Austin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Texas Confederate Home for Men

NancyPalmer531 — 29 Apr 2002 2:07:46 GMT

Do you know of anyone who worked in this home, which is no longer standing, or does anyone know of anyone who lived and died there and where they might be buried? My grandfather CHARLES CUMBERLAND died there Feb 28 ,1946, was at the Cook Funeral home on Colorado st. His Death cert says he was buried in Austin State Cemetery, which I cannot find either. I got in touch with the new Cook Funeral home on LaMar and they said that the home was called the Mens Confederate Home and he was buried in the State Hospital Cemetery. If anyone can give me any info I will really appreciate it. I will be in Dallas Thursday and am getting short on time to find his grave. He has no stone so the cemeteries will have to look at their list of names not the gravestones for his name.

Patterson Family

colleen patterson — 8 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for descendants of K.F.Patterson, d.1908 buried at Kenny. Married Elma Eastman in 1856.

Alford/Tabor Family

anothertabor2 — 30 Jul 2005 3:35:52 GMT

Hi, searching for information regarding an Aunt and her children, Aunt's name is Ora Annetta Tabor, daughter of D.. and Allie Tabor of Coleman Co., TX. Her children are (this information from my Mom and the Coleman Co., TX History) Tabor ALFORD, Anna Lois and Gene, Am trying to complete family medical history and would love to make contact with any person listed here. Have found many cases of heart disease, diabetes and CANCER in our family and would like to find out more. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Amanda Brooke Tabor Emery

Milatz,Mielatz,Meelatz,Milertz,Mielots

DonMiller405 — 23 Aug 2003 11:48:33 GMT

I am trying to put together decendant tree's for Carl(Charles)Milatz family (came to Texas abt. 1872) and the F.W.Muller family that lived in Austin Co. from 1846 to today. I am still working on the correct spelling of Milatz,as I have found it spelled several different ways. Carl or Charles Milatz (born in Brandenburg March 1873/died Burleigh community of Austin Co. abt.1903) came to Texas in about 1873 according to the census. His wife's name is unknown, but his 5 children were Louise(not sure what happened to her), Johann(died in Germany), Mary Sophie, Anna, and Minna. Mary Sophie Milatz who marr. a ? Schulz, and then marr. John Henry Juergens and whose 8 children were Ferdinand and Anna Schulz and the Juergens children were Paul, Otto Henry, Emma, Pauline, Henry, and Hermann. Anna Milatz who marr. Johann G. Koehn and then marr. Stephan Gindorf and whose children were Minna, Richard C., and Anna Koehn(along with 6 Gindorf stepchildren). My great grand parents Minna Milatz marr. Gustav Muller of the Welcome community and I have most of their information. I am also searching for information to verify the location of Carl Milatz's grave in the Burleigh community. I have some of the decendant info of some of the children of Mary Sophie and Anna Milatz, but some of it is very uncertain.

Looking for Michael Ortiz son of Anthony Sandoval of Colorado

forgiveall1 — 12 May 2008 5:43:28 GMT

Please contact me

ZELEZNIK

Rosemary Sodolak Ermis — 24 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Joseph & Barbara Zapik Zeleznik emigrated to San Felipe, Austin County in 1850s. Children: Mary b.c1850, Dorothea b.1850-d.1881, John b.c1860, Annie b.c1862, Frank b.c1867, Augustin b.c1871 & Lucia b.c1873. Anyone doing research on this family? RSErmis 104113.1305@compuserve.com

Looking for anything on ELIAS STEWART b.1822 ALA > FLA > ALA > TEXAS d. 1867

RegeniaDCampbell — 9 Jan 2008 12:21:29 GMT

I am researching my husband's gg-grandparents on his maternal family tree.

ELIAS STEWART & ELIZA ANN CATHERINE HOLTZ

ELIAS STEWART b. 8-15-1822 Alabama s/o WILEY B STEWART & ELIZABETH " BETSY" WHITE Craven Co NC

Married ELIZA ANN CATHERINE HOLTZ b. 1827 Fla d. 8-27-1915 Gonzales Co Texas ( have not proven last name ) probably in Fla before 1848.

ELIAS STEWART d. abt. 1867 Austin Co Texas

ELIAS STEWART can be found on the 1850 Jackson Co Florida Census

ELIAS STEWART can be found on the 1860 Texas Census in Polk Co Precinct 7

Children:

WILEY LEONARD STEWART b. 1848 Fla d.1902 Frio Texas 1st. MARTHA ? 2nd. MILBREY MUSGROVE

JOHN FRANCIS STEWART b.1850 Fla - d. Gonzales Co Texas 1930 & LUCINDA JANE BEST ( my husband's great-grandparents )

WILLIAM R STEWART b. Ala 1852 & NANCY CHEATHAM

JAMES PATRICK STEWART b. 1858 Ala & CYNTHIA COKER

ELIZABETH STEWART b.3-17-1862 Polk Co Texas

MARY JANE STEWART b. 3-12-1864 Texas

SAMUEL E STEWART b. 3-3-1867 Texas & LAURA WILEY

Any paper records such as death and or land purchase would be wonderful. I have not found a death record for ELIAS STEWART or his widow ELIZA ANN CATHERINE STEWART ( HOLTZ or HOLTS ) they may not exist.

Regenia Willmann Campbell bobnregi@verizon.net

Asa Gray

mduge1 — 11 Apr 2008 8:40:31 GMT

Still researching the family of Asa. Looking for anyone who can give information on his parents.
Thanks,
Tanya

Schwarz

BeverlyHart45 — 19 Feb 2003 12:53:21 GMT

Wilhelm Carl SCHWARZ bn. 1846 in Schartorswalda, Brandenberg, Germany, and Pauline Marie LEIBERG bn. 1846 in Piering, Schleisien, were married in Berlin Aug. 1874 and came to Austin Co. TX in Sept. 1874.
Their children were:
Anna, bn. 1877 Cat Springs, Austin Co. TX
Carl, bn. 1881
Olga, bn. 1884
William Robert, bn. 1885 Lee Co. Tx.
Does anyone know where these towns/villages are located now in Germany? Looking for any siblings of Wilhelm Carl or Pauline who may have lived in Austin Co. If anyone has connections to this line, I would greatly appreciate any information.

Thanks
Beverly

POMYKAL

gammill — 22 Sep 2001 7:04:52 GMT

I am looking for any information on the John (Jon,Jan)Pomykal family in Austin Co., TX, around 1881/1899. They emmigrated from Czechoslavakia, and came in to Texas by way of Galveston. Thank you for any information.

Re: Doing research/Stalbaum, Voswinkel

lb1944 — 30 Mar 2008 12:39:34 GMT

Can someone please tell me how to access church records and newspaper notices for Austin County? I'd really be greatful.

Lynda Boehm

ROUTON ANCESTRY

Mathew Samuel Routon — 15 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

MATTHEW TOLBOT ROUTON enumerated on 1860 Austin Co. census with his wife and and eleven children. Five were sons and six daughters. I am looking for information about MATTHEW TOLBOT and his children. The children are listed on the census with initials. I will give what name each initial represents. W. P. is WILLIAM PLEASANT, L. H. is LUCY, W. R. is WINNIE, N. A. is NANCY, H. D. is DICEY, J. D. is JOHN B., B. is BASHA, T. W. I beleive is SPIRE or SPINE, its listed both ways on some census, M. T. is MATTHEW TOLBOT JR., J. J. is JAMES JEFFERSON, and listed last is BETTY.

Any information about the above mentioned will be appreciated.

Looking for root's

saludlam — 29 Jun 2001 1:22:26 GMT

Looking for information on my G Grandfather. His wife was the daughter of Christian Krueger, who came to America in 1865, with his wife Sophie, & 4 children. They bought land in Burliegh TX, which is in Austin County. The Children:
(A) William Krueger born 5 Aug 1843 married Elisa Mardaus born 4 May 1851 died 5 Sept. 1900. they had 5 children (1)Sophia Krueger married Adolph Koehn (2)William Krueger married Mathilde(?) (3)Fritz Krueger (4)Annie Krueger Married Littleton Straboski (5)Johnny Krueger.
(B)Amelia Krueger
(C) Sophie Marie Krueger born 20 Oct 1846 died 27 Jan 1908 married a Fred. Wm Seyer (have no info on him) he died she then married a Ferdinard Lehmann born 2 Sept, 1844 died 2 Sept. 1905. Ferdinard is the G Grand father's family I am looking for.
(D) John Fritz Krueger born 20 May 1852 Died 13 Nov 1908 married Emma Mardaus
Any and all help will be greatfully appricated. Ann

Loehr Gruener Texas Information

Cheryle_Lapsley — 16 Jun 2007 4:41:18 GMT

My grandfather was Antone Edward Loehr. My grandmother was Addie Mae Gruener. They lived in Houston, Texas. My dad Ralph was born in Bellville, TX. Not sure where uncle Don was born. I am just beginning and would love some information and tips on how to find my roots.

New Ulm Cemetery

Joy Neely — 16 Aug 2006 10:02:55 GMT

We are working on a history of New Ulm Cemetery to submit to the Texas Historical Commission to apply for an historical designation. Does anyone have any information that would help with how this cemetery was first established? The earliest grave listed in the cemetery book is C. J. Schulte who died 13 December 1853. I have not been able to find this person on the 1850 census for Austin County. Does anyone recognize this name? Buried beside him or her is E. Schulte who died in 1883 and this person also eludes me on the censuses. The second oldest grave shown is one for Jan Silar who died in 1859 buried beside this person is Terezie J. Silar who died in 1885. The third oldest marked grave is one for Louis Wink who died in 1860. If you can furnish any information about the cemetery or about any of these three early families, please let me hear from you.

Joy Neely

Heady

HannaMarilyn — 25 Sep 2001 5:55:39 GMT

My great grandfather, Marion Francis HEADY, was supposedly committed to a mental institution in Bellville. This would have been after 1917. I have been told he died there in 1922. Is there an institution like this in Bellville? I don't know if it was a private or state institution. I would appreciate any help. Thanks

Wallis, J E

jimMoore60 — 27 Dec 2007 1:22:26 GMT

I am seeking information regarding the J E Wallis who as a Vice President of the Santa Fe Railroad in the 1890's and the man for which the town of Wallis, Texas was named.

Specifically, if anyone knows if he is the same Wallis that was a Capt. serving in the CSA under Col. Elmore in the Texas 20th Infantry Reg.

If he was the same, I would appreciate contact with persons having details of his life during and shortly after the War.

Early Bellville Photographers

TerrenceGarnett — 23 Dec 2007 12:07:41 GMT

I'm looking for info on any info on photographers who were in Bellville between 1890 and 1910.

The reason I ask is I'm trying to figure out who was the person that photographed my ancestor Jane (Travick) Garnett.

In the photo she looks to be in her late 30's, I believe it was taken circa 1900.

Moore, Elijah in 1850 Austin County, Texas

jimMoore60 — 20 Dec 2007 12:34:07 GMT

I have been trying to find out wahat happened to my ancester Elijah Moore. Born in Giles County Tn about 1813, he went to Texas from Missouri about 1841, and was lost to the family after the Civil war.
The Elijah Moore enumerated in the 1850 U S Census for Austin County, Texas may be my man.
He is listed a a laborer residing in the household of William and Louisanna Punchard in that year.
If anyone knows anything about this Eligah Moore please contact me.
Jim Moore

Manor's Family from Manor, Texas - African-American Family

chocolateice — 17 Dec 2007 6:04:08 GMT

My grandmother Rosa Lee Manor was born in Manor, Texas 1906. Her married name at death was Rosa Lee Gillis died 1988- Fort Worth, Texas. Her mother was Emma Manor (married at the time of her mother's death as Emma Joyner). Her mother was Isbell Manor who died April 15, 1950-Austin, Texas. Isbel Manor was born in Columbus, Texas. The Manor family members are listed on the 1870 Census living in Manor, Texas. If you know nothing about the Manor Family members, please email me. Thanks.

Schonert

Jeff Meadows — 25 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info. on ancestors and descendants of Julius CHONERT who married Betty (SCHAUER) ROBERTS in Austin Co., TX on 24 May 1859. Suspect they are buried near Bellville, Austin Co., but don't have records; most descendants are buried in Mission Park, San Antonio.

Holze

Fritzi Kunkel Friedman — 30 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Fred(Fritz) and August Holze. Lived in Austin Co. with the Niebuhrs around 1860. Fritz is known to have moved to Falls Co. and August is last known going to school in Cleveland Ohio. Fritz married Lucinda Permier in Washington Co. in 1879. Any info on these two or families appreciated. Thanks

Novickie, Victor L.

graphicsdevil — 25 Nov 2007 1:35:26 GMT

I am searching for information and/or photos of Victor L. Novickie. Novickie was from Sealy, Texas and served in Co. B of the 119th Infantry Reg't., 30th Infantry Division during World War II. He had reached the rank of sergeant at the time if his death. Novickie was killed, or rather his date of death, is listed on German military documents as 7 November, 1944 at Wurselen, Germany. Novikie haad been captured by the Germans on November 6, 1944. This search for information / photos is for an on-going research project regarding the actions of Novickie's unit around the town of Wurselen in early November 1944. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Naturalization

Joy Neely — 12 Sep 2006 2:57:26 GMT

Do you have an immigrant ancestor who may have applied for naturalization in Austin County? A list of all persons listed in the Naturalization Index in the Austin County Clerk's Office is now on line on the Austin County Rootsweb page. Just click on "Index of Naturalization Records." It is marked "New". In some instances the person's birthday is given and sometimes their age.

HINTZ family

Edward Wright III — 2 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm just starting to research these fanilies and am willing to share my records with others. Many thanks to Pete Apple for his help with HINTZ and LOERH families.

Death Record Question ca 1867 Austin Co Texas

RegeniaCampbell8 — 1 Oct 2007 8:26:37 GMT

I have a research question. Would there be a death record for someone who died in Austin Co Texas ca 1867 ?

I have a gg-grandfather of my husband who died around that time.

His name was ELIAS STEWART. If there would be a record, where would I write for a copy ?

Regenia Willmann Campbell bobnregi@verizon.net

DAVIS FAMILY - CALLAWAY CO., MO & SAN FELIPE, TX

TCGIII — 10 Apr 2007 4:21:02 GMT

Seeking information on the family of JOHN M. DAVIS and his wife ELIZABETH HILLER. They moved from Callaway Co., MO to San Felipe, TX, about 1874. They moved to Luling, TX for a few years (1880 census), but probably moved back to San Felipe. Two of their sons resided in San Felipe,TX, in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

(1)Benjamin F. Davis (1853-1928), md. Mary Eliza Allen, dau. of James William Allen and Penelepe Johnston

(2)John W. Davis (1869-19??), md. Ella E. Reneau

Other children of John M. and Elizabeth (Hiller) Davis are:

George W. Davis, remained in Callaway Co., MO
Mary A. Davis, md. Davis Petway England (Runnels Co., TX)
Lucy A. Davis, md. Joseph A. Studhalter (Gunnison Co., CO)
Sarah Samuel David, md. George Boyd England (Luling, TX)
Elizabeth Jane Davis, md. Gus Edward England (Luling, TX)

There is a tombstone in the San Felipe Cemetery with the following inscription:
J.M. Davis
Nov. 8, 1800
Nov. 16, 1900

Located next to this tombstone is a marker for Ben F. Davis and his wife, Mary (Allen) Davis.

SODOLAK, KUTRA, KVETON

Rosemary Sodolak Ermis — 24 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Josef & Frantiska Zapletal Sodolak emigrated to Texas 1880 with 5 children & bought land in 1885 at Frydek, Austin County. Children: Anna m.1889 Anton Kutra, Frank m.1888 Theresa Zboril & m.1902 Frances Pechanec, Karel m.1895 Frantiska Buchala & m.c1908 Annie Vaclavik, Stepan m.1896 Mary Zaruba, & Frantiska m.c1898 Frank Kveton. I am descendant of Karel & Frantiska Sodolak & would like to connect with other family researchers. RSErmis 104113.1305@compuserve.com

Lina Mardaus m. Godlief Kaase

storrstx — 21 Sep 2005 3:10:56 GMT

Anyone with info on Lina, please contact. This is all I have.

GILMORE,NORMAN CARLTON

Peggy Geary — 7 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Can anyone give and history on Gilmore, Norman Carlton. He is of indian blood and was from Dripingspring Texas. He married a Pauline Boyd and had 2 girls one Norma. Any back history on him would be of great help. Thanks a friend Peggy

Louisa Schoenert

istorrstx — 5 Aug 2006 4:17:40 GMT

Looking for information on Louisa Stahlbaum Stravoski Schoenert after she married Gus Schoenert. Louisa is my GGmother on my father's side. We do not have any knowledge of Louisa and Gus's children and their families. Any information would be helpful. Also, is there any info on her first husband Frank Stravoski (my GGfather). We do not have any background on him. Also, we cannot locate any birth, death, or divorce records on him. We are aware that Louisa declared herself a widow but we need something to back this up.

DANKWORTH, FISCHER, URBAN

Angela Jewell — 11 Apr 2002 1:29:23 GMT

Looking to connect with anyone researching the DANKWORTH, FISCHER or URBAN lines.

I am especially interested in the DANKWORTH family....I believe they were in the Bellville, Austin county area from at least 1864 to at least 1876.

WILLIAM JAMES DANKWORTH married ANNA MARIA FISCHER in Bellville in the early 1860s. (WILLIAM JAMES is the son of GEORGE WILLIAM DANKWORTH and THERESA URBAN......this is a German family and the Dankworth spelling could be spelled differently in records ie. DANKWERT, DANKWORT etc.)

WILLIAM JAMES and ANNA MARIA had the following children in Bellville:

WILLIAM BERNARD

JOHN JACOB

THERESA JOSEPHINE

GEORGE ANTHONY

and possibly others

Do these names sound familiar to anyone?????

Thank you
Angela Jewell

Looking for birth records of 1894-1898 in Sealy, Austin, TX

Lori_Hunt_Zierden — 11 Sep 2007 6:35:28 GMT

Looking for information on how to find birth records for the above referenced years.
Walter Cornelius Bickers b, 23 APR 1894
Annie Mae Bickers b, 1896
Willard T. Bickers b, 1898
Parents of all 3 are:
Walter T. & Mary A. (Lee) Bickers
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Lori Zierden

lakey/francis/armstrong

WilliamArmstrong91 — 19 Jun 2002 9:09:47 GMT

I am a descendent of the following three couples who were early residents of Washington and Austin Counties; Texas. Joel & Nancy Lakey (Leakey), Miller & Nancy Francis, and William T. & Margaret Elizabeth Armstrong. I am interested in discovering if any anyone knows the the location of their gravesites. It is my understanding that William T. Armstrong died near Buckhorn and may be buried on someone's ranch. I also believe there is a Francis Cemetery in Austin County near Buckhorn but I have been unable to locate it on the ground. Any help would be appreciated.

Littleton Stravoski

istorrstx — 25 Aug 2007 7:55:11 GMT

I have just open a family tree on Ancestry.com and find that George Schoenet and Louisa Stahlbaum were listed as his parents. Littleton's father was Frank Stravoski,his mother was Louisa Stahlbaum. There is a marriage license in Austin County, Texas. Who ever has this on their tree please change it. My grandfather and all of us that followed him were told that his parents were not married which put a huge stigma on him when all the time he had been lied to. His parents were indeed married. This listing was in the Remmert family tree.

Looking for a Austin Co Researcher In Austin Co.

starvan — 11 Aug 2007 7:22:57 GMT

Is there anyone who does actual research onsite at the Austin Co. Courthouse who would do look ups for me?

My JC and Sarah Dean Simmons lived for a short time in Austin Co during the 1871-1883.

I have them in the 1880 Census living in Wardsville which I understand was a Freed Black section of the county. JC is renting a farm and a carpenter.

Sarah is the widow of his brother Marcus. They married in Alabama 03 Oct 1867 I do not know where Marcus Simmons died, but presumably in Austin Co.

JC and Sarah married 31 Aug 1878 in Austin Co and I just sent off for their marriage license at the Courthouse.

I don't know what else to look for, but if you can help me with other documents, I would appreciate it.

Thanks
Vicki

Mary (Christina Janczak) Sparks

Diane Janczak Garcia — 19 Jun 2006 2:19:46 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding a Mary Sparks that died in 2004. I;ve got some infomation regardin her past but have no photo's her. No one in the Janczak or Dolejsi or Soloman family have not seen her since the 1920's. (she was a young child at that time. She was in her 80's when she died.

Austin County School Records.

TerrenceGarnett — 29 Jun 2007 1:33:48 GMT

Does anyone know how I can go about getting the school records of my grandnmother?

In Social Security document I have of my grandmother is states she got her school record from a county judge in 1984 when she signed up for SS.

Photos from early 1900's from Austin Co.and Colorado Co.

@@parrett@austin.rr.com — 22 Mar 2002 4:25:06 GMT

I have just scanned in nearly 200 old photos into two online photo albums. If anyone is interested in viewing them please let me know, and I will email the online albums to you. I wish I could just post the link, but for some reason it just doesn't work like that. Some of the pictures are labeled, but many are not. I would love for people to see them b/c maybe more names/dates could be put to the photos.

LOEHR

Edward Wright III — 25 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the LOEHR families Autin Co. Does anyone have in connections or information?

Searching for Pamela "Pam" MIller

k_courts — 15 Jun 2007 5:13:02 GMT

I am serching for any information about Pamela "Pam" Miller, who is the daughter of Clayton B. MIller and Shannon C. Pride Miller, and Pam Miller would be about 55 years of age now. The Miller family lived in New IBeria, La. during the years of 1958 to 1964 and while living in new Iberia, La. they resided at 608 MIssouri Street, New iberia, la. and Pam Miller attended Elzabeth Forgety Elementary School on NOrth Lewis Street in New Iberia, and Pam Miller was a member of the Girl Scouts, where her mother, Shannon Miller, served as a Girl Scout leader, and Clayton B. Miller worked as an engineer for Mag Co Bar, any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much

Carolina & Joseph Kveton Family, Cat Spring

lynsl — 21 Sep 2004 6:35:10 GMT

Looking for any information on Carolina Schoverling, b: abt 1852 in Houston, Texas, who married Joseph Kveton of Cat Spring, Texas. I am not finding the right Joseph Kveton. Among their children were 2 daughters Viola Amelia (married Henry Buller) & Annie who married a Swearingen. Carolina Schoverling Kveton was my gg aunt & I am having difficulty finding her family. Thanks in advance.

Death registers

TerrenceGarnett — 27 Apr 2007 9:21:32 GMT

Does the Austin County clerk have a death register book like this one? http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbastro/978.gif

Cornelius Gehrels

Glenda Marcella — 27 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am descended from Cornelius Gehrels and Emerich Gasper who were both found in Austin County Censuses. I am interested in sharing information with other descendants.

SIMMONS

starvan — 14 Mar 2007 12:33:40 GMT

Looking for any info on Marcus T Simmons married to Sarah Ann Elizabeth Dean probably in Randolph Co or Chambers Co, AL. He died before Sept 1878 presumably in Austin Co.

I found his brother John C Simmons married to Sarah on August 30 1878 in Austin Co records.

Would be interested in any other records for both men or Sarah.

Slaveowners of Austin County.

TerrenceGarnett — 29 Nov 2006 12:24:49 GMT

Does anyone know how I would be able to find out who owned slaves in Bellville during the 1850's-1860's?

Land Deed Records

TerrenceGarnett — 13 Feb 2007 10:03:04 GMT

I need to find info about some land my great-grandmother owned. I'm told it was 27 acres for each of her children and it's under her maiden name Jane Travies/Trevies.

Josef and Emilie Schiller Konarik

John Konesheck — 29 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Josef and Emilie Schiller Konarik. This surname is Czech, was originally spelled Koñarík, and pronounced Kone-Yah-Schik. Josef was born in the Industry/Schoenau area of northern Austin County, Texas. His mother was named Anna, and he had three brothers: Johann, William, and Paul. The descendants of Johann and William spell their surname "Konesheck", while the descendants of Paul spell theirs "Koneschik". Emilie Schiller's parents were Vincenz and Anna Schiller (sometimes spelled Silar and Shiller). Josef and Emilie had four children: Anna Alzbeta, who died in infancy; Josef Cenek, born 2-6-1887; Frantiska, born 8-12-1888; and Ida Jindriska, born 2-23-1890. Any information on the descendants of the family of Josef and Emilie Konarik would be greatly appreciated.

William Peter PAVLICEK

David Roberts — 23 Oct 2006 11:21:21 GMT

Looking for the maiden name of William Peter PAVLICEK's spouse. From the 1930 census of Atchison Co, KS, her given name is Albina C., and was born in Texas. William was the son of Ignac and Frances.

Ignac Pavlicek and son-in-law, Frank Zapalac, are shown on the 1920 census of Atchison Co, KS. Ignac's son, William, is living with his parents. Frank is back in Austin Co, Texas and shown on the 1930 census. Ignac and William are still in Atchison Co and shown on the 1930 census. Ignac is in KS until at least 1936 when his spouse, Frances Lezak, died 18 Dec 1936. She is buried at the Corpus Christi Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson Co, KS, along with her son Edward.

William and Albina Pavlicek are buried at the Sealy Catholic Cemetery. Thanks for your time.

Rosie Smith

TerrenceGarnett — 12 Oct 2006 4:37:43 GMT

Can anyone do an obituary lookup for a Rosie Smith who died in Bellville on December 28,1981.

Great Grandmother Gertrude Lawrence

Donna — 27 Nov 2006 4:47:37 GMT

I am looking for any info on my Great Grandmother. Her name was Gertrude Lawrence before she married. Born in Austin Texas in 20 Jan., 1887. She was married to Arley Elliott in KY around 1903. Also looking for info on Hiram Lawrence, was born 1863 in KY, also lived in Texas, moved back to Hickman, KY. Both were listed in the 1910 census in Hickman, KY. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks
Donna

Muecke or Kuenstler families

barbara mcninch — 19 Sep 2006 4:05:07 GMT

Searching for info on Muecke family from Cat Spring area, New Ulm, Frelsburg area, also William Kuenstler or his father August Kuenstler that lived also in the New Ulm/Frelsburg area. Searching for Wilhelmine Muecke wife of William Kuenstler or her father Johann Heinrich Muecke, her grandfather had the same name as her father. Family also lived in Flatonia area.

Austin County Deaths

TerrenceGarnett — 25 Dec 2006 2:13:35 GMT

Is there a way that someone could check the Austin County Clerks death index for me? I'm looking for the death of Jane Garnett (I know she died between 1920-1922). I'm hoping the county has some early deaths recorded.

Thanks.

Train Accident 10 Dec 1901

Dorothy Cox — 12 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Cicero Elkins was working as a fireman for a railroad company (don't know which company)when on 10 Dec 1901 two trains collided in Bellville, Austin Co. Texas and Cicero was burned to death when the boiler blew up. He was probably not the only employee that was killed or injuried. I would like to get more information on this accident. Since Belleville does not have newspapers that far back, is there some local historian that has some details on this accident? Appreciate any information you can provide.

Austin County Marriage License.

TerrenceGarnett — 23 Dec 2006 12:41:33 GMT

Does anyone know how much it would be to get a copy of an early marriage license? I'd like to get a copy of my ancestor's marriage license.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Ottmer picture

Lynda Boehm — 29 Nov 2006 9:30:11 GMT

I have a picture of Ed Ottmer and his brother Walter taken during WWI. I have been told their father was Adolph Ottmer.
Ed Married Minnie Voswinkel.
If anyone in the Ottmer family related to these two wants the picture, e-mail me and I will send it to them.

Buenger Families of Austin Co.,TX

fhc3339491 — 28 Nov 2006 10:11:34 GMT

Charlotte Martin, email: wkmartin@peoplepc.com
would like to exchange information on the Andreas (Andrew)
Buenger of pre 1850 Austin Co., TX and his descendants.
Daughters married a Rinn and a Franke. Surname appears
as Bunger, Binger in some records.

William J. "Bill" Smith, 1902-1991

goodsearch — 8 Nov 2006 11:15:58 GMT

WILLIAM J. "BILL" SMITH, 88, of Bellville, longtime Exxon employee, passed away February 3, 1991 in Methodist Hospital in Houston. Survivors: Wife Eyvonne Smith of Bellville; Children, Janet Huebner of Sugar Land, Billie Jo Riley of Pasadena; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Brother Jack Smith of Slaton, Sister Thelma Friend of Tyler.

Friends may call after 9am Tuesday at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville. Funeral service will be 2pm Wednesday at the Bellville United Methodist Church with Rev. Buford Finley officiating. Interment will be in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville. In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Bellville United Methodist Church. Schmidt Funeral Home, 250 Hwy 36S, Bellville (409) 865-2424. -- published in the Houston TX Chronicle 4 Feb 1991. Transcriber is not a relative and has no further information regarding this family.

Feud involving Penningtons, Odoms and Wooley

Joy Neely — 27 May 2005 4:07:59 GMT

In Wallis, Austin County, Texas in 1900 Walter Pennington allegedly shot and killed J. C. Odom. In 1902 at the Bellville train station, there was a shootout and four men were killed: Walter Pennington, Milam Odom, Raymond White, a deputy sheriff of Wallis, TX and Henry Dittert who was an inocent bystander waiting for the train to take him to his home. Elihu Pennington who was Walter's father was wounded as well as several others. Elihu Pennington was charged with murder and fined $3000. In 1903 this was published: "La Grange, Tex., Oct. 3. - The habeus corpus hearing in the case of the State vs. H. M. Wooley, charged with killing Elihu Pennington at Wallis, Austin County, Sept. 11 last, was had before Judge Moore here today. Judge Moore refused defendant bail and remanded him to await the decision of the Austin County Grand Jury. Defendant gave notice of appeal."
In the office of the Austin Co. District Clerk it was found that the trial was moved to Hays County due to the strong feeings of many families and friends of those envoled and the tension was referred to as a feud. Can anyone shed any light on the cause of this feud? I have information on the Pennington family but would like to learn more about the other families involved as well as the outcome of the trial in Hays County.

Joy Neely

Tom or Thomas Solomon

Diane Garcia — 1 Nov 2006 6:43:38 GMT

I'm looing for any information for this person. He was married to a Bertha Froelich. They had three children, their names were Mary, Lizette and Robert. He was know to have been living in the Sealy area in the 1950's. His daugher Mary married a Henry Hoffman and are buried in Oak Knoll, His daughter Lizette married Albert Janczak and is buried in Oak Knoll and his son Robert married Nettie and is buried at Earthman Resthaven in Houston. I'm trying to find where Tom(Thomas) is buried.

John Terrell

Moira Harkness — 31 Oct 2006 10:15:51 GMT

I am trying to trace John Terrell of Austin, Texas.He was a diver and lived for a while in Aberdeen, Scotland

The Cemeteries of Austin County, Texas

Terrence Garnett — 21 Oct 2006 10:14:45 GMT

Does anyone know when this book was published? I read throught the book but it doesn't have when it was made.

The Cemeteries of Austin County, Texas
published by :The Austin County Historical Commission.

ZANDER

Wayne Zander — 5 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for help concerning my g-grandfather's obituary, George Zander. He immigrated to the US in 1877, date know but port is unknown. He resided and was married to Theresa Louise Thiele in Washington Co. Sometime around 1890 he moved to the Buckhorn community in Austin Co.

The obit. was in the first column of the Bellville Times and so the microfilmed version has a shadow down the left side of the column. By inference, I can figure out most of the obscured letters however this sentence has me baffled: "He was a member of ???chenhain lodge No. 237, ???H. S., whose members attended the funeral in a body." The ?'s indicate obscured letters. He was a resident of New Ulm when he died in October 1925. Has anyone ever heard of this lodge? The Times had ads for other lodges (Masons, K of C, ...) for the time period but nothing close to the one mentioned in the obit.

Any information on this or other information related to the George Zander family would be greatly appreciated.

SCHUCANY

KATIESBAMMAW — 9 Oct 2006 2:44:17 GMT

SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON THE FAMILY OF ANDREAS SCHUCANY AND JOHANNA DOSS. ANY AND ALL INFORMATION WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
SHIRLEY

Stahlbaum, Meissner, Reinicke

Sabra Sauer — 24 Aug 2005 3:13:26 GMT

I am looking for Stahlbaum descendants. My greatgreatgrandmother was Sophie Stahlbaum Voigt Meentzen. I believe her brother was Johann Stahlbaum who had a daughter, Minna Stahlbaum Meissner. I would anticipate that Jacob and Henry Stahlbaum who lived in austin county would be kin to Sophie. I don't know her parent's names. Please contact me if you have Stahlbaum kin....I have much on Sophie and her descendants that I would love to share. Sabra Sauer

Looking for these Surnames.

TerrenceGarnett — 3 Oct 2006 2:52:46 GMT

If anyone has any information or pictures of people with the surnames
TRAVICK, GARNETT, SLATER, McCLINTON (Austin county, Bellville, Texas) please email me.

Thanks!

Austin County veterans of the Texas Revolution

JoyNeely — 10 Nov 2003 3:41:43 GMT

The Austin County Historical Commission has a project underway to gather information on all Austin County veterans of the Texas Revolution. The ones with an * following the name are in the Handbook of Texas. We would like additional information on all listed but especially those who are not in the Handbook of Texas. If you know of a name or names which should be included, please let me know. The names of the ones we have follow:
Atkinson, John
Austin,* Stephen Fuller
Ayres,* David
Baker,* Joseph "Don Jose"
Baker,* Moseley
Bell, James
Bell, Joseph H.
Bell, Thomas
Bollinger, Peter
Borden,* Paschal Pavolo
Bostick,* Sion Record
Bricker, John
Bryan,* Moses Austin
Campbell, John
Campbell, Rufus E.
Cleveland, Horatio N.
Cochran,* James
Cochran, Thomas J.
Ernst, Friedrich
Ferrell, John P.
Fordtran, Charles William
Foster, Benjamin Franklin
Foster, John H.
Francis, Miller
Frels,* William
Granville, Benjamin
Grimes, Frederick
Grimes, George W.
Groce, Leonard Waller
Hall, James
Hallien, John F.
Hope,
Hope, Adolphus
Hope, Prosper S.
Hope, Richard
Huff, George
Jackson, Joseph
Kenney,* John Wesley
Kleberg,* Louis
Kleberg,* Robert Justus
Kuykendall,* Barzillai
Kuykendall, Gibson
Kuykendall, Jonathan Hampton
Lapham,* Moses
McNutt,* Robert
Martin, Wylie
Montgomery, McGready
Nichols, John
Pettus,* John Freeman
Pettus,* William Albert
Pier, James Bradford
Pilgrim, Thomas J.
Price, William B.
Reams, Sherwood Young
Reed, Nathaniel
Roeder,* Albrecht von
Roeder,* Louis von
Shelby, David
Shipman, Daniel
Somervell,* Alexander
Star, Franklin Jefferson
Swearingen,* Elemeleck
Swearingen,* Valentine West
Travis,* William Barrett
Underwood,* Ammon
Williamson, Robert McAlpin
York, John

Naturalizations

Joy Neely — 21 Sep 2006 6:44:55 GMT

When checking the new "Index of Naturalization Papers" for Austin County, be sure to also check the "Naturalization Papers Scanned & Typed". Near the bottom of this page you will find "Typed Declaration of Intent Papers." There is additional information on this page that was not shown in the index; for instance, port of entry and date of immigration. Also there are some names on this list that are not shown on the index.

any information

Claudia Heidbreder — 11 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I6 do Civil War reenactments andam trying to do First person impressions on my relatives that had a plantation at Buckhorn which was in Austin County. Do the names THOMAS cOCHRAN, Nehemiah Cochran,Betsy Peach Walker Cochran,Taglioni(Tallie)Cochran Collins,John H. Collins,George Howard Bush,or Nathan Bush ring a bell to anyone out there?I need any info.before November as I am doing some living history impressions at that time.Thanks so much for your help.

Any "Rudloff's" out there?

cmclarinet — 20 Oct 2006 9:47:39 GMT

Looking for information on Harold W. Rudloff who married a Bernice Ellien Muery on Jan 4, 1948 in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham, Texas. Bernice passed away July 5, 1998. There are several Rudloff's listed on the Austin County, TX genweb site. Listed as born in 1926 is a Evelyn Rudloff; born in 1928 is a Rubin Rudloff. Are you related to Harold W. Rudloff? Searching the SSDI I found a Harold Rudloff dates b. Feb 5, 1912; d. Sep 18, 1988; SS# of 461-05-9512; listed in Dickinson, Galveston County. I would like to confirm that this Harold Rudloff is the one I am searching for. If you have any information I would appreciate it.

Carol D. Muery
225 Fluor Daniel Dr. #9305
Sugar Land, TX 77479
cmclarinet@aol.com

Harriet Caroline Ekells Hughes Scales Family Bible

Roger D. Scales — 2 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Jno. Hutchins and Mandy Maxwell, 1850-1860

Robin Feder — 23 Sep 2005 1:39:36 GMT

Looking for any information on Jno. Hutchins married to Mandy (Amanda) Maxwell. Their daughter Francis Anne Hutchins born January 13, 1858, married John Thomas Colleton. I have Colleton information but need help on Hutchins. Any help is appreciated.

Newspaper Articles - Parties (Lots of Names)

Natalie McLain — 5 Sep 2006 1:38:14 GMT

Stahl Family

Natalie McLain — 24 Aug 2006 10:02:18 GMT

I would like to find out more about my Stahl family. My Great-Great Grandmother was Wilhelmina (Minna) Stahl. She was born September 22, 1851 in Perleberg, Prussia. She married Louis Michaelis. Minna's parents were Franz(Frank) and Marie Stahl and they came to Texas around 1868. I know that she had two sisters named Ida and Matilda and one brother named Alvin. Were there any other siblings? Who did Ida, Matilda & Alvin marry? Also, I cannot find anything about Frank and Marie after the 1880 Austin County census. Did they die before 1900 or did they move to another county? Does anyone know where they were buried? On Minna's death certificate, it looks like Marie's maiden name was with Doehn or Drahn. There were some Drahn's in Washington County from Perleberg. Was Minna related to them? I was told that one of the sisters moved to Colorado county. Thanks for any help.

Natalie

NEED HELP- GABRIEL COLE

AmandaMay29 — 24 Aug 2006 2:18:20 GMT

JOHNSTON/COLE FAMILY

Patti Bruecher — 29 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for family related members in Colorado County & Austin County.

Beginning w/WILLIAM E. JOHNSTON, b. 1833 in Miss. d. January 28, 1884 in Wallis, Texas. Married ELIZABETH SLAUGHTER STANFIELD, January 26, 1880 in Austin County, Tx. They had one son: WILLIAM FRANKLIN "Frank" JOHNSTON, b. 1883, Wallis, Austin Co., Tx. & married MABEL DENTON.

Notes for WILLIAM E. JOHNSTON:
Probate of his Estate only mentions his wife ELIZABETH & year old son, FRANKLIN.

WILLIAM E. JOHNSTON Brother-In-Laws: JAMES COLE & AUSTIN COLE, Married MARGARET & HARRIETT JOHNSTON.

Another sister: PENELOPE JOHNSTON.

Notes on ELIZABETH SLAUGHTER STANFIELD:
b. July 20, 1852 in Texas
d. August 18, 1940 in Chesterville, Colorado Co., Texas

Father: Thomas Slaughter
Mother: Nancy Gilbert Slaughter

ELIZABETH SLAUGHTER - 1st Marriage: MARION STANFIELD had one daughter: FRANCES (Fanny) STANFIELD, b. Oct. 08, 1875, Wallis, Texas, d. Oct. 1951, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.
FRANCES STANFIELD married BERRY TUBBS (Son of WILLIAM TUBBS & MARGARET CAROLINE BUFF.

After WILLIAM E. JOHNSTON's death, ELIZABETH SLAUGHTER/STANFIELD/JOHNSTON married DAMASCUS "MAC" HORN, December 21, 1887 in Austin County, Texas.
They had the following children:
Marcus Horn, Mary Pearl Horn (married Joseph Rufus Denton), Herbert Horn, & Virgil "Bud" Horn (married Ethel Ingram).

Also looking for relatives of WILLIAM FRANKLIN "Frank" JOHNSTON married MABEL DENTON (about 1905) and had the following children:
Jay Johnston
Melvin Johnston
Fern Johnston
Charlene Johnston
Stanley Johnston
Otis Johnston
b. about 1906
Ethel Johnston
b. about 1908

Would very much like to locate relatives, cousins or anyont with information. Please email me piapril@aol.com

Thank you.
Patti Bruecher

Robert Clark

JoAnn Finley — 1 Aug 2006 4:21:20 GMT

Looking for a Robert Clark possible middle name Eugene. Married and Divorced a Ruth Jane Bond in the 1940's. He was born in the early 1920's and was in the marines

jasper newton carter

debbie — 7 Jun 2006 11:10:00 GMT

hello my grandfather jasper newton carter spend alot of time in texas. he was born april1860. he died feb 10,1930.from what i heard from family members he was either a u.s. marshall or a texas ranger.when he was over there he lived in a tent. thanks debbie

Mewis Cemetery or Piney Cemetery

Joy Neely — 18 Jul 2006 2:57:53 GMT

The book The Cemeteries of Austin County, Texas lists a cemetery as the Mewis Cemetery. This cemetery is reportedly also known as the Piney Cemetery. It is located in a pasture about three miles from Bellville on FM 529. I was able to locate only one stone which is inscribed Maria Stalbaum nee Mewes 31 Aug 1858-5 Dec.1885 and Lonnie Stalbaum 4 Nov. 1881-15 Nov. 1885. Her father Fritz Mewis is also reported to be buried here as well as Fredrich Witte and his wife Anna Maria Witte. Can anyone tell me if there were others buried in this cemetery? Are has anyone seen mention of this cemetery by either name?

Joy Neely

Obit/cemetery lookup please

ma138 — 9 Jul 2006 3:46:54 GMT

I would love to have an obit/cemetery lookup for my mother's cousin, Mary Virginia Roberson Cloud b. 25 Feb 1916 AL d. 8 Sep 1991 in Austin TX. She was married to John M. Cloud. Her father was James Absalom/Absolom Roberson, mother was Anna Helen Taylor Roberson.

Thank you,
Mary Ann

Jesse Williams in Austin County, TX on 1870 Census

Windell D. Horton — 9 Jul 2006 2:35:21 GMT

I am researching the Jesse Williams family listed on the 1870 Austin County, Tx census. I believe this Jesse to be the same one as was living with Samuel A. Williams in San Augustine County, Tx in 1850 and married Mary Reeves there on 15 July 1851. Any help appreciated.

MILLER, DOSS, KN OLLE, EVERSBERG, WITTE,JONES, WOLTGERS

KATIESBAMMAW — 8 Jul 2006 10:08:35 GMT

I AM SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON FREDRICK MILLER AND HIS WIFE PHILLIPINE HOLZMANN AND THEIR CHILDREN:
1. CHARLOTTE MILLER BORN 1946 MARRIED GEORGE DOSS
2. MARY BORN 1847 MARRIED CHARLES EVERSBERG AND THEN HEINRICH KOTHMANN
3. WILHEMINE BORN 1848 MARRIED HERMAN KNOLLE
4. JOSEPHINE BORN 1850 MARRIED ERNST WITTE
5. TEXANA BORN 1854 MARRIED AUGUST JONES
6. FREDRICK BORN 1855 MARRIED HEDWIG WANGEMANN
7. EMMA BORN 1857 MARRIED WILLIAM MOGFORD
8. KINNEY BORN 1859 MARRIED LAURA KOCH
9. ADOLPH BORN 1862 MARRIED FRIEDERIKE LUEDKE
10. NORMA BORN 1866 MARRIED FERDINAND WOLTERS
I WOULD LOVE TO COMPARE NOTES AND SHARE INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THESE PEOPLE

Richard WILLIAMS

cantorjoeocho — 28 Jun 2006 10:28:38 GMT

I am looking for information for RIchard Williams who passed away in Industry in Austin,TX April of 1993.

The RIchard Williams I am looking for has a brother named David D and to sisters and his mother is Jewel Ruth Hamby Williams and his father will be David N. Williams and he will have tow sisters, Shirley Ruth and Mary Williams.

An obituary look-up would be greatly appreciated. He would have been born in Paris, Lamar ,TX or Jacksonville, TX or maybe even Dallas,TX.

A;ll obituaries will be used on thw aaa.rootsweb.com obituaries messageboard site. You are welcome to contribute your family's obituaries to insure accuracy

THANK YOU FOR ANNY ASSISTANCE FINDING RICARD WILLIAMS!

Where is 1 J-PCT on the 1920 census?

sbeeman195 — 5 Jul 2006 3:44:08 GMT

I was looking for Edward Fowler, 1920 Anderson Co, when the census took me to 1920 AUSTIN Co, pg 1, 1 J-PCT instead.
I checked to see if Austin Co 1 J-PCT was indexed correctly, and it isn't on the index at all, but the pages DO EXIST.
Has anyone else had this trouble?
Fran Bolton

Where is 1 J-PCT on the 1920 census?

Fran Bolton — 5 Jul 2006 3:59:39 GMT

Frels or Banks

Sharon — 23 Jun 2006 7:11:29 GMT

Does anyone know of any stories of slaves owned by William Frels. My great, great grandmother (African American) could be fluent german. Story has it she was stolen as a baby and raised by a german family in Colorado County. She married as Mary Alvina Frail to a Harry Shelbourne in the late 1860's in Austin county. She was a slave in Colorado county--to whom I don't know, but with her last name, I'm guess it could have been one of the Frels brothers. My great great grandfather was also a slave in Colorado County, his take was Jack Banks but I haven't yet found who owned him... Please let me know if anyone know of any slave papers that might exist in Austin/Colorado counties. THANK YOU!

August Smith

Lillie Floyd — 4 Jun 2006 10:56:59 GMT

Funeral Services were held here for August Smith
57 Of Pattison Were held here Tuesday aftenoon
from the residence of Mr and Mrs A Schultz of Hempstead
and one brother Albert Smith of Pattison.
Paul beares were Wade Dewees, Bob McDade,
Tom Cliett, George Norman, A.F. Taylor, and G. C. Taylor
Where is Pattison.
Do you know Any of these me is there a connection
to The Smith Family.

Johanna Anna

Lillie Floyd — 4 Jun 2006 9:51:58 GMT

Dorthy G.Rothermel
Your Johanna Annie Born 1852 Died 1930
Married Mike Smith He is the Brother of
Jacob Smith [Schmidt} Mike Smith B. 3 April 1849
D 1907 Johanna Is burred at Buckhorn Austin Co
Texas Her stonehas Annie Smith 28 Feb 1852
10 Oct.1930.
Mike is my Grandfathers Brother
The Smith cemetery is located at Buchorn Austin Co.
All my schmidt or smiths are burried on the
Farm it is the family Cemetery
Emamil me I am trying to search this family.

Lutheran Church records for Andreas Rothermel Family at Industry

Dorothy G. Rothermel — 10 Apr 2006 2:24:11 GMT

The children of the Andreas Rothermel family are listed as having been born in Industry. Were their baptismal records recorded at the Lutheran Church? Where are the church records since it was disbanded? Where may they be found to read them?
Andreas Rothermel - 1818-1866
Annamias Johanna Marie Meier - 1828-1897
Children:
Mary Louise - 1847-1850
Magdalena [Lena] - 1849-1928
Emilie [Minnie] - 1851-1914
Johanna [Anna] - 1852-1930
Augusta Christiana - 1853-1913
Joseph Prince - 1855-1913
Andrew - 1857- ?
Louisa - 1858-?
Laura J. - 1861-1896
Anton - 1863-1923
Bernhardt Frederick - 1866-1923

Emigrants on the Nahant and Timoleon

Jan Kelm — 9 May 2006 8:11:08 GMT

Looking for descendants of emigrants from Germany to Texas on the Nahant and the Timoleon. The Nahant sailed on November 25, 1845 from Antwerp and was wrecked off the coast of Torbay (Berry Head, Brixham) England on March 18, 1846 during a storm. After a stay in England, the passengers were picked up by the ship Timoleon on May 5, 1846 and finally arrived in Galveston on August 8, 1846. My family, Nicholas and Marie Plonne Treybig, and their four children were originally on the Nahant. They eventually settled in Shelby, Austin County, but we think that they made possible stops in Spring or Spring Branch in Harris County and also in Buckhorn in Austin County. They came to Texas as members of the Verein and their destination was the Fisher Miller Grant; however, they sold the property sight unseen. Would be interested in hearing from others whose families were on the Nahant and Timoleon and especially those who may have settled in any of these locations mentioned in Harris and Austin Counties. The Treybigs were from Veilsdorf, Saxe-Meiningen, Thuringia. They may have met others on either ship whom they befriended and traveled with and then settled in the same areas.

Jan

Martin Hauser came on the ship Molly

kattay2006 — 18 May 2006 6:38:02 GMT

I am researching my ancestor, Martin Hauser who immigrated from Germany on the ship named MOLLY. born 1696 in Reichenweier, Alsace, married to Magaretha Schaeffer. I would like to know more about their infant son that died on the voyage and where they came from in Germany, where they lived and more about their ancestors in Germany.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
KG

Ross Austin

Alan Struble — 16 May 2006 1:56:59 GMT

Looking on anything on a Ross Austin who fought in the War of 1812 and was from Saybrook, CT That is all I have any help would be GREAT!

Surname search

pkuehn70 — 25 Jun 2001 9:00:00 GMT

Searching for leads on WEBER, Charles and son ,Robert , who was born 1839 in Prussia Came to New Ulm , Austin County, TX Wed to Johanna Juliane Kellner.
Robert was a blacksmith in old New Ulm.
He immigrated from Prussia around 1850. He is buried in Sealy cemetery .Had 8 children: Amelia Glueck, Julia Luedecke,Augusta Howe, Louise Wilke, Tillie, Mary Henneke,and Erna Tieman.
Looking for info. on Charles and Roberts siblings.

Sommermeyer

Ken Weaver — 29 Mar 2006 4:16:56 GMT

Does anyone have any info regarding Christian or Volrad Sommermeyer? Lived in Austin county during 1870-1920 period. Volrad was father to Anna Maria Sommermeyer who married 1) Claude E. Turner, 2) Ben H. Vogler. Any help would be appreciated.

Amelia Smith [Schmidt

Lillie Floyd — 29 Apr 2006 10:34:27 GMT

She is burried Carlise Trinity County Texas
She was my Grandmother .
Married Charles Andrew Floyd.Jacob Schmidt was
her father.Lived in Buckhon Austin County
They had a farm there .They are burried in Grave yard
on the farm Jaco ,Her mother Sophia Amelia
Sister and bothers.

Stalbaum, Voswinkel

Lynda Boehm — 25 Feb 2002 12:59:12 GMT

I am descended from the Stalbaum and Voswinkel Families from Austin Co., Texas. My dad William Voswinkel passed away in Jan., 2002 at age 99. I can go back to his grandparents who came from Germany, but after that I am lost. I am willing to share information.

Ludwig Mewis

ale2047e471fcb16a204ed49f295522cc8dcf67 — 5 Dec 2005 5:30:36 GMT

I am looking for information on Ludwig Mewis if anyone has info in their databases. He came into the country on 20 May 1807 from Brandenburg, Germany (Prussia). The info I have from the "Pierce County Call" is he was born 7 Oct 1812 and died 25 Nov 1909. He married a "Mary" but I do not know her maiden name. His sons Herman R., Louis, and Fred came to the US with him so I have to assume that Mary also came with him. Any leads would be deeply appreciated.

Ruth Kirby Parmer

bevlittle73005 — 31 Mar 2006 2:29:26 GMT

My mother was born 10/03/1946 in Galveston, TX. and put up for adoption. We were able to get the adoption record open and her birth mother's name was Ruth Kirby Parmer of Brownwood, TX. age 19. Father's name unknown. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

William Horne

Ron Woods — 25 Mar 2006 2:46:00 GMT

Looking for info on William Horne. Middle initial is either S or T. I found him in an 1850 census as a physician in Austin or Travis co, Texas. He was born in Alabama.

I believe I found the same person listed as a Drayman in 1860 Hill Co, Tx.

I believe he is the father of William Thornborough Horne of Hill Co, Tx. born in Missouri about 1847.

These are my maternal GGG and GG Grandfathers.

Any Help will be most apreciated.

Thanks,

Ron

William Horne

Joy Neely — 30 Mar 2006 5:00:58 GMT

You have posted this on the Austin County message board. You should post it on the Travis County message board as William Horne was in Travis County in 1850 not Austin County.

Joy Neely