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Welcome EQUITZ researchers

Welcome EQUITZ researchers

Posted: 13 Apr 2003 4:08PM GMT
Classification: Query
My Equitz ancestors came from Pommern, Germany in the 1880's and settled in Milwaukee, WI, USA. Their descendants are now living all over the U.S. Given names of the original immigrants include: Carl, Wilhelm, August & Anna (married name: Olsen).

I am always willing to share information. Please contact me via email or at N7151 Chapel Dr., Whitewater, WI 53190, USA

Re: Welcome EQUITZ researchers

Posted: 21 Sep 2008 1:18PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 29 Oct 2011 1:37PM GMT
Surnames: Equitz

My husband, David Dillon, has a biological father named Adrian D. Equitz, whose mother was Pearl who died in 1980.

Thank you.

Re: Welcome EQUITZ researchers

Posted: 21 Sep 2008 7:03PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Abene, Awerdick, Dillon, Equitz, Knepper, Oberg, Vollbrecht, Zartler
Hi Stephanie,

Here's what I know about Adrian D. Equitz:

Born 12 Jul 1933, Wisconsin; died 27 Nov 1979, Chicago, IL. Married at least 3 times: Ann M. Abene (16 Jun 1954, Cook Co., IL); Veronica L. Zartler (27 Aug 1958, Cook Co., IL); Lynn Oberg (date & place of marriage unknown; she's listed as his surviving spouse on the death certificate).

Parents: Erwin Bruno Equitz (1890-1946) and his 2nd wife Pearl Awerdick (1895-1980), both born Wisconsin.

Grandparents: (paternal) Wilhelm Equitz (1849-1903) and Emilie Vollbrecht (1859-1946), both born Germany; (maternal) David Awerdick (ca. 1864-?), born New York, and Ella -?- (ca. 1865-?), born Wisconsin.

I find the name Dillon in connection with these people in my records too. At the time of the 1930 Census, Gladys L. Equitz (b. 1919), the eldest child of Erwin and his first wife, Emma Grace Knepper, was living with her great-aunt Bertha Dillon in Los Angeles.

Let me know if you'd like more information, such as exact dates of birth & death. I also have Adrian's marriage record to Ann M. Abene and his death record.

Best regards,
Richard Johnson
Whitewater, WI

Re: Welcome EQUITZ researchers

Posted: 23 Sep 2008 6:11PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Richard;

Thank you so very much for the information. I will share with David tonight. Thats funny how the name Dillon comes up in the past. We did not know about Veronica. Thus begins out search for David's 1/2 sister. Thank you again and take care.

Stephie

Re: Welcome EQUITZ researchers

Posted: 18 Oct 2008 12:31PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 29 Oct 2011 1:37PM GMT
Surnames: Abene, Awerdick, Dillon, Equitz, Knepper, Oberg, Vollbrecht, Zartler
Hi Richard:
David is interested in the death records of his father Adrian Equitz. You stated you have his death record. Can I still have it?

Re: Welcome EQUITZ researchers

Posted: 19 May 2012 2:00PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 19 May 2012 2:00PM GMT
Surnames: Equitz
Since this posting there is a new research resource in Milwaukee called: "Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" (1844-1950). I've indexed over 50 Equitz entries since 2007 and indexing continues today.
gary.rebholz@gmail.com
editor/compiler

Re: Welcome EQUITZ researchers

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 5:36AM GMT
Classification: Query
would like to get touch with david dillon ,whose wife stephinaie posted he was looking for info on my dad adrian buddy equitz . im his half sister and it would be cool to find his email address any help would appreciated

Re: Welcome EQUITZ researchers

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 12:29PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hello Sharon- David has been looking for you! They did say you lived in Hawaii. He found Tina and Samantha. David would love to hear from you 773 775 0932 or dmd17@sbcglobal.net. Take Care and HAPPY DAY!!!!! Stephanie

Re: Welcome EQUITZ researchers

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 12:31PM GMT
Classification: Query
Wow, what a job that must have been!! My husband's father was Adrian Equitz and we came to a dead end trying to trace his history. Where can I see the index!!! Thank you
Stephanie Dillon

Re: Equitz in Milwaukee's German Newspapers Index

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 6:02PM GMT
Classification: Query
The index is not online, but for the time being the public can use a temporary data terminal at the Salzmann Library on the campus of St. Francis de Sales Seminary (St. Francis, Milwaukee Co., Wis.). The Salzmann Library has an important collection of early German newspapers (1840s-1880s) not found at the public library.

Otherwise, requests for look-ups on individuals can be made to me by email. More info about my work in these papers can be found on my blog.

Gary Rebholz
Milwaukee Wis.
compiler/editor: "Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" (1844-1950).
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