Risch - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Risch/Wisconsin & Milwaukee's German newspapers

rebholzgary — 2013-02-17 16:11:09Z

I don't know if I've posted this elsewhere, but there are matches to your Risch family in my collection "Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" covering 1844-1950.

gary.rebholz@gmail.com
Indexing Milwaukee's German newspapers continuously since 2007... helping to access our historic German-American culture.

Henry Risch

pama78109 — 2013-02-14 20:27:52Z

Seeking info on my great-great grandfather Henry Risch. We beleive he immigrated from Germany but not sure. He married either a Margaret or Martha and had a son name James Christian Risch who lived and died in western Pennsylvania. There have been some hints that the name might have been Henry Rush, Henry Resh or Henry Resch. We are hitting a dead end in trying to find a connection to a Risch ancestor related to James Christian Risch from the Butler PA area.

Risch from Island of Rugen, Germany

pringles9 — 2013-02-07 01:36:04Z

I am searching for any Risch family members from Rugen.

Re: I am looking for Risch

klausisele — 2013-01-26 09:21:28Z

What is known about ancestors in Germany?

Re: I am looking for Risch

rischap — 2013-01-20 06:38:08Z

My name is Albert P Risch IV. I am the Great Grandson to Catherine Wachs and Albert Risch Sr. My son (Albert V) and I would love to connect and share information as much as possible to our German Ancestors. We would also like to visit Germany and the areas where our ancestors lived. Any history or information that you could share is greatly appreciated.

My email is rischap@gmail.com

Re: RISCH Family from Canton Graubunden, Switzerland

cggrigg1958 — 2013-01-19 02:32:12Z

I have Martin Risch born 27 Oct 1810, son of Christian Risch and Anna Mathis;,married Anna Hitz daughter Henrich Hitz of Saab on 06 July 1845; and died 06 March 1866. This was taken from the Conters church registers. I also found records for the baptisms of the children you listed except for Barbara. I will look and see if I can find any other marriage records for Martin. Let me know if you want anything else looked up. I have the Conters records and access to at least part of Saab. I am researching Risch from Conters...the family of Anna Risch who married Johannes Braun in Chur.

Re: RISCH Family from Canton Graubunden, Switzerland

donnatreez — 2013-01-19 02:16:05Z

Yes, I am still interested in information about Martin Risch, although I have more to offer as well. He was born 1810 in Conters im Prattigau, Canton Graubunden, Switzerland. He married Anna Hitz in 1845, and they had six children before he died in 1866 in neighboring Saas im Prattigau. This was undoubtedly the event that led his surviving family to emigrate to the United States that same year.

Given that he was 35 at the time of his marriage to Anna, it is possible that he might have been married previously and had other offspring.

Re: RISCH Family from Canton Graubunden, Switzerland

cggrigg1958 — 2013-01-16 21:41:48Z

Are you still looking for information about the Martin Risch in your message?

Re: Surnames Risch, Stoltzman

jimrisch — 2012-12-19 18:55:04Z

There may be Risch's in Switzerland. There is a small town on the shore of "Lake of Zug" named Risch.

Re: Jacob Risch in Milwaukee's German Newspapers Index

klausisele — 2012-09-02 06:30:24Z

How can I get the info?

Re: Jacob Risch in Milwaukee's German Newspapers Index

rebholzgary — 2012-09-01 18:11:15Z

There was a death notice and an obit. published for your Jakob Risch in one of Milwaukee's German language newspapers.

Indexing Milwaukee's German newspapers since 2007 ...
Gary Rebholz
compiler/editor
Milwaukee Wis.
gary.rebholz@gmail.com
"Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" (1844-1950).

Re: joseph albert risch

cyril_bocquet — 2012-08-22 21:40:33Z

Hello,

Joseph Albert RISCH, born 31/12/1893 à CHATENOIS LES FORGES in France ?

It's the father to my grand mother.

Please, contact me by mail : cyril.bocquet@gmail.com

Re: RISCH FAMILY IN FRANCE

Curious2012 — 2012-07-09 00:49:23Z

In May 2012, I was visiting the Pere Lachaise Cemetery near Paris and saw a tombstone for Charles & Lily Risch. It was a beautiful tombstone and there was a second Charles buried there, along with the last name listed below. My Mother's last name is Risch and she grew up in Sarver Pennsylvania. I would be interested in finding out more about these people.
Charles Risch 1899-1963
Charles Risch 1934-1996
Lilly Risch 1902-1999
Bouzned Rhamouni 1939-2005

Re: Verena Risch

thrayronmorgan — 2012-05-31 17:11:00Z

Sounds great but lets wait until later to get together and do this. Since you can't get downstairs and my son is getting married next week(so I am very busy right now) lets just touch base when we both have time to work on this. You take care of yourself and feel better soon. Looking forward to sharing info.

Re: Verena Risch

ShirleyWeil87 — 2012-05-31 15:41:59Z

I have had back surgery so didn't see your post until now. I have all the info on Maria,s family and one or 2 othe sisters. I am not able to do stairs yet and most of my info is downstairs so may be awhile before I can get it to you. I do, however have some on my laptop wn dould maybe give you some info from it. My e-msil is olhlch@aol.com,

Re: Verena Risch

ShirleyWeil87 — 2012-05-31 15:23:37Z

Hi, I have a lot of info on the Rischs as Maria Risch (Verena's sister) was my Great Grandmother. I was trying to find someone in Halveta that could give me some info when I had to have back surgery (twice) so haven,t had access to the computer for abut 6 months. Tell me what you want to know and whnb I can do steps I will try to get it to you. Unfortunately all my info is downstairs and right now I can't get to it. I do, however have the trees on the computer ao may be able to give you something off it. My e-msil is olhlch@aol.com.

Re: Verena Risch

thrayronmorgan — 2012-05-31 06:03:04Z

Shirley,
I am John Jacob Betler's granddaughter. I live in Helvetia, WV. Verena Risch was my great grandmother. Do you have any info you would like to share on our family? Thanks

Re: Risch research in Milwaukee's German newspapers

rebholzgary — 2012-04-26 23:22:13Z

Anyone researching the Risch surname in Milwaukee should have a look at the newer resource: "Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" (1844-1950).
Or contact me with a list of names/death dates and I'll verify what I've indexed since 2007. gary.rebholz@gmail.com

Re: Risch Family in Wisconsin, Montana and Alaska

gfnelson41 — 2011-12-27 01:45:05Z

I was a friend of your mother in sedro woolley, grades 1-5. Would like to talk to you.

Re: Verena Risch

AnnaChandler777 — 2011-11-28 05:33:43Z

I work with the Helvetia Archives in Helvetia WV. We are working to gather information on the families that came to Helvetia (now and in the past)to help preserve the amazing cultural heritage that we have. Verena Risch Betler has quite a few family members in the area. You may already have most of what we have if you have the book written about the Betlers (I believe the title is 'From the Alps to the Appalachians'). I'll gladly share what I have with you. I was not aware of Verena's sister Marie and would very much like to add that branch of the family the geneology program that we have.

Also have a photograph of Mary Cornelia Haslebacher Betler if you're interested.

Anna Chandler

Re: Gustave Risch

wrommeiss — 2011-09-20 17:11:14Z

The census 1900 contains more: Elizabeth 26 years, daughter, born Feb. 1884 in Germany and Gustav 11 years, son born 1889 New York

Re: Gustave Risch

wrommeiss — 2011-09-02 19:10:42Z

You´re right. It was a mistake of transcription. More members of this family were found: Gustave born 1862, Caroline born 1857, nee Hentschel, William born 1892 and Hugh born 1890.

Re: Gustave Risch

klausisele — 2011-08-30 06:47:09Z

Gustave is a male name.

Re: Gustave Risch

wrommeiss — 2011-08-29 20:39:55Z

I assume her husband came from both Mecklenburgs or Pommerania. She is the daughter of Mrs. Pauline Schultz, widow of John Schultz; died Attica, NY April 15, 1920; born Germany March 21, 1856 nee Henschel or Hentschel. Gustave should be a female name, too.

Re: Jacob Risch, Milwaukee

klausisele — 2011-08-28 06:59:42Z

My great-grandmother was from Schelingen, so it is one of my fields of research...

Re: Jacob Risch, Milwaukee

prinzvonbaden — 2011-08-27 21:46:44Z

i see on your profile that you posted something about the town schelingen. schelingen is part of vogtsburg and i am from vogtsburg.

Re: Jacob Risch, Milwaukee

prinzvonbaden — 2011-08-27 21:45:01Z

thanks,
i send the link to my aunt...its all in french and i cant speak french...hope they can help

Re: Jacob Risch, Milwaukee

klausisele — 2011-08-27 07:25:27Z

Sounds interesting. I had a short look at your tree. Your Risch's are from Zellwiller. You find the parish register online at http://etat-civil.bas-rhin.fr/adeloch/index.php

Re: RISCH FAMILY IN FRANCE

prinzvonbaden — 2011-08-26 00:51:24Z

hello michael,
i just send you an other email. maybe this time it works...

pat

Re: RISCH FAMILY IN FRANCE

GeorgannaRisch — 2011-08-26 00:30:54Z

I haven't received any e-mail from you. This Ancestry account is in my wife's name, but we can communicate directly if you'll send the e-mail to:

michael.risch@comcast.net

Michael

Re: RISCH FAMILY IN FRANCE

prinzvonbaden — 2011-08-25 11:48:48Z

hi Michael,
i tried to send you an email but i guess it didnt work?

joseph albert risch

prinzvonbaden — 2011-08-24 18:32:24Z

hello
can anybody help me ...i try to do research on joseph albert risch, born 1893 in france.
i found a hit that he and his wife may arrieved canada in 1927

does anybody knows where i could look him up in canada?

thanks

Re: RISCH FAMILY IN FRANCE

GeorgannaRisch — 2011-08-24 17:40:45Z

Hi Patrick

There's a chance your Risch family and my Risch family are related since Chatenois-les-Forges,France is across the Rhine River from my family's origins, Hugstetten, Baden, Germany, just northwest of Freiburg.

The original Risch families are scattered on both sides of the Rhine River in all directions for 200 miles or more. My family came to the USA in 1828. I have a lot of information on the Risches that I can share with you. You'll have to contact me directly at michael.risch@comcast.com.

I assume you are Canadian?

Regards,
Michael

Re: Gustave Risch

prinzvonbaden — 2011-08-24 15:26:28Z

hello

does your Risch has something to do with Joseph Albert Risch born in 1893 in france?

thanks
pat

Re: Lawrence Risch Family from Washington, IN

prinzvonbaden — 2011-08-24 15:22:50Z

hello,

maybe i can help if your Risch has something to do with Joseph Albert Risch born 1893 in france

thanks
pat

Re: Jacob Risch, Milwaukee

prinzvonbaden — 2011-08-24 15:21:02Z

hello,
i am looking also for Risch family.i am from that area....but my risch was born in france/alsace in 1893 and moved probably to north america before 1930

your risch and my risch would be only max 45 min by car away from each other
maybe i can help you

patrick

Re: RISCH FAMILY IN FRANCE

prinzvonbaden — 2011-08-24 15:11:16Z

hello,
i just started to research Joseph Albert Risch, he was born 1893 in CHATENOIS LES FORGES, FRance.
he left France between 1917 and 1930.
i got a hit on his and his spousses name on a boat that arrieved halifax in 1927. thats the last thing we know from him.
do you think that my Family Risch has anything to do with your family Risch?

thanks Patrick

Photo of Dominic Risch 1819-1901

diannasteinbach — 2011-06-25 20:32:10Z

Does anyone have a photo of Dominic Risch? He lived in New Alsace, Indiana. His parents were Matthias Risch Sr. & Mary. He was the husband of Elizabeth Hudson. Would be so helpful!!

RISCH James M - Vietnam Wall section 4W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-06-15 17:03:50Z

RISCH James M - Vietnam Wall section 4W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 221,927 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

Gustave Risch

wrommeiss — 2011-06-01 19:21:41Z

Looking to get in touch with descendants of Mrs. Gustave Risch of Buffalo, buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica, Wyoming County. Would be happy to share/exchange info!

Death: Tava Slack Risch, Parker Landing, PA (1940)

iidabelle — 2011-05-16 07:29:05Z

I’m posting this obituary in case someone may need it.

Portsmouth Times, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
Wednesday, January 24, 1940
Mrs. Tava Risch
Mrs. Alice Weaver of Scioto Furnace and Mrs. Ethel Rhoden of Jasper have received word of the death Friday of their mother, Mrs. Tava Slack Risch of Parker Landing, Pa. She died of a stroke. Beside her two of this vicinity she leaves her husband and these other children; Arthur Slack, Mrs. Ivy Pennington and Mrs. Cora Jackson of Pennsylvania and three sisters.

Per web search Parkers Landing is in Parker, PA. Located on the Allegheny River in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. About sixty miles north of Pittsburgh.

Risch castle

Diehl64 — 2011-04-26 22:17:59Z

In the early 1900's my grandfather received a letter from the goverment of Switzerland informing he the he was the last heir to the family castle and he would have to leave the U.S. to live there in order to claim it. He was told he could not sell it and the lands that he would have to give up his U.S.Citizenship and live there. He declined and he signed it over to Switzerland. His name was Heinrich J. Risch in Chicago. His father was Johan Risch. If anyone knows anything about this I would be grateful for information.

Re: Verena Risch

olhlch1 — 2011-04-09 20:21:40Z

Hi,

Verena Risch was my Great Aunt. (I think just one Great). Her sister, Marie Risch was my Great Grandmother. I have lots of the background info but had trouble finding any of the ancsters from Halvetia. There was a second marriage by Betler when Verena died and that complicates things. My e-mail is olhlch@aol.com and my phone is 703-780-5050. Would love to know what you have and if I can fill in any of the info you might need. I live in Alexandria, VA. Do you lliv anywhere nearby? Waiting for you e-mail. Shirley Weil

Re: Verena Risch

victoriacochran — 2011-04-09 19:57:59Z

Hello,
I am a great great granddaughter of Emmanuel (Gottlieb) and Verena Risch Betler. I have some family history that was published by Joyce Betler Estridge in 1997. I can not find any reference to Maria Velez-Hasley in this publication.

Some Basic information on Verena Risch.

She was born 27 November 1840 to Josias Risch and Anna Leonhardi in Conters by Saas, Graubunden, Switzerland. She may of been previously married (Mr. Arduser). Married Emmanuel (Gottlieb) on 12 Jan 1873 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. She died 21 Nov 1887 in Helvetia, WV, USA.

Emmanuel (Gottlieb) and Verena had six children, all born in Helvetia, WV, USA except for John Jacob who was born in Pittsburgh,PA, USA.

John Jacob (1873-1968)
Verena Anna Maria (1875-1876...died as an infant)
Verena Anne (1876-1975)
Otto Fredrick (1878-1966)
Hugo Julius (1879-1032)
Ida Munda (1881-1980)

I have more detailed information on descendants. Let me know if you are looking for something specific.

Cheers,
Victoria (Betler) Cochran, Daughter of
Norman Keith Betler, Son of
Norman Fredrick Betler, Son of
John Jacob Betler, Son of
Emmanuel (Gottlieb) and Verena Risch.

Re: Risch's in western PA

pettrone1 — 2011-03-28 00:03:57Z

I have a Catharina Elisabetha Risch in my tree. She was born April 11, 1811 in Windsberg (Germany?) and Died in 1891 in Clearfield County, PA. She was married to Johann Heinrich Hartzfeld who was born in Gersbach, Germany in 1812 and died in PA in 1887.

Hope this helps.

Doris

Lawrence Risch Family from Washington, IN

swillis324 — 2011-03-03 19:57:30Z

Looking for family members of Lawrence Risch Family from Washington, IN. I beleive he was married to my Aunt Jessie Dunbar.

Jacob Risch, Milwaukee

klausisele — 2011-02-18 08:01:01Z

I am searching Risches who emigrated from Hugstetten, Germany, to the U.S.
I found: Jacob Risch * 24 July 1825 Hugstetten + 19 September 1908 Milwaukee
Any further info?

Re: RISCH FAMILY IN FRANCE

michaelrisch — 2011-01-26 01:54:16Z

I think you might want to start looking in the village of Wahlenheim, Alsace, France. Alsace and Lorraine are separate states now. The nearest large city where you might find records would be Strasbourg, Alsace, France.

I'm not sure but I think Shonlanke is now part of Poland.

The Risches are very common on both sides of the Rhein River and therer are many trees on this site that you can search.
Best of Luck

Re: RISCH FAMILY IN FRANCE

mac013 — 2011-01-25 21:22:42Z

Theodore was a native of Wahlenheine, Alsace Lorrain. He was born June 19, 1878. He came to the United States when he was 12 and lived in Vincennes, Indiana. Moved to New London CT at age 21. He married Ernestine Schleese, who was originally from Stieglietz by Shonlanke Germany. They had 6 children Theodore, Ernest, Theresa, Helene, Anne and Mary. My father's mother is Theresa. I'm going to try and attach the obituaries and another article to this. This is all I know about the Risch side of the family. My father's father was killed when he was a baby. His mother gave him to her parents and sister to raise. My father never got over that. She married another man, and had another son. Let me know if there is any connection.

Re: Risch DNA

michaelrisch — 2011-01-24 02:28:05Z

Hi Barry, I have DNA markers but have never used it in geneology research.
My ancestors also come from the Freiburg area. My family is one of three Risch tribes from the small village of Hugstetten which is a stones throw north west of Freiburg toward the Rhine River. One of the tribes there originated from a small village of Risch, Switzerland in the Canton of Zug.