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WILLIFORD-SIMON.
Any information on the family of David WILLIFORD would be appreciated. His wife, (name unknown) died in childbirth on 24 Nov. 1905 having a daughter, Grace WILLIFORD (b.24 Nov 1905, Kendall Co., d.22 Jul 1929).Grace (m. 3 Feb, 1923) was the 2nd wife of Christian SIMON(b.10 Feb.1877-d.6 May 1940). Children: Agnes Louise and Edward Lee SIMON. Grace had two sisters, Bertha and Rita, 1 brother Jesse.
Joy Daniels Sun Feb 2 13:24:38 1997

TABOR.
Shipman TABER/TABOR was found in Rusk Co.,TX in 1850, himself, wife Elizabeth and son David C. all born in TN. Daughter Martha and son William born in AR, son James born in TX. Where was Shipman before 1850 and after 1850. Son William found in Johnson Co., TX. What happened to Shipman? Where did he die? Any and all help needed and greatly appreciated on this. Sudie TABOR. Sat Jan 11 19:06:20 1997

FISHER-MILLER COLONY.
Wanting information from all descendants of colonists from Fisher and Miller's Colony. I have indexes of Contracts (papers signed in Germany to join the Society). I am now compiling a list of people that actually received land within the colony.
Patrick O'Neill Mon Feb 17 1997

VOGES.
I would appreciate any information on these family members: Addie Potter VOGES, Fritz VOGES, Louis VOGES.
Gayle Gray GrossWed Feb 19 1997

GEHRER.
Have information on the family of Julius Georg-Christina Maria Gehrer family tree. Would like to trade information with interested family members.
David Young Sun Mar 9 22:50:58 1997

THEIN-SCHLESSINGER.
Searching for the descendants of John Dietrich THEIN, and Catherine Elizabeth GEMBLER THEIN SCHLESSINGER. John b. ca 1880. mar. Catherine, 1 Jun 1859, Bexar Co. Daughter, Anna Mary THEIN. Catherine b.20 Apr 1842. mar. and div. Romel SCHESSINGER. She is buried as Kate SCHESSINGER, 1910, St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co. Would also like descendants of Wm. Henry PARKER, b.8 Apr 1843 and Mary Ann THEIN, b. 25 Jan 1865, Bexar Co. Tx. d., 12 Feb 1937; children, Emma and Ora.
EDNA FELPS - Mon May 12 1997

WARRING.
Does anyone have any information concerning parents of Virginia R FLIPPIN WARRING? She was born in Texas in 1848, married to Dr. Horace S WARRING; sister to my gr gr grandfather, William FLIPPIN, born in 1837. Dr. WARRING and Virginia were listed in the 1910 census of Kendall County, Texas.
Carolyn CriderSun May 4 21:10:27 1997

GOVER
Looking for relatives of my gggrandfather, Sam Gover, who is buried in Short Cemetery, Kendall County. My grandfather was Louis Patrick Gover. He had four wives one of which was Orie May JUDD. Any info would be most welcome. Patricia Bennett Fri Jun 13 17:25:25 1997

BONNET
Charles Bonnet, oldest son of Philip Daniel Bonnet, arrived with his parents from Nassau, Germany in 1845 through Indianola, then settled in Boerne in the 1850s. Charles married a Klemm and had a number of children. Later he married Catherine Farschon and had a second family. Would appreciate corresponding with family members who have pictures or any documents about this family.
Kenneth BonnetSun Jul 6 08:04:46 1997

HEUERMANN.
I am searching for any descendants of William HEUERMANN who might be researching the same name. William HEUERMANN was born abt 1828 in Prussia. His wife, Caroline, also born in Prussia. Children: William (b 1865), George ( b 1859), Lina (b 1861, Charles (b 1862), Dorothea ( b 1863), Mina (b 1865), Emma (b 1868), and Louis (b 1870. William and family lived in Comfort, Tx, maybe in San Antonio at one time. All information appreciated.
Mary Huermann Lusk Sat Aug 16 22:03:35 1997

SCHUETZ-FRIES
Requesting info re: parents (Ludwig SCHUETZ and Maria M. --nee Hild-- SCHUETZ) of Carl SCHUETZ (b. 11Apr1838 in Ger., d. 8Aug1923) who on 23Jun1861 married Katharian FRIES (b. 5Jan1840 in Ger., d. 15Feb1909) in New Braunfels, Comal Co, TX. Ludwig & Maria M. SCHUETZ had one other known child who died aboard ship "Harriet" coming to U.S. and who was buried at sea--his or her name unknown. Would appreciate any and all info re: these families. SCHUETZ, HILD, FRIES. Thank you!
E WRIGHT Wed Sep 3 07:34:31 1997

NELSON, HENDERSON, DAVISON: I am researching a Dr. Francis Hamer NELSON, from Mississippi; 2 known children born in Kendall County: Francis John NELSON b: 3 Dec 1873 and James Frederick NELSON b: 20 Nov 1874, their daughter Elizabeth Elzira "Daisy Mae" may have also been born in Kendall County. Looking for marriage records between NELSON and a Anna DAVISON, from England. Thanks to Kathryn Adam Hurst's transcribing the 1870 Federal Census I now believe that Dr. NELSON married Anna DAVISON about 1872-3, more than likely in Kendall County. Also, shows a William HENDERSON with wife: Elisabeth and their children and an E. NELSON just below. Dr. NELSON had a sister Elisabeth that married a William L. HENDERSON in Mississippi and also, his mother was named Elzira NELSON, from Mississippi. Anyone having any information as to NELSON, DAVISON, and HENDERSON, please contact me. I have lots more info.
Marie Talbott Wed Sep 24 23:18:24 1997

Edna Felps -
EDNA FELPS is searching for the descendants of the following whose children probably located in Kendall County: Ruby Bertha DANZ b. 19 Sep 1902 d. Jan 3 1994; Married Harry Otto HEIMAN b. 19 sept.1897 d. 16 Feb. 1955. Max William DANZ b.15 Oct. 1904 D. Dec 27 1990; married Emma Anna HERBORT b.23 Mar 1906, d. 3 May 1988; Claudia Alma DANZ b.4 Aug 1906; Married Edwin Gustav HERBORT b. 12 May 1904 d. 31 Aug 1992.; Erwin August DANZ b. 6 Sept 1908 d. 26 May 1951; Victor E. DANZ b. 15 JUn 1911 D. 6 Sept.1930;Nora Cornelia DANZ b May 31 1913 D. 17 Sept 1977;married Bennie D.KIRCHNER b.3 Oct 1911 d. 13 Feb 1985.; Leroy Milton DANZ b.7 SEP 1916 Married Laura DURST b.17 AUG. 1905, d. 16 OCT 1981.Would like to correspond with any of these descendants. Please contact me,
Edna Felps or Doris Gilpatrick- Sun Oct 26 1997

LEEDER-REINHARD.
Searching for the descendants of CAROLINA SOPHIE REINHARD b. Jun. 20 1864 d. May 31 ,1928,married EDWARD GUSTAV LEEDER b. FEB 20 1853 in Konigsburg, Germany .d. Nov.11 ,1940. They are both buried in the Comfort Cemetery,Comfort Kendall Co. Tx.They had 8 children, Albert W. LEEDER b Feb 1882, d. Jan .18 1974,Married ANNA HELMKE Child # 2 OTTO HENRY LEEDER b. May 31 1883, Married ADELA HELMKE; CHILD # 3 AUGUST ERNST LEEDER , m. ALICE YOUNGBLOOD; Child #4 RUDOLF GEORGE LEEDER, b Jan 6 1889, m. EDNA WHITEWORTH; Child # 5 ADELA IRENE LEEDER b. Dec 15 1894; Child #6 Richard LEEDER b. Nov 15 1894, m. IDA PRAUSE Child #7 ALMA BETTIE LEEDER b. Aug 19, 1897, m. Paul Schuetze,Albert Wienwenfeld Child # 8 GUSTAV EDWARD LEEDER, b.Jul. 22 1903 m. IDA MAE PRESSLER;
I am continuing the research on FREDRICH DUELM and DORETHA HOLZHAUSEN that was started by the Late VERNON STREY.All of the above are descendants of the DUELM Family. I would like to correspond with any member of the family.I am the great grand daughter of FRIEDRICH{ FRITZ] DUELM and AUGUSTA Katherina FROELICH and the Great grand daughter of KARL DUELM and WILHELMINA DONSBACH. My parents were 3rd cousins. Edna Felps.
Edna Felps Sun Oct 26 1997

MARQUARDT. It has been recently discovered that the Marquardt families in Texas are related. The three families descend from a common ancestor, Johann Gottfried Marquardt of Rottenacker, Saxony. This was made clear during research on Christoph Friedrich M�ller who married Maria Fredericka Marquardt, a daughter of Johann G. Marquardt. Her brothers Christoph Gottfried Marquardt and Johann Edmann Gottlieb Marquardt emigrated to Texas in 1855.
A preliminary copy of the M�ller-Marquardt-Perner family history printed Sept 1997 is available at the Boerne and Comfort libraries to help you see the format of this history being compiled by Delray Fischer. If you believe you are a descendant of one of these families that settled in the Comfort-Sisterdale area, we need information and birth dates on your family, your brothers & sisters, your parents, grandparents, and your children. Any bits and pieces of data will be helpful. Delray Fischer

NICHOLS. Interested in contacting descendants of two related families who moved to Kendall County, Tx from Williamson Co., TN during the 19th century. Family #1 is that of George W. NICHOLS, b.abt 1820 and wife, Lucy Jane YOUNG, b. 22 Aug 1822, d. 11 Dec 1890. Married Dec. 1838 in TN, moved to Kendall Co. abt. 1851. Son John Allen NICHOLS married Ann BIERSCHWALE. Lived near Comfort.
Family #2 is that of William Overton Smithson, b abt 1823, and wife Mary Jane NICHOLS. She was a sister of George W. NICHOLS; children of Allen NICHOLS, b 1788, Newberry Co., S.C., and his wife, Eve b.abt 1795,S.C.
Carl W. Nichols, Atlanta, Ga. Tue Feb 24 14:40:25 1998

BRATRICH. I saw BRATRICH name in Cemetery listing of Comfort, Texas. Would be interested in contacting descendants of the couple. Do you know: When did they arrive in America? Where did they live in Germany?
Wolf Bratrich, R”merweg 37, 87459 Pfronten, Germany
Wolfgang Bratrich Sun, 12 Apr 1998 23:50:19

NEWMAN. I am looking for descendants of George Newman, b. 1882-84 in AL, went to TX in early 1900s. His parents were Patrick Henry Newman and Octavia Hadder. He was in Harris Co. briefly and may have lived for a while in Smith Co. with relatives. I see the name and dates in a Boerne Cemetery listing. Would like to contact anyone who may know the identity of that George Newman.
Barbara Caine Thu, 9 Jul 1998 09:52:03

REMLING. Looking for descendant of John Remling(b. Prussia 1818) and Catharine(Unknown, b. Prussia 1826). Both are listed in the 1870 Kendall County Census, along with their children Nickolaus(b.1850),William(b.1852) and Mary(b.1854). Mary is my great-grandmother. Mary married Reuben Light about 1870 and they had Agnes(My grandmother), Julie, Suzie, Fred, Lucinda, Jessie and Ben. I have plenty of information of the Light lineage, but none on the other children of John and Catharine Remling. Will be happy to share any info I have and would welcome any help. George Menges Slidell, La.
Fri, 10 Jul 1998 10:39:22 -0500

FLATHOUSE. I am looking for information about August P. FLATHOUSE who married first Fannie BACON and then married Mrs. Marie ZUELECKE and lived in Boerne in the 1930s.
Pat Flathouse Wed, 16 Sep 1998 10:35:45 -0700

SMITH.I am searching for family data on Kate (Smith) who married Robert Hobbs in Kendall Co. They are buried in the Smith Cemetery. Is this Smith Cem a part of Kate's family? Robert Hobbs parents were Charlie Hobbs and Martha Hand. Family members say Charlie was depot agent in Boerne in the first part of the 1900's. Martha may have married someone named Covey after Charlie died in 1917. Any help appreciated.Patsy Hand, Victoria, TX>
Patsy Hand Wed, 28 Oct 1998 08:58:29 -0600

OCHSE. Hoping to locate information on Julius Ochse--1822-1872 and spouse, Auguste Johanna Schaefer--1823-1905. Their 7th child was my Great- Grandmother, Antonie OCHSE--1860-1929. She married Albert Bodemann. Any information appreciated. Emma EdwardsSat, 28 Nov 1998 22:01:32 EST

O'BRYANT. I wish information about Bertha D. O'Bryant, b. 1924 d. 1963 and Robert P. O'Bryant, b.1904 and died in 1976. Both are buried in Boerne Cemetery.
William SmithFri, 25 Dec 1998 20:26:36

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COLBAUGH, POTTER, GUIN
John Jesse COLBAUGH married Martha Ann "Mattie" POTTER on 22 Apr 1869 in Comfort, Kendall Co, Texas. John Jesse born 3 Mar 1847 Ark to John and Elizabeth COLBAUGH, died 15 Sep 1915 San Angelo, Tom Green Co, Texas. Mattie born 9 Oct 1855 Bastrop, Texas to Andrew Jackson and Emmelia GUIN POTTER, died 8 Feb 1944 San Angelo, Tom Green Co, Texas. 9 children. Have COLBAUGH and some POTTER info to share.
Dana GardWed, 3 Feb 1999 8:50:00 p.m.

RUSCH, STAHMANN
I am looking for information on my ancestors, Emil RUSCH and his wife, Bertha STAHMANN, who were early settlers of Comfort, Texas.
Debbie GiesenschlagThu,04 Feb 1999,11:30:08

ZUMWALT.
Searching for descendants of James Adam Zumwalt and Mary Fredrick Zumwalt. They were on the 1900 census list for Kendall, County. He was the son of Andrew and Harriett Ann Zumwalt.
Shirley ReynoldsThu, 4 Mar 1999 00:21:58 EST

BOEHM/BOEHME.
Seeking descendants of Traugott and Juliann Boehm/Boehme.
I am the granddaughter of his brother Carl Boehm/Boehme. Carrie Mae Laxton Sun, 14 Mar 1999 13:48:48 -0600

SMITH.
I am working on the Smith Family History. One of my husband's ancestors, Polly Smith married John Cravey. Polly's sister, Nancy Lea, married Ben Cravey. They are daughters of Henry Marion Smith. These girls are also sisters to Jefferson Davis Smith and Clinton L. Smith who were captured by the Indians There is a John Cravey buried in the Cravey Cemetery in Kendall County. Seeking additional information on this person.
Carlene SmithSun, 14 Mar 1999 13:48:48

BONNET. Seeking member of the BONNET family to share information. Shannon KellyWed, 31 Mar 1999 12:48:20

OPPERMANN.
Seeking information on August OPPERMANN and his parents and siblings. I am the great- granddaughter of August Oppermann and his wife, Ida Schwarz Oppermann. Need information on the OPPERMANN side of the family.
Sharon Bohan Mon, 7 June 1999 13:48:48 -0600