Lutheran Roots - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Catherine Cedar (Zedar)

ChalotteHartley — 5 Aug 2003 10:32:44 GMT

My great grandmother Catherine (Katrina) Cedar (Zedar) was born a Lutheran in southern Wurttemberg Germany. She talked of bringing sheep to the higher mountains in warm weather. Where might I find the Lutheran headquarters for that area? She came to Americaa in 1851 and went up the Delaware Bay. She settled in New Castle Delaware. She met my great grandfather Sebastian Rhorer there. They were married in 1853 probably in the Lutheran Chruch. Where would I find information about their marriage.

locating a baptismal record for Henry Kopke or Kapke

ebenordms — 2 Oct 2008 5:26:58 GMT

I have been trying to locate a birth record for my father who was born on May 25, 1888. Although he always thought he was born in Albany New YOrk, I have a City Directory record showing that his father was living in Oneida City Madison County New York at that time of his birth. Birth records for either place have not been fruitful. His mother Dorothea, joined his father (also Henry) in Albany in 1886 from. Altona, Germany and Henry Sr.had immigrated to the US in 1885. He was a cigar maker.

My only resource left would be church records for a Lutheran church in existance at that time. Dorothea particularly was a very devout woman. The last place of family church attendance was in Hartford, Connecticut. They were both also buried from that church (1914 and 1916). However, the church was sold many years ago, and I am at a wall.

I assume when a church closes down, the records are sent to some central location, but I don't know where that would be.

Can anyone guide me as to where to go from here. He was the only member of the family that was born in the US, and I do have the birth record for his sister Catherine in Hamburg. If they can be believed, the 1900 census record confirms that Henry was born in NY, but doesn't give a city, and shows Catherine as born in Germany.

CAn anybody give me any direction.

Dorothea

WEINMANN in Lutheran Records 1800's NYC?

crystalwoman — 20 Sep 2002 3:34:30 GMT

WEINMANN or WEINMAN or WIEMANN or WEYMAN or WEIMAN = some different spellings i have found....

Looking for Lutheran Records showing my gg and ggg grandfathers. I was told they were Lutheran and thus why my g grandfather is not buried in Most Holy Trinity Cem Bklyn with my g grandmother.

My gg grandfather was:
Charles Frederick WEINMANN b.4 May 1844 Wertenburg Germany and m.14 May, 1864 NYC and d.3 Apr 1879 at 7 Pitt St., NYC.

My ggg grandfather was:
William WEINMANN b.ca.1819 Germany and d.bet.1860 and 1870. He came to US ca.1840 and applied for Naturalization. He was a butcher. He m. Mary _?_ who was b.ca.1823 Wertenburg Germany.
I only have record they had: Charles b.1844 and William b.ca.1846. (Charles is my gg grandfather shown above.)

I found my ggg grandmother Mary as a widow on 1870 Census as Mary WEYMAN living with son Charles and her occupation shown as a lager beer saloon.

Anyone have access to Lutheran Records ca.1800's in NYC to look up my WEINMANN line.
Thank you, Happy Trails, Joan in rural MT

NATURALIZATION

@@maryglenn57@yahoo.com — 17 Jul 2002 1:52:02 GMT

SEARCHING FOR RECORD OF NATURALIZATION OF FREDERICH W SCHNELLE CAME TO AMERICA IN 1832 FROM HANOVER GERMANY

trying to find church records in Rummelsburg, Germany

JoanClark427 — 1 Jul 2004 7:40:02 GMT

I am not sure where to post this message. I am trying to find church records in Rummelsburg, Pommern, Germany. I know that my ggrandfather was baptized in a Lutheran church in Rummelsburg per family sources and obituaries. However, I am not sure how to go about finding copies of these records. I have looked on familysearch.org but there are no microfilms available in this area. I would appreciate any assistance. Thank you. Joan

Sts. Peter and Paul Slovak Lutheran Church in Freeland, PA

sneakers01 — 4 Nov 2007 2:59:21 GMT

I am looking for additional information on my great grandparents who attended this church. LDS microfilm records show some information on them until the marriage of their eldest son in 1913. After that, nothing! Are there additional records which were not microfilmed? This church has a small cemetery. I believe my great grandmother and two of her children may be buried there.
Suzanna (Stas) Remetta (1865-?...believe she died between 1913 and 1919
Hansca (Anna or Suzanna) Remetta (1886-?...believe she died before 1900
Suzanna Remetta (1896-1897)
Any information is appreciated!
Deb Remetta

Sierp family

shopcmer — 16 Jan 2002 11:51:13 GMT

I`m searching for Johann Heinrich Sierp and his wife Anna Maria Gertrud Gockers whom he married on Nov. 19, 1820 in St. John the Baptist Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hilter, Hannover, Germany. They had a son Georg Heinrich Sierp who was born on Dec. 20, 1820 in Hilter. He came to America and settled in Jackson Co. IN. I need any info on this family.

St Paul Lutheran Church in Tomah, WI

srteske1 — 5 Jul 2007 7:43:09 GMT

I am looking for church records from St Paul Lutheran Church in Tomah, Monroe county, Wisconsin. I do not know if it still exists or not. Does anyone know where I can find records?

Thank You

Seeking marriage record for Frederich SCHEFFLER to Barbara KUNKEL 06/14/1894 in Nanicoke, PA

Ralph Scheffler — 28 Jul 2006 3:25:34 GMT

Looking for the marriage of Frederich SCHEFFLER to Bertha KUNKEL on June 14, 1894 in Nanicoke, PA in the local Lutheran Church.

Selected Death Records from Zion Luther Church Records, Located in Castroville Medina County, TX

rsmelley — 6 Jan 2002 7:48:10 GMT

Lutheran Emigrant Mission NYC

LHILLMAN — 1 Jul 2003 1:44:51 GMT

In the last half of the 1800s and into the 1900s the Lutheran Church (MO synod) ran a lutheran emigrant mission out of Castle Garden. As I understand it, the primary pastor of this mission was a Seymour(?) Keyl. The purpose was to provide a variety of services (including the rites of baptism, marriage, etc.) to newly arrived lutheran immigrants. Does anyone know where the records might be?

I have checked with the LCMS archives in St. Louis and they don't have them saying that the records of rites would have stayed with the church. But the church closed in 1917...

My g-grandfather (Wilhelm Hinnenthal) was a WI synod Lutheran minister in Franklin, WI in 1875. In July of that year his wife-to-be (Caroline Minna Krull) landed in New York and the couple was wed shortly thereafter. However, neither his church in Franklin, nor any of the surrounding churches in the Milwaukee area have any record of the marriage. It is possible that he traveled to meet her and they were married in NYC. Any suggestions?

Lutheran's in Germany

richard_vanwagenen — 3 Feb 2007 1:56:51 GMT

Am interested in knowing or finding out in what part of Germany did persons of the Lutheran faith reside in prior to 1871 ?

Zion Church, North Canton, OH

Ruth — 13 Oct 2006 4:20:25 GMT

Does anyone have early records to the Zion Reformed and luthern Church in North Canton, Ohio? Heritage Quest advertises them on film but that's of no help to me.

Lutheran churches serving the 4th ward (1870) and 6th ward (1880)

Darndt21a — 19 Sep 2006 10:18:03 GMT

I am searching for information re a German immigrant family with the surname (Ahrendt, Ahrend, or Arend) who arrived in Chicago sometime between 1864 and 1866. The family appears in the 1870 census, but that census has no street names in the 4th ward. The 1880 census showed them on South Throop street between S 22nd Street and the Chicago River. We have searched the church records of what is now the First Evangelical Church of the Trinity, located at 643 W 31st Street and have found a membership record in 1866, a baptism in 1871, and as witnesses to a baptism in 1876. In the intervening periods they had 5 more children so they must have belonged to another church. Does anyone know what other Lutheran church might have served the 4th/6th Wards? Thanks, Dan

Stoner or Segner / Trinity Lutheran Church of Lancaster, PA

nlwalsh_1 — 27 Jul 2006 3:00:58 GMT

Does anyone have any information on either the Stoner family or the Segner family in Lancaster, PA. I know that the Stoner family had Mennonite roots and the Segner family were members of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA around the 1770's. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Joseph Hoffman 1796-1884 Somerset County, PA

texaskorte — 9 Aug 2006 5:24:04 GMT

I am trying to find information on Joseph Hoffman who was born July 8, 1796 in Somerset County, PA and died May 14, 1884, he is buried in Davidsville, Somerset County, PA. We were lead to believe he was born in Jenner Township, Somerset County, PA. He married Sarah Casebeer aroun 1820 in Somerset County, PA. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Southeastern Pa Early Church

kkarenpatterson — 4 Sep 2003 5:01:28 GMT

I purchased a book on early Lutheran baptisms and marriages from Rev. John Casper Stoever from 1730-1779 if anyone would like a look up.

Lutheran v. Reformed Churches in 18th Century America

Bud Foucher — 21 Jul 2006 10:35:24 GMT

In researching my German/American ancestors I find that they seemed to have treated these churches almost as though they were interchangeable. There are several cases where some children would be baptized in a local Lutheran Church while others were baptized in the local Reformed Church. I thought in those days that the Lutherans and the Reformed were not in agreement. Does anyone have any light to shed on this? Thanks.

wellsville ohio former Lutheran church?

DanielC1967 — 5 Jun 2006 5:37:56 GMT

We are doing some historical research on our church building. The original stained glass window said Zion Lutheran Church. It has been told that the building originally sat in Bergholz , Ohio and was moved to Wellsville ohio probably in the 1900's. The building is a small wood structure with beautiful stained glass windows and beautiful woodwork. It is now Wellsville Church of the Nazarene. It looks like it may have had a steeple at one time. Any information would be greatly appreciated, everywhere we look we find nothing.

German Lutheran Settlement in Warwick, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

SuzanneFrantz62 — 14 May 2006 10:01:22 GMT

According to "Reminiscences of the Moravian Church at Lititz, Pennsylvania," there was a "German Lutheran settlement" in Warwick Township, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, about 1738. These Lutherans joined with others to build St. James or St. Jacob's Church. This church was used by all nearby denominations. It became Moravian about 1747 and some of the Lutherans then attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster City. I am particularly interested in this "German Lutheran" settlement and cannot find any additional information about it. My Frantz family were part of this settlement. (Ludwig, Jacob, Eva Juliana, Magdalena) Can anyone help me?

Wardenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

meanimom — 20 Feb 2006 6:38:28 GMT

I am looking for information on the Wardenburg area of Niedersachsen in Germany. I want to find out about the ancestry but also about the history of the area.

Lienemann, Stover, Oldenburg from Wardenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany Parish

meanimom — 20 Feb 2006 6:39:17 GMT

I am trying to find out information about the Lutheran Parish in Wardenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. We visited there while in the USAF and I would like to find information about the parish, the history of the town, etc. We are researching Lienemann, Stover, Oldenburgs from that area. Please respond to grammymammy11@msn.com

Lutheran families- DITTMAR & PRITZ

buckhead1 — 22 Nov 2006 1:40:45 GMT

I am trying to find information on Freidrich "Peter" DITTMAR, wife Katherina Elisabeth PRITZ DITTMAR and daughter Lisette. They immigrated in 1866 after making 1 previous voyage to investigate the new land. Lisette was 2 years old. Peter was born Sept. 6, 1829 in Anspach, Pruessen. He also listed his homeland as Nassau. Katherina was born Apr. 21, 1836. He may have been a Lutheran minister.
His father was Johann Peter Kraus DITTMAR born in 1808 Sossnowka, Russland and I believe he immigrated to America as well. The family first settled in ILLINOIS and traveled and settled with the PRITZ families. From ILLINOIS they went to KANSAS in 1877 where the remained.
I don't really understand why the various names of birth place are used, perhaps the borders changed?
I am at the famed "brick wall" with these people. Can anyone offer any suggestions and websites where I can determine where they would have departed from in Germany, more about his possible Lutheran Pastoral job, info on them in Germany and the 7 children that died in Germany. Any clues would be greatly appreciated.
Kelly

Looking for records from Our Saviors Lutheran in Perth Amboy, NJ

Maren Henson Judge — 26 Feb 2003 2:59:10 GMT

Many of my Danish ancestors attended the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Savior, also know as Our Savior's Danish Lutheran Church, in Perth Amboy, NJ. That church no longer exists in Perth Amboy although I have been told that it moved to Edison, NJ. I contacted Our Savior's Lutheran in Edison as to whether they had the records from the Perth Amboy church but no one ever responded. Does anyone know about this Perth Amboy church and where its records may be?

Lutheran Swedish Church in Andover, Illinois

karenm01 — 13 Sep 2005 5:41:51 GMT

I am seeking information on how to find records regarding Church members that were confirmed into this church in the 1870's. Thanks!!

Hoyleton Illinois Cemeterey

starlite170 — 8 Jan 2004 7:32:07 GMT

I am looking for the decendents of Paul Buchholz. He was my father. I believe his parents are buried in a Lutheran Church located in Hoyleton. Illinois. I don't have any dates and I would like to find some information on them and his siblinngs.

Mojan family

ArizonaGal411 — 10 Jul 2006 7:55:39 GMT

looking for information about hermann j., gunilde, edward, ernest and mary mojan. for some reason the grandmother changed the name to mojen
thanks
mae owen

Early Lutheran churches MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA

junirene — 5 Dec 2006 9:00:47 GMT

Hello: I am looking for a listing of early Lutheran churches in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania from abt. 1730-1900. Does anyone know where I could find such a list or any info on Lutheran Churches for that time and Place?
Thanks

THODEN/ODENDAHL

ruthjthoden — 27 Aug 2002 6:11:58 GMT

Would like to correspond with anyone doing research on
surnames THODEN and/or ODENDAHL. Both families came to
USA from Germany to New Jersey in early 1900s.
RuthThoden@aol.com

English Evangelical Lutheran Church in Navarre, Ohio

skeezicks — 8 Jan 2004 7:34:38 GMT

I have obtained a marriage record that says that Pastor William Thompson married William Stair and Sarah Beck in 1844 at English Evangelical Lutheran Church of Navarre Ohio.

I would like to know how I can find records of this congregation to see if there are any clues on who Sarah's parents were.

Lutheran Church Information in Montgomery Co, OH & Darke Co OH

Jo Kester — 20 Jan 2005 5:23:25 GMT

The George KESTER family which arrived in Montgomery Co, OH abt1805 were Lutheran. I am hoping to find further information about them in Lutheran publuications and or records. His first wife, Julia Ann (Wolfe) KESTER died in 1817. He married 2nd Elizabeth (unknown) probably in or near Montgomery Co, OH. abt 1820. They moved to Darke Co, OH in 1837, where they both died in 1838. They are buried in the Palestine Cem in Palestine, Darke, OH.
I am especially interested in discovering the surname of Elizabeth (unknown) as she is my husband's 3rd g/gm.

Montgomery Co, OH
"The first religious meetings in German Twp, Montgomery Co, OH were held in the cabins of the settlers.
The pioneer preacher was Jacob ASHLEY, of the Lutheran Church. He came up once a month from Germantown, OH and held services,for which he received a salary of $12. per year.
David MILLER, son of old Jacob MILLER, first minister of the Miami Valley,and Benjamin BOWMAN, came over from Indiana at an early day,and spoke to the people of things eternal and spiritual.
They were ministers of the German Baptist Church.

Darke Co, OH
The first church built in German Twp, Darke Co, OH was known as "St. John's," a Lutheran enterprise, erected in 1826, south of Palestine, Darke, OH on land owned by John KETRING. The old structure was constructed of tree-trunks cut from the forest surrounding, but, in 1868, this was supplanted by a more comfortable and pretentious frame building. The old church was used by the Lutherans alone for many years, and then the German Reformed organization united with them. In 1866, the latter-named society re- organized, and the Lutherans from that date were merged with them. Rev. I. STUCK was the first minister under the new organization."

Please help me translate this German Lutheran baptismal? record

Shasta4737 — 18 Aug 2004 2:32:14 GMT

Hi,

I have been searching for a William M. and Amelia Shannon who were the parents of my ancestor Blanche M. Shannon. I had assumed that Amelia was German American, but that her husband was not German because of his surname Shannon. Then I uncovered the attached record at the church they attended. I cannot read German, but I see that the last name is spelled Schanon, and that the mother's name is Emilie not Amelia. Would someone know if the German record writer spelled Shannon as Schanon because he was translating the name into German, or if it might actually be the original spelling of the surname? Later, every other place that I find this name it is spelled Shannon, for example, in census data and city directories. Also, is Emilie a German version of Amelia, or could this be a first or middle name? The record comes from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. Its date is 1870. All of the churches' old records are in German. I would also like a general translation of the record. If someone could help me with this I would greatly appreciate it. I've attached the record below.

Thanks for any help,

Susan E. Davis

Doing research in Germany.

eric — 6 Dec 2004 7:01:19 GMT

Some of my ancestors were members of the Lutheran Church in the part of Germany now occupied by Poland. How does one go about researching over there? I know the German name of the town and the former province; but haven't had much experience researching in Europe. Any advice would be helpful.

Lutheran Orphanage in Peoria, IL.

billiesherwood82 — 5 Jan 2005 8:57:44 GMT

Could some one tell me the name of the Lutheran Orphanage in Peoria, ILL. in 1906. Also where the records would be kept.

I am looking for Alva, Lenoard, (? Bertie) HOTZ. They were in a Lutheran Orphanage in Peoria, ILL. after the death of the Mother.

Roots in Finland

AliciaKMarshall — 19 Nov 2004 2:59:32 GMT

Hiski , church parish records are on line here in Finland:
http://www.genealogia.fi/indexe.htm
Alicia

FABER GENEALOGY

MELINDA ROSSI — 9 Oct 2004 1:47:34 GMT

CAN ANYONE HELP ME AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON GEORGE FABER B:1874 IN FRACE AND D:1934HE WAS BURIED IN RIVERVIEW CEMTERY APOLLO, ARMSTRONG CO,PA HE MARRIED ANNA MARIE BAUSTERT b:1880 IN SANDWEILER, LUXEMBURG,AND d:FEB.21, 1968 IN ALLEGHENY VALLEY HOSITAL, NATRONA HEIGHTS,PA HER PARNETS ARE MATHIAS BAUSTERT& ELIZABETHA ENGLE ANY INFORMATIONS WILL HELP

Havernick family

lindavr1 — 15 Mar 2005 7:23:29 GMT

If anyone has any information on George Johann Havernick commenly known as Johann born in Schleswig-Holstein in about 1834 or there abouts the whole Havernick family were members of the German Lutheran Church. If you have any information on Auguste Friedericke Havernick born Stoltz in Germany 1827 19 December 1870.

Lutheran orphanage in Northeastern Mo

JPa6614972 — 14 Mar 2004 5:40:47 GMT

I am looking for an ophange in either Cape Girardeau or St Louis area around 1920's. My father's parent div. and his mother died between 1920 and 1922. His father remarried and in 1929 took him from an ophange in that area and moved to Ind. My father's two sister's were still in the ophange and the youngest was adpoted out thru the courts. the oldest I can't find and I think might of been adpoted out. My father's name was Ralph Headrick/Hedrick and this is what he told me before he past away and my late mother told the same story,too. But no name of the ophange or where located just in the St. Louis-Cape Girardeau area. Thank you Pat Pandya

Cemetery transcriptions from Lutheran Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio: SCHIMMELPFENNIG

JStahlhut — 7 Jun 2004 4:43:02 GMT

This may be of interest to someone. While visiting Lutheran Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio this afternoon I copied some info on the stones of the Schimmelpfennig families. I pass the monuments and stones very often when I am in the cemetery to visit my grandson's grave.
The stones read: SCHIMMELPFENNIG
August / Auguste
1846 - 1921 / 1842-1925
Father / Mother

Alvina / Helene
1873-1950 / 1876-1952
Daughter / Daughter

Another grave site reads:
SCHIMMELPFENNIG
George A. / Rose M.
1880-1936 / 1894-1964
I find many researching this name in Pommern research. I hope this helps them
Joan

geneology-Saloga

amerikat1764 — 21 Jun 2004 2:41:02 GMT

Could you please help me find my GGGrandfather, Gottlieb Godfrey or Gutfrey Saloga? I am doinmg Geneology and I am stuck up to him, I would appreciate it!!!!

Lutheran Home in Kansas

LadyDLitzsinger — 26 Jan 2003 1:18:30 GMT

Trying to get information on a Lutheran Home near Frankfort, KS. I have heard it was taken down as a dam went in where it was. Would like to locate anyone who was in this home in around 1914 or1915's . I am doing geneology work on the home as my parents were there for about 9 years. Any information would be of value to me.

grandparents marriage 1881

Baynesville112 — 21 Sep 2003 6:29:18 GMT

christy riedel married matilda leisner in saint lukes lutheran church in 1881 at baltimore maryland christy father was johannes riedel who was born in vielbrunn germany came to america in 1854 johannes was buried from saint stephens lutheran in baltimore july 31 1869 seeking any relatives

relatives in Weinheim, Baden, germany

Dora Gimpel — 9 Jan 2004 11:06:03 GMT

I have received note that there are families with last names, Lebkuchen and Weigold in the Weinheim, Baden, Germany area. Are there any Lutheran churches there?

Saloga - Kathy I can't get through to you.

Estell_Blake — 30 Dec 2003 3:52:21 GMT

If you get this please write me. They kept telling me my email address was wrong and yours was too long.

You have my family and I knew lots of them, Rose, Email, Rodolph's sisters and brothers.

Please write me if you can. Estell Blake

Concordia Historical Institute

neujahrt — 8 Jan 2004 7:32:28 GMT

Just wanted to give some information. Not sure how many of you know about this place but they have the largest collection on the history of Lutheranism in America. They will do research for you with a small fee. Their web address is
http://chi.lcms.org or their address is 801 DeMun Ave. Clayton, MO 63105. Hope this helps with some of your research.

absolution records-in Denmark

dchristensen115 — 2 Jan 2004 5:23:29 GMT

looking for Grandfathers birth records in Denmark. does any one know how to find records for child born out of wed lock. I have been told they are in the absolution records there, but have no idea how to get them. Do not know Mothers name only child and father. He was from the island of Flyn.

Stickel genealogy

Jane wilson — 22 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for genealogical information on Emil Fred Stickel born 1896 Tripp SD. Father: Freidrich Stickel, Mother: Elizabeth S. Family came from Bessarabia, Russia

Rev. Johann Wolfgang Leitzel

Marjorie Ann Smith — 10 May 2002 4:23:32 GMT

I am descended from Rev. Johann Wolfgang Leitzel who came to Pa. from Germany, via Rotterdam on the Peggy on 24 Sept.1753. Is there any biographical information on him in any church records? He was pastor at Tohickon Union Church in Bucks Co. PA.

Syracuse, NY German Lutheran

scoutens — 8 Jan 2004 7:33:36 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to locate and research the membership, birth and death records of the Syracuse, NY German Zion Evangelist Lutheran Church 1870-1910? In english?
I have been to the Library in Syracuse but could not read the microfilm as it was in German.
I am looking for a family with the surname Scouten.
This Church also sponsored an Orphanage in Syracuse from abt. 1882-1895. If you have any information as to where those records are I would like that info also.
Thank you

St. Luke's German Lutheran Church records - NYC

@@Heirlines@aol.com — 26 Jun 2004 4:23:39 GMT

The G&B has recently obtained the complete baptism, marriage and funeral records through 1930 for St. Luke’s German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Organized in 1850, the church was originally located at 233 West 42nd Street and is now at 308 West 46th Street. Additional records include Confirmations April 1851 – February 1858; church records (meetings) and history, January 1859 – December 1900; 50th Anniversary (1900) book; 90th Anniversay book (1940).
Although the pages are legible, the condition of most of the books is very poor. As a result, patrons will not be permitted to handle the originals. We have begun photocopying the records and to date have completed two books: Deaths March 1879 – October 1901 and Baptisms 1871-1877. These are the only volumes that may currently be examined and photocopied by patrons.
In the meantime, members and non-members seeking information from the records not yet copied and/or those unable to visit the library can obtain additional information at http://www.nygbs.org/info/searchorder.html

Surname - Keine

adrianwh1943 — 5 Nov 2004 11:25:41 GMT

I am researching my German ancestors and I would like to find information on Caroline Keine who married Friedrich Bierwirth - further information unknown. So some info on the Keine family name would be helpful. Thank you

Duvier/ Düvier/Svensson

RoySvensson — 21 Sep 2003 6:34:50 GMT

I am interested in finding anyone named Duvier/Düvier going back to Vorpommern,Germany.
Also interested in Svensson's going back in Blekinge,Sweden

finding ancesteral story of grandparents

Laurie Georgeson — 30 Jan 2003 8:51:08 GMT

My grandparents, and I believe their parents, as well as my mother, were born in Kovno Lithuania. When they came here their name was Pie. I find no record from Lithuania and I wondered if anyone else in this country whose name is Pie might know if it has been shortened from something else or a new name. I would appreciate very much getting any help I can so I can continue my genealogy search. Thank you so much.

Deutsche evang. Lutherische St. Petri Kirche in NYC

markhalsey66 — 31 Aug 2002 6:09:24 GMT

I am wondering what happened to this German Lutheran CHurch which was located at Lexington Ave and 46 Street. in New YOrk City. I can find no record of it now. If it no longer exists, I would like to find out what happened to all its records as my husband's grandmother was christened there in 1890. I would like to find other family records for the Huttel family.

Bavarian Lutheran Minister

wilmagm1 — 1 Dec 2002 6:14:12 GMT

I'm looking for records os Rev. John Henry Morser. He came to the USA in 1830 from the German, Danish boarder with his wife and 17 children (this is the family story). He died in 1879 in Syracuse, NY. Does anyone know if there are records of Bavarian Lutheran ministers in that part of the country.

birth records

Judyag1938 — 23 Nov 2002 6:02:20 GMT

Am seeking info on gr-grandfather Hermann Ernst Steffen
b: circa 1845-46 perhaps in Wissek,Posen,Poznan.
Brithdate, parents names, siblings...anything.any clue would help.
religion: Evangelical Lutheran

Seeking descendants of Rev. Christian Streit

sally55 — 18 Apr 2004 1:15:41 GMT

I am seeking descendants of Christian Streit. Christian was the son of John Leonard Streit and was born in Somerset County, PA, on June 7, 1749, died in Winchester, VA on March 10, 1812. He was among the first half-dozen native-born Lutheran preachers in America. From 1785 until his death, he served as the first resident pastor of the Lutheran Church in Winchester, VA. He tended to the spiritual needs of people throughout the area and up and down the Shendandoah Valley. He married 3 times and had 16 children, several of whom died in infancy. Rev. Christian Streit was buried inside the Lutheran Church in Winchester. A tombstone erected to his memory is located within the Mt. Hebron Cemetery on land that still belongs to the Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. I would like to connect with persons who can prove their direct-line descendancy to this reknown man. Descendants may contact me at coatesfm@yahoo.com if preferable. Thank you.
Sally Coates

Martin W. Polster

BrPrry31 — 25 Jun 2002 12:06:25 GMT

Marlene, I am looking for info on my grandfather Martin Polster, who was the eldest son of Thomas Polster & Kunigunda Fischer Polster. He was born Feb. 8, 1891 or 1892. Left Spencer Co. Ind. and came to Arkansas as a young boy to work in the timber business. I would appreciate any info you might have.

Rev. August Heitmueller

mirthboy — 29 May 2002 2:30:56 GMT

Seeking information on Rev. August Heitmueller. I am assuming he was a Lutheran pastor in Germany. I don't have any information other than he had a daughter named Carolina. She married F.M.L. Nitz. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Tim Winterstein

PA Lutheran Archives

KellyMichaels77 — 5 Feb 2002 7:48:40 GMT

Does anyone go to the Lutheran Archives in Philadelphia? Or does anyone know a researcher who is available to do so? I am looking for records from Zion's Lutheran Church which merged with St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church some time in the late 1800's-early 1900's. Neither of these churches are in existance today.

Thank you for your advice and help,
Kelly

Kramer

juec1 — 21 Jul 2003 9:47:22 GMT

My father Kurt Max Wilhelm Kramer, Born Belgard Pommern, 16.5.1925 was christened a Lutheran (also from the age of approx. 8 he was placed in an Orphanage which was run by Lutheran Nuns. This was in the town of Belgard).

His father Max Kramer and Mother Elsa Amanda Louise (brothers Karl and Hans).

Any advice or information very welcome

Julie Morton

Lutheran church in Switz.

djohnso61 — 13 Apr 2002 7:48:39 GMT

Can anyone provide me with the Lutheran churches in the city of St. Gallen, Switz? Thanks.

St. John's Lutheran Church Evanston, In

marlenepolster — 25 Jun 2002 4:04:07 GMT

Will do surname lookups in the St. John's Ev Lutheran church of Evanston, IN. Common names are, POLSTER, HUEBSCHMAN, MULZER, FOERSTCH, WITTMAN,STEIN, BRAUN, PURTZER, VANWINKLE,

Guenther/ Heinrich in Camden ,NJ

MLG — 17 Mar 2002 8:03:27 GMT

looking for family records ,births,christenings,marriages and deaths. I have been told --the whole family had gone to the German Lutheran Church.

searching genealogy in Lutheran Church

cathyday — 22 Jan 2002 6:03:22 GMT

I'm trying to learn of a Luthern Church in Tacoma,WA. in existence from 1892-1927.In the obituary of my German immigrant greatgrandmother it says she was a resident of Tacoma 35yr. and a member of the Lutheran Church.Does anyone know of this church in Tacoma,WA.?I did an internet search and found 1 Lutheran church listed in Tacoma and it formed in 1967.Tacoma is a big place and must have many more, any ideas how to find them??

English Lutheran Church, Duquesne, Pennsylvania

Karen Wargo — 6 Mar 2002 11:23:12 GMT

I am seeking information about Catherine Warner and her step daughter Beulah Warner, who attended this church in the early 1900's. Catherine's funeral was conducted by Rev. Elmer Rice in August, 1924. It is believed Beulah was confirmed in this church. Catherine had 9 children, who presumably attended this church. Beulah married D.R. Neary and lived in Duquesne for many years.

Sweden

Lily — 19 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Carl Albin Norberg Born 8/8/1878 in Sweden married Karin Hed came to US around 1903. Looking for either of their parents name or any relations.

Lutheran Children's Home-Germantown, PA

gsteckel — 18 Nov 2003 12:23:22 GMT

Am trying to locate the whereabouts of old records of the Lutheran Children's Home (orphanage), located in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. Any ideas?

First Lutheran Church, Boston, MA

crout587 — 17 May 2002 1:34:20 GMT

My father, Walter Adolf Routenberg, was a long-time member of FLC, Boston, both in its old location on West Newton Street and its newer location at Berkeley and Marlboro Streets. I am trying to locate information on his ancestors, who lived in Cambridge (?) and were probably also members of the church. Any information would be appreciated.

re; Meier/Brandt surname research

john chovan — 23 Nov 2002 9:12:41 GMT

I am researching Heinrich Fred. Meier born 1859 in Stralsund, Germany who married Caroline Johann Brandt (born 6/1861) in Demmin Germany, married in 1882 in Demmin, immigrated to Usa in 1884. Haven't found much help from LDS Evangelical church records for Stralsund or Demmin! Any one doing research in Mechlenburg/Vorpommern area? Suggestions?

Adam Hanst/Anna Christina Kaufman-b/ Hesse Darmstadt

Christine Arnholz — 15 Aug 2001 8:06:50 GMT

Adam Hanst born 31 July 1818 in Hesse-Darmstadt married Anna Christina Kaufman born 12 Feb 1821 in Hesse-Darmstadt. Both are buried at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Knox, Pennsylvania. Seeking any information on their parents.

Sweden

Lily — 19 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Martin Pearson born 11/10/1863 in Karlskrona, Sweden came to US before 1885, married Ulrika Anderson born in Blekinge, Sweden 11/27/1861. Looking for their parent's names or any relations.

John Lawrence families of Penn and Va

Linda Pugh — 12 Jul 2001 12:15:16 GMT

Trying to find info on John Lawrence(Laurence) of Penn. married----- Peden. also Jacob Lawrence married Nancy Rutrough. I have some info on these families. my maiden name was Lawrence. e-mail n2drpeppa@aol.com

Church records

Robert Hatcher — 1 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am in possession of the Confirmation certificate of my grandmother (Maria-Sophie Lieder). She was confirmed on 15 May 1903 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vilnius (Wilna in 1903), which is now the capital of Lithuania. Would my grandmother's parents have been required to fill out a church questionnaire which might possibly supply me with additional info on my grandmother (and her family)? If yes, would these forms be kept where the Confirmation ceremony was conducted or be forwarded to a central storage site (like Moscow or St. Petersburg)?

Lieder family

Tim Recks — 6 Jan 2002 7:46:51 GMT

Lutheran parish churches in Volhynia, Poland, Ukraine, 1800's.

Tim Recks — 3 Jul 2001 12:19:32 GMT

Looking for anybody who has family records from Volhynia, along the Poland, Ukraine border. History, Church records, or a good family story so I have an idea of how my great-grandparents lived...etc. Thnaks, Tim

Sweden

Lily — 19 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Trying to find parents names of John Enoch Jacobson born in Brooklyn NY 4/27/1887.

Ambos family members who were Lutheran

ambos_nesbitt — 30 Sep 2002 4:43:15 GMT

I'm researching the Ambos family name from Germany, and have learned that many of my relatives were married in the Lutheran Church. Others have been buried in Lutheran Church Cemetery plots throughout the country.

I would like to learn more about my Ambos ancestors and immigrants, and would appreciate any help in locating other Ambos relatives who might be listed in your Lutheran collections or directories.

Thanks,

Peter Nesbitt
nesbitt@swbell.net

query

glenna arnold — 10 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

nicholas, valentine from rhineland-plaz area of germany - any info would be most appreciated

TRIBUTE IS PAID AT SCHMALTZ RITES-PA 1938

Grayvernon — 24 Jun 2001 11:56:23 GMT

One of the largest funerals in Hughestown, PA., in many months was that this afternoon of George M. "Hum" SCHMALTZ, prominent resident of that borough. The deceased was the third in his immediate family to have been killed in the mines, his brothers, Fred and Jacob SCHMALTZ having also met that fate.

The funeral took place at 2 o'clock from the family home, 36 Reynolds St. Services were conducted at 2:30 o'clock in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of which Mr. SCHMALTZ had long been a member, at one time an officer.

Rev. F.C. Krapf, the pastor, officiated. The remarks were based on the 16th verse of the 90th Psalm, The Prayer of Moses. The clergyman also read Scripture and the hymns "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" and "God of the Living".

Flower carriers and pall bearers were either fellow workmen, members of the church or of Hughestown Hose Company, of which Mr. SCHMALTZ was a charter member.

The former were: Franklin Pierce, Carl Schmaltz, Ralph Lumley, Ralph Endres, John Meade, Raymond McCracken and John Gill. The latter were: Henry Brodbeck, Frank Fraley, Ernest Schoen, William Stahl, Jacob Brodbeck and William Renfer. Burial was in the church cemetery.

FINL RITES FOR GEORGE EUSTICE-PA-Jan., 1963

Grayvernon — 24 Jun 2001 11:56:23 GMT

Funeral services for George W. Eustice, of 24 Dickinson St., Hughestown, PA, were held this morning at the Warren E. Strubeck Funeral Home, 211 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston.

Rev. Robert F. Sauers, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Hughestown, officiated. Interment was in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton, PA.

Pallbearers were Albert Gill, Francis Clarke, William Brodbeck, George Eustice and Robert Yaple.

family heritage

michael oefinger — 18 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

enjoyed reviewing the information...would like to visit quihi tx someday and walk the cemetary.
I have always wondered just how many oefingers there really are in this world. Seems there's just a hand full of us running around. Would like to meet some others.

St. Matthew's Lutheran, Hanover, PA

lanceolson1 — 31 Jul 2002 9:07:53 GMT

Any information I can get on this family &/or their tie to this church greatly appreciated.

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Evan Luth Church of St Luke, Chicago, IL

Barbara Burhop — 26 Jul 2001 7:32:47 GMT

I am researach Horn and Kusserow at Ev.Luth Church of St Luke, Chicago, IL. Also what church did these people attend before St Luke's was built? How can I access the church records. Barbara

Immanuel Lutheran Church-Union City, Oklahoma

pbbut — 28 Oct 2001 3:51:52 GMT

This church was in existence from 1901-1939. Many of the members went to the Trinity Lutheran Church in El Reno, OK when Immanuel closed. I'm trying to locate the church records. They are not with the Oklahoma District of the LCMS in Owasso or at the Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis, MO. Does anyone know where they are?

origin of johan Caspar Lukey

bert lukey — 9 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

can anyone give me information about my forefather J.C.Lukey born in Hagen (county MARK?) about 1751 in germany
he was lutheran,trained as a blacksmith and emigrated to amsterdam .holland in about 1780

REV. John Helpenstein

woodfamva — 2 Jul 2001 6:48:24 GMT

I am looking for Information on Rev. John Helpenstein and his son Rev. Philip Helpenstein from Germany who were Luthern Ministers in the 1600's.

Luthern Church Records

KEJJ_27977 — 28 Jul 2001 5:32:52 GMT

I would like to know how to locate the master list of church members since the church I seek no longer exists..
Thank You
Betty

First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh

tinataylor73 — 2 Jul 2001 11:55:00 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFO ON ANNA ELIZABETH YOUNG REIMER BOCKIN AND HER PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
HER PARENTS: MARY ELISABETH GULLICKSON AND FRANK YOUNG
HER SIBLINGS: FRANK, JOYCE, LEANDER, INEZ
ANNA WAS A MEMBER OF 1ST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH IN OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN

Knecht

Jane wilson — 22 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Wilhelm von Knecht, of Swabia immigrated as a Lutheran teacher to New York mid 1800's. In a family bible his mother is said to be "Countess Von Knecht" Will share information.

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church

HarryGlander — 6 Jan 2002 7:42:26 GMT

Obits on GLANDER and HEINSOHN Families, 1850 to 1920 in NYC, NY

clover simmons

bridgette — 3 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

im looking for anything on my g-father he was born on dec. 15 1907 and was issued a ssn before 1951. All my dad will say is that he was german and that they ended up in ohio please help Im at a dead end. bridgettevines@hotmail.com

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benjamin hess

terry fritz hess — 3 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on benjamin hess when he was in the civil war( benjamin hess from columbia county in pennsylvania )

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Schauwecker Search

kschauwecke2900 — 11 Jul 2001 9:48:46 GMT

Looking for data on this Cumberland, Allegany Co, MD family, or help in finding data. Carl Friedrich SCHAUWECKER, born 5 Mar 1840 Reutlingen (Germany), imm October 1860 to Cumberland, MD with brother Wilhelm Robert SCHAUWECKER.
Father Wilhelm Robert SCHAUWECKER, b 26 Oct 1847 Reutlingen (Germany), Mother Sophia GREISMAN.
Children of Wilhelm Robert SCHAUWECKER & Sophia GREISMAN:
1. Frank A. SCHAUWECKER, single.
2. Sophia Ellen SCHAUWECKER, sp William H. BARRETT.
3. Ellen SCHAUWECKER, sp Oscar EYERMAN.
4. Marguarite SCHAUWECKER, single.
5. Bertha SCHAUWECKER, sp Melvin TAYLOR.
6. Marian SCHAUWECKER, sp William LIPPOLD.
This is all I know about the family. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Karen

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Friedrich Schilling

enssanta1 — 27 Jul 2001 6:54:40 GMT

I am looking for information about my Great Grandfather,
Friedrich Schilling who immigrated from Prussia in 1852.
He sailed from Bremen aboard the ship BREMERHAVEN, arriving
in New Orleans on the 27th of October, 1852. He was born
March 11, 1828 and came to join a group of Saxon Lutherans
in Perry County, Missouri, who preceded him by immigrating
in 1839 under the leadership of pastor Stephans. The ships
manifest does not list a village or town that he came from.
I would like to know where he came from and if there are any
surviving family that I might contact.

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Bindewald Family

Carole Kline — 3 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for records and birth place of Sophia Bindewald, b. January 24, 1820 in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany. Immigrated to St. Clair County, Michigan with her brothers, Christian and Fredrich. Married Robert Wilson date not known. Children: Caroline, Frederick Phillip, and Mary. Died in St. Clair County, Michigan, April 8, 1905.

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Genealogie

Freek Biginski — 3 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for members of the Biginski/Biginsky family from Memel (Klaipeda) Oost Pruisen.
Christian Biginski(y) and wife Fresine Altersdorf, linving 1770-1800

Norweigen Pastor

Sally Furuiye — 10 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

To Whom It May Concern,

I am searching for information about a Luthern pastor from Norway who
was in Silverton, Oregon in the early 1900's. I know he was there in
1912 when his daughter Ruth BORREVIK was born. Bernt may have also
been known as B.A. BORREVIK and may have come to the U.S. as early as
1890.

Bernt's wife's name was Maria STAVNEY. They had 6 children: Berge, Alex,
Olaf, Selma b. about 1910, Esther and Ruth. Maria died in 1917 and
Bernt remarried to an Anna ____? in 1918.

I show them in Reedsport, Douglas county in 1929 when Ruth graduates
from high school.

I live in Korea and do not have access to U.S. libraries.
Any help greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Sally Furuiye (furuiyes@yahoo.com)

Churches

ppretzelharrop — 20 Aug 2001 12:09:17 GMT

Searching for the Protestant Lutheran Church Zurben in Dreur
or the town of Stojentin (Prussia)

Christ Ev. Lutheran Church

Darlyne Boelter — 30 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to get in touch with Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bloomfield (Weyauwega)Wi.Darlyne Boelter