Zenner - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Zenner - Luxembourg

nnjer1 — 2009-07-23 14:00:51Z

Hi,

Can you share with me the name of your grandfather's wife. I think she may be HERRICK, Gretchen. Can you confirm this. I am not related, just doing research on Gretchen's ancestry.

Thanks
Jerry

Re: Zenner - Luxembourg/Dubuque, Iowa

cjeeden — 2009-06-13 00:48:59Z

1880 census Iowa has:
Stefan Zenner, 30, blacksmith b.Lux. in ward 5, Dubuque,IA
Maria Zenner, 28 b. Prussia [Germany]
Mary Zenner, 5, b. Iowa
Philipp Zenner, 3, [note spelling of given name] b. Iowa

no other census records until - Philip and family in the 1920 census - precinct 301 Ruselville, Multnomah County, Oregon. He is a farmer - assume you have the details on this family.

Cannot find Stefan arriving New York as an immigrant. Do have the first name of the person who may have immigrated with him?

Chuck VDE

Re: Zenner - Luxembourg

cjeeden — 2009-06-12 19:03:08Z

Can you tell me Phillip's birth date?

Census records could lead to more data.

Chuck Van Den eeden
Lombard, IL

Re: Zenner - Luxembourg

zenner61 — 2009-06-11 06:48:58Z

I simply would like to say that all I know is that my Great Grand Father was Phillip Zenner who was born in Dubuque Iowa, and that his parents were from Luxembourg, he married my Great Grandmother Emily Craft from Berne Switzerland.
My Grandfather was born in Portland Oregon - Arnold Steven Zenner, and then my father Richard Arnold Zenner, and then myself, Lance Richard Zenner. We have 5 generations of Zenner's who have lived out west here in Portland , Oregon.
I do know that our origins come from Luxembourg.
My Grandfather who was born here in Portland in 1903 had a story that he told me about two Zenner twins who came over on a boat from Europe and had split up once they arrived in New York. The story goes that they never made contact with each other after that. So we have assumed that we surely have Zenner relatives floating around the eastern half of the U.S. at least.

Jewish Zenner's from Poland?

laurenmager — 2009-03-26 05:54:33Z

I am looking for information on the Zenner family from poland. I am not sure if their name changed when they came into the US.

Thanks!

Jewish Zenner's from Poland?

laurenmager — 2009-03-26 05:54:16Z

I am looking for information on the Zenner family from poland. I am not sure if their name changed when they came into the US.

Thanks!

Joseph A. Zenner, age 76, born, in Erie,county, PA, " son of, Albert W. and Marie Higgins Zenner.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-09-19 04:17:24Z

Zenner, Joseph A.

Joseph A. Zenner
Joseph A. Zenner, age 76,
of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at St. Vincent Health Center surrounded by his family and friends.
Joe was born on June 14, 1932 in Erie, the son of the late Albert W. and Marie Higgins Zenner. Joe attended St. Patrick’s Grade School, Cathedral Prep High School and Gannon College. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. He worked as a foreman for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for over 30 years and enjoyed a long and happy retirement. Joe is survived by the love of his life and wife of 47 years, Marie T. Jones Zenner;
one son Albert W. Zenner and his wife Gretchen of Rochester, New York;
two daughters, Mary E. Zenner of Erie,
and Kathleen M. Zukowski and her husband Joseph of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
and three grandchildren, James, Thomas and Joseph Zukowski, as well as a several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Two sisters preceded him in death, Mary Zenner Miniger of Erie
and Nancy Zenner Eustler of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Friends may call
at the Francis V. Kloecker Funeral Home, Inc. 2502 Sassafras Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16502 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and may attend a service there on Friday, September 19, 2008, at 9:30 followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 147 West 24th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania at 10 a.m. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com Internment will be in Trinity Cemetery, Erie, Pennsylvania.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church,"

ZENNER FAMILY OF 1800 IN BAVARIA [BAYERN]

kenelms1 — 2007-06-22 20:55:35Z

I am researching the family of Zenner -notably David Zenner b abt 1819 in Bavaria. I don't know where exactly in Bavaria or how records were kept. Any pointers of help appreciated. David came to UK and lived in Northumberland.

Re: Zenner Locations

michellezenner — 2007-04-30 18:00:47Z

This Frank is my Frank Bradford, PA and Erie county, New York.

David Zenner B 1819 Bavaria

2006-11-04 17:55:43Z

I am tracing David Zenner b1819 who appears on later census in Northumberland at Newcastle upon Tyne. The family connection is son Martin Zenner B1849 Newcastle upon Tyne. Martin's son David CarterZenner B 1878. This David Carter Zenner was my partner's grandfather. The census of 1871 etc show both David and Martin born in Bavaria. But there is a David Zenner shown born in St Andrews Newcastle. But David Zenner B 1819 was definitely born in Bavaria.Any help appreciated.

Re: looking for family in Berlin, Germany

2006-10-09 19:34:14Z

Petter ZENTNER, *abt 1490, ?, ?,
Listed as Tax Collecter, 1519, Rehlingen, Duchy Lothringen. [this is now Saarland, De.]

Petter changed spelling to ZENNER, 1510, when son Adam ZENNER (aka ZENDER) was born.
A ZENDER branch moved to Galacia and reverted back to ZENTNER spelling...some later moved to US & CA.

This line is still going strong in US, CA, Be, Lux & De.

e-Mail me if you want other info.

CHeers--

George

Re: Mathias Zenner from Losheim, Trier, Germany

2006-03-09 00:47:20Z

He is my great great grandfather too. My grandfather was Eugene Zenner and his wife Mabel May Goodale. They married and had children
Sonny Zenner
Jim Eugene Zenner
Rosemarie Zenner
Bernadine Zenner
Elizabeth Zenner
Andrew Zenner

I am the daughter of Elizabeth.

Re: ZENNER, J. Peter connected to Caledonia, MN ZENNERS

Gary_Krell — 2005-10-27 00:14:15Z

Hi Deborah;
I am working on a BISSEN family at the Houston Co., MN village of Feeburg (near Caledonia). Could be just coinkydink, buuut...

Peter BISSEN b. 1844 along with his father, Theadore BISSEN b. 1811 settled in Freeburg after 1875. They had briefly settled at Johnsburg, Mower Co. MN after leaving Lemont, Cook Co. IL. Peter m. Katherine PETERS, of Lemont, in 1871. (Peter is the brother of my ggm, Anna Marie BISSEN KRELL, b. 1846.)

These BISSENs are Luxembourgers, from the Brachtenbach area and nearby Daleiden, Germany.

Your Anne-Marie does not appear in this line, even though I have a reliable genealogy going back to Johann BISSEN b. 1775.

Do you know what part of Luxembourg Jean Peter and Anne-Marie were from?

If you want to learn more about the BISSEN line in Luxembourg, I suggest you contact Chuck Van Den Eeden. We worked at connecting our two lines a few years ago, without success. I don't have an address at hand, but I'm sure you can get it from RSL.

Re: John Peter Zenner

meisenma — 2004-11-05 03:07:53Z

My great-grandfather George Zenner had a brother, b. 18SEP1853, known as John P. Zenner. He was born Johann Zenner II, having an older brother named Johann I, who was later known as John E. Zenner. Johann I was b. in Wahlen, Prussia, and Johann II (later John P.) was b. in Buffalo NY, married Magdalena Geisendoerfer in Buffalo 3AUG1875.

Re: John Peter Zenner

meisenma — 2004-11-05 03:07:53Z

Apologies for the multiple responses. I am reading your posts one at a time and replying. I think there is a connection! Our family records say that Otto Joseph Zenner, b. 01DEC1880 at Buffalo NY, married Pauline Roth 04FEB1802. Otto was the son of Joann Zenner II (later known as John P.) and Magdalena Geisendoerfer. As of May, 1925, he was living in Niagara Falls NY. Magdalena died 08SEP1881, and is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery (Buffalo?). John P. remarried, on 15JAN1883, to Barbara Louise Huppuch.

Re: Zenner Locations

meisenma — 2004-11-05 03:07:53Z

My Zenners came from Wahlen, Prussia. Franz was born in Wahlen in 1823, died in Buffalo NY 26NOV1894. His son George was b. Buffalo 25JUN1860, d. Buffalo 22MAY1897. His son Frank J. b. Buffalo 20JAN1889, d. Bradford PA 5OCT1939. His daughter Rosalind was my mother, and she was b. 10OCT1909 in Kane PA, died 27AUG1985 Dennison OH.

Re: Frank W. Zenner born 1/21/1889 or 1890 New York

meisenma — 2004-11-05 03:07:53Z

Close but no cigar. My grandfather Frank J. Zenner was born Buffalo NY 20JAN1889 and married Flora Mae Beckwith. They are both buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Kane PA.

Re: Zenner

StephenRima — 2004-09-07 11:45:18Z

Hello,

I am very interested. I did not understand the word Vogtie when I was redaing the latin documents. Our family was called Zender before Zenner, and then Zinder in the earlier records of Echternacht. I will be happy to share what I have. I am back to Nicolai and Barbara Zinder on the mid 1700's.

Steve

Re: Mathias Zenner from Losheim, Trier, Germany

2004-05-16 12:13:08Z

Mathias Zenner apparently was my great grandfather. My grandfather was Gene Zenner and May Goodale..I think that is how you spell her last name. They had children,Gene, James, Andrew Charles ( who died at age 3) Rosemarie, Bernadine and Elizabeth Ann, who is my mother. She passed though June 9, 1999. She born in San Antonio, Texas Sept 21 1934. Elizabeth Ann was married to Billy Irvin Roberts and they had three children Jolene Denise Roberts, born May 2, 1953, Robert Ray Roberts, born July 8 1954 and Diana Lynn Roberts born Sept 11 1956. Jolene and Robert are still living. Diana Lynn passed away Dece 18, 2002. There are posting that I know can help you by Liz Jank. If you wish to contact me you can at Jolene5253@hotmail.com

Re: looking for family in Berlin, Germany

2003-08-21 04:34:53Z

Hi Catherine
I am not from Berlin, but my name is also Catherine Zenner. I live in Australia and am a Zenner by marriage. I married into a very loving family. We have always thought the name Zenner was German, but no body has tracked the family history back before the Zenner's came to Australia.
If you are interested I would be interested in talking to you about the Zenner ancestory. If not, I'd be interested in talking to another "Catherine Zenner".

A little about myself. I turned 40 yesterday, I am an accountant. I have 3 children. I live my life. I have a good group of friends who regulary go out and have a good time.

Please email back if you wish to glsolutions@bigpond.com

Catherine Zenner

Re: ZENNER, J. Peter connected to Caledonia, MN ZENNERS

2003-08-06 02:34:00Z

Hi, thanks for replying! I don't have a birth certificate for Anne-Marie BISSEN, so I can't be sure. Her son (and my great-grandfather), J. P. ZENNER, listed her birth date as 1840 with no month.

The only "documentary" evidence I have of her possible birth year is from her gravestone in Luxembourg. I've attached a photo of it. It's in french, but translated it states that she died on May 25, 1915, at 70 years of age. According to this, she may actually have been born in 1845.

So, let me know if this fits better with the info. you've found.

Thanks!

Deborah Babb

Re: Mathias Zenner from Losheim, Trier, Germany

2003-04-15 02:59:42Z

I am married to Garrett Neil Zenner in Fredericksburg, TX. His grandfather is still living, Milton Zenner. It is my understanding that Mathias Zenner was Milton Zenner's grandfather.

If you have any more information on the Zenner family tree, could you please email me.

Thanks.
Christie Zenner
Fredericksburg, TX
celler@ktc.com

Re: Zenner/Zender/Zinder family of Ferschweiler, Germany

2003-01-12 08:23:35Z

Steve Rima: you contacted my husband by letter approx.2 yrs. ago......Raymond Zenner Jr. Good news-the family name lives on! Please contact us again-I have lost your address and e-mail.I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Re: ZENNER, J. Peter connected to Caledonia, MN ZENNERS

2002-11-20 15:40:29Z

My Grand father Jempi had 6 son's... One of which must be your grandfather.. Harrold is my father... but uncles include Paul, Peter, Joe, Andy, and Al (deceased). J. Peter lived long enough to meet my youngest sibling... Dana Rian Zenner born in 1980. I presently farm in Craigmont Idaho.. About 5 miles west of Uncle Joe's farmstead ( referred to as the Breier Place)... Yes much sounds familiar.............

Zenner

2001-07-20 04:19:46Z

George Zenner and Caroline Remus Zenner were my great grandparents. George Zenner was born 30 Mar., 1837 in Beauforte, Luxemburg and died in 1906 in Spokane, Wash.
Caroline was born 21 May 1855 in Garden,P, Prussia . When George died se later married Fritz Kubbernuss. She was buried in Fairfield, WAsh.on 21 Apr 1935

Re: JP Zenner

2001-07-18 22:26:59Z

Aaron - I am pretty sure your John Peter Zenner is part of my ancestry too. Do you have any mention of the Zenners in the Fairfield, Wa. area? Specifically George Zenner & wife Caroline Remus Zenner? Please let me hear from you.

Re: Zenner/Zender/Zinder family of Ferschweiler, Germany

StephenRima — 2004-09-07 11:45:18Z

Michelle,

What great news..... Now we can't put any pressure on the little one when he/she gets older!!!!!!!!

Love to hear the details

Steve Rima
217 Humphrey Street
Swampscott, Massachusetts 01907
781-592-5792
Rima1815@aol.com

Zenner/Zender/Zinder family of Ferschweiler, Germany

Hamrima — 2001-06-25 18:20:53Z

John Zenner (1826-1892) came to US in 1853 with his mother and sister.

He married Catherine Geissel and they had 13 children in the St Cloud, Minnesota area.

I am trying to make some contact with relatives in Germany. He was born in Ferschweiler, and his gradfather, Nicholas appears to have been from Echternacht. Anyone out there working on the same family???

Zenner

Hamrima — 2001-06-25 18:20:53Z

Hello Chris

Have you traced your family back in Europe yet.?? It would be interesting to see if we are from the same line. Our family lived in Ferschweiler after about 1810, but before that they attended church at Echternach very near the Luxembourg Border.

Zenners in Lux reply

maryclauss — 2001-08-07 04:21:01Z

My ancestors include Zenners from known places in Luxembourg.

Your post needs more information: immigration to where in U.S.; names and dates; other known info about origins. How do you know your Zenners are from Lux?

Please take a look at this:
http://genforum.genealogy.com/zenner/
See if any of the posts ring a bell.
Let me know.
Mary

Diekirch, Lux, Zenner families

maryclauss — 2001-08-07 04:21:01Z

Good! My family is also from Canton Diekirch, from such towns as Reisdorf, Hoesdorf, Bigelsbach, etc. I haven't had time to find Beauforte yet, but all those towns are just stones throws from each other. My gggrandfather was Nicholas Jacob Zenner who came to Chippewa Co., WI, around 1867 and married a Bohemian named Mary Migel. His parents were John (Jean) Zenner and Catherine JUNGELS from Canton Diekirch. Their family was large and 5 of the children settled in Chippewa Co.

I have found so much information since I learned to locate Lux microfilms and read the essential info from them. Let me know if you have not discovered these sources of data. You will need to do that if you want more on your family. It would be nice to add cousins!
Mary C.

Beaufort,

maryclauss — 2001-08-07 04:21:01Z

Mabel, (I can't wait for a reply) you will want to go to (1st URL)

http://hometown.aol.com/VailCorp/lux11.html

There, click on Tables Decennales, about middle of page or (2nd URL)
http://www.lib.stthomas.edu/special/lux/LuxDec.htm

At the bottom of that page, hit Proceed button
Type in Zenner and pull down Beauforte. You'll probably get an error reading? Then go to each Canton and read the results. These are only listed as 1853 to 1863, so don't give up. Your Zenners could be living in a very nearby village. You can try any surname here and see what pops up all around the country.

Now go back to Tables Decennales (the 2nd URL above) and at the bottom, you'll see the phrase for Parish/Civil records. Click it.
At the bottom of that page, hit Proceed button and you'll be able to pull up records for EVERY POSSIBLE little town and village.

Pull down Beauforte in Canton Echternach and voila! lists of every possible event and the microfilm available at the LDS.

Don't forget to read all the info about the Tables Decennales. Too bad they only put the one 10 year cycle on the website, but it does give you a good feel for who lives where.

This is what I have discovered: one life time is not enough for all the fun I have doing this.
Also, note the recent post by Chris about his Zenners attending church at Echternach. Could be a connection there, too!
Good luck and have fun. Let me know what pops up.
Mary C.

Lux microfilm availability

maryclauss — 2001-08-07 04:21:01Z

Mabel, I've only found 2 sources of these microfilms: LDS which loans the films AT their sites and Luxembourg City archives if you're in the position to visit there. Apparently ALL the records of Lux were filmed, so no additional research is really necessary.

I have many Zenner cousins around Chippewa Co., but no contact with anyone in the Lux area. It such a small country...

You might be interested in reading these:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~luxwgw/research.htm
http://hometown.aol.com/VailCorp/lux11.html
and The Institute Grand Ducal which is
http://www.igd-leo.lu/
which is one I watch. They publich Genealogies of different towns; the most recent is "Genealogy of Stadtbredimus" in which they literally connect together all the people of the town from the films.
Great, huh? That's what we need for our towns! Bookmark this site. They've already done Remich, Wellenstein, Remerschen Burmerange. These were heavy emigration sites at one time which is why the authors chose them.
Anyway, keep reading and learning. And update this list when you can.
Mary C.

ZENNER ancestors