Comal - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

James W. Street and Rachel G. Street

aldrich3 — 24 Jul 2008 4:19:13 GMT

I am looking for the burial place of James W. Street Sr. (born 1858, died 1944) and his wife, Rachel Griffin Street (born 1861, died 1946). They were both born in Kentucky and moved their family to Comal County sometime between 1910 and 1920. They died in Comal County. Several of their children including James W. Street, Jr. lived in Comal County.

Clark obits

jklmca — 2 Aug 2008 5:56:33 GMT

Does anyone know how to obtain copies of obits in Comal Co?
I would like a copy of the following:

Harm Clark died 11/29/1992 (in car accident I believe)
William Clark died 12/1/1986

According to what I have been able to find out they both died in Comal Co.

Thanks
Karen Craig McAndrew

Conrads Family

guineamamma79 — 1 Aug 2008 3:39:47 GMT

I am trying to locate living decendants of Anna Conrads Jonas (1861-1942) who was most likely born in Comal County. She married Karl/Charles Jonas Jr. They had one son Max who never married. In the early 1900's they moved to Atascosa County around the Karnes City/ Fashing area along with his brother Frank Jonas. Max never married. I am trying to identify some anitque photos that I inherited from my grandparents (which they inherited from Karl Jonas Sr) and one may be a wedding photo of Anna Conrads and Karl Jonas. I think at one time Karl Jr and his son Max operated a blacksmith shop at Gruene, Texas before they moved. My thinking is that someone in the Conrad family most likely inherited a wedding photo as well that matches mine. From another tree posted on ancestry.com it is possible that her parents were Clemens and Emma Conrads with the following children as being possible siblings of Anna: Shelia, Clemintine, Arthur, & Nanette. However I do not know this for certain.
Thanks so very much,
Linda Jonas Mullen
guineamamma79@yahoo.com

Searching for J D Hollifield, born Abt 1942

epka — 19 Jun 2007 2:57:28 GMT

From Sep 1960 thru Jan 1965, J D (John Duffy) Hollifield attended college at Western Ky University in Bowling Green, KY. He was from the Morganton area of Burke County, NC. When he and I graduated in Jan 1965, we both received Army Commissions as 2LT's. We both spent extended careers in the Army, me retiring in 1992.

WKU's military fraternity, The Pershing Rifles, is having a reunion this summer and we trying to locate him, so far to no avail. I did find a Social Security Death Index record that looks like it could be him. That J D Hollifield was born in Sep 1942 and died 15 May 1988 at an undisclosed location. That person would have been the correct age to be a college Freshman in Sep 1960 and that person's SS# was issued by North Carolina.

Is there someone monitoring this Comal County Message Board that may know of this J D Hollifield or family? I visited his mother and siblings in 1961 and they were in a rural area a bit SE of Morganton, Burke Co, NC. He was a Medical Service Corps Officer at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX.

Any help locating this Army Veteran would be much appreciated.

Obit lookup pleas

Rhonda Carroll — 17 Jul 2006 2:31:39 GMT

Hello I was wandering if anyone could find a obit for Joseph Hipp 5-30-1957 and his wife May Hipp 6-15-1947 I think they both died in comal county texas any help would be great. Thank you for the help

Rhonda Carroll

Monroeville Ohio

Details on Ludwig Hogenauer et al?

Alan Hogenauer — 19 May 2005 5:51:40 GMT

Does anyone have any detail on Ludwig beyond the cemetery records? I doubt he's related, because it looks like the name was originally spelled with an umlaut over the o, a significant variation.

Place of birth, perhaps?

Thanks...am headed to New Braunfels in any case!

Looking for descendants of Arnold R. Schwarz

guineamamma79 — 8 Apr 2008 12:54:33 GMT

I recently inherited some photos from the Buske/Kruse family. One is a wedding photo from Mrs. Arnold R. Schwarz (Birgheim,Tx-wherever that is) to Mrs. Edwin Kruse. Mrs. Edwin Kruse was Emma Buske Kruse and lived on Mill Street in New Braunfels, Texas. On the back of the photo is a letter asking my great-grandmother to send a photo back to Mrs. Schwarz. My great-grandparents were married in 1905 so I am assuming that the Schwarz's were also married about this time. I did find a birth of a Schwarz in Comal County for 14 Jul 1906. The mother was listed as Mrs. Arnold Schwarz but the child was not named. I could not get them to show up on the census records for Comal County. I am trying to find if they were just friends or if they were related in some way. I can be contacted directly at guineamamma79@yahoo.com.

Good Friday March 21 1845-2008

MLStx — 8 Mar 2008 6:20:48 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there are any special events going to happen on this Good Friday March 21, 2008 to celebrate the founding of New Braunfels on March 21, 1845. Thank You

trying to find Thomas C Castillo....

RhondaGayton — 18 Feb 2008 8:00:31 GMT

Hi I am looking for Thomas C Castillo.. his mother was Maria Gonzales Carrea.. they were related to Ralphaela and Pablo Gonzales/Carrea... They were last known to be in the New Braunfels area.. My son is Thomas's nephew..Thomas's biological father is looking for him.. if anyone knows these people could you please contact me at onlygirl200478@yahoo.com

Thank you
Rhonda

Edwin Kroesche birth record

jamesautry64 — 28 Jan 2008 1:44:43 GMT

Looking for a birth record for Edwin Kroesche. All I know is that he was born in Comal County in 1901. Thanks

Melvin Heimer Obit

jamesautry64 — 20 Jan 2008 9:24:24 GMT

Looking for the Obit for Melvin Heimer who passed away on 26 Mar 2000, Comal Co.

Thanks

Kappmeyer and Marbach Reunion 12 Apr 2008 New Braunfels

TexasGenAddict — 11 Jan 2008 9:17:31 GMT

Save the Date! "It's a Johann Thing"
2008 Kappmeyer/Marbach Reunion
April 12th starting at 11:00am
Landa Haus, Landa Park, New Braunfels
Mark your calendars, gather up the family, and plan to learn more about your heritage. Join in the fun as we celebrate our heritage of Johann Konrad Kappmeyer and Johann Joseph Marbach and their families who settled in the New Braunfels area in the mid 1800's. We want this to be the biggest and best reunion yet. Don't miss the fun, history, and memories. There will be games for the kids including a fishing contest. More details to come in the invitation in March.
Please spread the word!
Please send all updated address and family info to Audra Kappmeyer at 512-335-7218, or audraktexas@yahoo.com

Jordan-7th Texas Mounted Volunteers

Tim Hashaw — 24 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The above list of names is the roster of the Seventh Texas Mounted Volunteer Regiment Company B. Company B was organized exclusively in Comal County in 1861 and distinguished itself in the American Civil War. My ggggrandfather GW Hashaw was a private in that regiment. My gguncle Henry T Jordan was a resident of Comal County in 1860. Many books have been written about the valiant deeds of the 7th Texas Mounted Volunteer Cavalry. If you know of my uncle or you would like to share information on the regiment or know of old letters, photos or souvenirs of the 7th Texas please contact me. We plan to dedicate a museum display of 7th Texas memorabilia in the future. Contact me by email, or snail mail. Tim Hashaw,1937 Huge Oaks, Houston, Texas 77055

1880 Precinct 4 area

BCrenwelge — 13 Nov 2007 3:09:26 GMT

I would like to know the boundary area for Precinct 4 of Comal Co.in the 1880 census. Are the Precinct areas noted anywhere?

Thanks for any help.
Barbara

Grandfather's second family

@@dokelly2@juno.com — 21 Nov 2003 4:33:32 GMT

My grandfather was Philip Acker son of Adam Acker and Mary Monken. My grandparents were divorced in the late 1920's or early 1930's. I hope to find his son of the second marriage. I do not know if there was any more children. I had heard the son lived in Comal county. I would like very much to hear from him or maybe his children.

Thank you,

Joyce Acker Kelly

Obituary lookup for Edward Lux

jimautry — 30 Aug 2007 1:48:17 GMT

Looking for an obituary for Edward Phillip Lux d: 22 Aug 1993 Comal

Thanks

marie petry

jweisstruitt — 24 Aug 2007 7:12:05 GMT

looking for anyone who remembers marie petry...i know she emigrated from czechoslovakia, possibly with other family members...she lived/worked in san antonio/bexar county..moved to new braunfels..had a son, james petry, in 1934 who was adopted by fred and reba kime...they named james petry paul brickey kime..seeking birth family info..thank you

Obituary Lookup Mary Bramlett

ammorgan03 — 13 Aug 2007 7:23:31 GMT

Looking for an obiutary of Mary C Bramlett born Feb. 20, 1918, died Apr 20 1994.

Hampe

nkcoleman — 4 Aug 2007 7:42:26 GMT

I am looking for any infomation on a Hampe, who was the Marshal in New Braunfels Texas. He was shot to death in January of 1883, by Nathaniel Pitts, while attempting to make an arrest.

One newspaper article states Hampes first name was "August". We have found another Hampe named "Fritz".

Just trying to get more information so that Marshal Hampe name can be placed on the Texas Law Enforcement Memorial in Austin. Thanks.........

Judge William E. Fiery Jones (1808-1871)

oudidntno — 13 Jul 2007 10:25:59 GMT

I'm working on a large research project that must include images of my subjects. For this reason, I need an image of Texas Judge and member of the Rep. of Tex Supreme Court William E. Jones, aka Fiery Jones. Jones moved from Guadalupe County to Comal in 1851. He remained in Comal County until his estate and surrounding lands were place in Blanco County in 1858. If any decendants or historians out there have an image (portrait, painting, photo, etc) or know where I can obtain one please let me know. I have already tried the major Texas archives image collections with no luck. Also, I would like to share the image with a few of his relatives who have searched for several years.

Thank you

Obit Needed for 2002 Ruby Awtrey

gennut35210 — 12 Jul 2007 3:46:53 GMT

Name: Ruby S. Awtrey

Last Residence: 78130 New Braunfels, Comal, Texas, United States of America
Born: 4 Feb 1915
Died: 1 Nov 2002

strempel

Jo — 30 Mar 2005 6:52:54 GMT

Does anybody know of Ida Dietert. Mother of Herbert Strempel. She is buried in the New Braunfels cemetary along with her husband. It is near the New Braunfels library.

SCHWAB, SAUER, ECKART Families > central TX 1844-1890's

c_kneupper — 11 Aug 2003 4:30:20 GMT

Offer Family

ahankosk1427 — 16 Feb 2007 9:57:33 GMT

I have a large Offer family genealogy book about the Offers from Comal County, Tx. You may contact me at
ahankosk@swbell.net

Need info...Smithson Ranch Stagecoach (Rim Rock Subd.)

Izel — 26 Jun 2006 7:26:56 GMT

I am looking for information on the old Smithson Ranch Stagecoach that is now Rim Rock Subdivision off of FM 1860.
Rumor has it that the Stagecoach house resided on some property of a relative, along with the blue hole(Natural spring). She was told that it was the local water supply for some time before it dried up and the stagecoach line moved. It was owned by the Smithson Family, for whom the area is named Smithson Valley. Any info. on the Family, Stagecoach house or area would be greatly appreciated.

Surname: SLIMPIN

hgosnell — 13 Feb 2007 3:50:09 GMT

I am trying to contact anyone with the surname Slimpin in
Comal County, Texas or anywhere else; esp.,Harris Co., TX.

Thank you
Harold Gosnell

Marriage Lookup ..PLEASE?

ruthie — 28 Nov 2006 4:46:56 GMT

Seeking marriage for Wm. L. Newman and Adelaide H. Stevens about 1872. in Comal county, Tx.
Thanks for the help.

Animal Cruelty

Yvette — 19 Sep 2006 1:20:58 GMT

To whom it may concern,

I would like to know where I can report animal cruelty/neglect. I live in Austin Tx and we went to visit Snake Farm 5640IH 35 78132 and I was appauled of what i saw. I could not believe that this place is still in business for as long as it had been. If any animal lover walks in there, they too will know what I am talking about. Their cages are infested with ants, not to mention their food. The place is disgusting/not clean. Please have pity on these animals and have someone at least go see the place

James Calhoun 1850

maltfillisch1 — 4 Sep 2006 1:13:11 GMT

My mothers original ancestor, who came to Texas, was James Calhoun. THe 1850 Census for New Braunfels lists him as being born in Ireland. His wife is listed as being born in Virginia and his first child is listed as being born in Virginia. The second child was born in Texas. Are there any historical references that indicate when he came to New Braunsfels ?

Galloway, Haynes, and Williams families - 1860's

Colin Hicks — 10 Aug 2006 7:41:44 GMT

Good Day,

I am looking for any information on the Galloway, Haynes, and Williams families that lived in New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas in the 1860's (that are on the 1860 census).

Thank you,

Colin Hicks
colin.g.hicks@gmail.com
www.FindingJane.org

Hipp Family

Rhonda Carroll — 17 Jul 2006 2:44:36 GMT

Looking for any info on Joseph Hipp and his wife May (Knight) Hipp
Thank You
Rhonda Carroll
Monroeville Ohio

Suzanne Brooks

dross68 — 6 Jul 2006 1:12:46 GMT

Looking for the daughter of Edgin Brent Brooks and Carol House of New Braunfels. Born Sept 8, 1972
Any information would be appreciated!!

Harry Kaderli-Ernestine Rauch marriage

barbara dickerson — 21 Aug 2005 10:33:15 GMT

Dear Wanda Qualls,

I recently found out that some Kaderli and Rauch family information is on the internet. I want to add the recent generations of the Kaderli-Rauch marriage from 1908. Please let me know how this is done. Thank you. Barbara Magel Dickerson

Obit. look up please

wildrootsgenealogy — 2 Jun 2006 9:52:44 GMT

I would appreciate it if someone could find this
obituary for me;

Charles Jarrels Sr.
d 24 July 1992

Thanks in advance

Angel Joseph-DeLawder
Shenandoah Valley in Virginia

death date

EllenCChavez — 18 Nov 2006 2:25:58 GMT

I am looking for a death date for Carolina Benfer. She was married to George Benfer. This was her 2nd marriage. She was first married to Johannes Peter Marquart. He died ca. 1846. In 1850 Carolina was married to George Benfer.
Thanks for any help.
Christina Chavez

Franz Grosch, New Braunfels, late 1840s

madvintner — 25 Nov 2001 3:05:39 GMT

I have tracked an ancestor for a cousin from New Orleans into Texas. Children's names were Robert (b. abt 1837 in Baden, Germany); Frank Herman (b. abt 1843 in Baden, Germany); Caroline (b. abt 1845 in Texas), and Auguste (b. abt 1849 in Texas) GROSCH. Wife's name was Philippina BRECHA, b. abt 1815 in Baden. I have seen no records for this ancestor, and I don't know whether he lived to accompany the family to New Orleans. He was alive at least until about 1849, but I have not seen him in Louisiana.

Although I have seen a number of GROSS's in Texas (and the name could be a corruption, although none of the ones I have seen fits my profile) I have recently seen a record for a Franz GROSCH who arrived in 1846 in Galveston, and apparently lived in New Braunfels, Comal County. The reference from the book "A New Land Beckoned" (Chester and Ethel Geue, 1982) showed Franz arriving aboard the Verein ship COLCHIS with a party of 10, but didn't list wife or children. It also stated that several step-children of J. H. Metz (Chrsitina, Carl and Mathias Gross) lived with Franz GROSCH in New Braunfels.

Does anyone know anything about this family? He does not appear in the 1850 Texas census. Are there any lists of New Braunfels citizens, or births from this time?

Thanks for anything,
Matt

Mr.Roy-West and Mrs.Wilma-Jean-West

ptrompergeveling — 13 Feb 2006 8:41:06 GMT

Dear Mr/Mrs,
I am Flip Tromper living in Rotterdam-Netherlands.Sorry ,about my english writing but i try it.I look for Mrs.Wilma-Jean-West maidename Deroo in dutch,,de Roo,, Mrs.Wilma-J was born april- 16 -1928 in Grand-Rapids,Kent county,Michigan.I hear that Mrs.Wilma-J died 2003 in city of New-Braunfels Texas. Please will you look for me, Mrs Wilma -Jean and her husband theyr dead record,burials,cemetery and may be an obituary .I haved Mrs.Wilma-Jean and her sister Eleanor meet an few years i go in city of Zierikzee-Zeeland-Netherlands. If you this will doing thanks you so much greeting Flip

Nathaniel "Nate" Staggs born Hot Springs County, Arkansas>Comal County, Texas

JTrahanUSA — 2 Jun 2006 7:44:31 GMT

schmidt,scheel,campbell,davis

Glenda Campbell — 25 Sep 2005 7:36:24 GMT

I am willing to exchange family info as well as get family info if anyone has it on the schmidt, scheel, campbell, davis, hunnam, lecce, rizzo, etc etc Please feel free to email me so we can exchange or compare, etc at email2glenda@yahoo.com

Bretzke Family

C_Gahm — 6 Dec 2005 3:35:01 GMT

Looking for info concerning the family of William/Wilhelm and Johanna Bretzke. They were living in Comal Co during 1870 census. William died 10-18-1903 in Comal Co, however, buried in Guadalupe Co. Also, trying to locate book "The Bretzke Descendants" by Vernon Strey (dec.). Thanks, Chuck

Waldemar Engler/Walter Engler/Robert Engler (Texas)

JFBlimline — 11 Jan 2006 8:33:46 GMT

I am lookin for any information on Waldemar "Wally" O. Engler. b Feb 1922 d May 02. His wife Barbara Schertz was my grandmother. They had a son named Chester. His parent were Walter & Clara Engler. Any information about Walter & Clara would be great. I also have a Robert Engler married to a Louise Specht. Is there any connection to Walter and Robert.

7 GENERATION OF THE RAUCH FAMILY TREE

Richard Rauch — 5 Jan 2006 4:52:24 GMT

7 Generations of the Rauch family tree.
This tree is based on from father to son.

1. Johann Freiderich Rauch
2. Fredrich Fritz Rauch
3. Herman Charles Rauch
4. Clarence Charles Rauch
5. Don Edward Rauch
6. Gary Don Rauch
7. Richard Don Rauch

Got any more information or want information to share? Please email me at: rauch77@yahoo.com. Thanks! -Richard Rauch from Royse City, TX. Phone Numbers: Cell: 469-474-9714 & Home: 972-636-8696.

Comal and Bexar Counties of Texas

blactral — 2 Jan 2006 9:01:28 GMT

I'm looking for any and all infromation concerning Henry Goldenbagen and his wife, Katherine (Blackburn).

Copy of Obit for James Royce McDowell

bamamom9 — 1 Jan 2006 9:33:43 GMT

I am looking for a copy of an obit for James Royce McDowell. It doesn't have to be a hard copy, but may be e-mailed to me.

He died on February 2, 2005 Canyon Lake, TX.

Thanks in advance.

Keitha Kirk

adofo halty

pmapma — 2 Jun 2005 2:39:53 GMT

Adolfo Halty. Artist from Uruguay. In Columbus, Ohio, abt 1953. Possibly teaching at Ohio State University. Wife Nuria. Seeking information about this artist and illustrator.

Marriage Records of Comal County, Texas

SoniaRGarcia — 12 Dec 2005 11:17:45 GMT

Does anyone here have the Marriage Records of Comal County, Texas
1877 - 1888
Compiled by Jack H. Douglass, Thomas A. Easley and Paul Potts

Published by:
Comal County Genealogy Society
?????

1885 Death Records

SoniaRGarcia — 26 Nov 2005 7:44:35 GMT

Where can I find death records dating back that far or Would they even exist? I have an ancestor who died at the age of 15 in New Braunfels in 1885. It is unknown as to whether or not there was a death record, but I would imagine there would have to be if he died there. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Perry/ Jones

EDWYNA — 26 Jun 2001 9:14:54 GMT

I'm looking for information on a family who lived in Comal Co. Leander Gage Jones and Martha Jane Barker lived in Comal in late 1800's. He is buried in the Fisher Store Cemetery. There daughter Havana Josephine Jones married Asa Marshall Perry and they lived in the same area late 1800 and early 1900. They had 7 children all born there. They lived near Fisher store in a small log cabin that was still standing in the 70s. Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated. Edwyna

jack hampton dunning

shiningway — 8 Nov 2005 8:33:45 GMT

im sorry it took so long...my new email address is ddredjwt@hotmail.com if anyone ever comes up with info on jack hampton dunning or clodeis wester...thanx...jtruitt

JOSEPH CAIN BORN IN WV

Sylvia — 30 Oct 2005 12:20:05 GMT

LOOKING FOR DECENDANTS OF JOSEPH, DOB=7-29-1899,
DOD=10-1974. HE IS MY GREAT UNCLE. HIS PARENTS
WERE JACOB AND INA CAIN, SISTERS WERE VIOLET INA,
VILINDA AND MARY CATHARINE

William Wheaton "Will" BLACK & Susan Elizabeth (Talley) BLACK

clayton_1 — 28 Oct 2005 3:36:21 GMT

Looking for information about and burial place of this couple.

William Black, son of James Harvey Black & Susan Barnett Wheaton, was born in Hempstead Co. AR in May of 1829, he migrated to East Texas then to Wilson Co. TX - found in 1870 & 1880 census records. He then moved to Comal Co. and is found in the 1900 Hays Co. TX census. At least one source says he died in Comal Co. TX in abt. 1903; I haven't found any source for what happened to his widow.

Their daughter, Bertha Black, married William Clayton, son of John Clayton & Harriet Taylor - both immigrated from England eventually coming to settle in Comal & Hays Co.s TX.

Any leads are appreciated...

Sincerely,

T.J. Clayton

Johann and Katherine BAER family of 1860 Comal County

Liz Hicks — 2 Oct 2005 8:58:51 GMT

Would like to hear from anyone researching the family of
Johann (b. ca. 1803 Nassau) and wife, Katherine BAER of
1860 Comal Co. Children on Comal Co. 1860 census: Johann m. Franziska Halm or Hahn 18 Oct. 1869. She was "of Guadalupe Co.; Helene Baer m. 1 Jan. 1867 Nicolus Menger or Manger, had son, Hermann born 12/1880; Christine Baer b. ca. 1849/50; Elise Baer b. 1857/58 m. 16 Nov. 1880 Peter Walzem.

USMC - JOE MARTINEZ - San Antonio, TEXAS

907016 — 12 Sep 2005 9:49:15 GMT

JOE MARTINEZ was married to JULIE. I don't know what
JULIE's Maiden Name was. They were both in the
United States Marine Corps. And they both retired from the
USMC. (Julie Martinez was orginally from Victoria, Texas).

They were stationed in Okinawa, Japan, where their daughter MARISA MARTINEZ was born.

The last time I saw my friend JULIE MARTINEZ was in the early 1980's in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Please contact me if you are related to JOE, JULIE and MARISA MARTINEZ.
Thank you

Chaffin, Luther

Mad4Mod1963 — 7 Sep 2005 8:59:44 GMT

I am searching for information on Luther Chaffin. Luther was/is my father's first cousin. My father thinks he relocated from West Virginia to Texas after WWII.

In WWII, Luther was part of the First Special Services Unit, nicknamed "Devil's Brigade" by the Germans. He was partly trained in Montana. Involved with the Invasion of Sitka Island & Anzo

I found this, not sure it's him (Texas will not send me death the certificate)
Luther Chaffin
SSN: 234-22-2702
Born: 23 Sep 1912
Died: 19 Jun 1991
State SSN issued: West Virginia (Bef. 1951)

Texas Deaths, 1964-1998:
Luther Chaffin
Death Date: 19 June 1991
Death County: Comal
Gender: M

If someone died in Comal County, TX- in what newspaper would someone place an obituary (unfamiliar with research in Texas area)???

Suche

Sheryl — 1 Sep 2005 7:32:35 GMT

Looking for any information on Moritz & Louise Suche.
Moritz Suche 30July1826 in Germany died 12Jan1913 in Comal County.
Louise born 30Oct1844 in Germany died 17June1928 in Comal County.
Any information is greatly appreciated.....

Burial place of Adolph Nauendorf (1822-?)?

John A. Stovall — 23 Aug 2005 2:37:58 GMT

I'm trying to locate the burial place of Adolph Nauendorf, who was the subject of an article in "Family Footsteps" Mar. 2001, Vol. 18. He was the tenth mayor of New Braunfels. A. Nauendorf was a delegate from Bexar and Medina counties to the TX Secession Convention. He was born in Germany and was 39 (born ca. 1822) at the time of the Convention. He migrated to TX in 1849 and was a merchant in San Antonio as of 1861.

Any information would be most welcome.

OLIVER BUFORD CRAWFORD md to IDA PETTY

JT2543 — 15 Apr 2005 2:45:48 GMT

Greetings
I am looking for desc. of Oliver Buford Crawford who was md to Ida Petty. Oliver was born 2 Mar 1902 died 16 Dec 1986 in New Braunfels, Comel Co. TX.

Oliver's parents were Harrison Riley Crawford and Sarah Katherine Stewart.

Thanks
Joanne

Ganell Ruth Spearman

Jo Family — 24 Jun 2005 2:33:33 GMT

Would like a copie of her obit. Died Dec.14,1998 New Braunfels, Comal Co. Texas

George BENFER

bastill98 — 6 Apr 2006 4:51:21 GMT

George BENFER is my ggg grandfather He was early settler of New Braunfels. Probate records are at Comal court house. One states he died Feb 28 1860 but in Boerne. I can not find his place of burial with search of Boerne or New Braunfels web sites or references. Can any one suggest or help me find his place of burial. He married widow Catherine Marquardt.

Kuebel in Central TX

htrump6704 — 30 Jan 2005 10:51:23 GMT

Info for myself and others.

Found that Friedrich Kuebel amd Rosa ( Schneider ) Kuebel found in Smithson Valley , Comal County, TX in 1860 Federal Census.
Married 1856 , a year after Rosa/Rosalie Schneider (age 18) immigrated in 29 August 1855 . Can't seem to find them in 1870 and 1880. One index has mistranscribed the surname to Goebel There Children names were Carl, Emil, Edward and Rosa ( Kuebel ) Rompel (husband Henry Rompel)
They are supposed to be buried between two backyards of house in a housing project ( accessable only ne an alleyway or right-of-way) Near Spring Branch.

Thanks
H Trump

Dr. William Reemtsma

LReemtsma — 13 Mar 2005 3:57:29 GMT

I am looking for information regarding Dr. William Reemtsma who practiced medicine in New Braunfels, Texas, until he joined the medical corps of the Army in 1941. He was killed in action on November 29, 1943, in Italy. He was married to Bernice Kay of Stephensville, Texas. Does anyone remember him? Is there any newspaper obits for him?

Thanks for your help,
Lynn Reemtsma
reemtsma@usfamily.net

Comal Board Administrator

WandaQualls60 — 14 Jun 2005 11:54:47 GMT

I just wanted to let everyone know I am the new Administrator for the Comal Board. Visit http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcomal/

address look-up

BettyFelton96 — 31 Aug 2006 1:29:06 GMT

I need address for Ronnie M. Leak. His wife is named Charlene.

Gonzales's of New Braunfels Texas

Rueben57 — 2 Jun 2005 1:55:10 GMT

Miguel Rivas husband of Luisa Gonzales Gonzales moved to Comal County Texas in 1920 from Neuvo Leon, Mexico. Luisa had a siter Estefana who passed away in 1980 New Braunfels, Tx. If you know of any brother/sister's of Lusia or Estefana an E-Mail would be greatly appreciated.

HELP I"M A 11yr OLD GIRL< LOOKING FOR MY BULLIG FAMILY

Taylor_Bullig — 24 May 2005 10:27:51 GMT

My name is Taylor Bullig. I really want to find my dad's side of the family. I haven't seem him since I was little. His name was John Timothy Bullig. My grandparents is Valentine Bullig and Josephine. They both remarried. They lived in Reno Nevada. My aunts Susan lived in Nevada. My mom said that she was tiny. My aunt Barabara lived in Sacramento for a little bit. I also have an uncle Bill. I think. He start's with B. I think that no one wants to find me because My grandparents abandoned my dad, and put him and his brothers ( James and Ronald) in a foster home. I think that everyone is embarresed. Its easier to walk away from a problem than face it. I understand and forgive the Bullig family. Please anyone help me find them. My mom is adopted from a different county, She can never find her family, I just want to know that I belong and identify with faces. My mom's family loves me and visits me everyday, I would like to meet my other side. Somebody must know a Bullig.
XOXO
Taylor Bullig

Family Footsteps - March 2005?

John B. Coers — 8 May 2005 5:29:14 GMT

Does anyone know if Family Footsteps has been published and distributed for March 2005?

Kuebel and other related Surnames

htrump6704 — 2 May 2005 1:17:42 GMT

I'm seeking any and all Surnames( Married and Maiden) relating to this Family surname to expand my research.
Names gathered so far:
Schneider, Rompel, Gerfers, Beierle, Smith, Knopp, Eichmann, etc

Thanks
H Trump

Burial place of Adolph Nauendorf?

John A. Stovall — 25 Apr 2005 11:09:30 GMT

I'm trying to find out the burial place of Adolph Nauendorf. He as a Texas Secession Convention delegate and I belive on of the early mayors of New Braunfels. At the Secession convention he represented Medina county along with Charles DeMontel.

I'm seeking this information for his inclusion in the second volume of _Texas Burial Sites of Civil War Notables_. Any information on his burial place and life would be most welcome

Spain, Ferguson, Wood

KarnesWandaSloan — 27 Nov 2006 12:51:00 GMT

I would like to contact someone from the Joseph C. Spain family. In 1981 Mrs. Spain (Thelma Ferguson) was living in New Braunfels, Texas. I am researching the Benjamin F. Wood family who lived in Titus County Texas. The parents of Thelma Ferguson Spain was Ethel E. Wood and Joseph Clint Ferguson.
I am compiling a family narrative and I would like to include the family of Thelma Ferguson and Joseph C. Spain.

James Edward Coleman

Fir598 — 22 Oct 2005 5:42:07 GMT

I am trying to find out where james Edward Coleman and wife Nina Geneva(Yerby) Coleman are buried in Comal County. They supposedly died in San Marcos,in 1908 and 1907 respectively can anyone help?

Heimer Cemetery

navairboss — 12 Nov 2005 5:38:26 GMT

Is there anyone on the list that has access to a census of the Heimer Cemetery in the Smithsons Valley?

My great great grandmother Auguste Leitsch-Heimer nee Ludwig might be buried there but I can not find a record of that.

She was born abt 1826 in Saxe Altenburg, immigrated in 1852 with her husband (my gg grandfather) Andreas Leitsch who passed away shortly after arriving and then married Michael Heimer. I know she passed away sometime after 1880.

I feel if they are buried in Comal County where we have them on 3 consecutive census schedules then it is in the Heimer cemetery were they are probably buried.

If someone has access to that cemetery inventory could you please check for Andreas Leitsch, Auguste (Ludwig) Leitsch-Heimer and Michael Heimer?

Warm genealogical regards,

Larry Van Horn, NGS, SCV, NMDA
NMDA National Registrar
Brasstown, NC

Dorthy BROWN

Henrietta Welch — 28 Feb 2005 3:32:07 GMT

I am looking for a woman named Dorthy Brown. She died back in 1980's or 1990's. She had two daughters named Elizabeth and Claudia. She lived around New Braunfels or Canyon Lake.

Dorthy Brown

Henrietta Welch — 28 Feb 2005 3:28:29 GMT

I am looking for a Dorthy BROWN that lived in or around New Braunfels Caynon lake. She had two daughter's named Elizabeth and Claudia.

Carl Herman Stieler

RedPondRanch — 27 Feb 2005 5:55:08 GMT

Looking for birth/death/burial information on Carl Herman Stieler, who married Wilhelmina Doehne (1861-1946) on November 2, 1887.

Karl Bäumle, DOD 1869, New Braunfels, Comal Co., TX

Andreas Zipfel-Waag — 22 Feb 2005 12:42:04 GMT

Karl Bäumle, b. 25 Oct 1810 in Murg, Baden, d. 1869 in Comal Co., Texas.
Parents were Conrad Bäumle + Catharina Tröndle, both of Murg, Baden, Germany
Karl Bäumle moved to America 20 Apr 1833.

Karl Bäumle is listed in the 1860 Census in New Braunfels, Comal county. His home is listed as “outside New Braunfels”, he apparently lived on a farm (his occupation is listed as farmer). There’s no info about any other family member.

Acc. to a note in the family book Karl Bäumle was murdered in 1869.

I wasn’t able to find more information about Karl Bäumle, neither in the earlier censuses, nor in other records.

Would love to hear from anyone who has info on him. Every piece of information about Karl Bäumle in New Braunfels is greatly appreciated!

Andreas Zipfel-Waag, Karlsruhe, Baden

Martha Lynn Gass DODD -- genealogy researcher

Louise — 5 Oct 2004 1:59:40 GMT

I just received a message stating that the lady listed in the subject may be able to help me with my DODD family search. It was sent by her nephew--he did not have an address--And I could not find a phone number. If anyone out there knows her, please ask her to contact me.
Thank you,
Louise

obituary announcement

n4mwr — 17 Dec 2004 5:18:14 GMT

How can I get a copy of an obituary from Comal county from July, 1998? Have searched archives of newspapers on line and also emailed the library (no response). Looking for James Ray Wilson died June 30, 1998.

Carol J. Achterberg

Stephanie York — 10 Nov 2004 4:17:03 GMT

I am looking for Carol J. Achterberg. Her married name was Achterberg but she divorced in 1969 and I do not know her maiden name. She would be 65 now in 2004. She has 4 children and I believe their names are Cathryn, Jon Allen, Jeff, and Lance.

Any help would be appreciated.

Johann Marschal or Marschall

pammey27 — 10 Nov 2004 10:17:27 GMT

Looking for info on Johann Marschal age 17 living in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas in 1850. May have married a woman by the name of Martha between 1850 and 1866. May have also been later known as John Marshall.

This may by my gggrandfather.

Thank you.
Pam

Marriage Certificate 1904 How to obtain

DTXN — 7 Jul 2004 7:24:24 GMT

How would I get the following marriage certificate for Albert Hesbrook who married Sarah Settler Feb. 27 1904 in New Braunfels, Comal County? Should I apply directly to the county, city, or the state?
I got this information from Wanda Qualls from "Texas Hill Country" mailing list at Rootsweb in Jan of 2001 and am just now pursuing it. Talk about cleaning up and finding old information!
The witnesses were Charles Falcon and Helene Hesbrook and I believe that Helene is my great-great grandmother Helena Hesbrook Falcon. I'd love to see her signature and to see if I can get a date of birth for Albert Hesbrook, her brother, too.

Danielle Brown
dtxn@yahoo.com

Looking for relatives of Estanislada Salazar-Martinez-New Braunfels, Texas

Veronica H — 10 Oct 2004 1:00:58 GMT

I am looking for relatives of my grandmother Estanislada Martinez Salazar from Eagle Pass, Texas. She was born in New Braunfels, Texas (Comal County) on 5/21/23. My grandmother has always been very private about her life, but she gives us the impression that something very bad happened in her life, so she tries to erase it from her memory. Her parents were Santos (Santitos) Salazar and Jose Felix Martinez. My mother recalls my grandmother talking about some siblings...Lucia, Guadalupe, Juan, Julian Martinez (U.S soldier (WWII) ) and another sister which name we dont know, but used to be a nun (Hermanas Carmelitas Descalzas). My grandmother onced told me that she was "given" to a man, who later became her husband, by her parents. They then moved to Piedras Negras, Coahuila Mexico where she had 3 children...Joaquina, Juanita (my mom) and Jose Felix. Since then all of us have asked my grandmother to please tell us about her life, why is she keeping all this "hush-hush". But she says nothing. We are just desperate to know because my grandmother is 81 and we are afraid that she will pass away one day and we are going to always wonder if we have more family out there. My mom and her siblings dont know if they have any aunts, uncles, cousings...nothing! Please if you can help us with any information...or references, places to go...please help me. Thank you for taking the time to read this, good luck to all in finding the people you are looking for (like me) and God Bless.
~Veronica

John Marshall or Marschall m. Martha

longwindingrhoades — 28 May 2003 7:17:27 GMT

Looking for info on John Marshall or Marschall who was married to a Martha and lived in Comal Co., Tx near New Braunfels in 1868. They had a son William Perry (W. P.) who was born in 1868 and ran away from home about 1881 when he was 13 as his father John had remarried after Martha died a lady with the last name of Sargent or Sargeant. She may have had a son Jim or James and a daughter Belle. Any info would be appreciated on these families.

mexican families Gruene Farm

Rose — 1 May 2004 4:36:33 GMT

Would like information on anyone doing research on Mexican families in Comal County from 1880 - 1930. Especially on the Gruene Farm.

jack hampton dunning/jack dunning

janice truitt — 17 Aug 2004 12:33:29 GMT

i have a little more info for my search for jack dunning....jack hampton dunning was born in comal county around 1911?/ and passed there in 1979...i cannot believe there is no one left in comal county/new braunfels who did not know he may have had an illegitimate son...jack dunning/paul kime who was born in 1934 and currently lives in ft mckavett...he is going to be 70 years old on his next birthday, and would truly like to get in touch with some of his birth family members...if you are out there, please let the past stay in the past, and send me info if you have any..i will forward to paul as he is a good friend...thank you ...janice weiss truitt... ddredjlt@hotmail.com

jack (john) hamton dunning

janice truitt — 3 Aug 2004 5:23:56 GMT

i am still looking for information about jack (john) hampton dunning....he was born in 1912, passed in 1979....i have a friend in ft. mckavett, paul kime/aka jack dunning who believes he is his son...if you or anyone you know has info, please let me know at ddredjlt@hotmail.com thank you...janice truitt

Looking for Elizabeth Mueller CROSSLAND

Gallileah — 21 Jul 2004 5:12:05 GMT

Elizabeth Mueller Crossland was my great-grandmother. She was born about 1921-23 and died in 1955. Her family was from the Weimar area. Email me at redhead7891@aol.com with ANY information you may have.

John and Martha Marshall Texas 1868

Pam — 2 Jun 2004 5:36:21 GMT

I am looking for information on JOhn and Martha Marshall who were suppose to be living in Comal County, Tx in 1868 as their son W. P. (William Perry) Marshall was born at this time in Comal County. Martha may have been John's second wife as family history goes that W. P.'s mom died and he did not like his step mom so he ran away from home at about 14. Martha married J. A. Sergeant (Sargeant) in Gonzales County, Tx 11/18/1875. W. P. also had a brother James (Jim) who had a daughter by the name of Dorothy who married Guy Hinton. Also a sister by the name of Mattie who married her step brother, Jasper Sargeant. W. P. also had an Uncle Wiley. No further info on him. Any info on any of theis family would be appreciated since John is my brick wall.

Thank you,
Pam

Lothringer

BettyDeRamus76 — 28 Jun 2001 1:06:47 GMT

1860 Comal County Census lists a Lothringer. Oscar Haas History of New Braunfels 1844-1846 and New Braunfels Cemeteries in Comal County lists a Lothringer. Any help would be appreciated.

Miss Sherry Ranch???

MicheleVu — 30 Sep 2003 1:41:50 GMT

My mother, Erene Hernandez Sandoval, was born in New Braunfels, Texas, 05 Apr1 944. She was born to Cleofas C and Leonor H Sandoval. My grandmother, a woman who spoke Spanish, told my mother she was born on "Miss Sherry Ranch" or something similiar. Anyone recognize the name of the ranch or the surnames? Would aprreciate any little tidbit of history. Thanks, Michele

Need HELP in finding marriage records

Barry Blevins — 4 May 2004 11:20:24 GMT

Looking for help in finding the marriage records for A Mr. Karl (Charley) Parke who married my ggm in 1875 in Hortontown which is part of New Braunfels. I have been told that these records might be held in some church but I do not where to look. PLEASE HELP'
Please e-mail me at heaven8@tampabay.rr.com if you have any information.

Thanks

Jacob Schmitz--1860s

James E. Williams — 13 Apr 2004 10:13:50 GMT

Would like information about Jacob Schmitz who was Colonel of the 1st Regiment, 31st Brigade, Texas State Troops during the early 1860s.

COMAL COUNTY OBITUARIES added

Bill — 31 Mar 2004 3:46:29 GMT

Hi all,
A few Comal County obits from the late 1990's can be searched through from the site search on the main page at http://www.obitlinkspage.com. Just type in the surname you are interested in and click search. Be sure you are using the SITE SEARCH on the right side of the page.
Hope this helps.
Bill
Obituary Links Page http://www.obitlinkspage.com
Obituary Central http://www.obitcentral.com
Marriage Search Engines http://www.genlookups.com/marriages/
GenLookups http://www.genlookups.com

Obituary Lookup for Doyle WALLER 2 Aug 1993

HEAVYWAIT — 4 Dec 2006 2:36:52 GMT

If someone will be so kind as to lookup the obituary of Doyle WALLER who died in Comal County 2 Aug 1993, and send it to me I will appreciate it very much.

SYLVIA CORRINE POPP HAYMES

Pam Graham — 1 Mar 2004 11:53:44 GMT

Sylvia Popp Haymes pased away on July 2, 2002 in Houston, TX. She was born in New Braunfels, TX on May 16, 1916 to Bruno Walter Popp ans Olga Louise Habermann. SHe was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Raymond Bruno Popp, and her husband of 56 years, A. Burke Haymes. SHe is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Haymes Dinkin and husband, Jeffrey Alan of Santa Barbara, CA, and Pamela Graham and husband, Michael P. of Houston, beloved grandchildren Sophie Dinkin and Sarah and Patrick Graham and her sister, Patricia Littlefield of Annisquam, MA.

family of jack dunning

janice truitt — 9 Feb 2004 6:49:20 GMT

i am looking for anyone out there who has information on the family of a good friend of mine....his birth name was jack dunning...he was born in new braunfels in 1934, and was adopted by a family named kime...can you help....thank you...

Comal County Ancestors

Ann Goble — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

I am looking for any descendants of my great, great grandfather Conrad Pape who might have a picture of him.

His daughter Dorothea married my great grandfather Ludwig Heinrich Neeb. I would be interested in having a picture of him as well. I also would like to know the name of the cemetery in Comal County where Ludwig is buried. Others buried with him, Walter Neeb and Willie Reininger.

Art and Louise Townsend

KarnesWandaSloan — 27 Nov 2006 12:51:00 GMT

Is there anyon on the board who knew Art and Louise Townsend who lived in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas.
Art died in Sept. 1985 and Louise died March 1986. I think Louise's maiden name was Phillips and she was born in Clark County, Arkansas.
Could anyone look up the obituaries for Art and Louise so that I could find survivors?

Thank you.
Wanda

Enders Family

AnnieMcMullen — 31 Dec 2003 2:14:37 GMT

I am searching for members of the Enders (Ender) family of New Braunfels. My mother lived in New Braunfels in the 1930's and remembers a dear friend, Della Mae Ender(s) along with her brother Oscar Ender(s). If anyone might have any information about this Ender(s) family we would sure appreciate it!
Annie from Rhode island My mother is Mary "Louise" Daniel.

John Dillard & Fanny Jones of the San Antonio Area

kimmersb — 27 Dec 2003 6:31:41 GMT

I'm the gggranddaughter of John & Fanny Dillard. John and Fanny had a daughter by the name of Jessie Della who married Marvin Battles. Jessie and Marvin (b. 1889 d. 1969)are buried in Shelby Co. TX. Thema Mae (Battles) Brackhan (b. 1922) is my grandmother. Thelma says John & Fanny are buried in the San Antonio area, but doesn't know where. If anyone has any information of where I can start looking that would be most helpful!!
Thanks!

1867 CONRING Suicide News Online

Barbara — 3 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Hi,
I just posted an old newspaper story about the suicide of a 16-year-old boy named CONRING (no 1st name mentioned), near New Braunfels in Comal County, TX. This was scanned from an original issue of the San Antonio Express dated February 15, 1867. See it online here:

http://theoldentimes.com/conring67.html

CONRING seems like an unusual name, which makes me wonder if it were not perhaps a mis-print, and that it should have been CORNING, thus I'm listing both surnames with the hope that someone might be able to make a connection.

I hope this is helpful, and if you have any extra info about the family, I'd love to add it to the page with the newspaper story.
Barbara