I am searching for the following family and their associated lines, ancestors of my husband's grandmother. Any and all help is greatly appreciated! I am posting quite a bit of information here in hopes that someone might be able to find a connection...
Descendants of George Adam Himelein
Generation No. 1
1. George Adam1 Himelein was born 11 Mar 1820 in (probably) Reinsbronn, DEU, and died 10 Jul 1911 in Mina, Chautauqua, NY. He married Julia Dorothea Bock 13 Jan 1857 in Chautauqua Co., NY, daughter of Lorenzo Bock and Margaret Stubenrauch. She was born 30 May 1839 in Saxe-Coburg, Thuringia, DEU, and died 10 Apr 1909.
Notes for George Adam Himelein:
Emigrated to America sometime before 1853.
Emigration papers dated October 29, 1853:
"State of New York, Chataugue County Court. Of October Term, 1853. The Declaration of George Adam Hummeline late of Westernburgh, Germany. I, George Adam Hummeline do solemnly swear, that is bona fide my intention to become a Citizen of the United States of America, and to renounce forever all allegiance to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty, whatsoever, and particularly to King William of Germany to whom I now owe allegiance. Sworn and subscribed in open court, October 29, 1853, G. A. Green Sp. Dep. Clerk. (Signed) George Adam Hummeline"
1910 Chautauqua Co., Mina Twp, NY census lists:
Himeline, Adam G. - head of household - white, male - age 88 - widower - born in Germany- parents both born in Germany - year of immigration 1850 - naturalized citizen - speaks English - can read and write - owns mortgaged farm - farm schedule 67
Himeline, Rose M. - daughter - white, female - age 46 - single - born in NY - parents both born in Germany - speaks English - can read and write
Himeline, Herman P. - son - white, male - age 31 - single - born in NY, parents both born in Germany - speaks English - can read and write - occupation: farmer - general farm occupation - employer
Himeline, Levant M. - son - white, male - age 29 - single - born in NY, parents both born in Germany - speaks English - can read and write
(living between John Tenhagen & Eugene Gifford)
American Reformed Church [Dutch] was formed 1856. Among its' first members were: Lorenzo Buck, George Hammer, Adam Hemelin, John George Barringer, Adam Merket, _____ Ebert, and their wives and Margaret B. Pfifer. Their first pastor was Rev. J.W. Dunewald.
Burial: Mina Corner Cemetery, Chautauqua Co., NY
More About Julia Dorothea Bock:
Burial: Apr 1909, Mina Corner Cemetery, Chautauqua Co., NY
Children of George Himelein and Julia Bock are:
i. Hannah Katherine2 Himelein, born 01 Dec 1857 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY; died 22 Feb 1920 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY.
ii. David A. Himelein, born 10 Aug 1859 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua, New York; died 04 Apr 1926 in Mina, Chautauqua, NY. He married Louise ? Aft. 1920; born 1870; died 1972.
iii. Roxana Himelein, born 07 Aug 1861 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY; died 01 Jun 1929.
iv. Maria Rosa Himelein, born 19 Aug 1863 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY; died Unknown. She married William Coulthard 18 Sep 1912; born 1842; died 1914.
v. Silas Himelein, born 30 Sep 1865 in NY; died 19 Dec 1944 in Erie, Erie Co., PA.
vi. Adeline Himelein, born 10 Feb 1868 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY; died 1949.
vii. William Henry Himelein, born 07 Apr 1870 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY; died 30 Oct 1932 in Gowanda, Cattaraugus Co., NY. He married Florence E. Brady; born 1893; died 1973.
viii. Ann Eliza Himelein, born 24 Jul 1872 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY; died Jun 1927. She married ? Bishop; died Unknown.
ix. Clara Louise Himelein, born 24 Aug 1874 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY; died 12 Dec 1876 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY.
x. Charles Herman Himelein, born 27 Nov 1879 in Mina, Chautauqua, New York; died 29 Apr 1945 in Erie, Erie Co., PA.
xi. Levant Maurice Himelein, born 16 Aug 1880 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., New York; died 12 May 1961 in Gowanda, Cattaraugus Co., NY.
Generation No. 2
2. Hannah Katherine2 Himelein (George Adam1) was born 01 Dec 1857 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY, and died 22 Feb 1920 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY. She married John E. Johnson 03 Aug 1892 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY. He was born 1827 in Brownville, NY, and died 23 Jan 1916 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY.
Children of Hannah Himelein and John Johnson are:
i. Edna May3 Johnson, born 31 Jul 1894 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY. She married William Coe.
ii. Levant Livingstone Johnson, born 13 Oct 1895 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY; died 24 Dec 1895 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY.
iii. Herbert Epapahroditus Johnson, born 06 Dec 1898.
4. Roxana2 Himelein (George Adam1) was born 07 Aug 1861 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY, and died 01 Jun 1929. She married Henry Weaver 27 May 1885. He was born abt. 1851, and died bef. 1920.
Children of Roxana Himelein and Henry Weaver are:
i. Addie Denelda3 Weaver, born 17 Feb 1886.
ii. Mary Evalyn Weaver, born 23 Mar 1887.
iii. Leland Eugene Weaver, born 26 Oct 1888.
iv. Millard Perry Weaver, born 18 Feb 1891.
v. James Elbert Weaver, born 12 May 1894.
vi. Ava Marie Weaver, born 18 Mar 1895.
vii. George Arthur Weaver, born 04 Jan 1897.
viii. Sarah Pearl Weaver, born 16 Oct 1898.
ix. Harvey Adelbert Weaver, born 09 Sep 1900.
x. Dorothea Annie Weaver, born 24 Aug 1902.
6. Silas2 Himelein (George Adam1) was born 30 Sep 1865 in NY, and died 19 Dec 1944 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. He married Hattie Middaugh 21 Jan 1903. She was born 01 May 1881 in Erie, Erie Co., PA, and died 14 Jun 1966.
Children of Silas Himelein and Hattie Middaugh are:
i. Vera Pearl3 Himelein, born 21 May 1904 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY; died Feb 1947 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY. She married Francis C. Newbold 15 May 1935 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY.
ii. George Vernon Himelein, born 12 May 1907; died Bet. 1910 - 1920.
iii. William Himelein. He married Frances Emory.
7. Adeline2 Himelein (George Adam1) was born 10 Feb 1868 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., NY, and died 1949. She married Roy C Pingrey 17 Feb 1892 in Mina, NY. He was born 1867 in Yorkshire Center, NY, and died 1957.
Children of Adeline Himelein and Roy Pingrey are:
i. Hazel Pingrey
ii. Jennie L. Pingrey, born 23 Jun 1896; died 1977.
iii. Marian Elizabeth Pingrey, born 05 Oct 1902.
iv. Katharine Pingrey. She married Emmons Hopkins.
11. Charles Herman2 Himelein (George Adam1) was born 27 Nov 1879 in Mina, Chautauqua, New York, and died 29 Apr 1945 in Erie, Erie Co., PA. He married Bertha Irene Post Bet. 1910 - 1920. She was born 22 Jun 1890, and died Feb 1973.
Children of Charles Himelein and Bertha Post are:
i. Charles E. Himelein, born 1917; died 1918.
ii. Frances R. Himelein.
iii. William D. Himelein, born 16 Aug 1922; died 26 Feb 1997. He married Frances M. ?.
iv. Russell Post Himelein, born 16 Apr 1924; died 2004. He married Vera A. ?; born 1926; died 1990.
v. Clara Himelein, born Private.
vi. Janet Himelein, born Private.
vii. Alice Himelein, born Private.
viii. Ruth Himelein, born Private.
12. Levant Maurice2 Himelein (George Adam1) was born 16 Aug 1880 in Findley Lake, Chautauqua Co., New York, and died 12 May 1961 in Gowanda, Cattaraugus Co., NY. He married Cora Lee Clarke Feb 1919, daughter of George Clark and Laura Lee. She was born 24 Mar 1895 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, and died Jan 1981 in Gowanda, Cattaraugus, New York. (these are my husband's great grandparents)
Notes for Levant Maurice Himelein:
Moved to Gowanda, NY sometime between 1910 & 1920.
1920 Persia, NY Census shows:
Pg 87 #333 - Levant M. Himelein 39 yrs old, born in NY, parents born in Berlin, GER, occupation: Retail Merchant of a Dry Goods Store with wife Cora L Himelein 24 yrs old, born in NY, parents born in England and Canada
Neighbors (split house) were John F. Staley, Grace M. Staley & Jay W. Staley
Owned dry goods and clothing store in Gowanda, NY. Signage from store in museum at Gowanda Historical Society.
Served in military 4/24/1917 - 1/13/1919 according to death certificate.
Discharge Book from the Lake Carriers' Association issued September 26th 1910 at Duluth, Minn. to Levant Himelein, Address Findley Lake, NY. Place of Birth - Same. Age 30, Height 5' 7". Complexion - Light. Shows he served on the vessel "Sylvania" from September 27 - September 30 as a 2nd cook.
Lake Carriers' Association Identification card for the Caledonia lying at Missabe Ore Dock recommended Levant M. Himelein as 2nd Cook. Stamped September 27, 1910, Assembly Rooms, Duluth. Discharge Book No. 290925