The Frankenstein family in Springfield
By: William Coyle
Publisher: Clark County Historical Society
Published: 1967
Place of publication: Springfield, Ohio
Language: eng
Number of pages: 33
Subjects: German Americans; Genealogy
Description: John A. Frankenstein (1789-1842) was born in Germany and married Anna Katherine Volhart (1791-1871). They were the parents of six children all of whom were born in Germany. In 1831 he immigrated to America and settled in Cincinnati. Members of the family were involved in art and literature and became prominent in the nearby community of Springfield. Descendants live in the United States.