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John Underwood

John Underwood was born in 1788 to Joseph Underwood and Elizabeth Coggeshall.

John Underwood married Catherine Field.

Children of John Underwood and Catherine Field:

1. Elizabeth Underwood

John Underwood died on April 11th, 1851.

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Find A Grave Index," database, *FamilySearch* (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVKD-24KM : 13 December 2015), John C Underwood, 1851; Burial, , Lenawee, Michigan, United States of America, Crane Cemetery; citing record ID 40283041, *Find a Grave*, http://www.findagrave.com.
Lillian Christine Skahaen

Lillian "Lil" Christine Skahaen was born on February 9th, 1876 in Nevada City, California to Patrick Skahaen and Catherine Quirk.

In 1900, Lily was a school teacher at Santa Maria.

She lived with her sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and William Sexton, in San Francisco while attending San Francisco State Normal School.

Lillian lived at 1224 Chorro Street in San Luis Obispo, California. Her niece, Verda Shurtleff, lived with her for a few years.

In 1947, Lillian inherited a house at 412 W. Main Street in Grass Valley, California when her sister, Theresa Mulroy, passed away.

Lillian Christine Skahaen passed away on Wednesday, March 3rd, 1971 in San Louis Obispo, California. A rosary at Reis Colonial Chapel in San Luis Obispo was held on March 5th and a Requiem Mass at Old Mission Church in San Luis Obispo was held on March 6th, at 10am. She is interred at Odd Fellows Cemetery in San Luis Obispo.

#### **References**

1. ↑ Delayed Certificate of Birth of Kathryn Lois Kelly, State of California, Department of Public Health, 16 September 1966. Document in the possession of Marilyn (Hagerman) Miller on 14 March 2016.
2. ↑ Mrs. C. Skeahan obituary. Grass Valley, California, Grass Valley Daily Union.
3. ↑ Norma Lucille Kelly, (nlsirish@aol.com), "Aunt Lillian," Message to Wesley Miller on 16 October 2015 [This message states that Lillian Skahaen lived with William and Agnes (Skahaen) Sexton when she was attending San Francisco State Normal School.]
4. ↑ Plea for Probate in Mulroy, Grass Valley, California.
5. ↑ Lillian C. Pezzoni Funeral Card. In the possession of Marilyn (Hagerman) Miller on 14 March 2016.
Anna Prijatel

Anna Prijatel was born on June 18th, 1888 in Dobre Polje, Slovenia.

Anna immigrated to America. Anna told her granddaughter, Barbara Ann Russ, how terrible it was to be processed at Ellis Island

Anna married Paul Carl Rus. Anna and Paul were from bordering towns in Slovenia, but had never met each other

During the Great Flood of 1921, Paul and Anna kept their cow in the kitchen for safety.

Anna was known for her homemade bread. She kept a large garden and was always working it. On July 12th, 1963, Anna came inside from pulling weeds in the garden. She poured herself a cup of coffee but immediately collapsed and was found dead.

#### **References**

1. ↑ Barbara Ann Jacklovich, (arizbad@aol.com), "Croshal Family," Message to Wesley Miller on 30 April 2013 [This message states that Anna Prijatel told Barbara Ann Russ how terrible it was at Ellis Island.]
2. ↑ Barbara Ann Jacklovich, (arizbad@aol.com), "Croshal Family," Message to Wesley Miller on 30 April 2013 [This message states that Paul Carl Rus and Anna Prijatel were from bordering towns in Slovenia but did not know each other until they met in America.]
3. ↑ Barbara Ann Jacklovich, (arizbad@aol.com), "Croshal Family," Message to Wesley Miller on 30 April 2013 [This message states that Paul Carl Rus and Anna Prijatel put their cow in the kitchen during the Great Flood of 1921.]
4. ↑ Barbara Ann Jacklovich, (arizbad@aol.com), "Croshal Family," Message to Wesley Miller on 30 April 2013 [This message states that Anna Prijatel was known for her homemade bread and enjoyed working in her large garden. One day, she came inside from weeding and poured a cup of coffee but collapsed and died instantly.]
Clarence Shurtleff

Clarence Shurtleff was born on September 17th, 1918 in Oakland, California to Thomas Clarence Shurtleff and Ruth Elizabeth Davis.

Clarence attended Santa Rosa Junior College where he met his future wife, Henrietta "Hetta" Cordelia Beland. After serving in World War II, Clarence and Hetta settled down in Napa, California and started a family. They had their only child, Thomas Clarence Shurtleff, in 1954.

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nancy Shurtleff, Letter to Wesley Miller, 05 March 2016. Digital copy in possession of Wesley Miller (2016).
2. ↑ "California Birth Index, 1905-1995," database, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VLNX-VKB : 27 November 2014), Clarence Shurtleff, 17 Sep 1918; citing Alameda, California, United States, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento.
3. ↑ Shurtleff, Benjamin, and Roy Shurtleff L. *Descendants of William Shurtleff: Taken from the Original Edition Published in 1912 by Benjamin Shurtleff (6th)*. Vol. 2. San Francisco: R.L. Shurtleff, 1976. *Google Books*. Google. Web. 22 Sept. 2016.
4. ↑ "California Birth Index, 1905-1995," database, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGW4-Z1B : 27 November 2014), Thomas Clarence Shurtleff, 31 Dec 1954; citing Napa, California, United States, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento.
Josephine Croshal Joint Tenancy with Virginia Stefanich and Frank A. Croshal Jr.

On May 15th, 1978 Josephine Croshal added Virginia Stefanich and Frank A. Croshal Jr. as joint tenants of her land at 2523 E. Evans Avenue.

#### **References**

1. ↑ Deed of Sale from Josephine Croshal to Josephine Croshal, Virginia Stefanich and Frank A. Croshal Jr., 15 May 1978 (Filed 17 May 1978), Pueblo County, Colorado, Book 1935, Page 32, Reception Number 574666. County Clerk and Recorder's Office, Pueblo, Colorado.
Jane Field

Jane Field was born on April 18th, 1733 to Samuel Field and Mary Palmer.

Jane Field and Samuel Coe made their 1st Intention to marry on October 20th, 1757. Their 2nd Intention was on November 17th, 1757. They were officially married on December 5th, 1757.

#### **References**

1. ↑ "Jane Field and Samuel Coe Marriage", *Marriage Intentions from Oblong Monthly Meeting, Dutchess County, New York, Men's Meeting (1757-1799), Page 1, Archive.org (*https://archive.org/stream/quakermarriagein00fros#page/n7/mode/2up : accessed 23 October 2015).
Johann Hentz

Johann Henz was born around 1785 to Peter Henz and Elisabeth Zimmer.

In 1824 he lived in Buprich and worked as an Ackermann (farmer).

Johann Hentz was married to Anna Conradt. At 8am on June 21st, 1824, Johann reported the birth of his daughter, Maria, the day after her birth.

At 8am on December 31st, 1838, Johann reported the death of his mother to the Bürgermeister Johann Georg Gerold with Jakob Kreuzer. Johann was working as a rag collector at this time and still lived in Bupprich.

In 1852, Johann was working as a rag collector when his daughter, Maria, married Wendel Müller.

Children of Johann Hentz and Anna Conradt:

1. Maria Hentz
2. Peter Hentz
3. Margaretha Hentz
4. Anna Hentz
5. Peter Hentz
6. Gertruda Hentz

#### **Discrepancies**

The name was spelled Henz on the death certificate of Elisabeth (Zimmer) Henz (1838) and as Hentz on the birth certificate of Maria Hentz (1824).

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Death Certificate (Sterbeakt) of Elisabeth Henz, Bettingen (Schmelz), Kreise Saarlouis, 31 December 1838. No. 197. Digital copy in the possession of Wesley Miller on 07 September 2016.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Birth Certificate (Geburtsakt) of Maria Hentz, Bettingen (Schmelz), Kanton Tholey, Kreise Saarlouis, 21 June 1824. No. 67. Copy in the possession of Wesley Miller on 01 July 2016.
Amelia Russ

Amelia Russ was born in 1921 to Paul Carl Rus and Anna Prijatel.

She died in 1929 from a blood disease.

#### **References**

1. ↑ Barbara Ann Jacklovich, (arizbad@aol.com), "Croshal Family," Message to Wesley Miller on 30 April 2013 [This message states that Amelia Russ died from a blood disease at the age of 8. It was probably leukemia but nobody really knew for sure.]
Catherine Quirk

Catherine Quirk was born in 1838 in County Tipperary, Ireland to Patrick Quirk and Elizabeth Coke.

Catherine Quirk married Patrick Skahaen.

Children of Catherine Quirk and Patrick Skahaen:

1. Mary Elizabeth Skahaen
2. Hannah Irene Skahaen
3. Agnes M. Skahaen
4. Theresa Verda Skahaen
5. James J. Skahaen
6. Lillian C. Skahaen
7. Margaret Skahaen
8. Christina Skahaen

Catherine was one of the old residents of Grass Valley but moved to San Francisco, California in 1889.

Catherine Quirk died on April 23rd, 1900 in San Francisco from pneumonia which was caused by influenza. Her body was transported by train to Grass Valley and a funeral was held on April 25th at St. Canice Catholic church.

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mrs. C. Skeahan obituary. Grass Valley, California, Grass Valley Daily Union.
David Floyd

David Floyd was born around 1831 in Tennessee, USA to Thomas and Nancy Floyd.

#### **References**

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCDP-1Q2 : accessed 19 October 2015), David Floy in household of Thomas Floy, Marion county, Marion, Tennessee, United States; citing family 337, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
Anna Maria Lehnhoff

Anna Maria Lehnhoff was born in 1724 in Buprich to Peter Lehnhoff and Margaretha Hafft. She married Peter Nalbach in 1758 in Hüttersdorf. The family inherited the Nalbacher Haus from Anna Maria's parents. Peter and Anna Maria had six children between 1758 and 1767, but the first four died in infancy. Their fifth child was Anna Maria Nalbach, and their last child was Peter Nalbach.

Source: Heimatheft
Grafen von Blieskastel

The Grafen von Blieskastel were active Vögte for the Archbishopric of Trier and commissioned the Herren von Hunolstein as Untervögte to exonerate their duties.

1. ↑ Hunoltstein, Udo Vogt Von. *Kurz-Geschichte Der Vögte Von Hunolstein Und Ihr Wirken in Sötern*. Nonnweiler: Verein Für Heimatkunde Nonnweiler E.V., 2015. Print. Kapitel 1, Seite 5.
Katharina Meister

Katharina Meister was the daughter of Matthes Meister and Frau Meyeten (Meyet). Katharina Meister married Nikolaus Brück before 1609. Children of Katharina Meister and Nikolaus Brück:

1. Johann Brück
2. Caspar Brück
3. Lorenz Brück
4. Georg Brück
5. Mathias Brück
6. Anna Brück
7. Eva Brück

Katharina Meister died between 1629 and 1632.

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Müller, Ferdinand. *Schwalbach-Griesborner Adelige Grundbesitzerfamilien Und Die Ältesten Familienstämme*. Schwalbach: F. Müller, 2003. Print.
Churchwell Jackson I

Churchwell Jackson was born on February 15th, 1758 in Orange County, Virginia

Churchwell Jackson, resident of Burke County, North Carolina, volunteered for a five month tour as a private in May 1780 under Captain Robert Smith, Lieutenant John Hardin and the Ensign Philip Hogan, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph McDowell and Major Joseph White.

This regiment served mostly as a guard to the frontier until early September 1780. In the month of September, the regiment marched to King's Mountain in South Carolina to assist in removing the enemy army led by Colonel Patrick Ferguson. However, McDowell's regiment arrived a day after the battle.

The regiment then joined the American Army commanded by Colonel William Campbell, Colonel Benjamin Cleveland, Colonel Isaac Shelby, Colonel John Sevier, Colonel Elijah Clarke, and Colonel James Williams.

McDowell's regiment was then detached to guard the captured enemy, whom they guarded to the Moravian town in North Carolina. From there, Jackson returned to Burke County where he was discharged in October 1780. Ultimately, he did not serve in any battle during this service.

Jackson volunteered again in July 1781 in Burke County as a private for four months in the same regiment commanded by the same officers. The regiment marched from Burke County to the head of the Catawba River, where the regiment was stationed for about three months at Davidson's Fort to guard the frontiers. From Davidson's Fort, the regiment marched to Gilbert Town, North Carolina, where they captured some Tories but had no general engagement. The regiment was stationed at Gilbert for about three weeks before returning to Burke County in November 1781. When the regiment returned, Jackson was discharged.

Jackson volunteered a third time in December 1781 in Burke County as a private in a company commanded by Captain William Sumpter and Lieutenant John Sumpter to suppress the Tories in the country where he lived. There was no term of service specified when Jackson volunteered. He served these officers about one month, during which he participated in several skirmishing expeditions after the Tories. However, Churchwell was not involved in a general engagement.

Some time after the Revolutionary War, Churchwell moved to Jefferson County, Tennessee, where he lived for two years. He then moved to Anderson County, Tennessee where he resided for about 30 years. Finally, Churchwell settled in Marion County, Tennessee.

Churchwell Jackson appeared before Nathaniel W. Williams, one of the judges of the Circuit Court of Law and Equity at Jasper in Marion County, Tennessee, on April 11th, 1833.

Churchwell Jackson's house burnt down some time after the War, destroying evidence of his discharges and the family Bible that recorded his birth.

Children of Churchwell Jackson:

1. Churchwell Jackson II
2. James Jackson
3. Pheobe Jackson
Adrian Daily Telegram

The Adrian Daily Telegram is a newspaper published in Adrian, Michigan.

The paper contained news from all of Lenawee County, Michigan.

It was the only newspaper published in Adrian around 1928.

The Adrian Public Library has an obituary index from the Adrian Daily Telgram from 1922 to 1984.

**References**

1. ↑ Shirley A. Ehnis, (sehnis@ci.adrian.mi.us), "Lenawee County," Message to Wesley Miller on 03 December 2011 [This message states that there was likely no newspaper in Ogden around 1928 but the Adrian Daily Telegram contained a lot of county news.]
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Shirley A. Ehnis, (sehnis@ci.adrian.mi.us), "The Adrian Daily Telegram," Message to Wesley Miller on 03 December 2011 [This message states that the Adrian Daily Telegram was the only newspaper published in Adrian around 1928 and the Adrian Public Library has an index of obituaries from 1922 to 1984.]
Laura Williamson

Laura Williamson was born on September 18th, 1957 to Gene Gordon Williamson and Frances Ruth McDaniel.

Laura graduated from Spiro High School in Spiro, Oklahoma and attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.

1. ↑ Laura Williamson. (n.d.). In *Facebook [Work and Education]. Retrieved September 18th, 2015, from* https://www.facebook.com/laura.williamson.507/about?section=education&pnref=about
Donald Lyle Underwood

Donald Lyle Underwood was born on April 20th, 1909 in Harrietta, Michigan to John Charles Underwood and Ethyl M. Burleigh.

Around 1915, the family moved to Toledo, Ohio. Donald graduated from Adrian High School and attended Chicago Medical University. He was employed for a short time in Toledo.

In 1943, Donald was living at Fort Eustis, Virgina and was a sergeant in the military. He was furloughed around September and went home to his mother in Jasper, Michigan.

He served in World War II and was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Fairfield, Michigan. He was personnel director of the National Starch Company in Indianapolis.

Donald Lyle Underwood, 42 years old, died on Monday in Franklin, Indiana. A funeral service was held at 2pm on Thursday at the Ackland Funeral Home. The Rev. Ward Klopp officiated. Donald is interred at Oak Grove cemetery.

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Donald Lyle Underwood Obituary, Adrian, Michigan, Adrian Telegram. Copy in possession of Marilyn (Hagerman) Miller on 09 March 2016.
2. ↑ Donald Lyle Underwood- Furloughed, Adrian, Michigan, The Adrian Telegram, 20 September 1943, pg. 7, accessed digitally at (newspapers.com : on 05 November 2016).
George W. Floyd

George W. Floyd was born on September 22nd, 1865 in Coffee County, Tennessee to Thomas Anderson Floyd and Matilda Jackson.

George spent most of his life in the area called "The Pocket" in Marion County, Tennessee. Much of his descendants settled in the area and there are still references to the Floyd surname in "The Pocket" today.

#### **References**

1. ↑ Bill Floyd. Oral Interview, 02 October 2015, by Wesley Austin Miller. Notes in possession of Wesley Austin Miller.
Büschfeld

Büschfeld is a Stadtteil in the Ortschaft of Überlosheim. It was first mentioned in the Grenzbeschreibung of Charlemagne in 801. "Byschofsvelt" was mentioned as a border point in a deed from Charlemagne to Erzbischof Weomad von Trier on September 1st, 802. It was referenced again as "Bischofsfeld" in a deed from Kaiser Otto I on May 15th, 949. In 1220, "Busvelt" was listed on the urbarium of the Bishopric of Trier.

On October 21st, 1272 a "cour de Bisfeldt" was mentioned in a Lothringian deed with Herzog Ferri III. This document also mentioned the Herren von Hagen for the first time with Büschfeld. The Herren von Hagen were there to serve the feud of the Lothringian Highness, Ferri III.

In 1322, Erzbischof Balduin von Trier granted the Burg Büschfeld to the Lehnsmann Johann von Chambley and his wife Beatrix. Their daughter Elisabeth was married twice. Her second husband was the Wildgraf Otto von Kirburg. In 1350, Erzbischof Balduin granted Wildgraf Otto von Kirburg and his wife, Elisabeth, the "Burg und Dorf Bischvelt". The oldest Trier Lehnsbrief from the Herren von Hagen dates to December 6th, 1368. After the death of Otto von Kirburg, Erzbischof Kuno II granted Thilmann von Hagen and his wife, Else Bayer von Boppard, with goods and interest, Nunkirchen, Lebach, Michelbach and Bardenbach as well as the "Veste, Herrschaft und Dorf Bisfelt". Thilmann's son, Johann, was granted the Burg Motte and Büschfeld with supplies and property in Düppenweiler by Erzbischof Jakob I. von Sierck. Johann's son, Heinrich inherited this grant in 1444.
Johann Müller II (Henz)

Johann Müller was born on February 4th, 1855 in Bürgermeisterei Bettingen to Wendel Müller and Anna Maria Henz.

1. ↑ "Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898," database, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NHRN-TQK : 28 November 2014), Johann Mueller, ; citing Bettingen (Kr. Saarlouis), Rheinland, Preußen, Germany; FHL microfilm 1,051,512.
Daniel Joseph Clifford

Daniel Joseph Clifford was born on February 2nd, 1882 in Ireland to John Clifford and Margaret Casey.

Daniel immigrated to the United States of America in 1902.

In 1910, Daniel was living with his sister, Mary Miller, and her family. He was working as a street car laborer. He was not yet a naturalized citizen, but had completed his papers at this time.

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "United States Census, 1910," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVGX-V81 : 29 October 2015), Emiel D C Clifford in household of John J M Miller, San Francisco Assembly District 45, San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 306, sheet 5A, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,374,115.
Hugo von Hunolstein (Spieß)

Hugo von Hunolstein, who was called Spieß, was born in 1165.

He, and his brother Werner, were first mentioned (as Hugo et Wernerus de Hunolsten) in a 1192 document concerning grazing rights.

Recent research indicates that this deed was a forgery. Hugo and Werner I had two other brothers: Eberhard and Ulrich.

Hugo's wife's name is unknown, but they had the following children:

1. Nikolaus I
2. Johann I
3. Hugo

Hugo von Hunolstein died in 1239.

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hunoltstein, Udo Vogt Von. *Kurz-Geschichte Der Vögte Von Hunolstein Und Ihr Wirken in Sötern*. Nonnweiler: Verein Für Heimatkunde Nonnweiler E.V., 2015. Print. Kapitel 2, Seite 7.
2. ↑ Toepfer, Friedrich. *Urkundenbuch Für Die Geschichte Des Gräflichen Und Freiherrlichen Hauses Der Voegte Von Hunolstein*. Vol. 1. Nürnberg: Zeiser, 1866. Print.
3. ↑ Hunoltstein, Udo Vogt Von. *Kurz-Geschichte Der Vögte Von Hunolstein Und Ihr Wirken in Sötern*. Nonnweiler: Verein Für Heimatkunde Nonnweiler E.V., 2015. Print. Kapitel 2, Seite 8.
Heinrich Graf von Salm

Heinrich Graf von Salm married Loretta, the daughter of Graf Heinrich von Blieskastel and Agnes Gräfin von Sayn. He represented his mother-in-law, Agnes, in a dispute with her eldes daughter, Elisabeth. However, he was unable to achieve anything decisive due to the power of Elisabeth's second husband.

1. ↑ Hunoltstein, Udo Vogt Von. *Kurz-Geschichte Der Vögte Von Hunolstein Und Ihr Wirken in Sötern*. Nonnweiler: Verein Für Heimatkunde Nonnweiler E.V., 2015. Print. Kapitel 2, Seite 8.
Jeremiah J. Clifford

Jeremiah J. Clifford was born in 1839 in Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. Jeremiah Clifford was the husband of Mary Clifford. He was the father of Anna M., Abigail A., Henry F., John J., and Helen J. Clifford, and Mrs. Daniel C. Meagher.

 Jeremiah J. Clifford died on July 7th, 1916 in San Francisco, California.

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jeremiah J. Clifford Obituary. The San Francisco Examiner, July 9th, 1916, p. 5w.
John Casey (Prince Edward Island)

John Casey was the son of Timothy Casey. This is likely the John Casey that was living in Township 1 of Prince County, Prince Edward Island in 1861. Timothy Casey and Henry Casey, brother to John, were living in the same town.

#### **References**

1. ↑ "Prince Edward Island Census, 1861," database, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQWF-CZF : 8 November 2014), John Cassey, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada; citing p. 1; Library and Archives Canada film number M-896-897, Public Archives, Ottawa; FHL microfilm 899,939.
John Wylie Brown

John Wylie Brown was born on February 20th, 1867 to G.W. Brown and America Alder.

J.W. Brown of Victoria, Tennessee brought up a lot of nice beef cattle in 1896.

On February 19th, James Skiles brought three hogs to his house from J.W. Brown's place in Victoria.

Bonnie Pryor visited her sister, Mrs. J.W. Brown in Victoria in March 1896.

J.W. and his wife, of Jasper, called upon friends in Sequachee.

1. ↑ "Victoria Notes." *Sequachee News* [Sequachee] 13 February 1896, 3rd volume, issue 32, pg. 4: 1. *Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
2. ↑ "Whitwell News." *Sequachee News* [Sequachee] 20 February 1896, 3rd volume, issue 33, pg. 4: 1. *Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
3. ↑ Gary, Harold, "Victoria Comments." *Sequachee News* [Sequachee] 12 Mar. 1896, 3rd volume, issue 36, pg. 4:*Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
4. ↑ "Local" *Sequachee News*[Sequachee] 21 May 1896, 3rd Volume, issue 46, pg. 1:*Chronicling America.* Web. 28 Dec. 2016.
James Patrick Clifford

James Patrick Clifford was born on March 2nd, 1918 in San Francisco County, California to Daniel Joseph Clifford and Catherine Theresa Finn.

James Patrick Clifford passed away on August 25th, 1989 in South San Francisco.

He was a member of the Board of Public Works and was a World War II veteran.

#### **References**

1. ↑ James Patrick Clifford Obituary. The San Francisco Examiner, August 27th, 1989.
George Chappell

George Chappell was born around 1614 in England.

On March 16th, 1635, George, along with 26 others, swore an oath at the church of St. Mildred, Bread Street, in London to embark to New England on the *Christian*.

George was apprenticed to Francis Stiles, who, with his brother Henry, led a party of 27 to prepare the land for the arrival of Sir Richard Saltonstall ten other original patentees of Connecticut. The Stiles party landed in Boston on June 16th, 1635. The party remained in Boston for about ten days before sailing towards Sir Richard Saltonstall's plantation on the Connecticut River near present day Windsor, Connecticut. They arrived around July 1st, 1635.

The occupants of the Plymouth trading house, under Captain John Holmes, were the only white settlers in the area when the Stiles party arrived. Under the instructions of Saltonstall, the party landed on the west bank of the river started settling.

Another party of men from the Massachusetts Bay Colony had previously prospected the area but were searching north near Longmeadow at the time of the Stiles arrival. The prospecting party were not pleased with their journey and returned to see the progress of the Stiles party and grew jealous. The Massachusetts men successfully halted the settlement.

The Stiles party sent the Christian back to England for orders from Saltonstall, while remaining in Connecticut to hold the claim. Saltonstall and the other patent holders suffered great loss for the provisions that were consumed during the delay. Eventually, both parties compromised and the Stiles party merged in the Windsor settlement with the Massachusetts party. However, they were not immediately accepted as were often referred to as the servants of Sir Richard Saltonstall.

#### **References**

1. ↑ Passengers of the *Christian.* Public Rolls Office, London, England. Transcribed by Michael Tepper. Accessed on 04 January 2016 [http://winthropsociety.com/ships/christian.htm].
Johannes Bracken

Johannes Bracken was born in 1746 in Aachen. He entered the Jesuit Order and studied at the University of Trier.

Johannes Bracken was the last priest in the feudal time in the parish of "Hydersdorff-Bupperich-Brimsweiler".

Prior to his religious services in Hüttersdorf, Johannes was professor of rhetoric at the Jesuit College in Trier.

In 1780 Johannes became the Hilsgeistlicher in Hüttersdorf and in 1781 he became the pastor.

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Even, Josef, and Elmar Schmitt. "V. Die Reichsherrschaft Hüttersdorf-Buprich."*Schmelzer Chronik Zugl. Festschr. D. Volksbank Schmelz-Hüttersdorf E.G. Anlässl. Ihres 75jährigen Jubiläums*. Schmelz: Volksbank Schmelz-Hüttersdorf, n.d. 142. Print.
1324 Montgomery Street

Residents of 1324 Mongomery Street

* 1900
	+ Charles Bonacina
	+ Margaret Clifford
	+ John Miller
	+ Wendel Miller

#### **References**

1. ↑ "Crocker-Langley San Francisco Directory For Year Commencing April 1900", online images, *Archive.org* (www.archive.org/stream/crockerlangleysa1900sanf#page/n0/mode/2up : accessed 18 October 2015), page 291, Charles Bonacina entry.
2. ↑ "Crocker-Langley San Francisco Directory For Year Commencing April 1900", online images, *Archive.org* (www.archive.org/stream/crockerlangleysa1900sanf#page/n0/mode/2up : accessed 18 October 2015), page 424, Miss Margaret Clifford entry.
3. ↑ "Crocker-Langley San Francisco Directory For Year Commencing April 1900", online images, *Archive.org* (www.archive.org/stream/crockerlangleysa1900sanf#page/n0/mode/2up : accessed 18 October 2015), page 1219, John Miller entry.
4. ↑ "Crocker-Langley San Francisco Directory For Year Commencing April 1900", online images, *Archive.org* (www.archive.org/stream/crockerlangleysa1900sanf#page/n0/mode/2up : accessed 18 October 2015), page 1211, Wendel Miller entry.
Agnes Rodič

Agnes Rodič was born around 1880 in the parish of Šmihel in Novo Mesto, Slovenia to Jožef Rodič and Anna Šušteršič.

On November 21st, 1903, Agnes boarded the S.S. La Touraine from Le Havre, France for a one week voyage to America with less than $20 in her hands. Following her passage through Ellis Island, she had to make her way west for hundreds of mile to Pueblo, Colorado. Her sister, Marija (Rodič) Blatnik, had immigrated early in the 1890s and had started a family in the small steel mill community.

Agnes Rodič married Johann Rus on September 5th, 1904 in Pueblo.

Children of Agnes Rodič and Johann Rus:

1. Mary Agnes Russ
2. Josephine Rose Russ
3. Agnes Russ
4. John Russ

By 1909, Agnes and Johann had three daughters: Mary, Josephine, and Agnes. However, the year of 1910 brought sorrow and grief to the young Rus family. On October 8th, 1910, one year old Agnes passed away. The loss of a child is never easy, but there was a joyous occasion to balance the emotions only two days later when Johann and Agnes had their fourth child, John. The happiness was stripped from the family a day later when Agnes died from complications during the birth of John. With the absence of the family caretaker, nobody was able to sufficiently care for newborn John, and he passed away on October 25th. In a span of 17 days, the family lost their mother and two infants.

Agnes Rodič died on October 11th, 1910 in St. Mary's Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado.

#### **References**

1. ↑ "New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JFY5-4XS : 6 December 2014), Agnes Rodic, 28 Nov 1903; citing departure port Havre, arrival port New York, ship name La Touraine, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
Henry Snider

Henry Snider was born on January 27th, 1790 in Loudoun County, Virginia to John and Theodocia Snider.

Henry Snider married Elizabeth Ferrall on November 13th, 1811 in Columbiana County, Ohio. They were married by Thomas Rigdon, pastor of the Regular Baptist Church in New Lisbon, Ohio.

In 1830 they were living in Fairfield, Ohio and had two children under 5 (one boy and one girl), a daughter under 10, two children under 15 (one boy and one girl) and a son under 20.

From 1833-1837, Henry owned 46 acres in the northwest part of the 27th section in Fairfield. His property taxes were the following:

1. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDLF-5M6 : accessed 22 September 2015), Henry Snyder and Elizabeth Ferrall, 13 Nov 1811; citing Columbiana, Ohio, United States, reference V 1 P 112; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 927,766.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHGJ-TD9 : accessed 22 September 2015), Henry Snyder, Fairfield, Columbiana, Ohio, United States; citing 352, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 128; FHL microfilm 337,939.
3. ↑ "Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JM1D-DMH : accessed 24 September 2015), Henry Snider, 1833; citing Fairfield Township, Columbiana, Ohio, p. 136, Historical Society Library, Columbus; FHL microfilm 476,496.
4. ↑ "Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JM1T-Z23 : accessed 7 October 2015), Henry Snider, 1834; citing Fairfield Township, Columbiana, Ohio, p. 141, Historical Society Library, Columbus; FHL microfilm 476,497.
5. ↑ "Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J9MC-JJF : accessed 19 October 2015), Henry Snider, 1835; citing Fairfield Township, Columbiana, Ohio, p. 108, Historical Society Library, Columbus; FHL microfilm 476,498.
6. ↑ "Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J9M2-MZW : accessed 19 October 2015), Henry Snider, 1836; citing Fairfield Township, Columbiana, Ohio, p. 114, Historical Society Library, Columbus; FHL microfilm 476,498.
7. ↑ "Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J993-SYW : accessed 19 October 2015), Henry Snider, 1837; citing Fairfield Township, Columbiana, Ohio, p. 123, Historical Society Library, Columbus; FHL microfilm 476,499.
Allen Darwin Chappell

Allen Darwin Chappell was born on May 7th, 1815 in Vermont to Erastus Hatch Chappell and Elizabeth Andrus.

Allen Darwin Chappell married Lydia and raised their family in Williamson, New York. Allen's mother and sister was were with them in 1850, and they were likely living on the land he grew up on. A man named Shaderick Bebee was also living with the family. Allen's real estate was valued at $3000.

Children of Allen Darwin and Lydia Chappell:

1. Louise Chappell
2. Delos Allen Chappell

Allen Darwin Chappell died on January 22nd, 1899.

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Find A Grave Index," database, *FamilySearch* (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVVY-69F6 : 13 December 2015), Allen Darwin Chappell, 1899; Burial, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America, Mountain Home Cemetery; citing record ID 30753688,*Find a Grave*, http://www.findagrave.com.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "United States Census, 1850," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCR1-665 : 9 November 2014), Allen D Chappel, Williamson, Wayne, New York, United States; citing family 64, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
Daniel Casey

Daniel Casey was born on May 20th, 1858 in County Kerry, Ireland to John Casey and Margaret Clifford.

Donald immigrated to America in the early 1880s and was naturalized in 1897.

He married Elizabeth Kelleher in 1900.

Children of Donald Casey and Elizabeth Kelleher:

1. Margaret Mary Casey
2. John T. Casey
3. Catherine Casey

By 1910, Daniel was working as a foreman for the railroad in San Francisco and owned his house at 137 Winfield Street.

Daniel became a widower in 1927 and by 1940 had moved in with his daughter Catherine, and her husband, Elmer Thompkins at 1527 31st Avenue.

On March 1st, 1941, Daniel Casey passed away in San Francisco.

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "United States Census, 1900," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9G1-ZYJ : 6 March 2015), Donald Casey, Precinct 11 San Francisco city Ward 35, San Francisco, California, United States; citing sheet 10A, family 212, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,103.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "United States Census, 1910," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVGS-8D1 : 29 October 2015), Daniel Casey, San Francisco Assembly District 33, San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 62, sheet 2B, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,374,110.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHWG-G2Y : 14 December 2015), Daniel Casey, San Francisco Assembly District 23, San Francisco, California, United States; citing sheet 8B, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,135.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9DM-KQX : 17 May 2014), Daniel Casey in household of Elmer E Thompkins, Assembly District 25, San Francisco, San Francisco City, San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 38-393A, sheet 14A, family 338, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 313.
Elizabeth Smith

Elisabeth Smith was born on October 16th, 1893 to Johann Schmitt and Elisabeth Müller.

Elisabeth Smith died on April 18th, 1907.

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Find A Grave Index," database, *FamilySearch* (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVVJ-43V4 : 13 December 2015), Elizabeth Smith, 1907; Burial, Charleston, Franklin, Arkansas, United States of America, Sacred Heart Cemetery; citing record ID 21911905, *Find a Grave*, http://www.findagrave.com.
Leah Beatrice Harkness

Leah Beatrice Harkness was born on August 28th, 1880 in Rollin, Michigan to Edwin M. Harkness and Cornelia S. Labarre.

Leah Beatrice Harkness was married to Benjamin S. Fralick on November 5th, 1903 in DeKalb County, Indiana by the Reverend Thomas H. Stewart.

Children of Leah Beatrice Harkness and Benjamin S. Fralick:

1. Allan D. Fralick

Leah Beatrice Harkness was married to John Augustus Rockey on December 30th, 1922 in Hillsdale, Michigan by John W. Willss.

In 1930, Beatrice and John were renting a house for $40 a month in Kendallville, Indiana.

#### **References**

1. ↑ "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," database with images, *FamilySearch* (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11601-26033-33?cc=1459684 : 11 June 2015), 004207012 > image 589 of 844; citing Department of Vital Records, Lansing.
2. ↑ "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XXT2-4YC : 21 January 2016), Benjamin S Fralick and Beatrice Harkness, 05 Nov 1903; citing Dekalb, Indiana, United States, various county clerk offices, Indiana; FHL microfilm 1,863,085.
3. ↑ "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQMB-BWY : 4 December 2014), John Augustus Rockey and Leah Beatrice Fralick, 30 Dec 1922; citing Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Michigan, v 3 rn 13050, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,749.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1930", database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4BM-NR8 : 8 December 2015), L Beatrice Rockey in entry for John A Rockey, 1930.
G.S. Brown

G.S. Brown debated and voted in the affirmative for County Court of Marion to levy a school tax sufficient to run the public schools at least 5 months in the year in September 1895. He discussed literary qualifications for teachers on November 2nd, 1895.

G.S.'s first name could be George. George Brown lived in Victoria, Tennesee and was visited his daughter, Mrs. Ed Arendale of Copenhagen.

G.S. and G.W. Brown took in Expo with J.H. Harris, M.J. Shelton, and W.F. Smith in December 1895.

1. ↑ "Teachers' Institute." *Sequachee News* [Sequachee] 05 September 1895, 3rd volume, issue 9, pg. 2: 1. *Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
2. ↑ "Program Teachers' Institute." *Sequachee News* [Sequachee] 03 October 1895, 3rd volume, issue 13, pg. 2: 1. *Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
3. ↑ "Teachers' Institute." *Sequachee News* [Sequachee] 31 October 1895, 3rd volume, issue 17, pg. 1: 1. *Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
4. ↑ "Victoria Notes." *Sequachee News* [Sequachee] 31 October 1895, 3rd volume, issue 17, pg. 1: 1. *Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
5. ↑ "Victoria Notes and News." *Sequachee News* [Sequachee] 19 December 1895, 3rd volume, issue 24, pg. 4: 1. *Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
Barbara Schmitt (Schmitt)

Barbara Schmitt was born on February 24th, 1908 in Hüttersdorf-Buprich to Mathias and Maria Schmitt. Barbara died on November 7th, 1915 in Hüttersdorf-Buprich at the age of 7.

1. ↑ Familiegeburtsschein of Barbara Schmitt, Bettingen. Original in the possession of Otti (Schmitt) Leidinger on 13 September 2016. Digital copy in possession of Wesley Miller on 03 November 2016.
2. ↑ Familietodeschein of Barbara Schmitt, Bettingen. Original in the possession of Otti (Schmitt) Leidinger on 13 September 2016. Digital copy in possession of Wesley Miller on 03 November 2016.
Hugo (Theoderich von Hagen)

Hugo was the son of Theoderich von Hagen and was named in documents from 1173 to 1197. Hugo had a son named Theodericus.

1. ↑ Hoppstädter, Kurtt. "Die Herren von Hagen zur Motten." *Zeitschrift Für Die Geschichte Der Saargegend*. Vol. 12. Saarbrücken: Histor. Verein Für D. Saargegend, 1962. 27-70. Print.
John Kilgore

John Kilgore was born in Virginia, USA to Stephen and Rebecca Kilgore.

John married Elizabeth Copeland.

Children of John Kilgore and Elizabeth Copeland:

1. William L. Kilgore
2. James Kilgore
3. Hannah Minerva Kilgore
4. Audy Kilgore
5. Abe Kilgore
6. Elizabeth Kilgore
7. Sarah Kilgore
8. Polly Kilgore
9. Rebecca Kilgore

In 1860, John and Elizabeth were living in the 3rd Civil District in Marion County, Tennessee, and their local post office was Looney's Creek. John was reported as illiterate and his personal estate was valued at merely $60.

In 1880, John and Elizabeth were both disabled and living by themselves in the 4th Civil District in Marion County, Tennessee. He was working as a laborer at the time.

John Kilgore died on August 23rd, 1898.

#### **Discrepancies**

##### **Birth**

He was listed as 55 in the 1860 Census (born around 1805) and 70 in the 1880 Census (born around 1810).

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *Eastern Cherokee Applications of the U.S. Court of Claims*, "Evidence of Identity", Application of Abe Kilgore #19676.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *Eastern Cherokee Applications of the U.S. Court of Claims,* "Evidence of Identity Page 2", Application of Abe Kilgore #19676.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "United States Census, 1880," database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MD7R-42K : 13 July 2016), John Killgore, District 4, Marion, Tennessee, United States; citing enumeration district ED 76, sheet 211B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 1269; FHL microfilm 1,255,269.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "United States Census, 1860", database with images, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8Y9-X8L : 30 December 2015), John Kilgore, 1860.
Ernest James Kelly

Ernest James Kelly was born on January 10th, 1907 in San Francisco, California to Peter Joseph Kelly and Margaret Skahaen.

In 1947, Ernest inherited $100 from his Aunt Theresa's estate.

Ernest James Kelly passed away in 1984.

#### **References**

1. ↑ Plea for Probate in Mulroy, Grass Valley, California.
2. ↑ Ernest J. Kelly Funeral Card. In the possession of Marilyn (Hagerman) Miller on 14 March 2016.
Kathleen Virginia Matzen

Kathleen Virginia Matzen was born on September 18th, 1954 in Alameda County, California. She was the only daughter of Virginia Eva (Taylor) Matzen.

Kathleen married Lawrence Joseph O'Neill on August 11th, 1979 in Alameda County. They had two children:

1. William Charles O'Neill
2. Erin Kathleen O'Neill
Foster V. Brown

Foster V. Brown was sent as a delegate to the Convention in 1896. He sent a copy of the Congressional Dictionary to the Sequachee News in April of 1896. Foster was the United States Congressman for the local district. In 1896 he secured a promise of a supply of black bass and crappies fish (as recommended by the U.S. Fish Commissioner) in the Big Sequachee and Little Sequachee rivers.

1. ↑ "The Republicans Meet." *Sequachee News* [Sequachee] 12 Mar. 1896, 3rd volume, issue 36, pg. 1:*Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
2. ↑ "Local." *Sequachee News*[Sequachee] 30 April. 1896, 3rd volume, issue 43, pg. 1:*Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
3. ↑ "Sequachee News." *Sequachee News*[Sequachee] 30 April. 1896, 3rd volume, issue 43, pg. 3:*Chronicling America*. Web. 27 Dec. 2016.
Dolores Nadine Croshal

Dolores "Dolly" Nadine Croshal was born on October 24th, 1943 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was the youngest child of Frank Aloysius Croshal and Josephine Rose Russ.

#### **Education**

Dolly attended kindergarten through 6th grade at Lakeview Elementary School. She then attended Corwin Junior High until 9th grade. Her first year of high school was at Central High because South High was still being built. She completed her junior and senior years of high school at Pueblo South High School and graduated in 1961. She attended Pueblo Junior College where she studied as a medical technologist but didn't end up completing the program.

#### **Occupations in Pueblo**

Dolly got her first job at the age of 16 at Woolworths. She worked their on Friday nights and Saturdays as a cashier. She held that job for about 6 years until she got married. After she graduated from high school, Dolly picked up another job as a clerk in the X-ray department at St. Mary-Corwin hospital.

Around 1964, after a couple years at the hospital, Dolly a job at the credit buro where she gave credit reports to inquiring companies. She worked their until about January 1965, when she moved to Colorado Springs and was employed as a cashier at Montgomery Ward's. She continued working there after she married Morris and until they moved to Fresno, California.

#### **Life in Fresno**

Dolly and Mori moved to Fresno in November 1965. They rented an apartment at Maple Gardens until deciding on a house. While they were looking for a new residence, Dolly got was hired by JC Penny as a cashier for the Christmas season. In the spring of 1966, they purchased a new house at 3741 N. Feland Avenue. Soon after, Dolly stopped working when she became pregnant with their first child.

Dolores Nadine Croshal married Morris Elwood Brantley on February 14th, 1965 in Pueblo, Colorado. They had three children:

1. Tamera Jean Brantley
2. Tonya Sue Brantley
3. Tricia Nadine Brantley

#### **Madera Ranchos**

Dolly and Mori moved to the Madera Ranchos in 1978. They sold the Feland house for about $48,000.

After a year in their new house, Dolly started helping in the information booth of the Fresno Fair. In 1980, she was hired by the Fresno Bee credit union where she worked for 8 years. She quit the job when she was overlooked for a management position. She was unemployed for two months until she was employed by the Fresno Fair to work in the exhibit office in 1989. THe work was part time with minimum wage. After 9 years, she was made full time and was eligible for health and insurance benefits. After 25 years, Dolly officially retired from the Fresno Fair in 2014.

She worked the Indio date festival where she learned about the date shakes.

Dolly was involved in a terrible car accident in 1999.

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Dolores (Croshal) Brantley. Oral Interview, 15 November 2015, by Wesley Miller in Pueblo, Colorado.
Elisabeth Müller (Oster)

Elisabeth Müller was the daughter of Philippus Müller and Elisabeth Oster.

#### **References**

1. ↑ Even, Josef, and Elmar Schmitt. "V. Die Reichsherrschaft Hüttersdorf-Buprich."*Schmelzer Chronik Zugl. Festschr. D. Volksbank Schmelz-Hüttersdorf E.G. Anlässl. Ihres 75jährigen Jubiläums*. Schmelz: Volksbank Schmelz-Hüttersdorf, n.d. 148. Print.
Hüttersdorf

Hüttersdorf is a Gemeinde that lies on the Prims and in the Lebach Graben. Almost one third of the are of Hüttersdorf is forest.

Today, the cleared land is used for agriculture.

Today Hüttersdorf is made up of the historic communities of Hüttersdorf and Bupprich.

#### **Roman Era**

After Caesar conquered the area, the land was inhabited by Galls under Roman rule. The Treveri, a Belgic tribe, inhabited the area. The Roman age ended around 430 and the area returned to its Frankish roots.

#### **History of the Name**

The parish of Hüttersdorf was mentioned on the Mettlach Pilgrimage List of the Archbishop Albero. Hüttersdorf, along with 75 other communities, were required to make an annual pilgrimage on the 9th of September to Mettlach.

The Hunolstein Family owned the estates in Hüttersdorf, which were granted from Saarbrücken. These were a result of a deed from October 18th, 1341.

#### **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Even, Josef, and Elmar Schmitt. "V. Die Reichsherrschaft Hüttersdorf-Buprich."*Schmelzer Chronik Zugl. Festschr. D. Volksbank Schmelz-Hüttersdorf E.G. Anlässl. Ihres 75jährigen Jubiläums*. Schmelz: Volksbank Schmelz-Hüttersdorf, n.d. 115. Print.
2. ↑ Even, Josef, and Elmar Schmitt. "V. Die Reichsherrschaft Hüttersdorf-Buprich."*Schmelzer Chronik Zugl. Festschr. D. Volksbank Schmelz-Hüttersdorf E.G. Anlässl. Ihres 75jährigen Jubiläums*. Schmelz: Volksbank Schmelz-Hüttersdorf, n.d. 117. Print.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Even, Josef, and Elmar Schmitt. "V. Die Reichsherrschaft Hüttersdorf-Buprich."*Schmelzer Chronik Zugl. Festschr. D. Volksbank Schmelz-Hüttersdorf E.G. Anlässl. Ihres 75jährigen Jubiläums*. Schmelz: Volksbank Schmelz-Hüttersdorf, n.d. 118. Print.
Peter Hentz

Peter Hentz was born on May 17th, 1826 in Bürgermeisterei Bettingen to Johann Hentz and Anna Conradt.

#### **References**

1. ↑ "Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898," database, *FamilySearch*(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NHRN-W4G : 28 November 2014), Peter Hentz, ; citing Bettingen (Kr. Saarlouis), Rheinland, Preussen, Germany; FHL microfilm 1,051,509.