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SKIBBEs of Vitrese, Kries Lauenberg, Pommern/Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

mrnursern1 — 2009-10-10 03:42:54Z

I am working on my SKIBBE family tree. It appears that my gg grandmother's sisters, Auguste and Therese, were born in "Vitrese, Kries Lauenberg, Pommern" (according to their Chicago church marriage records). They moved to Chicago with their parents, Auguste and Julius G. SKIBBE and sisters, Marie, Bertha, Mathilde, Minna and Lina. Auguste SKIBBE married Theodor J. FISCHER. When she died, Theodor married her sister, Marie "Mary" (my gg grandmother). Therese married Conrad BECHSTEIN/BECKSTEIN . Does anyone have any additonal information that might assist me with my research? I thank you in advance for your help.

Re: Skibbe --Chicago

rabidsmurf — 2008-05-14 01:24:25Z

I wish I knew...any little clue would help. These were people interested in getting on with their lives and seeking a future for their families. Unfortunately, along the way the details of their family histories were lost and forgotten.

Hello my ancestors

20238037 — 2008-04-20 19:53:10Z

Just want you to know there is Skibbe's in South-Africa.

Re: Skibbe --Chicago

marjoriefischer1 — 2007-03-17 17:05:12Z

My husband, Arthur Carl Fischer's, mother was Hulda Emma Skibbe born in Chicago in the 1890's. She married John Ludwig Fischer. Her parents were Theodore Skibbe and Hulda Emma Jeske, both born in Prussia (Germany) Theodore Skibbe was the son of Johann and Caroline Skibbe. They all came from Germany in the mid 1860's. Theodore stated that he had been naturalized. Where in Germany did the Skibbes come from?

Re: Skibbe --Chicago

2005-09-14 20:39:13Z

I am looking for information in regards to my g-great grandmother, Marie "Mary" Fischer nee Skibbe. She married Theodor J. Fischer in Chicago, Illinois. I am trying to find descendents/sibling/parental information. I hope you can help.

Skibbe in Connecticut

2005-09-13 21:16:14Z

Does anyone have information on any Skibbes in New Haven CT. Frederick Skibbe emigrated abt. 1880 with his wife Henrietta and children Frederick, Minnie, and Mary. Frederick was b. abt 1822. Also with him in 1880 was Gustave Skibbe, brother, b. Nov 1851,

Minnie Skibbe was my gr-grandmother.

Skibbe in Pennsylvania

AprilFarr — 2005-06-13 00:54:39Z

MY g-g-g grandfather was Albert Charles Skibbe, he was born in Germany about 1866. He was a blacksmith by trade and married my g-g-g grandmother, Agnes Harriet Gaiser (born about 1868 in Conshohocken, Montgomery County, PA) on March 7, 1886, in Conshohocken, Montgomery County, PA. They had at least 2 daughters Elsie Caroline Skibbe (My g-g grandmother) and Mary Skibbe. Mary married a Mr. Coyle, and in 1951 was living at 439 Depot Street, Bridgeport, PA. Elsie married Harry Davies and was living at 558 Kohn Street, Norristown, PA, in 1951. At the time of her death in the 1980's she was living at 9 Buttonwood Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

I would love to get any information about this family that I can.

Re: Wilhelm Gustave Skibbe obit 1938

wilmagwen63 — 2005-02-09 05:13:28Z

Mary Skibbe

mrnursern1 — 2005-01-12 20:00:48Z

I am looking for information about my great great grandmother, Mary Skibbe. She married Theodor J. Fischer about 1893 at age 34. She was born about 1859. They lived in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Any help would be great.
Alexander Robert Fischer

William (Wilhelm Henrich Carl) Spenner

pjaeg73 — 2004-12-26 07:25:56Z

Excerpt from "The Spenner Family History 1824-1997" by Ruth Hankey [Oct 1997]

William (Wilhelm Henrich Carl) Spenner was born in West Prussia, Germany, near the Russian border. He received his education at the Lutheran School in Germany. A blacksmith by trade, he was hired by a group of farmers (known as a burg) often being paid with farm produce for his labor.

William was 5'10" tall, weighed 150 pounds and had red hair which turned totally white by age 50. He was a very religious man as well as very stern.

At age 27, he married Eva (Eva) Hoppe on October 24, 1851. She was born January 25th, 1828 in West Prussia, Germany. She was 24 years old when they married.

He and Eve had nine children -- three (Julius William, William and Fred) whom died very young.

In 1884, William, Eve, Rose, Louise and Gustave left Germany to join their other three children who had emigrated to America in 1882. Their trip from Hamburg, Germany, took 14 days and they landed in New York in the month of June. They then traveled by train to North Judson, Indiana, where William bought 40 acres in Wayne Township, Section 3. In later years this Starke County farm property was sold to their son, August.

William's industry and business ability made him a respected farmer in the county. He died in the farm home at the age of 90 years, three days. His wife, Eve, died one day later, (02/16/14) at age 86. They both had pneumonia. They were buried February 20, 1914, in a double funeral at the Lutheran Church in North Judson, by Rev. William Heine. Internment is at Pioneer Cemetery, North Judson.

Birthdate 02/11/1824 vs. 02/12/1824 in dispute

Memorandum exists, Author Unknown written 07/07/1938 - (format: handwritten on Intl Agricultural Corporation Letterhead) to be posted on website at a later date.

Julia Panzer / Julia Skibbe obit 1916

pjaeger73 — 2004-12-09 12:05:27Z

North Judson News - 06/15/1916

Mrs. Wm. Skibbe died at the home near Denham last Saturday at the age of 52 years and 11 days and was buried Tuesday afternoon in the Denham cemetery, following services from the Lutheran church in charge of Rev. Paul.
[family may get original copies by email from pjaeger73@aol.com]

Wilhelm Gustave Skibbe obit 1938

pjaeger73 — 2004-12-09 11:52:47Z

North Judson News - Thursday, January 13, 1938
PIONEER MAN SUMMONED BY DEATH
William Skibbe, well known aged farmer of Wayne Township suffered a paralytic stroke, Sunday, which was attributed to his death early Monday morning, Jan 10, in the home of his son, Lewis Skibbe, with whom he had made his home. Deceased was born in Parmmen, Germany, Sept, 12, 1857 and had reached the advanced age of 80 years, 3 months and 28 days at his demise. He immigrated to America in the year 1857 and settled in Chicago, later moving to Denham, LaPorte and North Judson, residing in the latter place for the past 35 years. Mr. Skibbe was united in marriage to Julia Panzer. This union was blessed with eleven children, six of whom survive, namely, William, Arthur and Edward of Chicago; Mrs. Joe Harris, George and Lewis Skibbe of North Judson.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the Eatinger chapel in charge of Rev. O. W. Linnemeier. Interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery, Denham.
[family may get original copies by email from pjaeger73@aol.com]

SKIBBE

GwennHorne — 2004-05-14 23:04:32Z

Arthur Skibbe Sr. b.1882 Prussia married Rosine settled in Pa.
child: Arthur M. Skibbe Jr. b. 14 Apr. 1915 Pa. d.25 Jul. 2001

Arthur Sr. Sister is Martha Leopoldine Skibbe b. 1883
East Prussia married Gustav Friederich Ehlert
children : Gertrude Helen Ehlert abt.b. 1906 married Herbert Tobison
Gerhardt Ehlert married
Katie Ehlert

Re: Skibbe

2004-04-25 21:21:06Z

I have an August Skibbe who married a Wilhelmina Handel in my family. Their daughter (Emma Skibbe) was born in 1887. Does it sound like they're related?

Re: SKIBBE - Wisconsin

2003-07-19 23:07:51Z

Ms. Wilcoxson
Please contact me by email direct at Steven.Judas@cox.net
Wish to communicate more.
Thanks for your posting.
Steve Judas

Re: SKIBBE - Wisconsin

JWilcoxson8018 — 2003-07-19 18:03:21Z

I believe that I have a picture postcard of Frank and Lucy Skibbe. It reads:

Dec. 25, 1920

Dear Friends,

Your welcome card rec. Many thanks, we all wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New 1921.

From Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Skibbe and Lucy and Franklin

It was addressed to my ggrandparents in Phillips, WI. The people on the front are the right age to be the Lucy and Frank you mention in your post.

I would like to return this photo to any descendants who are interested.

Thanks,

Jennifer Wilcoxson

Skibbe

fefesworld1 — 2003-06-17 11:45:05Z

Searching for anyone tracing Rudolph Albert Skibbe. Had brothers Kenneth, Adolph, Aldrich , Location south west michigan. Pauline

Re: Skibbe --Chicago

chardon22 — 2003-03-04 19:45:29Z

My grandmother mother was Henrietta Skibbe Vandenplas. By WWll she was married and a grandmother already. She did have sister named Caroline though. I wonder if it's the same people? Is there an address listed. My grandparents' lived on north McVicker St in Chicago. Be glad to help in any way. I have so little info except on their decendant's.

Suche Kontakt zu Skibbe

2002-03-03 18:38:54Z

Bitte um Rückantwort, wenn Interesse besteht gemeinsame Vorfahren zu ermitteln.
Matthias Skibbe
Buchhofer Straße 13
17039 Trollenhagen

I'm a Skibbe, too

2002-01-17 15:46:42Z

Hello from Germany to all those SKIBBEs around the world.

Skibbe --Chicago

2001-09-15 19:21:26Z

am gt gt granddaughter of Nicholas Becker and Wilhelmina (henrietta?)Skibbe Becker of Chicago. Their daughter Caroline Becker Nash Reitmeyer b. 1-14-1879 in Chicago. Nicholas naturalized 10-1884 in Cook Co. Illinois. arrived as a minor, date unknown, from Prussia. have no other information on Nicholas or Wilhelmina. Any information would be helpful..Wilhelmina (henrietta--have both names) may have had either a sister, or sister-in-law in Chicago alive at the beginning of WWII.
This individual gave information for proof of citizenship for my gt grandmother Caroline Nash Reitmeyer at beginning of war.

Re: Wilhelm Julia Panzer

2001-08-26 21:15:40Z

It's my married name.

Re: Wilhelm Julia Panzer

2001-08-26 01:16:11Z

It's not RE: Wilhelm Julia Panzer. My maiden name is Urman. How did you get your name, Amy?

Wilhelm Julia Panzer

2001-03-09 13:23:24Z

You must be my cousin!! I am the great grand daughter of Wilhelm & Julie Panzer. My Grandfather William Adolph Emil Skibbe who married Clara Emma Miottel. My mother is Lorraine Clark. I know that mother's Uncle Ed, her father, and another Uncle were in business together. I tire business???I am still trying to find information on the Skibbe's. I believe they were from Berlin. Please let me know if you find any information. I will keep you informed of my discoveries also.

Skibbe

2001-02-11 07:55:25Z

I'm a Skibbe

2000-06-27 21:05:49Z

Although I do not know of any Max Skibbe in Oregon There are several in Kansas. I believe our ancestors came from Germany some time around the early 1900's. Hope this could help. Email me if You think i could be of any more help good luck.

SKIBBE - Wisconsin

2003-01-22 00:42:59Z

My gr-grandmother's sister Anna Schubert married a Frank Skibbe near Stetsonville, Taylor County Wisconsin. I know they had (at least) 3 children; Herbert b-july 1900, Frank b-july 1902 and Lucy b-july 1905. I believe that Anna Skibbe still lived in Stetsonville during the 1940s. My gr-grandmother Ida Judas lived with Anna for a while before she died. Wish to contact Skibbe descendants to validate family files and meet new cousins.

descendents of Skibbe

ameek6029 — 2002-09-08 23:10:19Z

Looking for members of Skibbe family for my adopted daughter. She was born a Motis. Her birth grandmother married a Max Skibee in Oregon.

Re: Skibbe

2002-04-04 18:24:59Z

I believe We may be Related. My grandfathers name was Theodore Skibbe. He married my grandmother who was from Ireland Mary Theresa Lonergan. My father's name was Dudley George Skibbe, My aunt was named Theodora Skibbe. Apparently my grandmother and Theodore Skibbe split up because my granmother remarried a man named Hannan. My Father started to use that name rather than be thought of as a bastard child. My aunt however never used the name HANNAN. Theodore Skibbe had my Aunt Theodora in 1908 and my father Dudley George in 1912. Please contact us at the above E-mail address or at Kevin.michael@att.net. My father and Aunt were both born in NYC. From what I can gather it is a German name most likely Prussian. Which may explain why my father married a full blooded german also.

Kevin

Re: I'm a Skibbe

chardon22 — 2003-03-04 19:35:49Z

Grandmother was Henrietta Skibbe who married Arthur Vandenplas. They lived in Chicago, IL. She has four sister's; Bertha, Martha, Lillian and Caroline. My mother always talked of visiting her relatives in Kansas but never did so during my childhood. We probably are related - any info please mail me ASAP.

looking for cosuins in Davenport,Iowa name of Skibbe

TraceyOrdiway — 2002-12-12 22:07:35Z

hi am looking for information on a Chris Skibbe and his sister Tracy Ellen Skibbe, children of Alice Skibbe and Alfred Skibbe of Davenport,Iowa.
I met them at a furenal back in the 1970's when I was staying with my cosuin doris skorniak and her daughter candy while visiting my family there.
i am working on my family tree and i am tring to locate living relatives as well.
my email is AnimalKennels@yahoo.com
i am Daniel Earl Leonard's daughter Tracey Ellen Leonard-ordiway.please contact me if anyone knows their whereabouts. thank you<

Re: Skibbe

islandgirl96 — 2002-04-13 01:18:15Z

My grandfather was August C. Skibbe. He was born in Tolona, Illinois in 1889. He died in 1959. he lived in the Muskegon, Mi area for a good part of his life. Any relation to your Skibbe? I am having a hard time tracing back from him.