Meyer - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Meyer from Twistringen, Germany

RACHELLEOLDWAKE — 2012-05-20 22:45:11Z

I have about 4 pages of men named Cord Meyer. The man I am looking for is Cord of Rhade who married Anne Mette Junge of there as well. My 3rd great grand father married Adelheid Meyer of Glinstedt which is a short distance south of Gnarrenburg and just above Rhade.

I would appreciate any help finding either of these families.

Rachael

Meyer from Twistringen, Germany

DSkowronski — 2012-05-20 01:01:26Z

Wondering if anyone can help. My mother (Rita Meyer) was born in Twistringen, Germany in 1945, to Josepha Meyer. The came to the US when she was only 6, at which point her Aunt Elisabeth Meyer was already here. She said her mother and aunt were of 7 children, 6 girls and 1 boy. She believes her grandfather's name was Joseph, but wasn't sure. Can anyone help me find her cousins/their children?

Re: Are you one of us?!

jackdaddy55 — 2012-05-18 15:59:38Z

All I know is all my relatives related to Joseph are in the mankato, MN area and where they went from there I'm noy sure. Definitely from austria though.

Good Luck,

Jack

Re: Are you one of us?!

bdel2548 — 2012-05-18 12:36:17Z

Hi Jack,

I'm looking for Joseph Meyer b. abt. 1872 in Austria/Germany who was in New Jersey in the late 1890's. Is there any possibility that could be you great grandfather? I've really hit a brick wall.

Barbara

Re: Are you one of us?!

jackdaddy55 — 2012-05-18 01:01:03Z

My name is Jack Meyers Jr. My great grandfather name was joseph meyer , but changed his name to meyers. He was from Austria and I guess a lot of his family is from somewhere in MN. His son Andrew Meyers, was my grandpa. Married Florence (Sue) Belmore. My dad is Jack Meyers Sr. He had a sister Elizabeth (Betty), and 2 brothers Robert(Bob) and James(Jim). If this seems to help...here I am, maybe related. I hope it helped, Jack

Meyer

lesley_duff — 2012-05-15 21:43:52Z

I am looking for any information on a Rudoplh Meyer who was in the army and married Maria Brucker Nee. Brandt and their off spring. Particularly a son Thomas believed to have been born in St Thomas about 1833.
Thankyou. lesleyduff@hotmail.com

MEYER Ronald W - Vietnam Wall section 8E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-12 14:28:32Z

MEYER Ronald W - Vietnam Wall section 8E

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Bernard H Meyer

pfloyd57 — 2012-05-10 22:44:23Z

My gr/grandfather arrived from Germany I believe with his brother Heinreich in the 1840-1850's in Baltimore.
Bernard H married Anna Maria Buskey, lived in Baltimore until his death in
March 1914.
I can't find anything about Heinrich.
Bernard's son, Joseph Bernard,(my grandfather) married Caroline E. Streett in
January 1900.
Does this sound familiar to anyone?

Re: Andrew Meyer

szalewiczfam — 2012-05-09 00:53:03Z

meyer family of canton ohio we have copies of the family tree tracing back to 1600's in germany. my grandmother was elenor jane meyer mcdevitt.

Mary Meyer

iluv2read2 — 2012-05-05 13:15:13Z

Hello. I am looking for the parents of Mary Meyer. According to the 1925 United States Federal Census, her parents look to be one, Christ Meyer (Myre) and the other, possibly Lizzie Luebring (hard to read handwriting). The family feels Mary's mother is also a Mary. The parents was from from Prussia, possibly Hanover. The three of them supposedly immigrated to the U.S. approximately 1874, a year after the daughter, Mary, was born, this according to a census the daughter appears in after she's married - the 1900 United States Federal Census . I believe her parents may be the two same named individuals who are buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Cumberland, Cass, Iowa. The father referred to having died in 1914, Atlantic, Cass, Iowa. The reason I believe these to be the parents is that the daughter later married a Henry Stuva and the marriage took place in Atlantic, Cass, Iowa. I also believe the two parents to be the same named individuals found living Victoria, Cass, Iowa according to the Iowa State Census, 1895. Unfortunately, I do not know if they had other children nor have I found anything concrete to tie the two individuals buried in Greenwood Cemetery to Mary Meyer Stuva. Hoping someone may know the two individuals buried in Greenwood Cemetery and whether they had a daughter named Mary and/or the names of any other children they might have had. Thanks in advance. :)

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

troneck — 2012-05-02 20:08:55Z

Good point, Fern, and I raised it too. I don't get the impression that Harold was particularly socially ambitious but he certainly was professionally ambitious and his name was already well-established by 1945 so it wasn't possible to change it - - that was the explanation I got. But these are just stories of course. At the deeper levels of what people really did and why - - how can we ever know that? By the way, 2wice Magazine, vol. 4, no. 1 (mid-1990s?) has a great article rediscovering Elizabeth. (www.2wice.org)

Re: Kreinbrook

whitelace95501 — 2012-05-02 08:28:22Z

We are related to the herman Kreinbrook from Germany in 1847. Here is what we have, and who we are looking for....
We are looking for the natural father of :

Priscilla Kessler -Ronschke- Garvin
she was born under the name Kessler, but most of her information comes up under Ronschke. So we figure he must have adopted her when she was 8 months old.

Her mother : Rachel Harriet Kreinbrook- kessler married Henrey Wm. Ronschke when Priscilla was 2 months old.

We are trying to find out who priscillas natural father is.....

Rachel Harriet Kreinbrook is a daughter of
Walter Morrison Kreinbrook and Priscilla McConnell

Walter Morrison Kreinbrook is a son of
Lewis N. Kreinbrook and Nancy Jane Ressler

Lewis N Kreinbrook is a son of
Herman W. Kreinbrook And Hettie Smith

Herman W. Kreinbrook's mothers maiden name was Moore

If anyone knows who Priscilla's father was or the information of Ronschke adopting her. We would like to know. She is my husbands Mother She died when she was 30 years old in Ohio.

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

Fern25 — 2012-05-02 01:51:59Z

Yes it is fun and I'm glad we found each other cousin!

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

RuthAbigail54 — 2012-05-02 01:30:46Z

Thanks Cousin Fern. Once I start enterimg all this into my geneaology program, it'll be clear to me what brand of cousins we are to each other. This is fun, is it not?

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

RuthAbigail54 — 2012-05-02 01:28:19Z

I would find it quite plausible that Harold Burris-Meyer would want to keep his name that he'd become well known under. This just makes professional sense. Businesses still do that, people still do that. Equity. And while I'm also venturing guesses (for you're right...we can't be sure of motivations), it's also possible that Harold׳s sister was biased in his favor. Either way, their professional accomplishments were real, and many. Of that we can be really proud (family-wise).

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

Fern25 — 2012-05-01 13:44:41Z

My Grandfather is Elisha Burris son of Moses Burris ,Son of Daniel H Burris and Mary Horton.

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

RuthAbigail54 — 2012-05-01 03:39:52Z

I am the great great grand-daughter of Elwood Burris and Ruth Abigail Paxton. Their daughter, Lunora (Burris) Hill, was my great grandmother. That's where my Burris ancestry starts. And you, Fern?

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

Fern25 — 2012-05-01 03:30:52Z

Thank you.How are you related in the Burris tree?

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

RuthAbigail54 — 2012-05-01 03:17:09Z

Wow, Cousin Fern! I can't thank you enough for inviting me to check out your information and family photos! I am truly enjoying my first Look-see. You've accomplished a lot!

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

Fern25 — 2012-05-01 02:33:18Z

Yes I have the divorce record on my tree. They were divorced in Florida. I have the pictures of her books on my tree also.
Please go to the ( Burris Lewis Tree) and take what you want.

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

RuthAbigail54 — 2012-05-01 02:17:53Z

Thanks| Fern! Can you provide me with any sources for retrieval of the divorce record (if obtainable)? As far as Elizabeth's books go, I know I have 2 (at least). One of them had a photo, with some biographical info. Possibly we have the same book. When I get a chance to unpack my boxes of books (which include hers), I may get in touch to tell you what I have - and you can let me know if it's the same info. Regards!

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

Fern25 — 2012-04-30 00:49:25Z

No Elizabeth and Harold didn't have children. But Harold and his second wife had two.Elizabeth was an only child. If you have any more questions please let me know.I have three of her books and one of them had a jacket on it with some info.
Fern

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

Fern25 — 2012-04-30 00:48:46Z

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

RuthAbigail54 — 2012-04-30 00:27:52Z

Thanks Troneck, and thanks Fern! I know very little about either Harold or Elizabeth. What I did learn was probably done thru an internet search! I'm ok with hearing any information, though it's secondhand to me. While we would all like ancestors who have wonderful attitudes, we often learn that they were all too mortal. They both took the name, so I rather assume they were both responsible for the surnames arrangement, ultimately (unless someone got beaten into submission, which I doubt). They were, if nothing else, a reflection of their times. It reminds me of "Gentleman's Agreement", the movie classic. I'd love to learn more about them. Didn't they have a daughter?

Meyer from Nebraska

sonja_carson74 — 2012-04-29 19:33:12Z

I'm searching for a Ethel M. Meyer born May 31, 1899 (possibly 1898) - I have no other information than that she had 5 children - Hazel, Lucille, Shirley, Dolores and John (3 different surnames) - Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

Fern25 — 2012-04-29 15:37:01Z

I find it hard to believe it was all Elizabeth's idea for the name change.I believe Harold was socially ambitious in his own right.When they got divorced in 1945 he could have dropped the Burris name but he didn't.He married Gladys Anita Mersfelder in 1945 and gave her the Burris name.

Re: Elizabeth Paxton (Burris) Meyer

troneck — 2012-04-28 22:07:11Z

They did take each other's names, but I regret to have to tell you that it was not for progressive reasons. Elizabeth was socially ambitious and thought 'Meyer' was too Jewish-sounding for the day (late 20s or early 30s when they got married). I had this information from Gladys Meyer, who was Harold's sister. Gladys's husband, Theodore Wolfe, ne Wolfensberger, had his name shortened by his first wife, Dr Flanders Dunbar (see Wikipedia entry), for the same reason. Autres temps? (In any case these particular Meyers were American-German Methodists and these particular Wolfensbergers were Swiss Protestants.)

Re: John Meyer Princess Anne MD

1_terpening — 2012-04-26 00:20:16Z

John Meyer was my grandfather. He died in 1939. Eunice born 1921 is my mother. Johns' father was Dietrich born 1835 in Hanover Prussia.

Re: Meyer Family from Hannover/Prussia

AmyABJ — 2012-04-24 12:22:16Z

I have a Julius Meyer born Dec. 1838. His birthplace is listed variously as Prussia, Hanover, and "Pieterode, Hannover." (Still working on finding such a place in or near Hanover.) His parents were John Christian Meyer and Leonore Thies (written "Thies?" as if Julius was not sure of his mother's maiden name). He was a tailor in Germany, and he emigrated to Michigan around 1865.

UPDATE: Town name could be Dieterode, not Pieterode. (First letter is partially obscured in the original record; could be either a D or a P.)

Re: magdalena meyer

Senecafarm — 2012-04-23 02:12:39Z

Yep, we are related. Charles and Julia were brother and sister. I looked up your name in the family tree that was given to me by one of our cousins in New Jersey. I'm assuming you are Patricia Meyer who married Carl Chan. That puts us in the 4th generation. I just added some pictures to my tree on Ancestry.com and am in the process of entering data to include the info she gave me. I only have the first 2 generations entered so far. Kathi has given me 5 generations so it will take awhile for me to complete the data entries. Lets stay in touch. My email is SenecaFarm@aol.com

Re: magdalena meyer

patmchan — 2012-04-23 01:56:33Z

I believe this is my great grandmother. My grandfather, Charles Meyer, was Julia's brother. Another relative has done some good research on the family.
Pat

Re: Johann Meyer, daughter Jane b 1855

Nicholas_Wass — 2012-04-22 22:07:49Z

I am doubtful we are looking for the same person. I know for sure that my ancestor was Jane Meyer and not Mariam Jane. However if I can help in any way let me know.

Re: ROBERT W. MEYER & MARGUERITE (MEYER) SPIETZ, b. Chicago ca 1890

swkennedy — 2012-04-22 18:56:55Z

I have compiled a book on the Meyer family. The title is "Charles G. Meyer, 1818-1878:A Chicago Pioneer." There are copies of it in libraries in Chicago, D.C., Ft. Wayne and Salt Lake. If you don't have access to these locations, send me your mailing address and I will mail you what I have on these individuals. If you are a descendant of Robert, we are distasntly related. My email address is swkennedy@aol.com.

BLASIUS(or BLOSSIE) MEYER, born in Alsace, France 1857

sandykavery68 — 2012-04-22 14:05:23Z

Looking for info on Blasius Meyer, born 1857, Mother, Alsace, France. Came to USA approx. 1867 with father, Joseph, & sister, Mary Magdalena. Settled Logansport, IN, married Mary Steis 1879. He was father of Henry Edward Meyer, Joseph B. Meyer & Mary Elizabeth(married Francis Arthur Holland). Family was in Cook Co, IL by 1900. Blasius was in insane asylum 1910 & 1920. Think he died 1925, East Moline, IL but not positive. Blasius sister was my great grandmother. I'm researching this family & any info would be appreciated.

Re: ROBERT W. MEYER & MARGUERITE (MEYER) SPIETZ, b. Chicago ca 1890

bmuncy2 — 2012-04-22 05:39:24Z

I am looking for a Marguerite Meyer and a Meriam Jane Meyer. One was born in the early 1900's and the other was born arond 1921.

Re: Wilhelm Hugo Meyer

bmuncy2 — 2012-04-22 02:01:59Z

Are there three girls in the picture?

Re: Wilhelm Hugo Meyer

bmuncy2 — 2012-04-22 02:00:32Z

Is it possible that He was a minister?

Re: Daniel and Magdalena Meyer

bmuncy2 — 2012-04-22 01:22:20Z

I am looking for a mariam jane and margarite meyer. they also had a third sister who married a
Dr and moved to north or south carolina.

Re: Johann Meyer, daughter Jane b 1855

bmuncy2 — 2012-04-22 00:59:05Z

I too am looking for a Jane Meyer her name was actually Mariam jane and she had two sisters. Bothe of her parents wer ministers of the congregationl church.

Re: Anna Waardenburg

jmyoung365 — 2012-04-21 23:56:47Z

I don't know who you are trying to contact/reply to but you posted your message on the MEYER message board as an ORIGINAL post -- not a reply to a previous message and it doesn't mention anyone named MEYER? So I'm at a loss to know what to do with it and will have to eventually delete it. Please repost your message as a REPLY to the post you want to respond to and then I'll delete this thread.

Thanks!

Joan, admin
MEYER message board

Anna Waardenburg

Sambo481 — 2012-04-21 19:41:04Z

Anna Waardenburg was my grandfather's sister. He was John Waardenburg, second from bottom on left in your photo. Below him is Frank and David(Dow) is on the right bottom.
Thys and Josie are of course in the middle. The other ones I don't know but I know my grandfather had sisters. I briefly saw one of them when I was very young.

Re: Alvin Louis Meyer

brianwhalen85 — 2012-04-20 12:52:23Z

I have information on his father, Henry Meyer, and other ancestors if you're interested, message me if you wish!

Re: william meyer 1820 minden prussia

CarolConey — 2012-04-11 14:26:46Z

Hi
my Meyers are in South Africa - though I'm sure originally from Germany - I just haven't been able to get the right link
Do yours have any link to South Africa at all?
there's just one part I cant find information about. Angelina Meyer was married to my grandfather, Albrecht Dietrich, in 1898. the registration of marriage document states she was born in Lesotho (a landlocked country in South Africa) then in 1902 my grandfather was captured during the 2nd Anglo Boer war and sent to Bermuda as a prisoner of war. when he returned to South Africa there was no record of what had become of his wife and child. she was registered as having died in 1903 and he married my grandmother. its all such unfinished business and so sad

Re: william meyer 1820 minden prussia

Griesfamily3 — 2012-04-10 15:34:07Z

I do not know if this is the correct family line. I have very simular info but yet different. Here is what I have. William August Myers and Catherine Merys from Hanover Germany. He went by August. They had George, Dora, Fredrick Wilhelm (Bill), Anna and Lizzie. F.W. (bill) meyers married Emma Latch (1859-1956). When coming to america, they moved to Ackley Iowa. Bill and Emma had George, edward, Louis, Lillian, Cora, Ruth, and Marie. There might also be a son Bill. I am decendents of Lillian Meyers and Martin Johnson (Janssen)

Re: Emil Meyer, Germany - Wisconsin

klfitzpatrick — 2012-04-10 01:31:46Z

Hi Shanna -I have info on a relative of mine 'Emil Meyer' b: 1851 in Saxony,Germany; Married:Selma, b: 1853 in Alsace, France.Had two children: Annie, b:1879; Herman,b: 1878.Emil's parents:Charles F. Meyer;b: 1824;Saxony,Germany; Married Bertha;b:1826;Saxony,Germany;
Had 4 children:Mary B.(Meyer)Schnabel;b:1849;Saxony,Germany;
Emil b:(info as above);Max b:1861,Saxony,Germany;Gustave b:1864.Source:1880 U.S. Federal Census.Note:Per census all resided in same household in East Windsor,Hartford County, Connecticut.Have no info re:Emil's relocation to Wis.Max is my Great-Great Grandfather;Charles,my Great-Great-Great-Grandfather.Max:2 sons:Walter C;1880-1958(my Grandfather;Herbert C;1919-1976.I hope this is helpful, either to rule out or a connection to your ancesters.Jackie Meyer Fitzpatrick

Re: Emil Meyer, Germany - Wisconsin

klfitzpatrick — 2012-04-10 00:42:51Z

Well, it was worth sharing, anyway. Don't give up...searching for our ancesters is a 'work in progress'! Have a good evening!

Re: Emil Meyer, Germany - Wisconsin

shanna1615 — 2012-04-09 23:47:09Z

Thank you for your response. I don't think it is the same Emil Meyer. His son Herman (my gr-grandfather) was born in WI in 1880.

Meyer in Heimboldshausen

WolfgangFischer1959 — 2012-04-01 07:47:00Z

Gemeindebrief Nr. 1 vom Febr. 2012:

Lucas Meyer, Heimboldshausen (Friedewalder Str. 13), konfirmiert 1. Apr. 2012

MEYER Tiffany Rene 1978 1983

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-30 11:58:34Z

MEYER Tiffany Rene 1978 1983

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Re: Daniel and Magdalena Meyer

debbiepaczak — 2012-03-29 19:57:30Z

Magdalena's parents were John Meyer and Anna Feller.
When did Daniel die and where?
I am looking at a possable connection to Margarethia Meyer that may be a sister or a cousin.