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Re: August Schwanke

skreikamp — 2009-03-25 20:44:47Z

My grandfather, August Schwanke, was born in Beaver Dam, WI on September 11, 1882. His father, August Schwanke (m. Mary Anna Zellmer) was born September 11, 1848 in Germany and died 3-22-1911 in Appleton, WI.

Re: Wilhelm Schwanke Manitowoc County Wisconsin

kn9wie — 2008-08-09 23:03:59Z

Hello Leon. Thank you so much for replying. It's always great to meet another relative. I am the great-grandson of John Janke and Anna Schwanke.

In the time between of my original post and your reply I got lucky and found a web site in Germany that contains much data about our Schwanke ancestors and lists Wilhelm and Anna as sisters (along with your ggrandmother Justine). It nearly identical to what you included in your replies. The web site that I used is this one. www.westpreussen.de/retrospect/index.php?m=family&id=I33...

Where did you find your info? If it is a different source, I'd like to have that source for my records too.

There is much I'd like to discuss with you, and I think it would be better via direct email rather than this message board. Please contact me so that we can share information. My email is my username at netscape.net
Thanks---Jim

Re: Wilhelm Schwanke Manitowoc County Wisconsin

tazsunfire — 2008-08-08 05:29:37Z

Hello Wilhelm Schwanke was born Aug 14 1843 and died June 15 1923 and is burried in Reedsville West side cemetery.I have good reason to belive Anna Schwanke Janke is Wilhelms oldest sister of 10 children. Wilhelm was second youngest in family. My ggrandfather and Wilhelm were brother in laws because ggrandfathers wife was Justine Schwanke. Anna Schwanke married Jahn Jahnke Feb 14 1848. If I am not misstaken John and Anna Jahnke are buried at the West end of Cty trunk J Near Potter in Calumet Cty on the south side of road just before road that goes between Potter and Brillion. Hope this helps you I have more information and am willing to share information with you if you can help me. Leon

Re: Wilhelm Schwanke Manitowoc County Wisconsin

tazsunfire — 2008-08-08 04:57:34Z

Hello I hope I can help you with different information that I think is correct. The Wilhelm Schwanke I know of was born Aug 14 1843 near Obodowo West Prussia. He was Married to Augusta Seehafer, daughter of Paul Seehafer and Justine [Weise] Seehafer. They married possibly in 1867 or 68 and came to Baltmore Md. June 28 1868 on a ship named the Berlin from Bremen Germany. They came on the same ship as my ggrandfather Carl Behnke and Justine Schwanke, who was Wilhelms sister,so the two men were brother in laws. The Behnke family came with 5 children.They farmed less then a half mile apart. I think it is possible Anna Elisabeth Schwanke is Wilhelms oldest sister, born Feb 14 1826 Klein Klonia Obodowo,and Married Johann Jahnke Mar 5 1848. Wilhelm Schwanke Died June 15 1923 and is buried with his wife at ST .John St James West side cemetery in Reedsville. Anna [Schwanke] Jahnke is the oldest of 10 children and Wilhelm is the second youngest in the family. There parents names are Michael Schwanke and Dorothea Kaschke. I do have more information if you are interested. Behnke

Re: John Schwanke

joycewatson8244 — 2008-07-11 15:58:09Z

I am researching Ziebell line. Frederich Ziebell immigrated to USA, I have his father listed as Christoph Ziebell, perhaps that was one of his names, I have his wife listed as Risina Eva Schwanke- their children as Frederich, Caroline Justina, Ludwig Ferdinand, Friederich Gustav, Henriette Ulrike & Louise Ziebell, all born in Prussia 1826-1840's. Related? Name was changed to Sibell after family moved to Minnesota. I have a copy of Frederich's naturalization application in Milwaukee.
Joyce Sibell Watson

Herman(n) Schwanke arriving 1923 in NY

MedicTwo — 2008-03-09 11:32:01Z

I am searching on any information about Herman(n) Schwanke from Hamburg,Germany who arrived Nov. 1923 in NY with the SS Cleveland. Occupation was "Steindrucker" which has to do with Lithography. If you know him, just send me a personal message or post an answer here. I have a photo of Hermann in the USA.

Re: Wilhelm Schwanke Manitowoc County Wisconsin

annaschwanke — 2007-04-09 11:14:17Z

I would have to say based on your information that Anna is his daughter. I have more information if you'd like to get me your email, we can try to compare some notes. Much of what we have from this time frame is from family info, not hard fact!
Very excited to talk with you!
Anna Schwanke
annaschwanke@yahoo.com

Re: Wilhelm Schwanke Manitowoc County Wisconsin

annaschwanke — 2007-04-09 11:13:43Z

Wilhelm Schwanke Manitowoc County Wisconsin

kn9wie — 2007-04-02 01:43:57Z

I am seeking additional information on Wilhelm Schwanke, b. Aug 14, 184?, d. June 15, 1923. Married to Auguste. Farmed in Rockland Township of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin adjacent to the John and Anna Janke family. Anna's maiden name was Schwanke, and I am trying to determine if there was a family relationship between Anna Schwanke Janke and Wilhelm Schwanke.

Re: Prussia Schwanke

2006-06-17 15:25:06Z

I would love to have this information! The name and the region are both correct. At some point, I hope to travel and look into some of these leads.

Re: Schwanke

2006-06-17 15:09:42Z

Our Gt Gt Gpa Fredrick married Louisa Bethke, that is one of the few relationships we are sure on. However, names seem to repeat continuously in our family so perhaps another. We have a family reunion coming up on July 8th. Hoping to add a few connections there! Thanks much for your inquiry!

Re: Schwankes

annaschwanke — 2006-06-15 01:10:41Z

I once saw this John Julius name in connection with our Gt Gt Gr Parents Fred and Louise (Bethke) Schwanke but it was in a family history passed down orally.
Our family line:
Fredrich and Louise (Bethke) Schwanke (Had bro Daniel Schwanke lived in WI then MN)
---Gustav Julius Schwanke
----Gustav Daniel Schwanke
---Larry Gene Schwanke
---Joshua Schwanke

Re: Schwanke aboard Quebec/Quebeck 1864 arriving June 12th

annaschwanke — 2006-06-15 00:54:41Z

I also came up with nothing Pam. Got so excited. I'm seriously considering another trip to Germany! Answers have to be out there somewhere don't they?

Re: August Schwanke

annaschwanke — 2006-06-15 00:44:15Z

Where are you from? We have an August Gottlieb Schwanke: Born 1868, Germany. Died 1939 Married Emma Jahnz in Southern MN

Schwanke Reunion-New Ulm Minnesota

annaschwanke — 2006-06-15 00:40:22Z

Sunday July 9th2006 at Hermann Heights park. Everyone Welcome. Many bringing family information and photo's to share. Our known Schwanke line: Germany to WI to MN, but everyone welcome!!

Schwanke aboard Quebec/Quebeck 1864 arriving June 12th

youngpam — 2006-06-06 03:40:12Z

I am working on the Fredrick and Louise (BETHKE) SCHWANKE line. From oral
family histories they arrived in New York on June 12, 1864 making their way to Ripon,
Wis. I have been searching for the ship that brought them to America from Germany.
This weekend another researcher provided me with a bit more information..same date,
same arrival port, but with the name of the ship as "quebeck" and originating from
Hamburg Germany. I am assuming that this ship name was "Quebec". The family that I
am looking for during this time period is: Fredrick SCHWANKE abt 33 years old, Louise
(Bethke) SCHWANKE abt 24 years old, and two sons, Gustav abt 3 and Adolph abt 1 at
time of arrival. Can anyone point me in a direction to search?
Thanks,
Pam

Re: Ludwig Schwanke

cohenrd — 2006-05-27 00:38:25Z

I don't know whether you are still looking for information regarding Ludwig Schwanke but I have quite a bit. I am from the Oscar Dase branch. Oscar was Ana's brother. Please contact me

Re: Prussia Schwanke

Joannaww1 — 2005-10-10 04:05:01Z

Hello everyone, after completing (well as complete as they can be for now) multiple lines of both my husbands and my families and am down to the last 2 - Schwanke and Wendtland. My Schwanke begins with Hermann Schwanke of Spachtsdorf by Friedland, Frankfurt an der Oder . He was born 29 Dec 1859 and died 4/29/1946 in Lansing MI area. He married Augusta Wendtland daughter of August Wendtland and Ernesting Actenburg on 11/27/1887 in Stettin, Pomerania. She was born 10/2/1866 in Knachsee durch Neiss, Stettin, Pomerania and died 9/23/1968 in Williamston, MI
Herman and Augusta had 4 children. Emma b. 9/17/1988 in Higginsville, Lafayette County, MO
Edward August b. 2/1/1891 in Higginsville
Hermann b. 4/18/1895 Higginsville, MO
Elizabeth Augusta b. 7/14/1904 in Higginsville.
They resided in Missouri for a while then I found them again in Joliet, Will County, IL in the 1910 census.

Edward m. Lillian Schmitz in Will Co., IL in 1925 - they did not have any children.

Emma married Joseph Atsinger a widower in 1919 in Will County, IL - I believe he had children but they did not have any children together.

Herman m. Jeanette Aird date unknown and had the following children:

LeRoy, Thomas, Lois and Richard Schwanke. Herman & Jeanette made their home in Livingston Park County, MT.

I am really stuck with this family.....I know that Augusta Wendland had 2 brothers - Fred/Fritz who married a Minnie and resided in Higginsville, MO - I lose him after the 1920 census
and she had another brother - Ed Wendland who was last in the 1920 census in Higginsville, MO and he never married.

Any assistance will be appreciated..I will be happy to share what I have.

Re: Prussia Schwanke

2005-07-28 15:05:04Z

I am descended from the Johann Schwanke family and do have some genealogy that I am willing to share. Please contact me.

Re: Prussia Schwanke

2004-08-19 04:34:29Z

I am replying to a very old message on the Schwanke Board, but am hoping this is still active. I'm researching Wilhelm (William) Schwanke, emmigrated to America from Prussia in 1875 (at age 40, farmer) with his wife Auguste (age 40), daughter Louise (age 9), daughter Auguste (Augusta) age 7, son Carl (age 4) and daughter Hylda (age 6 mos.). This family shows up in the 1880 census in Wisconsin. I believe my line is through the daughter, Augusta, who married John Martin Pollei and resided in Minnesota (although they've been VERY hard to find). Do you think this might be of your line somehow? Thanks for any help you can throw my way.

Re: .Re: August Schwanke

2004-06-11 21:30:07Z

Sharon send me your e-mail address and when I get time will send u some of what i have.
Clarence Leander Flynn his father William Flynn-David Flynn
David Flynn was born in Antrim Ireland 1818 came to Canada about 1850 married in Kentville Canada all his children born in Canada moved to Minn in 1879

Re: .Re: August Schwanke

2004-05-29 20:48:21Z

Yes,I know who you are and my mother is Bernice Baker Johnson. I would like to get femily information on Uncle Clarence and Aunt Pauline's family as far as you have it (if possible). If to much to put on board then you can send it to me at 17089 223rd Ave-Long Prairie-56347. And I will sent you anything that I have that you would like. Also have info on the Fearing's and didn't know till I started this that we were related this way also. THANKS!!!!

August Schwanke

2004-05-29 20:41:24Z

Yes, I know who you are and my mom is Bernice Baker Johnson. I would like to get some facts on your family. Births,marriages,deaths,churches,cemetaeries, and towns (if possible) as far as I can. And if you are interested in any of the information I have you are welcome to it as well as the Fearings. It wasn't till I started this that I found that I was related on both sides. If it is to long you can send it to me at 17089 223rd Ave Long Prairie 56347 and I can send you what ever you like back. THANKS!!!!

Re: .Re: August Schwanke

2004-05-26 20:09:37Z

My Grandmother Pauline Ernestine Schwanke Flynn was a sister of Emma's

Re: Prussia Schwanke

2004-07-10 05:35:55Z

Hi Jan, Sorry about the delayed reply. I just returned from vacation. Your Schwanke and mine match - the birthday and death date are the same. Will be happy to share what I have. Please advise. Thank you - Frank Neitz of Oregon

Re: Prussia Schwanke

2004-06-18 01:09:59Z

I have a Augusta Schwanke born April 1, 1862 died February 26, 1928 married to a Wilhelm Julius Nietz in my family tree.
Her father was Johann Michael Schwanke and mother Louise Geske.
If this matches let me know.
Jan

Re: Christoph Schwanke, Obodowo, West Prussia

2003-06-30 00:37:23Z

The 1835 marriage record was family information. I went to Salt Lake City several years ago to the Latter Day Saints Family History Center. I did find the birth record of my GGrandfather Johann in 1836 in LDS Film #0245454, Evangelical Parish Records of Zempelburg.

If you go to your local LDS Family History Center, they will order this film for you to view, and perhaps they can help you find other applicable films.

Re: August Schwanke

2002-04-23 16:25:26Z

My Grandmother was Methodist, not sure what her parents where they came to the USA about 1892 ended up in West union Mn

Re: August Schwanke

2002-04-20 05:37:32Z

My branch of the Schwankes came from the north central part of Silesia (Schlesien). They were farmers. This was not at all an uncommon surname there. I assume your Schwankes were Lutheran?

Re: August Schwanke

2002-04-19 16:36:23Z

Beleive from Stettin Germany Prussia

Re: August Schwanke

2002-04-19 16:32:38Z

My August arrived perhaps thirty years earlier. He came from what is now Poland, through Hamburg, to eventually Wisconsin and then Minnesota where he was established by 1870. What I am discovering is that "August" was a common name among the immigrant Schwankes. Do you know from what part of Germany your August emigrated?

Re: August Schwanke

2002-04-19 15:39:40Z

August John Schwanke born 2 June 1860 Stettin, Germany.
His father Frederick Mother Wilhelmmine Fridler
married August Schramm daughter of Edward & Albertine (Zulke) Schramm
Came to Usa in 1892 first to West Union, Minn the n to Osakis Minn was a farmer

Christoph Schwanke, West Prussia

wsherwin — 2003-02-26 21:57:09Z

Christoph Schwanke, b.Mar15, 1807 location unverified, perhaps Obendorf, now Obodowo, Poland. M. in 1836 Eva Boettcher, b.Maar 18, 1816 at Zempelberg, now Sepolno Krajenskie, Poland. Immigrated with children in 1852 to Iowa, then to Kansas in 1855. Need to identify Christoph and Eva's parents, birthplace, and date/ship of immigration. Thanks

Christoph Schwanke, Obodowo, West Prussia

wsherwin — 2003-02-26 21:57:09Z

Found marriage record of our Christoph Schwanke and Eva Rosina Boettcher on Mar 29, 1835 at Obodowo. Their parents were listed as Christoph Schwanke, colonist, and Christian Boettcher, colonist. Apparently Christoph Eva's parents immigrated from Germany? during their lifetimes. Seeking passenger lists for about 1852, and original location of Schwanke's and Boettchers. Email me at wsherwin@ns.gemlink.com.

John Schwanke

micheleloomis — 2005-01-15 01:46:46Z

I have a John SWANKE having married an Ernistine who had a daughter named Emma. Emma born in 1863, died in 1915 in Stanton NE married a John Callies. Anything ring a bell?
Thanks
Michele

Schwanke

micheleloomis — 2005-01-15 01:46:46Z

HI
I have John marrying ernestine, and having a daughter named Emma who was born in 1863, she married my greatgrandfather John Callies Jr. Thanks

Schwanke

micheleloomis — 2005-01-15 01:46:46Z

My greatgrandmother was Emma Schwanke, she married a John Callies. Emma's father was John Schwanke and married a Zander. Does any one have these people in their line? Thanks Michele

Schwanke family origin

N_Kreegher — 2005-06-27 09:59:41Z

Can anyone help with any information about Wilhelmina Schwanke born about 1851 in town/village around Pila, Poland
Married Gustav Kruger abt 1874 in (Schneidermuhl) Pila, Poland.
Want to find any other family members

Re: Christoph Schwanke, Obodowo, West Prussia

WilliamTaber — 2003-06-29 18:56:00Z

You can find a map of this area here:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~polwgw/sepolno.gif

My gg grandfather was a colonist of Eichfelde (that was the German name when he died in 1848, now known as Debiny) which is just outside of Obodowo. May I ask where you found the 1835 marriage record? I'd like to explore those records. Obodowo was the Evangelical Parish that my ancestor's death was recorded in (so I'm told...I haven't actually seen it). The former Zempelburg is now Sepólno Kraj.

Re: Christoph Schwanke, Obodowo, West Prussia

WilliamTaber — 2003-06-30 02:10:51Z

Thank you. I appreciate the assistance.

Re: Prussia Schwanke

neitzfrank1 — 2003-12-08 05:01:11Z

My great grandmother was a Schwanke form Prussia. Her first name was either Justine, Justina, or Augusta. She married Wilhelm Julius Nitz in Prussia abt 1887. They migrated to USA about 1893 with three children. Is this name in your Schwanke document?

Re: Prussia Schwanke

neitzfrank — 2004-08-16 13:47:17Z

I am interested in your Schwanke document. Hoping it will give a clue(s) to my search. My great-grandmother (Justina/Augusta) father was named Johann. Justina married Wilhem Nitz in Lobsens Wirsitz County, Prussia. Thank you Frank Neitz of Oregon

Heinrich Rudolf Schwanke

N_Schwantes — 2005-05-03 15:42:24Z

I am interested in locating information regarding the above. Anything would be great. My father was Edward Schwanke and he married Grace Luella ?(last name in question). Can you help?

Schwencke family

ASchwencke — 2005-04-24 02:06:23Z

Trying to trace my ggggrandfather Otto Louis Heinrich Schwencke who on his naturalisation papers stated that he came from Hamburg Altona Germany. Born about 1842. On his Death Certificate fathers name is Henry and his mothers name is Margaret Lansfield. Came to Australia about 1872 however i cant find so far any record of a ship he might of travelled on.

Can anyone help me?

Re: .Re: August Schwanke

sfearing2500 — 2004-06-15 16:15:13Z

My email is sfearing2500@yahoo.com or you can fax me at
320-859-5751 or my address is 17089 223rd Ave-Long Prairie,
Mn - 56347. Thanks for the info

.Re: August Schwanke

sfearing2500 — 2004-05-26 19:48:35Z

I am the granddaughter of Emma Schwanke Baker. I do have some info and looking for more. Also have info on the Fearing's

Re: Prussia Schwanke

sfearing2500 — 2004-03-20 22:23:14Z

I have Schwanke's in my family tree. My g-grandmother was a Schramm - her father was Eduard Schramm and Albertine Zuehlke. Don't know if this is in your bible and I don't know the sibling yet.

Re: August Schwanke

sfearing2500 — 2004-03-20 22:18:55Z

I am the granddaugther to Emma Schwanke Baker. If there is any info that I can help you with please let me know. Also can be contacted at sfearing2500@yahoo.com

Bessie ?? Schanke m. Albert F. Wheeler had One Boy & One Girl

MarbyK — 2005-03-09 21:20:41Z

Bessie Schwank was born likely late 1800's because she married Albert Francis Wheeler in early 1900's. Had first child, a boy say in 1918-1922, then Betty Marie March 6, 1923. It is likely all this happened in KC, Jackson County, MO. Albert F. Wheeler contracted polio in childhood; was a paraplegic who owned and operated a wholesale service station and auto repair supply warehouse. He had a delivery van built for him that he operated with just his hands. I think it was early 1960's when he died.
Kirb

Wilhelm (William) Schwanke to USA 1875, in WI 1880

mrsminister — 2005-03-17 03:46:18Z

I am looking for any information on Wilhelm (William) Schwanke, emmigrated to America from Prussia in 1875 (at age 40, farmer) with his wife Auguste (age 40), daughter Louise (age 9), daughter Auguste (Augusta) age 8, son Carl (age 4) and daughter Hylda (age 6 mos). This family shows up in the 1880 census in Wisconsin. I believe my line is through their daughter, Augusta, who married John Martin Pollei and resided in Minnesota. Any help out there? Thanks!