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Anna Florence Graff

PatriciaBolesworth — 2012-05-21 09:15:28Z

I'm looking for information on the parents of Anna Florence Graff. I know both her parents were born in Germany. She was born in Wisconsin, and married in Chicago to Anthony L. Harth.

I cannot find ANYTHING on her parents.
Her marriage license says she was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, but I search their vital records and couldn't find anything.

Please help!

Re: Jacob Graff

valery — 2012-05-18 22:20:25Z

Lisa,
Who do you belong to? This is also my family and 45yrs later I'm still struggling to pove which Jacob was ours in Pennsylvania and will continue til I find the answer. I also have everything documanted from Quebec 1790 to the present but would love to include your family if I do not already have them.
Valerie Graff Butterfield
rbutterf@mnsi.net

Re: Jacob Graff

lisecanaan — 2012-05-18 20:08:36Z

Hello, I am related to Jacob and Elizabeth who have a son
married in Québec Canada.
I would like to know from whom we are related. I have the history from Jean married in Canada till today.
Lise Gref

Re: Jacob Graff

lisecanaan — 2012-05-18 20:05:40Z

Hello, do you know if they had a son Jean who married in Québec Canada?
If so, we are related
Lise Gref

Re: Hans Graff of Rafz, Zurich, Switzerland

Isaac_Grove — 2012-05-03 04:17:01Z

Sarah,

Thanks for your post!

I discovered that my Hans Graf didn't come from Rafz, but Bäretswil. There is speculation that these are merely two branches of a larger 'Swiss' Family. Fortunately I was able to trace my ancestry back to Italy as my father and grandfather's oral history claimed.

A 'cousin' family to the Swiss Graffs, the de Graeffs of Amsterdam, claimed to be descendants of a Pieter Graeff, who was the son of a Wolfgang de Gröben from Graz,Austria who migrated to the Rheinland. His wife was a Maria von Northein, and she must've been an heiress to the Northein family estate or something to that effect. Her family was primarily located in Frisia. Wolfgang's ancestral family, the de Gröben is known in Austria as von Graben, namesake of the Schloss Alt-Grabenhofen in Graz(now destroyed?) and the Graben Castle in Slovenia, Novo Mesto. Sometime between the 1150s and the 1270s, several Orsini family members were recorded to have moved to Croatia/Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, and Bohemia. A branch of the family, Orsini und Rosenberg, the 'remaining' branch in Austria, held a castle near a place called 'Velden' in Austria. I'm intrigued because Hans who arrived in the Americas was said to have held the title Freiherren von 'Welden'. I'm not sure if there is possible ambiguity between Welden, Velden, and Weldon(another alternative spelling).

Onto the religious aspect, the von Graben family seems to be very close to the Arnoldite(Brescia/Lombardy) movement, and the Hutterites. They were probably geographically within range of a large group of Mennonites as well. These families probably migrated westward, as these religious groups mostly originated in central/Alpine and Eastern Europe.

From what I can ascertain, my line(descended from Hans Güzel Graf), belongs to y-DNA Haplogroup E-V13, commonly found in the Central-East Mediterranean in the Balkans and the Italian peninsula. It's loosely considered to be a Greek and Roman marker, however it doesn't necessarily indicate ancestry leading back to Rome or Greece obviously, E-V13 was already spread throughout Europe before those civilizations.

I might add an interesting fact. Güzel, as in Hans 'Güzel' Graf, means beautiful in Turkish. During the 1400s, there must have been interaction with the Ottomans, and Hans migrated westward.

I hope this information helps somewhat. I'm still not clear on how my family theoretically connets to Italy, however a Vitello Orsini(son of Napoleone, Senator and Conti di Taglicozzo[??]) is said to have left Rome and settled in and married the daughter of the Count of Gorizia. I can post the specific information I found at a later date. I'm sure it would be most appreciated!

Best Regards!

Re: Hans Graff of Rafz, Zurich, Switzerland

sarahmorthland — 2012-05-02 22:27:06Z

According to the genealogy records that I have, Hans Heinrich Graff (b.1661, m.1693/4, d.29 June 1740) never left Rafz. My records go back to his grandfather, Hans Conrad Graff (b.1594) in Rafz. His Grandaughter, Barbara (b.1729 Rafz, d.unknown, Mt. Joy PA) was the generation who came to America.
She married Johann Heinrich (Henry) Ginter (Sp?) in 1753 at the Lutheran Church in Lancaster, but Henry is buried in a Mennonite graveyard.
Rafz is right on the German border and nearby Schaffhausen was a hotbed of Anabaptist beliefs. I have a lot of ancestors in both places, so I'm trying to research the religious history. If the official history was Roman Catholic, then Lutherans and Mennonites would have been in the same boat.

Re: Lucinda Graff w/o Peter Gutridge

virginiagut2010 — 2012-04-29 11:59:34Z

Hello, I am one of the Gutridge's that chase around Lucinda. Is it Graff or Chadwell? My Husband is of the Henry Gutridge family and lived on the farm of the old Cemetery of Peter and Lucinda. In Virginia Peter married Lucinda Chadwell but in Licking County Ohio We have one child John with a death notifcation with Lucinda Graff as the mother. I really dont know anyway to prove either one of them.. I keep thinking someday we will find the person with a bible! I also have Nancy w/Leggett Gray. email me

Re: The Groff Book, Volume 2

computerwolf — 2012-04-22 15:23:21Z

Kurt,

Sorry to report that there is no mention of either gentlemen in the Groff book.

John

Re: The Groff Book, Volume 2

KurtGraff15 — 2012-04-21 16:06:20Z

Hi John,

My name is Kurt Graff, and I am researching my geneology for my grand-daughters. In your Groff book, would it cover the area around Saarbrucken? My paternal grandfather's name was Walter Graff and my father's name was Friedrich Kurt Graff. My father was born in Elversberg in 1929, so I would think that Walter would have been from that area in the late 1890's. Any help you may be able to give would be very much appreciated.

Regards,
Kurt

GRAFF Donald J 1944 1999 cross

t42Restland — 2012-04-19 22:40:25Z

GRAFF Donald J 1944 1999 cross

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,123 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
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Re: Graff

GConnell74 — 2012-04-03 00:25:44Z

my great grandma is Elizabeth Graff and her father in Charles Graff and he was married to Edna Emma Weikel. i think his father is Barny Graff and he was married to Barbara Mason/masoner/messner from Germany/Poland?I would love to find more info from the country they were from.

thank you, Gale

Re: The Groff Book, Volume 2

1_twolves — 2012-03-15 19:23:57Z

Would you please check your book for a Dorothea Elisabeth Charlotte Graff/Grafe/Groff who married Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Winterfeld. I believe her father was Friederich from Dadow. Also could you check if there is a Anna Marie. I would appreciate any help. My e-mail is twolves@frontiernet.net Thanks in advance. Garry

Re: Graff House

valery — 2012-02-17 18:21:01Z

That's th4e problem after a while they all sound familiar. My Jacob Graff married to Elizabeth Graff according to his son's marriage records in Quebec Canada . The son married in 1790 and record states parents are in Philadelphia, PA the city. So there I am stuck. Valerie Graff

Re: Graff House

LSmith3128 — 2012-02-15 02:54:46Z

I descend from Johann Sebastian Graff and there are some Jacobs. Mine came over from the "Palentinate" (sorry about the spelling) but probably same area as yours. He went first to Pennslyvania then moved to Virginia and finally died in Tennessee. Not sure who he married but he had several children. Does any of this sound familiar?

Jacob Graff married to a Elizabeth Snyder

vhollisterjr — 2012-02-14 20:02:19Z

looking for info on these people. Elizabeth, b April 28, 1868, Jacob b June 19, 1862. They lived and married May 17, 1886 in Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, Pennsylvaniaa. Can't locate them from 1900 on.

Re: Frank Graff

jodygraff74 — 2011-12-19 19:08:48Z

I have a Frank Graff born around 1849 in Tintange Belguim right along the Luxembourg boarder but actually lived in Bigonville Lux with his parents. His mother was originally from Tintange. Franks dad was Mathieu or Mathias Graff 1817-1887 and his mom was Magdalina Beckerich.

Let me know if this helped you out!
Jody

Re: Graff House

valery — 2011-12-19 18:07:22Z

Hi Jody,
Same dilemna here. 40 yrs of looking for the correct Jacob. Would love to see your tree and see if we match somewhere. Valerie Graff I may be reached at rbutterf@mnsi.net

Re: Graff House

jodygraff74 — 2011-12-19 18:00:57Z

I just emailed you my tree. Hope we can help each other fill in some blanks...

Can't wait to see what you have to offer.

Jody

Re: Graff House

NickolasGraff — 2011-12-19 17:06:02Z

That would be great! I'm not sure how much longer my subscription is for Ancestry. You can also contact me at ngraff1010@gmail.com.

I look forward to seeing your tree and seeing if we are related!

Best,

njg

Re: Graff House

jodygraff74 — 2011-12-19 17:03:39Z

I come from a long line of graff's and would love to share my tree with you to see if we connect. Let me know if you are interested in sharing information.

Jody

Graff House

NickolasGraff — 2011-11-22 22:07:43Z

Hi!

I'm looking for info on Jacob Graff Sr. & Jr. Jacob Jr. (along with Sr.) built and lived in the house that the Declaration of Indepence was written by Thomas Jefferson. I believe I have lineage correct up to this point in time. Can someone please lead me in the correct direction from here, I've been stumped for a few months now.

I appreciate any assistance you can provide on this topic!

Best,

njg

Re: Graff - Galecia, Austria to Odessa area south Russia

mel_szoo — 2011-10-01 19:58:53Z

Not sure if your family tree would crossover with mine as Graff is a fairly common surname. I'd need more info . Do you know the name of the town or village?

Re: Graff - Galecia, Austria to Odessa area south Russia

dougwbarash — 2011-09-28 12:07:45Z

Hello. Just looking never before. My Grandfather Mack (Max) Graff emigrated from the Odessa are as a baby around 1903 to the lower Eastside of NY with parents and sisters. Only story I know is that he was a baby when they had to hide in a cellar, and in order not to be found, my his mother had to stuff a rag in his moth when he cried until he turned blue, so they would not e heard and found. They managed to escape. He went into the garment business in NYC and married my Grandmother Bertha Shapiro. I know he had sisters , I believe one was called Adel (spelling?) and I believed she or her sister had moved to Virgina years ago. I do not know much, but I would be interested to learn what you have learned if you would like to share.

Thank you,
Doug

Graff - Galecia, Austria to Odessa area south Russia

mel_szoo — 2011-09-07 16:41:20Z

Is anyone researching members of the Graff family that originated in Debelowka or Ugartsthal Galecia, and then travelled to Gluckstal/Bergdorf/Fonthal area (Odessa) of south Russia?
Would like to compare research.

Re: Tophiel(d) and Emily Graff

terrilynnsfca — 2011-08-03 02:50:45Z

Tophield and Emily Graff were my great-great grandparents. I would love to see this as I have no family pictures beyond one of my grandfather as a child. I know another family researcher that would love to see this too. I know of no connection to the Utters, Custers or Bowlwares.

Re: Graff families from Rebstein, St. Gallen, Switzerland

lschristensen — 2011-06-06 12:45:26Z

My mom lives in Milford but my uncles and aunts live in St. George and Hurricane. I live in Logan, UT. We leave for Europe on June 28. Please email me your telephone number so I can give you a call. I am a Verizon customer. If you have a cell phone with Verizon we can talk in-minutes for free. My email is lschristensen@comcast.net. Thanks for any help you can give me. Do you have copies of the church records already?

Linda

Re: Graff families from Rebstein, St. Gallen, Switzerland

SherriAnderson4850 — 2011-06-03 03:19:25Z

Yes, I have been to the church. Would be glad to give you info about what to do and who to see in Rebstein, etc. Do you live in the St. George area? I live in Santa Clara.

Re: Graff families from Rebstein, St. Gallen, Switzerland

lschristensen — 2011-05-30 18:22:59Z

Sherri,
What Swiss geneology website is Werner Graf's info found on? Where does he live? Do you know if any Graf descentants still live in Rebstein, Switzerland?

Did you and your husband serve a mission at Adam Ondi Ahman with Elder and Sister Christensen?
Linda

Re: Graff families from Rebstein, St. Gallen, Switzerland

lschristensen — 2011-05-30 16:39:04Z

I am a granddaughter of Reed Graff. I will be traveling to Switzerland in a month. Has anyone been to the church in Rebstein? Are there copies of the family records? Do we have any family contacts or names of family there?

Is there a Graf family reunion this year?
Thanks,

Linda

Clarence Graff

dek41559 — 2011-05-13 17:58:23Z

Looking for information on my Grandfather, Clarence A Graff. He was born in Oil City, PA. May 19th.1904. His parents were born& married in Sarow, Demmin County,Germany and came to the U.S. in 1890, they were Wilhelm & Minnie Graff. They had 2 children who were born in Germany and imigrated with them, Rudolph E. & Edith. They lived mostly in the Crawford County area. And they had 5 more children. In order, Elsie,William A,Frank L (who died at less than 1 years old), Clarence & Carl H. My Grandfather as I said was born in 1904, he passed in 1949 in Cleveland,Oh.(in a V.A. hospital) He served in WW2, in Compmay L 259th infantry in Europe, most likely as a truck driver. Before WW2 he lived in Erie PA. with his wife Milderd (Pender)Graff. They had 3 children, in order Jean (Kresila,my Mother)Norma & Richard.They moved to Clevland Oh. sometime after the war.Any information on Clarence or any of his siblings would be very helpful. Thank you for your time. Dean Kresila

Re: Mathias Graff

billygraff — 2011-02-28 18:42:49Z

I have some information on Mathias but am looking for more. I also have info on his son Michael, and a family photo of Michael and his wife and 12 kids. Please contact me at billygraff@netins.net Hoping to share info with you.

Jody Graff

Re: Mathias Graff

billygraff — 2011-02-28 18:42:48Z

Re: Graff

billygraff — 2011-02-28 16:16:23Z

Do you know your mother's Farther and birthdate? If you do, I maybe able to help you out...I am also working on the Graff family and have lots of info!

Graff

bunchapups1989 — 2011-02-19 06:50:23Z

Hello. I am trying to piece together my late mother's family: Graff.
My mother, Patricia (married name, Hardaway) was from Franklin, TN. Her father was Charles Henderson Graff from North Carolina, and he married Cornelia Elizabeth Dunn (adoptive last name I believe) and her mom's nickname was "Pretty". Thank you for your help!

GRAFF Paul A - Vietnam Wall section 24W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-01-16 00:30:44Z

GRAFF Paul A - Vietnam Wall section 24W

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GRAFF Allen M - Vietnam Wall section 24W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-01-13 18:02:23Z

GRAFF Allen M - Vietnam Wall section 24W

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Re: Marcus Young Graff

judie970 — 2010-10-10 20:30:51Z

I have a death date of 9 Jun 1924 in Utica, New york.

Re: Hans Graff of Rafz, Zurich, Switzerland

Isaac_Grove — 2010-10-06 21:42:17Z

That may be the Hans, I don't know though. We're Catholic, not Mennonite though my sister's husband's family(Graber) is Mennonite, but there maybe a few of them in my direct line. I've been trying to find out more about the family in Switzerland. My aunt and father has us(my family; paternal line) theoretically going back to the Graff(igna) family in Genoa and Gravina(-Orsini?) of Rome and Sicily. Another relative said she believed our origins were from Germany in the Rheinland area(connection to the op den Graffs?). If I can get more details of the family in Switzerland, maybe that will lead me further to their recorded country of origin. Unfortunately I can't seem to find much. I've gone as far back as Ulli Graf(1457), son of Hans Jakob Graf(1457). Anyhow, I'll keep my eyes peeled for info.

Cheers,
Isaac Marchant-de Gordoun Grove

Re: Mike Graff, Venice, Florida

patricia15783 — 2010-09-18 19:41:11Z

Michael Graff of martins ferry ohio is my cousin. I also am looking for either he or his older sister Launa. My mother , Anna Bertha Graff Riser and his dad Oswald born June 14, 1919 are siblings. Mikes mom is Luna Walker Graff. thanks Patricia Riser Boesel

Re: graff family

mamaw114947 — 2010-09-14 20:58:30Z

I'm trying to find my great uncle William V. Graff. He was born 13 April 1881 in Blair, Nebraska. He was one of 16 children and left home when he was 16 and moved to Iowa, where he lived till he died in 1963. Have you got any info on this person? Thanks, Sue Thomas

Re: Hans Graff of Rafz, Zurich, Switzerland

hanne167 — 2010-09-01 04:53:28Z

Hi Isaac,
My 4th g-grandmother was Leah GROVE, originally GRAF or GRAFF. Her ancestry includes a Hans GRAF from Switzerland.
Could this be the Hans you are looking for? They were Mennonite or something, and lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Illinois, I mean my 4th g-grandmother.
Dee

Hans Graff of Rafz, Zurich, Switzerland

Isaac_Grove — 2010-08-30 00:59:20Z

Hi!

I'm really new to this stuff, so do forgive me if I'm looking in the wrong nooks and cranies! I'm looking for any information about Hans Graff's ship he traveled on from(specifically the name of the ship and the port of departure). He was born in 1661, in Rafz, located near Zurich, Switzerland. He may have had family who lived in Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany. I already know that he arrived(like many Germanics) into the Americas via Philadelphia. He was the one associated with Earl Township, Lancaster Co, PA. If anyone can provide any information about this man, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Cheers,
Isaac

Graff Family

jessicadgraff — 2010-08-05 16:59:10Z

Hi I'm look for information on William Arthur Graff. I believe he was born in 1883 in New York. I'm not sure if they were married but he had children with Elaine or Ella Marie Blodgett and I can't find any info on her either other than a few census documents which confirms they lived together and had children together. They're children's name's were William Arthur JR., Blodgett Eastman, and Paul. Paul was born much later I believe William was around 70 when Paul was born so Paul's info ins't on most of the documents. But he was born 24 January 1937 and died September 8th 1980.

George Graff\1767 Wittness on Jacob Showalter will

smothersnena — 2010-07-28 12:02:32Z

Trying to find more info on this George GRAFF wittness on this will 1767 PA....anyone with any bit of info or leads plz write personally or post here--thanks kindly

WILL of Jacob Showalter B c1694 France Alsace Wissembourg D 28 APR 1773 PA Northampton Co Bur PA Northampton Co Siegfried-Immigration: 3NOV1750 PA Phila Co Pa-Arrived on ship Brotherhood commanded by Capt John Thomson. Ship departed Rotterdam, with last port Cowes, Eng.
Signed on ship's register, Jacob Mathias and sons, Jacob, Peter, Johannes, Christian, over 16y plus other members of family. Settled Whitehall Tnshp Bucks Co (to Northampton Co 1752; to Lehigh Co 1812)
Pa Mennonite
WILL: 7 MAR 1767 PA Northampton Co Whitehall Township-I, Jacob Showalter of Whitehall Township in Co of Northampton Province of Pa having by the blessing of the Almighty God considerably ...............
t.. . Now I hope that this my Last Will shall be inviolately kept so that if possible none may be wronged. In witness whereof I have in the presence of subscribing witness set my hand and seal hereunto 7 March 1767.
u.. (Witnesses: George Graff***interesting!! esp since the GRASS/GRAFF's m Showalter's! wonder if Geo is kin to our DANIEL GRASS???
v.. & Jacob Ber). Signed: Jacob Showalder.***was this the way the name was originally spelled???
M c1720 Maria Saunders b 1705 Children NOT LISTED HERE ARE:
w.. Peter the Eldest-m bef 1767 with kids[heirs]
x.. Valentine seemed to be the BANKER
y.. Ann m Trisler bef 1767
z.. Joseph was to be the OVERSEER-must've been of AGE-

Fr cuz - George Graf I found who had died in 1778--his wife ( Mary Graf ) remarried and went to Bardstown with new husband-- starting in early 1700's--this family group had a Daniel Graf b 1724--all of children had all those familar Grass names to us---the 1724 Daniel I did not find name of wife but probally their some place---one of the children of this 1724 Daniel Graf was listed as Daniel Groff who married a Margaret Graeff---this family down thru generation used names Graff/ Graf/ Grove/ Gross / Graft—
George Graf was in area of Martins Station when died or? killed---his widow wife ( Mary Graf ) married a Griffith Willett and as near as I can tell was in Bardstown 1779 ?
Mary's maiden name was Ferrot ?--just wonder if George Graff related to above.

GRAFF of Kurzberg, Bavaria, Germany, 1700's

mawentling — 2010-07-21 18:35:16Z

Hello,

I am descended from Michael GRAF and Barbara KARG, whose daughter Anna Maria GRAFF, born 14 February 1768, died 1 November 1805, married Johann Martin WIESTNER, born 26 October 1764, died 15 December 1800.

All of these events took place at Kurzberg in Martinszell parish, Schwaben / Swabia, Bayern / Bavaria, Germany.

Does anyone have information to share on this family?

Thanks!
Mark Wentling

Re: Henry Graff-Elizabeth-lineage from Baden Germany

MCMXC1990 — 2010-07-20 15:46:56Z

Do you know anything about a Jacob Graff who was born about 1853 in Germany and had a father called Adam, and Jacob moved to London before 1882

Re: Johan Jacob Graff

villaedh — 2010-06-15 20:01:45Z

Hi I'm looking for some Graf's who are related to some reussers and Rices?

Re: graff family

jlindsay4406 — 2010-04-21 18:46:56Z

Greetings,
My Graf's were: G.dad Robert D.Graf wife- Nancy?
Dad- Roy Graf 1910-1960 Oldest of 7 children wife-Ollie P.Ryan1915-1990 9th of 10 children
Childern
1. Joeann Graf- Minor
2. Judy D.Graf- Lindsay ( my self)
We were from Houston Texas, However Dad (Roy) born in Ark. and Mom(Ollie) born in Texas. Not sure about any feather back. I am going to do the D.N.A. testing as soon as I am able. I will be more than glad to share any and all info I collect.
Until then,happy hunting.
You may reach me any time at:
jlindsay4406@ayhoo.com
or
judy4406@yahoo.com

Blessings,
Judy Graf- Lindsay

Re: GRAFF

jlindsay4406 — 2010-04-21 17:23:10Z

Greetings,
I am still not sure if Elwood is part of my family. I can not think that there were so many Graf's that we are not connected some how. I know my Grand dads name was Robert D. Graf. His dad deid and left a wife and 5 children. I never met any of his siblings. Grand dad- Robert D. Graf
" mom- Nancy ?
Children
1. Roy Graf
2. Opal Graf- Johnson
3. R. D. Graf
4.Beattrice Graf
5. Don Graf
6.Charley Graf
7. Harvy Graf
Have you run across any info about any of these? I was in Germany in the '70's. I wish I had worked on this there. I am going to do the D.N.D. testing as soon as I can. I believe that will be a very interesting tool.
My e-dress is- jlindsay4406@yahoo.com 0r judy4406@yahoo.com
Please feel free to contact me with or for any info. there is to share.

Until then: Happy hunting.
Blessings,
Judy Graf- Lindsay

Graff>Graf.Schliemann

MaryLouBartee — 2010-04-18 01:26:57Z

G-grandfather was Elwood Graff, born 1845 in Germany, came to US with father and mother (names unknown) Later met and Married Mary Schliemann born 1852 in Mecklenburg-Schrewin, Germany. Came with parents to US in 1856. Married Elwood, had first child Anna/Annie in Michigan in 1868 and then moved to East Texas. Elwood's father may have been a magistrate and been called von Graf.