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Quirin origins: LeQuier of France?

jajewelry — 2012-01-30 16:26:10Z

Does anyone know if the Quirin name is related to the French name LeQuier? In my family's history, George Quier from Saarbrucken was descended from French Huguenots who changed their name from LeQuier to Quier when they fled to Germany.

I am having a tough time finding any Quiers in Saarland, but there are plenty of Quirins. I am wondering if anyone has any information on if these names are related.

George Quier b.1730 - Saarbrucken to Pennsylvania

jajewelry — 2012-01-30 16:20:35Z

I am looking for my ancestor George Quier (b. Dec. 21 1730 in Saarbrucken, Germany, d. May 9, 1803 Northampton, Pennsylvania). He came to America in 1750, possibly with 2 brothers. His parents died when he was young (before 1750). He had 2 wives: the widow Muellerin/Miller (married before 1755) and Maria Elisabeth Staudt (married 1762 in Northampton, PA).

Because I can find nothing for George Quier before he came to America (not even a passenger list), I think his name may have been something else. There are very few Quiers in Germany, but many Quirins, especially in the Saarland area.

If anyone has any helpful info I would be happy to hear it.

Re: Quirin Family of Steige, Bas Rhin, Alsace France

RLFortinNH1 — 2011-09-22 19:48:04Z

John Ferguson, send me your e-mail and I will send you all that I have researched. My e-mail is RLFortinNH@aol.com

Re: Quirin Family of Steige, Bas Rhin, Alsace France

FergusonJohnA30 — 2011-09-22 19:41:09Z

Wonder if you can supply me with any details of Joseph Quirin of Manchester as he related, business wise, to Euclide C. Chagnon. Quirin I think was a partner or backer in Chagnon's venture into a shoe dealership in Manchester. Believe he was an entrepreneur type involved in grocery stores. Was he the same one who imported wines and liquors and was later president of a local coal company?

Re: John James Quirin

thesandelins — 2011-07-09 00:48:52Z

Thanks so much! I am a descendant of George Porta Jr.!

Does anyone know who his or Barbara's parents were?

Re: John James Quirin

l_moser2 — 2011-06-03 01:25:11Z

Hi Cindy (sobusc54),
You have helped me further in my research on the Porta family! Thank you!!

But wondered if you could tell me... Did George Porta & Barbara Bohnert also have a daughter, Wilhelmina married to a Haas, that remained in Germany?

Also, I'm trying to sort out which children were born to Marian Wolf and Barbara Quirin, while married to Charles Porta. I understand there was 30 children total.

Lastly, Peter Quirin had a sister named Barbara. Do you happen to know if there is any connection between her and the Barbara Ann Quirin who was married to Charles Porta?

Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.

I had sent you an e-mail with these question, but not sure you received it.

Regards,
Lori
Descendant of Peter & Barbara (Quirin) Wolf

Re: John James Quirin

l_moser2 — 2011-06-03 01:24:49Z

Hi Cindy (thesandelins),

I too, am working on this family line and would love to share/exchange info with you. If interested, please message me.

Lori
GG Granddaughter of Peter & Barbara (Quirin) Wolf

Re: Peter Quirin and sister, Barbara (Quirin) Wolf - Altoona, PA

l_moser2 — 2011-06-03 01:24:20Z

Hi Donna. This is my first post to the boards. I am a descendant of Peter and Barbara (Quirin) Wolf, and would be very interested in the information you offer. Please contact me through the online messages, as I don't have a paid membership here yet. Thank you.

Lori

Re: Peter Quirin and sister, Barbara (Quirin) Wolf - Altoona, PA

GWehrle715 — 2011-04-25 00:54:21Z

My Name is Donna Wehrle. I am the daughter-in-law of Helen Wehrle. My mother-in-law Helen Wehrle has photographs and information that she is willing to share. If you are interested in this information please let me know and I will contact you with the information that my mother-in-law has at her disposal. Her maiden name is Helen Quirin, from Altoona, Pa. Thank you.

Re: John James Quirin

DCschroder — 2011-02-20 10:47:38Z

Caroline Porta and Peter Quirin are my great-great grand parents. Do you have any more information on them like where they were born? Any info would be great.

Thanks,
David

Re: John James Quirin

DCschroder — 2011-02-20 00:03:46Z

I'm not sure if you still need any of the info or not, but I am willing to send you what I have. I did some work on your line for you Aunt a few years back and could send that if I can still find it.

Re: John James Quirin

sobusc54 — 2011-02-14 02:01:11Z

Hi Cindy,
Saw you were seeking information on Karolina Porta and thought this might help.

George Porta Jr. b.1812 married Barbara Bohnert. Their children were: John Porta, Charles Hillarde Porta Sr., Caroline Porta (Karolina?) and Christina Porta.

Caroline Porta (b.24 Feb 1852) married Peter Quirin (b.11 Nov 1844) on 27 Apr 1872. Children of Caroline Porta and Peter Quirin were: Katherine Quirin, Peter Quirin, George Quirin, Margaret Quirin, John Quirin, Charles Quirin, Wilhelmina Quirin, Joseph Quirin and Mary Quirin.

Charles Hillard Porta Sr. b. 28 Jul 1845, (also known as Karl or Carl) was married twice...first to
Barbara Ann Quirin (b.1852, d. 25 Nov 1887) in 1868 (14 children) and then to Marian C. Wolf (my great grandmother)in 1888 (15 children).

If your mom is Susan Roth married to Jay Smyers and you also have a brother Brian then you are probably a decendent of George Porta Jr.

Regards,
Cindy Keller Sobus (sobusc@gmail.com)

Re: Peter Quirin and sister, Barbara (Quirin) Wolf - Altoona, PA

JenniferColyer — 2010-10-11 00:08:31Z

Hi Cindy,

Yes, if I remember right, I have very limited information on the Quirin parents (not grandparents)--first name only, I think. My computer has been down for weeks now, so I don't have access to my genealogy file at the moment. It's backed up (phew!), but not easily accessible. I have limited information on the Portas--can't remember what exactly. I'm not directly related to them, but had hoped they'd be a helpful collateral line. They also just interested me--there are some really interesting marriages among Wolfs and Portas.

You may find this information on these families useful (scroll to find the Portas & Quirins):
http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/obits-p.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/obits-q.htm
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi (search)

I would absolutely love to share more information with you on these lines. Please contact me again in a few weeks. Perhaps if we put our lines together, we might make more progress.
Jen

Re: John James Quirin

thesandelins — 2010-10-10 19:18:24Z

Hi David! I would love some information on the Quirin and Porta families. I cant seem to get past John Jacob and Margaret Quirin and Karolina Porta.
Just so you know, I am Charles Quirin's Great-grand daughter through Mary Delores Quirin Smyers (Grammy)and Jay Clifford Smyers (Dad).

Thanks,
Cindy Smyers Sandelin

Re: Peter Quirin

thesandelins — 2010-10-10 19:14:40Z

Hi Connie! I have heard your name in family circles but I don't believe we have met in person. I am Jack Smyers and Mary Delores Quirin Smyers' grand daughter (Cliff's daughter). Charles Quirin was my great grandfather.
I wondered if you ever found any more information on Karolina and Peter's parents and beyond. I would love to get past these "roadblocks" to my tree-building progress! :0)
Yours,
Cindy

Re: Peter Quirin and sister, Barbara (Quirin) Wolf - Altoona, PA

thesandelins — 2010-10-10 19:07:36Z

I am a desendent of Peter Quirin and wondered if you ever stumbled upon information on Peter and Barbara's parents, grandparents, etc. He was married to Karolina Porta. They had Charles Quirin. Charles married Ella Holland and they had Mary Delores Quirin (my Grandmother). She married Jack Robert Smyers and they had Jay Clifford Smyers. He married Susan Roth and they had me! You and I must be related! Cousins? I would be interested in anything you have on the Portas or the Quirins. Both families are roadblocks in my tree. Thanks so much!
Cindy

Re: Quirin Family of Steige, Bas Rhin, Alsace France

RLFortinNH1 — 2009-03-21 19:59:48Z

Contact me, I have done lots of research on the Quirin Family a number of them settled in Manchester, NH, I am presently getting a document in French getting translated into English about this Quirin family and trials and tribulations after the Franco-Prussian War that led to some emigrating to the US, it was written in 1894 by a Quirin Nephew by the name of Lucien Legrand my e-mail address is RLFortinNH@aol.com

Re: Peter Quirin's sister, Barbara

JenniferColyer — 2009-03-20 16:30:02Z

Sorry I hadn't replied earlier... I hadn't seen that you posted.

Yes, this is indeed the Barbara in my direct line. I have a very similar obit from the Altoona Tribune, but hadn't seen the one you posted. Thank you!

Are you also researching her? I'd love to share more with you or compare notes!

Jen

Re: Peter Quirin's sister, Barbara

DCschroder — 2008-12-20 17:36:08Z

Is this the Barbara Quirin you are researching? Let me know.

Obit from Altoona Mirror October 1, 1898 ( front page column 2)

Found dead in bed

An Elderly Lady of Allegheny Furnace Died During the Night.

Mrs. Peter Wolf, a resident of Allegheny Furnace, was found at 6:30 this morning in her bedroom, cold in death. She retired last night about the usual time and did not complain of feeling unwell, with the exception of a slight cold in the head. Shortly after 6 o'clock this morning her youngest daughter, Margaret, who occupies a bed in the same room, awoke and, dressing hastily, went downstairs. She expected to find her motherthere, as usual, the latter person being a very early riser.
As her mother did not appear, Margaret went back upstairs and into her room, and there upon the bed she lay dead. The coroner was notified, but upon his arrival he deemed an inquest unnecessary, deciding that death was due to heart failure.
Mrs. Wolf's maiden name was Quirin. She was born in Germany sixty-three years ago and came to Altoona in'84. Her husband died five years ago. The following children, all of whom reside in Altoona, survive: Peter, Adam, Jacob, John and Maragret Wolf; Mrs. Barbara DeTemple, Mrs. Mary Porter, Mrs. Elizabeth Helsler, Mrs. Katie Porter. One brother, Peter Quirin of Altoona, also survives. Deceased was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church.
The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery.

Peter Quirin's sister, Barbara

JenniferColyer — 2008-12-16 01:36:17Z

I'm searching for this Peter Quirin's sister, Barbara (1835, Ger. - 1898, Altoona). In abt 1857, Barbara married Peter Wolf (1831-1894).

Incidentally, two other Portas married children of the Wolfs. I haven't been able to figure out if these Portas are related to Karolina, but I have a strong suspicion that they are. Both are named Charles ("Karl").

I believe Peter & Barbara's parents' names are John and Margaret.

Peter Quirin and sister, Barbara (Quirin) Wolf - Altoona, PA

JenniferColyer — 2008-12-11 03:01:48Z

I am a descendant of Barbara Quirin (1835, Ger. - 1898, Altoona). In abt 1857, Barbara married Peter Wolf (1831-1894).

Barbara is sister of Peter Quirin (1844-1935), who married Karolina Porta.

I believe their parents' names are John and Margaret.

Is anyone here a descendant of Barbara's?

Re: France Quirin and ascendants from Mauritius

mstflour — 2008-06-12 10:46:10Z

My grandmother was from mauritius, her maden name was Quirin and she had 9 sisters

Re: Quirin Family of Steige, Bas Rhin, Alsace France

charlesquirin — 2008-04-12 04:50:30Z

My father's family originated from Bas-Rhin Alsace and had been there till my Grandfather moved to Colmar in the Haut-Rhin region of Alsace once he married sometime in the late 1930s/early 1940s. Most of my direct family is from Haut-Rhin and I have a large number of more distant relatives in Bas-Rhin. My father emigrated to New York City in the late 70s. I do not know much more about the Quirin family before my Grandfather's generation. I do know that their are few in my family that still carry the Quirin name as many are female and have married. Thus far I am the last member of my generation within my family who still holds the Quirin name.

If you have any information about the Quirin family from Alsace please feel free to share. I have been unable to find much information that pertains to my family.

Re: Quirin Family of Steige, Bas Rhin, Alsace France

lpjb0711 — 2007-06-24 19:45:13Z

I am not myself related but have been researching for someone else and discovered Joseph Quirin as a merchant in Manchester,NH.He married about 1874 Mary Jane Clement dau of John B. Clement and Mary Furbush.Mary Jane had 5 children but only two lived.One of these Angeline married Hugh Taggart.There was two other girls Lenora and Eva.
I am trying to find out more on Mary Jane's parents actually.Her Aunt was Mary Ann Veno sister to John Clement.Supposedly born in Canada but unknown as to where.

Klempke and Rapp

2006-07-06 03:13:18Z

I'm looking for any info/ties one might have to the Klempke family or Rapp family who settled in Belleville, IL; St. Clair County. My great grandfather Charles "Charley" Rapp (1887-1941) was married to my great grand mother Albertine Rapp (died circa 1934). He was a beer brewery at the Star brewery and later Anheuser-Bush. Their children where Trinchen (1897-1995), Elsie, and Arthur.

QUIRIN's in Hungary

taursus — 2005-07-23 05:15:17Z

My aunt married a Lajos QUIRIN and has 4 children, one son and three daughters. Lajos (Louis)'s father was Leo QUIRIN. The QUIRINs originally came to Hungary (I believe) from Germany as iron smelter engineers and helped establish Hungary's iron producing industry. Leo QUIRIN was chief executive of the largest Hungarian iron and steel factory and was a member of the Upper House. I don't know where in Germany the family originated from. It is a very unusual surname in Hungary.

Re: Peter Quirin

bauerbeck — 2005-05-24 15:15:03Z

I am researching my husband's family and was wondering if you have any info. His grandfather was John James Quirin and he married Betty Jane Rabold. His mother's name was EllaMae (Lockard) Quirin and he had 3 brothers:Joseph, Thomas, and Eugene. John lived and died in Altoona, PA. Is this your family? If it is could you get me any info that you have?

HELP - Quirin's in Marcus IA

hyphenfamily — 2005-05-02 04:53:49Z

My grandma was Daria Quirin. She was born to Charles Quirin and Emma (Riley) Quirin. She lived in Marcus, IA, on a farm. She had sisters named Alice, Agnes, Margaret and Mary, and brothers named Lyle and Chales. I believe that she also had an uncle named Evan. This is the extent of my information, other than spouses for her and her sisters. Both young men died unmarried. I can't find any records, burial sites, anything to help me work on that family tree. It is as though they did not exist! I really hope to find information, so if any of you can help, please email me.

Kelly Hunsaker

List my Quirin ancestors in Lorraine and Saarland

2004-06-18 23:31:56Z

Re: QUIRINS of Lorraine

nadinemayer1 — 2004-05-28 19:45:24Z

I have in my tree of family of ancestors QUIRIN of Geislautern (Saar) and Creutzwald (Moselle - Lorraine), but born between 1605 and approximately 1671. I do not know if that can help you. Nadine

Re: QUIRINS of Lorraine

2004-01-02 01:18:08Z

dear madam,
as you can see my name is charles quirins, and the research of my grand-father on our family name lead us to a small town called " saint quirin " which is a little town of lorraine. It is located in the small mountains called " les vosges ".
I've been there and it's a lovely little french town.
If you need I can send you a map with the location of the town
all the best

Re: Peter Quirin

GWhealan6297 — 2003-05-26 19:42:22Z

Where and when was John James Quirin of Altooona , PA born?Who were his parents?
Grace Whealan
granddaughter of
Peter G. Quirin who spent some time in Altoona around 1890

Re: John James Quirin

2003-05-23 20:23:46Z

This is part of my family tree. Do you still need any information? Just let me know what you need and if I have it, I will send it to you.

David

Re: France Quirin and ascendants from Mauritius

fran666 — 2002-12-31 15:03:25Z

Thank you for taking the time to reply yo my message. I am actually France Quirin's, (the oesteopath from Birmingham) sister so he is one of the few Quirins that I am aware of. However, I really appreaciate you taking the time to send me this information so thanks.

Re: France Quirin and ascendants from Mauritius

2002-12-31 12:50:43Z

I know of an osteopath with this unusual name. He is from Mauritius originally and he has a slight Welsh accent! He is based at the Guildhall Osteopathic Practice in Birmingham, West Midlands, England.

QUIRINS of Lorraine

2002-12-05 15:21:56Z

I am looking for any information on the following family:
Madeleine Emilie QUIRIN was born December 23, 1877, in the 10th Arrondisement, in Paris, France. Her parents' names were Philippe QUIRIN and Madeleine Eugenie STROHL, who I have been told were from the Lorraine area of France. If any of these names are familiar to anyone, please contact me. I am hoping to make some progress on this branch of my family in France, but I do not know what towns they are from, or what commune, or anything else. Thank you for your help. Brigitte

Re: Peter Quirin

GWhealan6297 — 2002-08-01 02:27:58Z

Peter P. Quirin was born in 1835 in St.Ingbert (now in the Saarland- belonged then to Bavaria
).to Johann Quiring and Barbara Schweissthal. He had 4 younger brothers: Nikolaus, Johann Josef, Georg, and Paul. He came to St.Clair, PA about 1854 where he married Catherine Stief. PeterP's Death 1892

Peter P. had sons John and Peter G. Around 1890 Peter G. went to Pittsburgh. I think there he married Franziska M. Bauer (her brother ws a priest). They had 2 sons: Pierre and JOhn. Franziska died in 1899.Peter G. was again in St. Clair. Eventually the son John went back to Pittsburgh. Peter G. remarried in St. Clair (Schuylkill Co)

On the Internet I found a Peter Quiring 1858 St. Ingbert son of Johannes Quiring(1821-1876) who moved to Pittsburgh after 1881, but I can't figure out a relationship

www.family search.org

France Quirin and ascendants from Mauritius

fran666 — 2002-07-21 18:49:54Z

I am looking for any information on the family of France Guy Quirin or his family. He was born in Mauritius but moved to Wales, United Kingdom where he married my mother (his second wife. He met his first wife in Mauritius). I was born in 1976 and he died in 1986. From what my half brothers are able to tell me, there are some complications regarding my father's parentage so I am pretty much clueless. Any help would be much appreciated.

Surname: Quirin

fran666 — 2002-07-21 18:42:04Z

I am interested in finding information about my father FRANCE GUY QUIRIN or any of his relatives. He moved to Wales in the United Kingdom, where he married my mother, Monica, (his second wife) and I was born. He died in 1986 which means that I have very little information about him or my family. I would appreciate any help with this.

Re: Peter Quirin

2002-04-05 18:44:55Z

My grandfather John Porta II was born Aug.8,1873, therefor his father John I and his mother Louisa Schmidt Porta would have been born in the time frame you stated. I'd be grateful for any information you could find. Thanks

Re: Peter Quirin

2002-04-05 17:37:00Z

I just re-read your message posted March 30. I noticed that your John Porta was from Alsace. The oldest child of Peter and Karolina (Porta) Quirin was Catherine Quirin. According to her marriage application she was born in Germany. She married Alphonse Billand who was born in Alsace-Lorrain. I hope this helps.

Thanks again,
David

Re: Peter Quirin

2002-04-05 17:25:12Z

I don't have much info on my great-great grandmother, Karolina Porta. Here is what I do know. She was born in Germany. She died Sept. 23, 1902 at the age of 50. According to her obituary she was a resident of Altoona for 20 years. This agrees with information from the 1920 census where Peter Quirin (her widower) states year of immigration as 1881. They had 9 children. The oldest 4 were born in Germany. The obituary does not mention her parents or any siblings. I live about 20 miles from Altoona so if you can give me the names and dates of the Portas who were born around 1840-1860 I can check their obituaries for a connection.

Thanks,
David

Re: Peter Quirin

2002-04-05 12:04:21Z

Hi David,
Your mom and I are cousins. My mom was Berniece Kaufmann. I think we last saw eachother at your mom's funeral.
Connie Barefoot

Re: Peter Quirin

2002-04-05 04:17:39Z

Do you have any information on your great-great grandmother,Karolina Porta?
I am looking for any Portas from Altoona, Pa who came from Germany. You can e-mail me at theoldknokes@webtv.net

Re: Peter Quirin

2002-04-04 22:45:28Z

Karolina Porta is my Great-Great Grandmother. My great-great grandfather's name is Peter Quirin born Nov. 11, 1844 in Germany. Died Apr. 3, 1935 in Altoona, PA. My great grandparents are Charles and Ella (Holland) Quirin. I have some research on this family that I can send you.

Re: Peter Quirin

2002-04-02 03:06:30Z

Dear Connie, I have not been able to find much on my ancestors. I've been told 2 brothers and a sister came from Alsace. The brothers stayed in Altoona and the sister went out west. The brothers were Charles and John. John and Louisa Schmidt had a son John, born Aug.8,1873. I don't know how many other children they may have had. John married Stella(Estella)Seisk, born Oct.30,1876. They were the parents of 12 children. My father Wendelin Anthony, born June 12,1897, was the oldest. I have photos of John and Stella and all their children. My father married Goldie Covey from Marietta, Ohio and were the parents of 12 children. They moved to York,Pa in 1941. I am their 8th child. Does this fit in with anything you have? I am trying to find out what year they arrived in the States and something about our German Roots. Anxious to hear from you. Mary Ann

Re: Peter Quirin

2002-04-02 01:43:40Z

MaryAnn,
Karolina Porta was my great-grandmother. My grandfather was born in the 1880's and died in 1960. I have since found out that my grandfather was born in PA, but older siblings were born overseas. I'm not sure of my great-grandmother's exact dates, but I would imagine she was born appoximately in the 1850's. I don't have any information about any of her relatives. What information do you have about your grandfather? It would be great to be able to trace my grandfather's line back further than his parents.
Connie Barefoot

Re: Peter Quirin

2002-03-31 05:16:50Z

Bonnie,
I was interested in the name Karolina Porta in your message.I am researching my grandfather, John Porta, who was from Alsace and lived in Altoona, PA. I wonder if there is a connection? I have very little information but have been told he came to the US with a brother and sister.

Re: Querin/Quirin family in ILlinois

vampyrelady — 2002-03-20 00:13:02Z

I went to school with some Querin's in Belleville. I think they still live there!

Quirin Family of Steige, Bas Rhin, Alsace France

RichardL_Fortin — 2002-01-11 03:05:34Z

I am looking for descendants of the Quirin family that emigrated from Steige, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France after the Franco-Prussian War.
Aloyse Quirin was born 1822 the son of Joseph Quirin and Marie-Anne Dairet and married Marie-Barbe Heissat. Joseph the father served as Mayor of Steige 1837-1844.
Aloyse died in Steige in 1890 but his wife Barbe Heissat died in Manchester, NH circa 1900. this couple had three children who emigrated to New Hampshire, Joseph, Leonie, and Eugene, and they all settled and had families in Manchester.
The remaining 9 children were; Angelique, Victorine, Aloyse Jr., Scholastique, Marie, Louise were believed to have remained in France. Looking for any contacts back in
France and anywhere elsed where this family settled.

Thank you,

Richard L. Fortin