Immigrants
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Urban Anselment was born 16 Oct 1830 in Ersingen, Baden, Germany. According to Darrel Dexter, author of In The Saga of Southern Illinois (Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois, Carterville, IL), vol. 27:1 (Spring 2000), pp. 26-33, Urban immigrated in 1841, arriving at the Port of New York. After first settling in Belle Prairie (now Piopolis), Illinois, Urban came to Minnesota in 1851. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Frank Theodor Aydt was born in Ersingen, Baden, Germany on 18 Dec 1840. He left Europe through the Port of Le Havre, France and arrived on 30 Jan 1852 at the Port of New Orleans on the Sharon. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Elisabeth Barthel was born 25 Sep 1820 in Niehl, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. Niehl belongs to the Catholic parish at Mettendorf, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. She came to St. Michael in 1881, but according to the 1900 census, she arrived with Hubert Welter, Sr. in 1880. She married in Körperich, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Hubert (born 1828, Niehl, Bitburg, Rheinland), son of Bernard Barthel and Catharina Thielen came with his half brother, Peter Barthel (born 1824 in Niehl, Kreis Bitburg, Germany), son of Bernard Barthel and Elisabetha Heinen. Their ages were apparently estimated as 28 and 32 respectively. With them was listed Peter's bride-to-be, Margaretha Kirscht (born Kerscht in 1832), daughter of Matthias Kerscht and Angela Achen. Peter, Hubert, and Margaretha were all from the Mettendorf, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia parish. They departed Europe through Antwerp, Belgium and arrived 29 May 1858 at the port of New York on ship Josephine. On 22 June 1858, Peter Barthel and Margaretha Kirscht married in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hubert Barthel married Mary Burges on 15 Jan 1864 in Frankfort Township. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Mathias Barthel (born 1840 in Niehl, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia), son of Bernard Barthel and Catharina Thielen, belonged to the Catholic parish in Mettendorf, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. Mathias came with his brother, Jacob (born 1832). They boarded the ship Cupido in Antwerp, Belgium and arrived at the port of New York on 17 Sep 1862. Mathias married Barbara Burges in 1867 in Frankfort Twp, Wright, Minnesota. Jacob married Christina Maus in 1867 in Frankfort Twp. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Peter Barthel (born 1824 in Niehl, Kreis Bitburg, Germany), son of Bernard Barthel's first wife, Elisabetha Heinen, came with his half brother, Hubert (born 1828, also of Niehl), son of Bernard Barthel's second wife, Catharina Thielen. Their ages were apparently estimated as 32 and 28 respectively. With them was listed Peter's bride-to-be, Margaretha Kirscht (born 1832), daughter of Matthias Kerscht and Angela Achen. Peter, Hubert, and Margaretha were all from the Mettendorf, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia parish. They departed Europe through Antwerp, Belgium and arrived 29 May 1858 at the port of New York on ship Josephine. On 22 June 1858, Peter Barthel and Margaretha Kirscht married in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hubert Barthel married Mary Burges on 15 Jan 1864 in Frankfort Township. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Theodor Barthel was born 1866 and came across the ocean with his family in 1867. He was born in Oberweis, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia to Wilhelm Barthel and Catharina Ehr. He left with his parents, siblings, grandfather (on his mother's side), and three aunts (see Wilhelm Barthel's immigration account for further details on names. He departed through the port of Antwerp, Belgium and arrived at the port of New York on 24 Jun 1867. Although his name does not appear in the 1870 US census, he was part of the family that settled in St. Michael. Since he does not appear in the St. Michael parish death registers and does not appear in the 1870 census, he may have died enroute between New York and his parents settling in Frankfort Township, Minnesota. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Wilhelm Barthel (born 1830 in Niehl, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia) was the son of Bernard Barthel and Catharina Thielen. Niehl was in the Catholic parish at Mettendorf, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. Wilhelm, then a resident of Oberweis, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia, was accompanied by his wife, Catharina, and children, Bernard (mistakenly listed as Conrad), [Anna] Maria, and Theodor. His father-in-law, Peter Ehr, who was a widower, also came with them, as well as Peter's three other daughters, who were Maria, age 27, Susanne, age 25, and Anna, age 23. After arriving in Antwerp, Belgium, they boarded the ship Nord Pola, which arrived 24 Jun 1867 at the port of New York. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Anton Berning, son of Gerhard Berning and Adelaida Burgaralt? was born at Bentlage on 29 Jun 1829. The village did not have a church, but belonged to the Roman Catholic parish at Rheine, Westfalen, Prussia.
Oscar Brenk was born in Ersingen, Baden, Germany on 3 Apr 1864. His journey took him from Bremen, Germany to Southhampton, England. He arrived on 1 August 1895 at the Port of New York on the S.S. Aller. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
According to the Status Animarum of St. Michael, Maria Antonette Brüggemann, daughter of Franciscus Brüggemann and Adelaida Corsan?, was born 19 March 1819 in Lengerich, Tecklenburg, Westfalen, Prussia. There are no microfilmed LDS records prior to 1851. Today, the town is in Kreis Steinfurt.
Barbara Burges, daughter of Nicolaus Burges and Maria Lambris, was born 29 Jan 1851 in Üdersdorf, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia. She immigrated in 1856, according to the 1910 Census. She married 19 Feb 1867 Mathias Barthel, son of Bernard Barthel and Catharina Thielen. She died in St. Michael, Wright, Minnesota on 12 Oct 1920.
Maria Burges, daughter of Nicolaus Burges and Maria Lambris, was born about 1844 in Üdersdorf, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia. She immigrated in 1856, according to the 1910 Census. She first married Michael Gahr on 16 Jul 1861 in St. Michael. Then, after his death married 15 Jan 1864 Hubert Barthel, son of Bernard Barthel and Catharina Thielen. She died in St. Michael, Wright, Minnesota 1929.
Nicolaus Burges came from Üdersdorf, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia. He married Maria Lambris abt 1839.
Nicholas Daleiden was born in Kreuzdorf, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia on 7 Aug 1858. He was the son of Nicholas Daleiden and Maria Catharina Peters. Kreuzdorf belongs to the Catholic parish at Neuerburg, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. Nicholas arrived at the port of New York on 28 Apr 1881 on the ship Waesland. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Emelina Dehmer was born 30 Mar 1847 in Ersingen, Baden, Germany. She boarded the Geo. F. Patten in Le Havre, France and arrived on 20 May 1854 at the Port of New York. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Mary Eva Dehmer was born 28 May 1849 in Ersingen, Baden, Germany. She arrived at the Port of New York on 20 May 1854 on the Geo. F. Patten. She boarded at Le Havre, France. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Catharina Ehr was listed in the parish register as A. Catharina Ehr, but was known as Catharina. She was born 5 Oct 1835 in Oberweis, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. She married 1858 Wilhelm Barthel (born 1830 in Niehl) in nearby Mettendorf, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. Wilhelm Barthel was the son of Bernard Barthel and Catharina Thielen of Niehl. Prior to emigration, she and her husband were residents of Oberweis. Her father, Peter Ehr, was born in Bettingen, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia.
Catharina, Wilhelm, and their children boarded the ship Nord Pola in Antwerp, Belgium. Their children, who accompanied them were Bernard (mistakenly listed as Conrad), [Anna] Maria, and Theodor. Her father, Peter Ehr, who was a widower, also came with them, as well as Peter's three other daughters; Maria, age 27, Susanne, age 25, and Anna, age 23. After arriving in Antwerp, Belgium, they boarded the ship Nord Pola, which arrived 24 Jun 1867 at the port of New York. Wilhelm and Catharina settled in Frankfort Township of Wright County, Minnesota. Where Peter and his three other daughters settled is unknown at this time. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Valentin Eicher's birth is found in Lengeler Malmedy, Rheinland. The civil registration office was in Reuland. These places are now in Liège Canton of Belgium.
Anne Margarithe Kuborn's birth took place in Doenningen (now Doennange), Luxembourg. Her 31 Oct 1844 birth was recorded on 1 Nov 1844 in the civil registration records of Boevange Clervaux, Luxembourg. See image 498, entry #40 for the 1844 births.
John Elliott, born 1795, came from Tynan, Armagh, Ireland, probably in 1853. He is the husband of Anna White. He was buried in the old St. Michael, Wright, Minnesota cemetery.
William Elliott, son of John Elliott and Anna White, was born 1827 or 1828 in Tynan, Armagh, Ireland. William is buried with his wife, Anna Gallaghan or Gallagher, in the old St. Michael Cemetery, St. Michael, Minnesota. According to the 1900 Census and Stutus Animarum of St. Michael, he came to America in 1853. His father, John (1795-1879) is also buried in St. Michael Cemetery.
William Elliott married 24 Apr 1859 Anna Gallaghan in St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, settling in St. Michael in 1860.
Jacob Engel, son of Johannes Engel and Anna Maria Menth, was born in Bausendorf, Wittlich, Rheinland on 21 August 1827. He came to America on the ship Floridian from Antwerp, Belgium to the port of New York. He married Margharetha Weiskopf in 1855.
Peter Eull, son of Bernard Eull and Margaretha Lenz, was born 16 August 1831 in Mehren, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia. He left Germany in 1846 and married Margaretha Thull 15 Nov 1854 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grafton, Ozaukee, Wisconsin (see microfilm 1862868). They came to the St. Michael (Frankfort Township) area in 1867. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Franz Xaver Frey, son of Michael Frey, was born 3 Dec 1823 in Ersingen, Baden, Germany. He emigrated from Germany in 1848 and came to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From there he went to Illinois. He came to St. Michael in 1856. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Anna Galagher or Galagan was born 6 Apr 1825 or 1830 in Clanghide, by Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland. She came to America in 1852, according to the 1900 Census, but according to the Status Animarum of St. Michael, Wright, Minnesota, she came in 1856. The Catholic parish registers of Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland begin in 1833. She married William Elliott in St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota on 24 Apr 1859 and took up residency in St. Michael, Wright, Minnesota in 1860.
Anthony Gilles, son of Peter Gilles and Anna Ritterath, was born (according to Status Animarum of St. Michael) on 27 Sep 1844 in Boos, Mayen, Rheinland, Prussia. He came to America in 1856 and came to St. Michael (Frankfort Township), Wright, Minnesota. He married in 1869 Anna Maria Müller, daughter of Matthias Müller and Anna Maria Langendorf of Virneburg, Adenau, Rheinland, Prussia. Virneburg belongs to the Catholic parish at Wanderath, Rheinland, Prussia. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Hugo Gindele was born 26 March 1902 in Ersingen, Baden, Germany. Ersingen is now united with Bilfingen and is now called Kämpfelbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He boarded the S.S. Republic in Bremen, Germany on 28 October 1924, arriving at the Port of New York on the 9 November 1924. His final destination was listed as St. Paul, Minnesota, where his cousin, Oskar Berning, resided. The address given was 449 Arbor Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Although Frank Heinen did not live in St. Michael, he had married Mary Servaty in 1922 in Albertville. Mary is the daughter of John Servaty and Barbara Barthel. According to his marriage record in Albertville, he was born in Hipperdingen, which was verfied as Hupperdingen (now Hupperdange), Luxembourg, which belongs to the civil registration office at Heinerscheid. His parents are Johann Baptist Heinen and Elisabetha Lampert. His parents came to America in 1892 on board the ship Friesland, departing from Antwerp, Belgium and arriving at the port of New York on 12 Feb 1892. Johann is listed under Jean Baptist Heinen and Elisabetha was listed under her maiden name of Lampert. Frank (Franz) came earlier.
Philipp Heinen was born 23 September 1847 in Rittersdorf, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. He is the son of Mathias Heinen and Katharina Becker. Philipp emigrated from Germany in 1879 came to Minnesota. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Jacob Kaercher or Kercher was christened 16 Oct 1828 in Ersingen, Baden, Germany. He is the son of Philipp Andreas Kaercher and M. Anna Kasper. He died 15 Apr 1897 and is buried in the old St. Michael cemetery.
Simon Kasper was born 27 Oct 1831 in Bilfingen, Baden, Germany. Bilfingen is united with Ersingen and is now called Kämpfelbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Simon immigrated to America in 1854, and moved to St. Michael in 1856. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Katharina Kaufmann was born 24 Nov 1833 in Bilfingen, Baden, Germany. She immigrated in 1858. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Johann Nepomuk Kessler, son of Johannes Kessler and Theresia Igel, was born and christened on 13 Apr 1855 in Herbertingen, Württemberg, Germany. He came to Minnesota in 1865.He married Anna Mueller on 11 September 1880. Anna, born at Schutz, Kreis Daun, was christened in Bleckhausen, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia on 8 Feb 1857. She is the daughter of Johann Peter Mueller and Barbara Steffes. She came to Minnesota in 1872. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Margaretha Kirscht or Kerscht (born 1832), daughter of Matthias Kerscht and Angela Achen, came to the United States with her husband-to-be Peter Barthel, son of Bernard Barthel and Elisabetha Heinen. Peter's half brother, Hubert, son of Bernard Barthel and Catharina Thielen, also accompanied them. Peter, Hubert, and Margaretha were all from the Mettendorf, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia parish. They departed Europe through Antwerp, Belgium and arrived 29 May 1858 at the port of New York on the ship Josephine. On 22 June 1858, Peter Barthel and Margaretha Kirscht married in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hubert Barthel married Mary Burges on 15 Jan 1864 in Frankfort Township. Hubert (born 1828, also of Niehl), was the son of Bernard Barthel's second wife, Catharina Thielen. Peter Barthel (born 1824 in Niehl, Kreis Bitburg, Germany), was the son of Bernard Barthel's first wife, Elisabetha Heinen. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Karl Kolles was listed as Carolus Colles in his birth record. He was born 11 Nov 1862 in Malbergweich, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia, which belonged to the Malberg, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia Catholic parish locality. He is the son of Carolus Colles and Odilia Adams. According to the St. Michael Status Animarum, Karl came in 1885 to the United States. He married Margaret Barthel, the daughter of Wilhelm Barthel and Catharina Ehr. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Valentin Eicher's birth is found in Lengeler Malmedy, Rheinland. The civil registration office was in Reuland. These places are now in Liège Canton of Belgium.
Anne Margarithe Kuborn's birth took place in Doenningen (now Doennange), Luxembourg. Her 31 Oct 1844 birth was recorded on 1 Nov 1844 in the civil registration records of Boevange Clervaux, Luxembourg. See image 498, entry #40 for the 1844 births.
Maria Lambris came from Üdersdorf, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia. She married Nicolaus Burges abt 1839.
Johannes Lindenfelser was born in Ersingen, Baden, Germany on 10 Apr 1831. He left for America on the Geo. F. Patten through Le Havre, France, arriving 20 May 1954 at the Port of New York. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Regina Lindenfelser was born in Ersingen, Baden, Germany on 6 Sep 1824. She left for America on the Geo. F. Patten through Le Havre, France, arriving 20 May 1954 at the Port of New York. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Hugh McGuire, according to his marriage record, came from St. Lambert, Levit, Quebec. This may be St-Lambert-De-Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada. There are no guarantees that this assumption is correct.
Frank Merges came to the United States in 1892. He was born in Detzem, Trier, Rheinland, Prussia on 16 Dec 1868 and christened on 18 Dec 1868 as Franciscus Merges. He was the son of Matthias Merges and Elisabeth Kropf. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Joseph Merkling was born at Lichtenberg, Bas-Rhin, France on 21 Sep 1833. His parents were Thomas Merkling and Magdalena Duerr. He married Margaretha Moellendorf on 21 Sep 1858. They emigrated 22 Aug 1872. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Anna Maria Müller, daughter of Matthias Müller and Anna Maria Langendorf of Virneburg, Adenau, Rheinland, Prussia, was born around 1853 in Virneburg, Adenau, Rheinland, Prussia. Virneburg belongs to the Wanderath, Adenau, Rheinland, Prussia Catholic parish, which is near Baar and Nachtsheim. Anna Maria married Anthony Gilles, son of Peter Gilles and Anna Ritterath. She came to America in 1855 and married in 1869. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Anton Retterath was born 4 Aug 1842 in Herresbach, which was then in the district of Adenau, Rheinland. The church Herresbach belongs to is at Wanderath. Anton's parents were Johannes Retterath and Christina Thelen. Anton left Germany through the Port of Hamburg on 29 Jun 1867. The ship, Germania, arrived on 15 Jul 1867 at the Port of New York. Hamburg image 298-Right. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Maria Anna Roden, daughter of Nicholaus Roden and Anna Maria Thelen, was born 3/4 December 1845 in the parish of Mehren, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia, according to the Status Animarum (village census) of St. Michael Parish. She immigrated to the United States (State of Illinois) with her parents in 1853 and came to Minnesota in 1856. She married Nicholaus Schumacher in 1865. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Nicholaus Roden and Anna Maria Thelen came to America with their daughter, Maria Anna Roden. Maria Anna was born 3/4 December 1845 in the parish of Mehren, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia, according to the Status Animarum (village census) of St. Michael Parish. They immigrated to the United States (State of Illinois) with her parents in 1853 and came to Minnesota in 1856. Anna Maria married Nicholaus Schumacher in 1865. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Margretha Schroeder, wife of Mathias Weinand, was born in Steinsel on 30 Nov 1807. The civil registration records of Steinsel, Luxembourg show her marriage took place on 1 March 1832 in Steinsel. The digital image 1044 of 1497 was found in the civil registration records. According to the Status Animarum of St. Michael, Minnesota, the family left Europe through Antwerp, Belgium and arrived at the port of New York on 29 Apr 1852. The name of the ship was the Camillus. They later arrived (1852) at Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin and left for Minnesota in 1856. The 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1900 Census finds her living in Corcoran. She died on 24 Jun 1901 and is buried in the old St. Michael Cemetery. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Nicholaus Schuhmacher, son of Matthias Schuhmacher and Anna Maria, was born 1837 in Nachtsheim, Mayen, Rheinland, Prussia. The parish registers that have been microfilmed cover a time period before his birth. Civil registration records should be sought out for his birth. Nicholaus immigrated with his parents in 1856. He married Maria Anna Roden in 1865. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Andrew Sieg, son of Peter Sieg and Elisabetha Maul?, was born 8 August 1844 in Schlochau, Schlochau, Westpreussen, which is now Człuchów, Poland. The church records are not available on microfilm. The records may or may not exist. Recommendation: Write: Parafia rzymsko-katolicka p.w. Św. Jakuba Apostoła, Królewska 6, 77-300 Człuchów, Poland. Andrew and his wife, Caroline, boarded the ship Vandalia in Hamburg, Germany on 20 March 1881. They arrived at the port of New York on 6 April 1881. It appears as though she was born in Strasburg, Westpreussen in 1856. If that is the case you may want to check the computer printout for Strasburg, Westprussia. Her parents were Carolus Kopiski and Catharina Karl? To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Nicholas Ulman, son of Matthias Ulman/Uelmen and Christina Schlimpen, was born in Schalkenmehren, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia on 18 Dec 1844. His parents were married in Darscheid, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia on 27 Jan 1842. He and his wife arrived at the port of New York on 25 Apr 1881 on the ship Victoria, from London to New York. (The manifest showed the surname spelled "Melman."
Jacob Vetsch, son of Georg Balthasar Vetsch and Maria Eva Illig, was born 6 March 1824 in Niederlauterbach, Bas-Rhin-France. The link was provided for the civil registration records, which cover the 1793-1882 time period. The church records Niederlauterbach cover the 1683-1804 time period. He first came to St. Louis, Missouri. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Mathias Weinand was born in Steinsel, Luxembourg on 14 Messidor XII of the French Republic. Using the date converter, the date of birth is 3 July 1804 on the Gregorian calendar. (The Status Animarum for St. Michael gives the date of birth as 8 Jun 1804.) Mathias is the son of Johann Weinand and Margretha. The marriage record of Steinsel, Luxembourg gives the marriage date as 1 March 1832. The digital image can be accessed from the civil registration records, using the above-mentioned hyperlink for Steinsel, image 1044 of 1497. The family left Europe through Antwerp, Belgium and arrived at the port of New York on 29 April 1852. The name of the ship was the Camillus. According to Status Animarum, the family came to Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin in 1852 and left for Minnesota in 1856. The 1860, 1870, Census finds him living in Corcoran, where his widow continued to reside. He is buried in the old St. Michael Cemetery. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Mathias Weinand (Weynand) was born 23 June 1835 in Steinsel, Luxembourg. He is the son of Mathias Weinand and Margretha Schroeder. The birth records of Steinsel, Luxembourg are available for research. The family left Europe through Antwerp, Belgium and arrived at the port of New York on 29 April 1852. The name of the ship was the Camillus. According to Status Animarum, the family came to Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin in 1852. They left for Minnesota in 1856, residing in Corcoran, according to the 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1900 Census. He was married to Helena May and was buried in the old St. Michael Cemetery. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Catharina Weinand (Weynand) was born 1 October 1850 in Steinsel, Luxembourg. She is the daughter of Mathias Weinand and Margretha Schroeder. The birth records of Steinsel, Luxembourg can be accessed through the Steinsel hyperlink, image 130 of 1497 of the Steinsel records. The family left Europe through Antwerp, Belgium and arrived at the port of New York on 29 April 1852. The name of the ship was the Camillus. According to Status Animarum, the family came to Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin in 1852. They left for Minnesota in 1856, residing in Corcoran, according to the 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1900 Census. The 1900 Census shows her married to Joseph May. Her mother was living with them at the time.She is buried in the old St. Michael Cemetery. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Peter Weinand was born 15 Jul 1838 in Steinsel, Luxembourg. He is the son of Mathias Weinand and Margretha Schroeder. The birth records of Steinsel, Luxembourg are available for research. The family left Europe through Antwerp, Belgium and arrived at the port of New York on 29 April 1852. The name of the ship was the Camillus. According to Status Animarum, the family came to Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin in 1852. They left for Minnesota in 1856, residing in Corcoran, according to the 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1900 Census. It appears he did not have any connection to St. Michael, other than other family members, including his parents, were buried there. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Susanna Weinand was born 22 Oct 1832 in Steinsel, Luxembourg. She is the daughter of Mathias Weinand and Margretha Schroeder. The birth records of Steinsel, Luxembourg are available for research. The family left Europe through Antwerp, Belgium and arrived at the port of New York on 29 April 1852. The name of the ship was the Camillus. According to Status Animarum, the family came to Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin in 1852. They left for Minnesota in 1856, residing in Corcoran, according to the 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1900 Census. She was married to Martin Delles and was buried in the old St. Michael Cemetery. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Hubert Welter was born 9 Jan 1854 in Obersgegen, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. The church registers were in Körperich, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. According to the 1900 census, Hubert came to the United States in 1872. Microfilms of the Körperich Parish Registers are available through the Wright County Heritage Center in Buffalo, Minnesota (which is an affiliate library of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City). If you live outside of the St. Michael area and would like the address of a family history center near you, click Family History Centers.
Hubert Welter, Sr. was born 13 Jan 1821 in Obersgegen, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. Obersgegen belonged to the Catholic parish at Körperich, Bitburg, Rheinland, Prussia. According to the Status Animarum, he came to St. Michael in May of 1881. The 1900 census record indicated he came in 1880 to the United States. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Katharina Zachman was born 15 Sep 1824 in Ersingen, Baden, Germany. She came to America, first to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1848, then Illinois. Then she and her husband came to St. Michael in 1856. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
George (Johann Georg) Zahler was born in Ettenbeuren, Günzburg, Bayern, Germany. He immigrated to America around 1856 or 1857. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Otto Zahler was born 12 Nov 1847 in Ingstetten, Bayern, Germany. The Ingstetten records can be found in both the Meßhofen and Roggenburg Parish Registers. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Maria Anna Zaun came from Stoffenried, Krumbach, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany in 1856 or 1857. She married in 1831. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.
Peter Zimmer was born (according to the St. Michael Status Animarum) on 25 July 1840 in Mehren, Daun, Rheinland, Prussia. (He is not listed in microfilms of the area.) He is the son of Johann Zimmer and Barbara Willems. He emigrated with his parents to Wisconsin in 1849 and married Brigitta Kennedy, daughter of Thomas Kennedy and Maria Mays (spelling?) in 1870 at Milwaukee. She was born in Ireland in 1848 and came to America in 1866. They were listed in the 1900 census as residing in Otsego Township, Wright, Minnesota. To order microfilm for research, click on links provided in the right column of this page.