Norbert Anthony Gaerthofner

Male 1912 - 1992  (79 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Norbert Anthony Gaerthofner was born on 12 Sep 1912 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA (son of Joseph Frank Gaerthoefner and Marie Magdalene Kaltenbrunn); died on 26 Aug 1992 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA.

    Notes:

    BIOGRAPHY:
    Kenan R Siegel 301 Church St Mt Calvary, WI 53057 United States
    cgul301@hotmail.com
    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/i/e/Kenan-R-Siegel-Mt-Calvary/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0006.html

    Norbert married Beatrice Luella Wirth about 1939. Beatrice (daughter of Michael Wirth and Anna Mary Klaus) was born on 11 Sep 1911 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 30 Jul 2006 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Kathleen Gaerthofner
    2. James Joseph Gaerthofner

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Frank Gaerthoefner was born on 12 Feb 1883 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA (son of Michael Gerthöffner and Mary Schwab); died on 10 Feb 1979 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.

    Notes:

    BIOGRAPHY:
    Kenan R Siegel 301 Church St Mt Calvary, WI 53057 United States
    cgul301@hotmail.com
    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/i/e/Kenan-R-Siegel-Mt-Calvary/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0006.html

    BIOGRAPHY:
    Submitter: Kathleen Lee
    Subject: Re: Viktor Kaltenbrunn's ship
    Message: I know your message was sent a few years ago but I noticed that one of the names listed is very familar to me, my madian name is Garthaffner. My grandfather was Joseph Garthaffner and he had a brother named Frank. Any more info on this family that you may have I would appreciate, I can give you some in return. Hope to hear from you soon!!!

    From Jean Schwonek on 20 Feb 2017: Grandpa was born on Feb. 12 - Lincoln's birthday. There were always visitors coming to see Grandma and Grandpa - relatives, people that were actually 'friends' but I grew up thinking they were relatives because they were treated no less than the family that visited. Two of Grandpa's daughters never married and continued living with them so one of his 'escapes' from all the women in the house was to go into the basement for a cigar or pipe - he had a chair and his pipe stand on a small table in the furnace room - that was 'Grandpa's area' - which we always treated with respect. One of the 'additional' conditions on his death certificate (not cause of death) was blindness and I suspect it was macular degeneration - I'm not sure that was readily diagnosed as such in the '70's. Because of his vision issues his last few years of life he became an AVID radio listener. I remember telling him when I got contacs and thought I'd then have to explain what contacs were - first thing he said was "those are expensive" - his mind was sharp as a tack until the end. He listened to baseball games on the radio (which is were I attribute my love of baseball originated). When we were growing up the only time I remember Grandpa having 'custody' of the T.V. was Friday nights - for the Friday night boxing fights! He was a long-time employee of the Kohler Company (retiring from there) and had the misfortune of being an employee during the famous "strike" that went on for years. At that time as no money was coming into the home, my eldest aunt, Angie, left school and started working and according to my Mom, turned over her entire paycheck to her parents so they had money to live; they also lived in an upper duplex in Sheboygan that his sister & brother-in-law owned during those tough years. His son changed the spelling of the last name (for his subsequent family) to Gaerthofner. Grandpa's uncle (Michael's older brother) who moved back to New York and raised his family in NYC used the spelling Garthoffner. The 'ae' and 'oe' are a challenge because of the umlaut issue - do you use 'a umlaut' , 'e umlaut' ? I have done so many 'searches' over the years with all the variations (not using the 'e's, making the 'f' an 'ff', using one of the 'e's but not the other (Ex. ae, but only 'o', or only 'a', but oe, exchanging 'a' for 'e' and vice versa. There is a Gaerthoefner 'clan' in the Ohio area and as the name is so unusual I'm sure there is a connection but to date I haven't found one. I found a Garthoffner on the NYC census (1850's - don't have the info available at the moment - may have been one of their 'state' census years) so my 'theory' is that Grandpa's grandfather (Michael's father, Franz Joseph) briefly stayed in NYC because there was a relative, I think I have the marriage record of Franz and his first wife in Germany (John and Michael's father). The 'story' was that the wife died on the voyage to the U.S. (Forgive me, I'm doing all this from memory) I believe the 2nd wife was the mother to Michael's younger brother (Joseph) who I never knew existed until I questioned my aunt when I found him in Wisconsin in directories, etc.!

    and

    ALWAYS known as Joe Gaerthoefner, Uncle Joe, etc His children called him Pop.

    His firstborn great-grandson was named Joe after him and he was so flattered by that honor

    Joseph married Marie Magdalene Kaltenbrunn on 27 Sep 1910 in Wisconsin, USA. Marie (daughter of Ludwig Kaltenbrunn and Katherina Riesterer) was born on 3 Jan 1885 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 27 May 1974 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 30 May 1974 in Calvary Cemetery, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Marie Magdalene Kaltenbrunn was born on 3 Jan 1885 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA (daughter of Ludwig Kaltenbrunn and Katherina Riesterer); died on 27 May 1974 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 30 May 1974 in Calvary Cemetery, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.

    Notes:

    BIOGRAPHY:
    Kenan R Siegel 301 Church St Mt Calvary, WI 53057 United States
    cgul301@hotmail.com
    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/i/e/Kenan-R-Siegel-Mt-Calvary/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0006.html

    Submitter: Jean
    Subject: Obituary - Katherine Kaltenbrunn 1852-1942
    Message: This obituary can be found in the Tri-County Record, Kiel, Wisconsin. Issue - Thursday, December 24, 1942 - Page 1, Column 4 Mrs. Katherine Kaltenbrunn, aged 90, oldest member of the St. Gregory parish of St. Nazianz, passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christel, a mile east of St. Nazianz on Sunday morning at 2 o'clock. She had been ill for some time. Mrs. Kaltenbrunn, nee Katherine Riesterer, was born April 18, 1852, in Baden, Germany, and in 1871 came to America, direct to St. Nazianz. In September, 1874, she was married to Louis Kaltenbrunn at St. Nazianz, by the late Rev. P.A. Mutz. After their marriage they bought the farm now occupied by Louis Adelman, where they lived until 1912 when they retired, making their home in the village of St. Nazianz. Fourteen children were born to the couple, four of whom died in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. Anton Schleh died May 31, 1925. Her husband also preceded her in death in January, 1924. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Albert Christel of Valders R.1, Mrs. John Michels and Mrs. Joseph Gaerthoeffner of Sheboygan, Mrs. William Wollersheim of Kiel R. 2, and Mrs. Anton Eberle of Valders R. 1; four sons, Anton of Random Lake, Joseph and Louis of West Allis and Peter of Oakwood; 50 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren, and one great, great-grandchild. Funeral services were held this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Gregory's church and burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiated. Postnote: This is the obituary of my great-grandmother. I have researched the church records and she was married to her husband in August of 1875, not September of 1874 as the obituary states. Her husband was also known as Ludwig.

    Submitter: Jean
    Subject: Viktor Kaltenbrunn's ship
    Message: Cheryl: You have MADE my day! I am so excited to get some information on the ship/immigration date, etc. Thank you! What is the CD? Does you have any details on a name of a town in Baden they immigrated from? Is the Schwoerer related to the man Christine married? (Viktor's daughter from his second wife Eva?) Did you find Eva's immigration? Supposedly she was from Baden too - Geigel I think was her maiden name. Viktor may have had a sister - a found a Katherina Kaltenbrunen who died in the convent - not sure if she was a nun or just lived there as she was single. Because the name is so familiar I thought there might be a connection. Viktor's first wife's maiden name was Catherine Stoll - any other Stoll's? What about a Math. Wollersheim or Anton Schleh? One of Math. sons and Anton married a granddaughter of Viktor's. Could you check some other names? Katherine Riesterer (Viktor's daughter- in-law, Maurus Riesterer (may have been an uncle of hers - apparently she did not come over with her parents. Felix Pfefferle (his son was a witness at [Viktor's son] Ludwig's marriage, Frank/Franz Schwab - his grandson married one of Viktor's granddaughters, Franz Joseph Garthoffner/Garthaffner/Gothofner/Gaerthoeffner (multiple spellings)- his grandson married one of Viktor's granddaughters. I would so appreciate any info you might find and pass along. Have you looked for an actual ship's passenger list yet? Don't forget to give me info on the CD - I might need to order one of those. Thanks again. Can I do anything to help you? How are you related to Viktor? I have quite a bit of info on the children from his second family and would be happy to pass that along or mail you copies.

    BIOGRAPHY: KATHERINE KALTENBRUN Cemetery #21 (sent in by researcher-see contributors page) This obituary can be found in the Tri-County Record, Kiel, Wisconsin. Issue Thursday, December 24, 1942 - Page 1, Column 4 Mrs. Katherine Kaltenbrunn, aged 90, oldest member of the St. Gregory parish of St. Nazianz, passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christel, a mile east of St. Nazianz on Sunday morning at 2 o'clock. She had been ill for some time. Mrs. Kaltenbrunn, nee Katherine Riesterer, was born April 18, 1852, in Baden, Germany, and in 1871 came to America, direct to St. Nazianz. In September, 1874, she was married to Louis Kaltenbrunn at St. Nazianz, by the late Rev. P.A. Mutz. After their marriage they bought the farm now occupied by Louis Adelman, where they lived until 1912 when they retired, making their home in the village of St. Nazianz. Fourteen children were born to the couple, four of whom died in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. Anton Schleh died May 31, 1925. Her husband also preceded her in death in January, 1924. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Albert Christel of Valders R.1, Mrs. John Michels and Mrs. Joseph Gaerthoeffner of Sheboygan, Mrs. William Wollersheim of Kiel R. 2, and Mrs. Anton Eberle of Valders R. 1; four sons, Anton of Random Lake, Joseph and Louis of West Allis and Peter of Oakwood; 50 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren, and one great, great-grandchild. Funeral services were held this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Gregory's church and burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiated. Postnote: This is the obituary of my great-grandmother. I have researched the church records and she was married to her husband in August of 1875, not September of 1874 as the obituary states. Her husband was also known as Ludwig.

    Notes:

    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/i/e/Kenan-R-Siegel-Mt-Calvary/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0600.html

    Children:
    1. Angeline Philomena Gaerthoefner was born on 21 Aug 1911 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 6 Jun 2011 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 10 Jun 2011 in Calvary Cemetery, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.
    2. 1. Norbert Anthony Gaerthofner was born on 12 Sep 1912 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 26 Aug 1992 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA.
    3. Alverna Helen Gaerthoefner was born on 12 Sep 1913 in Wisconsin, USA; died on 10 Apr 1999 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 14 Apr 1999 in Calvary Cemetery, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.
    4. RoseMarie Ann Gaerthoefner was born on 17 Apr 1921 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 19 Oct 2011 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Michael Gerthöffner was born on 18 Jul 1848 in Blankenborn, Pfalz, Bayern; was christened on 19 Jul 1848 in Blankenborn, Pfalz, Bayern (son of Franz Joseph Gerthöffner and Elisabetha Mohr); died on 1 Oct 1920 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA.

    Notes:

    BIOGRAPHY:
    Submitter: Jean
    Subject: Obituary - Michael Gaerthoeffner 1848-1920 St. Nazianz
    Message: This obituary can be found in the Tri-County Record, Kiel, , Wisconsin. Issue - Thursday, October 7, 1920 Page 4, Column 1 Michael Gaerthoeffner, a well-known resident of the county, passed away on the homestead farm of his son Joseph near here last Friday, after a lingering illness with diabetes. The deceased was a native of Germany, where he was born July 18, 1848; he came to this country with his parents, who settled in this section. Mr. Gaerthoeffner was married about 45 years ago to Mary Schwab, who preceded him in death 3 1/2 years ago. He was a carpenter by trade but was a farmer for a number of years past. He is survived by seven children, viz: Edward, George and Joseph of St. Nazianz and Theodore of Antigo, Mrs. Martin Lutz, Mrs. Jos. Lutz and Mrs. Frank Resch of Sheboygan; also one brother, Joseph of Sheboygan, 22 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The funeral took place on Monday forenoon, from St. Gregory's church, with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Deibele officiated.

    More About Michael Gaerthoeffner:
    Age at death (Facts Page): 73 yrs.
    Burial Information: Date: Unknown, Place: St. Gregory's Cemetery, St. Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
    Cause of Death: Diabetis Mellitis - 1 year
    Census Residence1: 1860, New York City, NY
    Census Residence2: August/1870, Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
    Census Residence5: 1920, E.D. 90, Pg 13A, Eaton Township, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
    State Census Residence2: 1875, Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
    Occupation: 1883, Carpenter
    Time of Death: 11:00 a.m.

    Notes for Michael Gaerthoeffner:
    1920 Census: Michael is living with son Joseph, daughter-in-law Marie, and their children.

    Top of Form 1 SCHWAB -> GAERTHOEFFNER - Wisconsin
    Posted by: Joachim EITEL (ID *****1853) Date: October 06, 2002 at 16:09:58
    of 503
    Bottom of Form 1
    SCHWAB -> GAERTHOEFFNER - Wisconsin Hello, I am looking for the descendents of 7 Brothers sisters . Edward GAERTHOEFFNER George GAERTHOEFFNER Joseph GAERTHOEFFNER Theodore GAERTHOEFFNER Hel. GAERTHOEFFNER married Jos. LUTZ in 1902 ?? GAERTHOEFFNER married Martin LUTZ ?? GAERTHOEFFNER married Frank RESCH Their parents were Michael GAERTHOEFFNER (b. 1848) and Mary SCHWAB (b. 1850) lived in St. Nazianz, WI I can share my Information on the family of their maternal Grandmother?s German ancestry (SCHWAB) back to the early 1700?s. Best Regards from Hiroshima, Japan, Joachim M. Eitel

    Joachim: I am a descendant of these Gaerthoefner-Lutz's. What do you need to know about the families you list and how are you related? I am MOST interested in your Schwab ancestry as I have long searched for this. I can trace the Schwab's back to only Joseph Schwab and Anna Maria Witt in the late 1700s. Most anxious to learn what you can share. Tom Lutz
    Top of Form 1 Posted by: Clay Luper (ID *****9044) Date: January 31, 2004 at 23:53:55
    In Reply to: Re: SCHWAB -> GAERTHOEFFNER - Wisconsin <370.html> by Tom Lutz of 503
    Bottom of Form 1
    Hi, Do you find any Luper's in your Gaerthoeffner lines as ancestors or descendants. I'm also curious about the Connell's or the Maxies? Do you see this family as Gardhoffner also? Thanks for any help in advance. Clay Luper clnisltslr@msn.com

    Dear Tom, I will directly reply by e-mail, attaching some files. Best Regards, Joachim

    Top of Form 1 Re: SCHWAB -> GAERTHOEFFNER - Wisconsin
    Posted by: Tom Lutz (ID *****1068) Date: April 05, 2004 at 08:06:23
    In Reply to: Re: SCHWAB -> GAERTHOEFFNER - Wisconsin <371.html> by Joachim EITEL of 503
    Bottom of Form 1
    Joachim: How are you? It has been a long time since we last shared information and I hope this message this reaches you. I continue to search for information about the "Maria/Mary" who married Franz Xaver "Frank" Schwab about 1850, and who came to St.Nazianz, WI about 1862. The last time we communicated, you provided me much information about the Schwab's but did not have much information about Mary. I have since learned that her maiden name was something like Pflester, Pfister or Fischer, and that she may have been born in Baden on 26 Mar 1824. Also, I have since learned that Frank Schwab came to NY City from Germany in Feb 1844, but it is unknown whether they married in Baden or America. Do you know if there were Pflester's, Pfister's or Fischer's that married with Schwab's in Hofstetten, Baden? Please let me know. Thank you. Tom Lutz

    Michael married Mary Schwab on 13 Apr 1875 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA. Mary was born on 12 Aug 1850 in New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1917 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Schwab was born on 12 Aug 1850 in New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1917 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA.

    Notes:

    Submitter: Tom Lutz
    Subject: Frank and Mary Schwab of Manitowoc Co, WI
    Message: Looking for information about the ancestries of Franz Xavier "Frank" Schwab, b.1811 (place unknown) and his wife, Mary Pfister, b.1824 (place unknown). Frank and Mary had eight known children; 1) Mary (my gr gr grndmthr) born 1850 in NY, MI or WI and who married Michael Gaerthoefner in Manitowoc Co, WI, 2) Frank born 1854 (place unknown), 3) Joseph? born place and date unknown and who married Rosa Sprang, 4) Edward born 1862 somewhere in MI and who married Margaret Ann McCabe in WI, 5) Ambrose born 1863 in MI or Manitowoc Co, WI and who married Annie Kautza likely in WI, 6) Rudolf born 1866 in Manitowoc Co, WI, 7) Wisebold? born about 1867 (place unknown), 8) John born 1869 in Manitowoc Co, WI, Would also appreciate any info about Frank and Mary's location in MI before coming to Manitowoc Co, WI. It's also possible that Frank had a prior or later marriage to a Johanna Fischer. Tom Lutz

    AMBROSE SCHWAB Cemetery #21 This obituary can be found in the Tri-County Record, Kiel, Wisconsin. Issue - Thursday, February 23, 1928 - Page 4, Column 1 - St. Nazianz News. Ambrose Schwab, 65, passed away at his home here Wednesday, after a lingering illness. He was one of the old residents of this village, having been born and raised in this community. Mr. Schwab was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schwab, both of whom died a number of years ago. He was united in marriage with Miss Anna Kautzer about thirty-seven years ago. They settled on a farm west of this village and resided there until the time of Mr. Schwab's death. He is survived by his wife, three children, Leo and Mrs. August Leonard of Sheboygan, Mrs. Richard Flechsig of Milwaukee, two brothers, John and Joseph of Washington, and one sister, Mrs. Katie Weiss of Chicago. Funeral services were held from St. Gregory's church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht sang a requiem mass and officiated at the short services at the cemetery adjoining the church. The Catholic Knights, of whom Mr. Schwab was a member, attended the services in a body. The following from out of town attended the funeral of Ambrose Schwab: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Flechsig and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Roeming of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. August Leonard and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garthoeffner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lutz, and Mrs. Martin Lutz of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kautzer of Kiel; Mr. and Mrs. C. Lutzke of Liberty; Mr. and Mrs. August Schwalbe and Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Schwalbe of near Chilton.

    Notes:

    GARTHOFFER: Michael m: 13 Apr. 1875 (co. mar. index v.4 p.92) to: Mary Schwab

    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth Gaerthoeffner was born on 20 Feb 1876 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died in May 1947 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.
    2. Edward J. Gaerthoeffner was born on 17 Aug 1877 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 11 Oct 1930 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Saint Gregory's Cemetery, Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA.
    3. Anna Helena Gaerthoeffner was born on 26 Jul 1879 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 20 Sep 1936 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.
    4. George F. Gaerthoefner was born on 27 Jul 1881 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 16 Sep 1959 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 19 Sep 1959 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Wilson, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.
    5. 2. Joseph Frank Gaerthoefner was born on 12 Feb 1883 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 10 Feb 1979 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.
    6. Thomas Gaerthoeffner was born on 26 Jan 1885 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 26 Jan 1885 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA.
    7. Clara Christina Gaerthoeffner was born on 5 May 1887 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died in in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.
    8. Theodor J. Gaerthoeffner was born on 28 Dec 1888 in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 20 Aug 1971 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 23 Aug 1971 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Wilson, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.

  3. 6.  Ludwig Kaltenbrunn was born on 25 Oct 1851 in Eberfingen, Waldshut, Baden; was christened on 29 Oct 1851 in Eberfingen, Waldshut, Baden; died on 25 Jun 1924 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA.

    Ludwig married Katherina Riesterer on 25 Aug 1875 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA. Katherina was born on 4 Apr 1852 in Deutschland; died on 20 Dec 1942 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Katherina Riesterer was born on 4 Apr 1852 in Deutschland; died on 20 Dec 1942 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA.
    Children:
    1. 3. Marie Magdalene Kaltenbrunn was born on 3 Jan 1885 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 27 May 1974 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 30 May 1974 in Calvary Cemetery, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Franz Joseph Gerthöffner was born on 4 Aug 1809 in Böllenborn, Pfalz, Bayern; was christened on 5 Aug 1809 in Böllenborn, Pfalz, Bayern (son of Johannes Georg Gerthöffner and Margaretha Mandery); died on 18 Jun 1876 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA.

    Notes:

    Die Familien von Birkenhördt, Böllenborn, Blankenborn und Reisdorf
    1800-1875 von Andreas Drieß
    Band 2, Seite 70, 71
    Tagelöhner in Blankenborn

    BIOGRAPHY:
    Joachim Eitel jeitel@violin.ocn.ne.jp
    Gaerthoeffner/Gaerthoefner/Garthoffner/Garthofner/etc.-Bavaria to U.S.
    Author: Jean Date: 6 Oct 2004 1:21 AM GMT
    Surnames: Gaerthoeffner, Gaerthoefner, Garthoffner, Garthofner
    Classification: Query
    I am trying to locate anyone researching the Gaerthoefner name. There are numerous spellings of the name in the LDS IGI-index; primarily from the Bavaria area of Germany. I believe the variations in spelling are a result of the two umlauts in the name. One family, Franz Joseph emmigrated approx. 1858, living for awhile in New York, eventually moving to Wisconsin. One son returned to New York. We have identified that son's descendants. There is a question re: Franz as to whether he lost his first wife and remarried - I have not been able to prove or disprove that theory to date. On the 1860 census for New York City Franz was living in the same household with Michael (who could be a brother, cousin, etc.) - I have not been able to track that line. I know there are people with that family name living in other states (not Wisconsin or New York). I suspect they are from another line and due to the rarity of that surname I suspect all are somehow related. Anyone researching the name please contact me via email or this msg. board. Thank you.


    Immigration between abt 1850 and 1858

    Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
    Name: Francois Joseph Gerthofer Year: 1846 Place: New York Source Publication Code: 8123.10 Primary Immigrant: Gerthofer, Francois Joseph Annotation: Date of emigration with intended destination. Author used several sources; although most of the entries were extracted from the Alsace Emigration index, a microfilmed card file which is among the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Year and place of birth and occupation are also provided. Source Bibliography: SCHRADER-MUGGENTHALER, CORNELIA. The Alsace Emigration Book. Vol. 1. Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1989. 277p. Page: 81


    CENSUS:
    1860:
    Notes for Franz Joseph Gaerthoeffner:
    I found Franz on the 1860 census in New York City, living in the same (or next) household as the Michael Gerthoffner I found on the 1850 census. Could this be a brother or other relative to Franz? Is this why son John went back to New York - to stay with other relatives before marrying Katherine Grimm?

    1870:
    Name: Joseph gotthofter Age in 1870: 52 Estimated Birth Year: 1817 Birthplace: Bavaria / Bayern Home in 1870: Eaton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Kiel Roll: M593_1723 Page: 77 Image: 154 Year: 1870

    More About Franz Joseph Gaerthoeffner:
    Age at death (Facts Page): 67 yrs.
    Burial Information: Date Unknown, Place: St. Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
    Census Residence1: 1860, New York City, NY
    Census Residence2: August/1870, Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
    Emigration: Abt. 1858, from Germany to New York
    Intention (to Naturalize): 1858, filed in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

    Additional Notes:
    Death Record from St. Nazianz Parish, recorded by Rev. Peter Mutz, 1862-1880 Parish Records, copy found on microfiche at Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Record is written in a combination of German and English words. Difficult to transcribe. In March, 2002 Jean Schwonek attended a workshop offered through the Max Kade Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on "Reading Old German Script" conducted by Dr. Helmut Schmahl and Karyl Rommelfanger. Ms. Rommelfanger is from Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Dr. Schmahl is a faculty member in the History Department at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany. He is a visiting scholar at the Max Kade Institute during the Spring of 2002. I asked Dr. Schmahl and Ms. Rommelfanger for assistance in transcribing the death record on Franz. Death record states his date of death, place of death, age at death, and that he was buried the following day, 19th of June in godsacre. According to Dr. Schmahl, that is an old term for cemetery. There is no mention of place of birth, date of birth or parents names. Franz was the 16th death recorded for that year in the church record.

    January 2003: Researched the "Germans to America" series by Ira Glazier and P. Wm. Filby. Went through the name index for Volumes 11 through 13 which covers the dates April 1857 to December 1860. Checked all last name beginning with "G", looked for any family group with the first names: Franz and/or Joseph, John or Johann, Michael or Michel. Did not find any family "G" with these three individuals.

    Notes for Catherina Helbert:
    Per verbal information from John's descendants in New York:
    They were told that John & Michael's mother died at sea during the voyage to the United States.
    Catherine Helbert is Franz' second wife and the mother of Joseph.
    NONE OF THIS HAS BEEN VERIFIED by Jean Schwonek

    Catherina appears on 1860 census with Franz, John and Michael (Joseph unborn). If this is his 2nd wife, he married her prior to 1860 federal census.

    More About Catherina Helbert:
    Age at death (Facts Page): 84 yrs.
    Burial Information: Date Unknown, Place: St. Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
    Census Residence1: 1860, New York City, NY
    Cause of Death: Kidney Disease - approx. 2 weeks
    Medical Information: Secondary - Dropsy
    Occupation: Homemaker

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    GARTHOLFUER: Franz J.......Jun. 18, 1876 Cem.#22, Franz Joseph Garthofner, same date

    BURIAL: http://www.2manitowoc.com/22.html
    GARTHOFNER: Franz Joseph.....Jun. 18, 1876/67 yr. (co. index, Garthoefner) Gaerthoefner, Franz Joseph (1811-Jun 18, 1876 ?husband of Katherine nee Hilbert ?born Baden ?arrived in New York in Aug. of 1858) ?no stone

    Franz married Elisabetha Mohr on 27 Jan 1842 in Blankenborn, Pfalz, Bayern. Elisabetha (daughter of Franz Lorenz Mohr and Margaretha Weber) was born on 18 Jan 1810 in Schaidt, Pfalz; was christened on 18 Jan 1810 in Schaidt, Pfalz; died on 31 Dec 1858 in Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elisabetha Mohr was born on 18 Jan 1810 in Schaidt, Pfalz; was christened on 18 Jan 1810 in Schaidt, Pfalz (daughter of Franz Lorenz Mohr and Margaretha Weber); died on 31 Dec 1858 in Wisconsin, USA.
    Children:
    1. Johannes Gerthöffner was born on 2 Sep 1844 in Blankenborn, Pfalz, Bayern; was christened on 4 Sep 1844 in Blankenborn, Pfalz, Bayern; died on 4 Jul 1908 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA.
    2. 4. Michael Gerthöffner was born on 18 Jul 1848 in Blankenborn, Pfalz, Bayern; was christened on 19 Jul 1848 in Blankenborn, Pfalz, Bayern; died on 1 Oct 1920 in Saint Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA.