Minster - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Harold Minster

jcm7373 — 2012-02-22 22:38:11Z

The mother was Eunice Meiner

Re: Muenster or Minster??

mindav_1 — 2011-03-27 12:28:05Z

Hi, I have heard this of my ancestors. I live in Australia, and my ancestors either seemed to be named Charles or William. I do have some info on my family tree somwhere...

Re: Muenster or Minster??

margretha1 — 2010-02-27 19:22:53Z

Susan
Did you find your Charles Minster/Muenster? I have information regarding him related by a Great Uncle, Carl Minster. He spoke of the Charles Muenster families and also the Miller families that came through Canada and then to the USA. Our ancestor was Frederick Muenster married Christine Scheunmann. They came from Sonnenberg Germany to the Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan area. Are buried in the Riga, Lenawee County, Michigan cemetery. I visited those grave sites several years ago with my grandmother who passed at 100+ years in 1996.

Re: Minster Name

pixela42 — 2010-02-22 23:19:13Z

My maiden name was Minster (an uncommon Jewish name). My Father, Max, was born in 1908 in Ekatarinislav (now Dnepropetrovsk) and his siblings were Pauline, Sam and Lily. His father's name was Tevy Minster. Tevy had 4 or 5 brothers in the wholesale wheat trade. Tevy died at a young age in 1917. My father's family immigrated to Canada in 1922. One or two brothers died in the famine in Russia, the others immigrated to the United States and Israel, I think. I don't know much else. Does this ring a bell?

Re: orphaned Minster's in Pa?

FamilyResearcher5113 — 2009-11-29 05:38:50Z

Correction: "Reinard & Mary/Amelia" not Frank.

orphaned Minster's in Pa?

FamilyResearcher5113 — 2009-11-29 05:37:38Z

I'm looking for information on Reinard Minster (b:1892)in either Germany or Pennsylvania. He apparently was an orphan and his brother Frank Minster was adopted. Reinard's parents were also probably from Germany but I don't know where from, or even their names. Reinard married Mary Sunderland (b:1894), she may have gone by Amelia, and they lived in the Philadelphia, Pa area. Frank & Mary/Amelia's children include Reinard Jr, Mamie/Mary, Florence, Joseph, Alberta, William, Paul and Francis who died very young. Please let me know if you have anything that matches this.

Minster's in Philly

FamilyResearcher5113 — 2009-11-14 02:40:28Z

I'm looking for information on Reinard Minter & his wife Mary or Amelia Sunderland. Their children were Reinard Jr, Francis, Florence, Joseph F., Alberta, William & Paul. They were all born from 1917-1930. Apparently Reinard Jr & Joseph both passed away in 2003. Joseph was enlisted during WWII and may have been in the Battle of the Bulge. Francis died at a young age as well. I was told Reinard Sr. was of German descent and was orphaned as a child. He had a brother Frank that was adopted and they were reunited later in life. Please let me know if you have anything that matches.

Re: PA Minsters

FamilyResearcher5113 — 2009-08-13 02:01:35Z

Sorry I took so long to respond. I just recently was able to get more information. Reinard J Minster was born to Reinard and Mary (could also be Amelia) Minster. I found a Census from the 1930's that was confirmed by my family to be correct and is referring to Reinard J Minster as "Reinard Jr". I don't have names for either of his grandparents either. This information was passed to me from a relative. She's referring to Elberta as Aunt Bert.

"Aunt Bert had told me that her mother's name was Amelia Sunderland (not sure of spelling) so I'm not sure why it's listed as Mary. Their mother according to Aunt Bert was American Indian.

I don't know how old their Dad was when he came from Germany but Aunt Bert said that he was orphaned and never adopted; he apparently grew up in the orphanage until he was old enough to work and then was put out on his own. His brother, Frank, was apparently adopted and was reunited with his brother later in life. "

Re: Looking for my people

sminster1 — 2009-05-18 13:15:48Z

Hi, Gretchen. How old are you and where did you live?

Sam

Re: Looking for my people

grosenblatt167 — 2009-05-18 04:43:44Z

I am looking for my long lost friend Sam. We used to be neighbors.

Gretchen

grosenblatt@cox.net

Re: PA Minsters

bkminster — 2009-03-18 02:08:16Z

Sorry but I don't have any info on those folks. By 1915 The Minsters that I am aware of were all in Altoona, PA. They were decendents of John Samuel Minster who was born either in 1843 or 1847 (depending on whether you believe the census or the forms that John Samuel filled out for a Civil War pension) in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster County. His father was John Minster (a school teacher in Manor Twp., Lancaster County. John died in 1848. John Samuel Minster's mother was Molly McGirk. No info on her. It is said that John Samuel was raised by the Withers family in Lancaster. There is some speculation that John Samuel had a brother and a sister but I have no information on them or even if they existed.

Any info on Reinard's parents, grandparents, etc.?

Re: PA Minsters

FamilyResearcher5113 — 2009-03-18 00:30:31Z

I also found out Reinard had a second wife named Jane so I'm guessing he did divorce Ruth. Jane was much younger than Reinard and they lived in Manahawkin, NJ. Anything match in your family?

Re: PA Minsters

FamilyResearcher5113 — 2008-12-22 20:17:15Z

I have very limited information on the Minster side of my family but I have a Reinard J. Minster, died in New Jersey around 2004. His wife(ex-wife?) was Ruth Mabel Crane (1920-1996) and she died in the Philadelphia area. Ruth's father was a fireman for the city and it's my understanding Reinard was a car mechanic. I'm still working my way through that side of my family tree but I don't have any information on Reinard's parents.

? Minister that married Catherine Hart from Manhattan, NY

ptpfab — 2006-10-24 16:45:22Z

I'm looking for any info on a Catherine Hart, born Jan 1890 in NY, dau of Matthew and Catherine Siebert Hart. Her married name was Minister. I have no info on her husband.

I'm searching for her sister Caroline Hart Hamilton Koehler. Thanks.

Terri

Re: Finding more Minster relatives

BarryMinster21 — 2005-01-30 02:18:42Z

Hello Debbie,
I am Barry edward MINSTER - [b 1948]
my father - Trevor Edward Leslie MINSTER [1914-2000]
his father - Leslie Francis MINSTER [1891-1938]
his father - William MINSTER [1859-1932]
his father - Charles MINSTER [1830-1879]
his father - Charles MINSTER [1809]

email me for more details
vinmin@bigpond.net.au

MINSTER, Charles

BarryMinster21 — 2005-01-30 02:18:42Z

Looking for relatives of Charles MINSTER born 1830 Hamburg Germany, died 1879 Holstein Victoria australia.

Minster - Neosho County, Kansas

LyceniusBacon — 2004-11-14 15:10:08Z

I have the children of Rudolph Minster and Ellen (Margaret) Hughes (Mary, Frank, Nellie) living in Neosho County, Kansas in the 1900 census (all 3 children), 1910 Census (Nellie with the family, and Frank P. married to Flossie Cornell, adjacent). Haven't been able to determine who Mary and Nellie eventually married.

Looking for any connections to these family members.

Re: Myer Minster Family

2004-08-31 02:02:47Z

I don't know if we're related, but I would be happy to go over information to see if, in fact, we are. I have a pretty good family tree.

Re: Myer Minster Family

2004-08-31 02:01:48Z

I don't know if we're related, but I would be happy to go over information to see if, in fact, we are. I have a pretty good family tree.

Re: Myer Minster Family

K4243S — 2004-08-31 01:51:16Z

My next-door neighbor is a grand-son of the Moses Minster,age 30, on the 1850 NYC census. Moses married and he and his family lived in Washington, D.C. My neighbor does not have a computer, so he asked me to contact you for him. Please e-mail me if you wish to exchange information. He was very happy when I told him that I had found your message about his family.

Re: Minster

2004-05-06 06:59:16Z

I would like to exchange information with you regarding the Minster family. I have traced back to John Minster in Lancaster Co. I need help to find his parents and siblings.
Thanks,
Barry

John Minster

2004-03-14 02:34:37Z

Looking for John and Molly Minster, parents of John Samuel Minster of Lancaster County, PA. John was a school teacher. Looking for brothers & sisters, parents, date of birth, place of birth, etc.

Re: Minster

2004-03-12 16:06:22Z

James,
My g-g-grandmother was Martha Minster, from Bristol, PA, born 1824. She had a younger brother, Pemberton, born Jan 13, 1835. Sounds like this could be your grandfather (or his father). I have information about Minsters back to Nicholas Minster, born about 1741.

Edward Joseph Minster (1911-1998)

NMFireHorse — 2004-02-06 22:42:41Z

Albuquerque Journal - August 22, 1998

Edward Joseph Minster, 87, passed away Thursday, August 20, 1998 in Socorro, New Mexico. He was born July 25, 1911 to Fred and Rose Kandler Minster in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Florence Sindelar and Rosemary West; and brother, Donald Minster. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Marie (Murphy) Minster of Socorro, NM; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, August 23, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited Sunday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 24, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at Steadman-Hall with Rev. Cullen Woods officiating. Interment will be in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers are David Sease, Holm Bursum III, Floyd Turpin, Brian McCaslin, Eddie Sindelar, John Charzuk and Baldy Hoffman. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Good Samaritan Village, Hwy 60 West, Socorro, NM 87801. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, New Mexico.

Re: Looking for my people

2003-12-09 21:50:15Z

Megan,
Do the Minster's that you are looking for by chance come from Pennsylvania? I had some folks in the central and eastern part of the state.
Barry

Re: Finding more Minster relatives

vinmin_1 — 2003-11-01 22:46:39Z

further to the above:
Charles MINSTER married Ester WALKER
children:
William MINSTER [ 1859]
Charles William MINSTER [1856}
John Richard MINSTER [1858]
Carlos Edward MINSTER [1865]

I am William MINSTER's GGGSon
you are Charles MINSTER's GGGDaughter.

Re: Finding more Minster relatives

vinmin_1 — 2003-11-01 22:32:41Z

Hello Debbie,
I am Barry edward MINSTER, [1948] son of Trevor Edward Leslie MINSTER, [1914] Son of Leslie MINSTER [1891] son of William MINSTER [1859 from Smeaton Victoria], son of Charles MINSTER [ 1830 Hamburg Germany] son of Charles MINSTER.
I have a lot of dertail but space here is at a premium.
email: vinmin@bigpond.net.au

Re: Looking for my people

2003-04-16 21:28:41Z

Sorry, mine are Catholic Minsters. It's got to be one of the most difficult names I've researched, there doesn't seem to be many Minsters out there. Good luck in your research!

Megan Lambert

Re: Looking for my people

2003-04-16 21:15:47Z

I have found in my research that there are two different Minster families: one that is Jewish and one that isn't. I am part of the Jewish side, so if you are too, then let's talk.

Re: Looking for my people

2003-04-16 21:10:44Z

Hi Don, I hope you check this board still, I think we may have a connection. I have a Harriet Amelia Keese Lambert who married Howard Minster May 10, 1900 in Iowa. Their children were:

Arthur Oswald Minster b. December 19, 1899
Rita Arminda Minster b. January 30, 1904
Edna J Minster b. October 23, 1908

I am descended from one of Harriet's brothers, and am just now trying to get all of the "branches" of my family tree filled in. If we are related, I would love to share information (I have TONS of stuff on the Lamberts). I hope this helps!!

Megan Lambert

George Minster, Cincinnati

@@LadyHawknk@aol.com — 2003-03-15 20:20:59Z

My ggg- grandfather, George Minster born about 1822? was from ?? Germany. Married in Cincinnati in 1854, Margret Rack (spelling?) also born about 1822. This info is from their marriage record in Cincinati, Hamilton Co. Ohio. They had three daughters: twins, Margret and Catherine born 1857 and a younger daughter Mena born about 1859. All married eventually. George died about 1878? Does anyone know anything about George or Margret? 1880 census says George was from Saxony originally and Margret was from Hesse-Darmstadt. The daughter Margret was my gg-grandmother.

Mary Minster

echo1122 — 2003-01-04 05:18:54Z

Hi Gina,
I have Mary's address, she is my Aunt, she is daughter of James T. Mannion and Helen Cambell..please e-mail me at echo1122@yahoo.com

Los Angeles Minster''s

pdxsocpupt — 2002-10-19 02:06:23Z

I am granddaughter of Bernadine Minster Chandler married to David Chandler of Los Angeles. I know her mother's name had been Irene Damon, father presumable a Minster (immigrant from Russia). They are of Jewish descent. I'm searching for any leads.

Muenster or Minster??

2002-09-09 05:17:39Z

Word has it that my Minsters came from Germany & changed their name from Muenster to Minster. Has anyone else heard of this in their families? Line I am looking for is Charles Minster (Muenster)..He came from Germany @ the age of 9. The family lived in Quebec for a time. He lived in Minn & Michigan . Raised 3 daughters: Bertha (Sayers), Anna Marie (Brockway) & Mary (Schneider) They all lived in Lenawee County Michigan

Re: PA Minsters

2002-01-12 00:53:50Z

Grandfather was Homer C. Minster married Margaret Mater in Altoona, PA.
G.G.F. was William Minster married Ida Welch died in Altoona, PA
GGGF was John S. Minster

Any of this tie into your fam?

"Ed" Minster Bridgeport, CT

lmccune_13 — 2001-11-26 18:43:27Z

I have a couple of photos of an "Ed" MINSTER and my grandfather Harold McCUNE taken in Bridgeport in 1950. I would be happy to e-mail copies to anyone interested .

Minster from So. Africa