http://mctiernan.com/adam.htm 4-17-10

This begins the Bender line of Adam Bender who is our earliest known Bender ancestor as of today.

1. Adam Bender, <1595-->1638, born most likely in Rettigheim, Baden. Adam was married in Rettigheim in 1615 but the name of Adam's wife is unknown. They had at least five children.

Adam's first child was a son by the name of Sebastian Bender, 1615--1688, who was born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. The vast amount of information on Sebastian Bender's line poses size limits for one web page so all subsequent data for Sebastian's specific family line is on a different web site: http://mctiernan.com/hans.htm. Sebastian's family line begins with the number 1.1.

I have had to redo the entire numbering convention based on the February 2006 new information from Bernhard. The full list of 1. Adam Bender's five known children and their descendants using the recent numbering scam is as follows:

1.1. first child, Sebastian Bender, 1615--1688, for his line of descent see http://mctiernan.com/hans.htm

1.2. second child, Johann Jakob Bender, 1620--1688, see below

1.3. third child, a daughter, given name unknown, Unnamed Moninger, nee Bender, 1625--, see below

1.4. the fourth child, Johann Bender, 1635--8-30-1691, see below

1.5. the fifth child, Anna Weis, nee Bender, 1638--1679, see below

Here below is the start of the line of Adam Bender's second child, Johann Jakob Bender.

1.2. Johann Jakob Bender, 1620--1688, the second of five children of Adam Bender and his unknown wife born in Rettigheim and died in Rotenberg, Baden. Johann Jakob Bender was born one year before the Pilgrims had the first Thanksgiving in Massachusetts.

Johann Jakob Bender wife's name is unknown. He was a farmer and a RAT and lived at Malscher Str.11/13 and Rotenberg Str. 28/30. He was a tailor in Rotenberg from 1667 to 1691. Married in 1642 in Rettigheim, Johann Jakob Bender had a total of three children by his unknown wife.

1.2.1. Heinrich Bender, 1646--, the first of three children of Johann Jakob Bender and unknown wife born in Rettigheim, Baden. About 1675, Heinrich Bender married the daughter of Michel Rudolf The given name of Heinrich Bender's wife is unknown. Heinrich Bender and the Unknown Rudolf were married c. 1675 in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Malscher Str. 6 in Rettigheim.

1.2.2. Elizabeth Rudolf, nee Bender, 1653--2-4-1690, the second of three children of Johann Jakob Bender and his unknown wife born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. About 1675 in Rettigheim, Elizabeth Bender married Hans Heinrich Rudolf, 1652--11-21-1702, who died in Rettigheim, Baden. Hans Rudolf was a farmer and an Anwalt [lawyer]. Elizabeth Bender and Hans Heinrich Rudolf had at least one child.

1.2.2.1. Maria Anna Eva Neff, nee Rudolph, 1678--1-20-1735, the only child of Elizabeth Bender and Hans Heinrich Rudolf born and died in Rettigheim. On 1-18-1701 in Rettigheim, Maria Anna Eva Rudolf married Johann Neff, <1677--10-6-1743, who was born in Hergiswil, Switzerland and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer living at Malscher Str. 10. Maria Anna Eva Rudolf and Johann Neff had the following eight children.

1.2.2.1.1. Johann Adam Neff, 7-21-1702--10-20-1769, the first of eight children of Maria Anna Eva Rudolf and Johann Neff born and died in Rettigheim. In 1726 in Rettigheim, Johann Adam Neff married Katharina Anna Hoppler, <1706--. Johann Adam Neff was a farmer and lived at Malscher Str. 8. Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler had the following eleven children.

1.2.2.1.1.1. Johann Georg Neff, 9-3-1727--, the first of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.1.2. Josef Neff, 12-31-1728--1730, the second of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.1.3. Josef Neff, 2-23-1730--, the third of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.1.4. Johann Adam Neff, 8-21-1733--, the fourth of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born in Rettigheim. On 1-26-1764 in Rettigheim, Johann Adam Neff married Katharina Bellermann, 1737--12-25-1783, who was born in Mühlhausen and died in Rettigheim ober Mingolsheim. Katharina Bellermann's parents were Jakob Bellermann and Magdalena, surname unknown. Johann Adam Neff was a farmer and lived at Malscher Str. 8. In 1788, Michael Kling bought at an auction the house of [Johann] Adam Neff. Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Bellermann had the following six children.

1.2.2.1.1.4.1. Maria Katharina Neff, 5-19-1765--, the first of six children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Bellermann born in Rettigheim ober Mingolsheim.

1.2.2.1.1.4.2. Franz Michael Neff, 10-29-1766--, the second of six children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Bellermann born in Rettigheim ober Mingolsheim. Franz Michael Neff was married in 1794 in Nussloch, Germany but the name of his wife is unknown.

1.2.2.1.1.4.3. Katharina Barbara Neff, 4-13-1769--3-16-1783, the third of six children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Bellermann born and died in Rettigheim ober Mingolsheim.

1.2.2.1.1.4.4. Franz Anton Neff, 7-15-1772--, the fourth of six children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Bellermann born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.1.4.5. Unknown Neff, 1-18-1776--1-18-1776, the fifth of six children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Bellermann born and died in Rettigheim ober Mingolsheim.

1.2.2.1.1.4.6. Franz Matthias Neff, 2-23-1780--11-9-1836, the sixth of six children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Bellermann born and died in Rettigheim ober Mingolsheim. On 9-30-1816 in Rettigheim, Franz Matthias Neff first married Elisabeth Kirchhöfer, 7-10-1785--8-25-1831, who was born in Obergrombach, Baden and died in Rettigheim. On 11-3-1832 in Rettigheim, after Elisabetha died Franz married Katharina Barbara Reiss, 6-27-1800--3-5-1868, who was born and died in Rettigheim. After Franz Matthias Neff died, on 11-13-1842 in Rettigheim, Katharina Barbara Neff, nee Reiss married a second time to 1.2.3.4.8.1.2. Johann Werstein, 11-29-1785--7-5-1843. He was a carpenter/day laborer. Franz Matthias Neff and Elisabeth Kirchhöfer had one child.

1.2.2.1.1.4.6.1. Johann Neff, 6-25-1819--1-8-1877, the only child of Franz Matthias Neff and Elisabeth Kirchhöfer born and died in Rettigheim. Johannes never married.

1.2.2.1.1.5. Maria Elisabeth Neff, 2-13-1737--8-18-1746, the fifth of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.1.6. Johann Michael Neff, 8-3-1740--5-28-1743, the sixth of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.1.7. Johann Michael Neff, 5-21-1743--8-18-1746, the seventh of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.1.8. Eva Katharina Neff, 4-7-1744--3-21-1755, the eighth of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.1.9. Maria Christina Neff, 8-5-1746--3-27-1747, the ninth of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.1.10. Maria Cristina Neff, 6-8-1748-- 9-22-1751, the tenth of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.1.11. Maria Barbara Gramlich, nee Neff, 8-28-1751--3-1810, the eleventh of eleven children of Johann Adam Neff and Katharina Anna Hoppler born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. On 2-22-1773 in Rettigheim, Maria Barbara Neff married Leonard Gramlich, 10-1747--, who was born in Östringen. Maria Barbara Neff and Leonard Gramlich had the following eight children.

1.2.2.1.1.11.1. Johann Stephan Gramlich, 11-1773--1-11-1828, the first of eight children of Maria Barbara Neff and Leonard Gramlich born and died in Östringen. n 5-1801 in Östringen, Johannes Stephan Gramlich married Magdalena Machtol, --1837. Magdalena's surname was also spelled as Maglin, Machtlin, etc. Johannes Stephan Gramlich and Magdalena Machtol had the following five children.

1.2.2.1.1.11.1.1. Maria Anna Gramlich, 6-3-1802--, the first child of Johannes Stephan Gramlich and Magdalena Machtol born in Östringen. Maria Anna Gramlich had a son.

1.2.2.1.1.11.1.1.1. Georg Gramlich, 1-26-1835--, born in Östringen, the son of Maria Anna Gramlich.

1.2.2.1.1.11.1.2. Johann Franz Gramlich, 5-21-1804--, the second child of Johannes Stephan Gramlich and Magdalena Machtol born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.1.11.1.2. Valentin Gramlich, 6-1807--, the third child of Johannes Stephan Gramlich and Magdalena Machtol born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.1.11.1.4. Maria Catharina Gramlich, 1-1810--, the fourth child of Johannes Stephan Gramlich and Magdalena Machtol born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.1.11.1.5. Eleonora Gramlich, 6-1812--, the fifth child of Johannes Stephan Gramlich and Magdalena Machtol born in Östringen. Eleonora Gramlich had two children.

1.2.2.1.1.11.1.5.1. Barbara Gramlich, 5-29-1836--2-18-1837, the first child of Eleonora Gramlich born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.1.11.1.5.2. Johann Gabriel Gramlich, 9-1845--10-10-1845, the second child of Eleonora Gramlich born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.1.11.2. Magdalena Catharina Gramlich, 7-1775--2-10-1785, the second of eight children of Maria Barbara Neff and Leonard Gramlich born and died in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.1.11.3. Josef Stephan Gramlich, 12-1777-- 2-10-1778, the third of eight children of Maria Barbara Neff and Leonard Gramlich born and died in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.1.11.4. Eva Elisabetha Gramlich, 3-1779--, the fourth of eight children of Maria Barbara Neff and Leonard Gramlich born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.1.11.5. Juliana Gramlich, 3-1782--3-6-1782, the fifth of eight children of Maria Barbara Neff and Leonard Gramlich born and died in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.1.11.6. Maria Anna Gramlich, 10-1783--2-26-1834, the sixth of eight children of Maria Barbara Neff and Leonard Gramlich born and died in Östringen. Maria Anna Gramlich had a daughter.

1.2.2.1.1.11.6.1. Wilhelmine Gramlich, 3-1813--, born in Östringen, Baden

1.2.2.1.1.11.7. Johannes Gramlich, 3-9-1786--, the seventh of eight children of Maria Barbara Neff and Leonard Gramlich born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.1.11.8. Johannes Joseph Gramlich, 12-13-1791--, the eighth of eight children of Maria Barbara Neff and Leonard Gramlich born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.2. Anna Katharina Neff, 11-18-1704--, the second of eight children of Maria Anna Eva Rudolf and Johann Neff born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.3. Johann Michael Neff, 4-27-1707--6-23-1759, the third of eight children of Maria Anna Eva Rudolf and Johann Neff born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4. Johann Neff, 9-12-1708--6-23-1759, the fourth of eight children of Maria Anna Eva Rudolf and Johann Neff born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-22-1740 in Rettigheim, Johann Neff married Anna Maria Rudolf, 3-22-1720--12-10-1771, who was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim. Anna Maria Rudolf's parents were Michael Rudolf and Christina, surname unknown. Johann Neff was a farmer and lived at Malscher Str. 10. Johann Neff and Anna Maria Rudolf had the following nine children.

1.2.2.1.4.1. Maria Gertrud Neff, 1-22-1742--2-8-1743, the first of nine children of Johann Neff and Anna Maria Rudolf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1. Johann Neff, 8-19-1773--2-11-1814, the first of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-17-1800 in Rettigheim, Johannes Neff married Maria Christina Weitgenant, 5-13-1771--3-14-1839, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Maria Christina Weitgenant was the daughter of Johannes Weitgenant, 1-22-1727--6-1-1793, who was born in Ostringen and died in Rettigheim and Anna Reiss. Johannes was a farmer. Johannes Neff and Maria Christina Weitgenant had the following four children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1. Christina Bender, nee Neff, 7-24-1802--1-5-1839, the first child of Johannes Neff and Maria Christina Weitgenant born and died in Rettigheim. Christina Neff had one child and then on 7-13-1828 in Rettigheim, Christina Neff married 1.1.2.1.3.9.7. Johann Bender, 2-10-1802--2-24-1880, who was born and died in Rettigheim. After Christina Neff died Johann Bender married Elisabeth Sachs. Christina Neff had the six children below, five by Johann Bender. Johann Bender had one child by Elisabeth Sachs, see 1.1.2.1.3.9.7. for that line of descent.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.1. Josef Friedrich Neff, 1-12-1827--1-21-1827, the first of six children of Christina Neff born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.2. Anton Bender, 5-7-1829--, the second of six children of Christina Neff but the first of five by Johann Bender born in Rettigheim. Anton was married in 1867 in Frankfort/Main, Germany, wife's name is unknown.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.3. Gabriel Bender, 9-11-1831--9-12-1831, the third of six children of Christina Neff but the second of five by Johann Bender born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4. Johann Nikolaus Bender, 12-2-1832--11-6-1921, the fourth of six children of Christina Neff but the third of five by Johann Bender born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-31-1860 in Rettigheim, Johann Nikolaus Bender married Juliana Kenz, 2-19-1826--10-2-1860, who was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim, the daughter of Georg Kenz and Magarete Wiedmann. After Juliana Kenz died Johann Nikolaus Bender married Pauline Häfner, 6-26-1830--8-31-1894, on 1-29-1861 in Rettigheim. Pauline was born in Langenbrücken, Baden and died in Rettigheim. Johann Nikolaus Bender was a master weaver, a laborer, and a basket maker and was living at Östringen Str. 5. Johann Nikolaus Bender and Pauline Häfner had the following eight children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1. Konrad Bender, 12-12-1861--8-24-1905, the second of eight children of Johann Nikolaus Bender and Pauline Häfner born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-2-1887 in Rettigheim, Konrad Bender married Theresia Gramlich, 7-1-1866--4-25-1939, who was born in Östringen and died in Rettigheim. Konrad died of Kopfleiden - ?head injuries? - was a cigar maker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 8. Konrad Bender and Theresia Gramlich had the following eight children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.1. Maria Bender, 8-5-1888--1-23-1889, the first of eight children of Johann Nikolaus Bender and Pauline Häfner born and died in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.2. Leopold Bender, 4-22-1890--9-3-1890, the second of eight children of Konrad Bender and Theresia Gramlich born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.3. Josef Bender, 2-9-1892--9-4-1893, the third of eight children of Konrad Bender and Theresia Gramlich born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.4. Anna Bender, 7-23-1894--1-25-1895, the fourth of eight children of Konrad Bender and Theresia Gramlich born and died in Rettigheim. Anna died of Nierenentzündung - Kidney inflammation.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.5. Johann Bender, 1-1-1896--11-5-1923, the fifth of eight children of Konrad Bender and Theresia Gramlich born and died in Rettigheim. Johann never married and was a cigar maker.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.6. Hermann Bender, 5-30-1897--8-3-1897, the sixth of eight children of Konrad Bender and Theresia Gramlich born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.7. Georg Bender, 6-7-1899--5-11-1945, the seventh of eight children of Konrad Bender and Theresia Gramlich born and died in Rettigheim. George was a cigar maker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 8 (torn down). On 2-25-1922 in Rettigheim, Georg Bender married Berta Hotz, 12-5-1897--2-9-1989, who was born in Östringen and died in Rauenberg. Georg Bender and Berta Hotz had the following five children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.7.1. Gerda Creszentia Bender, 12-7-1922--5-4-1965, the first of five children of Georg Bender and Berta Hotz born and died in Rettigheim. Gerda never married and was a female factory worker.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.7.2. Johanna Hedwig Knopf, nee Bender, 11-7-1926--2-21-1997, the second of five children of Georg Bender and Berta Hotz born in Rettigheim and died in Malschenburg. On 2-9-1948 in Rettigheim, Johanna Hedwig Bender married Wedelin Knopf who was born in Malschenburg.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.7.3. Gertrud Mergl, nee Bender, 11-4-1929--, the third of five children of Georg Bender and Berta Hotz born in Rettigheim. On 6-6-1953 in Rettigheim, Gertrud Bender married Matthias Mergl who was born in Bruchsal, Baden,

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.7.4. Mathilde Helene Bender, nee Bender, 6-17-1934--4-17-1979, the fourth of five children of Georg Bender and Berta Hotz born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-14-1960 in Malsch, Mathilde Helene Bender married Hermann Bender who was born in Malsch. This Bender line is unknown.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.7.5. Walter Konrad Bender, 6-29-1939--, the fifth of five children of Georg Bender and Berta Hotz born in Rettigheim. On 4-10-1976 in Rettigheim, Walter Konrad Bender married Brigitte Fuchs who was born in Mingolsheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.1.8. Theresia Knaus, nee Bender, 8-12-1901--12-3-1980, the eighth of eight children of Konrad Bender and Theresia Gramlich born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-18-1925 in Rettigheim, Theresia Bender married Eugen Knaus who was born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.2. Wilhelmine Bender, 6-19-1863--2-24-1865, the second of eight children of Johann Nikolaus Bender and Pauline Häfner born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.3. Unknown Bender, 2-28-1865--2-28-1865, a daughter, the third of eight children of Johann Nikolaus Bender and Pauline Häfner born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.4. Maximilian Bender, 4-1-1866--6-4-1925, the fourth of eight children of Johann Nikolaus Bender and Pauline Häfner, a farmer born and died in Rettigheim. On 9-29-1894 in Rettigheim, Maximilian Bender married 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.6.2. Frieda Bender, 1-5-1871--2-3-1912, who was born in Rauenberg. He died of encephalitis, was a factory hand, and lived at Östringer Str. 20. See 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.6.2. for line of descent for their four children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.5. Anton Bender, 7-24-1868--11-16-1868, the fifth of eight children of Johann Nikolaus Bender and Pauline Häfner born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.6. Heinrich Bender, 3-28-1870--3-30-1870, the sixth of eight children of Johann Nikolaus Bender and Pauline Häfner born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.7. Unknown Bender, 10-31-1872--10-31-1872, a son, the seventh of eight children of Johann Nikolaus Bender and Pauline Häfner born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.4.8. Heinrich Bender, 6-2-1874--6-7-1874, the eighth of eight children of Johann Nikolaus Bender and Pauline Häfner born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.5. Engelbert Bender, 3-6-1836--, the fifth of six children of Christina Neff but the fourth by Johann Bender born in Rettigheim. Engelbert Bender was married in 1868 in Frankfort/Main, Germany. His wife's surname is unknown.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.1.6. Maria Rosa Bender, 12-5-1838--5-8-1839, the sixth of six children of Christina Neff but the fifth by Johann Bender born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.2. Matthias Neff, 11-20-1805--4-10-1806, the second of four children of Johannes Neff and Maria Christina Weitgenant born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3. Sabine Barth, nee Neff, 10-30-1807--3-14-1851, the third of four children of Johannes Neff and Maria Christina Weitgenant born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-18-1828 in Rettigheim, Sabine Neff married Gregor Barth, 5-8-1803--1883, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the son of Georg Barth and Maria Stadmuller. Her death record is in Rettigheim Catholic Church records, pg 235, #7. She was listed as Sabina Barth geb Neff, wife of Gregor Barth and was 44 years old, a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 6. After Sabine Neff died Gregor Barth married 1.2.3.7.5.7.6. Juliana Bender. See 1.2.3.7.5.7.6. for Gregor Barth's two other children by Juliana Bender. Sabine Neff and Gregor Barth had the following seven children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.1. Sophie Stoll, nee Barth, 1-13-1829--, the first of seven children of Sabine Neff and Gregor Barth born in Rettigheim. On 2-13-1859 in Rettigheim, Sophie Barth married Peter Martin Stoll who was of Oberhausen.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.2. Thomas Barth, 3-8-1831--7-23-1901, the second of seven children of Sabine Neff and Gregor Barth born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. On 5-20-1860 in Östringen, Thomas Barth married Elisabetha Fellhauer, 9-18-1838--, who was born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.3. Gregor Barth, 4-29-1833--, the third of seven children of Sabine Neff and Gregor Barth born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.4. Maria Josefa Barth, 1-12-1837--10-6-1837, the fourth of seven children of Sabine Neff and Gregor Barth born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.5. Rosa Bender, nee Barth, 10-20-1838--11-2-1902, the fifth of seven children of Sabine Neff and Gregor Barth born and died in Rettigheim. On 1-10-1864 in Rettigheim, Rosa Barth married 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3. Josef Bender, 9-17-1838--10-13-1897, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 29/31. He died of stomach cancer (Magenkrebs). Rosa suffered from heart and lung ailments. See 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3. for line of descent for their five children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.6. Friedrich Barth, 2-22-1841--2-27-1918, the sixth of seven children of Sabine Neff and Gregor Barth born in Rettigheim and and died in Östringen. Friedrich Barth married Ida Förderer on 4-15-1869. Ida was from Östringen.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7. Johann Barth, 7-5-1844--12-24-1919, the seventh of seven children of Sabine Neff and Gregor Barth born and died in Rettigheim. He was a "Taglöhner" which is a day laborer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 13. On 4-16-1874 in Rettigheim, Johannes Barth married Elisabetha Schuckert, 11-20-1843--2-6-1875, who was born in Schatthausen and died in child birth in Rettigheim. Her mother was Maria Schuckert.

On 7-8-1875 in Rettigheim after Elisabetha died, Johann Barth married 1.2.3.7.5.7.8.2. Maria Josefa Kamuf, 12-16-1853--1-31-1884, who was born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-4-1884 in Rettigheim, after Maria Josefa Kamuf died, Johannes Barth married 1.2.3.4.8.1.5.3.6. Juliana Josefa Werstein, 5-18-1862--8-20-1934, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Johannes Barth had the following nine children, one by Elisabetha Schuckert, one by Maria Josefa Kamuf and seven by Juliana Josefa Werstein.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.1. Karl Barth, 2-6-1875--3-7-1956, the first of nine children of Johannes Barth and the only child of Elisabetha Schuckert born and died in Rettigheim. On 4-29-1899 in Rettigheim, Karl Barth married 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10. Frieda Kleinlagel, 10-29-1873--5-7-1949, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar maker, factory worker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 13. See 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10. for line of descent of their seven children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2. Hermann Barth, 10-17-1882--3-15-1961, the second of nine children of Johannes Barth and the only child with Maria Josefa Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar maker and lived at Friedhofstr. 11 (designer house). On 10-31-1910 in Rettigheim, Hermann Barth married 1.1.1.1.2.3.4.6.2.1.3.3. Juliana Brückmann, 12-28-1883--7-27-1936, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the daughter of Franz Brückmann and Theresia Michenfelder. On 5-22-1937 in Rettigheim, Hermann Barth married 1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.4.1. Klara Cäzilia Wagner, 11-14-1901--7-7-1981, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar maker and lived at Friedhofstr. 11 (designer house). Hermann Barth had the below eleven children, six by Juliana Brückmann and five by Klara Cäzilia Wagner.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.1. Alma Theresia Fleckenstein, nee Barth, 11-17-1911--11-14-1941, the first of eleven children of Hermann Barth and the first of six by Juliana Brückmann born and died in Rettigheim. On 8-4-1934 in Mainz, Germany, Alma Theresia Barth married Johann H. Fleckenstein. Alma divorced her husband and died of TB under her maiden name.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.2. Maria Helena Barth, 6-15-1913--8-17-1913, the second of eleven children of Hermann Barth and his wife Juliana Brückmann born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.3. Hermann Josef Barth, 2-24-1915--6-4-1915, the third of eleven children of Hermann Barth and his wife Juliana Brückmann born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.4. Hildegard Barth, 9-23-1920--12-16-1920, the fourth of eleven children of Hermann Barth and his wife Juliana Brückmann born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.5. Johanna Barth, 2-26-1922--12-20-1925, the fifth of eleven children of Hermann Barth and his wife Juliana Brückmann born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.6. Franz Barth, 12-16-1926--6-15-1959, the sixth of eleven children of Hermann Barth and his wife Juliana Brückmann born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-14-1951 in Rettigheim, Franz Barth married Ida Bös who was born in Malsch.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.7. Klothhilde Rosa Hofheinz, nee Barth, 6-4-1938--, born in Rettigheim, Baden. The first child of Klara Cäzilia Wagner and the seventh of eleven children of Hermann Barth. On 6-25-1960, Klothhilde Rosa Barth married Otmar Hofheinz who was born in Weingarten, Baden. Klothilde lived in Plankenloch, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.8. Anna Hillenbrand, nee Barth, 7-23-1939--, born in Rettigheim, Baden. The second child of Klara Cäzilia Wagner and the eighth of eleven children of Herrmann Barth. On 7-14-1962, Anna Barth married Franz Hillenbrand who was born in Mühlhausen.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.9. Klara Karolina Artner, nee Barth, 8-28-1940--, born in Rettigheim, Baden. The third child of Klara Cäzilia Wagner and the ninth of eleven children of Herrmann Barth. On 12-3-1960, Klara Karolina Barth married Johann Artner who was born in Ödenburg/Ungarr, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.10. Josef Barth, 3-14-1942--, born in Rettigheim, Baden. The fourth child of Klara Cäzilia Wagner and the tenth of eleven children of Herrmann Barth. On 11-19-1965, Josef Barth married Doris Vieth who was born in Künzelsau, Germany. Josef lived in Frauenweiler, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2.11. Ida Juliana Zielbauer, nee Barth, 4-12-1943--, born in Rettigheim, Baden. The fifth child of Klara Cäzilia Wagner and the eleventh of eleven children of Herrmann Barth. On 8-1-1964, Ida Juliana Barth married Franz Zielbauer who was born in Tairnbach, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.3. Anna Barth, 3-30-1885--4-14-1909, the third of nine children of Johannes Barth and the first by Juliana Josefa Werstein born and died in Rettigheim. Anna never married and died of a heart ailment.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.4. Valentin Barth, 9-23-1886--6-23-1916, the fourth of nine children of Johannes Barth and the second by Juliana Josefa Werstein born in Rettigheim but died in France as a German soldier during The Great War. Valentin Barth is my Bender / Blaies generation's 8th cousin, 1 generation removed. Valentin Barth's name is on the plaque in St. Nickolas Catholic Church displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.5. Juliana Barth, 6-16-1887--6-16-1887, the fifth of nine children of Johannes Barth and the third by Juliana Josefa Werstein born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.6. Juliana Barth, 6-6-1890--6-11-1973, the sixth of nine children of Johannes Barth and the fourth by Juliana Josefa Werstein born and died in Rettigheim. Juliana never married. She was a cigar maker.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.7. Josef Barth, 11-30-1891--12-23-1891, the seventh of nine children of Johannes Barth and the fifth by Juliana Josefa Werstein born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.8. Theresia Barth, 12-10-1892--12-10-1892, the eighth of nine children of Johannes Barth and the sixth by Juliana Josefa Werstein born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.9. Johann Barth, 8-7-1894--6-12-1915, the ninth of nine children of Johannes Barth and the seventh by Juliana Josefa Werstein born in Rettigheim but died as a German soldier in France during The Great War. Johann Barth never married. Johann Barth's name is on the plaque in St. Nickolas Catholic Church displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall. Johann Barth is my Bender / Blaies generation's 8th cousin, 1 generation removed.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.4. Katharina Barbara Dumbeck, nee Neff, 7-10-1814--8-6-1883, the fourth of four children of Johannes Neff and Maria Christina Weitgenant born in Rettigheim and died in Rotenberg. On 4-21-1839 in Rotenberg, Katharina Barbara Neff married Johann Nikolaus Dumbeck, 11-1-1808--3-5-1873, who was born and died in Rotenberg, Baden and made a living as a day worker. This couple lived in Rotenberg, Baden. Katharina Barbara Neff and Johann Nikolaus Dumbeck had the following four children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.4.1. Josefa Dumbeck, 4-5-1841--4-18-1841, the first of four children of Katharina Barbara Neff and Johann Nikolaus Dumbeck born and died in Rotenberg.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.4.2. Catharina Dumbeck, 4-3-1842--2-5-1927, the second of four children of Katharina Barbara Neff and Johann Nikolaus Dumbeck born and died in Rotenberg.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.4.3. Elisabeth Dumbeck, 8-29-1844--8-30-1844, the third of four children of Katharina Barbara Neff and Johann Nikolaus Dumbeck born and died in Rotenberg.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.4.4. August Dumbeck, 2-8-1846--9-22-1923, the fourth of four children of Katharina Barbara Neff and Johann Nikolaus Dumbeck born and died in Rotenberg. August Dumbeck was a carpenter and married Barbara Gohl and had the following child.

1.2.2.1.4.3.1.4.4.1. Magdalena Wittmeier, nee Dumbeck, 4-15-1875--, the only child of August Dumbeck and Barbara Gohl born in Rettigheim and died in Bruchsal, Germany. On 6-3-1895 in Rettigheim, Magdalena Dumbeck married 1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.7. Konrad Wittmeier, 3-30-1868--, the seventh of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Elisabeth Katzenberger born and died in Rettigheim. See 1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.7. for the line of descent for Konrad Wittmeier and Magdalena Dumbeck's seven children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.2. Katharina Ursula Neff, 5-30-1775--11-17-1829, the second of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born and died in Rettigheim. Katharina never married.

1.2.2.1.4.3.3. Maria Ursula Neff, 9-8-1777--, the third of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.4. Maria Barbara Neff, 11-2-1779--8-23-1780, the fourth of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.5. Maria Katharina Neff, 7-17-1781--9-15-1781, the fifth of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.6. Eva Maria Katharina Braun, nee Neff, 6-26-1783--11-25-1829, the sixth of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch. On 1-12-1807 in Rettigheim, Eva Maria Katharina Neff married Johann Joseph Braun, 11-1780--6-24-1867, who was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim and who was the son of Johann Braun and Katharina Geis. Eva Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Joseph Braun had the following eight children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.6.1. Franz Christophor Braun, 11-25-1807--, the first of eight children of Eva Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Joseph Braun.

1.2.2.1.4.3.6.2. Wendelin Braun, 2-2-1810--2-6-1819, the second of eight children of Eva Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Joseph Braun.

1.2.2.1.4.3.6.3. Carilia Braun, 9-18-1812--9-13-1813, the third of eight children of Eva Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Joseph Braun.

1.2.2.1.4.3.6.4. Rosina Braun, 12-16-1813--8-13-1814, the fourth of eight children of Eva Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Joseph Braun.

1.2.2.1.4.3.6.5. Katharina Barbara Braun, 11-9-1815--11-17-1871, the fifth of eight children of Eva Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Joseph Braun.

1.2.2.1.4.3.6.6. Theresia Braun, 10-5-1817--2-6-1819, the sixth of eight children of Eva Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Joseph Braun.

1.2.2.1.4.3.6.7. Carilia Braun, 9-14-1820--, the seventh of eight children of Eva Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Joseph Braun. Carilia had one child.

1.2.2.1.4.3.6.7.1. Gallus Braun, 10-13-1846--10-7-1847,

1.2.2.1.4.3.6.8. Johannes Braun, 12-19-1826--, the eighth of eight children of Eva Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Joseph Braun. Johannes Braun was married on 3-29-1875, wife's surname is unknown.

1.2.2.1.4.3.7. Franz Georg Neff, 2-25-1785--3-15-1861, the seventh of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-13-1814 in Rettigheim, Franz Georg Neff married 1.4.3.2.3.2.2. Eva Elisabetha Wittmeier, 8-24-1791--11-2-1861, the daughter of Franz Wittmeier and Maria Brückmann, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Franz Georg Neff was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 22. See 1.4.3.2.3.2.2. for line of descent for their three children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.8. Maria Regina Koser, nee Neff, 3-18-1787--, the eighth of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch. On 7-4-1809 in Langenbrücken, Maria Regina Neff married Johannes Koser, 5-21-1776--, who was born in Langenbrücken, Baden. Maria Regina Neff and Johannes Koser had the following eleven children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.8.1. Johanna Koser, 5-24-1810--, the first of eleven children of Maria Regina Neff and Johannes Koser born in Langenbrücken.

1.2.2.1.4.3.8.2. Margaretha Koser, 6-2-1811--, the second of eleven children of Maria Regina Neff and Johannes Koser born in Langenbrücken.

1.2.2.1.4.3.8.3. Franz Xaver Koser, 12-3-1812--, the third of eleven children of Maria Regina Neff and Johannes Koser born in Langenbrücken.

1.2.2.1.4.3.8.4. Scholastika Lang, nee Koser, 2-1-1814--, the fourth of eleven children of Maria Regina Neff and Johannes Koser born in Langenbrücken. In Langenbrücken c. 1836, Scholastika Koser married Anton Lang, c. 1817--.

1.2.2.1.4.3.8.5. Michael Koser, 9-24-1815--, the fifth of eleven children of Maria Regina Neff and Johannes Koser born in Langenbrücken.

1.2.2.1.4.3.8.6. Rochus Koser, 8-15-1817--, the sixth of eleven children of Maria Regina Neff and Johannes Koser born in Langenbrücken.

1.2.2.1.4.3.8.10. Bonifactus Koser, 5-15-1825--, the tenth of eleven children of Maria Regina Neff and Johannes Koser born in Langenbrücken.

1.2.2.1.4.3.8.11. Ottilia Koser, 6-18-1827--, the eleventh of eleven children of Maria Regina Neff and Johannes Koser born in Langenbrücken.

1.2.2.1.4.3.9. Maria Magdalena Neff, 9-20-1789--10-18-1789, the ninth of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.10. Matthäus Neff, 9-19-1790--, the tenth of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11. Maria Cäzilia Schmitt, nee Neff, 8-27-1792--3-22-1855, the eleventh of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-18-1813 in Rettigheim, Maria Cäzilia Neff married Peter Schmitt, 7-4-1788--2-8-1829, who was born and died in Rettigheim and was a farmer living at Rotenberger Str. 11 (half). Peter was the son of Franz Schmitt and Maria Brückmann. Maria Cäzilia Neff and Peter Schmitt had the following eight children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.1. Franz Josef Schmitt, 7-12-1814--12-12-1867, the first of eight children of Maria Cäzilia Neff and Peter Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim. On 9-3-1848 in Rettigheim, Franz Josef Schmitt married 1.4.3.2.3.3.4.1. Katharina Barbara Eschbaumer, 7-29-1820--2-17-1876, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 11. Franz Josef Schmitt and Katharina Barbara Eschbaumer had the following five children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.1.1. Georg Michael Schmitt, 6-7-1849--10-10-1849, the first of five children of Franz Josef Schmitt and Katharina Barbara Eschbaumer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.1.2. Engelbert Schmitt, 7-24-1850--, the second of five children of Franz Josef Schmitt and Katharina Barbara Eschbaumer born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.1.2. Katharina Weitgenant, nee Schmitt, 4-24-1853--7-20-1884, the third of five children of Franz Josef Schmitt and Katharina Barbara Eschbaumer born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-19-1874 in Rettigheim, Katharina Schmitt married Adolf Weitgenant, 2-1-1849--11-12-1893, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the son of Elisabeth Weitgenant. He was a day laborer and "Totengräber" (grave digger). Adolf and Katharina died of TB. Katharina Schmitt and Adolf Weitgenant had the following two children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.1.2.1. Rosa Werstein, nee Weithenant, 9-4-1875--4-3-1945, the first of two children of Katharina Schmitt and Adolf Weitgenant born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-2-1900 in Rettigheim, Rosa Weithenant married 1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7. Franz Werstein, 8-25-1874--11-25-1946, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen and the son of Georg Werstein and Maria Schmitt. Franz was a Polizeidiener - police servant and was living at Rotenberger Str. 11. See 1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7. for the line of descent for their six children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.1.3.2. Frida Weithenant, 7-10-1882--7-11-1882, the second of two children of Katharina Schmitt and Adolf Weitgenant born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.1.4. Josef Schmitt, 10-7-1855--3-18-1879, the fourth of five children of Franz Josef Schmitt and Katharina Barbara Eschbaumer born and died in Rettigheim. Josef never married.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.1.5. Nikolaus Schmitt, 6-7-1860--12-28-1861, the fifth of five children of Franz Josef Schmitt and Katharina Barbara Eschbaumer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.2. Paulus Schmitt, 1-15-1816--1-23-1816, the second of eight children of Maria Cäzilia Neff and Peter Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.3. Philipp Schmitt, 4-30-1817-->1851, the third of eight children of Maria Cäzilia Neff and Peter Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 1-16-1851 in Rettigheim, Philipp Schmitt married Rosina Vogel who was born in Ziegelhausen, Germany. Philipp was a police servant, his further whereabouts after 1851 are unknown.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.4. Josef Schmitt, 9-18-1819--, the fourth of eight children of Maria Cäzilia Neff and Peter Schmitt born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.5. Maria Katharina Schmitt, 11-22-1821--, the fifth of eight children of Maria Cäzilia Neff and Peter Schmitt born in Rettigheim. Maria Katharina went to the USA in 1853. She was a farm servant. Maria Katharina Schmitt had three children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.5.1. Martha Schmitt, 12-4-1842--, the first child of Maria Katharina Schmitt born in Rettigheim. Martha was in the USA in 1853.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.5.2. Franz Josef Schmitt, 4-27-1845--5-5-1847, the second child of Maria Katharina Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.5.3. Johannes Schmitt, 9-17-1852--, the third child of Maria Katharina Schmitt born in Rettigheim. Johannes was in the USA in 1853.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.6. Andreas Schmitt, 12-31-1823-->1861, the sixth of eight children of Maria Cäzilia Neff and Peter Schmitt born in Rettigheim. Andreas was a soldier and user in the revolution of 1848/49, went then in 1861 to America. This revolution started in France and spread across Europe and was one of the major causes of emigration as it was for my four European families as they all immigrated between 1848 and 1856. Andreas Schmitt is my Bender / Blaies generation's 6th cousin, 3 generations removed.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.7. Johann Nikolaus Schmitt, 12-3-1826--, the seventh of eight children of Maria Cäzilia Neff and Peter Schmitt born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.11.8. Valentin Schmitt, 4-3-1829--, the eighth of eight children of Maria Cäzilia Neff and Peter Schmitt born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12. Franz Martin Neff, 11-11-1795--3-20-1836, the twelfth of twelve children of Matthias Neff and Maria Katharina Bender born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-18-1823 in Rettigheim, Franz Martin Neff married Maria Barbara Wittmeier, 4-27-1803--3-18-1855, the daughter of Georg Kaspar Wittmeier and Maria Katharina Eschnaumer who was born and died in Rettigheim. Franz Martin Neff and Maria Barbara Wittmeier had the following six children. Maria Barbara Wittmeier had a child before marrying Franz Martin Neff by the name of Konrad Wittmeier who was not the child of Franz Martin Neff but is listed below as 1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1. Konrad Wittmeier, 8-26-1822--7-2-1890, a child of Maria Barbara Wittmeier born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-13-1849 in Rettigheim, Konrad Wittmeier married 1.1.1.3.2.7.5.7.2. Elisabeth Katzenberger, 7-7-1824--5-26-1904, the second of eight children of Jakob Katzenberger and Katharina Dietrich born and died in Rettigheim. Konrad Wittmeier and Elisabeth Katzenberger had the following seven children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.1. Johann Wittmeier, 10-22-1848--11-3-1848, the first of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Elisabeth Katzenberger born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.2. Jakob Wittmeier, 5-13-1856--1-17-1928, the second of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Elisabeth Katzenberger born and died in Rettigheim. On 6-6-1881 in Rettigheim, Jakob Wittmeier married 1.1.1.1.4.1.5.3.10.2. Sophia Kamuf, 11-26-1857--3-2-1910, the daughter of Elisabeth Kamuf and who was born and died in Rettigheim. Jakob Wittmeier and Sophia Kamuf had the following five children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.2.1. Ludwig Wittmeier, 12-3-1881--10-23-1962, the first of five children of Jakob Wittmeier and Sophia Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. Ludwig Wittmeier married Emma Schopflin and then married Karoline Roos.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.4.1. Unknown Förderer, 8-10-1891--8-10-1891, the first of seven children of Katharina Barbara Wittmeier and Johann Baptist Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.4.2. Sebastian Förderer, 12-31-1892--3-22-1943, the second of seven children of Katharina Barbara Wittmeier and Johann Baptist Förderer born in Rettigheim but died as a German soldier in WW II killed in als KZ. Haftling, Gusen/Perg. Sebastian Förderer is my Bender / Blaies generation's 8th cousin, 1 generation removed.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.4.3. Maria Helene Hafner, nee Förderer, 7-12-1894--5-10-1925, the third of seven children of Katharina Barbara Wittmeier and Johann Baptist Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. On 6-20-1918 in Malsch, Maria Helene Förderer married Franz Hafner.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.4.4. Anna Erhard, nee Förderer, the fourth of seven children of Katharina Barbara Wittmeier and Johann Baptist Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. On 9-29-1925 in Malsch, Anna Förderer married Franz Erhard.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.4.5. Hilda Förderer, 8-15-1897--11-13-1897, the fifth of seven children of Katharina Barbara Wittmeier and Johann Baptist Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.4.6. August Förderer, 9-29-1898--10-16-1898, the sixth of seven children of Katharina Barbara Wittmeier and Johann Baptist Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.4.7. Sophia Mahlschumm, nee Förderer, 11-19-1899--, the seventh of seven children of Katharina Barbara Wittmeier and Johann Baptist Förderer born in Rettigheim. On 6-8-1928 in Karlsruhe, Germany, Sophia Förderer married Otto Mahlschumm.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.5. Unknown Wittmeier, 12-22-1863--12-22-1863, a daughter, the fifth of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Elisabeth Katzenberger born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.6. Maria Anna Muller, nee Wittmeier, 8-12-1866--10-25-1935, the sixth of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Elisabeth Katzenberger born in Rettigheim and died in Mühlhausen. On 11-10-1894 in Mühlhausen, Baden, Germany, Maria Anna Wittmeier married Theodor Muller.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.7. Konrad Wittmeier, 3-30-1868--, the seventh of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Elisabeth Katzenberger born and died in Rettigheim. On 6-3-1895 in Rettigheim, Konrad Wittmeier married 1.2.2.1.4.3.1.4.4.1. Magdalena Dumbeck, 4-15-1875--, the only child of August Dumbeck and Barbara Gohl born in Rettigheim and died in Bruchsal, Germany. Konrad Wittmeier and Magdalena Dumbeck had the following seven children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.7.1. Sebastian Wittmeier, 8-21-1896--6-21-1963, the first of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Magdalena Dumbeck born in Rettigheim and died in Bruchal, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.7.2. Alfred Wittmeier, 1-17-1898--, the second of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Magdalena Dumbeck born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.7.3. Wilheim August Wittmeier, 8-21-1899--, the third of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Magdalena Dumbeck born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.7.4. Maria Emile Wittmeier, 9-26-1901--9-13-1975, the fourth of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Magdalena Dumbeck born in Rettigheim and died in Koln, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.7.5. Hilda Magdalena Wittmeier, 4-28-1903--7-22-1981, the fifth of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Magdalena Dumbeck born in Rettigheim and died in Bruchal, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.7.6. Konrad Wittmeier, 6-16-1909--, the sixth of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Magdalena Dumbeck born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.7.7. Luise Wittmeier, 12-20-1910--9-13-1979, the seventh of seven children of Konrad Wittmeier and Magdalena Dumbeck born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.2. Magdalena Hammer, nee Neff, 9-15-1824--, the second of seven children of Maria Barbara Wittmeier and the first of six by Franz Martin Neff born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. On 2-9-1851 in Östringen, Baden, Germany, Magdalena Neff married Ferdinand Hammer, 1822--, born in Östringen but died in America. Magdalena Neff and Ferdinand Hammer had the following two children.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.2.1. Konrad Hammer, 7-20-1849--, the first of two children of Magdalena Neff and Ferdinand Hammer born in Rettigheim but immigrated and died in America.

1.2.2.1.4.3.12.2.2. Josef Hammer, 6-9-1856--, the second of two children of Magdalena Neff and Ferdinand Hammer born in Ostringen, Baden. On 7-2-1878 in in Östringen, Josef Hammer married 1.2.3.7.4.6.4.9. Rosa Dreher, 10-17-1852--8-4-1888, the ninth of nine children of Sebastian Dreher and Eva Katharina Steimel born and died in Östringen. See 1.2.3.7.4.6.4.9. for the line of descent for Rosa Dreher and Josef Hammer's six children.

1.2.2.1.4.4. Maria Catharina Bender, nee Neff, 4-16-1751--, the fourth of nine children of Johann Neff and Anna Maria Rudolf born in Rettigheim and died in Hungary. On 6-3-1771 in Rettigheim, Maria Katharina Neff married 1.1.2.1.3.5. Johann (es) Adam Bender, 5-28-1748-->1790, who was born in Rettigheim but died in Hungary. Maria Katharina emigrates with her husband, the shoemaker Joh. Adam Bender to Serbia, probably in the Banat, at that time Serbian, today Hungary. Why both went to Hungary with a family of 12 to feed needs to be understood as it seems like it is way out of the norm.

Johann Adam Bender was a shoemaker and had lived at Rotenberger Str. 24/26. The remaining family emigrates 1790 to Serbia, together with his brother Franz and its family. The house "auctioneered of the Ausfautei" publicly at the meisstbietenden; George Werstein bought at an auction half at 24 3/8 rods with half house before and around 201 guldens and 30 Kreutzer. 3 weeks later it sells it again at Anton Bender. Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender had the following twelve children.

1.2.2.1.4.4.1. Maria Anna Bender, 2-1-1773--, the first of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.2. Johann Bender, 2-7-1774--, the second of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.3. Johann Adam Bender, 6-27-1775--10-17-1776, the third of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.4. Maria Katharina Bender, 2-26-1777--4-3-1777, the fourth of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.5. Johann Adam Bender, 2-2-1778--, the fifth of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.6. Maria Katharina Bender, 5-18-1779--<1781-, the sixth of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.7. Maria Katharina Bender, 1-11-1781--, the seventh of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.8. Maria Franziska Bender, 4-19-1783--, the eighth of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.9. Anna Eva Bender, 3-4-1785--3-21-1785, the ninth of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.10. Daniel Bender, 10-12-1786--, the tenth of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.11. Johann Karl Bender, 2-27-1788--, the eleventh of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.4.12. Franz Christoph Bender, 4-21-1790--, the twelfth of twelve children of Maria Katharina Neff and Johann Adam Bender born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.5. Johann Nikolaus Neff, 8-22-1753--4-12-1756, the fifth of nine children of Johann Neff and Anna Maria Rudolf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.6. Maria Margarete Neff, 1-23-1756--4-15-1756, the sixth of nine children of Johann Neff and Anna Maria Rudolf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.7. Unknown Neff, 1-24-1757--1-24-1757, a twin son, the seventh of nine children of Johann Neff and Anna Maria Rudolf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.8. Unknown Neff, 1-24-1757--1-24-1757, a twin son, the eighth of nine children of Johann Neff and Anna Maria Rudolf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9. Maria Margarete Müller, nee Neff, 12-4-1758--12-8-1819, the ninth of nine children of Johann Neff and Anna Maria Rudolf born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-25-1784 in Rettigheim, Maria Margarete Neff married 1.1.1.3.3.3.3. Johann Christoph Müller, 7-1-1758--8-15-1834, the third of ten children of Katharina Förderer and Martin Müller born and died in Rettigheim. Johann Christoph Müller was a farmer and lived at Malscher Str. 10 and later at Östringer Str. 6. Franz George and Johann participated in Napoleon's Russia campaign 1812/13 and received in 1830 the active service honor by the Badish Grand Duke. George Michael possibly remained in the field, or war. Johann Christoph Müller is my Bender / Blaies generation's 4th cousin, 5 generations removed. Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller had the following eleven children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.1. Heinrich Müller, 7-15-1785--3-26-1787, the first of eleven children of Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.2. Maria Christina Müller, 11-9-1786--7-22-1791, the second of eleven children of Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3. Johann Müller, 2-8-1789--2-3-1857, the third of eleven children of Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller born and died in Rettigheim. On 3-5-1821 in Rettigheim, Johann Müller married Maria Theresia Duffrin, 1794--3-23-1851, who was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and 'Gemeindediener" (Municipality servant), and lived at Malscher Str. 14/16. Johann Müller and Maria Theresia Duffrin had the following seven children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.1. Unknown Müller, 6-27-1822--6-27-1822, the first of seven children, a daughter of Johann Müller and Maria Theresia Duffrin born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.2. Johann Michael Müller, 8-21-1823--3-10-1826, the second of seven children of Johann Müller and Maria Theresia Duffrin born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3. Johann [Joesf] Müller, 1-1-1827--6-9-1902, the third of seven children of Johann Müller and Maria Theresia Duffrin born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer for churches? (Landwirt + Kirchen- bzw. Heiligenrechner) and lived at Malscher Str. 14. On 12-26-1852 in Rettigheim, Johannes [Joesf] Müller married Margarete Göbel, 12-23-1829--4-17-1903, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Johannes [Joesf] Müller and Margarete Göbel had the following six children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.1. Cäzilia Bender, nee Müller, 3-11-1853--3-1-1937, the first of six children of Johannes [Joesf] Müller and Margarete Göbel born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-2-1881 in Rettigheim, Cäzilia Müller married 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.3. Friedrich Bender, 10-17-1853--1-6-1952, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar factory worker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 25/27. He lived to be almost 100 years! See 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.3. for line of descent for their seven children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.2. Johann Michael Müller, 5-30-1855--, the second of six children of Johannes [Joesf] Müller and Margarete Göbel born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.3. Maria Anna Kleinlagel, nee Kleinlagel, nee Müller, 11-18-1856--9-10-1930, the third of six children of Johannes [Joesf] Müller and Margarete Göbel born and died in Rettigheim. On 1-14-1883 in Rettigheim, Maria Anna Müller married 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.2. Josef Kleinlagel, 10-3-1853--2-19-1888, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar maker and lived at Malscher Str. 38. On 1-17-1891 in Rettigheim after Josef died, Maria Anna married 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.4. Wendelin Kleinlagel, 10-30-1862--3-10-1929, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived on Rotenberger Str. Maria Anna Müller had a total of five children listed below, two by Josef Kleinlagel and three by Wendelin Kleinlagel.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.3.1. Maria Emma Hoffmann, nee Kleinlagel, 6-25-1884--5-21-1949, the first of five children of Maria Anna Muller and the first of two by Josef Kleinlagel born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. In 1906 in Östringen, Maria Emma Kleinlagel married Anton Hoffmann who died in Östringen, Baden.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.3.2. Josef Karl Kleinlagel, 5-3-1888--9-29-1951, the second child of five children of Maria Anna Muller and the second of two by Josef Kleinlagel born and died in Rettigheim. On 8-1-1914 in Rettigheim, Josef Karl Kleinlagel married 1.4.3.2.3.2.2.3.5.4. Franziska Goble, 6-15-1892--11-6-1971, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Böblingen, Baden. He was a waiter and lived at Malscher Str. 38. Josef Karl Kleinlagel and Franziska Goble had the following six children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.3.2.1. Anton Josef Kleinlagel, 1-16-1916--, the first of six children of Josef Karl Kleinlagel and Franziska Goble born and died in Östringen. On 9-22-1956 in Rettigheim, Anton Josef Kleinlagel married Theresia Östringer, who was born in Malschenberg, Baden.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.3.2.2. Margarethe Kopfer, nee Kleinlagel, 6-22-1919--, the second of six children of Josef Karl Kleinlagel and Franziska Goble born in Rettigheim. On 3-12-1942 in Rettigheim, Margarethe Kleinlagel married Hans Kopfer, who was born in Altglashütten, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.3.2.3. Eugen Kleinlagel, 8-10-1922--12-11-1922, the third of six children of Josef Karl Kleinlagel and Franziska Goble born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.3.2.4. Maria Anna Seehorsch, nee Kleinlagel, 6-29-1924--12-10-1998, the fourth of six children of Josef Karl Kleinlagel and Franziska Goble born in Rettigheim and died in Böblingen, Baden, Germany. On 9-27-1952 in Rettigheim, Maria Anna Kleinlagel married Josef Franz Seehorsch.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.3.2.5. Arnold Kleinlagel, 5-20-1925--, born in Rettigheim the fifth of six children of Josef Karl Kleinlagel and Franziska Goble. On 5-29-1954 in Rettigheim, Arnold Kleinlagel married 1.1.4.3.3.5.1.9.5.5.4. Erika Notaburga Göbel, 11-10-1931--, the fourth child of Franz Göbel and Katharina Göbel born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.3.3. Theresia Kleinlagel, 11-9-1891--11-27-1891, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of five children of Maria Anna Muller and the first of three by Wendelin Kleinlagel.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.3.4. Klara Kleinlagel, 4-14-1893--7-21-1893, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of five children of Maria Anna Muller and the second of three by Wendelin Kleinlagel.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4. Theodor Müller, 3-29-1861--11-17-1944, the fourth of six children of Johannes [Josef] Müller and Margarete Göbel born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 38. On 5-26-1890 in Rettigheim, Theodor Müller married 1.1.2.2.12.3.7.6.4. Theresia Kenz, 2-21-1865--9-21-1894, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Theresia died of TB. Then in Rettigheim on 11-15-1896, Theodor Müller married 1.1.3.3.1.14.1.3.4. Maria Heinzmann, 4-12-1871--7-3-1903, who was born in Östringen and died in Rettigheim of a lung ailment. Theodor Müller had the following seven children, two by Theresia Kenz and five by Maria Heinzmann.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.1. Johann Müller, 3-28-1891--6-9-1891, the first of seven children of Theodor Müller and the first of two by Theresia Kenz born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.2. Maria Anna Müller, 6-23-1893--6-23-1893, the second of seven children of Theodor Müller and the second of two by Theresia Kenz born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.3. Friedrich Müller, 10-14-1897--10-9-1980, the third of seven children of Theodor Müller and the first of five by Maria Heinzmann born in Rettigheim and died in Weinheim, Germany. On 1-27-1934 in Rettigheim, Friedrich Müller married Emma Katharina Hochlessert who was born in Edingen, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.4. Wendelin Müller, 11-17-1898--4-11-1918, the fourth of seven children of Theodor Müller and the second of five by Maria Heinzmann born in Rettigheim and died as a German soldier in Armentieres, France during The Great War. LONDON, April 10.--In heavy fighting lasting all day the British troops have been forced back by a new German attack north of Armentieres to a line running through Wytschaete [five miles south of Ypres] along the Messines Ridge to Ploegsteert [about three miles north of Armentieres.] Wendelin Müller never married. Wendelin Müller is listed on the plaque for those that died in The Great War displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall. Wendelin Müller is my Bender / Blaies generation's 7th cousin, 2 generations removed.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.5. Oskar Müller, 4-11-1900--2-23-1979, the fifth of seven children of Theodor Müller and the third of five by Maria Heinzmann born in Rettigheim and died in Mannheim/Fridrichs, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.6. Klara Östringer, nee Müller, 5-11-1901--2-3-1983, the sixth of seven children of Theodor Müller and the fourth of five of Maria Heinzmann born and died in Rettigheim. On 2-21-1925 in Rettigheim, Klara Müller married 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.5.1. Konrad Östringer, 2-26-1901--8-30-1944, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg/Rohrbach, Baden. He was a cigar factory worker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 38. Klara Müller and Konrad Östringer had the following eight children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.6.1. Wendelin Östringer, 3-13-1926--8-28-1944, the first of eight children of Klara Müller and Konrad Östringer born in Rettigheim and died in Lazaret/Lauben/bei Breslau, Germany. Lazaret is one of many Germany Field Hospitals this one located in Lauben in Bavaria. Wendelin never married and died as a German soldier during WW II. Wendelin Östringer is my Bender / Blaies generation's 8th cousin, 1 generation removed. Wendelin Östringer's name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.6.2. Franz Östringer, 4-2-1927--, the second of eight children of Klara Müller and Konrad Östringer born in Rettigheim. On 11-17-1951 in Rettigheim, Franz Östringer married Thekla Gramlich who was born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.6.3. Ida Theresia Reiss, nee Östringer, 5-13-1929--, the third of eight children of Klara Müller and Konrad Östringer born in Rettigheim. On 11-17-1951 in Rettigheim, Ida Theresia Östringer married 1.4.3.2.3.3.4.4.2.1.1.2. Ludwig Nikolaus Reiss, 12-8-1927--, who was born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.6.4. Jakob Östringer, 12-17-1930--, the fourth of eight children of Klara Müller and Konrad Östringer born in Rettigheim. On 3-9-1955 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Jakob Östringer married Igeborg Förster.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.6.5. Gotthard Östringer, 6-8-1934--, the fifth of eight children of Klara Müller and Konrad Östringer born in Rettigheim. On 8-2-1958 in Rettigheim, Gotthard Östringer married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.7.1.1. Rosa Katharina Reiss, 10-9-1938--, the first of four children of Reinhard Johann Reiss and Juliana Östringer born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.6.6. Maria Luzia Burger, nee Östringer, 8-15-1936--, the sixth of eight children of Klara Müller and Konrad Östringer born in Rettigheim. On 8-17-1957 in Rettigheim, Maria Luzia Östringer married Walter Burger who was born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.6.7. Klara Schäfer, nee Östringer, 9-11-1938--, the seventh of eight children of Klara Müller and Konrad Östringer born in Rettigheim. On 2-2-1960 in Rettigheim, Klara Östringer married Emil Schäfer who was born in Malschenberg, Baden.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.6.8. Rudolf Östringer, 12-29-1942--, the eighth of eight children of Klara Müller and Konrad Östringer born in Rettigheim. On 5-31-1969 in Rettigheim, Rudolf Östringer married Helga Debbeld who was born in Odenheim, Baden.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.7. Paul Müller, 6-29-1903--4-28-1944, the seventh of seven children of Theodor Müller and Maria Heinzmann born in Rettigheim. On 11-16-1927 in Rettigheim, Paul Müller married 1.1.1.1.4.1.5.2.2.6.5.1. Maria Josefine Dumm, 2-27-1903--1-11-1983, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch. Paul Müller was a cigar maker and lived at Mingolsheimer Str. 13 and was killed in Luneville, France in WW II as a German soldier. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. Paul Müller is my Bender / Blaies generation's 7th cousin, 2 generations removed. Paul Müller and Maria Josefine Dumm had the following five children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.7.1. Maria Zäzilia Reiss, nee Müller, 11-11-1928--, the first of five children of Paul Müller and Maria Josefine Dumm born in Rettigheim. On 6-15-1957 in Rettigheim, Maria Zäzilia Müller married Martin Reiss. Martin was a widower from Mühlhausen, his first wife's name is unknown.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.7.2. Bertold Müller, 5-4-1930--4-19-1981, the second of five children of Paul Müller and Maria Josefine Dumm born and died in Rettigheim. Bertold was an electrician and never married.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.7.3. Hildegard Häuselmann, nee Müller, 5-10-1931--10-18-1993, the third of five children of Paul Müller and Maria Josefine Dumm born in Rettigheim and died in Sinsheim, Baden. On 11-12-1955 in Rettigheim, Hildegard Müller married Horst Häuselmann who was born in Michelfeld, Baden.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.7.4. Maria Müller, 7-14-1935--7-14-1935, the fourth of five children of Paul Müller and Maria Josefine Dumm born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.4.7.5. Anna Melitta Stark, nee Müller, 2-24-1937--, the fifth of five children of Paul Müller and Maria Josefine Dumm born in Rettigheim. On 8-29-1959 in Rettigheim, Anna Melitta Müller married Josef Stark who was born in Malsch.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.5. Friedrich Müller, 2-18-1868--, the fifth of six children of Johannes [Josef] Müller and Margarete Göbel born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6. Karl Müller, 6-29-1872--2-25-1951, the sixth of six children of Johannes [Josef] Müller and Margarete Göbel born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and worker and lived at Malscher Str. 12 (was torn down about 1990). On 8-24-1902 in Rettigheim, Karl Müller married Maria Rachel, 12-30-1874--7-23-1940, who was born in Mühlhausen, Baden and died in Hartheim/Oberdonau, Germany. Karl Müller and Maria Rachel had the following four children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.1. Elisabeth Müller, 7-13-1903--9-22-1903, the first of four children of Karl Müller and Maria Rachel born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.2. Gertrud Bender, nee Müller, 9-4-1904--4-11-1976, the second of four children of Karl Müller and Maria Rachel born and died in Rettigheim. On 4-16-1929 in Rettigheim, Gertrud Müller married Ludwig Bender, 10-14-1900--4-28-1947, who was born in Malsch and died in Heidelberg. Ludwig's father and mother were August Bender and Katherine Geiss. Katherine Geiss was from Rotenberg. This Bender line is unknown. Ludwig was a "Sattler" - upholsterer and lived at Malscher Str. 12. Gertrud Müller and Ludwig Bender had the following three children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.2.1. Hermann Bender, 5-15-1929--5-15-1929, the first child of Gertrud Müller and Ludwig Bender born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.2.2. Berta Hirsch, nee Bender, 4-10-1931--, the second child of Gertrud Müller and Ludwig Bender born in Rettigheim. On 5-24-1952 in Rettigheim, Berta Bender married Bruno Hirsch who was born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.2.3. Maria Anna Östringer, nee Bender, 10-30-1938--, the third child of Gertrud Müller and Ludwig Bender born in Rettigheim. On 8-23-1957 in Stift Neuburg, Germany, Maria Anna Bender married Friedrich Johann Östringer who was born in Kronau, Baden.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.3. Nikolaus Müller, 12-6-1905--2-13-1991, the third of four children of Karl Müller and Maria Rachel born and died in Rettigheim. On 4-18-1931 in Rettigheim, Nikolaus Müller married Maria Hotz, 12-1-1907--10-16-1985, who was born in Östringen and died in Rettigheim. He was a shoe factory worker and a council member and lived at Rotenberger Str. 41. Nikolaus Müller and Maria Hotz had the following six children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.3.1. Maria Ella Oberle, nee Müller, 1-22-1933--, the first of six children of Nikolaus Müller and Maria Hotz born in Rettigheim. On 5-8-1965 in Rettigheim, Maria Ella Müller married Christian Oberle who was born in Affolterbach, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.3.2. Maria Hannelore Kern, nee Müller, 4-12-1936--, the second of six children of Nikolaus Müller and Maria Hotz born in Rettigheim. On 6-1-1957 in Rettigheim, Maria Hannelore Müller married Josef Kern who was born in Nussloch, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.3.3. Hildegunde Berta Lehner, nee Müller, 3-5-1938--, the third of six children of Nikolaus Müller and Maria Hotz born in Rettigheim. On 9-30-1961 in Rettigheim, Hildegunde Berta Müller married Adolf Lehner who was born in Schlüsselberg, Austria.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.3.4. Ruth Helena Müller, 6-22-1941--, the fourth of six children of Nikolaus Müller and Maria Hotz born in Rettigheim. Ruth is unmarried.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.3.5. Günter Josef Müller, 3-26-1943--, the fifth of six children of Nikolaus Müller and Maria Hotz born in Rettigheim. On 9-28-1963 in Rettigheim, Günter Josef Müller married Margarethe Hotz who was born in Östringen.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.3.6. Werner Nikolaus Müller, 2-13-1951--, the sixth of six children of Nikolaus Müller and Maria Hotz born in Rettigheim. On 4-24-1971 in Rettigheim, Werner Nikolaus Müller married Slatka Mesnaric who was born in Vuzmeticnci, Slovenia.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.4. Erwin Müller, 11-20-1910--7-12-1987, the fourth of four children of Karl Müller and Maria Rachel born and died in Rettigheim. On 7-2-1938 in Rettigheim, Erwin Müller married 1.1.1.3.3.3.5.3.3.2.3.1. Berta Amalia Bös, 12-5-1911--6-13-1972, the first of seven children of Berta Walburga Kamuf and Gustav Bös born and died in Rettigheim. Erwin was a police worker and a shoe factory worker and lived at Malscher Str. 16. Erwin Müller and Berta Amalia Bös had the following three children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.4.1. Kurt Josef Müller, 9-3-1939--8-10-1959, the first of three children of Erwin Müller and Berta Amalia Bös born in Heidelberg. Kurt had an accident on his motorcycle in St. Leon, and died in Heidelberg. He never married and was a machine fitter.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.4.2. Gisela Schwechheimer, nee Müller, 7-22-1941--, the second of three children of Erwin Müller and Berta Amalia Bös born in Heidelberg. On 11-24-1961 in Rettigheim, Gisela Müller married Eugen Schwechheimer.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.6.4.3. Reinhold Müller, 5-27-1946--, the third of three children of Erwin Müller and Berta Amalia Bös born in Rettigheim. On 4-4-1975 in Rettigheim, Reinhold Müller married Edeltraut Krup who was born in Neuthard, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.4. Johann Michael Müller, 10-11-1829--, the fourth of seven children of Johann Müller and Maria Theresia Duffrin born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.5. Amalia Müller, 8-29-1832--6-25-1877, the fifth of seven children of Johann Müller and Maria Theresia Duffrin born and died in Rettigheim. Amalia never married.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.6. Georg Michael Müller, 12-11-1835--12-16-1835, the sixth of seven children of Johann Müller and Maria Theresia Duffrin born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.3.7. Nikolaus Müller, 12-9-1842--12-24-1843, the seventh of seven children of Johann Müller and Maria Theresia Duffrin born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.4. Georg Michael Müller, 10-5-1790--, the fourth of eleven children of Johann Christoph Muller and Maria Margarete Neff born in Rettigheim and died somewhere in Russia. Georg Michael Muller was killed in Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign. Georg Michael Muller is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin, 4 generations removed.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5. Franz Georg Müller, 10-3-1792--4-16-1870, the fifth of eleven children of Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller born and died in Rettigheim. On 2-9-1834 in Rettigheim, Franz Georg Müller married Maria Theresia Dumm, 1-17-1809--7-5-1875, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a master weaver and lived at Malscher Str. 4 (half). Franz Georg Müller and Maria Theresia Dumm had the following eight children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.1. Wilhelm Müller, 12-19-1834--6-17-1835, the first of eight children of Franz Georg Müller and Maria Theresia Dumm born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.2. Engelbert Müller, 2-28-1836--3-5-1836, the second of eight children of Franz Georg Müller and Maria Theresia Dumm born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3. Josef Müller, 3-18-1837--2-5-1902, the third of eight children of Franz Georg Müller and Maria Theresia Dumm born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and a "Heiligenrechner" and lived at Malscher Str. 7. On 11-21-1865 in Rettigheim, Josef Müller married 1.1.2.1.6.1.3.9.3. Susanna Kamuf, 2-28-1840--3-18-1920, the third of eight children of Johann Ulrich Kamuf and Maria Josefa Östringer born and died in Rettigheim. Josef Müller and Susanna Kamuf had the following seven children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.1. Stefan Müller, 3-22-1867--4-13-1867, the first of seven children of Josef Müller and Susanna Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.2. Sebastian Müller, 2-8-1868--2-16-1868, the second of seven children of Josef Müller and Susanna Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.3. Pius Müller, 7-13-1869--5-15-1962, the third of seven children of Josef Müller and Susanna Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. Pius lived up to his death in his parents' house, in his old age had gone blind. He never married and was a cigar maker.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.4. Margarethe Bender, nee Müller, 5-2-1871--12-14-1948, the fourth of seven children of Josef Müller and Susanna Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-26-1898 in Rettigheim, Margarethe Müller married 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.4. Friedrich Bender, 12-10-1872--12-8-1940, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar maker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 28. See 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.4. for line of descent for their six children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.5. Angelina Göbel, nee Müller, 2-2-1874--12-13-1936, the fifth of seven children of Josef Müller and Susanna Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-28-1907 in Rettigheim, Angelina Müller married 1.1.4.3.3.5.1.9.8. Andreas Göbel, 4-28-1865--4-10-1944, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 33. See 1.1.4.3.3.5.1.9.8. for the line of descent for Angelina Müller and Andreas Göbel's five children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.6. Theresia Müller, 4-1-1876--5-22-1950, the sixth of seven children of Josef Müller and Susanna Kamuf born in Rettigheim and died in Augsburg, Germany.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.7. Rosa Werstein, nee Müller, 5-23-1878--8-17-1941, the seventh of seven children of Josef Müller and Susanna Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-6-1908 in Rettigheim, Rosa Müller married 1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.5. Franz Werstein, 2-15-1882--2-18-1958, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a Council writer, cigarmaker, and farmer, and lived at Malscher Str. 7. Rosa Müller and Franz Werstein had the following five children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.7.1.1.  Gerhard Werstein, the only known child of Albert Werstein and Lucia Gramlich.  Gerhard Werstein had at least one child.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.7.1.1.1.  Jens Werstein, the only known child of Gerhard Werstein

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.7.2. Wilhelm Werstein, 10-22-1910--3-7-1911, the second of five children of Rosa Müller and Franz Werstein born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.7.3. Monika Werstein, 1-18-1912--2-13-1994, the third of five children of Rosa Müller and Franz Werstein born and died in Rettigheim. Monika never married and was a cigar maker.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.7.4. Bertold Werstein, 5-23-1914--12-12-1914, the fourth of five children of Rosa Müller and Franz Werstein born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.7.5. Anton Werstein, 11-19-1919--2-9-1996, the fifth of five children of Rosa Müller and Franz Werstein born and died in Rettigheim. On 4-28-1951 in Rettigheim, Anton Werstein married 1.2.3.7.1.6.2.2.1.15.5. Maria Theresia Dumm, 6-1-1929--, who was born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.4. Franz Georg Müller, 8-8-1838--10-15-1838, the fourth of eight children of Franz Georg Müller and Maria Theresia Dumm born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.5. Katharina Barbara Müller, 3-20-1840--3-21-1841, the fifth of eight children of Franz Georg Müller and Maria Theresia Dumm born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6. Stefan Müller, 3-14-1842--1-2-1918, the sixth of eight children of Franz Georg Müller and Maria Theresia Dumm born and died in Rettigheim. He was member of the city council and lived at Malscher Str.4 and Rotenberger Str. 21. On 11-23-1871 in Rettigheim, Stefan Müller married 1.4.3.3.4.1.2.2.6. Karoline Koch, 9-20-1844--10-5-1912, the sixth of nine children of Franz Karl Koch and Katharina Spieler born and died in Malsch. Stefan Müller and Karoline Koch had the following five children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.1. Justine Müller, 9-24-1872--8-7-1890, the first of five children of Stefan Müller and Karoline Koch born and died in Rettigheim. Justine died of TB.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.2. Anna Müller, 3-10-1875--1-23-1907, the second of five children of Stefan Müller and Karoline Koch born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. Anna never married and died of "Rippenfellentz." ?

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.3. Juliana Müller, 2-18-1878--7-3-1878, the third of five children of Stefan Müller and Karoline Koch born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.4. Josef Müller, 5-18-1879--1-7-1959, the fourth of five children of Stefan Müller and Karoline Koch born and died in Rettigheim. On 1-25-1913 in Rettigheim, Josef Müller married Magdalena Link, 2-28-1892--12-1-1958, who was born in Rauenberg, Baden and died in Heidelberg. He was a glazier and a "Gemeinderechner"? He lived at Rotenberger Str. 21. Josef Müller and Magdalena Link had the following five children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.4.1. Paula Karolus, nee Müller, 11-26-1913--4-22-1999, the first of five children of Josef Müller and Magdalena Link born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-16-1935 in Rettigheim, Paula Müller married 1.2.3.7.1.4.10.2.4.3. Josef Karolus, 1-31-1909--7-8-1992, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a baker and a coal dealer and lived at Östringer Str. 6. Paula Müller and Josef Karolus had the following four children. See 1.2.3.7.1.4.10.2.4.3. for the line of descent for their four children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.4.2. Franziska Karoline Bös, nee Müller, 10-3-1915--, the second of five children of Josef Müller and Magdalena Link born in Rettigheim. On 10-1-1938 in Rettigheim, Franziska Karoline Müller married 1.2.3.7.1.14.5.5.1.6. Wilhelm Bös, 9-9-1909--7-13-1988, the sixth of nine children of Johann Georg Bös and Anna Wagner born in Rettigheim and died in Bruchsal, Baden. He was a cigar factory worker and lived at Östringer Str. 33. They had one daughter.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.4.2.1. Helga Bös, 6-6-1939--, the only child of Franziska Karoline Müller and Wilhelm Bös born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.4.3. Gertrud Hartsch, nee Müller, 1-26-1922--, the third of five children of Josef Müller and Magdalena Link born in Rettigheim. On 11-22-1952 in Rettigheim, Gertrud Müller married Ernst Hartsch who was born in Heidelberg.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.4.4. Maria Müller, 10-16-1926--4-16-1928, the fourth of five children of Josef Müller and Magdalena Link born and died in Rettigheim. Maria drowned in a water pit in the yard.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.4.5. Johanna Mehsmer, nee Müller, 3-6-1928--, the fifth of five children of Josef Müller and Magdalena Link born in Rettigheim. On 4-23-1955 in Rettigheim, Johanna Müller married Hans Wilhelm Mehsmer who was born in Freiburg, Baden.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.6.5. Sofie Müller, 6-14-1881--12-24-1956, the fifth of five children of Stefan Müller and Karoline Koch born and died in Rettigheim. Sofie never married and died from "Apoplex"= apoplex.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.7. Anna Müller, 8-15-1848--9-23-1848, the seventh of eight children of Franz Georg Müller and Maria Theresia Dumm born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.5.8. Juliana Müller, 3-11-1851--3-17-1851, the eighth of eight children of Franz Georg Müller and Maria Theresia Dumm born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.6. Johann Martin Müller, 11-16-1794--2-4-1851, the sixth of eleven children of Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller born and died in Rettigheim. On 1-12-1823 in Rettigheim, Johann Martin Müller married Magdalena Reiss, 3-6-1794--6-6-1847, who was born and died in Rettigheim. On 12-26-1847 in Rettigheim, Johann Martin Müller married Katharina Förderer, 12-13-1812--1-19-1880, who was the daughter of Johann Josef Förderer and Maria Anna Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. He was a master weaver. Johann Martin Müller had a total of nine children, six by Magdalena Reiss and three by Katharina Förderer listed below.

1.2.2.1.4.9.6.1. Martin Müller, 12-2-1823--, the first of nine children of Johann Martin Müller and the first of six by Magdalena Reiss born in Rettigheim. Martin went to the USA in 1855.

1.2.2.1.4.9.6.2. Nikolaus Müller, 4-29-1825--, the second of nine children of Martin Müller and the second of six by Magdalena Reiss born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.6.3. Stefan Müller, 5-21-1826--9-2-1828, the third of nine children of Martin Müller and the third of six by Magdalena Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.6.4. Wendelin Müller, 3-31-1828--, the fourth of nine children of Martin Müller and the fourth of six by Magdalena Reiss born in Rettigheim. Wendelin went to the USA in 1852.

1.2.2.1.4.9.6.5. Vinzens Müller, 9-24-1831--, the fifth of nine children of Martin Müller and the fifth of six by Magdalena Reiss born in Rettigheim. Vinzens went to the USA in 1852.

1.2.2.1.4.9.6.6. Ägidius Müller, 9-20-1834--, the sixth of nine children of Martin Müller and the sixth of six by Magdalena Reiss born in Rettigheim. Ägidius went to the USA in 1851.

1.2.2.1.4.9.6.7. Stefan Müller, 8-9-1848-->1867, the seventh of nine children of Martin Müller and the first of three by Katharina Förderer born in Rettigheim and immigrated to America in 1867.

1.2.2.1.4.9.6.8. Maria Theresia Müller, 8-7-1850--, the eighth of nine children of Martin Müller and the second of three by Katharina Förderer born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.6.9. Magdalena Müller, 12-24-1855--1-15-1856, the ninth of nine children of Martin Müller and the third of three by Katharina Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.7. Katharina Barbara Bender, nee Müller, 8-19-1796--9-8-1871, the seventh of eleven children of Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-18-1821 in Rettigheim, Catharina Barbara Müller married the widower, 1.1.2.2.12.5.4. Ignaz Bender, 4-9-1797--8-26-1849, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a master barrel maker and master citizen ("Bürgermeister") and lived at Rotenberger Str. 17. Ignaz had two children by 1.4.3.3.6.5.5. Maria Theresia Bös. See 1.1.2.2.12.5.4. for the line of descent for Catharina Barbara Müller and Ignaz Bender's six children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.8. Ambros Müller, 12-7-1797--, the eighth of eleven children of Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.9. Margarete Knebel, nee Müller, 3-4-1799--12-10-1862, the ninth of eleven children of Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller born in Rettigheim and died in Kronau. On 11-15-1825 in Kronau, Margarete Müller married Franz Josef Knebel, 10-18-1795--1-2-1862, a farmer who was born and died in Kronau.

1.2.2.1.4.9.10. Maria Anna Förderer, nee Müller, 11-6-1800--3-14-1874, the tenth of eleven children of Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-12-1826 in Rettigheim, Maria Anna Müller married 1.1.1.3.2.11.10. Johann Martin Förderer, 11-10-1795--10-9-1868, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a master shoemaker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 2. Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer had the following ten children.

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.1. Johann Förderer, 9-15-1827--9-15-1827, the first of ten children of Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.2. Johann Förderer, 5-23-1829--9-19-1851, the second of ten children of Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. Johann never married.

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.3. Unknown Förderer, 8-4-1830--8-4-1830, a son, the third of ten children of Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.4. Augustin Förderer, 1-10-1832--1-22-1832, the fourth of ten children of Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.5. Theresia Schmitt, nee Förderer, 3-19-1833--9-8-1870, the fifth of ten children of Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. On 12-30-1856 in Rettigheim, Theresia Förderer married 1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4. Ignaz Schmitt, 12-2-1831--12-28-1901, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a weaver and a buyer and lived at Malscher Str. 2. This was the second marriage of Ignaz Schmitt with three children by 1.1.2.3.4.8.7.3.5. Karoline Reiss, 9-6-1846--10-8-1903, from his previous marriage. See 1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4. for the line of descent for all ten children including the seven by Theresia Förderer.

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.6. Unknown Förderer, 3-28-1835--3-28-1835, a son, the sixth of ten children of Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.7. Anna Maria Kamuf, nee Förderer, 5-25-1836--4-3-1867, the seventh of ten children of Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-31-1860 in Rettigheim, Anna Maria Förderer married 1.1.2.1.6.1.3.8.2. Julius Kamuf, 5-3-1834--1-25-1878, the second of nine children of Matthaus Kamuf and Maria Theresia Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim. He was a butcher and lived at Östringer Str. 6. See 1.1.2.1.6.1.3.8.2. for the line of descent for Anna Maria Förderer and Julius Kamuf's four children, unfortunately none lived much beyond birth.

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.8. Maria Josefa Kretz, nee Förderer, 5-7-1839--6-3-1869, the eighth of ten children of Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer born in Rettigheim. On 7-2-1863 in Rettigheim, Maria Josefa Förderer married 1.1.2.3.4.8.7.4. Johann Kretz, 6-14-1818--5-28-1877, the fourth of five children of Johann Georg Kaspar Kretz and Katharina Barbara Dumm born in Rettigheim. See 1.1.2.3.4.8.7.4. for the line of descent for Johann Kretz and Maria Josefa Förderer's three children

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.9. Josef Förderer, 11-27-1840--3-20-1867, the ninth of ten children of Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 2/4. On 1-4-1866 in Rettigheim, Josef Förderer married 1.1.2.1.6.1.3.8.6. Juliana Kamuf, 4-26-1844--4-3-1912, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the daughter of Matthaus Kamuf and Theresia Schmitt. After Josef died on 1-26-1868 in Rettigheim, Juliana Kamuf married 1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3. Stefan Östringer and had ten children by him. Stefan was born and died in Rettigheim. Josef Förderer and Juliana Kamuf had one child.

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.9.1. Josefine Förderer, 3-25-1867--6-21-1891, the only child of Josef Förderer and Juliana Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. Josefine never married and was a sewer (Näherin).

1.2.2.1.4.9.10.10. Augustin Förderer, 3-15-1845--4-3-1865, the tenth of ten children of Maria Anna Müller and Johann Martin Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. Augustin never married.

1.2.2.1.4.9.11. Nikolaus Müller, 7-5-1802--, the eleventh of eleven children of Maria Margarete Neff and Johann Christoph Müller born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.5. Anna Maria Hertzel, nee Neff, 10-24-1711--2-29-1772, the fifth of eight children of Maria Anna Eva Rudolf and Johann Neff born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-21-1740 in Rettigheim, Anna Maria Neff married Johann Nikolaus Hertzel, 1-28-1714--4-3-1772, who was born in Malschenberg and died in Rettigheim. The surname can also be spelled Hertz. Johann was a Küfer (barrel maker). Anna Maria Neff and Johann Nikolaus Hertzel had the following seven children.

1.2.2.1.5.1. Franz Hertzel, 10-4-1741--10-5-1741, the first of seven children of Anna Maria Neff and Johann Nikolaus Hertzel born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.5.2. Franz Hertzel, 10-1-1742--1743, the second of seven children of Anna Maria Neff and Johann Nikolaus Hertzel born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.5.3. Franz Hertzel, 9-15-1743--, the third of seven children of Anna Maria Neff and Johann Nikolaus Hertzel born in Rettigheim and died in Philippsburg. Franz married a woman from Philippsburg, Baden and was married in Philippsburg, Baden.

1.2.2.1.5.4. Maria Eva Hertzel, 1745--7-25-1789, the fourth of seven children of Anna Maria Neff and Johann Nikolaus Hertzel born and died unmarried in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.5.5. Johann Leonhard Hertzel, 5-9-1747--, the fifth of seven children of Anna Maria Neff and Johann Nikolaus Hertzel born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.5.6. Maria Eva Kleinlagel, nee Hertzel, 11-5-1748--1-29-1815, the sixth of seven children of Anna Maria Neff and Johann Nikolaus Hertzel born and died in Rettigheim. On 1-7-1777 in Rettigheim, Maria Eva Hertzel married Johann Kleinlagel, 10-10-1752--1-23-1815, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Johann Kleinlagel was a master carpenter and lived at Östringer Str. 1/3 (Half house). Maria Eva Hertzel and Johann Kleinlagel died about a week apart. The year 1815 is right after Napoleon's wars and food might have been scarce. Maria Eva Hertzel and Johann Kleinlagel had the following six children.

1.2.2.1.5.6.1. Katharina Barbara Kleinlagel, 12-20-1778--<1782, the first of six children of Maria Eva Hertzel and Johann Kleinlagel born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.5.6.2. Katharina Barbara Ringer, nee Kleinlagel, 1-7-1782--7-31-1844, the second of six children of Maria Eva Hertzel and Johann Kleinlagel born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-17-1800 in Rettigheim, Katharina Barbara Kleinlagel married 1.1.1.3.2.7.10. Johann Jakob Ringer, 8-8-1775--5-7-1817, who was born and died in Rettigheim. See 1.1.1.3.2.7.10. for the line of descent for their six children.

1.2.2.1.5.6.3. Maria Eva Kleinlagel, 9-18-1784--2-15-1785, the third of six children of Maria Eva Hertzel and Johann Kleinlagel born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.5.6.4. Maria Juliana Bender, nee Kleinlagel, 4-22-1786--12-19-1850, the fourth of six children of Maria Eva Hertzel and Johann Kleinlagel born and died in Rettigheim. On 4-21-1807 in Rettigheim, Maria Juliana Kleinlagel married 1.2.3.7.1.14. Johann Michael Bender, 11-24-1783--4-21-1807, who was born and died in Rettigheim and was a day laborer and lived at probably Rotenberger Str. 10. On 15 March 1808 Michael Bender buys from George Werstein, Sr., his half house, two storied, in Reitviertel being appropriate; in since George Katzenberg's widow and Andreas Kenz, other since one Kaspar Werstein's widow and George Bender d.J; front end the Almendgaessel and Adam Eschbaumer's widow, hinden the one brook ditch. See 1.2.3.7.1.14. for line of descent for their nine children.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5. Maria Theresia Förderer, nee Bender, nee Kleinlagel, 5-15-1789--11-3-1841, the fifth of six children of Maria Eva Hertzel and Johann Kleinlagel born and died in Rettigheim. On 1-15-1815 in Rettigheim, Maria Theresia Kleinlagel married 1.2.3.7.5.8. Anton Bender, 5-13-1787--5-10-1816, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived probably at Östringer Str. 1/3. After Anton Bender died Maria Theresia Kleinlagel married 1.1.1.3.2.11.8. Thaddäus Förderer, 3-30-1790--12-14-1854, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a shoemaker and lived probably at Östringer Str. 1/3. Maria Theresia Kleinlagel and Thaddäus Förderer had the following six children.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.1. Katharina Barbara Dumbeck, nee Förderer, 4-17-1818--2-16-1890, the first of six children of Maria Theresia Kleinlagel and Thaddäus Förderer born in Rettigheim and died in Rotenberg, Baden. On 12-10-1843 in Rettigheim, Katharina Barbara Förderer married Johann Thaddäus Dumbeck, 2-16-1811--8-1-1880, who was born and died in Rotenberg. He was a farmer. Katharina Barbara Förderer and Johann Thaddäus Dumbeck had one child.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.1.1. Wendelin Dumbeck, 11-5-1850--1-7-1890, the only child of Katharina Barbara Förderer and Johann Thaddäus Dumbeck born and died in Rotenberg. He was a farmer. On 5-13-1875 in Rettigheim, Wendelin Dumbeck married 1.2.3.7.5.6.1.3.1. Cäzilia Kamuf, 2-15-1855--3-5-1877, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Rotenberg. It appears that Cäzilia Kamuf died in child birth and her daughter died soon thereafter. Wendelin Dumbeck and Cäzilia Kamuf had one child. Wendelin and his second wife, Magdalena Spiess, 10-16-1854--2-4-1928, who was born and died in Rotenberg had the following five children.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.1.1.1. Maria Rosa Dumbeck, 2-27-1877--3-22-1877, the first of six children of Wendelin Dumbeck and the only child by Cäzilia Kamuf born and died in Rotenberg.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.1.1.2. Josef Anton Dumbeck, 3-24-1879--, the second of six children of Wendelin Dumbeck and the first of five with Magdalena Spiess born in Rotenberg.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.1.1.3. Maria Juliana Becker, nee Dumbeck, 8-13-1880--, the third of six children of Wendelin Dumbeck and the second of five with Magdalena Spiess born in Rotenberg. On 7-5-1902 in Rotenberg, Maria Juliana Dumbeck married Franz Becker, 11-22-1875--, who was born in Östringen, Baden.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.1.1.4. Julius Dumbeck, 9-21-1881--6-12-1906, the fourth of six children of Wendelin Dumbeck and the third of five with Magdalena Spiess born and died in Rotenberg. Julius never married.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.1.1.5. Juliana Förster, nee Dumbeck, 5-22-1883--, the fifth of six children of Wendelin Dumbeck and the fourth of five with Magdalena Spiess born in Rotenberg. On 1-31-1907 in Rotenberg, Juliana Dumbeck married Valentin Förster, 3-17-1877--9-24-1942, who was born and died in Walldorf, Germany.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.1.1.6. Emil Dumbeck, 10-23-1885--, the sixth of six children of Wendelin Dumbeck and the fifth of five with Magdalena Spiess born in Rotenberg.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.2. Matthias Förderer, 12-12-1820--1-2-1890, the second of six children of Maria Theresia Kleinlagel and Thaddäus Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. Matthias was a day laborer and never married.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.3. Christina Förderer, 10-6-1823--10-3-1824, the third of six children of Maria Theresia Kleinlagel and Thaddäus Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.4. Christina Wittmeier, nee Förderer, 8-1-1825--12-29-1888, the fourth of six children of Maria Theresia Kleinlagel and Thaddäus Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-19-1845 in Rettigheim, Christina Förderer married 1.4.3.2.3.2.3.1. Thaddäus Wittmeier, 5-12-1822--9-20-1895, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the son of Johannes Wittmeier and Maria Reiss. He was a farmer and a weaver and lived at Östringer Str. 1/3. See 1.4.3.2.3.2.3.1. for the line of descent for their ten children.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.5. Wendelin Förderer, 4-18-1828--7-6-1896, the fifth of six children of Maria Theresia Kleinlagel and Thaddäus Förderer born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch.

1.2.2.1.5.6.5.6. Karl Förderer, 1-15-1831--, the sixth of six children of Maria Theresia Kleinlagel and Thaddäus Förderer born in Rettigheim. Karl went to America in 1852.

1.2.2.1.5.6.6. Johann Franz Kleinlagel, 3-1-1792--5-9-1861, the sixth of six children of Maria Eva Hertzel and Johann Kleinlagel born and died in Rettigheim. On 9-14-1819 in Rettigheim, Johann Franz Kleinlagel married 1.2.3.4.8.1.7. Maria Agatha Werstein, 11-12-1796--12-12-1841, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a master carpenter and lived at Östringer Str. 1/3 (half). See 1.2.3.4.8.1.7. for line of descent for their seven children.

1.2.2.1.5.7. Anna Barbara Hertzel, 1-13-1750--5-20-1757, the seventh of seven children of Anna Maria Neff and Johann Nikolaus Hertzel born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.6. Michael Neff, 10-13-1714--, the sixth of eight children of Maria Anna Eva Rudolf and Johann Neff born in Rettigheim.

1.2.2.1.7. Johann Georg Neff, 8-6-1717--, the seventh of eight children of Maria Anna Eva Rudolf and Johann Neff born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3. Andreas Bender, 1660--7-12-1736, the third of three children of Johann Jakob Bender by his unknown wife, born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. His wife's name was Anna Maria Bender, 1665--1707, born in Mingolsheim, Baden and died in Rettigheim. Anna's maiden name was also Bender. This Bender line is unknown. Her father's name was Nikolas Bender born in the village of Mingolsheim and died in Rotenberg. Andreas Bender who was a farmer and Anna Maria Bender were married on 7-19-1686 in Rettigheim. Andreas Bender and Anna Maria Bender had the following seven children.

1.2.3.1. Anna Maria Bender, 9-4-1687--, the first of seven children of Andreas Bender and Anna Maria Bender, born in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.2. Eva Bender, 3-14-1689--, the second of seven children of Andreas Bender and Anna Maria Bender, born in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.3. Maria Bender, 1-18-1692--, the third of seven children of Andreas Bender and Anna Maria Bender, born in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4. Maria Elizabeth Metzger, nee Bender, 10-19-1695--11-15-1737, the fourth of seven children of Andreas Bender and Anna Maria Bender born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. In 1719, Maria Elizabeth Bender married Johann Friedrich Metzger, 11-16-1698--2-28-1750, who was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Johann Friedrich Metzger's parents were Johann Quirin Metzger, c. 1762--, and Anna Maria Bender, c. 1674--12-12-1709. The origin of this Bender line is unknown. After Maria Elisabeth Bender died in 1737, Johann Friedrich Metzger married Maria Eva Kleinlagel, 8-1-1719--4-21-1762, who was born and died in Rettigheim in 1738.

In the statistics from July 4, the family is indicated as 2 daughters; probably a write error, 2 sons. Friedrich Metzger had possessions in Malsch and Rettigheim. Godparents for all children are Johann and Margarete Dammert from Mingolsheim. Johann Martin goes to Vienna and becomes imperial-royal Oeberfoerster in free seat in Boehmen. From there he writes a letter to the prince bishop von Speyer, who resides at that time in Bruchsal, to 1792 because his inheritance is withheld, after his brother Johann George 1784 deceased childless. Johann Friedrich Metzger and Maria Eva Kleinlagel had two children. Maria Elizabeth Bender and Johann Friedrich Metzger had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.1. Johann Metzger, 8-5-1720--1731, the first of eight children of Maria Elizabeth Bender and Johann Friedrich Metzger born and died in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.2. Johann Georg Metzger, 3-21-1723--8-28-1784, the second of eight children of Maria Elizabeth Bender and Johann Friedrich Metzger born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Johann Georg Metzger married 1.1.1.1.2.2. Maria Katharina Bender on 2-9-1745 in Rettigheim, Baden. Maria Katharina Bender, 8-15-1724--12-26-1791, was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Johann Georg Metzger was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 10. Johann Georg Metzger and Maria Katharina Bender had no issue.

1.2.3.4.4. Johann Martin Metzger, 9-9-1726-->1760, the fourth of eight children of Maria Elizabeth Bender and Johann Friedrich Metzger born in Rettigheim, Baden. Johann Martin was married in Wien in 1760, wife's name unknown. Wien I think translates to Vienna and in 1750 the family emigrated to Wien and then Böhmen or Bohemia, CZ.

1.2.3.4.5. Johann Metzger, 5-11-1731--8-10-1731, the fifth of eight children of Maria Elizabeth Bender and Johann Friedrich Metzger born and died in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.6. Eva Katharina Metzger, 10-12-1732--, the sixth of eight children of Maria Elizabeth Bender and Johann Friedrich Metzger born in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.7. Johann Adam Metzger, 6-20-1734--, the seventh of eight children of Maria Elizabeth Bender and Johann Friedrich Metzger born in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8. Maria Eva Werstein, nee Metzger, 4-26-1736--4-18-1792, the eighth of eight children of Maria Elizabeth Bender and Johann Friedrich Metzger born and died in Rettigheim. On 2-5-1754 in Rettigheim, Maria Eva Metzger married Franz Werstein, 2-22-1731--1-5-1782, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Franz Werstein's parents were Johannes Michael Werstein and Anna Maria Strass. Franz Werstein was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 10 which he purchased in 1778. Maria Eva Metzger and Franz Werstein had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1. Franz Kaspar Werstein, 1-5-1759--3-7-1808, the first of seven children of Maria Eva Metzger and Franz Werstein born and died in Rettigheim ober Mingolsheim, Baden. On 2-8-1785 in Rettigheim, Franz Kasper Werstein married 1.1.1.3.3.3.4. Maria Anna Müller, 8-15-1761--, the fourth of ten children of Katharina Förderer and Johann Martin Müller who was born in Rettigheim. Franz Kasper Werstein was a master cutter and lived at Rotenberger Str. 10 (half). Franz Kasper Werstein and Maria Anna Müller had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.1. Anna Klara Katzenberger, nee Werstein, 2-21-1782--12-2-1825, the first of eight children of Franz Kasper Werstein and Maria Anna Müller born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim. On 10-8-1810 in Rettigheim, Anna Klara Werstein married 1.1.1.3.2.7.5.2. Christophor Katzenberger, 6-14-1786--6-10-1835, the second of ten children of Maria Christina Ringer and Johann Katzenberger born and died in Rettigheim. See 1.1.1.3.2.7.5.2. for the line of descent for Anna Klara Werstein and Christophor Katzenberger's five children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2. Johann Werstein, 11-29-1785--7-5-1843, the second of eight children of Franz Kasper Werstein and Maria Anna Müller born and died in Rettigheim. On 2-23-1813, in Rettigheim, Johann Werstein married Juliana Müller, 4-3-1781--10-22-1841, who was born in Östringen, Baden and died in Rettigheim. Östringen is a beautiful village. Katharina Barbara Reiss, 6-27-1800--3-5-1868, who was born and died in Rettigheim, Baden was the second wife of Johann Werstein. They were married on 11-13-1842 in Rettigheim. Katharina Barbara Reiss was first married to 1.2.2.1.1.4.6. Franz Matthias Neff, 2-23-1780--11-9-1836, He was a "Schneidermeister" - master cutter and lived at Malscher Str. 7/9 and at Rotenberger Str. 29/31. Johann Werstein and Juliana Müller had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1. Albert Werstein, 4-24-1812--2-25-1870, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of seven children of Johann Werstein and Juliana Müller. On 1-7-1839 in Rettigheim, Albert Werstein married Sophie Göbel, 5-15-1813--9-18-1863, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Adalbert was a master cutter and lived at Rotenberger Str. 29/31. Albert Werstein and Sophie Göbel had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.1. Anton Werstein, 11-19-1839--3-17-1840, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of six children of Albert Werstein and Sophie Göbel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.2. [John] Johann Werstein, 1-27-1841--, born in Rettigheim. The second of six children of Albert Werstein and Sophie Göbel. Johann went to America in 1865. On 8-3-1869 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Carleton, MI in America, Johann Werstein married Rosa Klotz, nee Meyer, 1842--. Johann Werstein and Rosa Meyer had at least one child.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.2.1. Stefan Werstein, 11-30-1872--, the only known child of Johann Werstein and Rosa Meyer born in Monroe CO, MI, USA.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.3. Julianna Werstein, 3-12-1843--, born in Rettigheim. The third of six children of Albert Werstein and Sophie Göbel. Juliana went to America in 1865.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4. Stefan Werstein, 3-26-1846--9-2-1917, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of six children of Albert Werstein and Sophie Göbel. On 6-21-1872 in Rettigheim, Stefan Werstein married 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.10. Ernestine Schmitt, 7-20-1837--5-31-1875, and had three children by her and an additional 10 children by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann, 4-28-1859--2-11-1906, who was born in Malschenberg, Baden and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Karoline's parents were Sebastian Bellermann and Theresia Hermann. Karoline died of an asthmatic attack. Stefan was a farmer and mayor and lived at Rotenberger Str. 22. Stefan Werstein and Karoline Bellermann were married on 11-14-1878 in Rettigheim. Ernestine Schmitt was born and died in Rettigheim. Stefan Werstein had the following 13 children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.1. Lorenz Werstein, 11-1-1872--4-18-1926, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of 13 children of Stefan Werstein and the first of three by Ernestine Schmitt. On 11-5-1898 in Rettigheim, Lorenz Werstein married 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.4.2. Maria Anna Bender, 7-5-1871--6-12-1943, who was born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. He was a cigar manufacturer and lived at Malscher Str. 6 (torn down). See 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.4.2. for line of descent for their seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.2. Juliana Werstein, 4-2-1874--3-10-1875, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of 13 children of Stefan Werstein and the second of three by Ernestine Schmitt.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.3. Katharina Werstein, 5-26-1875--7-8-1875, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of 13 children of Stefan Werstein and the third of three by Ernestine Schmitt.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.4. Unknown Werstein, 9-15-1880--9-15-1880, a son, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of 13 children of Stefan Werstein but the 1st by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.5. Franz Werstein, 2-15-1882--2-18-1958, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of 13 children of Stefan Werstein but the 2nd by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann. He was a Council writer, cigarmaker, and farmer, and lived at Malscher Str. 7. On 5-6-1908 in Rettigheim, Franz Werstein married 1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.7. Rosa Muller, 5-23-1878--8-17-1941, who was born and died in Rettigheim. See 1.2.2.1.4.9.5.3.7. for the line of descent for the five children of Franz Werstein and Rosa Muller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.6. Leonhard Werstein, 2-24-1883--6-26-1942, born in Rettigheim and died in Freiburg, Baden. The sixth of 13 children of Stefan Werstein but the 3rd by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann. He was a "Wachtmeister/Gendarm". His family lived at last known place of Ebringen bei Freiburg. Leonhard Werstein married 1.2.3.7.1.14.5.5.6. Elisabeth Bös, 1-10-1883--1-26-1968, the sixth of seven children of Agnes Dumm and Johann Albert Bös born in Rettigheim and died in Wolfach, Germany. They were married on 11-9-1912 in Rettigheim, Baden. Leonhard Werstein and Elisabeth Bös had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.6.1. Rosa Nock, nee Werstein, 11-27-1913--2-12-1995, the first of four children of Leonhard Werstein and Elisabeth Bös born in Zell Am Hammersbach and died in Wolfach, Germany. Rosa married Alfred Nock on 7-2-1937 who was born in Wolfach, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.6.2. Leonhard Werstein, 5-29-1919--7-25-1995, the second of four children of Leonhard Werstein and Elisabeth Bös born in Zell Am Hammersbach and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Leonhard was a banker. On 12-6-1952 in Rettigheim, Leonhard Werstein married Elisabeth Schmitt who was born in Mannheim, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.6.3. Maria Agnes Ehret, nee Werstein, 3-3-1922--, the third of four children of Leonhard Werstein and Elisabeth Bös born in Zell Am Hammersbach, Germany and died in Freiburg, Baden. On 2-1-1947, Maria Agnes Werstein married Alois Ehret. Alois was a policeman in Freiburg.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.6.4. Willi Werstein, 3-17-1924--9-22-1995, the fourth of four children of Leonhard Werstein and Elisabeth Bös born in Zell Am Hammersbach and died in Lahr, Germany. Willi Werstein married Ruth Erhardt on 7-8-1950. Willi was a dentist and lived in Hornberg in Schwarzwald.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.7. Unknown Werstein, 12-8-1884--12-8-1884, a son, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of 13 children of Stefan Werstein but the 4th by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.8. Theresia Werstein, 2-19-1886--12-13-1977, born and died in Rettigheim. The eighth of 13 children of Stefan Werstein but the 5th by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.9. Anna Werstein, 2-18-1887--5-16-1906, born and died in Rettigheim. The ninth of 13 children of Stefan Werstein but the 6th by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.10. Karoline Werstein, 7-28-1888--7-28-1888, born and died in Rettigheim. The tenth of 13 children of Stefan Werstein but the 7th by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.11. Franziska Schmitt, nee Werstein, 3-23-1890--3-26-1974, born and died in Rettigheim. The 11th of 13 children of Stefan Werstein but the 8th by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann. On 11-19-1921 in Rettigheim, Franziska Werstein married 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.5.3.1. Friedrich Schmitt, 11-19-1895--8-10-1961, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigarmaker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 30. Franziska Werstein and Friedrich Schmitt had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.11.1. Franziska Schmitt, 1-12-1923--1-12-1923, the first of six children of Franziska Werstein and Friedrich Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.11.2. Leonhard Schmitt, 10-26-1924--2-14-1943, the second of six children of Franziska Werstein and Friedrich Schmitt born in Rettigheim, Baden, Germany and died unmarried as a German Soldier in WW II in Donezgebiet(?). Leonhard Schmitt is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin, 1 generation removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.11.3. Johanna Schmitt, 5-6-1926--10-5-1943, the third of six children of Franziska Werstein and Friedrich Schmitt born in Rettigheim, Baden and died in Heidelberg, Baden, Germany. Johanna never married and died of appendicitis.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.11.4. Maria Theresia Förderer, nee Schmitt, 6-19-1928--, the fourth of six children of Franziska Werstein and Friedrich Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 10-28-1950 in Rettigheim, Maria Theresia Schmitt married 1.1.2.2.5.12.4.5.9.7. Anton Förderer, 6-18-1925--, the third of four children of Maria Rosa Reiss, nee Hillenbrand and August Theodor Förderer born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.11.5. Rosa Katharina Werner, nee Schmitt, 4-29-1931--, the fifth of six children of Franziska Werstein and Friedrich Schmitt born in Rettigheim, Baden. Rosa Katharina Schmitt married Siegfried Werner, who was born in Rot, Baden, Germany on 10-28-1950 in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.11.6. Agnes Anna Bodirsky, nee Schmitt, 8-12-1933--, the sixth of six children of Franziska Werstein and Friedrich Schmitt born in Rettigheim, Baden. Agnes Anna Schmitt married Ferdinand Bodirsky on 8-23-1958 in Rettigheim, Baden, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.12. Unknown Werstein, 9-12-1896--9-12-1896, a daughter, born and died in Rettigheim. The 12th of 13 children of Stefan Werstein but the ninth by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.4.13. Maria Rosa Werstein, 6-27-1898--9-24-1972, born and died in Rettigheim. The 13th of 13 children of Stefan Werstein but the tenth by his second wife, Karoline Bellermann.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.5. Katharina Werstein, 8-28-1849--, born in Rettigheim. The fifth of six children of Albert Werstein and Sophie Göbel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.1.6. Margarete Werstein, 5-25-1851--5-10-1852, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of six children of Albert Werstein and Sophie Göbel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.2. Maria Anna Werstein, 4-21-1814--6-14-1822, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of seven children of Johann Werstein and Juliana Müller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.3. Juliana Isabella Werstein, 7-14-1816--, born in Rettigheim. The third of seven children of Johann Werstein and Juliana Müller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.4. Maria Josefa Werstein, 9-14-1818--, born in Rettigheim. The fourth of seven children of Johann Werstein and Juliana Müller. Maria Josefa with her son probably pulled away to Wuerttemberg. She was "Dienstmagd" or Service Farm servant. Maria Josefa Werstein had one child.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.4.1.3. Alexander Werstein, 6-18-1875--, the third of six children of Jakob Werstein and Friederike Agathe Reiger.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.5. Katharina Werstein, 2-6-1821--3-26-1821, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of seven children of Johann Werstein and Juliana Müller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.6. Stefan Werstein, 3-27-1822--, born in Rettigheim. The sixth of seven children of Johann Werstein and Juliana Müller. On 12-27-1863 in Rettigheim, Stefan Werstein married Theresia Weidner.

1.2.3.4.8.1.2.7. Johann Werstein, 2-28-1825--, born in Rettigheim. The seventh of seven children of Johann Werstein and Juliana Müller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.3. Maria Agatha Werstein, 2-5-1788--6-10-1789, born and died in Rettigheim, the third of eight children of Franz Kasper Werstein and Maria Anna Müller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4. Maria Barbara Reiss, nee Werstein, 12-12-1789--12-21-1868, born and died in Rettigheim, the fourth of eight children of Franz Kasper Werstein and Maria Anna Müller. On 11-13-1814 in Rettigheim, Maria Barbara Werstein married Valentin Reiss, 2-11-1787--8-18-1871, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 7/9. Maria Barbara Werstein and Valentin Reiss had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.1. Valentin Reiss, 11-20-1815--11-20-1815, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of eight children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Valentin Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.2. Georg Reiss, 11-11-1816--5-10-1817, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of eight children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Valentin Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3. Valentin Reiss, 4-5-1818--5-15-1897, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of eight children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Valentin Reiss. Valentin was a farmer and lived on Rotenberger Str. 3, 7/9. Valentin Reiss and 1.1.2.2.12.5.4.1. Caecilia Bender were married on 10-19-1841 in Rettigheim. Valentin had twelve children, eleven by Caecilia Bender and one by Maria Deckert. Caecilia Bender, 2-28-1820--2-7-1889, was born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. It is not clear which one of the twelve children were by Maria Deckert. Valentin's twelve children were:

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.1. Theresia Reiss, 12-27-1842--2-2-1844, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of twelve children of Valentin Reiss and Caecilia Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.2. Maria Rosa Reiss, 7-15-1844--1-11-1847, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of twelve children of Valentin Reiss and Caecilia Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.3. Theresia Bender, nee Reiss, 2-8-1846--4-24-1923, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of twelve children of Valentin Reiss and Caecilia Bender. On 4-25-1869 in Rettigheim, Theresia Reiss married 1.2.3.7.1.6.5.4. Ambros Bender, 4-3-1844--12-22-1914, who was born and died in Rettigheim, Baden and the son of Adolf Bender and Katharina Werstein. He was a weaver/Steuererheber/Polizeidiener (Manager jack/police servant ) and lived at Rotenberger Str. 10. Theresia Reiss and Ambros Bender had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.3.1. Johann Bender, 8-6-1869-->1885, the first of seven children of Theresia Reiss and Ambros Bender born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany and in America after 1885.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.3.2. Ambros Bender, 1-29-1871--1893, the second of seven children of Theresia Reiss and Ambros Bender born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany but died in America. Ambros emigrated to North America in 1888.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.3.3. Nikolaus Bender, 6-17-1873--, the third of seven children of Theresia Reiss and Ambros Bender born in Rettigheim, Baden. Nikolaus was in America in 1888.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.3.4. Maria Josefa Bender, 4-17-1875--2-24-1953, the fourth of seven children of Theresia Reiss and Ambros Bender born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Maria Josefa had no occupation and died with Asthma. She never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.3.5. Valentin Bender, 4-26-1877--3-8-1972, the fifth of seven children of Theresia Reiss and Ambros Bender born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany but died in MA-Rheinau, Germany. On 9-22-1910 in Rettigheim, Valentin Bender married Emma Schritz, who was born in Malsch, Baden, Germany. Valentin went likewise to America in 1891 but then returned to Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.3.6. Franz Bender, 5-6-1881--, the sixth of seven children of Theresia Reiss and Ambros Bender born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany. Franz probable that Franz Bender immigrated to America.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.3.7. Anna Bender, 4-9-1884--, the seventh of seven children of Theresia Reiss and Ambros Bender born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany. Anna never married - "1914 als Klosterfrau nach Amerika" - 1914 as a monastery woman [Nun] to America.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.4. Stefan Reiss, 12-25-1847--, born in Rettigheim but died in America. The fourth of 12 children of Valentin Reiss and Caecilia Bender. On 10-24-1872 in Rettigheim, Stefan Reiss married 1.1.2.3.4.8.7.3.7. Susanna Reiss, 1-15-1851--, the seventh of eleven children of Susanna Kretz and Johann Michael Reiss born in Rettigheim but died in America. Stefan and his wife emigrated to America in 1891. He was a weaver and a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 7/9. The entire family emigrates in 1891 to North America. Stefan Reiss and Susanna Reiss had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.4.1. Anna Reiss, 7-14-1874--, the first of seven children of Stefan Reiss and Susanna Reiss born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany. Immigrated to America in 1891.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.4.2. Cäzilia Reiss, 11-20-1875--, the second of seven children of Stefan Reiss and Susanna Reiss born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany. Immigrated to America in 1891.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.4.3. Reinhard Reiss, 2-3-1878--, the third of seven children of Stefan Reiss and Susanna Reiss born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany. Immigrated to America in 1891.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.4.4. Josef Reiss, 3-12-1880--, the fourth of seven children of Stefan Reiss and Susanna Reiss born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany. Immigrated to America in 1891.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.4.5. Maria Rosa Reiss, 11-14-1882--12-5-1882, the fifth of seven children of Stefan Reiss and Susanna Reiss born and died in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.4.6. Susanna Reiss, 10-19-1884--, the sixth of seven children of Stefan Reiss and Susanna Reiss born in Rettigheim. Immigrated to America in 1891.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.4.7. Franz Reiss, 9-18-1887--, the seventh of seven children of Stefan Reiss and Susanna Reiss born in Rettigheim. Immigrated to America in 1891.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.5. Rosa Habich, nee Reiss, 3-14-1849--1-25-1931, born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. The fifth of 12 children of Valentin Reiss and Caecilia Bender. On 2-9-1871 in Rettigheim, Rosa Reiss married Fridolin Habich, 10-29-1841--9-4-1909, who was born and died in Östringen. Rosa Reiss and Fridolin Habich had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.5.1. Josef Habich, 12-14-1871--, the first of four children of Rosa Reiss and Fridolin Habich born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.5.2. Sebastian Habich, 1-31-1876--, the second of four children of Rosa Reiss and Fridolin Habich born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.5.3. Johann Habich, 11-30-1877--12-11-1877, the third of four children of Rosa Reiss and Fridolin Habich born and died in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.5.4. Maria Längle, nee Habich, 3-6-1882--, the fourth of four children of Rosa Reiss and Fridolin Habich born in Östringen. Maria married a man by the name of Längle.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.6. Anna Reiss, 8-15-1850--, born in Rettigheim. The sixth of 12 children of Valentin Reiss and Caecilia Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.7.1. Unknown Reiss, 6-15-1874--6-15-1874, a son, the first of seven children of Hirlande Reiss and Franz Michael Reiss born and died in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.7.2. Juliana Reiss, 1-19-1876--, the second of seven children of Hirlande Reiss and Franz Michael Reiss born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.7.3. Berta Moser, nee Reiss, 4-18-1877--5-29-1929, the third of seven children of Hirlande Reiss and Franz Michael Reiss born in Rettigheim, Baden and died in Malsch, Baden, Germany. On 2-17-1903 in Rettigheim, Berta Reiss married Ludwig Ferdinand Moser who was born in Malsch, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.7.4. Anna Reiss, 5-29-1879--1-25-1901, the fourth of seven children of Hirlanda Reiss and Franz Michael Reiss born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Anna was a nun in Hegne, Germany. She died of TB.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.7.5. Susanna Reiss, 5-15-1881--1-14-1883, the fifth of seven children of Hirlanda Reiss and Franz Michael Reiss born and died in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.7.6. Josef Reiss, 1-12-1883--6-23-1883, the sixth of seven children of Hirlanda Reiss and Franz Michael Reiss born and died in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.7.7. Helene Schmitt, nee Reiss, 1-9-1885--2-11-1965, the seventh of seven children of Hirlanda Reiss and Franz Michael Reiss born in Rettigheim, Baden and died in Bruchsal, Baden, Germany. On 5-6-1920 in Rettigheim, Helene Reiss married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.7.2. Stefan Schmitt, 9-7-1877--12-26-1967, who was born in Rettigheim, Baden and died in Bruchsal, Baden. He was a salesman in textile trade and lived at Malscher Str. 28. He and his wife went to Bruchsal about 1958. They had one child.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.7.7.1. Franz Josef Schmitt, 10-22-1924--11-20-1943, born in Rettigheim but died in the German invasion of Russia at Borok, Russia in WW II. Franz never married. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. Franz Josef Schmitt is my Bender / Blaies generation's 6th cousin, 1 generation removed.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.8. Valentin Reiss, 1-26-1854--, born in Rettigheim. The eighth of 12 children of Valentin Reiss and Caecilia Bender. Valentin went to America in 1873.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.9. Johann Reiss, 10-10-1855--, born in Rettigheim. The ninth of 12 children of Valentin Reiss and Caecilia Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.10. Josef Reiss, 11-12-1857--11-16-1857, born and died in Rettigheim. The tenth of 12 children of Valentin Reiss and Caecilia Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.11. Valentin Reiss, 11-29-1858--1-5-1925, born in Rettigheim and died in Mühlhausen which is a beautiful German village. The 11th of 12 children of Valentin Reiss and Caecilia Bender. On 9-26-1880 in Mühlhausen, Valentin Reiss married Lina Deckert who was born in Mühlhausen, Baden, Germany. The second wife of Valentin Reiss was Maria Deckert, born in Mühlhausen. They were married on 6-22-1882 in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.3.12. Franz Reiss, 4-12-1860--, born in Rettigheim. The 12th of 12 children of Valentin Reiss and Cecilia Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.4. Johann Georg Reiss, 9-2-1820--4-14-1824, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of eight children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Valentin Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.5. Johann Reiss, 12-20-1822--, born in Rettigheim. The fifth of eight children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Valentin Reiss. Johannes Reiss married 1.1.2.1.3.9.2.4. Elisabeth Bender, 2-12-1824--, on 5-10-1849 in Rettigheim. He was a shoemaker and went to North America in 1851. Johannes and Elisabeth died in America. See 1.1.2.1.3.9.2.4. for the line of descent for Jonah's Reiss and Elisabeth Bender's two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6. Franz Reiss, 4-12-1825--11-26-1899, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of eight children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Valentin Reiss. On 5-20-1855 in Rettigheim, Franz Reiss married 1.1.2.2.5.12.4.2. Julianna Bender, 2-6-1831--6-14-1903, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Julianna Bender was the daughter of Lorenz Bender and Katharina Elisabetha Geiss. He was a farmer and cigar manufacturer, was on the Gemeinderat (local council) and lived at Rotenberger Str. 25/27. Franz Reiss died of "Schlagfluss" (impact river?). Julianna Bender died suffering lung disease. Franz Reiss and Julianna Bender had the following nine children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.1. Juliana Laier, nee Reiss, 2-15-1856--12-22-1930, born in Rettigheim and died in Rauenberg. The first of nine children of Franz Reiss and Julianna Bender. Juliana Reiss married Julius Laier, 8-12-1848--6-13-1907, on 11-10-1878 in Rettigheim. He was a Hirschwirt - deer host. Juliana Reiss and Julius Laier had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.1.1. Julius Laier, 8-11-1879--12-10-1879, born and died in Rauenberg, Baden, Germany. The first of four children of Juliana Reiss and Julius Laier.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.1.2. Maria Josepha Seitz, nee Laier, 9-22-1881--, born in Rauenberg, Baden, Germany. The second of four children of Juliana Reiss and Julius Laier. On 11-5-1910 in Rauenberg/Rotenberg, Baden, Maria Josepha Laier married Georg Friedrich Seitz who was born in Mannheim, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.1.4. Maria Anna Rausch, nee Laier, 2-6-1888--, born in Rauenberg, Baden, Germany. The fourth of four children of Juliana Reiss and Julius Laier. On 2-24-1914 in Rauenberg/Rotenberg, Baden, Maria Anna Laier married Johannes Rausch who was born in Dielheim, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.2. Katharina Reiss, 4-2-1858--, born in Rettigheim. The second of nine children of Franz Reiss and Julianna Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.3. Miara Anna Reiss, 11-4-1860--3-5-1948, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of nine children of Franz Reiss and Julianna Bender. Miara Anna Reiss had a son.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.3.1. Josef Reiss, 5-26-1895--8-19-1895, born and died in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.4. Martin Reiss, 4-19-1863--,  the fourth of nine children of Franz Reiss and Julianna Bender born in Rettigheim. Martin Reiss went to North America in 1880 and married a woman born in Missouri with the name of Louisa, c. 1869--, surname unknown. Her father was born in Germany, mother born in Cologne. Martin Reiss lived in St. Louis, MO becoming a citizen of USA in 1885. Martin Reiss and Louisa had two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.4.1. Marie Reiss, c. 1900--, born in Missouri, USA, the first of two children of Martin Reiss and Louisa, surname unknown.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.4.2. Emil Reiss, c. 1902--, born in Missouri, USA, the second of two children of Martin Reiss and Louisa, surname unknown.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.5. Franz Reiss, 2-6-1865--8-10-1889, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of nine children of Franz Reiss and Julianna Bender. Franz never married and died of TB.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6. Josef Reiss, 5-21-1867--1-11-1952, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of nine children of Franz Reiss and Julianna Bender. He was a master butcher and was on the city council. He lived at Rotenberger Str. 48. Josef Reiss married 1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.4. Thekla Werstein, 3-21-1875--8-13-1940, who was born and died in Rettigheim and had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.1. Arthur Reiss, 6-24-1898--, born in Rettigheim and died in America. The first of eight children of Josef Reiss and Thekla Werstein. Arthur was married in 1923 but his wife's name is unknown.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.2. Theresia Hildegard Weber, nee Reiss, 11-23-1899--1-16-1983, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of eight children of Josef Reiss and Thekla Werstein. On 10-5-1921 in Rettigheim, Theresia Hildegard Reiss married George Peter Weber, 4-21-1896--12-10-1950, who was born in Schriessheim, Germany and died in Rettigheim. Theresia Hildegard Reiss and George Peter Weber had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.2.1. Georg Walter Weber, 6-11-1922--10-1-1943, the first of five children of Theresia Hildegard Reiss and George Peter Weber born in Rettigheim. Georg Walter Weber was a soldier in the German army and was killed in WW II in the invasion of Russia in the Sudlich Kiew [Kiev], Ukraine, Russia. Georg Walter Weber is my Bender / Blaies generations 5th cousin, 1 generation removed.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.2.2. Maria Elisabeth Back, nee Weber, 6-21-1926--, the second of five children of Theresia Hildegard Reiss and George Peter Weber born in Rettigheim. On 6-4-1957 in Rotenberg, Maria Elisabeth Weber married Ludwig Back.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.2.3. Valentin Arthur Weber, 1-24-1929--12-2-1959, the third of five children of Theresia Hildegard Reiss and George Peter Weber born and died in Rotenberg. On 10-24-1950 in Rotenberg, Valentin Arthur Weber married Preziosa Dumbeck.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.2.4. Edgar Josef Weber, 4-24-1933--10-13-1996, the fourth of five children of Theresia Hildegard Reiss and George Peter Weber born in Rettigheim and died in Sinsh, Germany. On 10-22-1966 in Rettigheim, Edgar Josef Weber married Friedlinde Barth.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.2.5. Margarethe Monika Weber, 6-9-1936--10-5-1938, the fifth of five children of Theresia Hildegard Reiss and George Peter Weber born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.3. Irma Thekla Hassis, nee Reiss, 5-21-1901--3-26-1973, born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. The third of eight children of Josef Reiss and Thekla Werstein. On 8-14-1923 in Rettigheim, Irma Thekla Reiss married Oskar Hassis who was born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.4. Severin Nikolaus Reiss, 5-25-1903--, born in Rettigheim and died in America. The fourth of eight children of Josef Reiss and Thekla Werstein.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.5. Hedwig Juliana Mayer, nee Reiss, 6-23-1907--4-13-1991, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of eight children of Josef Reiss and Thekla Werstein. On 5-12-1937 in Rettigheim, Hedwig Juliana Reiss married Franz Mayer, 4-16-1909--3-24-1993, who was born in Stettfeld, Baden and died in Heidelberg, Baden. He was a master butcher and lived at Rotenberger Str. 46. Hedwig Juliana Reiss and Franz Mayer had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.5.1. Maria Senta Just, nee Mayer, 12-20-1938--, the first child of Hedwig Juliana Reiss and Franz Mayer born in Rettigheim, Baden. On 7-29-1964 in Rettigheim, Maria Senta Mayer married Gerhard Just who was born in Kronau, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.5.2. Willibald Walter Mayer, 7-1-1940--, the second child of Hedwig Juliana Reiss and Franz Mayer born in Rettigheim. In 7-1962 in Rettigheim, Willibald Walter Mayer married Brigitte Fuchs, who was born in Kronau, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.5.3. Doris Thekla Mayer, 8-31-1948--12-28-1984, the third child of Hedwig Juliana Reiss and Franz Mayer born in Rettigheim, Baden, but died in Heidelberg, Baden, Germany. Doris never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.6. Franz Willibald Reiss, 3-11-1910--1942, born in Rettigheim and died in America. The sixth of eight children of Josef Reiss and Thekla Werstein.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.7. Alfred Friedrich Reiss, 2-21-1914--3-1-1915, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of eight children of Josef Reiss and Thekla Werstein.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6.8. Alwin Alfred Reiss, 11-3-1916--10-10-1997, born and died in Rettigheim. The eighth of eight children of Josef Reiss and Thekla Werstein. On 11-23-1944 in Rettigheim, Alwin Alfred Reiss married Brunhilde Kamuf, born in Mühlhausen, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.7. Josefine Reiss, 4-5-1870--1-7-1878, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of nine children of Franz Reiss and Julianna Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.8. Eduard Reiss, 2-4-1872--11-21-1872, born and died in Rettigheim. The eighth of nine children of Franz Reiss and Julianna Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.9. Eduard Reiss, 1-3-1873--3-28-1873, born and died in Rettigheim. The ninth of nine children of Franz Reiss and Julianna Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.7. Josef Reiss, 6-6-1827--, born in Rettigheim. The seventh of eight children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Valentin Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.4.8. Johann Nikolaus Reiss, 12-2-1832--12-2-1832, born and died in Rettigheim. The eighth of eight children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Valentin Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5. Georg Ludwig Werstein, 8-31-1791--11-6-1854, born and died in Rettigheim and the fifth of eight children of Franz Kasper Werstein and Maria Anna Müller. George Ludwig Werstein married Elisabetha Östringer, 1800--4-6-1864, on 5-27-1819 in Rettigheim. Elisabetha Östringer was born and died in Rettigheim, the daughter of Maria Juliana Östringer. Georg Ludwig Werstein was a Master cutter and lived on Rotenberger Str. 2. George Ludwig Werstein and Elisabetha Östringer had the following ten children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.1. Valentine Ringer, 12-15-1843--3-2-1846, the first of seven children of Katharina Werstein and Johann Simon Ringer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.2. Elisabeth Ringer, 1-11-1845--2-19-1847, the second of seven children of Katharina Werstein and Johann Simon Ringer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.3. Johann Ringer, 1-19-1847--10-10-1847, the third of seven children of Katharina Werstein and Johann Simon Ringer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4. Jakob Ringer, 11-21-1849--7-21-1902, the fourth of seven children of Katharina Werstein and Johann Simon Ringer born in Rettigheim. On 6-25-1872 in Rettigheim, Jakob Ringer married Sibille Auer, 1-16-1853--, who was born in Hockenheim. On 1-8-1884 in Rettigheim, Jakob Ringer married Anna Hack, 9-25-1857--, who was born in Altwiesloch. Jakob Ringer had a total of twelve children, four by Sibille Auer and eight by Anna Hack.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.1. Jakob Ringer, 11-23-1875--2-17-1953, the first of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the first of four by Sibille Auer born in Rettigheim. On 1-9-1900 in Rettigheim, Jakob Ringer married Rosa Weidner, 8-29-1876--1-13-1950, who was born in Malsch and died in Östringen. In 1903 the family moved to Östringen. Jakob Ringer and Rosa Weidner had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.1.1. Emilie Ringer, 11-29-1900--, the first of four children of Jakob Ringer and Rosa Weidner born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.1.2. Augustin Ringer, 8-4-1902--8-4-1988, the second of four children of Jakob Ringer and Rosa Weidner born in Rettigheim and died in Bad Friedrichshal. On 5-3-1924 in Östringen, Augustin Ringer married Adelheid Pfeiffer.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.1.3. Josef Hermann Ringer, 10-16-1903--, the third of four children of Jakob Ringer and Rosa Weidner born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.1.4. Heinrich Ringer, 6-24-1905--7-23-1968, the fourth of four children of Jakob Ringer and Rosa Weidner born and died in Östringen. On 8-17-1946 in Östringen, Heinrich Ringer married Berta Mayer.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.2. Frieda Ringer, 3-13-1877--10-5-1877, the second of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the second of four by Sibille Auer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.3. Anna Margarete Büchler, nee Ringer, 8-28-1878--, the third of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the third of four by Sibille Auer born in Rettigheim. Anna Margarete Ringer married Karl Matthaus Büchler of Ludwigshafen/Rhein.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.4. Elisabeth Ringer, 2-15-1880--8-24-1892, the fourth of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the fourth of four by Sibille Auer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.5. Karl Ringer, 2-26-1884--1-7-1969, the fifth of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the first of eight by Anna Hack born in Rettigheim and died in Ludwighafen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.6. Karoline Ringer, 2-2-1887--4-28-1888, the sixth of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the second of eight by Anna Hack born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.7. Frieda Ringer, 2-2-1887--4-28-1888, the seventh of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the third of eight by Anna Hack born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.8. Josef Ringer, 4-30-1890--6-25-1937, the eighth of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the fourth of eight by Anna Hack born in Rettigheim and died in Speyer. Josef was married in Speyer in 1921 but the name of his spouse is unknown.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.9. Maria Magdalena Ringer, 10-8-1891--1-5-1892, the ninth of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the fifth of eight by Anna Hack born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.10. Unknown Ringer, 10-27-1892--10-27-1892, a son, the tenth of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the sixth of eight by Anna Hack born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.11. Unknown Ringer, 3-9-1894--3-9-1894, a son, the eleventh of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the seventh of eight by Anna Hack born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.4.12. Wilhelm Ringer, 6-3-1896--7-1-1896, the twelfth of twelve children of Jakob Ringer and the eighth of eight by Anna Hack born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.5. Anna Ringer, 11-26-1851--, the fifth of seven children of Katharina Werstein and Johann Simon Ringer born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.6. Elisabeth Birkel, nee Ringer, 6-4-1854--, the sixth of seven children of Katharina Werstein and Johann Simon Ringer born in Rettigheim. On 8-2-1877 in Rettigheim, Elisabeth Ringer married Johann Philipp Birkel [Bürkel], 6-11-1856--, who was born in Hockenheim and was occasionally a shoemaker in Rettigheim. Elisabeth Ringer and Johann Philipp Birkel had one child.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.6.1. Maria Ringer, 11-13-1878--11-28-1958, died in Offenb. Main.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.1.7. Frieda Bender, nee Ringer, 10-31-1856--10-25-1916, the seventh of seven children of Katharina Werstein and Johann Simon Ringer born in Rettigheim. On 1-16-1881 in Rettigheim, Frieda Ringer married 1.2.3.7.3.2.1.1.9. Karl Bender, 12-13-1854--9-25-1917. See 1.2.3.7.3.2.1.1.9. for the line of descent for their ten children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.2. Maria Josefa Werstein, 8-15-1822--1-26-1832, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of ten children of George Ludwig Werstein and Elisabetha Östringer.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.3. Franz Jakob Werstein, 6-14-1824--8-18-1909, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of ten children of George Ludwig Werstein and Elisabetha Östringer. In 1850 in Rettigheim, Franz Jakob Werstein married Karoline Weber, 1830--4-30-1903, who was born in Spessart/Ettlingen, Baden and died in Rettigheim. Franz Jakob Werstein and Karoline Weber had the following thirteen children.

Johann Barth had nine children, one by Elisabetha Schuckert, one by Maria Josefa Kamuf and seven by Juliana Josefa Werstein. See 1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7. for the line of descent for Juliana Josefa Werstein and Johann Barth's seven children and the other two children of Johann Barth.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.4. Unknown Werstein, 12-30-1826--12-30-1826, a son, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of ten children of George Ludwig Werstein and Elisabetha Östringer.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.5. Maria Antonia Werstein, 6-2-1828--4-7-1858, born in Rettigheim died in Kislau, Baden. The fifth of ten children of George Ludwig Werstein and Elisabetha Östringer. Maria Antonia died in the work house in Kislau, probably as a prisoner. Maria Antonia Werstein had a son.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.5.1. Johann Werstein, 2-27-1857--7-1857, born and died in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.6. Sybilla Metzger, nee Werstein, 1-8-1831--, born in Rettigheim and died in Ettlingen, Baden. The sixth of ten children of George Ludwig Werstein and Elisabetha Östringer. On 6-26-1854 in Rettigheim, Sybilla Werstein married Anton Metzger who was born in Malschenberg, Baden. Sybilla lived with her husband, who was by occupation a cutter, in Ettlingen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.7. Rupert Werstein, 3-27-1833--7-20-1857, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of ten children of George Ludwig Werstein and Elisabetha Östringer. Rupert never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.8. Bernhardine Werstein, 1-8-1836--4-15-1870, born and died in Rettigheim. The eighth of ten children of George Ludwig Werstein and Elisabetha Östringer. Bernhardine was a fabric worker and had two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.8.1. Apollonia Werstein, 2-7-1862--, born in Rettigheim, Baden, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.8.2. Caroline Spohrer, nee Werstein, 5-1-1866--, born in Ettlingen, Baden, Germany. On 6-4-1892 in Weingarten, Caroline Werstein married Josef Friedrich Spohrer, 4-28-1860--6-7-1911, who was born and died in Weingarten.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.9. Maria Rosa Werstein, 3-23-1838--9-5-1843, born and died in Rettigheim. The ninth of ten children of George Ludwig Werstein and Elisabetha Östringer.

1.2.3.4.8.1.5.10. Ludwig Werstein, 4-18-1843--6-30-1859, born and died in Rettigheim. The tenth of ten children of George Ludwig Werstein and Elisabetha Östringer.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6. Maria Anna Antoni, nee Dumbeck, nee Lutz, nee Werstein, 4-5-1794--9-20-1844, born in Rettigheim and died in Rotenberg. The sixth of eight children of Franz Kasper Werstein and Maria Anna Müller. Maria Anna Werstein married three times. Her first husband was Friedrich Lutz, 1796--, who was a NCO in Grossherz. Badish Regiment, Reichsgraf von Hochberg. Lutz Friedrich died between 1816 and 1820, most likely in Napoleon's war against Russia or its immediate aftermath.

Maria Anna Werstein's second husband was Franz Joseph Dumbeck, 6-10-1784--6-23-1840, who was born and died in Rotenberg, Baden. They were married on 7-22-1823 in Rotenberg. Her third husband was Sebastian Antoni. They were married on 1-13-1841 in Rotenberg, Baden, Germany. Maria Ann Werstein is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin, 4 generations removed. Maria Anna Werstein had the following ten children, one by Friedrich Lutz and nine by Franz Joseph Dumbeck.

1.2.2.4.8.1.6.1. Maria Johanna Werstein, 12-27-1816--12-27-1816, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of ten children of Maria Anna Werstein and the only child by Lutz Friedrich.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.2. Josef Dumbeck, 12-23-1820--2-16-1821, born and died in Rotenberg, Baden. The second of ten children of Maria Anna Werstein and the first of nine children by Franz Joseph Dumbeck.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.3. Christina Dumbeck, 12-25-1821--4-3-1822, born and died in Rotenberg, Baden. The third of ten children of Maria Anna Werstein and the second of nine children by Franz Joseph Dumbeck.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.4. Maria Magdelina Dumbeck, 3-26-1823--9-16-1823, born and died in Rotenberg, Baden. The fourth of ten children of Maria Anna Werstein and the third of nine children by Franz Joseph Dumbeck.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.5. Valentin Dumbeck, 7-9-1824--8-19-1828, born and died in Rotenberg, Baden. The fifth of ten children of Maria Anna Werstein and the fourth of nine children by Franz Joseph Dumbeck.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.6. Maria Magdalena Dumbeck, 6-25-1826--10-11-1829, born and died in Rotenberg, Baden. The sixth of ten children of Maria Anna Werstein and the fifth of nine children by Franz Joseph Dumbeck.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.7. Franziska Dumbeck, 1-26-1829--, born in Rotenberg, Baden. The seventh of ten children of Maria Anna Werstein and the sixth of nine children by Franz Joseph Dumbeck.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.8. Clara Siver, nee Dumbeck, 4-14-1831--, born in Rotenberg, Baden. The eighth of ten children of Maria Anna Werstein and the seventh of nine children by Franz Joseph Dumbeck. On 2-19-1848, Franziska Dumbeck married Georg Siver or Seaver.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.9. Maria Antonia Weis, nee Dumbeck, 7-25-1832--, born in Rotenberg, Baden. The ninth of ten children of Maria Anna Werstein and the eighth of nine children by Franz Joseph Dumbeck. On 1-4-1855, Maria Antonia Dumbeck married Peter Weis.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10. Johann Georg Dumbeck, 11-22-1835--1906, born in Rotenberg and immigrated to America.  The tenth of ten children of Maria Anna Werstein and the ninth of nine children by Franz Joseph Dumbeck. On 2-25-1860 in St. Clair Co, IL, Johann Georg Dumbeck [ photo below] married Friederika Weindel  [photo below]. Friederika Weindel, 3-5-1840--6-18-1912, was born in Forst, Baden, Germany and died in St. Louis, MO, immigrating in 1845 to Pierron, IL.  Friederika Weindel had a brother by the name of Anton Joseph Weindel, 3-26-1838--, that married Louise Bender, c. 1847--, on 11-17-1863 in Highland, IL.  Johann Georg Dumbeck was a brick mason in Illinois and Friederika was keeping house.

Photos courtesy of Bruce Olson.  Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel had the following ten children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.1. John Dumbeck, 6-24-1860--, born in IL, USA. The first of ten children of Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel. John was a Teamster.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2. Joseph Dumbeck, 3-26-1862--5-24-1908, born in IL and died in Highland, IL. The second of ten children of Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel. Joseph in 1880 was at home. On 11-8-1888, Joseph Dumbeck married Mary Eva Hotz, 6-25-1865--6-6-1959, who was born in Saline Twp., Madison Co., IL. Joseph Dumbeck and Mary Eva Hotz had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.1. Olivia Margaret Buchmann, nee Dumbeck, 3-20-1890--12-27-1980, the first of eight children of Joseph Dumbeck and Mary Eva Hotz born in Highland, IL and died in St. Louis, MO. On 10-23-1912, Olivia Margaret Dumbeck married Herbert Buchmann, 5-9-1888--5-5-1973, who was born in IL and died in St. Louis, MO. Olivia Margaret Dumbeck and Herbert Buchmann had the following two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.1.1. Herbert Buchmann, the first of two children of Olivia Margaret Dumbeck and Herbert Buchmann.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.1.2. Marion Haas, nee Buchmann, the second of two children of Olivia Margaret Dumbeck and Herbert Buchmann. Marion Buchmann married Kenneth Haas.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.2. Martha Angelina Wacther, nee Dumbeck, 1-10-1892--, the second of eight children of Joseph Dumbeck and Mary Eva Hotz born in IL. Martha Angelina Dumbeck married a man by the name of Wacther, given name unknown.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.3. Othmar Joseph Dumbeck, 2-11-1894--, the third of eight children of Joseph Dumbeck and Mary Eva Hotz.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.4. Armella Josephina Collins, nee Dumbeck, 9-21-1896--, the fourth of eight children of Joseph Dumbeck and Mary Eva Hotz born in IL. In 1920, Armella Josephina Dumbeck married Thomas Edward Collins, 1-3-1892--3-1972, who was born in Edina, MO and died in St. Louis, MO. Armella Josephina Dumbeck and Thomas Edward Collins had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.4.1. Unknown Collins, a son, the first of four children of Armella Josephina Dumbeck and Thomas Edward Collins born in MO. The unknown Collins married a man whose name is unknown and had one child.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.4.1.1. Anne Munroe, nee Collins, the only child of this unknown Collins and his unknown spouse. Anne Collins married a man by the name of Munroe, given name unknown.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.4.2. Mary Patrice Munroe, nee Collins, 1924--, the second of four children of Armella Josephina Dumbeck and Thomas Edward Collins born in MO. Mary Patrice Collins married Joseph Riley Munroe and had the following two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.4.2.1. Anne Collins Munroe, the first of two children of Mary Patrice Collins and Joseph Riley Munroe

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.4.2.2. Peter Joseph Munroe, the second of two children of Mary Patrice Collins and Joseph Riley Munroe

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.4.3. Thomas E. Collins, 1926--, the third of four children of Armella Josephina Dumbeck and Thomas Edward Collins born in MO.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.4.4. John F. Collins, 1928--, the fourth of four children of Armella Josephina Dumbeck and Thomas Edward Collins born in MO.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.5. Agatha Maria Francisca Dumbeck,1-19-1899--, the fifth of eight children of Joseph Dumbeck and Mary Eva Hotz born in IL.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.6. Adrienne Beatrice Dumbeck, 6-22-1901--, the sixth of eight children of Joseph Dumbeck and Mary Eva Hotz born in IL.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.7. Cecilia Josephine Dumbeck, 12-2-1903--, the seventh of eight children of Joseph Dumbeck and Mary Eva Hotz born in IL.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.2.8. Blanche Marie Dumbeck, 8-21-1906--, the eighth of eight children of Joseph Dumbeck and Mary Eva Hotz born in IL.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.3. Wilmena Mueller, nee Dumbeck, 2-5-1864--, born in IL, USA. The third of ten children of Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel. On 11-13-1884, Wilmena Dumbeck married Johann David Mueller, 12-30-1858--, who was born in IL. Wilmena Dumbeck and Johann David Mueller had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.3.1. Isabella Wilhelmina Mueller, 5-27-1886--, the first of three children of Wilmena Dumbeck and Johann David Mueller

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.3.2. Isidor Joseph Mueller, 8-5-1887--, the second of three children of Wilmena Dumbeck and Johann David Mueller

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.3.3. Florence Helena Mueller, 5-14-1894--, the third of three children of Wilmena Dumbeck and Johann David Mueller

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.4. Magdalena Angelina Geel, nee Dumbeck, 2-20-1866--, born in Highland, IL. The fourth of ten children of Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel called Lenna. On 10-27-1887, Magdalena Angelina Dumbeck married John Anton Geel, 11-9-1864--, born in Hihgland, IL. Magdalena Angelina Dumbeck and John Anton Geel had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.4.1. Hedwig Johanna Smut, nee Geel, 3-8-1891--, the first of six children of Magdalena Angelina Dumbeck and John Anton Geel. On 4-27-1967--, Hedwig Johanna Geel married James Smut.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.4.2. Irma Cornella Geel, 8-22-1892--, the second of six children of Magdalena Angelina Dumbeck and John Anton Geel

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.4.3. Arabella Barbara Geel, 9-7-1893--, the third of six children of Magdalena Angelina Dumbeck and John Anton Geel

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.4.4. Albert John Geel, 8-17-1895--, the fourth of six children of Magdalena Angelina Dumbeck and John Anton Geel

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.4.5. Helena Anna Geel, 3-26-1898--, the fifth of six children of Magdalena Angelina Dumbeck and John Anton Geel

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.4.6. Friedricka Pauline Gilbread, nee Geel, 7-8-1900--, the sixth of six children of Magdalena Angelina Dumbeck and John Anton Geel. On 5-29-1920, Friedricka Pauline married Gilbert Thomas Gilbread.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.5. George Dumbeck, 6-12-1868--, the fifth of ten children of Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.6. Frank Joseph Dumbeck, 9-2-1871--, the sixth of ten children of Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.7. Frank Otto Dumbeck, 9-6-1873--, the seventh of ten children of Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.8. Theodore Henry Dumbeck, 3-27-1876-->9-1961, born in IL. The eighth of ten children of Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.9. Freda Anna Tuffli, nee Dumbeck, 2-22-1879--9-13-1961, the ninth of ten children of Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel born in Highland, IL and died in St. Charles, MO. In 1903, Freda Anna Dumbeck married Erwin G. Tuffli, 5-25-1878--10-28-1918, who was born in Highland, IL and died in St. Louis, MO. Erwin G. Tuffli's father was Peter Tuffli, 9-11-1824--11-16-1885, born in Klosters, Kanton Graubuenden, Switzerland and died in Houston, TX.  His mother was Caroline Blaesse, 3-5-1824--12-29-1870, born in Baden, Germany. Peter who was a butcher moved with his parents in the year 1839 to America and came to stay in Washington, D. C. and in Cincinnati and came in the year 1844 to Highland, IL where he married  in the year 1846 with Caroline Blaesse. Due to a great extent Bruce Olson's genealogy work has the Tuffli family line going back to Bartholome Tuffli born around the mid 1740s. Freda Anna Dumbeck and Erwin G. Tuffli had one child.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.9.1. Russell R.Tuffli, 8-13-1910--5-1982, the only child of Freda Anna Dumbeck and Erwin G. Tuffli born in MO.   Russell R.Tuffli married Margaret Vierheller, --<2009, and had the following three children. 

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.9.1.1.  Susan Olson, nee Tuffli, the first of three children of  Russell R.Tuffli and Margaret Vierheller.  In 1965, Susan Tuffli married Bruce Olson.  They met in graduate school doing social work and now live in MN.  Susan Tuffli and Bruce Olson had four children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.9.1.1.1.  Craig Olson, the first of four children of Susan Tuffli and Bruce Olson

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.9.1.1.2.  Kara Olson, the second of four children of Susan Tuffli and Bruce Olson

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.9.1.1.3.   Marya Olson, the third of four children of Susan Tuffli and Bruce Olson

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.9.1.3.  Ross Tuffli, the third of three children of  Russell R.Tuffli and Margaret Vierheller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.6.10.10. George Otto Dumbeck, 1-25-1881--, the tenth of ten children of Johann Georg Dumbeck and Friederika Weindel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7. Maria Agatha Kleinlagel, nee Werstein, 11-12-1796--12-12-1841, the seventh of eight children of Franz Kasper Werstein and Maria Anna Müller born and died in Rettigheim. On 9-14-1819 in Rettigheim, Maria Agatha Werstein married 1.2.2.1.5.6.6. Johann Franz Kleinlagel, 3-1-1792--5-9-1861, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a master carpenter and lived at Östringer Str. 1/3 (half). Maria Agatha Werstein and Johann Franz Kleinlagel had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1. Johannes Kleinlagel, 6-14-1820--12-6-1868, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of seven children of Maria Agatha Werstein and Johann Franz Kleinlagel. On 2-18-1849 in Rettigheim, Johannes Kleinlagel married 1.1.2.3.4.8.3.2.1. Franziska Barth, 7-24-1820--1-4-1893, the first of ten children of Maria Franziska Reiss and Josef Barth born in Rettigheim. He was a master carpenter and lived at Östringer Str. 1/3 and Malscher Str. 31. Johannes Kleinlagel and Franziska Barth had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.1. Konrad Kleinlagel, 12-1-1849--1-2-1909, the first of five children of Johannes Kleinlagel and Franziska Barth born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 1. On 1-14-1877 in Rettigheim, Konrad Kleinlagel married 1.4.7.2.2.1.1.2.2. Franziska Spannagel, 10-13-1848--3-31-1881, who was born in Rauenberg, Baden and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Konrad Kleinlagel and Franziska Spannagel had the following two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.1.1. Maria Anna Kleinlagel, 10-14-1877--, the first of two children of Konrad Kleinlagel and Franziska Spannagel born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.1.2. Josef Kleinlagel, 3-15-1880--, the second child of Konrad Kleinlagel and Franziska Spannagel born in Rettigheim but immigrated to America.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.3. Eduard Kleinlagel, 2-23-1859--12-19-1903, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of five children of Johannes Kleinlagel and Franziska Barth. He suffered in his chest and never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.2. Rosa Wiest, nee Kleinlagel, 4-9-1892--9-3-1971, born in Rettigheim but died in Plankstadt, Germany. The second of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. On 7-5-1919 in Rettigheim, Rosa Kleinlagel married Josef Wiest.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.3. Anna Kamuf, nee Kleinlagel, 12-2-1893--10-18-1989, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. On 4-27-1919 in Rettigheim, Anna Kleinlagel married 1.1.1.3.3.3.5.3.3.3.8. Johann Kamuf, 1-23-1889--2-21-1961, the eighth of eleven children of Juliana Reiss and Georg Josef Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and a cigar worker and lived at Mingolsheim Str. 9. Anna Kleinlagel and Johann Kamuf had the following nine children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.3.1. Leonie Maria Neidig, nee Neidig, nee Kamuf, 1-20-1920--, the first of nine children of Anna Kleinlagel and Johann Kamuf who was born in Rettigheim. Leonie Maria Kamuf married Bernhard Neidig who was born in Mühlhausen, Baden on 9-9-1942 in Rettigheim. Leonie Maria Kamuf then married Wilhelm Neidig who was born in Mühlhausen, Baden on 10-11-1947 in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.3.2. Wilhelm Kamuf, 3-9-1921--1-13-1924, the second of nine children of Anna Kleinlagel and Johann Kamuf who was born and died in Rettigheim, Baden

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.3.3. Veronika Kamuf, 12-9-1922--2-10-1923, the third of nine children of Anna Kleinlagel and Johann Kamuf who was born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.3.4. Eugen Urban Kamuf, 9-27-1925--4-27-1944, the fourth of nine children of Anna Kleinlagel and Johann Kamuf who was born in Rettigheim. Eugen's place of death is unknown as he died as a 19 year old German soldier in WW II. He never married. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. Eugen Urban Kamuf is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin, 1 generation removed.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.3.5. Waldemar Josef Kamuf, 3-12-1927--8-26-1983, the fifth of nine children of Anna Kleinlagel and Johann Kamuf who was born in Rettigheim, Baden and died in Bruchsal, Baden. On 12-30-1948 in Rettigheim, Waldemar Josef Kamuf married Maria Gertrud Greulich, who was born in Mühlhausen, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.3.6. Antonia Florentina Kamuf, 5-9-1929--, the sixth of nine children of Anna Kleinlagel and Johann Kamuf who was born in Rettigheim, Baden. Antonia never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.3.7. Manfred Karl Kamuf, 7-27-1931--, the seventh of nine children of Anna Kleinlagel and Johann Kamuf who was born in Rettigheim, Baden. On 7-25-1959 in Rettigheim, Manfred Karl Kamuf married Anna Maria Licther, who was born in Eicthersheim, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.3.8. Bernhard Heinrich Kamuf, 11-20-1933--, the eighth of nine children of Anna Kleinlagel and Johann Kamuf who was born in Rettigheim, Baden Germany. On 4-2-1960 in Rettigheim, Bernhard Heinrich Kamuf married Susanne Schickendanz who was born in Baiert., Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.3.9. Helmut Gotthard Kamuf, 4-9-1940--, the ninth of nine children of Anna Kleinlagel and Johann Kamuf who was born in Rettigheim, Baden. On 5-22-1964 in Rettigheim, Helmut Gotthard Kamuf married Margot Stadter who was born in Dielheim, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.4. Karl Johann Kleinlagel, 8-18-1895--9-19-1915, born in Rettigheim. The fourth of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. He never married and was a buyer. Karl died as a German soldier in The Great War in Lithuania. Karl Johann Kleinlagel is my Bender / Blaies generation's 4th cousin, 2 generations removed. Karl Johann Kleinlagel's name is on the plaque in St. Nickolas Catholic Church displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.5. Friederich Gregor Kleinlagel, 6-3-1897--10-12-1980, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. On 11-10-1923 in Rettigheim, Friederich Gregor Kleinlagel married 1.1.1.1.2.3.4.6.2.1.3.9. Helene Brückmann, 6-23-1901--6-14-1976, who was born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. He was a cigar factory worker and lived at Östringer Str. 32. Friederich Gregor Kleinlagel and Helene Brückmann had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.5.1. Gertrud Helene Braun, nee Kleinlagel, 3-15-1925--, the first of five children of Friederich Gregor Kleinlagel and Helene Brückmann born in Rettigheim, Baden. On 11-8-1947 in Rettigheim, Gertrud Helene Kleinlagel married Hans Braun, who was born in Darmstadt, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.5.2. Arthur Franz Kleinlagel, 12-9-1926--, the second of five children of Friederich Gregor Kleinlagel and Helene Brückmann born in Rettigheim, Baden, Germany and died in Canada. On 11-8-1952 in Rettigheim, Arthur Franz Kleinlagel married Margarethe Schaffner, who was born in Malsch, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.5.3. Johanna Theresia Metzger, nee Kleinlagel, 5-26-1928--, the third of five children of Friederich Gregor Kleinlagel and Helene Brückmann born in Rettigheim, Baden. On 2-3-1951 in Rettigheim, Johanna Theresia Kleinlagel married 1.1.2.1.6.1.3.5.17.1.4. Hermann Josef Metzger, 1-23-1929--6-11-1995, who was born in Rettigheim, Baden and died in Bruchsal, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.5.4. Alfred Anton Kleinlagel, 9-26-1932--, the fourth of five children of Friederich Gregor Kleinlagel and Helene Brückmann born in Rettigheim, Baden and died in Canada. On 8-13-1955 in Canada, Alfred Anton Kleinlagel married Gisela Janson.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.5.5. Elisabeth Wilhelmine Kleinlagel, 9-26-1932--, the fifth of five children of Friederich Gregor Kleinlagel and Helene Brückmann born in Rettigheim, Baden, Germany and died in Canada.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.6. Klara Kleinlagel, 10-10-1898--4-30-1899, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.7. Helene Schmitt, nee Kleinlagel, 9-26-1900--1-22-1967, born in Rettigheim but died in Heidelberg, Baden. The seventh of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. On 11-13-1920 in Rettigheim, Helene Kleinlagel married 1.1.1.3.2.11.4.1.4.1.2. Franz Schmitt, 2-7-1898--11-20-1967, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a dealer and lived at Mingolsheimer Str. 14. Helene Kleinlagel and Franz Schmitt had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.7.1. Erika Ludwina Thome, nee Schmitt, 3-31-1921--, the first of four children of Helene Kleinlagel and Franz Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 8-11-1943 in Rettigheim, Erika Ludwina Schmitt married Wilhelm Thome who was born in Mingolsheim, Baden. Erika lived in Mingolsheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.7.2. Friedrich Karl Schmitt, 9-13-1922--5-31-1944, the second of four children of Helene Kleinlagel and Franz Schmitt born in Rettigheim, Baden, Germany. Friedrich Karl Schmitt's place of death is unknown as he died as a German soldier in WW II. Friedrich Karl Schmitt is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.7.3. Angela Helene Hotz, nee Schmitt, 3-24-1927--, the third of four children of Helene Kleinlagel and Franz Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 2-7-1948 in Rettigheim, Angela Helene Schmitt married Otto Hotz, who was born in Östringen, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.7.4. Irmgard Franziska Schmitt, 1-29-1929--4-7-1929, the fourth of four children of Helene Kleinlagel and Franz Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.8. Ludwina Frauenfeld, nee Kleinlagel, 11-5-1901--1-20-1967, born in Rettigheim but died in Mingolsheim. The eighth of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. Ludwina Kleinlagel married Bernhard Frauenfeld who was born in Heidelberg, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.9. Stefan Kleinlagel, 12-23-1905--6-4-1979, born in Rettigheim but died in Bruchsal, Baden, Germany. The ninth of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. On 4-29-1931, Stefan Kleinlagel married Berta Greulich who was born in Östringen, Baden. Stefan lived in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.10. Josef Kleinlagel, 7-29-1907--12-1947, born in Rettigheim but died in Saratwo, Russia. The tenth of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. On 12-8-1939 in Rettigheim, Josef Kleinlagel who was a businessman married 1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.4. Maria Elisabeth Reiss, 3-12-1916--3-21-1982, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. He was a buyer. Josef Kleinlagel died in camp in Saratow, Russia as a German soldier in WW II. It may be that Josef might have been a prisoner of war and died in an internment camp in Russia. Josef Kleinlagel is my Bender / Blaies generation's 4th cousin, 2 generations removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. Maria Elisabeth Reiss and Josef Kleinlagel had one child.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.10.1. Winfried Georg Kleinlagel, 10-21-1940--7-21-1972, the only child of Maria Elisabeth Reiss and Josef Kleinlagel who was born in Rettigheim and died in Bruchsal, Baden. Winfred never married and was a bricklayer. He died from complications of surgery.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.11. Luise Lachermaier, nee Kleinlagel, 3-16-1909--4-8-1985, born in Rettigheim but died in Kempten, Germany. The 11th of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. On 7-16-1938 in Rettigheim, Luise Kleinlagel married a man by the name of Lachermaier, given name unknown, who was born in Germering, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.12. Heinrich Wendelin Kleinlagel, 4-28-1913--3-19-1945, a twin, born in Rettigheim but died in Berlin-Charlottenburg, Germany. The 12th of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. Heinrich lived in Östringen, and was killed in Berlin-Charlottenburg (a suburb of Berlin) in WW II. On 11-10-1942, Heinrich Wendelin Kleinlagel married Rosa Batzler who was born in Östringen, Baden. Heinrich Wendelin Kleinlagel is my Bender / Blaies generation's 4th cousin, 2 generations removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.13. Berta Franziska Kleinlagel, 4-28-1913--12-4-1934, a twin, born and died in Rettigheim. The 13th of 13 children of Gregor Kleinlagel and Florentine Bender. Berta never married. She was a cigar maker and died of peritoneum inflammation.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.5. Juliana Kleinlagel, 7-30-1863--3-19-1865, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of five children of Johannes Kleinlagel and Franziska Barth.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2. Joseph Kleinlagel, 9-16-1822--3-26-1888, born in Rettigheim. The second of seven children of Maria Agatha Werstein and Johann Franz Kleinlagel. He was a master carpenter and lived at Östringer Str. 1/3. Joseph Kleinlagel married Theresia Winkels, 3-16-1821--3-3-1866, on 5-26-1850 in Rettigheim. Theresia Winkels was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Joseph had the following 13 children by two wives, five by his first wife Theresia Winkels and eight by his second wife, 1.1.1.1.4.1.5.3.1.2. Anna Margarethe Kamuf, 12-22-1842--7-22-1919, who he married on 3-17-1867 and was born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.1. Georg Josef Kleinlagel, 4-14-1851--8-4-1851, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the first of five children by Theresia Winkels.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.2. Johann Karl Kleinlagel, 6-1-1852--2-20-1875, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the second of five children by Theresia Winkels. Johann Karl never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.3. Rosa Kleinlagel, 3-18-1855--9-1-1857, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the third of five children by Theresia Winkels.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.4. Frieda Kleinlagel, 3-17-1858--3-2-1865, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the fourth of five children by Theresia Winkels.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.5. Maria Anna Kleinlagel, 5-18-1860--6-16-1861, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the fifth of five children by Theresia Winkels.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.6. Friedrich Kleinlagel, 2-7-1868--3-4-1949, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the first of eight by his second wife, Anna Maria Kamuf. Friedrich married Luise Schärdel, 11-10-1867--3-22-1937, her father was Jakob Schärdel and her mother was Rosa Gramlich. Luise Schärdel was born in Östringen and died in Rettigheim. Friedrich Kleinlagel was a cigar maker and council secretary (in Mühlhausen). He lived at Rotenberger Str. 7 and then at Rotenberger Str. 58 which he inherited. Friedrich Kleinlagel and Luise Schärdel had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.6.1. Juliana Bepperling, nee Kleinlagel, 8-9-1894--4-22-1927, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of three children of Friedrich Kleinlagel and Luise Schardel. In 1918 in Mühlhausen, Baden Juliana Kleinlagel married Carl Bepperling who was born in Giessen, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.6.2. Rosa Kleinlagel, 1-27-1896--4-6-1896, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of three children of Friedrich Kleinlagel and Luise Schardel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.6.3. Alfons Kleinlagel, 3-29-1898--4-26-1918, born in Rettigheim but died as a German soldier in The Great War in France. The third of three children of Friedrich Kleinlagel and Luise Schardel. Alfons was missing and then declared dead - he died as a soldier and was never married. Alfons Kleinlagel is my Bender / Blaies generation's 9th cousin. Alfons Kleinlagel is listed on the plaque for those that died in The Great War displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.7. Maria Juliana Kleinlagel, 2-16-1869--10-8-1870, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the second of eight children by his second wife, Anna Maria Kamuf.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8. Josef Kleinlagel, 3-16-1870--10-22-1918, born in Rettigheim. He died as a German soldier in Lörrach/Lazarett, Germany in The Great War. Lazarett is German for Field Hospital so Josef died in a German Field Hospital in the town of Lörrach, Baden. The eighth of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the third of eight children by his second wife, Anna Maria Kamuf. Josef Kleinlagel married Karolina Knab, 3-1-1874--11-28-1958, who was born in Stettfeld and died in Rettigheim. Josef Kleinlagel is my Bender / Blaies generation's 8th cousin, 1 generation removed. His name is on the plaque in St. Nickolas Catholic Church displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall. He was a cigar maker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 12. Josef Kleinlagel and Karolina Knob had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.1. Frieda Hilda Kleinlagel, 3-6-1898--, born in Rettigheim and died in Basel, Switzerland. The first of eight children of Josef Kleinlagel and Karolina Knob.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.2. Maria Elisabetha Kleinlagel, 10-25-1899--3-8-1928, born in Rettigheim and died in Basel, Switzerland. The second of eight children of Josef Kleinlagel and Karolina Knob. Maria Elisabeth was a servant and never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.3. Friedrich Wilhelm Kleinlagel, 7-22-1901--9-20-1901, born in Rettigheim. The third of eight children of Josef Kleinlagel and Karolina Knob.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.4. Augustin Kleinlagel, 1-24-1904--1-3-1905, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of eight children of Josef Kleinlagel and Karolina Knob.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.5. Luise Schmeisser, nee Kleinlagel, 8-22-1906--7-9-1994, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of eight children of Josef Kleinlagel and Karolina Knob. On 10-8-1932 in Rettigheim, Luise Kleinlagel married Otto Schmeisser, 5-14-1903--11-25-1961, who was born in Östringen and died in Heidelberg. Otto Schmeisser's parents were Josef Schmeisser and Sofie Kamuf. He was a cigar maker and lived at Malscher Str. 26. Luise Kleinlagel and Otto Schmeisser had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.5.1. Werner Josef Schmeisser, 1-26-1933--5-15-1933, the first of five children of Luise Kleinlagel and Otto Schmeisser born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.5.2. August Schmeisser, 3-21-1934--3-22-1934, the second of five children of Luise Kleinlagel and Otto Schmeisser born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.5.3. Josef Schmeisser, 3-21-1934--3-22-1934, the third of five children of Luise Kleinlagel and Otto Schmeisser born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.5.4. Herbert Schmeisser, 4-16-1936--, the fourth of five children of Luise Kleinlagel and Otto Schmeisser born in Rettigheim. On 11-18-1961 in Rettigheim, Herbert Schmeisser married Rosa Just who was born in Kronau, Baden

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.5.5. Heinz Walter Schmeisser, 5-22-1941--5-22-1941, the fifth of five children of Luise Kleinlagel and Otto Schmeisser born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.6. Agnes Ritz, nee Kleinlagel, 9-21-1907--3-16-1979, born in Rettigheim and died in Rauenberg, Baden. The sixth of eight children of Josef Kleinlagel and Karolina Knob. On 6-23-1934 in Rettigheim, Agnes Kleinlagel married Josef Ritz, 8-2-1909--, who was born in Rauenberg, Baden. He was a mechanic and lived at Rotenberger Str. 53. The family moved in 1938 to Rauenberg. Agnes Kleinlagel and Josef Ritz had the following two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.6.1. Hilda Maria Six, nee Ritz, 4-1-1935--, born in Rettigheim. On 7-19-1958 in Rettigheim, Hilda Maria Ritz married Wilhelm Six who was born in Rauenberg, Baden. Hilda Maria Ritz and Wilhelm Six had the following two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.6.1.1. Angelika Pfoser, nee Six, 4-26-1959--, the first of two children of Hilda Maria Ritz and Wilhelm Six born in Weisloch, Baden, Germany. In 1976 in Austria, Angelika Six married Rudolf Pfoser, 9-13-1954--, who was born in Linz, Austria. Angelika Six and Rudolf Pfoser had two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.6.1.1.1. Nadine Pfoser, 10-5-1979--, the first of two children of Angelika Six and Rudolf Pfoser born in Heidelberg.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.6.1.1.2. Christopher Pfoser, 12-27-1983--, the second of two children of Angelika Six and Rudolf Pfoser born in Rohrbach, Austria.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.6.1.2. Diana Pansa, nee Six, 3-14-1967--, the second of two children of Hilda Maria Ritz and Wilhelm Six born in Weisloch, Baden, Germany. On 7-17-1992 in Rauenberg, Baden, Diana Six married Oliver Pansa, 10-12-1968--, who was born in Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany now called Chemnitz.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.6.2. August Ludwig Ritz, 10-23-1936--, the second of two children of Agnes Kleinlagel and Josef Ritz born in Heidelberg, Baden

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.7. Rudolf Kleinlagel, 10-22-1911--9-14-1912, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of eight children of Josef Kleinlagel and Karolina Knob.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.8.8. Anna Theresia Kleinlagel, 10-25-1914--10-27-1914, born and died in Rettigheim. The eighth of eight children of Josef Kleinlagel and Karolina Knob.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.9. Maria Josefina Kleinlagel, 3-9-1871--9-15-1871, born and died in Rettigheim. The ninth of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the fourth of eight children by Anna Margarethe Kamuf.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10. Frieda Barth, nee Kleinlagel, 10-29-1873--5-7-1949, born and died in Rettigheim. The tenth of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the fifth of eight children by Anna Maria Kamuf. On 4-29-1899 in Rettigheim, Frieda Kleinlagel married 1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.1. Karl Barth, 2-6-1875--3-7-1956, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar maker, factory worker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 13. Frieda Kleinlagel and Karl Barth had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.1. Josef Barth, 7-10-1900--2-24-1923, born in Rettigheim and died in Tübingen, Germany. The first of seven children of Frieda Kleinlagel and Karl Barth. Josef never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.2. Alfons Barth, 3-10-1902--5-24-1902, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of seven children of Frieda Kleinlagel and Karl Barth.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.3.2. Hilde Rita Baumann, nee Barth, 8-4-1934--, born in Rettigheim. The second of five children of Friedrich Barth and Stefanie Kamuf. On 11-5-1955 in Rettigheim, Hilde Rita Barth married Anton Baumann who was born in Malschenberg, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.3.3. Erna Rosa Brenzinger, nee Barth, 7-3-1939--12-1-1991, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of five children of Friedrich Barth and Stefanie Kamuf. On 8-8-1959 in Rettigheim, Erna Rosa Barth married Karl Brenzinger who was born in Dielheim, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.3.4. Helma Hedwig Salzinger, nee Barth, 2-13-1941--, born in Rettigheim. The fourth of five children of Friedrich Barth and Stefanie Kamuf. On 2-9-1959 in Rettigheim, Helma Hedwig Barth married Martin Salzinger who was born in Mühlhausen, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.3.5. Werner Friedrich Barth, 7-23-1943--, born in Rettigheim. The fifth of five children of Friedrich Barth and Stefanie Kamuf. Werner has never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.4. Alfred Barth, 5-29-1904--, born in Rettigheim and died in Sandhausen. The fourth of seven children of Frieda Kleinlagel and Karl Barth. On 10-12-1929 in Rettigheim, Alfred Barth married Rosa Elisabeth Fuhrmann who was born in Sanhausen, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.5. Juliana Helena Barth, 9-14-1905--2-17-1906, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of seven children of Frieda Kleinlagel and Karl Barth. Juliana Helene died of a lung ailment.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.6. Klara Heinzmann, nee Helfinger, nee Barth, 2-25-1908--, born in Rettigheim and died in Kronau. The sixth of seven children of Frieda Kleinlagel and Karl Barth. On 5-10-1930 in Rettigheim, Klara Barth married Josef Helfinger who was born in Östringen. Klara Barth's second husband whom she married on 9-7-1966 in Rettigheim was Lorenz Heinzmann who was born in Kronau, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.7. Maria Julina Satorius, nee Barth, 5-4-1915--6-20-1945, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of seven children of Frieda Kleinlagel and Karl Barth. On 5-30-1936 in Rettigheim, Maria Julina Barth married Josef Satorius, 3-10-1909--3-26-1960, who was born in Östringen, Baden. Maria Julina Barth and Josef Satorius had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.7.1. Friederike Gertrud Appel, nee Satorius, 5-19-1935--, born in Östringen, Baden and the first of six children of Maria Julina Barth and Josef Satorius. On 6-27-1953 in Rettigheim, Friederike Gertrud Satorius married Bruno Hermann Appel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.7.2. Elfriede Deuringer, nee Schardel, nee Satorius, 11-12-1936--, born in Östringen, Baden and the second of six children of Maria Julina Barth and Josef Satorius. Elfriede Satorius first married Arthur Schardel and then on 12-12-1956 in Rettigheim, Elfriede Satorius married Karl Deuringer who was born in Karlsruhe, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.7.3. Rosa Moser, nee Satorius, 5-4-1938--, born in Östringen, Baden and the third of six children of Maria Julina Barth and Josef Satorius. On 7-1-1960 in Rettigheim, Rosa Satorius married Alfred Moser who was born in Singen bei Pforzheim, Baden. Rosa lives in Wilferdingen bei Pforzheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.7.4. Melita Senn, nee Satorius, 5-10-1939--, born in Östringen, Baden and the fourth of six children of Maria Julina Barth and Josef Satorius. On 7-6-1957 in Rettigheim, Melita Satorius married Harry Oskar Senn who was born in Odenheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.7.5. Willi Satorius, 9-26-1940--, born in Östringen, Baden and the fifth of six children of Maria Julina Barth and Josef Satorius. On 4-15-1971 in Rettigheim, Willi Satorius married Anneliese Stamner who was born in Wanne-Eickel, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.10.7.6. Josef Satorius, 5-21-1942--, born in Östringen, Baden and the sixth of six children of Maria Julina Barth and Josef Satorius. Josef is unmarried.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.11. Pius Kleinlagel, 11-10-1875--7-17-1876, born and died in Rettigheim. The 11th of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the sixth of eight children by Anna Maria Kamuf.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.12. Pius Kleinlagel, 2-4-1877--10-18-1877, born and died in Rettigheim. The 12th of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the seventh of eight children by Anna Maria Kamuf.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.2.13. Karl Kleinlagel, 6-8-1884--6-27-1886, born and died in Rettigheim. The 13th of 13 children of Joseph Kleinlagel and the eighth of eight children by Anna Maria Kamuf.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3. Maria Josefa Bender, nee Kleinlagel, 10-10-1824--11-25-1888, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of seven children of Maria Agatha Werstein and Johann Franz Kleinlagel. Maria Josefa Kleinlagel married 1.2.3.7.5.7.7. Johann Bender, 3-13-1821--1-23-1909, on 2-4-1849 in Rettigheim. Johannes Bender was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 8. Maria Josefa Kleinlagel and Johannes Bender had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.1. Franz Georg Bender, 6-4-1849--, born in Rettigheim. The first of seven children of Maria Josefa Kleinlagel and Johannes Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.2. Wendelin Bender, 10-24-1851--5-9-1852, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of seven children of Maria Josefa Kleinlagel and Johannes Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.3. Friedrich Bender, 10-17-1853--1-6-1952, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of seven children of Maria Josefa Kleinlagel and Johannes Bender. He was a cigar factory worker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 25/27. He lived to be almost 100 years old! On 10-2-1881 in Rettigheim, Friedrich Bender married 1.2.2.1.4.9.3.3.1. Cäzilia Muller, 3-11-1853--3-1-1937, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Friedrich Bender and Cäzilia Muller had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.3.1. Nikolaus Bender, 7-9-1882--10-14-1961, the first of seven children of Friedrich Bender and Cäzilia Muller born in Rettigheim and died in Rastatt, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.3.2. Josef Bender, 4-7-1884--3-21-1976, the second of seven children of Friedrich Bender and Cäzilia Muller born in Rettigheim and died in Mannheim, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.3.3. Anna Bender, 11-5-1885--5-21-1974, the third of seven children of Friedrich Bender and Cäzilia Muller born and died in Rettigheim. Anna never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.3.4. Friedrich Bender, 2-18-1890--5-7-1916, the fourth of seven children of Friedrich Bender and Cäzilia Muller born in Rettigheim but died as a German soldier in France in The Great War. On 5-20-1914 in Rettigheim, Friedrich Bender married Anna Hartlieb, 3-27-1892--, who was born in Östringen. He was a decoration painter. Friedrich Bender is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin, 2 generations removed. Friedrich Bender's name is on the plaque in St. Nickolas Catholic Church displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.3.5. Berta Bender, 4-24-1892--12-27-1978, the fifth of seven children of Friedrich Bender and Cäzilia Muller born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg / Rettigheim. Berta never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.3.6. Rosa Bender, 2-24-1895--5-20-1895, the sixth of seven children of Friedrich Bender and Cäzilia Muller born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.3.7. Karl Bender, 3-6-1897--9-20-1898, the seventh of seven children of Friedrich Bender and Cäzilia Muller born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.4. Sebastian Bender, 1-26-1856--, born in Rettigheim. The fourth of seven children of Maria Josefa Kleinlagel and Johannes Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.5. Maria Anna Meyer, nee Bender, 7-27-1858--11-17-1949, born in Rettigheim an died in Newark, NJ, USA. The fifth of seven children of Maria Josefa Kleinlagel and Johannes Bender. In 1889 in NY, USA, Maria Anna Bender married George Andrew Meyer, 3-29-1858--6-25-1923, who was born in Alsace Lorraine, France and died in NY. Maria Anna Bender and George Andrew Meyer had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.5.1. Marie Anna Yungert, nee Meyer, 8-10-1890--9-27-1928, the first of three children of Maria Anna Bender and George Andrew Meyer born in New York, NY and died in Cressskill, NJ.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.5.2. Frank Meyer, 9-21-1894--12-2-1975, the second of three children of Maria Anna Bender and George Andrew Meyer born and died in New York, NY.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.5.3. Lillian Schriek, nee Meyer, 4-14-1900--1-20-1993, the third of three children of Maria Anna Bender and George Andrew Meyer born in New York, NY.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.6. Franziska Bender, 2-9-1862--, born in Rettigheim. The sixth of seven children of Maria Josefa Kleinlagel and Johannes Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7. Juliana Reiss, nee Bender, 1-25-1865--4-27-1947, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of seven children of Maria Josefa Kleinlagel and Johannes Bender. On 6-26-1892 in Rettigheim, Juliana Bender married 1.1.1.3.3.3.5.3.3.10. Josef Reiss, 3-19-1867--8-4-1924, the tenth of thirteen children of Theresia Reiss and Wendelin Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. He was a day worker and lived at Malscher Str. 16. Josef was killed by son Pius in a controversy with the ax. Juliana Bender and Josef Reiss had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.1. Juliana Luise Kretz, nee Reiss, 5-7-1893--1951, born in Rettigheim and died in Ludwigsburg. The first of eight children of Juliana Bender and Josef Reiss. On 4-10-1920 in Rettigheim, Juliana Luise Reiss married Anton Kretz who was born in Bruchsal, Baden. In 1943, Juliana married again in Rettigheim to a man who was born in Stuttgart, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.2. Rosa Metzger, nee Reiss, 6-3-1894--3-22-1961, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of eight children of Juliana Bender and Josef Reiss. On 1-28-1920 in Rettigheim, Rosa Reiss married 1.4.3.2.3.3.4.4.2.7. Franz Metzger, 10-11-1888--6-17-1957, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar maker and "Farrenwärter" and lived at Hochstrasse 2 and Malscher Str. 16. Rosa Reiss and Franz Metzger had the following three children, one daughter and two sons both of whom were killed as German soldiers in WW II.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.2.1. Gustav Metzger, 11-27-1921--6-23-1944, born in Rettigheim, was the first of three children of Rosa Reiss and Franz Metzger. Gustav died as a German soldier in WW II. He was missing in action and then declared dead. He never married. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. Gustav Metzger is my Bender / Blaies generation's 6th cousin, 1 generation removed.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.2.2. Josef Metzger, 12-8-1924--6-21-1943, born in Rettigheim and died as a German soldier in Woroshb, Russia in Germany's invasion of that country during WW II. Josef never married and was the second of three children of Rosa Reiss and Franz Metzger. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. Josef Metzger is my Bender / Blaies generation's 6th cousin, 1 generation removed.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.2.3. Josefine Hasenöhrl, nee Metzger, 8-8-1926--2-14-1994, born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch, Baden. Josefine was the third of three children of Rosa Reiss and Franz Metzger. On 10-26-1946 in Rettigheim, Josefine Metzger married Rudolf Hasenöhrl who was born in Heidelberg.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.3. Pius Reiss, 11-30-1895--10-19-1983, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of eight children of Juliana Bender and Josef Reiss. On 2-11-1983 in Rettigheim, Pius Reiss married Maria Petschina.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.4. Friedrich Reiss, 6-5-1898--9-21-1898, born and died in Rettigheim. Friedrich died of the Gout. The fourth of eight children of Juliana Bender and Josef Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.5. Josefine Reiss, 10-3-1899--3-17-1987, born in Rettigheim and died in NYC, NY in America. The fifth of eight children of Juliana Bender and Josef Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.6. Hedwig Reiss, 5-2-1901--8-1-1901, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of eight children of Juliana Bender and Josef Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.7. Adam Reiss, 10-26-1902--12-20-1944, born in Rettigheim and died as a German soldier in Germany's invasion of Russia in WW II. The seventh of eight children of Juliana Bender and Josef Reiss. Adam never married and was a butcher. He died in the war imprisoned in Golubolka/Donbass, Ukraine, Russia. Adam Reiss is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin, 2 generations removed.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.3.7.8. Franziska Reiss, 12-27-1904--7-15-1905, born and died in Rettigheim. The eighth of eight children of Juliana Bender and Josef Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4. Johann Karl Kleinlagel, 4-30-1827--6-27-1886, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of seven children of Maria Agatha Werstein and Johann Franz Kleinlagel. Johann Karl Kleinlagel married Maria Theresia Eschelbacher, 4-5-1838--7-19-1876, on 11-20-1864 in Rettigheim. Maria Theresia Eschelbacher was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a master carpenter and lived at Östringer Str. 1/3 and suffered from lung ailments. Johann Karl Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Eschelbacher had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.1. Karl Kleinlagel, 6-14-1865--9-19-1865, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of seven children of Johann Karl Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Eschelbacher.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.2. Eduard Kleinlagel, 7-19-1866--4-27-1899, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of seven children of Johann Karl Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Eschelbacher. He died of TB and was a cigar maker. On 5-26-1889 in Rettigheim, Eduard Kleinlagel married 1.2.3.4.8.1.5.3.9. Karoline Werstein, 5-10-1867--8-12-1940, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Karoline Werstein also married 1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.4. Georg Michael Wagner. Eduard Kleinlagel and Karoline Werstein had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.2.1. Karl Kleinlagel, 1-26-1890--1-29-1893, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of five children of Eduard Kleinlagel and Karoline Werstein.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.2.2. Nikolaus Kleinlagel, 1-26-1890--10-6-1892, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of five children of Eduard Kleinlagel and Karoline Werstein.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.2.3. Friedrich Kleinlagel, 8-31-1893--5-14-1894, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of five children of Eduard Kleinlagel and Karoline Werstein. Friedrich died of pneumonia (Lungenentzündung).

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.2.4. Josef Kleinlagel, 5-17-1895--10-10-1914, born in Rettigheim but died in Sarrburg, Germany in The Great War. The fourth of five children of Eduard Kleinlagel and Karoline Werstein. Josef lived in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Josef Kleinlagel is my Bender / Blaies generation's 8th cousin, 1 generations removed. Josef Kleinlagel's name is on the plaque in St. Nickolas Catholic Church displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.2.5. Maria Anna Kleinlagel, 11-12-1897--3-19-1898, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of five children of Eduard Kleinlagel and Karoline Werstein.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.3. Karl Friedrich Kleinlagel, 9-9-1868--9-13-1898, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of seven children of Johann Karl Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Eschelbacher. On 10-6-1894 in Rettigheim, Karl Friedrich Kleinlagel married 1.2.3.7.1.6.5.1.5. Juliana Bender, 2-15-1870--, who was born in Rettigheim. Karl Friedrich Kleinlagel was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 3. No issue.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.4. Josef Kleinlagel, 12-22-1869--1-16-1871, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of seven children of Johann Karl Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Eschelbacher.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.5. Margarete Kleinlagel, 3-6-1871--1-2-1872, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of seven children of Johann Karl Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Eschelbacher.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.6. Nikolaus Kleinlagel, 6-15-1872--9-19-1872, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of seven children of Johann Karl Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Eschelbacher.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.7. Stefan Kleinlagel, 10-10-1874--3-21-1875, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of seven children of Johann Karl Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Eschelbacher.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5. Johann Frederick Kleinlagel, 9-15-1829--3-6-1891, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of seven children of Maria Agatha Werstein and Johann Franz Kleinlagel. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 19. On 4-30-1857 in Rettigheim, Johann Frederick Kleinlagel married 1.1.2.2.12.5.4.7. Maria Theresia Bender, 10-13-1831--4-7-1905, who was born in Rettigheim. Johann Frederick Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Bender had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.1. Ignaz Kleinlagel, 3-6-1856--9-9-1880, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. The first of eight children of Johann Frederick Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Bender. Ignaz never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2. Augustin Kleinlagel, 6-2-1858--9-2-1924, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of eight children of Johann Frederick Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Bender. Augustin Kleinlagel married Elisabetha Muller, 4-10-1865--3-19-1935, on 1-13-1887 in Rettigheim. Elisabetha Muller, the daughter of Karl Muller and Gertrud Bender who was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim. This Bender line is unknown. Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller had the following ten children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.1. Karl Friedrich Kleinlagel, 4-3-1888--6-13-1959, born in Rettigheim and died in Obergrombach, Baden. The first of ten children of Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller. On 2-19-1917, Karl Friedrich Kleinlagel married Serafine Kohler who was born in Untergrombach, Baden. Karl's second wife was Gertrud Barbara Schwickart whom he married on 11-11-1941.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.2. Stefan Kleinlagel, 4-26-1889--10-11-1956, born in Rettigheim and died in Offenburg, Baden. The second of ten children of Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller. He was a "Wachmeister" and a policeman. The family "verzog nach Durlach." On 10-25-1919 in Rettigheim, Stefan Kleinlagel married Karoline Ernst, 9-22-1886--, who was born in Schiftung/Szh., Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.3. Augustin Kleinlagel, 12-9-1890--9-19-1956, born in Rettigheim and died in Heiligenberg, Germany. The third of ten children of Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller. On 7-22-1917 in Rettigheim, Augustin Kleinlagel married Stefanie Ernst who was born in Schiftung/Szh., Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.4. Josef Kleinlagel, 8-29-1892--10-7-1892, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of ten children of Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.5. Alfons Kleinlagel, 5-7-1894--2-23-1945, born in Rettigheim and died in Pforzheim, Germany. The fifth of ten children of Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller. Alfons was killed in a bombing raid as a soldier in WW II. Alfons Kleinlagel is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin, 2 generations removed.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.6. Johann Kleinlagel, 8-9-1897--8-25-1897, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of ten children of Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.7. Franz Kleinlagel, 11-30-1898--, born in Rettigheim and died in America. The seventh of ten children of Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller. After immigrating, in 1923 in America, Franz Kleinlagel married 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.2.4.4. Rosa Brückmann, 3-5-1901--, who was born in Rettigheim but died in America.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.8. Theresia Barbara Kretz, nee Kleinlagel, 11-30-1898--8-7-1981, born in Rettigheim and died in Eberbach, Baden. The eighth of ten children of Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller. On 11-13-1920 in Rettigheim, Theresia Barbara Kleinlagel married 1.1.2.3.4.8.7.1.5.4. Johann Kretz, 10-8-1884--11-16-1964, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the son of Franz Kretz and Maria Braun. He was a farmer. Theresia Barbara Kleinlagel and Johann Kretz had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.8.1. Ida Rita Fink, nee Kretz, 12-18-1921--1-3-1990, the first of six children of Theresia Kleinlagel and Johann Kretz born in Rettigheim and died in Erbach, Germany. On 10-27-1962 in Rettigheim, Ida Rita Kretz married Rudolf Fink who was born in Beerfelden, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.8.2. Rudolf Kretz, 12-16-1923--5-16-1994, the second of six children of Theresia Kleinlagel and Johann Kretz born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch. Rudolf never married and was a cutter.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.8.3. Pius Kretz, 3-23-1927--, the third of six children of Theresia Kleinlagel and Johann Kretz born in Rettigheim. On 1-16-1954 in Rettigheim, Pius Kretz married Selma Rosa Wagner who was born in Mühlhausen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.8.4. August Kretz, 10-1-1931--, the fourth of six children of Theresia Kleinlagel and Johann Kretz born in Rettigheim. On 7-2-1955 in Rettigheim, August Kretz married Maria Elisabeth Kimling who was born in Östringen. August lived in Malsch.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.8.5. Franz Kretz, 3-5-1935--, the fifth of six children of Theresia Kleinlagel and Johann Kretz born in Rettigheim. On 12-29-1971 in Rettigheim, Franz Kretz married Christa Winnes, who was born in Walldorf, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.8.6. Stefan Kretz, 3-5-1942--7-6-1946, the sixth of six children of Theresia Kleinlagel and Johann Kretz born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. Stefan fell from a car and was run over.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.9. Otto Klein (Kleinlagel), 3-2-1901--7-1976, born in Rettigheim and died in Emmaus, Leigh Co., PA. The ninth of ten children of Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller. Otto immigrated to America and died in Allentown, PA. The family changed the surname from Kleinlagel to Klein. In 1929 in America, Otto Klein married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.1.3. Johanna Maria Kamuf, 8-12-1906--5-22-1990, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Emmaus, PA. Otto Klein  and Johanna Maria Kamuf had the following child.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.9.1.  Elizabeth Green, nee Klein,  the daughter of Otto Klein  and Johanna Maria Kamuf  born in Emmaus, PA.  Elizabeth Klein married a man by the name of Green and had at least one child. 

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.9.1.1.  Patti Montgomery, nee Green,  the daughter of Elizabeth Klein and her husband named Green.  Patti Green married a man by the name of Montgomery. 

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.2.10. Maria Gertrud Kleinlagel, 1-30-1904--12-18-1904, born and died in Rettigheim. The tenth of ten children of Augustin Kleinlagel and Elisabetha Muller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.6. Kunigunde Kleinlagel, 11-6-1868--2-10-1962, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of eight children of Johann Frederick Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Bender. Kunigunde never married. 'Dienstmagd bei "Engelwirts" ' - Service farm servant with "angel host".

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.7. Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel, 7-21-1870--8-4-1870, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of eight children of Johann Frederick Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Bender.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8. Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel, 9-29-1874--5-8-1945, born and died in Rettigheim. The eighth of eight children of Johann Frederick Kleinlagel and Maria Theresia Bender. He was a shoemaker and a manufacturer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 51. On 10-15-1898 in Rettigheim, Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel married Rosa Göbel, 10-22-1874--7-6-1952, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the daughter of Sebastian Göbel and Wilhelmine Schmitt. While the surname of Göbel and the village of origin ought to related to our Bender / Blaies line she is in fact not related or better said not as yet. Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel had the following twelve children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.1. Nikolaus Kleinlagel, 9-2-1899--7-27-1951, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel. On 9-30-1926 in Rettigheim, Nikolaus Kleinlagel married Paula Franziska Schmitt, 12-28-1902--4-8-1977, who was born in Östringen and died in Heidelberg. He was a shoe manufacturer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 51. Nikolaus Kleinlagel and Paula Franziska Schmitt had the following two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.1.1. Mathilde Rosa Pichler, nee Kleinlagel, 12-9-1929--, the first child of Nikolaus Kleinlagel and Paula Franziska Schmitt born in Östringen. On 9-1-1957 in Rettigheim, Mathilde Rosa Kleinlagel married Konrad Pichler who was born in Graz, Austria.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.1.2. Friedrich Kleinlagel, 6-9-1935--, the second child of Nikolaus Kleinlagel and Paula Franziska Schmitt born in Östringen. On 12-28-1962 in Rettigheim, Friedrich Kleinlagel married Monique Aureggio.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.2. Ignaz Kleinlagel, 1-10-1901--6-27-1901, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.3. Theresia Kleinlagel, 4-22-1902--12-5-1902, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel. Theresia died of a lung ailment.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.4. Monika Göbel, nee Kleinlagel, 11-17-1903--1-13-1994, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel. On 12-30-1944 in Rettigheim, Monika Kleinlagel married 1.1.4.3.3.5.2.2.8.1.3. Wilhelm Göbel, 5-8-1904--9-9-1974, who was born and died in Rettigheim. The year of their marriage was a very tough time in Germany but none the less they both lived long after.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.5. Thekla Richen, nee Kleinlagel, 1-28-1905--1995, born in Rettigheim and died in Schweiz. The fifth of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel. On 9-16-1933 in Rettigheim, Thekla Kleinlagel married Friedrich Richen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.6. Franz Kleinlagel, 10-4-1906--12-31-1945, born in Rettigheim but died in Russia as a German soldier in Germany's invasion of Russia in WW II. The sixth of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel. He was a shoe factory worker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 34. On 6-1-1935 in Rettigheim, Franz Kleinlagel married 1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.6.2. Johanna Reiss, 7-12-1910--, who was born in Rettigheim. Franz Kleinlagel is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin, 2 generations removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. Franz Kleinlagel and Johanna Reiss had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.6.1. Elfriede Kleinlagel, 6-5-1938--, born in Heidelberg. The first of three children of Franz Kleinlagel and Johanna Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.6.2. Werner Kleinlagel, 10-5-1939--, born in Rettigheim. The second of three children of Franz Kleinlagel and Johanna Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.6.3. Ewald Kleinlagel, 2-1-1941--2-1-1941, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of three children of Franz Kleinlagel and Johanna Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.7. Josef Kleinlagel, 3-30-1908--2--3-1943, born in Rettigheim and died in Russia as a German soldier during Germany's invasion of that country in WW II. The seventh of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel. Josef never married and was a shoe manufacturer. Josef Kleinlagel is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin, 2 generations removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.9. Wendelin Kleinlagel, 9-11-1911--4-18-1997, the ninth of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen.  On 5-27-1944 in Rettigheim, Wendelin Kleinlagel married Hildegard Pfeifer, 11-24-1919--3-6-2004, who was born and died in Östringen.  Wendelin served in the German Army during W. W. II. Wendelin  is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin 2 generations removed.  Wendelin Kleinlagel and Hildegard Pfeifer had four children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.9.4.  Bernd Friedrich Kleinlagel, 4-2-1956--,  the fourth of four children of Wendelin Kleinlagel and Hildegard Pfeifer born in Oestringen.  On 10-10-1983 in Stuttgart, Bernd Friedrich Kleinlagel married Karen Rae Buford, 8-21-1958--, who was born in Adelaide, Australia.   Bernd Friedrich Kleinlagel and Karen Rae Buford and have two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.9.4.1.  Adrian Duane Kleinlagel, 7-10-1991--, the first of two children of Bernd Kleinlagel and Karen Buford born in Heidelberg. 

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.9.4.2.  Haydon Eric Kleinlagel, 2-21-1994--, the second of two children of Bernd Kleinlagel and Karen Buford born in Heidelberg. 

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.10. Sebastain Kleinlagel, 1-19-1914--4-9-1983, born and died in Rettigheim. The tenth of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel. On 2-8-1941 in Rettigheim, Sebastain Kleinlagel married Luise Bepperling who was born in Giessen, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.11. Juliana Kleinlagel, 2-6-1917--2-24-1992, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. The 11th of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel. Juliana never married and was a shoe salesman.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.12. Wilhelmine Bös, nee Kleinlagel, 3-8-1919--10-1-1998, born and died in Rettigheim. The 12th of twelve children of Johann Friedrich Kleinlagel and Rosa Göbel born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-3-1941 in Rettigheim, Wilhelmine Kleinlagel married 1.2.3.7.1.14.5.5.1.9. Otto Bös, 9-25-1914--, the ninth of nine children of Johann Georg Bös and Anna Wagner born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6. Maria Rosa Bender, nee Kleinlagel, 6-6-1832--4-22-1897, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of seven children of Maria Agatha Werstein and Johann Franz Kleinlagel. On 5-14-1854 in Rettigheim, Maria Rosa Kleinlagel married 1.1.1.1.2.3.4.6.3. Georg Ludwig Bender, 9-22-1829--1-19-1914, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and a day laborer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 29/31. Maria Rosa Kleinlagel and Georg Ludwig Bender had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1. Ludwig Bender, 12-1-1853--1-8-1922, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of seven children of Maria Rosa Kleinlagel and Georg Ludwig Bender. He was a cigar maker and a mayor and lived at Rotenberger Str. 29/31. On 11-15-1880 in Rettigheim, Ludwig Bender married Maria Anna Bös, 4-6-1857--8-23-1887, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Ludwig married his second wife, Katharina Hoffmann, 2-26-1855--4-1-1923, on 5-15-1888 in Rettigheim. Katharina was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim. Ludwig Bender had five children listed below, two children by Katharina Hoffmann and three children by Maria Anna Bös.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.1. Sofie Kretz, nee Bender, 9-11-1881--3-30-1974, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of five children of Ludwig Bender and the first of three by Maria Anna Bös. On 5-20-1905 in Rettigheim, Sofie Bender married 1.1.4.3.3.5.2.1.6.4. Johann Kretz, 1-2-1875--11-16-1947, the fourth of five children of Wilhelmine Rühl and Johann Nikolaus Kretz born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and cash manager. He lived at Östringer Str. 7. Sofie Bender and Johann Kretz had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.1.1. Anna Klara Brückmann, nee Kretz, 8-8-1906--11-29-1998, born in Rettigheim and died in Langenbrucken, Baden. The first of six children of Sofie Bender and Johann Kretz. On 5-2-1928 in Rettigheim, Anna Klara Kretz married 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.2.4.3. Johann Brückmann, 6-6-1899--8-11-1978, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 32. See 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.2.4.3. for line of descent for their six children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.1.2. Maria Hilda Wagner, nee Kretz, 5-19-1908--6-21-1995, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of six children of Sofie Bender and Johann Kretz. On 5-19-1932 in Rettigheim, Maria Hilda Kretz married 1.4.3.2.3.2.2.3.2.1.1. August Wagner, 10-5-1904--6-12-1979, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. August was adopted. His birth parents were Albert Braun, master cutter in Weisloch and Karoline Scholl. He was a farmer and a dealer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 34. August had a brother Nikolaus Braun who married Hildegard Göbel. Maria Hilda Kretz and August Wagner had the following two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.1.2.1. Edwin Wagner, 3-11-1933--, born in Rettigheim. The first child of Maria Hilda Kretz and August Wagner. On 5-26-1955 in Rettigheim, Edwin Wagner married Gisela Rittel who was born in Mühlhausen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.1.2.2. Melitta Klara Muller, nee Wagner, 10-25-1937--, born in Rettigheim. The second child of Maria Hilda Kretz and August Wagner. On 10-4-1958 in Rettigheim, Melitta Klara Wagner married Wigbert Muller.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.1.3. Wilhelmine Kretz, 3-13-1910--7-24-1994, born in Rettigheim and died in Bruchsal, Baden. The third of six children of Sofie Bender and Johann Kretz. Wilhelmine never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.1.4. Ludwig Kretz, 9-20-1912-->1940, born in Rettigheim. The fourth of six children of Sofie Bender and Johann Kretz. Ludwig was a soldier and went missing in WW II. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 9. On 11-18-1939 in Rettigheim, Ludwig Kretz married 1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.3. Josefine Elisabeth Reiss, 3-12-1918--, who was born in Rettigheim. Ludwig Kretz is my Bender / Blaies generation's 6th cousin, 1 generation removed. See 1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.3. for line of descent for their one child.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.1.5. Maria Wagner, nee Kretz, 1-11-1920--, born in Rettigheim. The fifth of six children of Sofie Bender and Johann Kretz. On 5-1-1948 in Rettigheim, Maria Kretz married 1.1.4.3.3.5.2.5.1.4.1. Richard A. Wagner, 4-29-1920--, who was born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.1.6. Johann Anton Kretz, 7-5-1922--, born in Rettigheim. The sixth of six children of Sofie Bender and Johann Kretz. On 11-25-1950 in Rettigheim, Johann Anton Kretz married Luzia Back who was born in Mühlhausen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.2. Jakob Leopold Bender, 10-23-1882--12-14-1883, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of five children of Ludwig Bender and the second of three by Maria Anna Bös.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.3. Otto Bender, 10-17-1884--10-13-1973, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg/Rotenberg, Baden. The third of five children of Ludwig Bender and the third by Maria Anna Bös. On 11-22-1919 in Rotenberg, Otto Bender married Franziska Kretz, 5-28-1896--10-9-1950, who was born and died in Rotenberg, Baden. Otto Bender and Franziska Kretz had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.3.1. Helmut Ludwig Bender, 10-13-1920--, the first of five children of Otto Bender and Franziska Kretz born in Rotenberg.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.3.2. Elisabeth Bender, 4-8-1922--9-9-1992, the second of five children of Otto Bender and Franziska Kretz born in Rotenberg and died in Rauenberg.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.3.3. Werner Karl Bender, 8-20-1923--, the third of five children of Otto Bender and Franziska Kretz born in Rotenberg.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.3.4. Erich Bender, 12-20-1924--6-20-1974, the fourth of five children of Otto Bender and Franziska Kretz born in Rotenberg and died in Rockenau.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.3.5. Irmgard Anna Bender, 11-7-1926--, the fifth of five children of Otto Bender and Franziska Kretz born in Rotenberg.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.4. Anna Maria Bender, 3-5-1889--4-4-1971, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of five children of Ludwig Bender and the first of two by Katharina Hoffmann, 2-26-1855--4-1-1923. Anna Maria never married. Her mother, Katharina Hoffmann was born in Malsch.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.5. Juliana Schmitt, nee Bender, 7-7-1892--10-14-1955, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of five children of Ludwig Bender and the second of two by Katharina Hoffmann. On 9-25-1919 in Rettigheim, Juliana Bender married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.4.6.1. Stefan Schmitt, 8-11-1891--2-15-193, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a salesman and a cigar factory worker, lived at Rotenberger Str. 52, and died of TB. Juliana Bender and Stefan Schmitt had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.5.1. Thekla Anna Schmitt, 11-2-1920--, born in Rettigheim. The first of five children of Juliana Bender and Stefan Schmitt. Thekla never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.5.2. Ewald Karl Schmitt, 9-28-1922--3-16-1977, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of five children of Juliana Bender and Stefan Schmitt. Ewald never married and was a factory worker.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.5.3. Arnold Schmitt, 5-1-1926--1-17-1927, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of five children of Juliana Bender and Stefan Schmitt.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.5.4. Gisela Schmitt, 2-22-1928--7-18-1929, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of five children of Juliana Bender and Stefan Schmitt.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.5.5. Manfred Stefan Schmitt, 7-14-1932--, born in Rettigheim. The fifth of five children of Juliana Bender and Stefan Schmitt. On 6-11-1960 in Rettigheim, Manfred Stefan Schmitt married Maria Schrags who was born in Landstuhl, Germany

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.2. Theresia Bender, 1-9-1856--5-17-1934, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of seven children of Maria Rosa Kleinlagel and Georg Ludwig Bender. Theresia never married and was a cigarmaker.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3. Franz Bender, 1-16-1858--10-19-1935, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of seven children of Maria Rosa Kleinlagel and Georg Ludwig Bender. He was a cigar maker and a day laborer. He lived at Rotenberger Str. 29. On 3-8-1886 in Rettigheim, Franz Bender married Ida Förderer, 11-8-1862--12-8-1913, who was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim. Franz Bender and Ida Förderer had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.1. Juliana Bender, 9-28-1889--9-19-1902, born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim. The first of eight children of Franz Bender and Ida Förderer. Juliana died from cramps/liver ailment.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.2. Otto Bender, 9-11-1890--9-22-1890, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of eight children of Franz Bender and Ida Förderer.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.3. Ida Bender, 10-25-1891--9-30-1892, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of eight children of Franz Bender and Ida Förderer.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.4. Nikolaus Bender, 12-14-1892--10-24-1988, born in Rettigheim and died in Mühlhausen. The fourth of eight children of Franz Bender and Ida Förderer. On 11-13-1931 in Rettigheim, Nikolaus Bender married Elisabeth Kretz who was born in Mühlhausen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.5. Johann Bender, 8-24-1894--5-2-1895, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of eight children of Franz Bender and Ida Förderer.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.6. Rosa Kamuf, nee Bender, 8-25-1897--8-22-1988, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of eight children of Franz Bender and Ida Förderer. On 6-20-1925 in Rettigheim, Rosa Bender married 1.1.1.3.3.3.5.3.3.3.7. Josef Kamuf, 12-28-1886--7-21-1973, the seventh of eleven children of Juliana Reiss and Georg Josef Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar maker and a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 19. Rosa Bender and Josef Kamuf had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.6.1. Hildegunde Kamuf, 4-12-1926--12-12-1926, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. The first of seven children of Rosa Bender and Josef Kamuf.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.6.2. Irmgard Rosa Bös, nee Kamuf, 9-6-1927--, born in Rettigheim. The second of seven children of Rosa Bender and Josef Kamuf. On 11-22-1947 in Rettigheim, Irmgard Rosa Kamuf married Ludwig Bös who was born in Malsch.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.6.3. Alfons Kamuf, 2-5-1928--2-15-1929, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of seven children of Rosa Bender and Josef Kamuf.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.6.4. Emilie Rosa Kamuf, 12-5-1928--4-10-1929, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of seven children of Rosa Bender and Josef Kamuf.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.6.5. Josef Kamuf, 2-11-1930--2-11-1930, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of seven children of Rosa Bender and Josef Kamuf.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.6.6. Raimund Kamuf, 1-10-1934--9-1-1962, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. The sixth of seven children of Rosa Bender and Josef Kamuf. On 7-23-1960 in Rettigheim, Raimund Kamuf married Josefa Schafheutle who was born in Uttenhofen, Germany. Raimund died in an industrial accident.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.6.7. Juliana Kamuf, 2-16-1937--2-16-1937, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of seven children of Rosa Bender and Josef Kamuf.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.7. Franz Bender, 12-7-1898--6-1-1918, born in Rettigheim but died as a soldier in the German invasion of France at Verneux, France in The Great War. The seventh of eight children of Franz Bender and Ida Förderer. Franz never married and was a cigar maker. Franz Bender is my Bender / Blaies generation's 8th cousin, 1 generation removed. Franz Bender's name is on the plaque in St. Nickolas Catholic Church displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.8. Gertrud Heckert, nee Bender, 6-28-1901--10-31-1976, born and died in Rettigheim. The eighth of eight children of Franz Bender and Ida Förderer. On 8-10-1927 in Rettigheim, Gertrud Bender married Alfons Heckert, 9-10-1901--9-16-1973, who was born in Elsenz, Germany but died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar worker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 29/31. Gertrud Bender and Alfons Heckert had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.8.1. Ida Maria Schaffner, nee Heckert, 3-12-1928--6-27-1986, born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch. The first child of Gertrud Bender and Alfons Heckert. On 7-28-1951 in Rettigheim, Ida Maria Heckert married Hermann Schaffner who was born in Malsch.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.8.2. Ludwig Heckert, 4-3-1930--, born in Rettigheim. The second child of Gertrud Bender and Alfons Heckert. On 10-20-1956 in Rettigheim, Ludwig Heckert married Klara Macthel who was born in Kronau, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.3.8.3. Alberta Rosa Weik, nee Heckert, 9-26-1932--, born in Rettigheim. The third child of Gertrud Bender and Alfons Heckert. On 6-29-1953 in Rettigheim, Alberta Rosa Heckert married 1.2.3.4.8.1.5.3.2.3.4. Anton Weik, 5-15-1928--4-15-1965, the fourth of seven children of Johann Weik and Rosa Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.4. Katharina Thome, nee Bender, 3-15-1860--, born in Rettigheim and died in Bruchsal. The fourth of seven children of Maria Rosa Kleinlagel and Georg Ludwig Bender. On 1-30-1887 in Rettigheim, Katharina Bender married Johann Ignaz Thome, 8-20-1860--, who was born in Langenbrücken and died in Bruchsal, Baden. He was a shoemaker and lived at Malscher Str. 20. Katharina Bender and Johann Ignaz Thome had two children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.4.1. Mathilde Kamuf, nee Thorne, 5-21-1884--8-22-1943, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. The first child of Katharina Bender and Johann Ignaz Thorne. On 1-20-1912 in Rettigheim, Mathilda Thorne married 1.1.1.3.3.3.5.3.3.3.6. Stefan Kamuf, 12-21-1884--7-7-1958, the sixth of eleven children of Juliana Reiss and Georg Josef Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. Stefan was a forest guardian and a farmer and lived at Malscher Str. 20. Mathilda Thorne and Stefan Kamuf had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.4.1.1. Johanna Katharina Loschmann, nee Kamuf, 12-11-1912--3-22-1984, the first of six children of Mathilda Thorne and Stefan Kamuf born in Rettigheim and died in Wiesloch, Germany. On 11-18-1965 in Rettigheim, Johanna Katharina Kamuf married Lorenz Loschmann.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.4.1.2. Wilhelmine Blanka Kamuf, 1-24-1915--3-6-1988, the second of six children of Mathilda Thorne and Stefan Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. Wilhelmine never married.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.4.1.3. Maria Erna Wissler, nee Kamuf, 5-5-1917--, the third of six children of Mathilda Thorne and Stefan Kamuf born in Rettigheim. On 8-12-1942 in Rettigheim, Maria Erna Kamuf married Alois J. Wissler, --1-28-1945, who was born in Heidelberg and died in Mostar, ? Germany. Alois died from exhaustion. Erna lived with her brother Ernst after her husband died.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.4.1.4. Edmund Kamuf, 1-28-1919--1-24-1923, the fourth of six children of Mathilda Thorne and Stefan Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.4.1.5. Ernst Kamuf, 11-24-1925--9-30-1998, the fifth of six children of Mathilda Thorne and Stefan Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. On 7-29-1972 in Rettigheim, Ernst Kamuf married Mathilde Albrecht.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.4.1.6. Lydia Therese Konczylo, nee Kamuf, 1-26-1928--, the sixth of six children of Mathilda Thorne and Stefan Kamuf born in Rettigheim. In 1948, Lydia Therese Kamuf married Bodan Konczylo who was born in the Ukraine, Russia. Therese and Bodan went to America in 1960 where Lydia died.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.4.2. Anna Katharina Thome, 10-23-1892--11-5-1952, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. The second of two children of Katharina Bender and Johann Ignaz Thorne. Anna Katharina never married and died of a heart ailment.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.5. Jakob Bender, 3-17-1863--, born in Rettigheim. The fifth of seven children of Maria Rosa Kleinlagel and Georg Ludwig Bender. Jakob Bender most likely immigrated to St. Louis, MO where as of 1893 he belonged to the Badisch Benevolent Society of St. Louis, MO. Jakob may have died between 1893 and 1900 as there are no additional records found.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.6. Juliana Gremlich, nee Bender, 1-30-1865--5-16-1940, born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. The sixth of seven children of Maria Rosa Kleinlagel and Georg Ludwig Bender. Juliana Bender married Johann Gremlich on 8-14-1893 in Rettigheim. Johann Gremlich was born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7. Anna Schmitt, nee Bender, 8-5-1870--12-5-1935, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of seven children of Maria Rosa Kleinlagel and Georg Ludwig Bender. Anna Bender married 1.2.3.7.5.6.1.1.6. Stefan Schmitt, 7-22-1868--10-5-1944, on 10-30-1897 in Rettigheim. Stefan Schmitt was born and died in Rettigheim. Anna Bender and Stefan Schmitt had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7.1. Ludwig Schmitt, 8-6-1898--10-12-1898, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of five children of Anna Bender and Stefan Schmitt.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7.2. Maria Rosa Ohrband, nee Schmitt, 3-13-1900--9-11-1982, born in Rettigheim and died in Bruchsal, Baden. The second of five children of Anna Bender and Stefan Schmitt. Maria Rosa Schmitt married Heinrich Ohrband on 8-18-1932 in Rettigheim. Heinrich Ohrband was born in Bruchsal, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7.3. Josef Schmitt, 9-27-1903--10-14-1903, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of five children of Anna Bender and Stefan Schmitt.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7.4. Emma Schmitt, 4-14-1905--5-20-1946, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of five children of Anna Bender and Stefan Schmitt. Emma never married and was a cigar maker dying of TB.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7.5. Albert Schmitt, 7-11-1908--9-9-1943, born in Rettigheim but died as a German soldier during Germany's invasion of Russia in Bjelyj, Russia in WW II. The fifth of five children of Anna Bender and Stefan Schmitt. He lived at Gotthard Schuler Str. 7. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. On 9-13-1932 in Rettigheim, Albert Schmitt married 1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.3.4. Martha Reiss, 9-28-1907--9-13-1983. Martha Reiss was born and died in Rettigheim. Albert Schmitt is my Bender / Blaies generation's 8th cousin, 1 generation removed. Albert Schmitt and Martha Reiss had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7.5.1. Hilda Kist, nee Schmitt, 6-18-1934--, the first child of Albert Schmitt and Martha Reiss born in Rettigheim but immigrated to America. On 7-23-1955 in Forest Park, IL, Hilda Schmitt married Emil Kist. Hilda died in America.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7.5.2. Anna Maria Schmitt, 8-15-1935--, the second child of Albert Schmitt and Martha Reiss born in Rettigheim but immigrated to America. Anna Maria Schmitt also died in America.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7.5.3. Theresia Schmitt, 8-14-1936-- 6-7-1937, the third child of Albert Schmitt and Martha Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.7.7. Franziska Bender, nee Kleinlagel, 5-24-1835--, born in Rettigheim. The seventh of seven children of Maria Agatha Werstein and Johann Franz Kleinlagel. On 7-16-1857 in Rettigheim, Franziska Kleinlagel married 1.1.2.1.3.9.13. Leonhard Bender, 7-9-1817--7-16-1857, who was born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.1.8. Johanna Bender, nee Werstein, 5-12-1799--, born in Rettigheim. The eighth of eight children of Franz Kasper Werstein and Maria Anna Müller. On 4-24-1822 in Rettigheim, Johanna Werstein married 1.2.3.7.5.5. Johann Georg Bender, 3-22-1779--7-20-1852, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 16 in Rettigheim. No issue.

1.2.3.4.8.2. Johann Georg Werstein, 1-25-1761--4-22-1762, the second of seven children of Maria Eva Metzger and Franz Werstein born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.3. Maria Barbara Straub, nee Dumm, nee Werstein, 7-1-1763--, the third of seven children of Maria Eva Metzger and Franz Werstein born in Rettigheim. Maria Barbara Werstein married Johann Michael Dumm, 8-18-1747--5-4-1798, on 7-30-1782 in Rettigheim. Johann Michael Dumm was born and died in Rettigheim. His parents were Johann Georg Dumm and Eva Elisabeth Kamuf. After Johann Michael Dumm died Maria Barbara Werstein married Johann Sebastian Straub, 1-23-1750--2-3-1819, on 8-11-1808 in Rettigheim. Johann Sebastian Straub was born in Stockheim, Germany and died in Rettigheim. Maria Barbara Werstein had five children by Johann Michael Dumm but none by her second husband, Johann Sabestian Straub.

Johann Sebastian Straub was a school teacher and lived at Malscher Str 15/Friedhofstr. Johann Michael Dumm was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 10 in Rettigheim. This is a not so good translation of the old German that shows the younger family taking care of the older family members in the late 1700s. On 3.2.1784 Michael Dumm from his mother-in-law, Franz Werstein's Witib, their house buys for 250 guldens, they off keeps however their domicile therein as long as she lives; in since the village ditch, and. Johann Hocks widow, in the back Michel Kling's Witib, and. Adam Eschbaumer. Maria Barbara Werstein and Johann Michael Dumm had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.3.1. Katharina Barbara Dumm, 9-15-1784--10-1-1784, born and died in Rettigheim, ober Mingolsheim. The first of five children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Johann Michael Dumm.

1.2.3.4.8.3.2. Katharina Barbara Rudolph, nee Dumm, 10-27-1786--9-6-1846, born in Rettigheim, ober Mingolsheim and died in Malsch. The second of five children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Johann Michael Dumm. Katharina Barbara Dumm married Gottfried Rudolf on 5-28-1811 in Rettigheim. Gottfried Rudolph was born in Malsch.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3. Maria Juliana Kenz, nee Dumm, 4-1-1792--10-11-1851, born and died in Rettigheim, ober Mingolsheim. The third of five children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Johann Michael Dumm. On 2-16-1816 in Rettigheim, Maria Juliana Dumm married 1.1.2.2.12.3.3. Franz Josef Kenz, 2-24-1784--1-7-1823, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Franz Josef Kenz was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 13. Maria Juliana Dumm and Franz Josef Kenz had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.1. Georg Michael Kenz, 1-8-1816--, born in Rettigheim. The first of four children of Maria Juliana Dumm and Franz Josef Kenz.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.2. Josef Kenz, 3-19-1818--, born in Rettigheim. The second of four children of Maria Juliana Dumm and Franz Josef Kenz.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.3. Wilhelm Kenz, 10-18-1819--, born in Rettigheim. The third of four children of Maria Juliana Dumm and Franz Josef Kenz. He was a master weaver ("zeitweise in Kislau" - from time to time in Kislau) and lived at Rotenberger Str. 29/31. Wilheim Kenz married Maria Magdalena Keller, c.1822--6-16-1872, on 4-7-1845 in Rettigheim. Maria Magdalena Keller was born in Neuenbürg/Unteröwisheim, Baden and died in Schloss Kislau, Mingolsheim. Maria Magdalena was the daughter of Johann Keller and Maria Zimmermann. Wilheim Kenz and Maria Magdalena Keller had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.3.1. Regina Kenz, 1-2-1842--, born in Neuenbürg. The first of six children of Wilheim Kenz and Maria Magdalena Keller. Regina never married. From 1866 she was in Petersdorf/Siebenbürgen.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.3.2. Matthaus Kenz, 8-15-1845--, born in Kislau, Baden. The second of six children of Wilheim Kenz and Maria Magdalena Keller. On 5-17-1870 in Rettigheim, Matthaus Kenz married Anna Dewald who was born in Langenbrücken, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.3.3. Susanna Kenz, 9-15-1846--, born in Rettigheim. The third of six children of Wilheim Kenz and Maria Magdalena Keller.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.3.4. Maria Josefa Kenz, 11-2-1849--, born in Rettigheim. The fourth of six children of Wilheim Kenz and Maria Magdalena Keller.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.3.5. Maria Juliana Kenz, 3-13-1851--3-17-1851, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of six children of Wilheim Kenz and Maria Magdalena Keller.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.3.6. Katharina Klett, nee Kenz, 5-7-1852--, born in Rettigheim. The sixth of six children of Wilheim Kenz and Maria Magdalena Keller. On 11-16-1904 in Rettigheim, Katharina Kenz married Ambros Klett. Ambros was born in Malsch where he was a factory custodian. Katharina Kenz and Ambros Klett had a daughter.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.3.6.1. Sofie Klett, 1-21-1885--1938, born in Rettigheim and died in Mingolsheim.

1.2.3.4.8.3.3.4. Helene Eggensberger, nee Kenz, 6-17-1822--, born in Rettigheim. The fourth of four children of Maria Juliana Dumm and Franz Josef Kenz. Helene Kenz married Johann Peter Eggensberger on 3-21-1844 in Rettigheim. Johann Peter Eggensberger was born in Tairnbach, Germany and was a master shoemaker.

1.2.3.4.8.3.4. Maria Franziska Dumm, 2-27-1795--, born in Rettigheim. The fourth of five children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Johann Michael Dumm.

1.2.3.4.8.3.5. Valentin Dumm, 2-15-1798--12-4-1870, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of five children of Maria Barbara Werstein and Johann Michael Dumm. Valentin Dumm married 1.2.3.7.1.6.2. Maria Theresia Bender, 1-13-1797--4-27-1863, on 11-26-1822 in Rettigheim. Maria Theresia Bender was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cutter and lived at Malscher Str. 17. See 1.2.3.7.1.6.2. for line of descent for their two children.

1.2.3.4.8.4. Katharina Barbara Bender, nee Werstein, 4-21-1766--2-11-1824, the fourth of seven children of Maria Eva Metzger and Franz Werstein born and died in Rettigheim. Katharina Barbara Werstein married 1.1.2.2.5.12. Josef Martin Bender, 3-22-1767--1-9-1841, on 8-13-1792 in Rettigheim. Josef Martin Bender was a farmer and lived at Half of Rotenberger Str. 28/30. See 1.1.2.2.5.12. for line of descent for their five children.

1.2.3.4.8.5. Juliana Werstein, 7-14-1767--3-19-1769, the fifth of seven children of Maria Eva Metzger and Franz Werstein born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6. Johann Georg Werstein, 4-29-1770--10-7-1826, the sixth of seven children of Maria Eva Metzger and Franz Werstein born and died in Rettigheim. Johann Georg Werstein married 1.1.1.3.3.3.8. Anna Maria Müller, 8-15-1769--1808, the seventh of ten children of Katharina Förderer and Martin Müller born and died in Rettigheim. After Anna Maria Müller's death, Johann Georg Werstein on 10-7-1826 in Rettigheim married Maria Regina Reiss, 5-15-1785--12-20-1844, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Johann Georg Werstein was a shoemaker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 1. Johann Georg Werstein had thirteen children listed below, six by Anna Maria Müller and seven by Regina Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1. Maria Eva Brückmann, nee Werstein, 3-31-1797--12-28-1855, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the first of six by Anna Maria Müller. On 7-31-1821 in Rettigheim, Maria Eva Werstein married Georg Michael Brückmann, 3-13-1781--2-19-1846, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Georg Michael Brückmann had been married previously to Katharina Barbara Schmitt, 8-20-1791--2-20-1821, the daughter of Johann Thomas Schmitt and Maria Katharina Reiss and had four children with her. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 32. Maria Eva Werstein and Georg Michael Brückmann had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.1. Cäzilia Brückmann, 11-12-1822--11-26-1822, the first child of Maria Eva Werstein and Georg Michael Brückmann born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.2. Katharina Barbara Kilian, nee Brückmann, 1-25-1824--1-2-1850, the second child of Maria Eva Werstein and Georg Michael Brückmann born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch. On 5-11-1846 in Rettigheim, Katharina Barbara Brückmann married Johann Anton Kilian who was born in Malsch.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.3. Cäzilia Brückmann, 7-12-1826--9-7-1842, the third child of Maria Eva Werstein and Georg Michael Brückmann born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4. Theresia Reiss, nee Brückmann, 11-16-1828--11-25-1884, the fourth child of Maria Eva Werstein and Georg Michael Brückmann born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-18-1851 in Rettigheim, Theresia Brückmann married 1.1.2.1.6.1.3.3.6. Johann Nikolaus Reiss, 11-28-1824--11-21-1894, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 18. He suffered from a lung disease. Theresia Brückmann and Johann Nikolaus Reiss had the following nine children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.1. Magdalena Geiss, nee Reiss, 12-2-1848--, the first of nine children of Theresia Brückmann and Johann Nikolaus Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 1-25-1876 in Rettigheim, Magdalena Reiss married Theodor Geiss who was born in Mühlhausen. Theodor was a teacher in Mühlhausen and was one from time to time in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.2. Maria Eva Reiss, 10-1-1851--2-7-1854, the second of nine children of Theresia Brückmann and Johann Nikolaus Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.3. Eva Rosina Reiss, 7-8-1854--, the third of nine children of Theresia Brückmann and Johann Nikolaus Reiss born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.4. Maria Anna Reiss, 9-8-1856--1-21-1857, the fourth of nine children of Theresia Brückmann and Johann Nikolaus Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.5. Johann Friedrich Reiss, 4-5-1859--, the fifth of nine children of Theresia Brückmann and Johann Nikolaus Reiss born in Rettigheim. Johann Friedrich was "Lehrer" - teacher in Krötzingen. He was the head teacher in Rheinfelden from 1881 to 1904. On 10-28-1884 in Rettigheim, Johann Friedrich Reiss married 1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.2. Maria Theresia Schmitt, 1-3-1860--, who was born in Rettigheim. Sometime after, Johann Friedrich Reiss then married Hermine Korn on 8-22-1889 in Rheinhausen, Germany. No issue.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.6. Longin(us) Reiss, 7-3-1861--2-3-1926, the sixth of nine children of Theresia Brückmann and Johann Nikolaus Reiss born in Rettigheim. Longin was a farmer and never married.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7. Pius Hermann Reiss, 8-20-1863-- 3-11-1922, the seventh of nine children of Theresia Brückmann and Johann Nikolaus Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Malscher Str. 22. On 11-13-1887 in Rettigheim, Pius Hermann Reiss married Theresia Ehrle, 1-22-1865--3-13-1931, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Theresia died of a stomach ailment. Pius Hermann Reiss and Theresia Ehrle had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.1. Franz Josef Reiss, 9-20-1888--11-14-1892, the first of eight children of Pius Hermann Reiss and Theresia Ehrle born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.2. Hermann Reiss, 10-23-1889--12-17-1965, the second of eight children of Pius Hermann Reiss and Theresia Ehrle born and died in Rettigheim. On 1-19-1918 in Rettigheim, Hermann Reiss married 1.2.3.7.5.7.6.2.3. Berta Barth, 11-1-1889--4-28-1980, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and a cigar maker and lived at Friedhofstr. 9. Hermann Reiss and Berta Barth had the following four children. See 1.2.3.7.5.7.6.2.3. for the line of descent for Hermann Reiss and Berta Barth's four children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.3. Rosa Reiss, 1-17-1892--12-4-1948, the third of eight children of Pius Hermann Reiss and Theresia Ehrle born and died in Rettigheim. Rosa had a heart disease and died from it. She never married and was a cigar maker.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.4. Josef Reiss, 4-22-1894--7-9-1894, the fourth of eight children of Pius Hermann Reiss and Theresia Ehrle born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.5. Gertrud Schmitt, nee Reiss, 3-23-1897--12-6-1982, the fifth of eight children of Pius Hermann Reiss and Theresia Ehrle born and died in Rettigheim. On 9-23-1922 in Rettigheim, Gertrud Reiss married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.4.6.4. Karl Schmitt, 4-12-1896--12-5-1963, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He lived at Malscher Str. 25. He was a railroad worker. Gertrud Reiss and Karl Schmitt had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.5.1. Hilda Theresia Jacobsen, nee Schmitt, 7-18-1923--, the first of six children of Gertrud Reiss and Karl Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 11-13-1948 in Rettigheim, Hilda Theresia Schmitt married Erich Jacobsen who was born in Danzig, Poland.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.5.2. Eugen Schmitt, 9-7-1924--, the second of six children of Gertrud Reiss and Karl Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 8-13-1955 in Rettigheim, Eugen Schmitt married Rosa Neidig who was born in Mühlhausen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.5.3. Erwin Schmitt, 2-21-1926--5-22-1958, the third of six children of Gertrud Reiss and Karl Schmitt born in Rettigheim and died in Frauenweiler, Germany. On 2-28-1948 in Rettigheim, Erwin Schmitt married Josefine Östringer who was born in Malsch. Erwin died in an accident in Frauenweiler.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.5.4. Lydia Bender, nee Schmitt, 11-17-1927--, the fourth of six children of Gertrud Reiss and Karl Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 5-25-1955 in Rettigheim, Lydia Schmitt married Walter Bender who was born in Malschenberg. This Bender line is unknown.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.5.5. Rosa Elisabeth Neidig, nee Schmitt, 6-4-1930--, the fifth of six children of Gertrud Reiss and Karl Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 1-13-1956 in Rettigheim, Rosa Elisabeth Schmitt married Ludwig Neidig who was born in Mühlhausen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.5.6. Ernst Karl Schmitt, 2-20-1935--, the sixth of six children of Gertrud Reiss and Karl Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 7-14-1959 in Rettigheim, Ernst Karl Schmitt married Else Zimmerer who was born in Zeutern, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.6. Regina Laura Wiedemann, nee Reiss, 9-25-1898--11-5-1973, the sixth of eight children of Pius Hermann Reiss and Theresia Ehrle born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 11-11-1922 in Rettigheim, Regina Laura Reiss married Michael Wiedemann who was born in Malsch.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.7. Simon Reiss, 3-4-1901--6-21-1989, the seventh of eight children of Gertrud Reiss and Karl Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim. Simon never married and was a shoemaker.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.7.8. Theresia Zita Reiss, 8-23-1905--12-28-1906, the eighth of eight children of Gertrud Reiss and Karl Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8. Augustin Reiss, 9-17-1867--2-15-1918, the eighth of nine children of Theresia Brückmann and Johann Nikolaus Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 18. He died of lung paralysis. On 11-8-1891 in Rettigheim, Augustin Reiss married Sabine Hotz, 1-9-1869--9-9-1917, who was born in Östringen or Mühlhausen and died in Rettigheim. She died of apoplexy. Augustin Reiss and Sabine Hotz had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.1. Ferdinand Reiss, 4-6-1892--7-24-1971, the first of eight children of Augustin Reiss and Sabine Hotz born and died in Rettigheim. On 1-30-1919 in Rettigheim, Ferdinand Reiss married 1.4.3.2.3.3.4.4.2.9. Katharina Metzger, 10-20-1892--6-4-1976, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and a "Strassenwart"? and lived at Östringer Str. 5. The family lived until 1939 in Östringer Str. 18. Ferdinand Reiss and Katharina Metzger had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.1.1. Nikolaus Reiss, 11-12-1919--, the first of four children of Ferdinand Reiss and Katharina Metzger born in Rettigheim. On 8-7-1943 in Rettigheim, Nikolaus Reiss married Hidegard Fellhauer who was born in Öfflingen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.1.2. Friedrich Reiss, 4-14-1921--7-12-1942, the second of four children of Ferdinand Reiss and Katharina Metzger born in Rettigheim but died in Iwanoka, Russia as a German soldier during Germany's invasion of Russia in WW II. Friedrich never married and was a butcher. Leopold lived probably also in Schwäbisch Gmünd. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. Friedrich Reiss is my Bender / Blaies generation's 8th cousin.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.1.3. Veronika Kraut, nee Reiss, 12-27-1924--, the third of four children of Ferdinand Reiss and Katharina Metzger born in Rettigheim and died in Pforzheim, Baden. On 11-1-1947 in Rettigheim, Veronika Reiss married Gustav Kraut who was born in Waldrennach/Pforzheim, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.1.4. Elisabeth Kraut, nee Seiferling, nee Reiss, 5-31-1928--, the fourth of four children of Ferdinand Reiss and Katharina Metzger born in Rettigheim. On 4-21-1951 in Rettigheim, Elisabeth Reiss married Alois Seiferling who was born in Mühlhausen. On 3-20-1964 in Rettigheim, Elisabeth married her second husband, Rainer G. Kraut who was born in Pforzheim, Baden, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.2. Katharina Rosa Körner, nee Reiss, 12-23-1894--11-1-1953, the second of eight children of Augustin Reiss and Sabine Hotz born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. On 4-10-1920 in Rettigheim, Katharina Rosa Reiss married Damian Körner who was born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.3. Josef August Reiss, 11-2-1896--12-31-1917, the third of eight children of Augustin Reiss and Sabine Hotz born in Rettigheim and died in Villers Guislain, France as a German soldier during Germany's invasion of France in The Great War. Villers-Guislain was occupied by Commonwealth forces from April 1917 until the German counter attacks (in the Battle of Cambrai) at the end of November 1917. It was lost on 30 November and retained by the Germans on 1 December in spite of the fierce attacks of the Guards Division and tanks. The village was finally abandoned by the Germans on 30 September 1918, after heavy fighting. Gauche Wood, to the west of the village, was taken by the Guards Division, Indian cavalry and tanks on 1 December 1917. It was obstinately defended by the South African Brigade on 21 March 1918 during the German spring offensive. Josef never married. Josef August Reiss is my Bender / Blaies generation's 7th cousin, 1 generation removed. Josef August Reiss' name is on the plaque in St. Nickolas Catholic Church displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.4. Johann Emil Reiss, 4-6-1898--7-9-1898, the fourth of eight children of Augustin Reiss and Sabine Hotz born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.5. Maria Helena Hassel, nee Reiss, 10-29-1899--5-6-1983, the fifth of eight children of Augustin Reiss and Sabine Hotz born in Rettigheim and died in Mühlhausen. On 2-12-1920 in Rettigheim, Maria Helena Reiss married Josef Hassel who was born in Mühlhausen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.6. Anna Spannagel, nee Reiss, 9-30-1901--2-26-1983, the sixth of eight children of Augustin Reiss and Sabine Hotz born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg/Rauenberg. On 5-24-1928 in Rettigheim, Anna Reiss married Bernhard Spannagel who was born in Rauenberg.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.7. Augustin Reiss, 3-16-1906--7-25-1976, the seventh of eight children of Augustin Reiss and Sabine Hotz born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-11-1932 in Rettigheim, Augustin Reiss married 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.5.5. Maria Augusta Östringer, 11-2-1906--4-6-1975, who was born in Bretten, Germany and was the daughter of Franz Östringer and Ida Bender. Augustin was a cigar maker and lived at Mingolsheimer Str. 1. See 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.5.5. for the line of descent for Augustin Reiss and Maria Augusta Östringer's one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.8.8. Elsa Reiss, 5-25-1908--7-15-1992, the eighth of eight children of Augustin Reiss and Sabine Hotz born in Rettigheim and died in Sasbach/Ortenau, Germany. Elsa was a nun. She went to America in 1923. She was for a long time in Honduras.

1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.9. Johann Urban Reiss, 12-23-1871--8-20-1872, the ninth of nine children of Theresia Brückmann and Johann Nikolaus Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2. Franz Martin Werstein, 11-17-1798--4-23-1856, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the second of six by Anna Maria Müller. Franz Martin Werstein married Creszentia Reiss, 6-19-1802—10-11-1872, on 11-18-1823 in Rettigheim. Creszentia Reiss was born and died in Rettigheim. Franz Martin Werstein and Creszentia Reiss had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1. Georg Michael Werstein, 3-27-1825--7-18-1889, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of six children of Franz Martin Werstein and Creszentia Reiss. He was a shoe maker and lived at Östringer Str. 17 and died of a lung ailment. On 2-13-1853 in Rettigheim, Georg Michael Werstein married 1.4.3.2.3.3.4.5. Maria Anna Eschbaumer, 1-11-1831--3-22-1859, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Georg Michael Werstein and Maria Anna Eschbaumer had two children.

Georg Michael Werstein then married his second wife 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.9. Maria Josefa Schmitt on 7-19-1859 in Rettigheim by which he had five children. Maria Josefa Schmitt, 3-20-1835--7-28-1894, was born and died in Rettigheim. Maria Josefa died of diabetes. Georg Michael Werstein was a shoemaker and lived at Östringer Str. 17. He died of a lung ailment. Georg Michael Werstein had the following seven children, two by 1.4.3.2.3.3.4.5. Maria Anna Eschbaumer and five by 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.9. Maria Josefa Schmitt.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1. Margarethe Kretz, nee Werstein, 10-18-1853--1-17-1909, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of seven children of Georg Michael Werstein and the first of two by Maria Anna Eschbaumer. On 11-26-1874 in Rettigheim, Margarethe Werstein married 1.1.2.3.4.8.7.4.2. Franz Michael Kretz, 1-24-1849--10-30-1933, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a shoemaker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 21, then 39 (designer house). Margarethe died of a heart attack. Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz had the following twelve children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1. Juliana Dumm, nee Kretz, 2-27-1876--5-25-1960, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz. On 4-19-1902 in Rettigheim, Juliana Kretz married 1.1.1.1.4.1.5.2.2.6.1. Daniel Dumm, 1-5-1874--9-19-1949, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigarmaker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 39. Juliana Kretz and Daniel Dumm had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1.1. Franz Josef Dumm, 7-20-1903--9-13-1903, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of seven children of Juliana Kretz and Daniel Dumm.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1.2. Helene Dumm, 8-16-1904--2-12-1905, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of seven children of Juliana Kretz and Daniel Dumm. Helene died of a lung ailment.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1.3. Monika Dumm, 5-3-1909--10-1-1927, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of seven children of Juliana Kretz and Daniel Dumm. Monika never married. She was a worker and died of TB.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1.4. Franz Xaver Dumm, 12-3-1910--5-12-1953, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg/Rohrb., Baden. The fourth of seven children of Juliana Kretz and Daniel Dumm. On 11-6-1939 in Rettigheim, Franz Xaver Dumm married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.3.7. Ottilie Juliana Kamuf, 3-5-1916--5-6-1992, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Sinsheim, Baden. He was a hairdresser and lived at Wiesenstr. 42. See 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.3.7. for the line of descent for Franz Xaver Dumm and Ottilie Juliana Kamuf's four children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1.5. Hermann Josef Dumm, 10-24-1912--4-21-1913, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg/Rohrb., Baden. The fifth of seven children of Juliana Kretz and Daniel Dumm.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1.6. Paul Dumm, 1-25-1914--, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg/Rohrb., Baden. The sixth of seven children of Juliana Kretz and Daniel Dumm. On 4-9-1958 in Rettigheim, Paul Dumm married Rosina Laaber. Paul lived a long time in Toronto, Canada.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1.7. Margarethe Beaujot, nee Dumm, 11-20-1915--2-19-1992, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg/Rohrb., Baden. The seventh of seven children of Juliana Kretz and Daniel Dumm. On 8-2-1939 in Rettigheim, Margarethe Dumm married Arthur Wilhelm Beaujot, 10-29-1914--5-14-1983, who was born in Östringen and died in Heidelberg. Arthur was a painter. He lived at Rotenberger Str. 39. Margarethe Dumm and Arthur Wilhelm Beaujot had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1.7.1. Margarete Juliana Fritsch, nee Beaujot, 5-16-1940--, the first child of Margarethe Dumm and Arthur Wilhelm Beaujot born in Rettigheim. On 7-9-1960 in Rettigheim, Margarete Juliana Beaujot married Stefan Fritsch.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1.7.2. Walter Beaujot, 7-7-1941--, the second child of Margarethe Dumm and Arthur Wilhelm Beaujot born in Rettigheim. On 9-2-1961 in Rettigheim, Walter Beaujot married Franziska Kerschbaum who was born in Sinsheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.1.7.3. Rudi Beaujot, 5-28-1955--, the third child of Margarethe Dumm and Arthur Wilhelm Beaujot born in Rettigheim. On 3-10-1979 in Rettigheim, Rudi Beaujot married Charlotte Werstein.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.2. Unknown Kretz, 11-15-1876--11-15-1876, a twin son, born and died in Rettigheim. The second of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.3. Unknown Kretz, 11-15-1876--11-15-1876, a twin son, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.4. Karoline Bender, nee Kretz, 1-6-1878--6-8-1951, born and died in Rettigheim. The fourth of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz. On 9-27-1906 in Rettigheim, Karoline Kretz married 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.4.4. Stefan Bender, 9-6-1876--6-14-1917, born in Rettigheim but died as a German soldier in The Great War in Ailles, France. He was a farmer and lived at Malscher Str. 6. Stefan Bender is my Bender / Blaies generation's 5th cousin, 2 generations removed. See 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.4.4. for line of descent for their five children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.5. Josef Kretz, 4-9-1879--9-24-1879, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.6. Maria Bender, nee Kretz, 1-7-1881--9-8-1944, born in Rettigheim and died in Karlsruhe, Baden. The sixth of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz. On 11-10-1931 in Rettigheim, Maria Kretz married 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.4.3. Josef Bender, 11-22-1873--11-10-1931, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Karlsruhe, Baden. Josef was an engine driver (Lokführer) in Karlsruhe. Maria was before her marriage a housemaid in Karlsruhe. No issue.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.7. Johann Kretz, 3-11-1884--, born in Rettigheim. The seventh of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz. Johann married in Bavaria.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.8. Franz Josef Kretz, 8-1-1885--6-20-1946, born in Rettigheim and died in Durlach (near Karlsruhe), Baden. The eighth of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz. On 7-8-1911 in Rettigheim, Franz Josef Kretz married Ludowika Allgeier who was born in Durlach (near Karlsruhe), Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.9. Augustin Kretz, 6-14-1888--6-16-1889, born and died in Rettigheim. The ninth of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz. He died in the English Hospital. This Augustin has the same b/d dates as Augustin son of Franz Martin.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.10. Nikolaus Kretz, 6-20-1892--, born in Rettigheim. The tenth of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz. Nikolaus married in Bavaria.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.11. Ida Kretz, 2-11-1896--8-15-1983, born and died in Rettigheim. The eleventh of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz. Ida never married.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.1.12. Hermann Josef Kretz, 10-1-1898--, born in Rettigheim. The 12th of 12 children of Margarethe Werstein and Franz Michael Kretz.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.2. Johann Werstein, 7-31-1856--, the second of seven children of Georg Michael Werstein and the second of two children by Maria Anna Eschbaumer.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.3. Ida Kretz, nee Werstein, 5-21-1860--8-19-1889, born in Rettigheim, Baden. The first of five children of Maria Josefa Schmitt and Georg Michael Werstein's third child of seven children. On 8-16-1885 in Rettigheim, Ida Werstein married 1.1.2.3.4.8.7.4.6. Josef Kretz, 4-21-1858--12-29-1924, the son of Johann Kretz and Karoline Reiss who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 31. Ida died of TB. Ida Werstein and Josef Kretz had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.3.1. Johann Josef Kretz, 7-8-1886--5-2-1915, born in Rettigheim, Baden. The first child of Ida Werstein and Josef Kretz. Johann Josef died as a soldier in The Great War at Apremont Forest NW of Toul, France. The American Artillery ad infantry lent assistance to the French in a raid today. [5-10-1915] Johann Josef Kretz never married. Johann Josef Kretz never married. and is listed on the plaque for those that died in The Great War displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall. Johann Josef Kretz is my Bender / Blaies generation's 4th cousin, 2 generations removed.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.3.2. Leopold Kretz, 7-7-1887--9-17-1887, born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. The second child of Ida Werstein and Josef Kretz.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.3.3. Franz Jakob Kretz, 7-27-1889--c. 1917, born in Rettigheim, Baden. The third child of Ida Werstein and Josef Kretz. Franz Jakob Kretzis my Bender / Blaies generation's 4th cousin, 2 generations removed. Franz Jakob Kretz is listed on the Rettigheim plaque for those that died in The Great War displayed on the Rettigheim village church wall.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.4. Leopold Werstein, 4-22-1864--, the fourth of seven children of Georg Michael Werstein and the second of five by Maria Josefa Schmitt born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.5. Sebastian Werstein, 1-2-1866--, the fifth of seven children of Georg Michael Werstein and the third of five by Maria Josefa Schmitt born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.6. Maria Josefa Werstein, 12-8-1868--12-27-1887, the sixth of seven children of Georg Michael Werstein and the fourth of five by Maria Josefa Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim. Maria Josefa died "an Blutstruz" - bloody accident?

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7. Franz Werstein, 8-25-1874--11-25-1946, the seventh of seven children of Georg Michael Werstein and the fifth of five by Maria Josefa Schmitt born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. On 5-2-1900 in Rettigheim, Franz Werstein married 1.2.2.1.4.3.11.1.2.1. Rosa Weitgenant, 9-4-1875--4-3-1945, the daughter of Adolph Weitgenant and Katharina Schmitt who was born and died in Rettigheim. Franz Werstein was a Polizeidiener - police servant and was living at Rotenberger Str. 11. Franz Werstein and Rosa Weitgenant had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7.1. Juliana Werstein, 5-24-1901--2-4-1991, the first of six children of Franz Werstein and Rosa Weitgenant born and died in Rettigheim. Juliana was a cigar maker and never married.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7.2. Leo Werstein, 8-26-1902--3-5-1903, the second of six children of Franz Werstein and Rosa Weitgenant born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7.3. Franz Michael Werstein, 9-19-1904--10-11-1975, the third of six children of Franz Werstein and Rosa Weitgenant born and died in Rettigheim. Franz Michael never married. He was a Bauhilfsarbeiter - an Assistant building laborer.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7.4. Sebastian Werstein, 3-24-1906--3-27-1906, the fourth of six children of Franz Werstein and Rosa Weitgenant born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7.5. Elsa Trautner, nee Werstein, 5-5-1908--, the fifth of six children of Franz Werstein and Rosa Weitgenant born in Rettigheim. On 11-18-1933 in Rettigheim, Elsa Werstein married Wilhelm Trautner, 3-15-1904--12-20-1965, who was born in Östringen and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar maker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 11. Elsa Werstein and Wilhelm Trautner had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7.5.1. Kurt Trautner, 8-16-1934--5-3-1962, the first child of Elsa Werstein and Wilhelm Trautner born in Östringen and died in Rettigheim. Kurt never married.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7.5.2. Reinhold Trautner, 6-10-1936--, the second child of Elsa Werstein and Wilhelm Trautner born in Östringen. On 8-11-1961 in Rettigheim, Reinhold Trautner married Rosa Förderer who was born in Kronau, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7.5.3. Hildegard Rosa Habich, nee Trautner, 4-22-1947--, the third child of Elsa Werstein and Wilhelm Trautner born in Rettigheim. On 5-19-1971 in Rettigheim, Hildegard Rosa Trautner married Heinz Habich who was born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.1.7.6. Josef Werstein, 7-14-1910--1-24-1939, the sixth of six children of Franz Werstein and Rosa Weitgenant born in Rettigheim. Josef was a building worker who drowned in the Rhine near Altenheim/Offenbach.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.2. Franz Martin Werstein, 11-5-1826--, born in Rettigheim. The second of six children of Franz Martin Werstein and Creszentia Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.3. Sebastian Werstein, 1-19-1829--6-15-1849, the third of six children of Franz Martin Werstein and Creszentia Reiss. Sebastian fell as a soldier with the meetings in Großsachen during the German revolution of 1848/49. Sebastian Werstein is my Bender / Blaies generation's 6th cousin, 3 generations removed.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.4. Elisabetha Heinzmann, nee Werstein, 4-10-1831--, the fourth of six children of Franz Martin Werstein and Creszentia Reiss. Elisabetha Werstein married Jakob Heinzmann.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.5. Ferdinand Werstein, 10-28-1833--, the fifth of six children of Franz Martin Werstein and Creszentia Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.6.2.6. Leopold Werstein, 9-27-1840--, the sixth of six children of Franz Martin Werstein and Creszentia Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.6.3. Andreas Werstein, 11-30-1800--12-15-1800, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the third of six by Anna Maria Müller.

1.2.3.4.8.6.4. Margarete Werstein, 6-5-1802--, born in Rettigheim. The fourth of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the fourth of six by Anna Maria Müller.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5. Cazilia Schmitt, nee Werstein, 11-10-1803--4-14-1843, born and died in Rettigheim. The fifth of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the fifth of six by Anna Maria Müller. On 2-13-1825 in Rettigheim, Cazilia Werstein married Markus Schmitt, 4-25-1796--3-26-1861, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a linenweaver and lived at Malscher Str. 2. Cazilia Werstein and Markus Schmitt had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.1. Nikolaus Schmitt, 10-28-1825--6-15-1908, born and died in Rettigheim. The first of seven children of Cazilia Werstein and Markus Schmitt. On 8-17-1851 in Rettigheim, Nikolaus Schmitt married Margarete Gross who was born in Malsch.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.2. Katharina Schmitt, 9-28-1827--, born in Rettigheim but immigrated to the USA in 1861. The second of seven children of Cazilia Werstein and Markus Schmitt.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3. Theresia Reiss, nee Schmitt, 8-24-1829--11-3-1891, born and died in Rettigheim. The third of seven children of Cazilia Werstein and Markus Schmitt. On 6-7-1854 in Rettigheim, Theresia Schmitt married Abraham Johann Reiss, 3-4-1827--4-15-1905, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer, Bürgermeister, and "Accisor" and lived at Malscher Str. 2. Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss had the following eleven children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.1. Anna Amalia Veith, Reiss, 1-13-1852--7-12-1934, the first of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born in Rettigheim and died in Hechtsheim/Mainz, Germany. About 1876, Anna Amalia Reiss married Franz Veith who was born in Hechtsheim/Mainz, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.2. Theresia Reiss, 7-8-1854--7-9-1854, the second of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3. Berta Juliana Göbel, nee Reiss, 7-10-1855--5-20-1924, the third of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-8-1881 in Rettigheim, Berta Juliana Reiss married 1.1.2.1.3.9.2.3.4. Stefan Göbel, 2-18-1854--3-1929, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 11. Berta Juliana Reiss and Stefan Göbel had the following two children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.1. Stefan Göbel, 4-18-1888--4-18-1888, the first child of Berta Juliana Reiss and Stefan Göbel born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2. Regina Reiss, nee Göbel, 7-21-1891--9-23-1979, the second child of Berta Juliana Reiss and Stefan Göbel born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-5-1912 in Rettigheim, Regina Göbel married 1.1.4.3.3.5.2.2.6.3. Josef Reiss, 12-23-1881--9-12-1956, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the son of Reinhard Reiss and Juliana Kamuf. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str.10. Regina Göbel and Josef Reiss had the following nine children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.1. Alfons Reiss, 8-1-1913--11-16-1918, the first of nine children of Regina Göbel and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. Alfons died of the Flu - "Grippe".

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.2. Maria Magdalena Reiss, 6-20-1916--6-20-1916, the second of nine children of Regina Göbel and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. Maria Magdalena was born prematurely and died because of that. "Frühgeburt" - premature birth.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.3. Josefine Elisabeth Kretz, nee Reiss, 3-12-1918-->1940, the third of nine children of Regina Göbel and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-18-1939 in Rettigheim, Josefine Elisabeth Reiss married 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.1.1.4. Ludwig Kretz, 9-20-1912-->1940, who was born in Rettigheim. Ludwig was missing in WW II. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 9. Josefine Elisabeth Reiss and Ludwig Kretz had at least one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.3.1. Josef Gerhard Kretz, 10-5-1940--4-10-1993, born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 8-24-1963 in Rettigheim, Josef Gerhard Kretz married 1.4.3.2.3.2.3.1.6.1.1. Christa Wittmeier, 11-7-1942--, born in Mannheim, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.4. Susanna Mayer, nee Reiss, 9-9-1919--, the fourth of nine children of Regina Göbel and Josef Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 1-18-1941 in Rettigheim, Susanna Reiss married Leopold Mayer who was born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.5. Klara Reiss, 12-2-1920--2-5-1923, the fifth of nine children of Regina Göbel and Josef Reiss born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.6. Alfons Reiss, 2-13-1922--1-21-1923, the sixth of nine children of Regina Göbel and Josef Reiss born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.7. Helene Reiss, nee Reiss, 6-1-1923--, the seventh of nine children of Regina Göbel and Josef Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 11-12-1949 in Rettigheim, Helene Reiss married 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.11.7.5. Richard Reiss, 2-8-1923--, who was born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.8. Anna Berta Reiss, 1-21-1925--, the eighth of nine children of Regina Göbel and Josef Reiss born in Rettigheim. Anna Berta never married. She was a nun in the Kloster Gengenbach and in Chile since 1950.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.3.2.9. Maria Magdalena Fischer, nee Reiss, 10-28-1926--, the ninth of nine children of Regina Göbel and Josef Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 1-1-1954 in Rettigheim, Maria Magdalena Reiss married Franz Fischer.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.4. Otto Reiss, 5-18-1858--, the fourth of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.5. Johann Reiss, 9-3-1860--, the fifth of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.6. Josefa Reiss, 1-9-1863--2-21-1865, the sixth of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.7. Ferdinand Reiss, 3-26-1865--2-21-1866, the seventh of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.8. Ferdinand Reiss, 7-25-1867-->1900, the eighth of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born in Rettigheim and died in St. Louis, MO. Ferdinand Reiss married a woman by the name of Rosa, 2-1877--, who was born in Germany. Ferdinand belong to the Badisch Benevolent Society of St. Louis, MO as of 1893. No children were listed in the 1900 St. Louis census.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.9. Josefa Reiss, 5-13-1869--3-24-1870, the ninth of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.10. Augusta Kretz, nee Reiss, 3-27-1871--6-29-1948, the tenth of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born in Rettigheim and died in San Francisco, CA. On 5-10-1892 in Rettigheim, Augusta Reiss married 1.1.4.3.3.5.2.1.6.1. Stefan Kretz, 2-15-1868--10-2-1913, who was born in Rettigheim and died in St. Louis, MO, USA. Stefan went through Ellis Island on 11-29-1899, leaving from Anwerp, Belgium. Augusta arrived in america in 1900. The whole family went to St. Louis, MO living at 4045 Nebraska Ave with a border by the name of Joe Hurst. Augusta Reiss and Stefan Kretz had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.10.1. Rosa Wilhelmine Kretz, 11-17-1892--, the first of seven children of Augusta Reiss and Stefan Kretz born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.10.2. Klara Theresia Hurst, nee Kretz, 5-25-1894--1-1972, the second of seven children of Augusta Reiss and Stefan Kretz born in Rettigheim. Klara Theresia Kretz married William M. Hurst, 8-29-1884--12-9-1940, who was born and died in St. Louis, MO and made his living as a bookkeeper.  Klara Theresia Kretz and William M. Hurst who were living in Jackson Co, IL in 1920 had one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.10.2.1.  Dorothy Hurst, 1919--, the only child of Klara Theresia Kretz and William M. Hurst

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.10.3. Franz Kretz, 1-31-1896--, the third of seven children of Augusta Reiss and Stefan Kretz born in Rettigheim. On 10-9-1915 in St. Louis, MO, Franz Kretz married Eleonore Ahrens, 1900--, who was born in Missouri.  Franz Krentz married a second time to a woman by the name of Kathryn, 1891--.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.10.4. Wendelin Kretz, 10-20-1898--5-25-1979, the fourth of seven children of Augusta Reiss and Stefan Kretz born in Rettigheim and died in Burlingame, San Mateo Co, CA. was Naturalized in 1942 in San Francisco, CA. In 6-1924, Wendelin Kretz married Anna Theresa Kleinheintz, 7-21-1901--7-12-1976, born in Philadelphia, PA and died in Burlingame, CA.  Her parents were Charles Kleinheinz, 1877-1955, and  Annie Weber, 1881--1922, both from Wuttemberg, Bavaria, Germany, dying in San Francisco, CA. Wendelin Kretz and Anna Theresa Kleinheintz had at lease one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.10.4.1.  Wendel Kretz, 8-16-1929--3-22-1999, the child of Wendelin Kretz and Anna Theresa Kleinheintz  born and died in San Francisco, CA.  Wendel Kretz married Marilyn Whelan, 9-1-1931--3-19-1992, who was born in Los Angeles, CA and died in San Fraqncisci, CA.  Wendel Kretz and Marilyn Whelan had at least one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.3.11. Markus Reiss, 7-17-1873--9-27-1875, the 11th of eleven children of Theresia Schmitt and Abraham Johann Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.1. Friedrich Schmitt, 6-19-1858--7-7-1858, the first of ten children of Ignaz Schmitt and Theresia Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.2. Maria Theresia Reiss, nee Schmitt, 1-3-1860--, the second of ten children of Ignaz Schmitt and Theresia Förderer born in Rettigheim. On 10-28-1884 in Rettigheim, Maria Theresia Schmitt married 1.2.3.4.8.6.1.4.5. Johann Friedrich Reiss, 4-5-1859--, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Johann Friedrich was "Lehrer" - teacher in Krötzingen. He was the head teacher in Rheinfelden from 1881 to 1904. No issue.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.3. Ignaz Schmitt, 2-1-1862--7-7-1931, the third of ten children of Ignaz Schmitt and the third by his second wife, Theresia Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer, shopkeeper, and buyer and lived at Östringer Str. 13. On 5-29-1890 in Rettigheim, Ignaz Schmitt married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.4.6. Agnes Reiss, 11-6-1867--11-18-1937, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the daughter of Nikolaus Reiss and Ernestine Schmitt. See 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.4.6. for the line of descent for their eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.4. Anna Schmitt, 1-17-1864--7-4-1865, the fourth of ten children of Ignaz Schmitt and Theresia Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.5. Cäzilia Schmitt, 9-20-1866--12-7-1943, the fifth of ten children of Ignaz Schmitt and Theresia Förderer born and died in Rettigheim. Cäzilia never married and was without an occupation perhaps due to the fact that she had a crippled arm.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.6. Unknown Schmitt, 6-29-1868--6-29-1868, a son, the sixth of ten children of Ignaz Schmitt and Theresia Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.7. Anna Schmitt, 7-10-1870--7-13-1870, the seventh of ten children of Ignaz Schmitt and Theresia Förderer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.8. Augustin Schmitt, 10-30-1872--11-30-1872, the eighth of ten children of Ignaz Schmitt and the first of three by his second wife Karoline Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.9. Berta Uhl, nee Schmitt, 2-9-1874--8-4-1948, the ninth of ten children of Ignaz Schmitt and the second of three by his second wife Karoline Reiss born in Rettigheim and died in Karlsruhe, Baden. On 4-12-1899 in Rettigheim, Berta Schmitt married Carl Friedrich Uhl, 1874--, who was born in Malsch. Carl Friedrich Uhl was a Gendarm, among other things, in Grafenhausen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.4.10. Juliana Kamuf, nee Schmitt, 3-5-1877--3-11-1943, the tenth of ten children of Ignaz Schmitt and the third of three by his second wife Karoline Reiss, 9-6-1846--10-8-1903, born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-6-1902 in Rettigheim, Juliana Schmitt married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.1. Nikolaus Kamuf, 3-25-1877--5-11-1961, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a Schreinermeister/Händler/Landwirt - Carpenter master/dealer/farmer and lived at Malscher Str. 2. See 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.1. for line of descent for their ten children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.5. Agelina Schmitt, 9-23-1833--, born in Rettigheim. The fifth of seven children of Cazilia Werstein and Markus Schmitt.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.6. Ludowika Schmitt, 8-23-1836--8-25-1838, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of seven children of Cazilia Werstein and Markus Schmitt.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7. Maria Johanna Hillenbrand, nee Schmitt, 6-23-1839--8-10-1901, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of seven children of Cazilia Werstein and Markus Schmitt. On 5-2-1861 in Rettigheim, Maria Johanna Schmitt married Ludwig Hillenbrand, 7-22-1826--5-17-1883, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a master glazier and lived at Malscher Str. 26/28. Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand had the following 13 children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.1. Franziska Hillenbrand, 10-27-1861--5-13-1917, the first of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim. Franziska never married and was a cigar maker.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.2. Johann Hillenbrand, 4-14-1863--4-1-1865, the second of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.3. Amalie Hillenbrand, 1-17-1865--2-12-1909, the third of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim. Amalie never married and died of a body damage (Leibschaden).

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.4. Unknown Hillenbrand, 9-6-1866--9-6-1866, a daughter, the fourth of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.5. Ludwina Hillenbrand, 2-7-1868--9-28-1877, the fifth of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.6. Johann Friedrich Hillenbrand, 1-6-1870--1-26-1871, the sixth of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.7. Josef Hillenbrand, 1-19-1871--1-26-1871, the seventh of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.8. Augustin Hillenbrand, 6-9-1872--2-18-1931, the eighth of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim. He was a factory worker. On 10-3-1911 in Rettigheim, Augustin Hillenbrand married 1.1.1.3.3.3.5.3.1.3.10. Karoline Wiek, 6-1-1887--9-2-1971, the tenth of ten children of Karoline Reiss and Josef Weik born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen, Baden. No issue. After Augustin Hillenbrand died, Karoline Wiek married Wilhelm Schmitt on 3-3-1932 in Offlingen, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.9. Anna Hillenbrand, 4-25-1875--4-28-1875, the ninth of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.10. Johann Hillenbrand, 4-16-1877--4-16-1877, the tenth of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim. Johann was a twin to Berta.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.11. Berta Hillenbrand, 4-16-1877--10-15-1877, the eleventh of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim. Berta was a twin to Johann.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.12. Anna Hillenbrand, 7-19-1879--7-22-1879, the twelfth of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.5.7.13. Rosa Hillenbrand, 1-8-1881--, the 13th of 13 children of Maria Johanna Schmitt and Ludwig Hillenbrand born in Rettigheim. Rosa never married - she was a nun (Klosterschwester).

1.2.3.4.8.6.6. Rosina Wittmeier, nee Werstein, 3-22-1807--10-20-1889, born and died in Rettigheim. The sixth of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the sixth of six by Anna Maria Müller. On 2-3-1829 in Rettigheim, Rosina Werstein married 1.4.3.2.3.7.4. Stefan Wittmeier, 12-25-1803--11-2-1851, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a day laborer and lived at Malscher Str. 13. See 1.4.3.2.3.7.4. for the line of descent for their five children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.7. Maria Juliana Werstein, 7-19-1809--2-28-1810, born and died in Rettigheim. The seventh of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the first of seven children by Regina Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8. Katharina Barbara Östringer, nee Werstein, 5-9-1811--1-20-1880, born and died in Rettigheim. The eighth of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the second of seven children by Regina Reiss. On 11-24-1834 in Rettigheim, Katharina Barbara Werstein married Wilhelm Östringer, 5-12-1804--12-5-1851, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 1. Katharina Barbara Werstein and Wilhelm Östringer had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1. Franz Georg Östringer, 9-21-1835--12-8-1884, the first of eight children of Katharina Barbara Werstein and Wilhelm Östringer born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and a "Heiligenrechner" and lived at Rotenberger Str. 1. On 4-26-1863 in Rettigheim, Franz Georg Östringer married Florentine Weber, 7-19-1841--7-20-1928, who was born in Spessart, Ettlingen, Baden and died in Rettigheim. Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber had the following eleven children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.1. Wilhelm Östringer, 10-9-1864--4-28-1865, the first of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.2. Franziska Göbel, nee Östringer, 2-5-1866--3-14-1951, the second of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim. On 4-22-1889 in Rettigheim, Franziska Östringer married 1.1.4.3.3.5.1.9.6. Sebastian Göbel, 1-19-1862--11-17-1930, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Sebastian was a cigar maker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 43. See 1.1.4.3.3.5.1.9.6. for the line of descent for Franziska Östringer and Sebastian Göbel's six children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.3. Luise Eschbaumer, nee Östringer, 9-16-1867--12-30-1945, the third of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-31-1892 in Rettigheim, Luise Östringer married 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.4.5. Anton Eschbaumer, 1-25-1864--2-1-1942, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and an herb cutter and lived at Östringer Str. 2 which he bought in 1895. See 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.4.5. for line of descent for their five children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.4. Urban Östringer, 8-19-1869--11-3-1875, the fourth of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.5. Maria Anna Östringer, 12-8-1871--7-6-1873, the fifth of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.6. Franz Östringer, 6-18-1873--6-17-1937, the sixth of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 1. On 5-2-1900 in Rettigheim, Franz Östringer married 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.5. Ida Bender, 4-26-1879--5-14-1936, who was born and died in Rettigheim. See 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.5. for line of descent for their twelve children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.7. Josef Östringer, 3-4-1875--11-4-1875, the seventh of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.8. Leo Östringer, 9-2-1876--3-23-1877, the eighth of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.9. Leo Östringer, 4-3-1878--9-15-1878, the ninth of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.10. Johann Östringer, 7-25-1879--2-3-1880, the tenth of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.11. Anna Kretz, nee Östringer, 12-23-1880--7-21-1972, the eleventh of eleven children of Franz Georg Östringer and Florentine Weber born and died in Rettigheim. On 4-29-1908 in Rettigheim, Anna Östringer married 1.1.2.3.4.8.7.1.5.3. Augustin Kretz, 11-19-1881--3-5-1925, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 15. Anna Östringer and August Kretz had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.11.1. Albinus Kretz, 2-26-1909--4-15-1935, the first of eight children of Anna Östringer and August Kretzpacific born in Rettigheim and died in Wiesloch. Albinus never married. He was a cigar maker and died of a heart attack

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.11.2. Nikolaus Kretz, 12-11-1910--9-29-1974, the second of eight children of Anna Östringer and August Kretz born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 8-31-1946 in Rettigheim, Nikolaus Kretz married 1.2.3.4.8.1.5.3.2.3.1. Helene Weik, 3-16-1921--8-31-1946, the first of seven children of Johann Weik and Rosa Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.11.3. Johann Alfred Kretz, 9-13-1912--2-9-1999, the third of eight children of Anna Östringer and August Kretz born in Rettigheim and died in Mingolsheim. On 11-26-1942 in Rettigheim, Johann Alfred Kretz married Anna Theresia Jorken who was born in Heidelberg.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.11.4. Maria Olga Einsiedler, nee Kretz, 11-10-1913--10-28-1997, the fourth of eight children of Anna Östringer and August Kretz born and died in Rettigheim. On 12-15-1935 in Rettigheim, Maria Olga Kretz married 1.2.3.7.5.7.6.2.2.1. Gregor Emil Einsiedler, 10-3-1913--12-15-1935, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a shoe factory worker and lived at Friedhofstr. 3. Maria Olga Kretz and Gregor Emil Einsiedler had one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.11.4.1. Maria Pia Lämgle, nee Einsiedler, 9-29-1936--, the only child of Maria Olga Kretz and Gregor Emil Einsiedler born in Rettigheim. On 5-5-1956 in Rettigheim, Maria Pia Einsiedler married Rudi Lämgle who was born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.11.5. Augustin Josef Kretz, 6-5-1916--9-16-1942, the fifth of eight children of Anna Östringer and August Kretz born in Rettigheim and died as a German soldier in WW II in Pampino, Russia. Augustin never married and was a butcher. Augustin Josef Kretz is my Bender / Blaies generation's 7th cousin, 1 generation removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.11.6. Lydia Göbel, nee Kretz, 10-1-1918--, the sixth of eight children of Anna Östringer and August Kretz born in Rettigheim. On 2-19-1954 in Rettigheim, Lydia Kretz married 1.1.3.3.1.1.3.3.1.1.1.3. Edwin Göbel, 9-13-1930--1-28-1977, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. Edwin was a bricklayer.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.11.7. Julius Kretz, 12-14-1919--, the seventh of eight children of Anna Östringer and August Kretz born in Rettigheim. On 10-2-1948 in Rettigheim, Julius Kretz married 1.2.3.7.5.6.1.3.7.4.1. Rosa Theresia Gramlich, 8-21-1925--, who was born in Rettigheim. No issue.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.1.11.8. Bertold Kretz, 11-29-1921--1-22-1922, the eighth of eight children of Anna Östringer and August Kretz born and died in Rettigheim. Bertold died of the flu.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.2. Ludowika Östringer, 12-17-1837--, the second of eight children of Katharina Barbara Werstein and Wilhelm Östringer born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3. Stefan Östringer, 5-8-1840--12-9-1920, the third of eight children of Katharina Barbara Werstein and Wilhelm Östringer born and died in Rettigheim. He was a "Wagner" and lived at Rotenberger Str. 14/16. On 1-26-1868 in Rettigheim, Stefan Östringer married 1.1.2.1.6.1.3.8.6. Juliana Kamuf, 4-26-1844--12-9-1920, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Juliana Förderer, nee Kamuf was the widow of 1.2.2.1.4.9.10.9. Josef Förderer at the time of the marriage to Stefan. Juliana had one child by her marriage to Josef Förderer, see 1.2.2.1.4.9.10.9. for that descent. Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamuf had the following ten children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.1. Nikolaus Östringer, 12-9-1868--5-18-1871, the first of ten children of Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.2. Wilhelmine Östringer, 4-30-1870--5-15-1889, the second of ten children of Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. Wilhelmine never married dying of TB.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3. Wilhelm Östringer, 4-27-1872--6-1-1921, the third of ten children of Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-7-1900 in Rettigheim, Wilhelm Östringer married Katharina Bender, 6-11-1878--9-17-1957, who was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim.Katharina Bender's parents were Josef bender and Josefa Fleckenstein. This Bender line is unknown. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 30. He died in a well accident in the neighborhood when he went to help someone suffocating there. Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender had the following twelve children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.1. Franz Östringer, 8-26-1901--10-27-1965, the first of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 4-23-1931 in Rettigheim, Franz Östringer married 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.4.4. Ottilie Bender, 5-30-1908--12-14-1974, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 30. See 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.4.4. for line of descent for their five children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.2. Zäzilia Schlemmer, nee Östringer, 4-23-1903--10-19-1989, the second of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim and died in Karlsruhe. On 8-18-1947 in Rettigheim, Zäzilia Östringer married Albert Thomas Schlemmer who was born in Karlsruhe, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.3. Maria Eulalia Roll, nee Östringer, 9-25-1904--2-1-1986, the third of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim and died in Gernsb., Germany. On 11-11-1934 in Rettigheim, Maria Eulalia Östringer married Daniel Roll who was born in Weisenbach/Murg, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.4. Gertrud Wieser, nee Östringer, 7-28-1906--10-12-1984, the fourth of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim and died in Bad Aibling, Germany. On 5-13-1939 in Rettigheim, Gertrud Östringer married Jakob Wieser who was born in Bruckmühl, Bavaria.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.5. Josef Östringer, 2-20-1908--3-26-1982, the fifth of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born and died in Rettigheim. He was a butcher and lived at Malscher Str. 17. On 5-15-1937 in Rettigheim, Josef Östringer married 1.1.3.3.1.1.3.3.1.1.2. Sofie Henzmann, 12-9-1907--11-12-1992, the second of two children of Valentin Heinzmann and Sofie Fitz born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Josef Östringer and Sofie Heinzmann had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.5.1. Unknown Östringer, 2-23-1938--2-23-1938, the first of three children of Josef Östringer and Sofie Heinzmann born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.5.2. Johanna Hannelore Matha, nee Östringer, 5-23-1939--, the second of three children of Josef Östringer and Sofie Heinzmann born in Rettigheim. On 7-2-1960 in Rettigheim, Johanna Hannelore Östringer married Josef Matha who was born in Malsch. Josef was a baker.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.5.3. Wilhelm Östringer, 10-15-1942--, the third of three children of Josef Östringer and Sofie Heinzmann born in Rettigheim. On 10-19-1973 in Rettigheim, Wilhelm Östringer married Helga Hermann who was born in Neulussheim, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.6. Katharina Essig, nee Östringer, 11-17-1909--, the sixth of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim. On 5-15-1937 in Östringen, Katharina Östringer married Josef Essig who was born in Östringen. Katharina Östringer's second husband was Hermann Essig who was born in Östringen and was Josef's brother.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.7. Unknown Östringer, 8-31-1911--8-31-1911, a daughter, the seventh of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.8. Juliana Reiss, nee Östringer, 8-14-1912--, the eighth of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim. On 11-13-1937 in Rettigheim, Juliana Östringer married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.7.1. Reinhard Johann Reiss, 5-20-1910--1-19-1983, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a bricklayer and lived at Friedhofstr. 2. See 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.7.1. for line of descent for their four children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.9. Hildegard Reiss, nee Östringer, 4-25-1914--, the ninth of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim and died in Rheinsheim, Baden. On 5-7-1938 in Rettigheim, Hildegard Östringer married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.7.2. Gottried Reiss, 8-6-1911--4-28-1979, who was born in Germersheim and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Hildegard Östringer and Gottried Reiss had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.9.1. Erika Zaezilia Wegmann, nee Reiss, 7-3-1939--, the first of three children of Hildegard Östringer and Gottried Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 8-19-1961 in Rettigheim, Erika Zaezilia Reiss married Manfred Wegmann.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.9.2. Agnes Juliana Tirolf, nee Reiss, 7-24-1943--, the second of three children of Hildegard Östringer and Gottried Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 7-24-1965 in Rettigheim, Agnes Juliana Reiss married Alois Tirolf.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.9.3. Reinhard Reiss, 2-9-1954--, the third of three children of Hildegard Östringer and Gottried Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. On 7-30-1976 in England, Reinhard Reiss married Silvia Bewis.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.10. Wilhelm Östringer, 11-11-1915--2001, the tenth of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim. On 5-24-1947 in Rettigheim, Wilhelm Östringer married 1.1.4.3.3.5.1.9.5.1.5. Thersia Katharina Dumm, 12-13-1923--, who was born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.11. Josefine Welch, nee Östringer, 8-7-1919--, the eleventh of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim and died in Obertsrot, Württemberg, Germany. On 11-6-1951 in Rettigheim, Josefine Östringer married Anselm Welch who was born in Obertsrot, Württemberg, Germany

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.3.12. Elisabeth Rück, nee Östringer, 1-13-1921--, the twelfth of twelve children of Wilhelm Östringer and Katharina Bender born in Rettigheim and died in Karlsruhe, Baden. On 11-20-1943, Elisabeth Östringer married Otto Rück who was born in Karlsruhe, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.4. Maria Theresia Östringer, 3-2-1874--6-5-1874, the fourth of ten children of Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamufborn born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5. Matthias Östringer, 7-1-1875--9-14-1947, the fifth of ten children of Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamufborn born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 5-5-1903 in Rettigheim, Matthias Östringer married Sofie Weidner, 9-30-1879-- 3-23-1937, who was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim. He was a master "wagner"(?) and lived at Östringer Str 3 (torn down about 1970). Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner had the following eleven children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.1.2. Theresia Grasshoff, nee Östringer, 10-5-1935--, the second of three children of Albert Östringer and Hermine Klein born in Rettigheim. On 11-3-1956 in Rettigheim, Theresia Östringer married Gerhard Grasshoff who was born in Osterfeld/Nordrheinwe, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.1.3. Josef Adam Östringer, 12-24-1937--, the third of three children of Albert Östringer and Hermine Klein born in Rettigheim. On 5-27-1961 in Rettigheim, Josef Adam Östringer married Elfriede Müller who was born in Rot, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.2. Josefine Östringer, 9-5-1909--3-7-1910, the second of eleven children of Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.3. Emil Östringer, 5-1-1911--, the third of eleven children of Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner born in Rettigheim. On 11-4-1937 in Rettigheim, Emil Östringer married Rosa Reichert who was born in Heidelberg.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.4. Wilhelmine Göbel, nee Östringer, 6-13-1912--6-21-1986, the fourth of eleven children of Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-20-1937 in Rettigheim, Wilhelmine Östringer married 1.1.2.2.5.12.4.5.6.7. Anton August Göbel, 5-26-1908--3-1-1989, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Wilhelmine Östringer and Anton August Göbel had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.4.1. Helene Knopf, nee Göbel, 10-4-1938--, the first of four children of Wilhelmine Östringer and Anton August Göbel born in Rettigheim. On 8-19-1961 in Rettigheim, Helene Göbel married Walter Knopf who was born in Rauenberg, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.4.2. Gisela Rosa Schmitt, nee Göbel, 4-18-1940--, the second of four children of Wilhelmine Östringer and Anton August Göbel born in Rettigheim. On 8-19-1961 in Rettigheim, Gisela Rosa Göbel married 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.5.3.5.2. Heinrich Schmitt, 11-4-1936--, who was born in Rettigheim. Heinrich was a glazier - "Glaser". No issue.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.4.3. Anton Nikolaus Göbel, 11-28-1944--, the third of four children of Wilhelmine Östringer and Anton August Göbel born in Rettigheim. On 8-4-1973 in Rettigheim, Anton Nikolaus Göbel married Rita Schäffer who was born in Malsch.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.4.4. Alfons Göbel, 11-18-1952--, the fourth of four children of Wilhelmine Östringer and Anton August Göbel born in Rettigheim. On 7-21-1979 in Rettigheim, Alfons Göbel married Anita Kess who was born in Kronau, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.5. Stefan Östringer, 10-5-1913--6-16-1939, the fifth of eleven children of Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 8-6-1938 in Rettigheim, Stefan Östringer married Anna Deschner who was born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.6. Ottilie Reiss, nee Östringer, 1-2-1915--5-13-1991, the sixth of eleven children of Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 11-6-1939 in Rettigheim, Ottilie Östringer married 1.1.2.2.5.12.4.5.9.2. Albert Reiss, 5-11-1910--, who was born in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 21. Ottilie Östringer and Albert Reiss had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.6.1. Mechthilde Sofie Licther, nee Reiss, 10-12-1941--, the first of five children of Ottilie Östringer and Albert Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. On 9-5-1964 in Rettigheim, Mechthilde Sofie Reiss married Günter Licther who was born in Michelfeld, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.6.2. Alfons Reiss, 2-27-1944--7-19-1995, the second of five children of Ottilie Östringer and Albert Reiss born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. Alfons never married.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.6.3. Rudolf "Rudi" Reiss, 2-7-1948--, the third of five children of Ottilie Östringer and Albert Reiss born in Heidelberg and died in Östringen. On 5-11-1974 in Rettigheim, Rudolf "Rudi" Reiss married Barbara Appel who was born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.6.4. Helmut Josef Reiss, 11-4-1950--11-7-1950, the fourth of five children of Ottilie Östringer and Albert Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.6.5. Reiner Reiss, 5-25-1952--, the fifth of five children of Ottilie Östringer and Albert Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 7-2-1977 in Rettigheim, Reiner Reiss married Agnes Dumm.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.7. Anna Östringer, 6-9-1916--, the seventh of eleven children of Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner born in Rettigheim. Anna never married and was a cigar maker.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.8. Juliana Dumm, nee Östringer, 1-1-1920--3-24-1994, the eighth of eleven children of Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 1-16-1943 in Rettigheim, Juliana Östringer married 1.1.4.3.3.5.1.9.5.1.1. Ernst Raimund Dumm, 2-12-1913--8-10-1997, who was born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.9. Sofie Östringer, 2-16-1921--2-8-1946, the ninth of eleven children of Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. Sofie never married and was a cigar maker.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.10. Theresia Östringer, 5-5-1922--2-20-1923, the tenth of eleven children of Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.5.11. Alfons Östringer, 1-11-1924--1-26-1943, the eleventh of eleven children of Matthias Östringer and Sofie Weidner born in Rettigheim and died in Kanewsky am Dnjepr, Germany [or Ukraine]. Alfons never married and lived as a farmer but died as a German soldier in WW II. Alfons Östringer is my Bender / Blaies generation's 7th cousin, 1 generation removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.6. Katharina Östringer, 8-31-1877--10-16-1877, the sixth of ten children of Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.7. Stefan Östringer, 11-12-1878--9-28-1948, the seventh of ten children of Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. He was a bricklayer and lived at Mingolsheimer Str. 4, (built 1919). On 10-12-1912 in Rettigheim, Stefan Östringer married 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.4.3.2. Maria Eschbaumer, 11-23-1891--5-27-1974, who was born and died in Rettigheim. See 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.4.3.2. for line of descent for their six children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8. Juliana Wagner, nee Östringer, 2-13-1882--3-30-1958, the eighth of ten children of Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. On 6-23-1906 in Rettigheim, Juliana Östringer married 1.1.4.3.3.5.2.5.1.1. Stefan Wagner, 2-27-1879--5-31-1960, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Mingolsheimer Str. 3. Juliana Östringer and Stefan Wagner had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.1. Valentin Wagner, 3-18-1907--9-22-1907, the first of five children of Juliana Östringer and Stefan Wagner born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.2. Mathilde Amalia Wagner, 7-24-1908--12-2-1988, the second of five children of Juliana Östringer and Stefan Wagner born and died in Rettigheim. Mathilde never married.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.3. Meta Juliana Wagner, 5-8-1910--3-9-1911, the third of five children of Juliana Östringer and Stefan Wagner born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.4. Leopold Wagner, 9-25-1911--12-2-1967, the fourth of five children of Juliana Östringer and Stefan Wagner born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-30-1935 in Rettigheim, Leopold Wagner married 1.1.2.2.5.12.4.5.9.3. Maria Zäzilia Reiss, 11-28-1911--5-2-1964, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Mingolsheimer Str. 3. Leopold Wagner and Maria Zäzilia Reiss had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.4.1. Rita Theodora Zeller, nee Wagner, 7-3-1936--, the first of six children of Leopold Wagner and Maria Zäzilia Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 7-13-1957 in Rettigheim, Rita Theodora Wagner married Stefan Zeller.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.4.2. Maria Margaretha Zimmermann, nee Wagner, 5-31-1937--, the second of six children of Leopold Wagner and Maria Zäzilia Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 11-7-1959 in Rettigheim, Maria Margaretha Wagner married Hartmut Zimmermann who was born in Bad Kreuzn, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.4.3. Stefan Josef Wagner, 4-24-1940--, the third of six children of Leopold Wagner and Maria Zäzilia Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 4-22-1967 in Rettigheim, Stefan Josef Wagner married Irmgard Heim who was born in Östringen, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.4.4. Alois Wagner, 8-16-1943--, the fourth of six children of Leopold Wagner and Maria Zäzilia Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 10-22-1966 in Rettigheim, Alois Wagner married 1.2.3.7.1.4.8.4.5.4.4. Brigitte Ruth Bender, 12-25-1946--, who was born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.4.5. Albert Wagner, 4-10-1945--, the fifth of six children of Leopold Wagner and Maria Zäzilia Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 12-2-1967 in Rettigheim, Albert Wagner married Friederike E. Wabitsch who was born in Spielfeld, Austria.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.4.6. Paul Wagner, 6-16-1948--, the sixth of six children of Leopold Wagner and Maria Zäzilia Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 6-13-1968 in Rettigheim, Paul Wagner married Erna Tabor who was born in Malsch.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.8.5. Erna Maria Wagner, 8-31-1913--10-8-1978, the fifth of five children of Juliana Östringer and Stefan Wagner born in Rettigheim and died in Gengenbach, Germany. Erna never married. She was a nun at Gengenbach.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.9. Maria Theresia Östringer, 2-20-1884--, the ninth of ten children of Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamuf born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.3.10. Katharina Dumm, nee Östringer, 1-16-1888--3-19-1953, the tenth of ten children of Stefan Östringer and Juliana Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. On 2-7-1912 in Rettigheim, Katharina Östringer married 1.2.3.7.1.14.5.4.3. Ernst Dumm, 10-25-1884--1-4-1947, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a "Strassenwart"?? See 1.2.3.7.1.14.5.4.3. for line of descent for their one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.4. Josef Östringer, 8-3-1842--8-10-1842, the fourth of eight children of Katharina Barbara Werstein and Wilhelm Östringer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.5. Theresia Östringer, 7-14-1843--, the fifth of eight children of Katharina Barbara Werstein and Wilhelm Östringer born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.6. Regina Östringer, 1-5-1846--, the sixth of eight children of Katharina Barbara Werstein and Wilhelm Östringer born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.7. Juliana Östringer, 9-21-1848--7-24-1905, the seventh of eight children of Katharina Barbara Werstein and Wilhelm Östringer born and died in Rettigheim. Juliana never married. She died of TB.

1.2.3.4.8.6.8.8. Wilhelm Östringer, 8-6-1851--6-15-1852, the eighth of eight children of Katharina Barbara Werstein and Wilhelm Östringer born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.9. Regina Werstein, 8-20-1813--5-13-1814, born and died in Rettigheim. The ninth of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the third child by Regina Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10. Stefan Werstein, 5-13-1815--7-3-1883, born and died in Rettigheim. The tenth of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the fourth child by Regina Reiss. On 11-3-1840 in Rettigheim, Stefan Werstein married 1.1.2.1.3.9.2.2. Maria Theresia Bender, 7-30-1820--11-18-1900, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 23. Stefan Werstein and Maria Theresia Bender had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2. Valentin Werstein, 8-29-1844--4-6-1921, the second of four children of Stefan Werstein and Maria Theresia Bender born and died in Rettigheim. On 4-15-1869 in Rettigheim, Valentin Werstein married Maria Anna Schmitt, 9-14-1847--12-17-1908, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the daughter of Nikolaus Schmitt and Juliana Werstein. Valentin and his sister, Maria Rosa went in 1865 to America, returned however again. He was a shoemaker and "Rosenwirt" (Rose host) and lived at Malscher Str. 24. He had heart disease. Maria Anna had lung ailments. Valentin Werstein and Maria Anna Schmitt had the following nine children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.1. Rosa Werstein, 1-9-1870--, the first of nine children of Valentin Werstein and Maria Anna Schmitt born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.2. Maria Anna Wittemann, nee Werstein, 8-26-1871--, the second of nine children of Valentin Werstein and Maria Anna Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 10-30-1894 in Rettigheim, Maria Anna Werstein married Friedrich Wittemann who was born in Mingolsheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.3. Josef Herman Werstein, 3-13-1873--, the third of nine children of Valentin Werstein and Maria Anna Schmitt born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.4. Thekla Reiss, nee Werstein, 3-21-1875--8-13-1940, the fourth of nine children of Valentin Werstein and Maria Anna Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-6-1897 in Rettigheim, Thekla Werstein married 1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6. Josef Reiss, 5-21-1867--1-11-1952, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a master butcher and was on the city council. He lived at Rotenberger Str. 48. See 1.2.3.4.8.1.4.6.6. for line of descent for eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.5. Juliana Werstein, 2-10-1877--2-8-1951, the fifth of nine children of Valentin Werstein and Maria Anna Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim. Juliana never married and was a sewer.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.6. Angelina Gerlach, nee Werstein, 11-26-1878--3-28-1956, the sixth of nine children of Valentin Werstein and Maria Anna Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim. On 6-23-1903 in Rettigheim, Angelina Werstein married Adolf Alexander Gerlach, 6-13-1873--5-21-1935, who was born in Schweidnitz, Germany and died in Rettigheim. Adolf was a painter ("Maler"). Angelina Werstein and Adolf Alexander Gerlach had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.6.1. Kurt Wendelin Gerlach, 6-11-1904--3-20-1913, the first of six children of Angelina Werstein and Adolf Alexander Gerlach born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.6.2. Hermann Gerlach, 11-9-1905--1905, the second of six children of Angelina Werstein and Adolf Alexander Gerlach born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.6.5. Philomena Juliana Gerlach, 9-21-1910--, the fifth of six children of Angelina Werstein and Adolf Alexander Gerlach born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.6.6. Gottfried Valentin Gerlach, 8-14-1913--10-17-1943, born in Rettigheim and the 6th of six children of Adolf Alexander Gerlach and Angelina Werstein. Gottfried Gerlach died as a German soldier in Russia in Germany's invasion of that country during WW II. Gottfried Gerlach is my Bender / Blaies generation's 7th cousin, 1 generation removed.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.7. Hedwig Hipp, nee Werstein, 2-29-1880--1-20-1928, the seventh of nine children of Valentin Werstein and Maria Anna Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim. On 4-17-1909 in Rettigheim, Hedwig Werstein married Heinrich Jakob Hipp who was born in Ringingen. Heinrich Jacob was a teacher in Unterschwazach at the normal school and later a teacher in Malsch. Hedwig Werstein and Heinrich Jakob Hipp had the following three children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.7.1. Hermann A. Heinrich Hipp, 1-26-1910--, the first of three children of Hedwig Werstein and Heinrich Jakob Hipp born in Unterschwarzach. On 6-25-1939 in Rettigheim, Hermann A. Heinrich Hipp married 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.4.5. Thekla Susanna Bender, 2-5-1911--9-28-1994, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Karlsruhe, Baden. He was a technical instructor and lived at Rotenberger Str. 33. See 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.4.5. for line of descent for their three children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.7.2. Afra Schmitt, nee Hipp, 12-22-1912--4-1-1993, the second of three children of Hedwig Werstein and Heinrich Jakob Hipp born in Billafingen/Owing., Germany and died in Rettigheim. On 2-9-1935 in Rettigheim, Afra Hipp married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.4.6.8. Nikolaus Schmitt, 6-29-1903--6-24-1964, who was born and died in Rettigheim. See 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.4.6.8. for line of descent for their one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.7.3. Edwin Hipp, nee Hipp, 10-15-1915--, the third of three children of Hedwig Werstein and Heinrich Jakob Hipp born in Unterschwarzach. Edwin Hipp married Waltrad Hipp, 2-26-1928--, who was born in Frankenberg, Sachsen, Germany. Edwin Hipp and Waltrad Hipp had the following two children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.7.3.1. Lothar Hipp, 7-22-1947--, the first of two children of Edwin Hipp and Waltrad Hipp born in Östringen, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.7.3.2. Klaus Hipp, 5-6-1953--, the second of two children of Edwin Hipp and Waltrad Hipp born in Heidelberg. Klaus Hipp married a woman by the name of Ulrike, surname unknown.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.8. Emilia Werstein, 10-9-1883--2-15-1913, the eighth of nine children of Valentin Werstein and Maria Anna Schmitt born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. Emilia Werstein had one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.8.1. Erwin Robert Werstein, 2-10-1913--4-22-1913, the only child of Emilia Werstein born and died in Langenbrücken, Baden. He died of blood poisoning.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.2.9. Gottfried Werstein, 1-10-1888--11-7-1934, the ninth of nine children of Valentin Werstein and Maria Anna Schmitt born in Rettigheim and died in Frankford, Germany. On 12-28-1912 in Rettigheim, Gottfried Werstein married Josefine Kastl who was born in Pilsen, Germany

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3. [Maria] Rosa Reiss, nee Werstein, 2-5-1848--6-23-1922, the third of four children of Stefan Werstein and Maria Theresia Bender born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-4-1871 or 4-5-1870 in Rettigheim, Rosa Werstein married 1.1.2.3.4.8.7.3.4. Josef Reiss, 7-7-1844--3-2-1895, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the son of Johann Reiss and Susanna Kretz. He was a "Ziegler" and lived at Östringer Str. 27.29. He died of TB. Rosa and her brother, Valentin went in 1865 to America, returned however again. Rosa died of heart disease. Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss had the following ten children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.1. Valentin Reiss, 2-16-1872--6-30-1938, the first of ten children of Maria Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. He was a farmer and a stone breaker and lived at Mingolsheimer Str. 6. On 4-29-1899 in Rettigheim, Valentin Reiss married 1.1.1.3.2.11.3.1.4.2. Walburga Dumm, 2-11-1872--11-2-1908, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Walburga died of TB. See 1.1.1.3.2.11.3.1.4.2. for line of descent for their two children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.2. Anna Reiss, 12-30-1873--3-27-1955, the second of ten children of Maria Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss born in Rettigheim and died in Karlsruhe, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.3. Josef Reiss, 8-7-1875--6-24-1927, the third of ten children of Maria Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-10-1902 in Rettigheim, Josef Reiss married 1.2.3.7.5.7.8.1.2. Augusta Kamuf, 5-27-1880--6-21-1950, the second of two children of Johann Kamuf and Maria Eva Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. He was a bricklayer and lived at Östringer Str. 40. He died of apoplex. Josef Reiss and Augusta Kamuf had the following seven children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.3.1. Ida Reiss, 2-11-1903--, the first of seven children of Josef Reiss and Augusta Kamuf born in Rettigheim. Ida went to America.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.3.2. Severin Reiss, 12-17-1904--9-28-1968, the second of seven children of Josef Reiss and Augusta Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-21-1936 in Rettigheim, Severin Reiss married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.3.6. Veronika Kamuf, 11-28-1913--6-9-1995, who was born and died in Rettigheim. He was a shoe factory worker and lived at Östringer Str. 40. See 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.3.6. for the line of descent for their three children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.3.3. Anna Reiss, 12-31-1905--2-20-1906, the third of seven children of Josef Reiss and Augusta Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.3.4. Martha Schmitt, nee Reiss, 9-28-1907--9-13-1983, the fourth of seven children of Josef Reiss and Augusta Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. On 9-13-1932 in Rettigheim, Martha Reiss married 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7.5. Albert Schmitt, 7-11-1908--9-9-1943, who was born in Rettigheim and died as a German soldier in WW II in Bjelyj, Russia. He lived at Gotthard Schuler Str. 7. See 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.6.7.5. for the line of descent for their three children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.3.5. Juliana Reiss, 12-8-1909--, the fifth of seven children of Josef Reiss and Augusta Kamuf born in Rettigheim. Juliana went to America.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.3.6. Oswald Reiss, 10-9-1911--6-15-1988, the sixth of seven children of Josef Reiss and Augusta Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. On 3-15-1943 in Rettigheim, Oswald Reiss married Greta Adam who was born in Kulmbach, Bavaria. Oswald was the mayor in Rettigheim from 1953 to 1971.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.3.7. Robert Reiss, 5-14-1914--10-2-1980, the seventh of seven children of Josef Reiss and Augusta Kamuf born in Rettigheim and died in Fellbach/Stuttgart, Württemberg, Germany. On 11-27-1954 in Altötting, Germany, Robert Reiss married Agnes Cäzilia Bischoff.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.4. Stefan Reiss, 2-3-1877--3-9-1950, the fourth of ten children of Maria Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. He was a cigar maker and lived at Friedhof Str. 6. On 11-17-1906 in Rettigheim, Stefan Reiss married 1.4.3.2.3.3.4.4.2.3. Rosa Metzger, 9-23-1881--8-17-1914, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Rosa died of a stomach ailment. See 1.4.3.2.3.3.4.4.2.3. for line of descent for their one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5. Ferdinand Reiss, 8-30-1878--10-24-1939, the fifth of ten children of Maria Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. On 5-30-1908 in Rettigheim, Ferdinand Reiss married 1.1.1.1.2.3.4.6.2.2.3. Agnes Brückmann, 5-24-1881--2-23-1947, who was born and died in Rettigheim and the daughter of Josef Brückmann and Amalie Dumm. He was a cigar maker and farmer and lived at Östringer Str. 4. Ferdinand Reiss and Agnes Brückmann had the following five children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.1. Raimund Reiss, 6-20-1909--7-29-1964, the first of five children of Ferdinand Reiss and Agnes Brückmann born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 10-24-1936 in Rettigheim, Raimund Reiss married Anna Becker, 5-20-1911--10-20-1996, who was born in Östringen and died in Langenbrücken, Baden. He was a worker and a dealer and lived at Östringer Str. 31. Raimund Reiss and Anna Becker had the following two children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.1.1. Anita Elisabeth Becker, nee Reiss, 11-23-1937--, the first child of Raimund Reiss and Anna Becker born in Rettigheim. On 8-26-1961 in Rettigheim, Anita Elisabeth Reiss married Claus Becker who was born in Östringen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.1.2. Baldur Roland Reiss, 7-28-1939--, the second child of Raimund Reiss and Anna Becker born in Rettigheim. On 8-14-1965 in Rettigheim, Baldur Roland Reiss married Margot Rühl who was born in Mühlhausen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.2. Hermann Josef Reiss, 3-13-1911--12-6-1968, the second of five children of Ferdinand Reiss and Agnes Brückmann born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-20-1934 in Rettigheim, Hermann Josef Reiss married 1.1.4.3.3.5.2.2.6.4.1. Regina Reiss, 7-18-1912--7-10-1990, who was born and died in Rettigheim and was the daughter of Johann Reiss and Elisabeth Metzger. He was a buyer/grocer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 20. Hermann Josef Reiss and Regina Reiss had the following four children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.2.1. Werner Georg Reiss, 10-1-1935--1-26-1986, the first of four children of Hermann Josef Reiss and Regina Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. Werner was an electrician and never married.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.2.2. August Ferdinand Reiss, 5-20-1939--, the second of four children of Hermann Josef Reiss and Regina Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 5-21-1960 in Rettigheim, August Ferdinand Reiss married Ingrid Burand.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.2.3. Ursula Amalia Östringer, nee Reiss, 12-1-1946--, the third of four children of Hermann Josef Reiss and Regina Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 4-28-1967 in Rettigheim, Ursula Amalia Reiss married Richard Östringer who was born in Malschenberg, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.2.4. Helmut Reiss, 1-30-1951--, the fourth of four children of Hermann Josef Reiss and Regina Reiss born in Rettigheim. On 7-29-1988 in Rettigheim, Helmut Reiss married Manuela Krauth.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.3. Georg Reiss, 3-29-1913--2-29-1968, the third of five children of Ferdinand Reiss and Agnes Brückmann born in Rettigheim and died in Güterslo---, Germany. Georg never married and was a butcher.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.4. Maria Elisabeth Kleinlagel, nee Reiss, 3-12-1916--3-21-1982, the fourth of four children of Hermann Josef Reiss and Regina Reiss who was born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 12-8-1939 in Rettigheim, Maria Elisabeth Reiss married 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.10. Josef Kleinlagel , 7-29-1907--12-1947, who was a buyer. Josef Kleinlagel was born in Rettigheim and died in camp in Saratow, Russia as a German soldier in WW II. It may be that Josef might have been a prisoner of war and died in an internment camp in Russia. Josef Kleinlagel is my Bender / Blaies generation's 9th cousin, 2 generations removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. Maria Elisabeth Reiss and Josef Kleinlagel had one child. See 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.1.4.10. for the line of descent for their one child.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.5.5. Amalia Rosa Dumm, nee Reiss, 10-27-1917--8-3-1980, the fifth of five children of Ferdinand Reiss and Agnes Brückmann born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. On 10-13-1947 in Rettigheim, Amalia Rosa Reiss married 1.2.3.7.1.14.5.4.3.1. Karl Dumm, 10-13-1922--, who was born in Rettigheim. Karl was adopted. His parents were Fridolin Hollinger and Berta Wiessler, Burg bei Freiburg. He was a Karl was a postman - "Briefträger". No issue.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.6. Lorenz Reiss, 8-10-1880--12-23-1942, the sixth of ten children of Maria Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. He was a bricklayer and lived at Friedhofstr. 7. On 6-27-1908 in Rettigheim, Lorenz Reiss married 1.2.2.1.4.3.12.1.2.3. Maria Helene Wittmeier, 11-14-1885--11-26-1970, the third of five children of Jakob Wittmeier and Sophia Kamuf born and died in Rettigheim. He was a bricklayer and lived at Friedhofstr. 7. Lorenz Reiss and Helene Wittmeier had the following six children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.6.1. Maria Sofia Reiss, 6-6-1909--9-1-1985, the first of six children of Lorenz Reiss and Helene Wittmeier born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg. Maria never married and was a cigar factory worker.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.6.2. Johanna Kleinlagel, nee Reiss, 7-12-1910--, the second of six children of Lorenz Reiss and Helene Wittmeier born in Rettigheim. On 6-1-1935 in Rettigheim, Johanna Reiss married 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.6. Franz Kleinlagel, 10-4-1906--12-31-1945, who was born in Rettigheim and died as a German soldier in WW II on the Russian Front. He was a shoe factory worker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 34. See 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.5.8.6. for line of descent for their three children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.6.3. Heinrich Reiss, 9-17-1912--11-22-1941, the third of six children of Lorenz Reiss and Helene Wittmeier born in Rettigheim and died in Stewastopol, Germany. Heinrich never married and was a painter. He died as a German soldier in WW II. Heinrich Reiss is my Bender / Blaies generation's 7th cousin, 1 generation removed. Heinrich Reiss' name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.6.4. Ignaz Lorenz Reiss, 11-22-1914--, the fourth of six children of Lorenz Reiss and Helene Wittmeier born in Rettigheim. On 11-25-1943 in Rettigheim, Ignaz Lorenz Reiss married 1.1.1.1.2.3.4.6.2.2.1.7. Johanna Amalia Reiss, 9-20-1916--4-7-1992, who was born in Rettigheim and died in Heidelberg.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.6.5. Helene Rosa Wagner, nee Reiss, 9-1-1919--3-25-1992, the fifth of six children of Lorenz Reiss and Helene Wittmeier born in Rettigheim and died in Bruchsal. On 8-28-1948 in Rettigheim, Helene Rosa Reiss married Josef Wagner. Josef was a brick layer.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.6.6. Ewald Michael Reiss, 10-29-1924--8-3-1943, the sixth of six children of Lorenz Reiss and Helene Wittmeier born in Rettigheim and died most likely as a German soldier in Belgrade, Hungary in WW II. Ewald never married and was a shoe factory worker. Ewald Michael Reiss is my Bender / Blaies generation's 7th cousin, 1 generation removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.7. Josef Reiss, 3-24-1886--3-24-1886, the seventh of ten children of Maria Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.8. Rosa Reiss, 6-7-1887--11-13-1923, the eighth of ten children of Maria Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. Rosa never married and died of heart disease and epilepsy.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.9. Juliana Bös, nee Reiss, 2-24-1889--11-25-1969, the ninth of ten children of Maria Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-15-1913 in Rettigheim, Juliana Reiss married 1.1.1.3.3.3.5.3.3.2.6. Josef Bös, 10-27-1886--1-28-1947, the sixth of seven children of Viktoria Reiss and Johann Georg Bös born and died in Rettigheim and the son of Johann Bös and Viktoria Reiss. Josef was a cigarmaker and lived at Östringer Str. 29. Juliana Reiss and Josef Bös had the following eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.9.1. Wilhelm Josef Bös, 12-7-1914--, the first of eight children of Juliana Reiss and Josef Bös born in Rettigheim. Wilhelm never married.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.9.2. Eugen Bös, 12-13-1919--4-10-1945, the second of eight children of Juliana Reiss and Josef Bös born in Rettigheim. He was a German soldier and died in the military reservation hospital in Schmallenbert/Sauerland Germany in WW II. Eugen never married and was a worker. Eugen Bös is my Bender / Blaies generation's 7th cousin, 1 generation removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.9.3. Maria Morlock, nee Bös, 1-22-1921--2-5-1989, the third of eight children of Juliana Reiss and Josef Bös born in Rettigheim and died in Pforzheim, Baden. On 3-8-1960 in Rettigheim, Maria Bös married Alfred Morlock who was born in Hohenwart/Pforzheim, Baden.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.9.4. Karl Bös, 3-27-1923--8-20-1944, the fourth of eight children of Juliana Reiss and Josef Bös born in Rettigheim and died as a German soldier in WW II in Kanal, France. Karl was a factory worker at Matrose. Karl Bös is my Bender / Blaies generation's 7th cousin, 1 generation removed. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.9.5. Helmut Heinrich Bös, 3-15-1925--6-9-1984, the fifth of eight children of Juliana Reiss and Josef Bös born and died in Rettigheim. On 10-6-1951 in Rettigheim, Helmut Heinrich Bös married Anna Schenk who was born in Öfflingen.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.9.6. Rosa Bös, 7-21-1927--, the sixth of eight children of Juliana Reiss and Josef Bös born in Rettigheim. Rosa never married.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.9.7. Johanna Hess, nee Bös, 3-2-1929--, the seventh of eight children of Juliana Reiss and Josef Bös born in Rettigheim. On 12-31-1955 in Rettigheim, Johanna Bös married Manfred Hess who was born in Kronau, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.9.8. Franz Bös, 5-1-1935--, the eighth of eight children of Juliana Reiss and Josef Bös born in Rettigheim. On 3-29-1974 in Rettigheim, Franz Bös married Anna Bechtler who was born in Kronau, Germany.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.3.10. Unknown Reiss, 5-24-1894--5-24-1894, a daughter, the tenth of ten children of Maria Rosa Werstein and Josef Reiss born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.4.8.6.10.4. Stefan Werstein, 2-14-1851--7-14-1924, the fourth of four children of Stefan Werstein and Maria Theresia Bender born and died in Rettigheim. He was a master shoemaker and a member of the council. He lived at Östringer Str. 27. On 5-9-1876 in Rettigheim, Stefan Werstein married 1.2.3.7.5.7.5.6. Maria Anna Förderer, 3-31-1853--4-17-1919, who was born and died in Rettigheim. See 1.2.3.7.5.7.5.6. for line of descent for their eight children.

1.2.3.4.8.6.11. Maria Theresia Rudolf, nee Werstein, 11-14-1817--3-16-1863, born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch. The eleventh of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the fifth of seven children by Regina Reiss. On 9-12-1841 in Rettigheim, Maria Theresia Werstein married Franz Josef Rudolf.

1.2.3.4.8.6.12. Georg Josef Werstein, 3-31-1820--4-25-1820, born and died in Rettigheim. The 12th of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the sixth of seven children by Regina Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.6.13. Nikolaus Werstein, 12-5-1821--3-24-1824, born and died in Rettigheim. The 13th of 13 children of Johann Georg Werstein and the seventh of seven children by Regina Reiss.

1.2.3.4.8.7. Maria Julinana Werstein, 11-28-1773--9-4-1799, the seventh of seven children of Maria Eva Metzger and Franz Werstein born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.5. Maria Christina Bender, 12-25-1697--, the fifth of seven children of Andreas Bender and Anna Maria Bender, a Christmas baby, born in Rettigheim, Baden.

In 1726 in Rettigheim, Maria Margaretha Bender married her second husband, Johannes Georg Gundrum, 8-23-1697--12-28-1742, who was born and died in Rettigheim and was a " Strumpfstricker " - sock knitter and lived at Malscher Str. 11. They had six children.

Maria Margaretha Bender's third husband whom she married on 4-25-1747 in Rettigheim was Johann Ehringer, c. 1689--, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Johann Ehringer, 1688--8-8-1772, who was born and died in Rettigheim. Johann was a farmer, weaver, and a Host for "Zum Grünen Baum" (at the Green Tree), which is an Inn. Johann Eringer was living at Malscher Str. 7/9 and a widower when he married Eva Katharina Kamuf. He was 82 years old when he died. Maria Margaretha died, in the child bed, "in puerpuerico" at the birth of her last and only child by Johann Ehringer. Maria Margaretha Bender had eleven total children listed below, four by Johannes Georg Layer, six by Johannes Georg Gundrum and one by Johann Ehringer.

1.2.3.6.1. Maria Eva Werstein, nee Layer, 1-30-1724--9-29-1763, the first of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the first of four by Johannes Georg Layer born in Malschenberg and died in Malsch. In 1749 in Malsch, Maria Eva Layer married Johann Adam Werstein, 10-1720--1-13-1791, who was born and died in Malsch. Maria Eva Layer and Johann Adam Werstein had the following five children.

1.2.3.6.1.1. Maria Catharina Werstein, nee Werstein, 9-23-1751--2-18-1780, the first of five children of Maria Eva Layer and Johann Adam Werstein born and died in Malsch. On 2-7-1780 in Malsch, Maria Catharina Werstein married Johann Kaspar Werstein, 9-25-1753--5-16-1816, who was born and died in Malsch. Maria Catharina Werstein and Johann Kaspar Werstein had the following seven children.

1.2.3.6.1.1.1. Johann Christoph Werstein, 10-1-1780--, the first of seven children of Maria Catharina Werstein and Johann Kaspar Werstein born in Malsch.

1.2.3.6.1.1.2. Maria Juliana Laier, nee Werstein, 7-21-1783--12-9-1835, the second of seven children of Maria Catharina Werstein and Johann Kaspar Werstein born and died in Malsch. Maria Juliana Werstein married Johann Nicolaus Laier.

1.2.3.6.1.1.3. Johann Jakob Werstein, 10-17-1784--, the third of seven children of Maria Catharina Werstein and Johann Kaspar Werstein born in Malsch.

1.2.3.6.1.1.4. Catharina Barbara Werstein, 6-2-1787--, the fourth of seven children of Maria Catharina Werstein and Johann Kaspar Werstein born in Malsch.

1.2.3.6.1.1.5. Ignaz Werstein, 7-26-1788--, the fifth of seven children of Maria Catharina Werstein and Johann Kaspar Werstein born in Malsch.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6. Maria Anna Seitz, nee Knopf, nee Werstein, 6-5-1792--, the sixth of seven children of Maria Catharina Werstein and Johann Kaspar Werstein born and died in Malsch. On 1-22-1821 in Malsch, Maria Anna Werstein married Johann Jakob Seitz, 4-26-1790--2-12-1822, who was born and died in Malsch. After Johann died, Maria Anna Werstein on 11-12-1822 in Malsch, married Franz Anton Knopf, 6-14-1797--10-13-1872, who was born and died in Malsch. Maria Anna Werstein had one child by Johann Jakob Seitz.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1. Jakob Seitz, 4-11-1821--5-22-1889, the only child of Maria Anna Werstein and Johann Jakob Seitz born in Malsch and died in Wiesloch, Germany. On 1-25-1848 in Malsch, Jakob Seitz married Friederika Braun, 12-11-1827--11-12-1850, who was born and died in Malsch. Jakob Seitz and Friederika Braun had at least one child. On 8-13-1865 in Wiesloch, Jakob Seitz married Christina Zrkel, 3-2-1832--7-29-1889, who was born and died in Wiesloch. Jakob Seitz had the following five children, one by Friederika Braun and four by Christina Zrkel.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.1. Margaretha Bos, nee Seitz, 10-28-1848--, the only known child of Jakob Seitz and Friederika Braun born and died in Wiesloch. On 11-22-1873 in Wiesloch, Margaretha Seitz married Philipp Bos.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2. Andreas Seitz, 12-24-1857--3-12-1909, the second of five children of Jakob Seitz and the first of four by Christina Zrkel born in Wiesloch and died in Mannheim. On 4-1-1882 in Wiesloch, Andreas Seitz married Maria Karntel, 8-26-1854--7-28-1925, born in Wiesloch and died in Mannheim. Andreas Seitz and Maria Karntel had the following five children.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.1. Jakob Seitz, the first of five children of Andreas Seitz and Maria Karntel.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.2. Rosa Stolzenbach, nee Seitz, the second of five children of Andreas Seitz and Maria Karntel died in Mannheim. Rosa Seitz married a man by the name of Stolzenbach, given name unknown.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.3. Karl Seitz, the third of five children of Andreas Seitz and Maria Karntel born in Mannheim.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.4. Konstantin Seitz, 1-1-1883--, the fourth of five children of Andreas Seitz and Maria Karntel born in Mannheim.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5. Andreas Anton Seitz, 1-13-1894--9-24-1918, the fifth of five children of Andreas Seitz and Maria Karntel born in Mannheim and died as a German soldier in The Great War in France. Andreas Anton Seitz had a child by Elisabeth Klumb, 10-16-1896--8-19-1964, who was born in Seckerheim and died in Heuweler. Andreas Anton Seitz is my Bender / Blaies generation's 8th cousin 2 generations removed.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5.1. Rosa Meixner, nee Weniger, nee Klumb, 4-25-1919--6-14-2003, the child of Andreas Anton Seitz and Elisabeth Klumb born in Mannheim and died in Freiburg. On 7-15-1939 in Mannheim, Rosa Klumb married Willi Adam Weniger, 4-22-1916--7-18-1941, who was born in Karlsruhe and died as a German soldier in WW II in Andrzejowize, Ukraine, Russia. On 10-22-1947 in Mannheim, Rosa Klumb married Willi Friedrich Meixner, 2-24-1921--, who was born in Ladenburg, Germany. Rosa Klumb is my Bender / Blaies generation's 9th cousin, 1 generation removed. Rosa Klumb and Willi Adam Weniger had one child.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5.1.1. Willi Anton Jurgen Wenger, 8-1-1941--, the only child of Rosa Klumb and Willi Adam Weniger born in Mannheim. On 1-21-1965 in Heunweiler,Germany, Willi Anton Jurgen Wenger married Ruth Johanna Grimminger, 7-23-1931--, who was born in Altglashutten, Germany. Willi Anton Jurgen Wenger and Ruth Johanna Grimminger had the following three children.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5.1.1.1. Birget Maria Fehrenbach, nee Wenger, 10-25-1965--, the first of three children of Willi Anton Jurgen Wenger and Ruth Johanna Grimminger born in Freiberg. On 6-18-1993 in Heunweiler,Germany, Birget Maria Wenger married Martin Fehrenbach, 3-11-1962--, who was born in Untersimonswald, Germany. Birget Maria Wenger and Martin Fehrenbach had the following two children.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5.1.1.1.1. Annika Ruth Fehrenbach, 12-8-1993--, the first of two children of Birget Maria Wenger and Martin Fehrenbach born in Freiburg, Germany.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5.1.1.1.2. Jan Oliver Fehrenbach, 11-4-1996--, the second of two children of Birget Maria Wenger and Martin Fehrenbach born in Freiburg, Germany.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5.1.1.2. Annette Wenger, 11-28-1968--, the second of three children of Willi Anton Jurgen Wenger and Ruth Johanna Grimminger born in Freiberg.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5.1.1.3. Axel Wenger, 4-6-1970--, the third of three children of Willi Anton Jurgen Wenger and Ruth Johanna Grimminger born in Freiberg. On 5-5-1994 in Heunweiler, Germany, Axel Wenger married Patricia Melanie Koch, 2-6-1971--, who was born in Freiberg, Germany. Axel Wenger and Patricia Melanie Koch had the following three children.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5.1.1.3.1. Lukus Jurgen Wenger, 5-23-1993--, the first of three children of Axel Wenger and Patricia Melanie Koch born in Freiberg.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5.1.1.3.2. Natascha Wenger, 1-24-1995--, the second of three children of Axel Wenger and Patricia Melanie Koch born in Freiberg.

1.2.3.6.1.1.6.1.2.5.1.1.3.3. Ines Bettna Wenger, 2-13-2003--, the third of three children of Axel Wenger and Patricia Melanie Koch born in Freiberg.

1.2.3.6.2. Eva Margaretha Layer, 2-4-1726--, the second of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the second of four by Johannes Georg Layer born in Malsch.

1.2.3.6.3. Johann Stephan Layer, 4-2-1729--, the third of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the third of four by Johannes Georg Layer born in Malsch. On 8-18-1761 in Malsch, Johann Stephan Layer married Elisabetha Reichel.

1.2.3.6.4. Maria Elisabeth Layer, 1-16-1734--9-16-1735, the fourth of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the fourth of four by Johannes Georg Layer born and died in Malsch.

1.2.3.6.5. Georg Simon Gundrum, 10-28-1727--, the fifth of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the first of six by Johannes Georg Gundrum born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.6.6. Johann Martin Gundrum, 10-17-1729--, the sixth of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the second of six Johannes Georg Gundrum born in Rettigheim. On 1-1754 in Östringen, Johann Martin Gundrum married Anna Maria Settele, 6-14-1729--12-8-1796, who was born and died in Östringen. Johann Martin Gundrum was a Strumfstricker, sock knitter and lived at Malscher Str. 11. Johann Martin Gundrum and Anna Maria Settele had the following five children. The surname is spelled either Gundrum or Guntrum.

1.2.3.6.6.1. Maria Barbara Gundrum, 12-13-1754--12-20-1754, the first of five children of Johann Martin Gundrum and Anna Maria Settele born and died in Östringen.

1.2.3.6.6.2. Johann Gundrum, 8-12-1757--, the second of five children of Johann Martin Gundrum and Anna Maria Settele born in Östringen.

1.2.3.6.6.3. Katharina Barbara Gundrum, 2-12-1760--, the third of five children of Johann Martin Gundrum and Anna Maria Settele born in Östringen.

1.2.3.6.6.4. Margaretha Gundrum, 1766--12-26-1823, the fourth of five children of Johann Martin Gundrum and Anna Maria Settele born in Östringen and died in Mingolsheim.

1.2.3.6.6.5. Valentin Gundrum, 1770--, the fifth of five children of Johann Martin Gundrum and Anna Maria Settele.

1.2.3.6.7. Johann Georg Gundrum, 12-13-1731--, the seventh of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the third of six by Johannes Georg Gundrum born in Rettigheim. On 4-10-1758 in Malsch, Johann Georg Gundrum married Maria Viktoria Utz, 1738--, who was the widow of Christoph Huber aus Ablach/Schwaben when she married Johann Georg Gundrum. The surname is spelled either Gundrum or Guntrum.

1.2.3.6.8. Maria Katharina Benz, nee Gundrum, 1734--2-7-1772, the eighth of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the fourth of six by Johannes Georg Gundrum born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. Maria Katharina Gundrum married Johann Martin Benz who was born in Östringen and was a shoemaker.

1.2.3.6.9. Johann Adam Guntrum, 12-11-1737--3-27-1799, the ninth of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the fifth of six by Johannes Georg Gundrum born in Rettigheim and died in Mingolsheim.

1.2.3.6.10. Maria Eva Gundrum, 4-12-1741--5-11-1751, the tenth of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the sixth of six by Johannes Georg Gundrum born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.6.11. Maria Apollonia Eringer, 3-2-1748--, the eleventh of eleven children of Maria Margaretha Bender and the only child by her third husband, Johann Ehringer born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7. Johann Adam Bender, 7-20-1707--4-4-1772, the seventh of seven children of Andreas Bender and Anna Maria Bender, born in Tiefenbach and died in Rettigheim, Baden. In 1728, Johannes Adam Bender married Anna Eva Metzger, 3-19-1707--5-1-1772, born in Malsch, Baden and died in Rettigheim. start here  [There is some data that says the name of Johann's wife was Anna Eve Schaffner, 1706--5-4-1772, who died in Rettigheim.]  Anna Eva Metzger was the daughter of Johann Georg Metzger and Anna Barbara, surname unknown. Johannes Adam Bender was a farmer and a Schultheiss and lived at Rotenberger Str. 29/31. Johannes Adam Bender and Anna Eva Metzger had the following six children.

1.2.3.7.1. Johann Georg Bender, 5-8-1729--4-6-1802, the first of six children of Johannes Adam Bender and Anna Eva Metzger born and died in Rettigheim, Baden. Johann Georg was a farmer and was living on Rotenberger Str. He married first in Rettigheim on 1-14-1755, his 4th cousin, one generation removed 1.1.2.1.1.7. Maria Anna Bender, 6-1-1738--12-17-1758. On 2-20-1759 in Rettigheim, Johann Georg Bender married Anna Eva Gross, 6-20-1741--2-6-1764, who was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim. Anna Eva Gross was the daughter of Konrad Gorss and Anna Margaretha Spieler. Anna Eva Gross, one of ten siblings was also the sister-in-law of 1.1.1.1.2.3. Franz Nikolaus Bender. On 5-6-1764 in Rettigheim, Johann Georg Bender married Maria Anna Liedel, 7-29-1741--1-9-1810, who was born in Östringen and died in Malsch.

Johann Georg Bender had 14 children by his three wives: one by his first wife, Maria Anna Bender, three by his second wife, Anna Eva Gross and ten by his third wife, Maria Anna Liedel.

1.2.3.7.1.1. Maria Juliana Wagner, nee Bender, 8-24-1758--3-25-1834, the first of fourteen of Johann Georg Bender and only child by his first wife, Maria Anna Bender born and died in Rettigheim. Maria Juliana Bender married Johann Wagner, 1-27-1756--12-16-1813, in Rettigheim on 3-1-1778. Johann Wagner was the son of Christoph Wagner and Maria Deschner. Johann was born and died in Rettigheim. The family book notes say that Maria Juliana's husband, Johann Wagner, 1756--1813, participated in Napoleon's Russian campaign in 1812 and was listed as "is fallen". He died in Rettigheim the following year so "is fallen" most likely meant that he was wounded and sent home to die. Maria Juliana Wagner, nee Bender is my Bender / Blaies generation's 3rd cousin, 5 generations removed.

You might wonder why Johann, the father of six children would go off with the French Army to invade Russia at 56 years of age. His sons were grown and Napoleon might have paid a lot of money for soldiers. Some time ago, I was getting a haircut in the world famous Pat's Barber shop in Wayne, PA and a Frenchman was also getting his hair cut. He told me that at that time in history, Napoleon paid a lot of money to be one of his soldiers, meaning paid service was a new concept in the military. I do not know that much about German history at that time but my guess is that when an army marches down the village main street you did what they told you to do or you died. It may not have mattered if it was a French Army or your own army. This may be some vague explanation of why Johann did this. Maria Juliana Bender and Johann Wagner had the following six children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1. Johann Martin Wagner, 1-2-1779--1-11-1845, the first of six children of Maria Juliana Bender and Johann Wagner, born and died in Rettigheim. Johann Martin Wagner married Maria Eva Müller, 10-7-1782--10-27-1862, on 11-1-1803 in Rettigheim. Maria Eva Müller was born in Malschenberg, Baden and died in Rettigheim, Baden. She was the daughter of Matthais Müller and Maria Bellermann. Johann was a Telonarius/Stabhalter or a Vogt/Schultheiss and lived on Rotenberger Str. 32. They had the following six children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.1. Barbara Metzger, nee Wagner, 12-2-1804--4-16-1850, the first of six children of Johann Martin Wagner and Maria Eva Müller born and died in Rettigheim. Barbara married 1.1.2.1.6.1.3.5. Johann Nikolaus Metzger, 12-5-1801--12-22-1865, in Rettigheim on 1-8-1826. Nikolaus Metzger was born and died in Rettigheim. Nikolaus was a farmer and the family lived at Rotenberger Str. 25 in Rettigheim. This family seems to have had an very high infant mortality rate. Perhaps it was due to that time in history as Germany was still recovering from the effects of Napoleon's wars. See 1.1.2.1.6.1.3.5. for the line of descent for their ten children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.2. Johann Chrysostomus Wagner, 1-26-1808--11-1-1811, the second of six children of Johann Martin Wagner and Maria Eva Müller born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.3. Juliana Duffrin, nee Wagner, 1812--7-9-1886, the third of six children of Johann Martin Wagner and Maria Eva Müller born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch, Baden. On 2-13-1836 in in Rettigheim, Juliana Wagner married Johann Andreas Duffrin, 11-30-1779--8-4-1855, who was born and died in Malsch. Johann Andreas Duffrin was a Drehermeister [turnermaster].

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.4. Margarete Wagner, 8-17-1814--6-13-1817, the fourth of six children of Johann Martin Wagner and Maria Eva Müller born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5. Martin Wagner, 11-11-1817--2-23-1880, the fifth of six children of Johann Martin Wagner and Maria Eva Müller born and died in Rettigheim. Martin Wagner married 1.1.2.2.5.12.2.3. Cazilla Schmitt on 5-16-1845 in Rettigheim. Cazilla Schmitt, 10-9-1823--10-12-1899, born and died in Rettigheim was the daughter of Johann Schmitt and Katharina Ursula Bender. Martin Wagner was a farmer and lived at Rotenberger Str. 36 in Rettigheim. Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt had the following ten children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.1. Magdalena Wagner, 4-18-1846--9-29-1848, the first of ten children of Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.2. Franz Martin Wagner, 5-10-1848--6-7-1848, the second of ten children of Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.3. Juliana Wagner, 12-13-1849--7-5-1857, the third of ten children of Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.4. Georg Michael Wagner, 5-11-1852--3-29-1922, the fourth of ten children of Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim. Georg Michael Wagner married 1.2.3.4.8.1.5.3.9. Karoline Werstein, 5-10-1867--8-12-1940, on 8-11-1900 in Rettigheim. Karoline Werstein was the daughter of Franz Jakob Werstein and Karoline Weber. Georg Michael Wagner, was a Schneidermester and lived at Malscher Str. 9 and Malscher Str. 40. and his wife lived at Malscher Str. 9 in Rettigheim with his aunts, Berhardine and Rosa who were his mother's sisters. On 5-26-1889 in Rettigheim, Karoline Werstein married 1.2.3.4.8.1.7.4.2. Eduard Kleinlagel, 7-19-1866--4-27-1899. Georg Michael Wagner and Karoline Werstein had the following three children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.4.1. Klara Cazilia Barth, nee Wagner, 11-14-1901--7-7-1981, the first of three children of Georg Michael Wagner and Karoline Werstein's children born and died in Rettigheim. Klara Zazilia Wagner married 1.2.2.1.4.3.1.3.7.2. Hermann Barth on 5-22-1937 in Rettigheim. Hermann Barth is the son of Johannes Barth and Maria Kamuf. Hermann Barth, 10-17-1882--3-15-1961, was born and died in Rettigheim. Hermann Barth was a cigar maker and lived at Friedhof Str. 11 in Rettigheim. See 1.2.3.1.4.3.1.3.7.2. for the line of descent for their five children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.4.2. Rosa Wagner, 5-5-1903--8-30-1965, the second of three children of Georg Michael Wagner and Karoline Werstein born and died in Rettigheim. Rosa never married.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.4.3. Martin Wagner, 1-12-1910--1-2-1987, the third of three children of Georg Michael Wagner and Karoline Werstein born and died in Rettigheim. Martin Wagner married 1.4.3.2.3.2.1.3.5.5.2. Ida Kamuf on 5-16-1936 in Rettigheim, the daughter of Jakob Kamuf and Ottilie Kamuf. Ida Kamuf, 8-7-1913--2-18-1999, was born and died in Rettigheim. Martin Wagner was a "Schneider" (cutter) and lived at Malscher Str. 40. They had three children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.4.3.1. Ottilie Seltenreich, nee Wagner, 7-19-1937--, the first of three children of Martin Wagner and Ida Kamuf born in Rettigheim. Ottilie Wagner married Franz Seltenreich on 6-18-1960. Franz Seltenreich was born in Malschenberg, Baden.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.4.3.2. Robert Wendelin Wagner, 12-26-1938--, the second of three children of Martin Wagner and Ida Kamuf born in Rettigheim. Robert Wendelin Wagner married 1.2.3.7.1.4.4.3.4.4.4. Gisela Östringer, 4-3-1941--, on 6-9-1962 in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.4.3.3. Renate Maria Dumm, nee Wagner, 5-26-1949--, the third of three children of Martin Wagner and Ida Kamuf born in Rettigheim. Renate Maria Wagner married Albert Dumm on 7-27-1968 in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.5. Martin Wagner, 8-11-1854--, the fifth of ten children of Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt born in Rettigheim. On 8-21-1884 in Östringen, Martin Wagner married Barbara Dreher, nee Kehrer, 10-19-1852--, the daughter of Michael Kehrer and Franziska Hotz born in Östringen. On 6-6-1892 in Östringen, Martin Wagner married Katharina Klotz, 9-23-1864--12-4-1899, the daughter of Wendelin Klotz and Franziska Burger born and died in Östringen. Martin Wagner had a total of eight children, three by Barbara Kehrer and five by Katharina Klotz.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.5.1. Zaczilie Wagner, 10-28-1885--, the first of eight children of Martin Wagner and the first of three children by Barbara Kehrer born in Östringen.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.5.2. Anna Wagner, 6-2-1887--, the second of eight children of Martin Wagner and the second of three children by Barbara Kehrer born in Östringen.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.5.3. Johann Wagner, 10-22-1888--, the third of eight children of Martin Wagner and the third of three children by Barbara Kehrer born in Östringen.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.5.4. Emilie Wagner, 9-25-1893--10-11-1893, the fourth of eight children of Martin Wagner and the first of five children by Katharina Klotz born and died in Östringen.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.5.5. Wilhelm Wagner, 12-17-1894--3-17-1895, the fifth of eight children of Martin Wagner and the second of five children by Katharina Klotz born and died in Östringen.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.5.6. Franziska Wagner, 1-12-1896--5-11-1896, the sixth of eight children of Martin Wagner and the third of five children by Katharina Klotz born and died in Östringen.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.5.7. Maria Wagner, 11-21-1897--, the seventh of eight children of Martin Wagner and the fourth of five children by Katharina Klotz born in Östringen.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.5.8. Josef Wagner, 3-18-1899--9-14-1899, the eighth of eight children of Martin Wagner and the fifth of five children by Katharina Klotz born and died in Östringen.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.6. Josef Wagner, 11-30-1856--, the sixth of ten children of Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.7. Cazilla Kehrer, nee Wagner, 12-10-1858--10-13-1889, the seventh of ten children of Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt born in Rettigheim and died in Östringen. On 3-2-1884 in Rettigheim, Cazillan Wagner married Johann Kehrer.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.8. Unknown Wagner, 1-12-1861--1-12-1861, a daughter, the eighth of ten children of Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.9. Johann Wagner, 7-7-1862--5-27-1931, the ninth of ten children of Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim. Johann Wagner married Sibille Klotz, 2-10-1869--11-1-1918, on 10-8-1898 in Rettigheim. Sibille Klotz was born in Östringen and was the daughter of Wendelin Klotz and Franziska Bürger. Johann was a cigar maker and a house shoemaker and lived at Rotenberger Str. 36 in Rettigheim. Sibille died of the Flu, the one that was epidemic throughout the world in the last part of the 1910 decade. They had the following four children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.9.1. Hedwig Wagner, 9-17-1899--7-11-1980, the first child of Johann Wagner and Sibille Klotz born in Rettigheim and died in Schwabish, Gmund, Germany. On 7-16-1938 in Rettigheim, Hedwig Wagner was married but her husband's name is unknown.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.9.2. Berta Wagner, 7-14-1901--10-31-1901, the second child of Johann Wagner and Sibille Klotz born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.9.3. Josef Wagner, 2-13-1904--1-15-1905, the third child of Johann Wagner and Sibille Klotz born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.9.4. Leopold Wagner, 10-22-1905--5-26-1942, the fourth child of Johann Wagner and Sibille Klotz born in Rettigheim. Leopold lived in Schwäbisch Gmund and died as a German soldier on the Russia front in the early part of WW II. His name is on the St. Nicolas Church wall in Rettigheim World War II plaque. Leopold Wagner was my Bender / Blaies generation's 4th cousin, 2 generations removed.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.5.10. Franz Wagner, 12-8-1864--5-21-1865, the tenth of ten children of Martin Wagner and Cazilla Schmitt born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.6. Konrad Wagner, 6-1-1821--5-27-1898, the sixth of six children of Johann Martin Wagner and Maria Eva Müller born and died in Rettigheim. On 6-13-1847 in Rettigheim, Konrad Wagner married 1.2.3.7.1.6.2.1. Maria Anna Dumm, 9-26-1823--9-22-1857, the daughter of Valentin Dumm and Maria Theresia Bender who was born and died in Rettigheim. Konrad Wagner then married 1.2.3.7.2.1.6.5. Wilhelmine Kling, 8-30-1834--4-16-1918, the fifth of five children of Johann Friedrich Kling and Maria Eva Barth born and died in Rettigheim. Konrad Wagner and his first wife, Maria Anna Dumm did not have children and lived at Rotenberger Str. 36 in Rettigheim. Konrad Wagner and Wilhelmina Kling had one son.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.6.1. Johann Wagner, 10-13-1859--5-26-1939, Konrad Wagner and Wilhelmina Kling's one son born and died in Rettigheim. On 11-13-1890 in Rettigheim, Johann Wagner married 1.1.2.1.6.1.3.9.6.2. Cazilia Göbel, 8-20-1868--10-4-1946, the second of nine children of Rosa Kamuf and Stefan Göbel born and died in Rettigheim. Her parents, Stefan Göbel and Rosa Kamuf. Johann were farmers and lived at Malscher Str. 27 in Rettigheim. Johann Wagner and Cazilia Göbel had the following two children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.6.1.1. Ida Stadtmüller, nee Wagner, 2-18-1892--3-1-1975, the first child of Johann Wagner and Cazilia Göbel born and died in Rettigheim. Ida Wagner married Georg Stadtmüller on 4-23-1919 in Rettigheim. Georg Stadtmüller was born in Bruchsal, Baden.

1.2.3.7.1.1.1.6.1.2. Rosa Wilhelmine Göbel, nee Wagner, 10-5-1902--3-24-1935, the second child of Johann Wagner and Cazilia Göbel born and died in Rettigheim. Rosa Wilhelmine Wagner married 1.1.4.3.3.5.1.9.6.3. Franz Göbel on 2-10-1923 in Rettigheim. Franz Göbel was the son of Sebastian Göbel and Franziska Östringer. Franz Göbel, 2-15-1895--4-12-1962, a farmer, was born and died in Rettigheim. Rosa Wilhelmine Wagner and Franz Göbel had four children. See 1.1.4.3.3.5.1.9.6.3. for the line of descent for Rosa Wilhelmine Wagner and Franz Göbel's four children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.2. Johann Wagner, 5-13-1781--8-5-1849, the second of six children of Maria Juliana Bender and Johann Wagner, born in Rettigheim and died in Malsch. On 5-19-1807 in Rettigheim, Johann Wagner married Maria Anna Margarete Bender, 6-7-1772--11-15-1842, who was born and died in Malsch. Anna Margarete Bender's father was Joseph Bender and her mother was Marg. Schmitt. This Bender line is unknown. Johann Wagner and Maria Anna Margarete Bender had the following two children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.2.1. Maria Eva Wagner, 1-2-1809--6-1-1856, the first of two children of Johann Wagner and Maria Anna Margarete Bender born and died in Malsch. Maria Eva Wagner was married on 7-14-1829.

1.2.3.7.1.1.2.2. Theresia Wagner, 4-18-1813--10-9-1852, the second of two children of Johann Wagner and Maria Anna Margarete Bender born and died in Malsch. Theresia Wagner was married on 7-14-1829.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3. Johann Michael Wagner, 9-2-1783--12-8-1848, the third of six children of Maria Juliana Bender and Johann Wagner born in Rettigheim and died in Mühlhausen. On 11-14-1808 in Mühlhausen, Johann Michael Wagner married Katharina Barbara Fellhauer, 11-25-1784--11-23-1847, who was born and died in Muhlhausen. Johann Michael Wagner and Katharina Barbara Fellhauer had the following one child.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.1. Charles Dumbeck, 1874--, the first of eight children of Karl Theodor Dumbeck and Josephine Koch born in Germantown, Clinton County, IL. On 11-24-1897 in Aviston, Clinton Co., IL, Charles Dumbeck married Wilhelmina Albers, 1878--, who was born in St. Louis, MO.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.2. Anton T. Dumbeck, 9-14-1875--11-8-1936, the second of eight children of Karl Theodor Dumbeck and Josephine Koch born in Illinois.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.3. Caroline Dumbeck, 1-1878--, the third of eight children of Karl Theodor Dumbeck and Josephine Koch born in Illinois.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.4. Anna M. Schwarz, nee Dumbeck, 1880--, the fourth of eight children of Karl Theodor Dumbeck and Josephine Koch born in Illinois. On 5-23-1906, Anna M. Dumbeck married Frank J. Schwarz, 1878--, born in Illinois. Anna M. Dumbeck and Frank J. Schwarz had the following three children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.4.1. Adele C. Taylor, nee Schwarz, 1907--, the first of three children of Anna M. Dumbeck and Frank J. Schwarz born in Illinois. In 1926, Adele C. Schwarz married Forest B. Taylor, 1905--, born in Illinois. Adele C. Schwarz and Forest B. Taylor had the following two children.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.4.1.1. William J. Taylor, 1927--, the first of two children of Adele C. Schwarz and Forest B. Taylor born in Illinois.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.4.1.2. Doris Jean Taylor, 1929--, the second of two children of Adele C. Schwarz and Forest B. Taylor born in Illinois.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.4.2. Leona J. Schwarz, 1910--, the second of three children of Anna M. Dumbeck and Frank J. Schwarz born in Illinois.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.4.3. Joseph C. Schwarz, 1912--, the third of three children of Anna M. Dumbeck and Frank J. Schwarz born in Illinois.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.5. Henry Dumbeck, 1883--, the fifth of eight children of Karl Theodor Dumbeck and Josephine Koch born in Illinois.

1.2.3.7.1.1.3.1.2.6. Frank J. Dumbeck, 1-16-1886--5-3-1947, the sixth of eight children of Karl Theodor Dumbeck and Josephine Koch born in Germantown, Clinton County, Illinois and died in St. Louis, MO.

1.2.3.7.1.1.4. Franz Christoph Wagner, 5-17-1787--, the fourth of six children of Maria Juliana Bender and Johann Wagner, born in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.1.5. Josef Wagner, 5-20-1790--c. 1812, the fifth of six children of Maria Juliana Bender and Johann Wagner, born in Rettigheim and died in Russia. Josef was a soldier in Napoleon's invasion of Russia and died during the campaign. Josef Wagner is my Bender / Blaies' 4th cousin 4 generations removed.

1.2.3.7.1.1.6. Franz Matthias Wagner, 2-13-1793--, the sixth of six children of Maria Juliana Bender and Johann Wagner born in Rettigheim.

After Maria Anna Bender died in 1758, 1.2.2.7.1. Johann Georg Bender on 2-20-1759 married Anna Eva Groß in Rettigheim. Anna Eva Groß [Gross], 6-20-1741--2-6-1764, was born in Malsch and died in Rettigheim. She was the daughter of Konrad Groß and Anna Margarete, surname unknown. Johann Georg Bender and Anna Eva Groß [Gross] had the following three children.

1.2.3.7.1.2. Johann Bender, 10-27-1760--12-29-1760, the second of fourteen children of Johann Georg Bender and the first of three by Anna Eva Gross, born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.3. Maria Anna Bender, 1-22-1762--1-22-1762, the third of fourteen children of Johann Georg Bender and the second of three by Anna Eva Gross, born and died in Rettigheim on the same day.

1.2.3.7.1.4. Johann Konrad Kaspar Bender, 1-13-1764--10-23-1834, the fourth of fourteen children of Johann Georg Bender and the third of three by Anna Eva Gross, born and died in Rettigheim. Johann was a farmer and lived on Malscher Str. 6 in Rettigheim. Johann Konrad Kaspar Bender married Anna Maria Mayer, c. 1766--<1799, in Rettigheim in 1799. After Anna Maria Mayer died, Johann married 1.1.1.3.3.3.9. Margarethe Müller, 6-23-1773--1-26-1840, in 1799 in Rettigheim. Margarethe, the daughter of Martin Müller and Katharina Förderer was born and died in Rettigheim. Johann Konrad Kasper Bender was a farmer and lived on Malscher Str. 6. Johann Konrad Kasper Bender had eleven children, five children by Anna Maria Mayer and six by Margarete Müller.

1.2.3.7.1.4.1. Franz Konrad Bender, 11-30-1791--2-3-1792, the first of eleven children of Johann Konrad Kaspar Bender the first of five by his first wife, Anna Maria Mayer was born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.1. Thaddäus Bös, 1-2-1818--1-4-1820, the first of five children of Catharina Barbara Bender and Franz Matthais Bös born and died in Rettigheim.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2. Judas Thaddäus Bös [Boes / Bass], 8-16-1820--5-8-1891, the second of five children of Catharina Barbara Bender and Franz Matthais Bös born in Rettigheim and died in Exeter Twnsp., Monroe Co, MI. On 12-6-1849, Judas Thaddäus Bös married Helena [Hirlanda] Liedel, 6-20-1829--7-23-1908, who was born in Ostringen, Baden and died in Exeter Twnsp., Monroe Co, Michigan. Hirlanda Liedel's parents were Philipp Jacob Liedel, 10-6-1798--9-26-1885, born in Ostringen and died in London Township, Monroe County, MI and Maria Juliana Hofman, 3-5-1798--12-24-1933, who was born and died in Ostringen. Hirlanda Liedel was one of three children, Barbara who died young in Ostringen and Bridget who married Martin Langle in Ostringen.  After his wife died Philipp and his two daughters and son-in-law immigrated to Michigan.  Judas Thaddäus Bös, 1820--1891, and his wife Hirlanda, sons Roman and Philipp arrived in NYC on 5-2-1853 from Harve de Grace on the ship Samuel M Fox.

The Boes farm.  A Thaddeus Bös and his family appeared in 1880 population roles for Exeter Township, Monroe Co., Michigan living about 2 houses away from Jacob and Elisabetha Bös, nee Linenfelser. Thaddeus was listed as a witness to the marriage of Jacob Bös and Elisabetha Linenfelser. It appears that Judas Thaddäus Bös and his wife Helena Liedel had their first two children, Phillip and Romanus [Herman] in Germany and the remaining five in Michigan, USA. The family name may be spelled Bass in Michigan and Bös in Germany. Judas Thaddäus and Helena Liedel lived next door to Judas' parents. Judas Thaddäus Bös and Helena Liedel had the following eleven children.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1. Romanus Boes, 10-30-1850--10-21-1927, Judas Thaddäus Bös' and  Helena Liedel's first of eleven children born in Ostringen, Baden and died in Toledo, Lucas Co, Ohio.  Romanus was called Herman and was living next door to his parents in one of the early census returns. On 11-11-1879 in Monroe Co, Michigan, Romanus Boes married Josephine Scheich, 4-21-1858--10-1-1934, born in Exeter Twnsp., Monroe Co, Michigan and died in Toledo, Lucas Co, Ohio.  Romanus Boes and Josephine Scheich had the following six childern.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.1.   Joseph Lambert Boes, 9-11-1880--c. 1882, the first of six children of Romanus Boes and Josephine Scheich born and died in Maybee, Exeter Township, Monroe County, Michigan.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.2.  Susan Maria Boes,  2-5-1882--1-8-1958, the second of six children of Romanus Boes and Josephine Scheich born in Maybee, Exeter Township, Monroe County, Michigan and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.3.  Simon Jacob Boes, 3-22-1884--9-29-1955, the third of six children of Romanus Boes and Josephine Scheich born and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.  Simon Jacob Boes married Gertrude Therese Kessler, 2-14-1886--3-21-1978, born and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Simon Jacob Boes and Gertrude Therese Kessler had the following thirteen children.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.3.1.  Helen Josephine Boes, 8-22-1908--10-2-1908, the first of thirteen children of Simon Jacob Boes and Gertrude Therese Kessler born and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.3.2.  Alice Barbara Sloan, nee Patton, nee Boes, 9-28-1909--9-5-1967, the second of thirteen children of Simon Jacob Boes and Gertrude Therese Kessler born in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.  On 8-11-1930 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Alice Barbara Boes married Frank Patton, 6-1895--, who was born in Ohio.  Sometime before 1938, Alice Barbara Boes married Walter William Sloan [Smathers], 1-30-1909--1-30-1945, who was born in Ohio and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Walter was adopted with his birth surname being Smathers.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.3.3.  Ann Bertha Brooker, nee Boes, 9-12-1910--5-16-1976, the third of thirteen children of Simon Jacob Boes and Gertrude Therese Kessler born in Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan and died in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan.  On 10-26-1935 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Ann Bertha Boes married Lawrence John Brooker, 3-26-1907--12-28-1979, who was born in Toledo, OH and died in Temperance, OH.  

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.3.4.  Marcella Margret Peatee, nee Boes, 3-30-1912--9-1-1979, the fourth of thirteen children of Simon Jacob Boes and Gertrude Therese Kessler born and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.  On 5-2-1935 in Toledo, Ohio, Marcella Margret Boes married Donald Francis Peatee, 12-11-1911--12-18-1991, who was born and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.3.5.  Living Boes, a daughter, the fifth of thirteen children of Simon Jacob Boes and Gertrude Therese Kessler born in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.  This daughter married John Julius Wernimont, 11-15-1904--2-7-1992, who was born and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. 

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.3.6.  Living Boes, a daughter the sixth of thirteen children of Simon Jacob Boes and Gertrude Therese Kessler born in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.  This daughter married Robert Edmund Werner, 7-25-1917--2-25-2001, who was born in Senica, OH and died in Port Richey, Pasco, Flordia.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.3.7.  Charles Francis Boes, 4-9-1917--3-2-2006, the seventh of thirteen children of Simon Jacob Boes and Gertrude Therese Kessler born and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. On 9-14-1940 in Toledo, Ohio, Charles Francis Boes married Clara Wieczorek, 4-23-1918--4-11-1977, who was born and died in Toledo, Ohio. Charles Francis Boes then married a woman by the name of  Urbanski. 

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.3.13.  Living Boes, (DB) a son, the thirteenth of thirteen children of Simon Jacob Boes and Gertrude Therese Kessler born in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.  This son married Mary Ann Janosik.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.4.  Margaret Theresia Nusbaum, nee Boes, 5-1-1886--2-25-1940,  the fourth of six children of Romanus Boes and Josephine Scheich born and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.  On 9-9-1908 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Margaret Theresia Boes married William J. Nusbaum, 3-29-1884--12-1967, who was born in Lambertville, Monroe Co, Michigan and died in Warren, OH.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.5.  Henry Virgil Boes, 12-17-1888--6-2-1946, the fifth of six children of Romanus Boes and Josephine Scheich born and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.  On 9-20-1910 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Henry Virgil Boes married Clara Mary Gehring, 2-11-1889--5-16-1976, who as born and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.1.6.  Martha Josephine Albertz, nee Boes, 2-19-1894--1-13-1981, the sixth of six children of Romanus Boes and Josephine Scheich born in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio and died in Miami, Dade County, Florida.  On 8-31-1916 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Martha Josephine Boes married Melvin Howard Albertz, 6-30-1891--1-27-1964, who was born in Harbor Springs, Friendship Township, Emmet County, Michigan and died in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.2. Phillip Jacob Boes, 11-7-1852--4-15-1916, the second of eleven children of Judas Thaddäus Bös and  Helena Liedel born in Germany.  On 5-22-1883 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Phillip Jacob Boes married Helen Papp, 5-1858--, who was born in Ohio.  On 4-29-1908 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Phillip Jacob Boes married Helen Lena Reuscher, 4-30-1868--6-3-1933, who was born in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.3. Joseph Boes, c. 1854-->1880, the third of eleven children of Judas Thaddäus Bös and  Helena Liedel born in Maybee, Exeter Twnsp., Monroe Co, Michigan and died in Washington State.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.4.  John Thaddeus Boes,  2-14-1857--7-29-1922, the fourth of eleven children of Judas Thaddäus Bös and  Helena Liedel born in Maybee, Exeter Twnsp., Monroe Co, Michigan and died in Detroit, MI.  On 9-18-1900 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, John Thaddeus Bass married Anna Margaret Miesen, 10-31-1879--2-19-1962, who was born in Stacyville, Mitchell County, Iowa and died in Detroit, MI.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.5.  Josephine Scheich, nee Boes,  3-20-1859--<1900, the fifth of eleven children of Judas Thaddäus Bös and  Helena Liedel born in Exeter Twnsp., Monroe Co, Michigan.  On 11-21-1882 in Monroe County, Michigan, Josephine Boes married Joseph Lambert Scheich, 3-19-1860--2-24-1939, who was born in Raisinville Township, Monroe County, Michigan. 

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.6.  Maria Boes,  8-5-1861--10-17-1878, the sixth of eleven children of Judas Thaddäus Bös and  Helena Liedel born in Exeter Twnsp., Monroe Co, Michigan

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.7. Cecilia Boes, 1-31-1864--1-11-1922, the seventh of eleven children of Judas Thaddäus Bös and  Helena Liedel born in Exeter Twnsp., Monroe Co, Michigan

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.2.8.  Ignaz Boes, 10-14-1866 --5-18-1888, the eighth of eleven children of Judas Thaddäus Bös and  Helena Liedel born in Exeter Twnsp., Monroe Co, Michigan.  Ignaz had the nickname of Notts Boes

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3. Franz Jacob Bös, 7-19-1823--2-17-1894, the third of Catharina Barbara Bender's and Franz Matthais Bös' five children born in Rettigheim. Franz Jacob Bös married Elisabetha Linenfelser on 11-28-1850 in Östringen, Baden. Elisabetha Linenfelser, 10-2-1828-->1880, born in Östringen, was the daughter of Johannes Linenfelser and Anna Hoffmann both from Östringen, Baden. Elisabetha Linenfelser was born at 10 PM in the evening and christened that same day.

Franz Jacob Bös and Elisabetha Linenfelser translated marriage record [courtesy of Judy Linenfelser] is "1850, November 28, 10 AM got married the now new becoming citizen here and farmer Jacob Bös from Rettigheim 'which is under the administration of the church in Malsch', legitimate unmarried son of citizen and farmer Matthias Bös who has died there (in Rettigheim) and his wife Barbara born Bender who also has died, and Elisabetha Linnenfelser legitimate unmarried daughter of the citizen here and farmer here Johannes Linnefelser and his wife Maria Anna born Hoffmann. Witnesses have been Georg Linnenfelser and Thadäus Bös, both citizens and farmers here. Östringen, 28 November 1850, Emsberger, pastor." Also on Elisabetha Linenfelser: "1828, October 2, 10 pm was born and the same day christened...Elisabetha the legitimate daughter of... Johannes Linenfelser and his wife Anna Maria born Hofmann. Witnesses: Sebastian Hofmann and carpenter Martin Habich; his wife Elisabetha born Kessler was the godmother."

Franz Jacob Bös and Elisabetha Linenfelser had the following eight children.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3.1. Thomas Bös, 8-25-1851--8-1852, the first of Franz Jacob Bös' and Elisabetha Linenfelser's eight children born and died in Östringen, Baden.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3.2. Joseph Bös, 9-8-1853--3-20-1854, the second of Franz Jacob Bös' and Elisabetha Linenfelser's eight children born in Östringen, Baden and died aboard the ship "Helvetia" crossing with his parents to a new life in America.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3.3. Taressa Bös, 1856--, the third of Franz Jacob Bös' and Elisabetha Linenfelser's eight children born in Exeter Township, Monroe Co, Michigan.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3.4. John Bös, 12-24-1858--, the fourth of Franz Jacob Bös' and Elisabetha Linenfelser's eight children born on Christmas eve in Exeter Township, Monroe Co, Michigan.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3.5. Joseph Bös, 1862--, the fifth of Franz Jacob Bös' and Elisabetha Linenfelser's eight children born in Exeter Township, Monroe Co, Michigan.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3.6. Augustus Bös, 3-12-1864--3-8-1938, the sixth of Franz Jacob Bös' and Elisabetha Linenfelser's eight children born in Exeter Township, Monroe Co, Michigan. Augustus married Martha Josephine Eby, 6-25-1876--5-12-1957, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church on 2-1-1897 in Maybee, Monroe Co, Michigan. Martha Josephine Eby was born and died in Raisinville Township, Monroe Co, Michigan. Martha Josephine Eby was the daughter of Louis Eby and Margaret Sheick. Augustus and Martha had one child.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3.6.1. Flora Elizabeth Keibler, nee Lapinski, nee Bös, 12-1-1897--3-8-1929, most likely born and died in Monroe Co, Michigan. Flora Elizabeth Bös married Sylvester Lapinski, --2-7-1917, the son of John Lapinski and Mary Knuste. Flora Elizabeth Bös then married William Kiebler, c. 1895--, on 9-15-1921 in Maybee, Monroe Co, Michigan in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Flora had five children, two by Sylvester Lapinski and three byWilliam Kiebler.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3.6.1.1. Ester Arenz, nee Lapinski, the first of five children of Flora Elizabeth Bös and Sylvester Lapinski born in Monroe Co, Michigan. Ester Lapinski married Alfred Arenz.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3.6.1.2. Christine Liedel, nee Lapinski, 12-29-1916--8-14-1959, the second of five children of Flora Elizabeth Bös and Sylvester Lapinski born in Exeter Township, Monroe Co, Michigan. Christine died in Maybee, Monroe Co, Michigan. Christine Lapinski married Willard Henry Liedel on 7-11-1936 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maybee, Monroe Co, Michigan. Willard Henry Liedel, 2-26-1912--12-24-1976, was the son of William Liedel and Elizabeth Baisch and was born in Maybee, Monroe Co, Michigan and died in Monroe Co, Michigan. Christine Lapinski and Willard Henry Liedel had the following three children.

1.2.3.7.1.4.2.3.6.1.2.1. Willard Henry Liedel, 10-15-1936--11-1981, the first child of Christine Lipinski and Willard Henrey Liedel born in Monroe Co, Michigan. Willard Henry Liedel married Lois Helen Kop