. At first, we thought they were family friends but later realized they are cousins of some sort from back in Konigsberg, Ostpreussen, Germany! I've got a couple Wannow pictures I can e-mail you.

My branch of the Kiewning family was in Wichita, KS.

Please e-mail me! drewtedlock@yahoo.com

Re: Mennonite Families Kansas

tatiannale1 — 2008-07-15 07:13:49Z

I have the Ratzlaff family line, Eva's included, back to 1590 plus other family history including Voth. My family were Friesen's, Mennonite, from Henderson, NB. Also from Molotchna, Russia, and earlier, Prussia, Poland. The first Ratzloff was quite a guy. You would get a kick out of his story. Feel free to contact me at Tatiannale@adelphia.net. As you must realize, there is more information than I could post here. How great to meet a distant relative.

Re: more history

astroede — 2008-05-26 13:40:41Z

Curt, not sure if there is any connection, but there is certainly some interesting common names here. My great grandfather was August Stroede, and his father was Carl. August immigrated in 1882 via Philadelphia, last known residence Schwentz, Pommerania. Two of his sons were Arthur Carl William Stroede (b. 1887) and Edwin Carl Wilhelm Stroede (b. 1889). They also had another son named John, my grandfather. In 1905, they lived in the 10th Ward, Milwaukee.
So August, John, Carl, Wilhelm, Schwentz...might be a relationship of some kind. If your or anyone has more info, I would greatly appreciate hearing it. Thanks

Re: more history

John_Kratzer — 2007-08-13 15:55:55Z

I am working on the Nienke tree, which would be from Emil's wife, Hertha. I would like to update on the current info, I do not know if I have anyting that would be new to you but am willing to share info.

Ferdinan Ratzloff

jamespcline21 — 2007-07-10 03:36:03Z

Seeking information on Ferdinan Ratzloff (B. about 1844 in Germany) and his wife Liddie (B. about 1850 in Ohio). They had at least nine children when the 1880 Federal Census was conducted in Johnson County, Iowa. Their names were - Emma, Jannah, Albert, Caroline, Lizzie, Nancey, and Sopha. Sopha is my wife's great grandmother. She married James Wilson Carothers about 1900 and they lived in Millport, Alabama until her death. Any information on any of the individuals listed above would be greatly appreciated.

Death of Ms. Susanna Ratzlaff in China

davwayell — 2006-09-25 02:22:08Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Ms. Susanna Ratzlaff, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Ms. Ratzlaff died in China on April 19, 1925.

Dave Ellison

Re: Mennonite Families Kansas

2006-08-05 19:40:49Z

MY HUSBANDS GGRANDFATHER WAS MARRIED TO AN EVA RATZLAFF.WERE YOU ABLE TO FIND OUT WHO HER PARENTS WERE?I HAVE SOME INFORMATION IF YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED AND IT IS THE RIGHT FAMILY. PETER AND EVA HAD CHILDREN NAMED PETER, ANDREW, BENJAMIN, CATHERINE AND KATRINA.. THEY ALL CAME ON THE VADERLAND SHIP 1874.LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS THE RIGHT FAMILY

Re: Lencke Ratzlaff(en) 1752-1802

2006-03-27 01:17:23Z

Yes Tobial Sparlings was the husband of Anche Schellenberger. Don't have a record of a brother, just a sister Lischke.

Re: Lencke Ratzlaff(en) 1752-1802

2006-03-27 01:13:20Z

I have the mother of Mariche Sparlings as Anche Schellenberger, born 9-18-1678 and married 6-17-1696

Re: Lencke Ratzlaff(en) 1752-1802

2006-03-26 16:13:32Z

Could Tobias Sparlings wife have been Ancke Schellenberger? Do you know if Lencke Ratzlaff(en) had a brother named Ohm Lorents Sparlings?

Capt. Gregory A Ratzlaff, 36, of Olympia, Wash., died Aug. 3, 2004

2005-11-18 13:14:07Z

No. 743-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2004
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Capt. Gregory A Ratzlaff, 36, of Olympia, Wash., died Aug. 3 due to a non-combat related incident at Forward Operating Base Duke, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact the MCAS Miramar Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6000.

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2004/nr20040804-1086.htm...

Disclaimer: Not related to this person. This news release is being submitted for its genealogical value: name, age, hometown, date, place and cause of death, and military service. No political viewpoint is being expressed.

Re: Ratzlaff from Kansas

2005-03-05 02:34:49Z

Hi Gloria - Yes I have more info beyond Jacob and Henry Ratzlaff but I would rather send it to your e-mail - if you don't mind. What is your e-mail?..........Doris

Re: Peter Ratzlaff/Helena Buller

2004-09-19 05:13:21Z

Jennifer, I have done a lot of research in Waldheim I believe on the same people. I am the grand daughter of Joshua Buller and have the family tree and have continued the search where Dixie Wright left off. Please email me directly. I also have a copy of the Waldheim Remembers book and have been communicating with a Geoff in Ontario. Is it the same guy? Laura

Re: Peter Ratzlaff/Helena Buller

2004-09-19 05:07:08Z

Yes it is the very same and I believe we are cousins. I am Dixie's first cousin, aren't you related to her? I recognizeyour last name. Laura

Re: Peter Ratzlaff/Helena Buller

2004-09-18 18:25:35Z

Geoff,
Have you ever reviewed the Waldheim remembers the Past? It was published in the 80's and there are many many pages regarding the Ratzlaff family. What caught my eye when I was reading the post is the Tobias and Eva (Buller) Ratzlaff. There is a picture of them together in front of a house.
From what I understand reading the book Tobias was born on 12/23/1865 in Heinrichsdorf near Berdichev in the province of Volhynia, Russia. His parents were Abraham and Anna (Teske) Ratzlaff. It talks more of Eva. Let me know if you like me to send you some of the info in the book. I am helping my Grandmothers sister with some Buller research in Waldheim. There is much info on the Ratzlaff family. Including about him as a child.

Interesting to say the least.
Jennifer

Re: Peter Ratzlaff/Helena Buller

2004-09-18 18:01:20Z

Joshua D. Buller in Waldheim. Did Joshua D Buller in Waldheim have a son Fred? If so perhaps I am related. Please contact.

Re: Jacob Ratzlaff

2004-08-04 14:34:28Z

I am a relative of Jacob Ratzlaff. He is my g g grandfather also. My Grandmother is Edith and her parents are Jacob Ratzlaff and Anna May Fletcher. Jacob and Anna had more children then you listed. They also had Lizzy, Susan, and Edith. My Grandma is still living today in Iowa.
If anyone has any more info on this family please let me know.

Re: Hannah Marie L Ratzlaff

2004-03-28 00:10:42Z

Thank You for the info about My Grandmothers background. This is the Most I have ever known about where My roots came from.
I hope 2 years was not too long to wait for the reply. Life always seems to get in the way of Progress.

let me know if you know more Shaun

Re: Stroede

2004-01-10 02:54:41Z

I have information on the Kansas Stroedes. My father-in-law is grandson to Johan and Augusta. The information includes birth dates, dates of death, where buried and names of children. Because some are still living, I would rather not post their names. Please email me for the information. I hope I can help!

wendystroede@yahoo.com

obit for Rose Ratzlaff of Russellville, Arkansas

2003-08-17 20:04:02Z

The following obit is here with permission of the Atkins Chronicle, in Atkins,
Ark.

Rose Ratzlaff

Rose Ratzlaff, 47, of Russellville, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003 at Baptist
Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

A daughter of Felecidad Diago Chavez of the Philippines and the late Jose
Sioson Chavez.

She was born Oct. 12, 1955 in Zambales, in the Philippines. She was a
delicatessen worker at Kroger on West Main Street, a bowling league member
and attended the Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Ratzlaff; a son, Jonathan Ratzlaff of
the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Joy and Bobby Apadoca of Las
Cruces, NM and Amiee Ratzlaff of the home; four brothers, Junior Chavez,
Joey Chavez, Jessie Chavez, and Jimmy Chavez, all of the Philippines; three
sisters, Linda Villoria of the Philippines; Josephine Griffin and her husband,
Colin, of Russellville; and Lanie Dominish and her husband, Robert, of Grand
River, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Gabriel and Sylas Apadoca, both of Las
Cruces, NM.

Graveside services will be Friday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. at Pisgah Cemetery with
Rev. Ernest Hardesty officiating. Arrangements will be by Shinn Funeral
Service of Russellville.

Note: I am of no relation, but my sympathies go out to those of you who are.
This is here as a lasting memorial for Mrs. Ratzlaff.

Jacob P. and Marie (UNRUH) RATZLAFF, Marion Co., KS

2003-08-12 03:49:03Z

Henry Stroede

mmstroede — 2004-06-22 21:40:04Z

Hi Judy,
I think this is probably a long shot, but what other info do you have on Henry Stroede? I'm a Stroede researcher, and don't see the surname all that often.
Thanks,
Michelle

Stroede

mmstroede — 2004-06-22 21:40:04Z

Thanks Judy, Henry is one of many Stroede's I'm tracking for surname place of origin. I'm fairly confident that this family originated in Northern Germany, but have not been able to trace where, exactly. They mostly congregated in IL, WI, KS. If you think ANYONE might have additional information to help me pin these folks down a bit, I would deeply appreciate it.
Many thanks, Michelle

Stroede

mmstroede — 2004-06-22 21:40:04Z

Hi Barb,
Thanks for replying to my post. I was beginning to believe I was the only Stroede alive.
I have some August's in my data base. But I'm not sure which one is your line. I've been trying to connect the Milwaukee, Chicago, and Kansas Stroedes's now for two years. Do you know if our lines are connected?
My e-mail address is Kiksapa@aol.com. Let's chat.
Michelle

Re: Ratzlaff from Kansas

hangnails — 2005-01-02 18:31:28Z

Freda.....
My gr grandfather was Henry J. Ratzlaff, married to Katherina Unruh and the brother of your gr grandfather Gerhard Ratzlaff. I think that makes us third cousins? If you would like to contact me my e-mail is hangnails@saber.net Doris

Jacob Ratzlaff

joeglor1 — 2003-06-08 23:16:34Z

I am looking for my g-g-grandfather and family. Jacob Ratzlaff bn 1830 , Russia. He married Helena. Had Jacob, and Leona. Jacob is my g grandfather. Jacob Ira Ratzlaff was bn oct 1861 in Poland-Russia. d 9 Jun 1968 Gunthrie Co. Iowa. He married Annie May Fletcher. They had Elmer, Clarence, Mary, Ira, Allie and Hank. Please if you have any infomation e-mail me at joeglor@yahoo.com. Thanks.

OBIT - Ratzlaff, Arthur Henry

3170570 — 2005-07-18 04:41:31Z

Ratzlaff, Arthur Henry, born December 15, 1923 went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2005. His loving wife, Josephine, survives him along with their four children; Janice (Dave) Hulin of Phoenix, AZ, Janet (& John) Bollinger of Waldheim, Sask., Barbara (& Daryl) Houser of Kelowna, BC, and Glen (& Mary) Ratzlaff of Kelowna, BC, along with their respective families. The funeral service will be held on Friday May 6, 2005 at 2:00 pm at Salem Church in Waldheim, Sask. A memorial service will be held in Kelowna at a future date to be announced.

Mennonite Families Kansas

DonnaOsborn48 — 2005-04-20 02:11:06Z

Trying to find parents for Eva Rstzlaff who married Peter Koehn. She was born July 1, 1818 and died May 1, 1892. Her husband was born Dec 5, 1826 and died Feb 2, 1902 in McPherson County, Kansas. I know her childrens names Benjamin Koehn is my line he married Katherine Voth in McPherso County, Kansas.THanks D. Osborn

Ratzlaff, Mountain Lake, MN

jan2809 — 2003-10-17 00:50:34Z

Have District Court, Cottonwood County, MN papers stating that John H Ratzlaff was born in Russia 1863; he emigigrated to the US and landed at port of New York in August 1874.
Also have copy of marriage certificate to "Bertie" Hendrickson and copy of his "obit". Obit says that he was survived by a sister Mary. 1880 Census for Mt Lake, Cottonwood Co., MN shows an Anna Ratzlaff, age 46, (was either widowed or divorced,) with daugher Mary, age 20, and son Johann, age 17. All were born in Russia. Census also shows second husband Jacob, age 45. Last name I cannot be sure of. Looks like Leavy.

Looking for additional information on this family. Who was Anna's first husband? Which Ratzlaff? Where in Russia were they born? Also what is correct name of second husband?
John H. Ratzlaff and Bertha Hendrickson were grandparents of my husband and we have info on their 9 children. Would appreciate any info. Thanks!
Jan Boatright
knjboat@usa.net

Re: Ratzlaff from Kansas

pcline192 — 2003-11-21 04:11:57Z

My wife is looking for a connection to the Ratzlaff linage. Her grandmother was Sophia May Ratzlaff and she married James Wilson Carothers. Sohpia came from the Dakotas or Kansas. She and James lived in Millport, AL where both are buried. They had two girls, Kathereen (died as an infant) and Daisy Lee. Do your records show any information on these people?

Sophia May Ratzlaff

pcline192 — 2003-11-21 04:11:57Z

Seeking information on Sophia M. Ratzlaff, b. 27 June 1879, d. 03 December 1928, m.James Wilson Carothers on 20 October 1900 (2nd wife), had two children - Daisy Lee Carothers and Nellie Kathleen Carothers. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Ratzlaff/Ratzloff

pcline192 — 2003-11-21 04:11:57Z

Looking for any information concerning Ferdinan Ratzloff/Ratzlaff and his will Liddie. In the 1880 Iowa census, Ferdinan was listed as 36 and from Germany. Liddie was 30 and from Ohio. Hoping they had two daughters named Sopha or Sophia and Joan. Sopha is my wife's grandmother and our records show she spelled her name Ratzlaff. She married a Carothers and lived in Millport, AL. We are hoping Ferdinan and Liddie are her parents, but do not have enough information at this time to confirm this theory. Any help will be apprecited.

Looking for Wannow surname

nhillwa — 2004-01-26 08:07:52Z

Looking for anyone with information on the family (ancestors and/or descendants) of William Wannow, who lived in or near Yutan, Nebraska in the late 1800s. Possibly either he or his parents emigrated from Germany (Prussia). Other family surnames include Kiewning (cousins?).

Thank you!

Ratzlaff Reunion

angier93 — 2003-05-26 04:18:17Z

There will be a Ratzlaff reunion in Northern Alberta, Canada the last weekend in June.
This is for the Andrew B. clan who came from South Dakota. Any questions feel free to email

Louisa Ratzlof

nlietz1 — 2003-09-25 19:36:29Z

Looking for information on Louisa (Lietz/Leitz) Ratzlof, sister to John, Louis, and Gottlieb Lietz/Leitz. Immigrated from Prussia in mid-1800s. Believe to have settled Wisconsin.

Re: Lencke Ratzlaff(en) 1752-1802

gingermoore69 — 2005-05-17 15:14:41Z

Lencke was born 30 July 1752 and died 10 June 1802.
Her parents were Elder Peter Ratzlaffen and Maricke Sparlings. Peter was born 18 May 1689 and died 14 May 1775. Maricke was born 13 Aug. 1714 and died 2 Feb. 1764.
I know that Maricke's father was Tobias Sparlings but I have been unable to find her mother. She married Jacob Pankratz. I have further info if interested. My email is paula_ks@yahoo.com.

Mary Ratzlaff Koehn Kinsey

NMFireHorse — 2004-02-02 06:22:45Z

Albuquerque Journal - August 17, 1998

Mary Kinsey, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Friday, August 14, 1998. She is survived by her sons, Wilbur Lee Koehn and wife, Lucille of Cottage Grove, OR and Lloyd D. Kinsey and wife, Sharon of Rio Rancho; daughters, Beulah M. Benard and husband, John of Belen and Carolyn S. Plasters and husband, David of Albuquerque; brother, Alfred J. Ratzlaff of Galva, KS; 18 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by William Koehn, John T. Kinsey, and children, Lorena Koehn, Jesse Kinsey, Floyd Kinsey, Raymond Kinsey, and John T. Kinsey Jr. Mrs. Kinsey was a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite Church, Texas and was an honorary member of The Optimist Club of Albuquerque. Services will be held Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with Reverend DeWayne Koehn officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Grant Holcomb, Daniel Holcomb, John Benard, Robert Kinsey, Glenn Plasters, and Kenneth Kinsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Kinsey and Neil Arnett. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Monday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 405 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.

Re: John Ratzlaff

jnice9 — 2005-04-28 01:59:51Z

My Grandfather was also John Ratzlaff who came to America in1874 on the ship S.S. Colina.
He married Elizabeth Buller in 1887. They raised a family of 5 sons Abe, Henry, Peter, John and Ben, 4 daughters, Lena who was my mother, Katheryn, Anna, and Ella,
Please e-mail me if this is of any help. I have more history.
Janice Smith

Nancy Lee (Opsahl) Ratzlaff, 1937-2001

stonecoldead — 2005-08-24 16:15:49Z

Nancy Lee (Opsahl) Ratzlaff. Daughter of Theodore and Leona Opsahl.
She was born in Preston on Aug. 15, 1937.
Died on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Highway 18 East, Algona.
She moved to Algona, Iowa, with her husband Donald Ratzlaff, in 1975.