Genealogy Sources
Families - A-C
- Correspondence between John Adolf and Brian Smith, 2000
- Family History Report contributed by Nancy
Kirwan Archdekin, April, 2001
- Maria Magdalena Dentinger married Joannes Jacob Arbogast on Mon. 08-Feb-1745
at St. George's Catholic Church, Oberroedern
- Internet Genealogy: "Ancestors of Thomas Lincoln CULVER III"
by Tom Culver III of Boone, NC
http://www1.appstate.edu/~tlc/culver1/culver.htm
http://www1.appstate.edu/~tlc/culver1/d288.htm
- William Bedent BAIRD was born on 20 Apr 1850 in Valle Crucis, Watauga,
NC. He died on 8 Mar 1932 in Valle Crucis, Watauga, NC. He was married
to Louisa Ann GRAGG on 24 Jul 1873 in Valle Crucis, Watauga, NC.
- Louisa Ann GRAGG was born on 4 Jul 1848 in Valle Crucis, Ashe, NC.
She died on 6 Apr 1929 in Valle Crucis, Watauga, NC.
- Children were:
- i. Ida Gragg BAIRD was born on 20 Mar 1869 in Valle Crucis, Watauga,
NC.
- ii. Charles Taylor BAIRD was born on 22 Sep 1874 in Valle Crucis,
Watauga, NC. He died on 29 Aug 1949 in Mountain City, Johnson, TN.
He was married to Minnie White FARTHING on 21 Nov 1895 in Valle Crucis,
Watauga, NC.
- iii. John Boone BAIRD was born on 9 May 1878 in Valle Crucis, Watauga,
NC. He died on 28 Aug 1905.
- iv. Rittenhouse BAIRD was born on 23 Sep 1881 in Valle Crucis,
Watauga, NC. He died on 20 Jan 1883.
- v. Thomas James BAIRD was born on 12 Sep 1882 in Valle Crucis,
Watauga, NC. He died on 1 Mar 1961.
- vi. Jordan Oscar BAIRD was born on 6 Apr 1884 in Valle Crucis,
Watauga, NC. He died on 6 Oct 1888 in Valle Crucis, Watauga, NC.
- vii. William Custer BAIRD was born on 21 Sep 1888 in Valle Crucis,
Watauga, NC. He died on 5 Feb 1970.
- viii. Henry Clay BAIRD was born on 29 Mar 1893 in Valle Crucis,
Watauga, NC. He died on 30 Aug 1965.
- ix. Bondena BAIRD was born on 18 Jan 1895 in Valle Crucis, Watauga,
NC. She died on 18 Aug 1940
- Ancestry
World Tree Project at Ancestry.com
- Brenda Reed's Kith & Kin, by Brenda Reed
- Benjamin F. Baird and Celia Gragg
- Children:
- James C. BAIRD b: 1868
- John E. BAIRD b: 1870
- Alice BAIRD b: 1872
- William T. BAIRD b: 1878
- Walter L. BAIRD b: 1882
- Dellinger-Kingsley family tree by Randy Dellinger
- Benjamin F. Baird and Celia Gragg
- Married circa 1865 in Watauga County, NC
- Children:
- James C BAIRD b: 1868 in NC
- John E BAIRD b: 1870 in Watauga County, NC
- Hiram BAIRD b: ABT. 1871
- Sarah BAIRD b: ABT. 1873
- Thomas BAIRD b: ABT. 1875
- Charlotte BAIRD b: ABT. 1876
- Lewis-Miles family tree by Ray Lewis
- Benjamin Franklin Baird and Celia Gragg
- Married: ABT. 1865 in Watauga Co, NC
- Children:
- James Crittenden BAIRD b: 21 FEB 1868 in Valle Crucis,
Wautaugua Co, NC
- John E. BAIRD b: 1870 in Watauga Co, NC
- Hiram BAIRD b: ABT. 1871
- Sarah BAIRD b: ABT. 1873
- Thomas BAIRD b: ABT. 1875
- Charlotte BAIRD b: ABT. 1876
- Ancestry
World Tree Project at Ancestry.com
- Dellinger-Kingsley family tree by Randy Dellinger
- William B. Baird and Louisa Ann (or Eliza) Gragg
- Married: 28 JUL 1873 in Caldwell County, NC
- Children:
- Ida Gragg BAIRD b: 20 MAR 1869
- Charles Taylor BAIRD b: 22 SEP 1874
- John Bedent BAIRD b: 9 MAY 1878
- Rittenhouse BAIRD b: 23 SEP 1881
- Thomas James BAIRD b: 12 SEP 1882
- Jordan Oscar BAIRD b: 6 APR 1884
- William Custer BAIRD b: 21 SEP 1888
- Henry Clay BAIRD b: 29 MAR 1893
- Bondena BAIRD b: 18 JAN 1895
- Social Security Death Index:
- Minnie Balthasar
- Born 01-Nov-1877
- Died Jan-1965
- Social Security issued in NY
- St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, New York
FHL Microfilm 1292892
Research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, 2001
- Baptism record of Barbara Cecelia Balthasar
- Born 12-Aug-1882
- Baptized 17-Aug-1882
- Parents: Frank Balthasar and Mary Ailinger
- Sponsors: Valentine Simon and Barbara Ailinger
- Marriage record of Henry Killien and Catherine Mary Balthasar
- Married 26-Jun-1900
- Son of John Killien and Honorae Greene
- Daughter of Frank Balthasar and Mary Ailinger
- Witnesses: Carl O. Nulany and Wilhelmina Balthasar
- 1900 US Census, Lancaster
Village, Erie County, New York, Enumeration District 251
- BALTHAZAR(?), Joseph (b.Feb-1868) and Carrie (b.Jul-1868), p.32
- BALTHASAR, Frank (b.Jul-1835, imm.1838), Mary (b.Aug-1837), Minnie (b.Nov-1877),
Celia (b.Aug-1882), married 43 years, p.32
- 1870 US Census, Buffalo,
research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, Jan-2001
- Frank, age 33, born in Prussia, Cooper, 12th ward
- Mary, age 33, born in Wurtemburg, keeps house
- Five children, all born in New York State:
- Frank, age 12
- George, age 10
- Henry, age 7
- Joseph, age 3
- Jacob, age 3 months
- 1860 US Census, Buffalo,
research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, Jan-2001
- Frank, age 25, born in "Russia" (probably should be Prussia),
Cooper, 12th ward
- Mary, age 28, born in Wurtemburg, wife of Frank
- One child: Frank Jr., age 1, born in New York State
- St. Francis Xavier Church in the Black Rock district of Buffalo
Research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, Apr-2001
- Marriage record of Frank Balthasar and Mary Eillinger
- Frank Balthasar married Mary Eillinger on 7 May 1857
- His parents: Christopher Balthasar and Susannna Lobnicht
- Her parents: Frank Eilinger and Kath Bandley.
- Balthasar Family Photo Album
- Children of Frank X. Balthasar and Mary Ailinger:
- Minnie
- Cecilia
- Kate, married name Killeen
- Social Security Death Index
- Victor Balthasar
- Born 9 Jan 1895
- Died Jun 1975
- Residence: 14052 East Aurora, Erie, NY
- Floyd Balthasar
- Born 10 Feb 1897
- Died Nov 1974
- Residence: 85018 Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ
- Issued: NY
- 1900 US Census
- Household of Henry and Mary Bauer
- Living on Central Avenue in Lancaster Village, Erie County, New
York
- Married 15 years
- Mary has had 4 children; all are living
- Children:
- Isabel, b. Feb-1891
- Irene, b. Mar-1893
- Victor, b. Feb-1895
- Floyd, b. Jan-1897
- St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, New York
FHL Microfilm 1292892
Research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, 2001
- Marriage record of Henry Balthasar and Mary Bauer
- Married 19-Oct-1885
- Son of Frank Balthasar and Mary Ailinger
- Daughter of Joseph Bauer and Barbara H___?
- Witnesses: Joseph Balthasar and Marg. Bauer
- Baptism record of Alphonse Balthasar
- Born 11-Feb-1897
- Baptized 05-Mar-1897
- Parents: Henry Balt. and Mary Bauer
- Sponsors: Nicholas Bauer and Margaret Sturm
- 1870 US Census, Buffalo Ward
12
- BALSER, Elisabeth 33, Maria 7, Anna 7, Wm. 3, p.10
- 1860 US Census, Buffalo,
research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, Jan-2001
- William, age 31, born in Prussia, Cooper, 12th ward
- Elizabeth, age 23, born in Prussia, wife of William
- One child: William, age 2 months, born in New York State
- Family History of Evelyn
M. Schaefer, 2000
- Married 19-Jul-1859 at St. Mary's Church, 258 Pine Street (Broadway
and Pine), Buffalo, New York
- Six or Seven children, only two of whom survived childhood:
- Anton William, b. 4-May-1860, baptized 6-May-1860, d. 10-May-1861
- Alois Henry, b. 12-Jun-1861, baptized 13-Jun-1861, d. 17-Jan-1862
- Mary (Maria) Catherine, b. 6-Oct-1862, baptized 8-Oct-1862, d. 12-Feb-1953
- Anna Regina, b. 17-Mar-1864, baptized 20-Mar-1864, d. 1937
- Mary Elizabeth, born, baptized, and died 25-Jan-1866
- Martin William ("Willie"), b. 6-Mar-1867, baptized 8-May-1867,
d. 18-Jun-1872
- Possible seventh child: boy (name unknown), d. 5-Jun-1869
- Balthasar Family Papers
- Information received from Noel Balthasar, Oct-2004
- Henry Balthasar, b.02-May-1827, d.25-Jun-1886
- Regina Heintz, b.30-Aug-1831, d.30-Dec-1903
- Henry, d.25-Jan-1941 at age 75
- John, b.1872, d.13-Nov-1953
- Frank, d.21-Jan-1929 at age 70
- Julia, d.03-May-1935 at age 79
- e-Mail correspondence from Noel Balthasar, Jan-2004
- Austertag is the maiden name of Bertha, John Balthasar's wife
- 1900 U.S. Census
- BALTHASAR, Regina (b.Aug-1831), Julia (b.Nov-1855), Frank (b.Nov-1858),
Henry (b.May-1866), Emil (b.Jun-1875), p.9 of Buffalo ED 216
- 1880 U.S. Census
- Julia Balthasar ("Balthasen"), age 24, is living with the
family of William Plummer in Buffalo
- Family of Henry and Regina Balthasar ("Baltharar") in Buffalo:
- Henry, age 53, born in Prussia, both parents born in Prussia, Cooper
- Regina, wife, age 48, born in Alsace, both parents born in Alsace
- Seven sons and daughters, all born in New York State:
- Frank H., age 21
- Marie, age 19
- Henry, age 15
- Edward, age 13
- John, age 11
- Alicius, age 9
- Paul Emil, age 5
- 1860 US Census, Buffalo,
research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, Jan-2001
- Henry, age 31, born in Prussia, Cooper, 12th ward
- Regina, age 28, born in France, wife of Henry
- Four children, all born in New York State:
- Julia, age 4
- Francis, age 2
- Lewis, age 2
- Felix, age 2 months
- 1870 US Census, research
by Alice and Kathryn Smith, Jan-2001
- No record of Henry Balthasar found
- St. Francis Xavier Church in Black Rock, Buffalo, N.Y
Research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, Apr-2001
- Marriage record of Mary Balthasar and Martin Hentches, 01-Sep-1881
- Mary Balthasar is the daughter of Henry Balthasar and Regina Heintz
- Balthasar Family Photo Album
- Children of Henry and Regina Balthasar:
- Julia - never married
- Frank
- Louis, twin of Frank
- John, who married Bertha
- Midred is the daughter of John and Bertha Balthasar
- Mary, married name Haentges
- Family tree provided by Noel Balthasar, Oct-2004:
- Possible additional children:
- 1900 US Census, Lancaster
Village, Erie County, New York, Enumeration District 251
- BALTHASAR, Frank, b.Jul-1835, immigrated 1838, living with wife Mary
and children Minnie and Celia, p.32
- 1860 US Census, Buffalo,
research by Alice and Kathryn Smith, Jan-2001
- Christian Balthasar, age 68, born in Prussia, Mill laborer
- Christian is living with Martin and Theresa Wintermantle
- Family History of Evelyn
M. Schaefer, 2000
- Four children:
- Henry, 1828-1886
- William, 1829-1870
- Francis, 1834-1914
- Theresa, 1835-1895
- Information received from Noel Balthasar, Oct-2004
- Married 1891 in Kansas
- Children:
- J. George, 1894-?, married Margaret Dorsey
- Sylvester E., 1896-1978
- Mildred, 1898-1924, married Vincent McElwee - photo
- Gertrude, 1900-?, married Robert Brooks, lived in Nyack NY, no children
- Pauline, 1901-1980, married Thomas Burns
- Odelia, 1902-1980, married Chris Olislager
- Wilfred, 1903-1912, died of appendicitis
- Edward, 1904-?, married Eva Wenski
- Eugenia, 1906-?, married Henry Finn
- Clarence, 1908-?, married Yvette Noel
- 1900 U.S. Census
- BALTHASAR, John (b.May-1869), Bertha (b.May-1868), George (b.Mar-1894),
Silvester (b.Dec-1895), Mildred (b.Jun?-1897), Gertrude (b.Mar-1899),
p.9 of Buffalo ED 216
- Social Security Death Index
- Clarence C. Balthasar
- Born 11-Aug-1908
- Died 18-May-2001 Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida
- Edward Balthasar
- Born 31-Jul-1904
- Died 08-Apr-1997 in Buffalo, Erie, New York
- Eva Balthasar (probably the wife of Edward)
- Born 11-Mar-1906
- Died Jun-1971 Buffalo, Erie, New York
- Sylvester Balthasar
- Born 24-Dec-1895
- Died Apr-1976 Buffalo, Erie, New York
- Yvette N. Balthasar (probably the wife of Clarence)
- Born 21-Aug-1910
- Died 14-Oct-2003 Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida
- Pauline Burns
- Born 17-Jan-1901
- Died May-1982 Buffalo, Erie, New York
- Odelia Olislager
- Born 25-Feb-1902
- Died Mar-1980 Buffalo, Erie, New York
- Christian Olislager
- Born 29 Aug 1900
- Died Oct 1969 Buffalo, Erie, New York
- Eugenie J. Finn
- Born 30-Mar-1906
- Died 10-Sep-1994 Hamburg, Erie, New York
- Correspondence between Janet Adolf Bartkowiak and Brian Smith, 2000
- Obituary of Elinor Staebell Bauer
- Elinor Staebell was the wife of the late Howard J. Bauer
- Mother of Dennis (Cherie) Bauer, Judith Bauer, Loren (late Melody) Bauer,
Sandra (the late Ed) Empl and Gail Bauer
- I assume the names in parentheses are spouses
- Grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
- Family History Report contributed by Nancy
Kirwan Archdekin, April, 2001
- Anne Marie Schenck married Anton Beil
- Family History Report contributed by Charles
J. Sheridan, January, 2001
- Anna Maria Schenck married Anton Beil
- Letters from Kathryn Snider Garcia to William E. Smith, 29-Feb-1984 and
08-Dec-1995
- Letters from Dr. Donald C. Nuwer
to Brian Smith, November and December, 2000
- Dr. Nuwer's 01-Dec-2000 letter contains several pages of information
about the children and grandchildren of this couple that I have not transcribed
into this genealogy.
- Correspondence between Susan Smith Breitenstein and Brian Smith, 2000
- Correspondence between Susan Smith Breitenstein and Brian Smith, 2000
- Family History Report contributed by Nancy
Kirwan Archdekin, April, 2001
- Barbe Schenck married Louis Burg on Sun. 14 Oct 1838 at Oberroedern
- Family History Report contributed by Charles
J. Sheridan, January, 2001
- Barbe Schenck married Louis Burg 15 Oct 1838 in Oberroedern
- Church records of St. Mary's of the Assumption, Lancaster, New York
Research by Susan Muench
- Marriage: 21-Jan-1879, Geo Burgasser and Magd Nuwer
- Social Security Death Index
- MATILDA BENKE
- Residence: 14215 Buffalo, Erie, NY
- Born 1 Sep 1898
- Died Jan 1986
- 1900 Census
- Burgasser family on Schwartz Road, Lancaster Township, Enumeration District
250, p.79:
- BURGASSER, George (b.Apr-1860 in NY), Lena (b.Apr-1858), Kate (b.Jun-1881),
Clara (b.Apr-1883), Frances (b.Mar-1885), Frank X. (b.Apr-1887), George
(b.Jun-1889), Lena (b.Feb-1894), Mary (b.Oct-1896), Matilda (b.Sep--1898),
p.79
- Married 21 years; 10 children, 8 living
- History of the Nuwers by Estella
Nuwer Minderler
- George Burgasser married Magdalena Nuwer
- Nine children:
- Catherine, b. 1881, m. Charles Rautenstrauch, d. 1966
- Frank, b. 1883, m. Lucy Schultz
- Frances, b. 1885, m. Peter Waldmiller, d. 1914
- Clara, b. 1887, m. John Milbrand
- George, b. 1889, m. Ann Boyack, d. 1950
- Lena, b. 1894, m. Walter Watkins
- Mary, b. 1897, m. Frank S. Walters, d. 1973
- Matilda, b. 1898, m. John Benke, d. after 1974
- Joseph, b. 1900, died about the age of 22, never married
- Letters from Dr. Donald C. Nuwer
to Brian Smith, November and December, 2000
- Dr. Nuwer's 01-Dec-2000 letter contains several pages of information
about the children and grandchildren of this couple that I have not transcribed
into this genealogy.
- Correspondence between Patricia Delzer Celej and Brian Smith, 2000
- Recollections of Leola Smith Chrysler, during conversations in 2000 and
2001, and a visit with her in January 2001
- George Chrysler was married to Leola for 45 years before he died
- Leola was married in 1932
- Death Notice, Shirley Clarkson,
Buffalo News, 27-Apr-1998
- Children: Richard W. (Roberta), David M. (Maureen), John V., William
D. (Maxine), Paul J. (Barbara), Daniel A. (Judy), Robert J., Dorothy C.
(Robert Ahrens), Barbara A. Martin (Clarkson)
- Letter from Rita Uebelhoer to Alice Smith, Nov-2001
- Married 1951
- Nine children: Richard, David, John, William, Paul, Daniel, Robert,
Dorothy, Barbara
- Family History of Evelyn M. Schaefer,
2000
- Six children:
- Gertrude, b. 22-Apr-1827, d. 29-May-1898; lived in Buffalo; m. Krollmann
- Anna Marie; lived in Olpe, Westphalia, Germany; m. Herr
- Elizabeth, b. 1836, d. 1871; lived in Buffalo; m. Balthasar
- Josepha, b. 1838; lived in Buffalo; m. Burghaus
- Katharina; lived in Wetter, on the River Ruhr, Germany; m. Stock
- Regina; lived in Rublinghausen, Westphalia, Germany; m. Kaft
- Balthasar Family Photo Album
- Children of Franciscus Clemens and Maria Catherine Ochel (or Oken)
- Elizabeth, 1836-1871
- A daughter, married name Burkhard
- A daughter, married name Krollman
- Information from Lorraine Collee Daudelin, Feb-2004 e-mail:
- Loretta Margaret Schneider married John Pierre Collee
- Married 17-Jun-1936
- FHL Microfilm 1324471 - Church records,
1859-1921
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Niagara Falls, New York
Item 4 - Marriages, 1859-1896
- 13-Sep-1886 - Martinum Conroy and Ameliam Mesker
- Son of Patricii Conroy and Margaritae Fitzpatrick
- Daughter of Francisci Mesker and Elizabeth Layton
- Witnesses: Ludovicus Mesker and Tilly Mesker
- Family History Sheets by William E.
Smith, 1981 and 1987
- Martin Conroy and Amelia (Meal) Mesker
- Six children:
- Henry, 1886-1969
- Bertha T. ("Bert"), 1888-1975
- Mae, 1890-1981
- Frank, 1892-1964
- Bernice, 189?-1972
- Vera E., 1901-1999
- Recollections of Leola Smith Chrysler, during conversations in 2000 and
2001, and a visit with her in January 2001
- Leo's daughter is Alice, who married Frank Warner
- John's daughter is Melva
- Article in the Newport Miner, Thursday, 11-Dec-1958: "Mrs. Bertha Crysler,
Newport Pioneer, Is Honored as 1958 Grandmother of Year"
- Bertha married Ambrose Crysler in 1899
- Bertha and Ambrose with their two children Leo and Margaret moved to
Newport Washington, arriving 11-Jan-1908
- Three children born to the couple in Newport: George, Blanche, and John
- Bertha and Ambrose celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 07-May-1949
- Daughter Margaret married Earl Kelley, Postmaster in Newport
- Daughter Margaret operates a beauty parlor at her home
- Son George is a member of the town council
- Daughter Blanche married George Lithgow
- Bertha has nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
- All of Bertha's sons are employed by the Diamond Gardner Corporation
- Recollections of Leola Smith Chrysler, during conversations in 2000 and
2001, and a visit with her in January 2001
- John's wife was Lucille Owen
- John's daughter is Melva, whose married name is Nelson
- Recollections of Leola Smith Chrysler, during conversations in 2000 and
2001, and a visit with her in January 2001
- Leo's wife was Helena Wright
- Leo's daughter is Alice, who married Frank Warner