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Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

blcar01 — 2012-01-24 17:05:41Z

seems like Andrew is not in the 1870 census so he must have died. his wife Eliza is living with dau Hannah Diamond age 25 and her dau Eliza age 13. I think in South Jersey.
Lizzie as she is called married James H Lewis on April 11 1874. she died April 12th 1876 in White Hill NJ it says she was poor. James died Oct 3 1875 also poor. And Mary Anna married Charles Bishop on Oct 3 1861

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

curmil — 2011-10-19 22:25:43Z

Bonnie

Thanks for posting the info on Susan’s death. I found a death record for John Wonderlin at FamilySearch. John’s age is wrong in the death record. All other records indicate he was born about 1816, not 1806.

I am still curious about how the notice got posted in a North Carolina newspaper.

Curt

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

blcar01 — 2011-10-19 18:42:43Z

New Jersey, Deaths and Burials Index, 1798-1971
about Susan Wonderlin

Name:

Susan Wonderlin

Birth Date:

abt 1819

Birth Place:

United States

Death Date:

5 Jan 1898

Death Place:

Burlington City, Burlington, New Jersey

Death Age:

79 years

Race:

White

Marital Status:

Widowed

Gender:

Female

Father Birth Place:

United States

Mother Birth Place:

United States

FHL Film Number:

589810

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

curmil — 2011-10-17 20:05:23Z

Steve

As I said my mother’s maiden name was Wonderland but the family always pronounced it Wonderlin.

The John Wonderland who died in 1842 is the father of Aaron and Peter. I have John’s will which includes Peter as one of his two heirs. The other was his adopted daughter Hope Wonderlin. Aaron married in Burlington County before moving to Ohio. That is probably why he is not mentioned in the will. I have the name of John Wonderland’s first wife, Amy Pitman, from the deed settling the estate of Amy’s father. John Wonderland was listed as an heir because he was the husband of Amy who was deceased. John married his second wife, Phoebe Doughty on February 4, 1822. I have found no other person who could be a reasonable candidate to be Aron, baptized June 15, 1789, or his father John.

Peter Wonderland, son of John and Amy, was married in Burlington County. In the 1830 census he was living in Waterford Township, Gloucester County, and had 2 sons. My ancestor, James Wonderland, enlisted in the Civil War Army at age 46. When he applied for a pension one of the witnesses was a Peter Wonderland. This is what makes me think Peter was his father and what I am trying to prove.

This is less certain but I think John Wonderlin, born about 1818, was the other son of Peter. The age is right to be one of the sons in the 1830 census and in the 1840 census you will find John Wonderlin in Waterford Township. There is an older male in the household.

Curt

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

trockiws1 — 2011-10-17 17:16:28Z

Hi Curt,
Thanks for the info. I have no direct connection to Aaron - at least not one I have found. His wife Hannah may be the daughter of my 5th great-grand uncle but I have not been able to verify that part of my Rockhill line.

Which John Wonderlin is the father of Peter? I have a John Wonderlin that was b. 1760 and died 1842 - I am wondering if that is the father of this Aaron.

The furthest back I have been able to verify on my Wonderlin line is John Wonderlin (1818-1898) who was married to Susan. So far I have three sons for them: William (b. 1839), George (1841-1909 - this is my line) and Charles (b. 1852). I don't have anything else that goes back further.

I am hoping to make a trip to NJ the week of Thanksgiving and was thinking of visiting the Historical Society there in Burlington to do some research.

Steve

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

curmil — 2011-10-17 10:48:27Z

Steve

Do you have a connection to Aaron Wonderlin who married Hannah Rockhill?

I was recently at the Burlington County Historical Society researching my GG Grandfather James Wonderland. I have reason to believe he was the son of Peter Wonderland, not yet proven. Peter was the son of John Wonderland and Amy Pitman, proven. I found something that might be of interest to you.

This was recorded in the Registry of Baptisms By the Methodist Elders and Deacons of the New Mills Circuit 1788-1789. The New Mills Circuit operated out of Pemberton, Burlington County, New Jersey.

June ye 15th 1789 Baptized by John McCafky Deacon
Aron Wonderly son of John Wonderly

I have seen the Wonderland/Wonderlin name interchanged with Wonderly. This sure looks like the baptism of Aaron.

Curt

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

curmil — 2011-10-17 10:47:50Z

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

curmil — 2011-10-17 10:38:39Z

Bonnie

Could you scan the scan the article and attach it to a message on this board? My mother’s maiden name was Wonderland and I have been trying to connect the early 1800 Burlington County Wonderlands/Wonderlins. Also, where did you get the death date for Susan?

Curt

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

trockiws1 — 2011-10-12 19:16:01Z

Hi Bonnie,
would you be able to scan the article and either post it or email it to me (revrock@twcny.rr.com). I would be very interested in it. I am curious as to why it would be in a NC newspaper. Thanks.

Steve Rockhill

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

blcar01 — 2011-10-12 19:09:05Z

just found an artical from NC dated Nov 1898
John Wonderlin nearly 100 years old from Burl NJ
committed suiside by drinking Laudanum. He complained
that he had outlived his days. I have Susan his wife
died Jan 1898 and him Nove 1898

Ruth L. Wunderlin Krigsman 1909-2011 Mahoning County, Ohio

Contribution — 2011-04-05 18:43:11Z

Boardman, Ohio – There will be funeral services on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market Street, Boardman, Ohio for Ruth Krigsman, 101, formerly of Struthers, Ohio who died Saturday evening, April 2, 2011, at Shepherd of the Valley, Boardman.

She was born Nov. 11, 1909, in Beaver Township, Mahoning County, Ohio the daughter of the late Archie and Clara Obenauf Wunderlin and moved to the Youngstown, Ohio area over 44 years ago. She graduated from North Lima High School.

Ruth was a homemaker and was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Happy Days Senior Citizen Group at the church.

Her husband, Solomon Krigsman who she married on May 27, 1944, died Nov. 1, 1985.

Ruth is survived by several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard Wunderlin, Burton Wunderlin and Carl Wunderlin; and three sisters, Esther Norwood, Helen Shandor and Thelma Wunderlin.

There are no calling hours.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the care that the doctors, home healthcare givers as well as the staff, at Shepard of the Valley, Boardman gave to Ruth.

http://www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2011/apr/05/ruth-l-krigsm...

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

curmil — 2010-10-18 11:17:21Z

I also have the will of John Wonderlin.

John Wonderland married first Amy Pitman. This is form the will of Amy’s father.
In 1795 John Wonderland was appointed a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New Hanover Township. This was probably the Pointville M.E. Church. Wrightstown was created in 1918 from New Hanover and North Hanover Townships.
John Wonderland married second Phebe Doughty on February 4, 1822, in Burlington County. Hope may have been Phebe’s daughter from a previous marriage but I do not know this.
Peter Wonderland married Hester Anderson in 1811 in Burlington County.
The 1830 census lists Peter Wonderland living in Waterford Township, Gloucester County with two sons, one 10 to 15 and one 15 to 20.
The 1840 census lists John Wonderland living in Waterford Township. There are three males in the household, one under 5, one 20 to 30, and one 60 to 70. Is the older man Peter?
My 2nd great-grandfather was James Wonderland born about 1817 in Burlington County. When he applied for a Civil War pension one of the witnesses was Peter Wonderland.

My unresolved question. Was Peter, son of John Wonderland and Amy Pitman, the father of James and John Wonderland? The ages of the two sons in the 1830 census are in the right age bracket.

The records of the M.E. Church may answer a lot of questions. If only we could find them.

Curt

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

blcar1 — 2010-10-17 15:08:13Z

John and Mary Wonderlin may be buried at Catherine St Marks in Bristol Pa he died 1950 but nothing to confirm that

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

blcar1 — 2010-10-17 15:06:13Z

I have a will of John Wonderlin dated 1840 that names Peter as his son and an adopted daughter Hope Johnson.
Its mentions May Lane as adjoining property he left to Hope and it mentions Wrights Township

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

trockiws1 — 2010-10-11 16:55:47Z

Hi Curt,
Thanks for the info. I had known about Mable and Myrtle (or Muriel) through the NJ Mirror:

NJ Mirror Obit 1883: WONDERLIN.--In Burlington, July 15, Mabel and Murrell, twin daughters of George and Mary F. Wonderlin, aged 2 months and 1 week.

The others are new to me. I have not been able to find where any of these Wonderlins (lands) are buried. I found a few graves in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Burlington these were mostly connected to Charles C. Wonderlin (b. 1852-1901). He, his son William (1877-1945) and another son Charles (1879-1943) along with Charles Jr.'s wife Lennie (1880-1922) and daughter Mabel (1907-1922). Other than these I haven't been able to find anyone else.

steve

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

curmil — 2010-10-11 10:57:41Z

I found this entry in the marriage index at the New Jersey Archives website.

William Wonderlin married Elizabeth Maquet in Mt. Holly on December 1, 1859. The record number is BK C-2, Page 189. This would be page 189 of the Burlington County marriage register that contains December 1859. It should have the name of the fathers and the given name of the mothers but not their maiden names.

I found these names at the death index at the New Jersey Archives.

Maple and Myrtle Wonderlin, twins, age 2 months, died July 15, 1883 in Burlington City. The certificate numbers are 1883-84-12-W11 and 11883-4-12-W12. These certificates should have the name of the father and maiden name of the mother. I have not seen anything about these twins prior to finding this.

Charles Wonderland, age 8 months, died in Chester Township in 1882. Certificate number 1882-82-10-W2. This is another new name for me. I suspect his parents were Theodore Scott Wonderland and Sarah Ellis Matlack, my great grandparents, who lived in Moorestown, Chester Township.

This is the website for the New Jersey Archives.

http://www.njarchives.org/links/databases.html

Click on Searchable Database to find the marriage and death indexes. You will also find instructions on how to order records.

Curt Miller

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

trockiws1 — 2010-10-10 22:09:39Z

I didn't realize John and Susan had another son William until now. I just did a quick search and found them in Evesham, Burlington county (1860) but the name in the census is Wonderland instead of Wonderlin. Thanks for the tip off. I will let you know if I find anything else. Although it is strange that William does not appear in the 1850 Census with the rest of the family when he would have been 11. I wonder if there are other siblings I am missing. So far I just have George, Charles and now William with Charles being a bit younger than George and William.

Steve

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

blcar1 — 2010-10-10 20:43:23Z

I am related thru Lily Wonderlin- George Wonderlin-John Wonderlin I am trying to find info on William Wonderlin born 1839 abt and married an Elizabeth.

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

blcar01 — 2010-05-27 16:41:40Z

I am decended thru John - his son George - his daughter
Lillie married name KING I have about as much info as
you have. I do not know where John is buried only that
it is in Burlington NJ. or where & when Susan died.

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin Obituary John V. Wonderlin

curmil — 2008-12-14 16:51:05Z

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JOHN V. WONDERLIN
(Sun, Dec/14/2008)

JOHN V. WONDERLIN

Burlington, NJ Resident

John V. Wonderlin, age 95, died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at his residence in Burlington City.

Mr. Wonderlin was born in Bristol, PA and was a longtime resident of Burlington. He had worked for the John A. Roebling steel foundry in Roebling, NJ for many years before his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, darts, doing yardwork and gardening. Through his church, he helped gather fresh produce that he would share with his friends and neighbors.

Son of the late John and Mary (nee Green) Wonderlin, he was predeceased by his wives Goldie Wonderlin and Dorothy Wonderlin, his brother James and his sisters Helen, Mary, Marion and Dorothy. Mr. Wonderlin is survived by his sons and daughters in law; John and Gerry Wonderlin, Victor and Sophia Wonderlin and James and Jean Wonderlin, his daughters; Dolores Alers and Leonora Viereck, 22 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Eleanor Stepien and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 11am in the Full Gospel Fellowship Church, Jacksonville Rd., Burlington. Friends may call at the church from 9:30am-11am.

Burial will follow services in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ.

Memorial contributions to Vitas Hospice, 521 Fellowship Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 would be appreciated by his family.

Arrangements are under the direction of the PAGE FUNERAL HOME, Burlington. Those wishing may e-mail condolences to the family through the funeral home website: www.pagefuneralhome.com.

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Article's URL:

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/223-12142008-1637778....

Re: Wunderlin - Surname

Matthew_Wunderlin — 2008-07-21 19:03:08Z

I am curious to where you received this information of a Wunderlin feud. If your information is accurate, this puts the Wunderlins back to the 15th century. This is very intriguing.

Re: John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

curtw2 — 2006-10-28 02:50:19Z

John (b. 1818) And Andrew Wonderlin (b. 1817) in NJ

trockiws1 — 2006-10-20 18:42:05Z

In reviewing some census records, I have come across a John Wonderlin b. 1818 in NJ and an Andrew Wonderlin b 1817 in NJ and was wondering if they might be related (perhaps brothers). John has lived in New Hanover, Burlington (1840), Evesham (1850), Burlington City, (1870) and Bordentown (1880). His wife is Susan (b. 1813) and there are at least two children - George (1841) and Charles (1854).
Andrew lived in New Castle De in 1850 and Westampton, Burlco, NJ in 1860 with his wife Elizabeth A. (1822) and children Mary Anna (1843 in NJ), Hannah A. (1845 in NJ), Heather (1850 in De) and Elizabeth (1857 in DE).
I can't seem to find any other info that goes back earlier to either connect the two or give info on who their parents might be.
I am descended from John, his son George, his daughter Mary C. Wonderlin (1872-1921) who married Joseph Haines Rockhill.
I hpe someone is able to help make the connection (if there truly is one). I have some other info on the descendants of John and a little bit on Andrew's for those interested.

Re: AnnaCornell Wunderlin

rondakay72 — 2006-07-06 13:56:04Z

I am not sure if there is a commection here. But My father, John Wunderlin, born 8/13/1933, his fathers name is Percy Wunderlin, born 1898. His mothers name is Elizabeth Yidey (1905-1993) (not sure of the spelling). Percy had 3 sons, John, Richard and Gary.
Percy and Elizabeth to the best of my knowledge were from the Lancaster, IL area.
If this helps please let me know.
I am very interested in getting more information for my family tree.

Ronda Wunderlin

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

blcar01 — 2006-06-13 15:20:07Z

my 3rd greatgrand was John Wonderlin b 1813abt married
to a Susan has son George Wonderlin m Francis he born
1845. They were from Burlington married in pa John could
be buried in Odd Fellow cemetary in Burlington NJ.

B

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

2005-09-30 13:06:10Z

Sorry, I do not have any info on Albert King or Lilly.

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

trockiws1 — 2005-09-29 02:26:12Z

Sorry Bonnie, I am still here just been busy. My email is revrock@twcny.rr.com
Are you in NJ? I am in northern NY. My father and grandfather got me doing the family research. It is great fun but time consuming. I have been to Oddfellow Cemetery but that was early on in my research so I was unaware that there were Wonderlin's buried there ( I was looking for Rockhills). I hope to pay another visit, hopefully within the next year. I am hoping to get a list of names of those buried there for info. I can let you know what I find.

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

2005-07-22 14:24:42Z

Lilly Wonderlin is one of Georges children she married a
Albert King. They are buried at Oddfellow Cemetery.
let me know your email address.

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

2005-07-22 01:32:59Z

oops wrong name sorry

I meant Albert King who was father married Lilly Wonderlin

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

2005-07-22 01:31:35Z

do you have anything on Miller Allen from burnington 1800's

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

2005-07-21 23:46:09Z

Thanks for the info Bonnie. I did not have any of those dates. The next time I am in NJ I will check out the cemeteries. I have other ancestors buried in Odd Fellows and am trying to get digital pics of the monuments for future reference.

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

2005-07-20 01:33:15Z

All I have is
George Wonderlin b 1845 d 1902
Francis m 1870
father & mother
John Wonderlin b 1813 d 1898
Susan
Georges children
mary c wonderlin / joseph rockhill
susan s wonderlin / edwin bennett
lillie wonderlin / albert king
ada wonderlin / william hudson
howard wonderlin
bessie wonderlin / charles kerr
john wonderlin
harrie who died in 1887
george is buried I think behind the Methodist Church
broad st Burlington NJ
some are buried in Oddfellow Cemetary Burlington

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

trockiws1 — 2005-07-19 05:14:39Z

Ahhh different spellings can really throw a wrench into family history. I would be connected to George and Frances through their daughter Mary C. who married Joseph H. Rockhill (my gg-grandparents). I would appreciate any info on these folks in the wonderlin/wunderlin clan. Thanks.

Re: Wunderlin

2004-12-29 21:22:24Z

Do you know anything about Ernst and Greta Wunderlin and daughter Christa (born ca. 1936 in Port Washington NY)? Trying to verify dates. Thanks.

Wunderlins of St. Louis, Missouri

2004-09-29 03:06:18Z

Interested in the whereabouts of descendants of John Wunderlin of St. Louis. Linda, Molly, Carol, John jr.

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

2004-04-10 18:29:56Z

My 2nd great is George Wonderlin married to Frances Green children mary susan lillie ada etc his father i have being John and mother Susan Are you from that area
Email me.

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

curtwm — 2004-03-23 15:37:01Z

Bonnie

Thanks for your infromation. I have not been able to connect any of the pieces yet but I still think all of these Wonderlands/Wonderlins are related.

Curt

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

curtwm — 2004-03-23 15:37:01Z

The 1900 census has George and Francis Wonderlin in Burlington N. J. ED 9 Sheet 21 B.

Curt Miller

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

curtwm — 2004-03-23 15:37:01Z

Hello Jacqueline

Thanks for your information. Since I posted my last message, I have learned a lot more about my Great Great Grandfather James Wonderland which only adds to the mystery of who his parents were and where he was born. His birth name may have been Wonderly.

Curt Miller

Wunderlin family of Columbus

doris4721 — 2003-12-31 19:22:23Z

I don't have that name but I do remember my husband talking about Dorn- did they live in German Village in Columbus? The Paul I have was married to Veronica Ressa. No children. Aunt Veronica is still alive. Uncle Paul just died last year. John Basil W. married Lillie Plank. There is still a Plank's Sausage House or Beer Hall or something in German Village. Their children were John, Paul Bob and Mary Louise. The Plank family put out a hard bound family history anecdotal story book. Not too many Wunderlins mentioned. Mary Louise W. Leister (my mother in law) claims not to remember anything. She is past 80 and live in Gahann OH with her 2nd son. Good luck in your search Doris472@aol.com

Thurig in Ohio

doris4721 — 2003-12-31 19:22:23Z

Mary Louise Thurig married Peter J Wunderlin. They both died Sep 9, 1937 Believe it was an auto accident but not sure. Their children were Robert, Louise, John Basil, Reinhard, Mina and Olivia. I have nothing on the Thurig name but children. Reinhard was deaf and dumb and Mina & Olivia & Reinhard all lived together in the house they were born in (in German Village which is just south of downtown Columbus OH) and never married. John Basil married Lillie Plank who is my husband's mother's mother. Sorry I don't have more Doris472@aol.c0m

Re: Wunderlin

2003-12-22 15:52:43Z

Hi Matt!

My Great Great Grandfather Ignatius Wunderlin came from the Zienengen, Switzerland area in the early 1800's. His decendants are located in Southwestern Wisconsin near Potosi and Platteville where most still live today.

Actually the Wunderlin name is rare in the United States but there are a few concentrations of them around in specific locations in the United States.

Jim

Re: Wunderlin

2003-12-21 21:54:52Z

Hi, I'm Swiss, wondering about my roots. As far as I read
there are even more Wunderlins in the States than in Switerland.
Anyway, Wunderlin is a Swiss name as far as I know,
though, there are quite similar german names.
for me it's the same than the ones who have left
Switzerland hundreds years ago, I just move to England.

Matt

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

2003-12-02 15:13:06Z

I don't know if this will help you, but I work with a Brian Wonderlin. He lives in Haddonfield NJ. His family is from around the area. I know his parents are alive and he has a brother, not sure about other siblings. He is in his mid 40's.

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

curtw1 — 2003-03-06 17:49:14Z

Sheril

Thanks for your information. I still have to prove that my great great grandfather, James Wonderland, was born in New Jersey and the brother of John Wonderlin. I don't know if such records exsist but I hope to try to find them.

Curt

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

sheril2000 — 2003-02-27 00:17:43Z

Curt
My grandfathr, John Wonderlin says he and James and Helen were born in Pa. The rest of the kids were born in NJ, Burlington area.

I'm looking to confim where George and Frances Green Wonderlin were in the 1890's.

Sherilena Wonderlin

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

sheril2000 — 2002-10-05 03:37:51Z

John Wonderlin was my ggfather married Mary M. Green and he is buried in Odd fellow cemetry in Burlington. I don't have the dates from his head stone....but will get it. The sibilings that I have for him is MARY C m Joseph Rockhill
SUSAN m Edwin Bennet
LILLIE m Albert King
ADA V m William Hudson
HOWARD
BESSIE

My grandfather JohnVincent b 1913
Siblings::::
Jim b 1914
Helen m Sprangers
Mary m Klapack
Elenor
Marion d @ age of 70
Dorothy d young

Thanks
Sherilena

Re: wunderlin/wonderlin

2002-06-07 15:07:39Z

Sherilena

I would like to know if you have any more information on John Wonderlin of Burlington.

My mothers maiden name is Wonderland, usually pronounced Wonderlin. Her great-grandfather was James Wonderland, born about 1817. While I have only found records of Peter, he supposedly had other son's named James, John, and George.

In searching census and other records in Pa. and N. J. I find James, John, Peter, and George Wonderlin's and Wonderland's. In some cases both spellings refer to the same person.

The 1830 census records a Peter Wonderland living in Waterford Township, Gloucester Co., N. J. He had two sons. The older was the right age to be your John. The younger was the right age to be my James.

I have found a James Wonderland, born in N. J., in the 1850 and 1870 Pa census. My James married Leanora Edmunds in Harrison Co, West Virginia, in 1853.

The John Wonderlin living in Burlington, N. J., in the 1850 census was also born in N. J.

I have not been able to prove all of these connections but I find the number of coincidences interesting.

Curt Miller

Re: Jim Wunderlin

2002-06-06 15:17:32Z

Hi!

Our Ignatius Wunderlin (my great great grandfather) came over from Switzerland about 1828 and settled initially in Pennsylvania. He moved his family to Potosi, Wisconsin in 1845 and started farming. There are many of his decendents living in Southwestern Wisconsin today and the old family farm is still owned by the Wunderlin decendents.

Two of my brothers an my niece traveled to Switzerland in April this year to search out the old Ignatius's home. We believe we found the place, Zeiningen, Switzerland. We met several Wunderlin families there and think we found the original Wunderlin House of my G G Grandfather.

Zeiningen is a small town in North central Switzerland near the Rhine River. We were told that the Wunderlin name probably came out of the Black Forest area in about 1200 AD.
Zeiningen has about 40 Wunderlin families listed in the phone book.

We met a wonderful couple Gerhard and Andrea Wunderlin who run the Wunderlin winery in Zeiningen. We did alot of wine tasting and visited their vineyards on the hillside surrounding the town. We also met a former city council chairman, Maynard Hohler whose mother was a Wunderlin. He is the town historian and will have our visit in a story in the Zeiningen yearly magazine.

Take care,
Jim

Re: Jim Wunderlin

2002-06-06 01:19:53Z

Kalamazoo Michigan