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Re: Herman Wittenberg :photo

Eellitta — 2009-01-29 22:21:24Z

Photo of Herman Wittenberg.

Portrait and Biographical Record of Portland and Vicinity, Oregon : containing original sketches of many well known citizens of the past and present.
Chicago: Chapman Pub. Co., 1903, 890 pgs.

Herman Wittenberg Pages 592,593,594 and 597

Eellitta

Re: Herman Wittenberg Biography 1903

Eellitta — 2009-01-29 22:19:09Z

When I made the second posting I made a mistake when I attached the rest of the biography. Somehow I attached part of a biography of someone else. I am reposting to rectify the problem.

Portrait and Biographical Record of Portland and Vicinity, Oregon : containing original sketches of many well known citizens of the past and present.
Chicago: Chapman Pub. Co., 1903, 890 pgs.

Herman Wittenberg Pages 592,593,594 and 597

This message continues the biography.
Eellitta

Re: descendant-research

marilynkcme — 2008-06-20 17:36:21Z

Have ggggrandmother Eva D. Wittenbach b:1823 Unterellen Warburgkeirs Thuringen Germany (not sure of the spelling of those names) married: Marten Ifland(possible spelling Iffland) b:01 oct. 1820 saxen germany She may have died in Houston or Gaylord, Smith ,Kansas USA in 1880. He died:17 April 1916 in same place in Kansas USA. What I don't know is her father and mother's name or any other family from 1883 back.I have Wittenberg (burg) names from 775 Theodorata Von Saxa Wittenburg -Saxony germany --- Barbara von saxa Wittenberg B: 1405 Dresden Saxony Stadt Dresden Sachsen Germany D:1465--Wenzel Saxony Wittenburg B:1337-D:15 June 1388---Rudolf I Von Sachsen Wittenberg B:1224 Sachsen germany D:2 march 1356--Albrecht Von Sachen Wittenberg B:1243-25 August 1298---agnes Von Sachen Wittenberg B:1309-04 January 1388---ana Von Saxon Wittenberg B:1282 Saxony Prussia D: 22 November(don't know year) I don't know who these people relate to as far as my family is concerned but are names in Ewing family tree-Lawarence/Lawarence family tree-Jacobes family tree and the Stoutcarle family tree all on ancestery.com hope that is helpful. Marilynkcme.marilynkc@peoplepc.com

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Re: Wittenberg/ Illinois, Indiana

loriwood196 — 2008-06-10 00:52:38Z

I'm referencing a listing of the Wittenberg children of Katherine and Christian. I was sent a picture of the family and was wondering if anyone knows which of the children are in picture. I am the great great grandaughter of Mary Wittenberg Kostbade.

Re: Wittenberg/ Illinois, Indiana

loriwood196 — 2008-06-07 19:52:41Z

I am also a distant relative. A great great granddaughter of Mary Wittenberg. I can be contacted at lori.wood@sanofipasteur.com.

Herman Wittenberg Biography 1903 Portland Oregon FYI

Eellitta — 2008-04-11 06:20:59Z

I inherited the following book which has a Biography of Herman Wittenberg, son of David and Caroline (Blass) Wittenberg, natives of Germany who married in Detroit, Michigan. Herman was born at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, September 15, 1859. He married Mary Alice Shaver in 1880.

There is also a picture of him in the book. I will try to download the picture and the biography. I will have to do it in parts because the article is quite long.I will reply to this message and continue the attachments. This message contains three out of 6 attachments.

Portrait and Biographical Record of Portland and Vicinity, Oregon : containing original sketches of many well known citizens of the past and present.
Chicago: Chapman Pub. Co., 1903, 890 pgs.

I am not a relative. I downloaded an obituary of Herman's father and I thought I would also include this biography for family members researching the family.
Eellitta
russetred@msn.com

David Wittenberg obituary Portland, Oregon January 7, 1911 FYI

Eellitta — 2008-04-11 05:36:58Z

I have noticed some older queries possibly concerning this particular David Wittenberg. I was doing a look up for someone else when I came across this obituary. I thought it might be of interest to someone. I am not related.

The article was published:
The Morning Oregonian
Saturday January 7, 1911
Page 9 Column 3

PIONEER LAID TO REST
David Wittenberg came to Portland in 1862

With Family He Crossed Plains to Oregon, Arriving Here When City Had but 1500 Population

Attached is the Obituary.
Eellitta
russetred@msn.com

Re: lost family

kennegansmom — 2008-01-21 06:47:57Z

My Wittenberg Ancestors were German Mennonites who had settled in Russia before coming to America. I have hundreds of names I have yet to go through, still working on it as we speak, but they settled in California, Washington, Canada, & I think a few are listed in Kansas & some other midwestern states. Like I said, I'm still going through the records. They are also intertwined with the Friesens of the same areas in America.

Re: Wittenberg contact in Germany

reneewittenberg — 2007-12-09 05:09:12Z

I have Wittenbergs coming from Germany Henry F. William Wittenberg came over with his son and daughter in law .. some time after his wife died in Germany (Maria Sophis Sprengler b. 12-Feb- 1866.) I have more dates and details, but not in front me right now ... Any interest, please respond. Renee

Re: Wittenberg/ Illinois, Indiana

geolady41 — 2007-07-05 20:10:33Z

Hello Distant relative. I am the gr.granddaughter of Kate Wittenberg Carey. Please contact me directly at janpullins@ comcast.com I am working on tracing some people now.

Re: Walter Ira

Joycef14 — 2006-11-02 04:48:14Z

Contact me at joycef14@sbcglobal.net regarding Walter Wittenberg

Re: Wittenberg contact in Germany

KentBartram — 2005-01-18 04:39:02Z

Don't know if this is still a live thread. My ggGrandfather, Hans Heinrich Wittenberg, came to the US in 1857. Born 1831, Kroge, Hannover, son of Johann Jacob Wittenberg and Anne Engel Böhling.

Re: Wittenberg contact in Germany

KentBartram — 2005-01-18 04:39:02Z

Debbie, don't know if this is still a live thread. A friend's ggGrandfather came to the US in 1857. Hans Heinrich Wittenberg, born 1831 in Kroge, Hannover, the son of Johann Jacob Wittenberg and Anna Engel Böhling. Any connection?

Re: Wittenberg

llehrke — 2005-01-10 00:00:34Z

I'm trying to find out when my Wittenberg family came to the USA. My Great Grndfthr's name was William Wittenberg - he was born abt. 1810. His wife's 1st name was Caroline. I believe they came to the US. They had 7 children -my Grndfthr was Wm. Henry Wittenberg DOB 1852. He married Elizabeth Schaeffer on 12/5/1885 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Elizabeth's grandfather, Charles Schaeffer, b abt 1782, was a Professor at Bonn University/Germany. I'm looking for information on my Wittenbergs and also about Charles Schaeffer. Would appreciate any information. Thanks.

Re: Wittenberg contact in Germany

llehrke — 2005-01-09 23:53:39Z

Kent,
I've wondered, too, if this is still active. I tried a few years ago - and noticed you had added info in 2004. So, I'll try again.
I'm trying to find out when my Wittenberg family came to the USA. My Great Grndfthr's name was William Wittenberg - he was born abt. 1810. His wife's 1st name was Caroline. I believe they came to the US. They had 7 children -my Grndfthr was Wm. Henry Wittenberg DOB 1852. He married Elizabeth Schaeffer on 12/5/1885 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Elizabeth's grandfather, Charles Schaeffer, b abt 1782, was a Professor at Bonn University/Germany. I'm looking for information on my Wittenbergs and also about Charles Schaeffer. Would appreciate any information. Thanks.

Wittenbergs in California

Jamie Zegar — 2004-11-28 21:09:20Z

I was born and raised in Oregon, however my fathers brothers, sister and parents all lived in California. We are decendents of David and Caroline Wittenberg who crossed the prairie in the 1800's to settle in the west. Contact me if you would like more info.

Wittenberg

Jamie Zegar — 2004-11-28 21:09:20Z

Not that i know of. When David came to America he came with some brothers, but they went their separate ways. David separated himself from the Jewish faith of his family. when i go to California next month I will get a book that has dates and names

Wittenberg

Jamie Zegar — 2004-11-28 21:09:20Z

They may have stopped on the way. those names are not names I recognize, but I need to find my book to be sure. I said they went to California, but that is incorrect. they came to Oregon first.

Re: Wilhemina Wittenberg by Barbara

2004-04-20 05:01:14Z

Don't know if anyone is still looking for Wilhemine or these Wittenbergs. I have seen the 1880 Census and Wilhemine (b) abt 1856 (d) 1928 was born in Illinois. Her family, Friedrick or Fritz & wife Wilhelmina Hermmerle moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin abt. 1862. She married Friedrich Schroeder on 11/23/1873 at 1st Luth/La Crosse, WI There were 7 other siblings - Caroline, William, Carl, Rebecca, Rosa, Emma and Friedrich

Re: Frederick John Wittenberg

2003-11-14 04:43:50Z

Hi I was wondering if you knew the name of your grandmother. I have some Fred and Frederick Wittenberg and also John or Johann Heinrich Wittenberg.Please let me know and I will see if we have a match..

Thanks

Re: Wittenberg contact in Germany

2003-09-06 00:55:27Z

I am interested in any information concerning Wittenbergs in Ohio. Just starting to run history on David F WIttenberg, Edward and Ruth Wittenberg..Mabel Wittenberg..

Any information, if any, that you have would be appreciated. Perhaps, I'll dig up something for you..

Re: Wittenbarger

2002-06-24 17:29:19Z

Yes, this David is my great grandfather. I remember that my grandfather, also David, had a great aunt Ola & a great aunt May. I guess that makes your husband & my grandfather second cousins. Thank you for providing me with James' birth year & place of birth. Do you know anything about the parents of James or Sarah? Brownlow was my grandfather's & great grandfather's middle name. Do you know if the "B" in James' name was for Brownlow?
Thank you, Tammy

Re: Wittenbarger

2002-06-22 00:38:30Z

My husbands Great Grandparents were James and Sarah Wittenbarger. There Daughter was Ella Viola (Ola), who was his Grandmother. The only thing I could find on them was in the 1900 census. They lived in Polk Co. Tenn. District #129. It has James,age44, Sarah,age 45, Joseph,age 21, Eden ?, age19, Ola,age16, David,age14, Naoma, age11. May, age 8, McKipley, age 6, and Thomas, age 3. James B. Wittenbarger was born in Polk Co. abt.1855. Sarah Lewis was born in Va. abt. 1854 or 55. They were married in Knox Co. Tenn. in 1873.Could this son David be your Great Grandfather ?

Looking for Morrell Leroy Wittenberg

2002-03-25 01:10:25Z

Help!

I am painfully new to all of this. This man is my maternal grandfather. I only met him once and know he has passed away.

Any hints, tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou

Re: Wittenberg contact in Germany

2001-11-03 14:53:43Z

My gg grandparents came to America in 1880.. They came from Germany with 5 children. They stayed in New York for a few years and setteled in Hobart, Indiana...Another 7 children were born here in the USA. Sometime around 1900 they moved to Chicago. Some of the children moved to Michigan,
Pennsylvania and Illinois....Sound familiar???
Let me know.

Re: wittenberg

debbiefromla — 2001-11-03 14:41:28Z

my parents are from Indiana. Richard wittenberg and driscilla mae scott.

lost family

debbiefromla — 2001-11-03 14:28:36Z

looking for family living in california at one time both father and grandfather have died.

Re: Wittenberg contact in Germany

elcircle5c — 2002-12-12 19:54:20Z

The Wittenbergs I have are 5 brothers and 1 sister.
The Father was Israel Moshe Vittenborgo. Some of the
children changed their names: i.e. Whitten; Witton, and etc.
Daughter, Lillian, married Geo. Sobel. I believe that they came to the US about 1885. I do know that Lillian was born about 1896 and died about 1965 in Ohio.
If any of this is up your tree, feel free to e-mail me.

Wittenbergs

timewaits — 2002-05-10 02:19:51Z

I am just beginning research into my Wittenberg cousins who live in Washington and their ancestors. Patriarch was Abraham Wittenberg who married Katherine Barthel. Came from Germany but don't know where yet.
Any connections obvious to you?
Mary

Wittenbergs

timewaits — 2002-05-10 02:19:51Z

Dear Stanley,
My Wittenberg cousins are from Shelton. Don't know a Bill but my aunt is Dorothy and she does have a daughter Mary.

Wittenbergs

timewaits — 2002-05-10 02:19:51Z

Dear Midge,
My cousins father, Ted Wittenberg, was born August 16, 1932. His parents were Abraham Wittenberg, born 1895 in Germany (I don't have a place or exact date) and Katherine Barthel, also showing as having been born in 1895. That is really all I know or have been able to find out.
Thanks,
Mary

Wittenburg--Fred's daughters

CPorath3592 — 2002-05-27 17:18:58Z

I just came across your listing. Fred Wittenburg--- where was he from and what was his parents names? I have Wittenburg who had a Fred from Bremer/Fayette IOWA.

Re: Wittenberg contact in Germany

llehrke — 2002-06-04 04:08:57Z

Hi Debbie,
I'm trying to find out when my Wittenberg family came to the USA. My Great Grndfthr's name was William Wittenberg - he was born abt. 1810. His wife's 1st name was Caroline. I believe they came to the US. They had 7 children -my Grndfthr was Wm. Henry Wittenberg DOB 1852. He married Elizabeth Schaeffer on 12/5/1885 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Elizabeth's grandfather, Charles Schaeffer, b abt 1782, was a Professor at Bonn University/Germany. I'm looking for information on my Wittenbergs and also about Charles Schaeffer. Would appreciate any information. Thanks.

Wittenbergs in Oregon

Jamie Zegar — 2004-11-28 21:09:20Z

I don't know what I was thinking last Sept. when I responded. My gggrandfather David came to America with his father and brothers. I don't have my book in front of me so I can only give you a ruff time frame. David came to Oregon in 1862 with his wife Caroline. His brother Moritz and two daughters of Moritz joined him here later. They were settled in Portland. David's oldest son, Herman was the founder of P)acific Coast Biscuit Co. and became a very wealthy man. Many of his children and there children worked for this company. I believe one of Moritz' daughters was Rosa, but will have to check/

Wittenbergs in CA

Jamie Zegar — 2004-11-28 21:09:20Z

Hi Cathy, sorry to take so long to reply. I don't recognize the names of David and Idabelle, but that doesn't mean there is no connection. My grgrgrandfather was also David Wittenberg married to Caroline Blass in WI in 1857. They moved to Kansas and later to Oregon. David came to America with his father and five brothers. Any of those brothers could prove to ba link between your David and mine. Can you go back any further then David and Idabelle?

lost family member debbie wittneberg whitehead

Jamie Zegar — 2004-11-28 21:09:20Z

What were they names of the father and grandfather?

WITTENBERGER, Minnie m. JACKSON, Isaiah H. bef. 1892, resided Denver CO

ckayter — 2002-06-22 22:53:46Z

From "Who's Who in Kern County, 1939" (pub by Wilson & Peterson, 1940)

JACKSON, R. N. Parents, Isaiah H. and Minnie (WITTENBERGER) JACKSON. Born, near Denver, Colo., June 30, 1892. Married, Hazel M. GEARHART, May 31, 1916. Children: Margaret M., Barbara L.

If this is a good fit with other information you have, please reply to this message and I will transcribe the remainder of the biography. I AM NOT RELATED TO THIS FAMILY AND HAVE NO OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THEM. I'm just making the most of a $2.00 buy on eBay... If this helps you, please "pay it forward" by helping another researcher.

Colleen Kayter

Wilhemina Wittenberg

tjtaylor — 2002-07-21 06:36:08Z

I have a Wilhemina Wittenberg, born in Germany, who married August Julius Lehrbass. They immigrated to the USA and lived and died in Michigan. They were married about 1885. If a possible connect, contact me at tjtaylor@pineknot.com

Wittenburg, Wisconsin

JeffreyWiswell — 2004-03-21 06:17:01Z

You can check this out at the Wisconsin State historical society at Madiuson, Wicsonsin. Best wishes.
Jeff Wiswell

Wittenburg, Wisconsin

JeffreyWiswell — 2004-03-21 06:17:01Z

You can check this out at the Wisconsin State historical society at Madiuson, Wicsonsin. Best wishes.
Jeff Wiswell

Re: Wittenbergs in NY

shlunde — 2003-01-21 00:02:49Z

Rudolph and Phillipine Wittenberg were my great grandparents. Their son Rudolph my grandfather. Email me if you want to iknow more.

Re: Wittenbergs in NY

jsdean_1 — 2003-07-30 18:53:45Z

My new email address is jsdean@verizon.net and not Elizabeth82298@aol.com. Thanks

Re: Wittenberg contact in Germany

angelagrimm1 — 2002-03-18 19:32:52Z

Debbie,

I am researching the Wittenburg. My Great Great Grandfather was John Heinrich Wittenberg. His family came to America from Germany. They were located in the Venne Parish which I believe was in or near Hannover.

I would love any information that may be had.

Thank you.

Angela Grimm

Wittenbergs in CA

Goalydrvr — 2002-04-20 21:21:26Z

I have just discovered that I have a David and Idabelle Wittenberg who were married in San Louis Obispo, CA 1875.They had 2 daughters both born there. Bertha in 1878 and Elva in 1879. Any connection?

Whittenbergs in CA

Goalydrvr — 2002-04-20 21:21:26Z

Hi Jamie,
I just discovered them in some recent papers, that is the only info for now. Will let you know if I get anymore.
Thanks for your info

Re: Wittenberg in Australia

joyungsook — 2003-06-28 23:50:50Z

I read your reply to the Wittenberg in Austrailia. I don't have relatives (that I know of) there, but your Gottfried Wittenberg interests me in that he lived & died in Warzlyn, W. Prussia. My ancestors came from that town & one of their descendents was also named Gottfried (not the same one though) but same names are used for generations in a family.
Please contact me as I'm pretty sure we have a connection
Thanks.

Re: Wittenberg in Australia

Benjamin_Godfrey1165 — 2003-02-28 04:48:09Z

I know this may be a longshot, but I have an ancestor by the name of Gottfried Wittenberg born in 1760 in West Prussia and died 15 March 1820 in Warzlen, West Prussia (formerly in the German empire, now part of Northern Poland). He could be a common ancestor. His daughter, Charlotta Wittenberg born 15 October 1797 in Warzlen, West Prussia, died 13 March 1830 in Gotts Gabe, Reisenberg, West Prussia, married my 5th great-grandfather, Martin Karkau 3rd, who was born in Wilkau, West Prussia on 25 January 1800, died unknown. We could be very very distant cousins, who knows?

Just a tidbit of information, feel free to contact me.
Benjamin Godfrey
Denver, Colorado

Wittenberg

MichelleAEisenberg — 2002-07-15 20:32:35Z

Looking for info on the Albert & Sarah Wittenberg family who moved from Germany to Russia, then to the US. They lived in Newark, NJ and had 10 kids. Mary, Sadie, Dora, Elsie, Emily, Emanuel (Manning), Benny, Toms (Loui), Herman, and Eddie Wittenberg. Elsie married Walter Dietz. Herman married Marge Pavey (?) Emily married Benny Goldfinger and had 2 kids-Elsie(my grandmother) and Mary. Mary married Ned Toyan (?) and lived in Indiana. Any additional info is greatly appreciated.

Re: Wittenbarger

f22qa143 — 2004-02-08 20:30:08Z

My grandmother was Pearl Wittenbarger, she was married to Oatey Loy out of Union County Tenn. Pearl was from Baltimore Maryland. If anyone knows anything about her please let me know. Thanks

Re: Wittenberg contact in Germany

dltrifari — 2002-04-15 18:47:52Z

Hello Debbie,

I am interested in learning more about my Grandmother's father whose name was either Ernst Jacob Wittenberg or Jacob Ernst Wittenberg. (He died while my grandmother was still young and she can't quite remember the exact order of his name). In any case, we believe that he may have been born on or near 1865 and probably arrived in the U.S. around 1893. I understand he was also involved with the Spanish American war after his arrival. If anyone has any information on this person, it would be greatly appreciated.