Here is what I have. There could be errors since I had to go by census reports. I think there were two Blanche Kraatz'.
Descendants of Blanche Augusta Kraatz
Generation No. 1
1. BLANCHE AUGUSTA1 KRAATZ1 was born Abt. 1907 in Clare,Michigan1, and died Abt. 1960 in
Clare,Michigan1. She married (2) JOHN MCPHALL1. He was born Abt. 19001, and died in Michigan1. She
married (3) FRANK SKYRING1 Abt. 1925 in Michigan1, son of J.F. SKYRING and ISABELLA. He was born Abt.
1868 in Ohio1, and died Abt. 1940 in Claire, Mich1.
Notes for BLANCHE AUGUSTA KRAATZ:
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1920 United States Federal Census
about Blanche Kraatz
Name: Blanche Kraatz
[Blanche Krantz]
Home in 1920: Detroit Ward 10, Wayne, Michigan
Age: 13 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Henry
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Name: Myrtle
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 463
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Kraatz 50
[30]
Myrtle Kraatz 28
Lavilla Kraatz 14
Blanche Kraatz 13
Lee L Kraatz 3 9/12
Arnold Kraatz 24
Louise Kraatz 23
Lillian Kraatz 4 9/12
Eleanor Kraatz 2 7/12
Notes for JOHN MCPHALL:
[RICHAR~2.FTW]
A John McPhall died in Claire, Michigan.
Social Security Death Index
about John McPhall
Name: John McPhall
SSN: 368-26-0580
2
Last Residence: 48622 Farwell, Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 6 Sep 1887
Died: Sep 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before
Since I don't have access to census records after 1930 yet, it is hard to confirm that this John was married to
Blanche.
Pricilla Richards, Feb. 5,2010
Notes for FRANK SKYRING:
[RICHAR~2.FTW]
The name SKYRING is oviously a corruption of SCORIG, Skering, etc. More research is needed to find the
origins of the name.
1870 United States Federal Census
about Frank Skoreng
Name: Frank Skoreng
Birth Year: abt 1864
Age in 1870: 6
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Cleveland Ward 2, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Cleveland
Household Members: Name Age
J F Skoreng 38
Isabell Skoreng 37
Thos Skoreng 11
Robt Skoreng 9
Frank Skoreng 6
Emma Skoreng 4
R Eliot 26
1880 United States Federal Census
about Frank Sewering
Name: Frank Sewering
Home in 1880: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Age: 10
Estimated birth year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: John
Father's birthplace: Baden
Mother's Name: Kate
Mother's birthplace: Baden
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: At School
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
3
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane: View image
Household Members: Name Age
John Sewering 60
Kate Sewering 48
Mary Sewering 22
John Sewering 18
Frank Sewering 10
Dora Sewering 7
Lizzie Sewering 5
1900 United States Federal Census
about Fred Skyring
Name: Fred Skyring
[Frank Skyring]
Home in 1900: Wise, Isabella, Michigan
Age: 34
Birth Date: May 1866
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Spouse's name: Frankie
Marriage Year: 1888
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 12
Residence : Wise Township, Isabella, Michigan
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Skyring 34
Frankie Skyring 28
Zillah Skyring 11
Blanch Skyring 9
.
1910 United States Federal Census
about Blanche Skyring
Name: Blanche Skyring
Age in 1910: 19
Estimated birth year: abt 1891
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Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Frank
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Name: Frankie
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Home in 1910: Lansing Ward 3, Ingham, Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Female
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Skyring 42
Frankie Skyring 39
Lillah Skyring 21
Blanche Skyring 19
Milton R Skyring 1
Donadee Skyring 4 grandson
1930 United States Federal Census
about Frank Skyring
Name: Frank Skyring
Home in 1930: Grant, Clare, Michigan
View Map
Age: 64
Estimated birth year: abt 1866
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Blanch
Race: White
Occupation:
Education:
Military service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace: View image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Skyring 64
Blanch Skyring 24
Lawrence Skyring 6
Clifford D Skyring 2
PROBABLY a Daughter in law or other relative:
Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
about Margaret Skyring
Name: Margaret Skyring
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1918
Death Date: 20 Jan 1995
Gender: Female
Residence: Hamtramck, Wayne, Michigan
5
Place of Death: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Child of BLANCHE AUGUSTA KRAATZ is:
2. i. LAWRENCE A.2 KRAATZ, b. 27 May 1923, Claire, Mich; d. 06 Jan 1999, Lebonon, Marion Co.Ky.
Children of BLANCHE KRAATZ and FRANK SKYRING are:
ii. CLIFFORD D.2 SKYRING1, b. 11 Oct 1927, Claire, Mich1; d. 08 Nov 1984, Grant, Clare,Michigan1.
Notes for CLIFFORD D. SKYRING:
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Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
about Clifford D Skyring
Name: Clifford D Skyring
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1927
Death Date: 8 Nov 1984
Gender: Male
Residence: Grant, Clare, Michigan
Place of Death: Clare, Clare, Michigan
iii. FRANK SKYRING1, b. Abt. 1930, Claire, Mich1; d. Aft. 2002, Michigan1.
Notes for FRANK SKYRING:
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U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002
about Frank Skyring
Name: Frank Skyring
Address: 11304 Willow Rd
City: Farwell
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48622-8405
Phone Number: 989-588-9515
Residence Years: 2002
iv. LEE SKYRING1, b. Aft. 1930, Claire, Mich1.
Generation No. 2
2. LAWRENCE A.2 KRAATZ (BLANCHE AUGUSTA1)1 was born 27 May 1923 in Claire, Mich1, and died 06 Jan 1999
in Lebonon, Marion Co.Ky1. He married (1) MARY MARTHA ELIZABETH FOLEY1 in Columbia, Ky1, daughter of
LESTER FOLEY and HETTIE TARTER. She was born 21 Jun 1921 in Russell Co., Kentucky1, and died 19991. He
married (2) YVONNE KRAATZ1 Abt. 19501. She was born Abt. 1930 in Michigan1.
Notes for LAWRENCE A. KRAATZ:
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1920 United States Federal Census
about Joseph Krantz
Name: Joseph Krantz
[Joseph Kraatz]
6
Home in 1920: Mount Clemens Ward 2, Macomb, Michigan
Age: 48 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
[abt 1873]
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary A
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 753
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Krantz 48
[47]
Mary A Krantz 48
Lawrence A Krantz 13
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Some relation I am sure:
1920 United States Federal Census
about Blanche Kraatz
Name: Blanche Kraatz
[Blanche Krantz]
Home in 1920: Detroit Ward 10, Wayne, Michigan
Age: 13 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Henry
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Name: Myrtle
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 463
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Kraatz 50
[30]
Myrtle Kraatz 28
Lavilla Kraatz 14
Blanche Kraatz 13
Lee L Kraatz 3 9/12
Arnold Kraatz 24
Louise Kraatz 23
Lillian Kraatz 4 9/12
Eleanor Kraatz 2 7/12
More About LAWRENCE A. KRAATZ:
Burial: 08 Jan 1999, Russell Springs Cemetery1
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Notes for MARY MARTHA ELIZABETH FOLEY:
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Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999
about Mary M Foley
Name: Mary M Foley
Date of Birth: 28 Jun 1921
County: Russell
Mother's Name: Hettie Tarter
Volume Number: 066
Certificate Number: 32879
Volume Year: 1921
More About MARY MARTHA ELIZABETH FOLEY:
Burial: Russell Co., Kentucky1
Child of LAWRENCE KRAATZ and YVONNE KRAATZ is:
i. KEITH3 KRAATZ1, b. Abt. 1950, Michigan1.