Submitted by Donald Henry Knopf
September 2008
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Submitted by Donald Henry Knopf September 2008 |
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The Original Prussian German families
To Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI
NOTE: All information provided is to be used only as a resource for anyone researching
family line that originally lived in Belknap Township.
The list of original families to Belknap Township was obtained from the records of St.
Michael’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap and from the early U.S. federal
census records. A good number of their offspring moved to other townships
in Presque Isle County and to other locations in Michigan and other states.
Most of the original surnames contain names of their offspring and their succeeding
generations. Church and census records were used for names and dates.
In some instances, other persons provided family data to expand family lines.
Regardless, this is not meant to be an accurate nor complete recording of a family tree.
The Pastors who served St. Michael’s from 1873 to the present recorded names, baptisms,
confirmations, marriages, and deaths. Many names will also include baptism,
confirmation, and marriage dates from other church records: namely, St. John’s
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Moltke, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Hagensville, St. Peter’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Metz, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rural Posen,
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke, and from Rev. Christian Schwan’s
diaries that are located in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Special credit goes to Norma nee Trapp Beebe for copying the St. Michael’s church records,
to Neil Altman for copying the St. John’s Hagensville and St. Peter’s Metz
records, and to Rich Boyd for copying the St. James Moltke records and the Rev. Schwan’s
diaries.
Submitted by Donald Henry Knopf [22 September 2008]
1.The family lineage begins with the oldest member of the family line and continues to
the youngest.
2. Full names are written as recorded in church records.
3. Census records are written as originally recorded.
BASEL, Carl ‘Charlie’ 4 Mar 1825 – 12 July 1903
BASEL, Wilhelmine [WANSKE] 4 May 1828 – 26 May 1897
Both are buried in St. Michael’s [Belknap] Cemetery.
Carl & Wilhelmine were born in Ziegahnen, Prussia. They were married 23 Oct 1851 in Garnsee, Prussia.
The 1880 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit Federal Census [ED 302; page 33] enumerated 10 June 1880 shows:
Living at 509 Clinton
BASSEL, Charles, head, 59, laborer, born Prussia
BASSEL, Wilhelmina, wife, 55, keeping house, born Prussia
BASSEL, Ferdinand, son, 20, works in copper shop, born Prussia
BASSEL, Julius, son, 16, works in bolt shop, born Prussia
BASSEL, Henrietta, daughter, 1 [sic], works in tobacco factory, born Prussia [Note: Henrietta is probably the daughter-in-law]
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 4A] enumerated 8 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
PUTZIG, Fred, head, 33, born Nov 1866 Germany, married 14 years, to America 1871, farmer
PUTZIG, Nora, wife, 33, born May 1867 Germany, married 14 years, 6 children born with 4 living, to America 1873
PUTZIG, Barney, son, 12, born Nov 1887 Michigan, at school
PUTZIG, Ellen, daughter, 11, born Jan 1889 Michigan, at school
PUTZIG, Emma, daughter, 9, born June 1890 Michigan, at school
PUTZIG, Hannah, daughter, 2, born April 1898 Michigan
BASEL, Carl, father-in-law, 75, born March1875 Germany, widowed, to America 1873, farm laborer
Children of Carl & Wilhelmine are:
1. BASEL, Gustav 26 Jan 1852 – 2 Jan 1948
BASEL. Justine Auguste [FRITZ] 13 Dec 1853 – 13 Jan 1943
They were married 1876 in MI.
Both are buried in Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City, MI.
The 1880 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Posen Township Federal Census [E.D. 282 - page 1B] enumerated 1 June 1880 by Henry Clothier shows:
BASSEL, Gustav, 28, head, farmer, born Prussia
BASSEL, Josephine, 26, wife, keeping house, born Prussia
BASSEL, Lena, 4, daughter, born Michigan, parents born Prussia
BASSEL, William, 3, son, born Michigan, parents born Prussia
BASSEL, Charles, 1, son, born Michigan, parents born Prussia
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers village Federal Census [E.D. 152 - page 2A] enumerated 4 June 1900 by William E. Bennett shows:
Living on Erie Street
BASEL, Gustav, head, 48, born January 1852 Germany, married 24 years, to America 1873, day laborer
BASEL, Augustina, wife, 46, born October 1853 Germany, married 24 years, 10 children born with 10 children living, to America 1872
BASEL, William, son, 23, single, born February 1877 Michigan, day laborer
BASEL, Frederick G., son, 19, born July 1880 Michigan, sales clerk at grocery
BASEL, August, son, 18, single, born April 1882 Michigan, day laborer
BASEL, Wilhelmine, daughter, 16, born May 1884 Michigan, no occupation
BASEL, Martha, daughter, 14, born February 1886 Michigan, at school
BASEL, Emma, daughter, 12, born April 1888 Michigan, at school
BASEL, Emma, daughter, 12, born April 1888 Michigan, at school
BASEL, Edward, son, 9, born December 1890 Michigan, at school
BASEL, Alfred, son, 7, born August 1892 Michigan, at school
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers City village Federal Census [E.D. 331 - page 7A] enumerated 7 January 1920 by Otto A. Stephan shows:
Living on Second Street
BASEL, Gustav, head, 68, owns debt free, born Germany, to America 1876, no occupation
BASEL, Augusta, wife, 67, born Germany, 'unknown' to America
BASEL, William, son, 42, single, born Michigan, ferryman on great lake boats
BASEL, Charles, son, 41, single, born Michigan, Sailor on Great Lakes
The 1930 Rogers village [Presque Isle County], Michigan federal census [E.D. 17 page 12B] shows
Living at 286 South Second Street
BASEL, Gustav, 78, head, married at age 23, owns home, assets of $2000, born Germany
BASEL, Augusta, 77, wife, married at age 22, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BASEL, William, 52, son, single, born Michigan, fisherman for fishing company
BASEL, Charles, 50, son, single, born Michigan, no occupation
BASEL, Fred, 48, son, divorced, born Michigan, laborer in stone quarry
2. BASEL, Charles ‘Carl’, Sr. 26 Jan 1854 – 24 June 1922
BASEL, Augusta Wilhelmine Henriette [KRUEGER] 14 Apr 1862 – 11 Sep 1930
The 1880 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Posen Township Federal Census [E.D. 282 - page 2] enumerated 1 June 1880 by Henry Clothier shows:
BASSEL, Ernest, 24, head, farmer, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
BASSEL, Laura, 14, sister, keeping house, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
BASSEL, Charles, 26, brother, farmer, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
Auguste Wilhelmine Henriette KRUEGER, daughter of Johann & Caroline nee DICKMAN KRUEGER, was confirmed 10 June 1877 by Rev. Joseph Antonius Bohn in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is 1 Mos. [Genesis] 15:1.
The St. Michael's marriage records show Carl BESEL, farmer in Township Posen and Auguste Krueger as the 10th couple married in St. Michael's Church. They were married by J. D. Druckenmiller, Lutheran Minister. Their witness was Wilehlimine Flemming.
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 5A] enumerated 9 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
BASEL, Charles, head, 56, born Jan 1854 Germany, married 19 years, to America 1875, farmer
BASEL, Augusta, wife, 38, born May 1862 Germany, married 19 years, 7 children born with 7 children living, to America 1871
BASEL, William E., son, 18, born Oct 1881 Michigan, farm laborer
BASEL, John, son, 16, born Dec 1883 Michigan
BASEL, Emil, son, 14, born Aug 1885 Michigan
BASEL, Ida, daughter, 11, born Oct 1888 Michigan
BASEL, Charles, son, 9, born March 1891 Michigan
BASEL, Albert, son, 6, born Sept 1893 Michigan
BASEL, Agatha, daughter, 3, born Aug 1896 Michigan
KRUEGER, John, father-in-law, 73, born Dec 1826 Germany, married 48 years, to America 1871, farm laborer
KRUEGER, Carolina, mother-in-law, 71, born May 1829 Germany, married 48 years, 4 children born with 4 children living, to America 1871
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 171 - page 1B] enumerated 16 April by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
BASEL, Chas., head, 56, married 29 years, born Germany, to America 1876, Farmer
BASEL, Augusta, wife, 48, married 29 years, 7 children born with 6 children living, born Germany, to America 1872
BASEL, Emil C., son, 22, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, House plasterer
BASEL, Ida, daughter, 21, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BASEL, Chas. E., son 19, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Laborer on home farm
BASEL, Albert, son, 16, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Laborer on home farm
BASEL, Agatha, daughter, 13, born Michigan, parents born Germany
SCHLEBEN, Henry, Laborer, 20, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Laborer at odd jobs
Children of Charles & Augusta are:
A. BASEL, Wilhelm ‘William’ Emil 3 Oct 1881 – 24 Jan 1905
BASEL, Auguste Emma Amalia [HOEFT] 25 Nov 1885 – 16 Apr 1966
William is buried in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Auguste is buried in Immanuel Cemetery – Moltke
Wilhelm was confirmed 12 April 1896 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His
memory verse for life is Psalm 23:1-4.
Wilhelm died to the result from a fracture of the skull (accidental) due to a falling tree.
Auguste, daughter of Albert & Flora Auguste Rosemunde nee BANKS HOEFT, was confirmed
26 March 1899 by Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller in Immanuel Church of Moltke. Her memory
verse for life is Psalm 111, verse 10.
Witnesses at Auguste & Wilhelm's marriage on 6 Jan 1904 in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Moltke by Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller were John Basel of Belknap and Bertha
Hoeft of Moltke.
After William’s death, Auguste married Eduard Theodor Ludwig RIEGER on 14 Apr 1906 in
Immanuel Church at Moltke.
Child of William & Auguste is:
i. Elsa Bertha Therese BASEL, married Ernest CHAPMAN
Elsa was baptized 23 Oct 1901 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her
godparents were Johann Schalk, Sr., Maria Kossalowsky, Wilhelmine Bruening.
Elsa was confirmed 9 June 1918 by Rev. Ernst Ross in St. John’s Church
- Rogers City, MI. Her memory verse for life is Genesis 17:1.
B. BASEL, Johann ‘John’ Carl Friedrich 14 Dec 1883 - 16 Jan 1973
BASEL, Auguste Louise Alwine [MIELKE] 6 Jan 1891 – 3 July 1939
BASEL, Amelia [PRELL] 27 Nov 1891 – 21 Nov 1976
They lived in Pinconning, MI and are buried in Bay County, MI
Johann was baptized 30 Dec 1883 in St. Michael's Church by Rev. Bruno Potzger. His
godparents were Johann Juhnke, Friedrich Putzig, and Caroline Krueger.
Johann was confirmed 11 April 1897 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His
memory verse for life is Romans 8:38-39.
Auguste, daughter of Johann Albert & Alvine Antoinette nee CLAUS MIELKE, was baptized by
Rev. Christian Schwan in the Bismarck Twp. Lutheran Church. Her godparents were Wilhelm
Kranzo, Louisa Milke, Auguste Pauli. SOURCE: Rev. Schwan diary #4 - page 39
Auguste was confirmed 16 April 1905 by Rev. Ernst Thieme in St. Peter’s Church of Metz.
Witnesses at Johann & Auguste’s marriage by Rev. Leonard Schmidt in Hope Lutheran Church
– Hawks, MI were Ida Basel & Otto Mielke.
After Auguste’s death, John married Amelia PRELL on 29 Oct 1951.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Pulawski Township Federal Census [E.D. 178 - page 13A] enumerated 5 May 1910 by Max C. Kuhlmann shows:
BESEL, John F., head, 26, married 1 year, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Teach, Public School
BESEL, Augusta, wife, 19, married 1 years, 1 child born with 1 child living, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BESEL, Roland, son, 7/12, born Michigan
The 1920 Michigan, Bay County, Pinconning Township Federal Census [Roll T625_754; Page 20A; ED 98; Image 1106] enumerated 31, January 1920 shows:
BASEL, John, 36, head, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer
BASEL, Augusta, 28, wife, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BASEL, Roland, son, 10, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BASEL, Dorothea, daughter, 7, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BASEL, Lenard, son, 3 9/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BASEL, Eveline, daughter, 7/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan .
The obituary shows his first wife Gustie Mielke d. 3 July 1939; and ‘John’ married Mrs. Amelia Prell 29 October 1951. At the time of his death, John lived in Pinconning, MI and is buried in Bay City, Michigan. Is survived by 4 sons: Rolland, Leonard, Donald, John, Jr.; 2 daughters: Dorothy Engelhardt, Evelyn Hartwick.
Children of John & Auguste are:
i. Roland Melvin Ralph BASEL 15 Sep 1909 – 6 Oct 1982 Flint
Roland was baptized 17 Oct 1909 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church. His
godparents were Karl Basel, Karl Elowsky and Ida Basel.
ii. Dorothy A. Basel 20 July 1912 – 16 Oct 1987 FL, married ___ ENGELHARDT
iii. Donald R. Basel 22 Jan 1914 – 15 July 1999 FL
iv. Leonard Basel, born 1916 Pinconning
v. Evelyn Basel, born 1919 Pinconning, married ___ HARTWICK
vi. John Stephen Basel, Jr., born 1921 Pinconning
C. BASEL, Emil Albert Carl 24 Aug 1885 – 11 Dec 1977
BASEL, Carmela 12 Nov 1914 – 30 Sep 1993
Emil was baptized 6 Sep 1885 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His
godparents were Carl Dickmann, Carl Pauly, Eleonore Besel.
Emil was confirmed in St. Michael's Church on 9 April 1899. His memory verse for life is Spr
[don't know the English] 3:5,6.
The 1930 census shows Emil is living in Flint, MI in the home of Netherland immigrant family
of Aube & Anna DeHaam. Emil is 43, single, Plasterer.
Emil & Carmela married sometime after 1930.
D. HOPP [BASEL], Ida Auguste Luise 21 Dec 1888 – 14 May 1959
HOPP, Hermann Johannes Albert 18 Feb 1888 – 10 Oct 1967
Both are buried in Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City.
Ida Auguste Luise BESEL was baptized 20 January 1889 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St.
Michael's Church. Her godparents were Auguste Kreft, Catharine Geddert, Carl Hopp.
Ida was confirmed 13 April 1902 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Ida's
memory verse for life is Psalm 86:11.
Hermann, son of Charles & Johanna nee ADRIAN HOPP, was baptized 30 March 1888 by
Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Albert Stricker, Hermann
Prell, Emilie Noffze.
Hermann was confirmed 31 March 1901 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church.
Hermann's memory verse for life is Matthew 7:13,14.
Ida & Herman were married in St. Michael’s Church on 21 June 1911 by Rev. Heinrich Essig.
Their witnesses were Charles Elowski & Dora Sellke, both of Belknap
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [Roll T770_492 - E.D. 171 - page 11B] enumerated 18 May 1910 by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
HOPP, Herman, head, 22, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer
HOPP, Carl, father, 77, married 48 years, born Germany, to America 1860, own income
HOPP, Johanna, mother, 66, married 48 years, 16 chldren born with 14 children living, born Germany, to America 1858
HOPP, Henry, brother, 24, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, laborer, odd jobs
Ida & Herman were married 21 June 1911 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael’s Church. Their witnesses were Charles Elowski & Dora Sellke, both of Belknap
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [Roll T625_791- Page 6B - ED 314] enumerated by Alex McLennan 26 January 1920 shows:
HOPP, Herman, head, 31, owns farm with mortgage, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer
HOPP, Ida, wife, 31, born Michigan, parents born Germany
HOPP, Ardis, daughter, 7, born Michigan
HOPP, Geraldine, daughter, 1 1/12, born Michigan
HOPP, Charlie, father, 87, born Germany, to America 1859
The 1930 Presque Isle County, Rogers Township [village] federal census [E.D. 17 - page 24B] enumerated 21 April 1930 by John Ferdelmann, Jr. shows:
Living at 262 North Seventh Street
HOPP, Herman, head, 42, married at age 23, owns home valued at $2400, born Michigan, parents born Germany, carpenter at stone quarry
HOPP, Ida, wife, 41, married at age 22, born Michigan, parents born Germany
HOPP, Ardis, daughter, 17, born Michigan
HOPP, Geraldine, daughter, 10, born Michigan
Children of Ida & Herman are:
i. Ardis Johanna Augusta Hopp, born 1 Jan 1913, was baptized 16 March 1913 in St.
Michael's Church. Her godparents were Frau Carl Basel, Frau Ed Haselhuhn and Albert Hopp.
Ardis was confirmed 30 May 1926 by Rev. Ernst Ross in St. John’s - Rogers City, MI She
never married and died 7 July 2006. Buried: Rogers City, MI
ii. Geraldine 'Jackie' Eugenia Hopp, born 9 Dec 1918, was baptized 2 Feb 1919 by Rev. William
Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Heinrich Hopp, Agathe Basel and Lilli
Haselhuhn
Geraldine married Russell A. Slade, Jr. on 21 June 1941 by Rev. Louis A. Linn in St. John’s –
Rogers City. Their witnesses were Stanley Fisher and Ardis Hopp..
E. BASEL, Carl ‘Charles’ Ludwig, Jr., 17 Mar 1891 – 17 Nov 1971
BASEL, Wilhelmine ‘Minnie’ [BRANDT] 24 Apr 1892 – 4 Sep 1985
Both are buried in St. John’s Cemetery – Royston.
Carl was baptized 29 March 1891 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His
godparents were Carl Besel, Sr., Ludwig Putzig, Ernestine Crueger.
Carl was confirmed 27 March 1904 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael’s Church . His
memory verse for life is Ephesians 5:15-16.
Wilhelmine, daughter of Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig & Wilhelmine Elisabeth nee SCHLAEGER
BRANDT, was baptized 1 May 1892 in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. Bruno Potzger. Her
godparents were Otto Baller, Marie Brege, and Auguste Potzger.
Wilhelmine was confirmed 8 April 1906 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her
memory verse for life is 2 Peter 1:19.
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 6B] enumerated 15 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
BRANDT, William, head, 56, born Feb 1844 Germany, married 32 years, to America 1861, farmer
BRANDT, Minnie, wife, 51, born April 1851 Germany, married 32 years, 13 children born with 7 children living, to America 1856
BRANDT, William, son, 27, born May 1873 New York, single, sailor
BRANDT, Paul, son 16, born March 1884 Michigan, farm laborer
BRANDT, Minnie, daughter, 8, born April 1892 Michigan, at school
Witnesses at Carl & Wilhelmines’s marriage on 25 Dec 1912 by Rev. Leonard Schmidt in Hope Lutheran Church of Hawks, MI were Albert Basel & Minnie Cordes.
The 1930 Wellington Township, Alpena County, Michigan federal census [E.D. 15 - page 2A] shows:
BASEL, Charles E., head, 39, married at age 21, owns farm, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farm
BASEL, Minnie, wife, 38, married at age 20, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BASEL, Gertrude H., daughter, 16, born Michigan
BASEL, Amos A. A., son, 15, born Michigan
BASEL, Carl O., son, 10, born Michigan
BASEL, Anita, daughter, 8, born Michigan
BASEL, Ruth M., daughter, 5, born Michigan
Children of Carl & Minnie are:
i.. BASEL, Gertrud Helen 21 Apr 1913 - 6 June 1936
Gertrud was baptized 12 Oct 1913 by Rev. William Schoenow in St.
Michael's Church. Her godparents were Paul Brandt, Frau Herman Hopp
and Albert Dietz.
ii. BASEL,,Amos Albert Alfred 11 July 1915 – 15 Oct 2003
BASEL, Marie Agnes [PRELL] b: 8 Nov 1924 – living
Amos is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City.
Amos was baptized 1 Aug 1915 by Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. His
godparents were Lena Hardies, Albert Basel and Alfred Schlaeger.
Amos was confirmed in St. John’s of Royston, MI.
Marie Agnes Prell , daughter of Eduard & Martha nee MIELKE PRELL, was baptized 30 Nov
1924 in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Minna Klee, Mathilde Schwiesow and
Leonard Prell.
The married in St. Michael’s of Hawks on 21 Dec 1941 wi Tev. Otto Koenig officiating.
Children of Amos & Marie are:
...... 2 Amy Marie BASEL
.......... +Gerald MELVIN m: 25 Nov 1961
...............3 Ryan MELVIN
...............3 Charlene MELVIN
...................+Todd WISNIERUSKI
...............3 LeAnn MELVIN
...................+Russel MOORE
...............3 Karie MELVIN
...............3 Shawna MELVIN
...... 2 Faye Ann BASEL
.......... +Gerald MARENKEWICZ m: 2 July 1966
...............3 Steve MARENKEWICZ
...............3 Bruce MARENKEWICZ
...................+Lisa ____ m: 3 Feb 1993
...... 2 Beth Arlene BASEL
.......... +John Richard NOFFZE m: 18 Sep 1965
John was baptized 14 Sept 1941 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in St. Michael's Church
of Belknap. His godparents were Robert Noffze and Edna Ristow.
John was confirmed 25 March 1956 by Rev. Harold G Molzan in St. Michael's Church.
His memory verse for life is Rev. 2:10.
...............3 Brenda NOFFZE
...............3 Matthew John NOFFZE
...................+Kathleen GAWNE
....................... 4 Madison Lee NOFFZE 4 July 1995 - 12 Jan 2001
....................... 4 Taylor NOFFZE
...............3 Natalie Ruth NOFFZE
...................+Daryl F SCHULTZ m: 10 Oct 1998
....................... 4 Kyle Marie SCHULTZ
...... 2 Edith Ruth BASEL
.......... +Gary DICE m: 1968
...............3 Troy DICE
...............3 Chad DICE
...... *2nd Husband of Edith Ruth BASEL:
.......... +Thomas NOVAK m: 23 Nov 1990
...... 2 Andrew 'Andy' Charles BASEL
.......... +Carol HEIKE m: 25 Nov 1972
...............3 Sarah BASEL
...............3 Erin BASEL
...............3 Samuel BASEL
...............3 Timothy BASEL
...... 2 Daniel Amos BASEL
.......... +Lisa CAMPBELL m: 18 Mar 1978
...............3 Deidra BASEL
...............3 Dustin BASEL
...............3 Joseph BASEL
...............3 Anna BASEL
...............3 Jonathan BASEL
...... 2 Mark Allan BASEL
.......... +Luann MCHARG m: 12 May 1979
...............3 Paul BASEL
...............3 Luke BASEL
...............3 Adam BASEL
...... 2 Bonnie Sue BASEL
.......... +Randy GRULKE m: 4 Oct 1980
...............3 Justin GRULKE
...............3 Nicole GRULKE
...............3 Ethan Lee GRULKE
iii. BASEL, Carl Oswald Edward b: 17 Aug 1919
BASEL, Helen Bernice nee LIGAWAY 17 Feb 1922 – May 1998
Carl was baptized 14 Sep 1919 in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Edward
Paull, Oswald Bruder and Emilie Schlaeger.
iv. BASEL, Anita Louise BASEL b: 10 Jan 1922, married
ROGGOW, Erich A. b: 10 June 1920 m: 26 Apr 1942.
Children of Anita & Erich are:
aa. Larry A. ROGGOW
. +Carol Jean COUPLAND m: 20 Aug 1967
Child of Larry & Carol is:
Isaiah James ROGGOW
bb. Jane L. ROGGOW
. +Jerry D BARE m: 29 Jan 1966
Children of Jane & Jerry are:
1. Collette Jane BARE
2. Christina Marie BARE
v. BASEL Ruth Marie BASE b: 27 Oct 1924, married
+BATEMAN, Dore 30 Jan 1918 - June 1981 m: 13 Dec 1951
Children of Ruth & Dore are:
a. Guy Dean BATEMAN
b. Della Marie BATEMAN
vi. BASEL, Yvonne Jeanette 8 June 1935 – 22 Dec 2003
F. BASEL, Albert Ernest Ludwig 7 Sep 1893 – 3 Mar 1976
BASEL, Dora Auguste Wilhelmine [Noffze] 28 Aug 1900 – 12 Sep 1993
Albert was baptized 17 September 1893 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Albert Krueger, Louis Putzig, Agatha Noffze.
Albert was confirmed 24 March 1907 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 73:25
Dora was baptized 9 September 1900 by Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller in St. John’s Church of Rogers City. Her godparents were Agatha Noffze, Carl Schalk, Mina Pommerenke.
Dora was confirmed 5 April 1914 by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is 1 John 5:4.
Witnesses at Albert & Dora’s marriage on 26 Aug 1919 in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow were Eduard Bruder, Agatha Basel, Paul Sellke and Grace Noffze.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. - page 1A] enumerated 2 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
BASEL, Albert, head, 27, farmer
BASEL, Dora, wife, 19
BASEL, Charlie, 65, father
BASEL, Augusta, 57
KRUEGER, Karlena, grand-mother, 89
The 1930 Belknap Township - Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 1A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 2 April 1930 shows:
BASEL, Albert, head, 37, married at age 25, owns, valued at $10,000.00, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
BASEL, Dora, wife, 29, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BASEL, Marion, daughter, 10
BASEL, Harriet, daughter, 8
BASEL, Melvin, son, 3
BASEL, Arthur, son, 1 1/12
Children of Albert & Dora are:
i. BASEL, Marion,Grace Agnes married Robert SMITH
Marion, born 29 May 1920, was baptized 13 June 1920 by Rev. Louis
Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Carl Basel, Agnes Heinecke, and
Grace Noffze.
Marion was confirmed 28 May 1933 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael’s Church. Her
memory verse for life is Rev. 2:10.
ii. BASEL, Harriet Emma Nora, married Arthur E. KRASKA
Harriet, born 16 Octo 1921, was baptized 13 Nov 1921 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St.
Michael's Church. Her godparents were Emma Noffze, Nora Rambadt, and Carl Basel, Jr.
Harriet was confirmed 2 June 1935 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. Her
memory verse for life is Psalm 37:4.
iii. BASEL, Melvin Herman b: living
BASEL, Gertrude Louise [Wieland] 3 Feb 1931 – 3 Aug 1989
Melvin was baptized 16 May 1926 by Rev. Carl Volz in St. Michael's
Church. His godparents were Herman Hopp, Carl Elowski, and Ida Hopp.
Melvin was confirmed 21 May 1939 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in St.
Michael's Church. His memory verse for life was Matthew 28:20.
Melvin & Gertrude were married 11 June 1949 in St. John’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Royston.
Gertrude is the daughter of Arthur & Ida nee CORDES WEILAND.
Melvin & Gertrude’s children are:
Ia. Duane Robert BASEL
+Terry Lynn GRULKE m: 28 Dec 1974
Duane was baptized 8 Nov 1953 by Rev. August H. Klenke in St. Michael's Church. His
godparents were Robert Smith and Anita Weiland.
Duane was confirmed 19 March 1967 by Rev. Harry White in St. Michael's Church. His
memory verse for life is Hebrews 13:5.
Witnesses at Duane and Terry's marriage by Rev. Harry White in St. Michael’s Church
were Beth Claus & Larry Claus.
Children of Duane & Terry are:
aa. Eric Robert BASEL
+Samantha SCHLAK
Eric’s baptism: St. Michael's Church, Rev. Harry White - 28 August 1977
Godparents: Diane Schalk & Steven Basel
Confirmation: St. Michael's Church - 3 May 1992 by Rev. Besler
Eric’s memory verse for life is Revelations 2:10
bb. Nathan Mark BASEL
Nathan’s baptism: St. Michael's Church by Rev. Besler - 9 August 1981
Godparents: Mark Grulke & Laura Krohn
Confirmation: St. Michael's Church - 5 May 1996 by Rev. Besler
Nathan’s memory verse for life is Revelation 2:10
. b. Steven Harold BASEL
+Sylvia PERCY m: 11 Feb 1989
Steven’s baptism: St. Michael's Church, Rev. Ralph E. Unger - 8 October 1961
Godparents: Mr. Harold Hopp & Mrs. Lilah Elowski
Confirmation: St. Michael's Church - 11 April 1976 by Rev. Harry White
Steven’s memory verse for life is Matthew 6:33
Witnesses at Steven & Sylvia's marriage by Rev. Besler in St. Michael’s Church were
Steven Bruning, Karen Kohsmann.
Children of Steven & Sylvia are:
aa. Amy PERCY
+Joseph L BREWBAKER m: 20 May 1995
Witnesses at Amy and Joseph's marriage in St. Michael’s Church by the Rev.
Besler were Michael Krajniak and Jill Brege.
bb. Carrie PERCY
+Dan BROWNELL
Carrie’s Confirmation St. Michael's Church - 21 April 1991 by Rev. Besler
Carrie’s memory berse for life is John 3:16
Child of Carrie & Dan is:
Cody Paul BROWNELL
cc. Christine Joan PERCY
Christine’s Confirmation: St. Michael's Church - 6 February 1994 by Rev. Besler
Christine’s memory verse for life is Revelations 2:10
*2nd Wife of Melvin Herman BASEL:
+Vera LINK m: 3 July 1998
iv.. BASEL, Dr. Arthur, married Marie ___
Arthur Richard Basel was confirmed 27 April 1941 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C
Weber in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 111:10.
G. BASEL, Agatha Bertha Gertrud 21 Aug 1896 - 18 Dec 1936, married
BRUDER, Eduard August 28 Nov 1893 – Dec 1967
Agatha was baptized 6 Sep 1896 in St. Michael's Church by Rev. Bruno Potzger. Her godparents were Christian Brege, Bertha Nienas and Rosalie Sorgatz.
Agatha was confirmed 20 March 1910 by Rev. Heinrich Wilhelm Essig in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Romans 12: 11-12.
Eduard, son of Franz Albert & Auguste Friedericke Johanna nee VOIGT BRUDER, was baptized 24 Dec 1893 by Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller in St. John’s Church of Rogers City. His godparents were Heinrich Schultz, Heinrich Bruder, Dora Schewe, Ida Bertram.
Eduard was confirmed 12 April 1908 in Immanuel Church of Moltke. His memory verse for life is Romans 12:11,12.
Edward Bruder owned and operated a Blacksmith Shop in Rogers City. The main entry and the front windows were in the shape of horseshoes. He also ran the Shell Gas Station in Rogers City - on 3rd Street, across from the Bowling Alley.
The 1930 Presque Isle County, Rogers City village federal census [E.D. 17 - page 17A] enumerated 16 April 1930 by John Ferdelmann, Jr., shows:
BRUDER, Edward, head, owns home valued at $3500 at 266 North Third Street, age 36, married at age 25, proprietor gas station
BRUDER, Agatha, wife
BRUDER, Milton, son
BASEL, Augusta, mother-inl-aw, 67, widowed, born Germany, to America 1872.
After Agatha's early death, Edward moved to Midland, Michigan where he married - unknown person.
Child of Agatha & Edward is:
i. Rev. Milton BRUDER, married Jane R. ____
Milton Charles Bruder was baptized 1 April 1928 by Rev. Ernst Ross in St. John’s Church of Rogers City. His godparents were Mrs. Ida Hopp, Adolph Gross. Milton was a pastor in the Baptist Church.
3. BASEL, Ernest William 2 Aug 1855 – 5 Sep 1943
BASEL, Wilhelmine ‘Minnie’ Auguste [Emke] 1866 – 3 May 1895
Wilhelmie was the daughter of Charles ÖMKE & Caroline Sophie Johanna nee NIEMANN.
Pastor Christian Schwan's diaries show Wilhelmine Johanna Christine Oemke was confirmed 30 December 1881.
The marriage record of Presque Isle County shows Auguste Wilhelmine OEMCKE married Ernst William BESELon 26 Dec 1881 by Rev. Christian Schwan.
The 1880 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Posen Township Federal Census [E.D. 282 - page 2] enumerated 1 June 1880 by Henry Clothier shows:
BASSEL, Ernest, 24, head, farmer, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
BASSEL, Laura, 14, sister, keeping house, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
BASSEL, Charles, 26, brother, farmer, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
Ernest is shown as purchasing 80 acres in Belknap township on January 30, 1885 from the land office in Detroit, Michigan.
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Posen Township Federal Census [E.D. 151 - page 15A] enumerated 19 June 1900 by Eugene D’Vincent shows:
BASEL, Earnest, head, 46, born August 1853 Germany, widowed, to America 1880, Farmer
BASEL, Agnes, daughter, 15, born July 1884 Michigan, parents born Germany
BASEL, Emma, daughter 10, born September 1889 Michigan, parents born Germany, attends school
BASEL, Bertha, daughter, 8, born August 1889 Michigan, parents born Germany, attends school
BASEL, William, son 5, born July 1895 Michigan, parents born Germany
The 1930 Rogers City village [Presque Isle County], Michigan federal census [E.D. 17 page 12A] shows:
Living at 246 South Second Street
BASEL, Ernest, 74, head, widowed, owns home, $1500 assets, born Germany, speaks German only
BASEL, Emma, 37, daughter, single, born Michigan
4. BASEL, Wilhelm [Sep 1857 – 1920], married 1879 Detroit to Bertha PARDICK [Oct 1859 – 1938], daughter of August & Getta PARDICK. Wilhelm & Bertha are buried in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Detroit, MI.
Children of Wilhelm & Bertha re:
A. Wilhelm Ferdinand BASEL, Jr. [27 July 1880 – 9 July 1958], married Emma
Ida CZISCHKE on 26 Sep 1908 in Detroit. Witnesses at their marriage by Rev.
J. M. Gugel were Edward Cischke & Edward Kirsch, both of Detroit.
Children of Wilhelm & Emma are:
i. Elvera Ann BASEL [24 Oct 1909 – 11 Apr 1988], married Harold Joseph
Geiser [8 Apr 1908 – 14 June 1972]
ii. William E. BASEL, III [12 July 1911 – 20 May 2002], married Helen Jean
Wixom [19 Nov 1917 – 17 Mar 2004]
iii. Maynard C. BASEL [1913 – 26 Jan 1970]
iv. Ernest J. BASEL [14 Oct 1916 – 5 Apr 1993], married Dorothy Olive ___
5. BASEL, Ferdinand 26 Nov 1859 – 31 Jan 1944, married 1882 in Detroit to
Henriette Wilhelmine PANKOW [25 Jan 1862 – 9 Mar 1925]
Children of Ferdinand & Henriette are:
A. Leo Louis BASEL b.May 13, 1884, married 21 Nov 1908 to Bertha
ARNDT, daughter of Eward & Bertha Arndt, born 1885
In 1910 & 1920, Leo & Bertha lived at 671 Chene St. in Detroit. In 1930
they lived in a home valued at $10,000 at 4132 St. Jean. They have a
radio set. Bertha's mother, Bertha Arndt, 78, widowed, is living with them.
Child of Leo & Bertha is:
i. Irene B. BASEL b: 1907 Detroit, married 28 Sep 1925 Detroit to Frank
KULLING, born 1901
B. Hedwig 'Hattie' Emilie BASEL, born Sep 1885
C. Amanda Caroline BASEL, born Dec 1886, married 10 Sep 1913 to Charles
MAY, born 1888 in Canada
Witnesses at Charles & Amanda's marriage in Detroit by Rev. S. H. Rum
Kramp were Edwin Schwartz & Ferdinand Basel, both of Detroit.
D. Walter BASEL, born 10 July 10 1888
E. Albert BASEL [1890 – 28 Sep 28, 1891 Detroit ]
F. Minnie BASEL [22 Jan 1891 – 24 Aug 1894 Detroit]
G. Louise 'Lizzy' Mina Rosa BASEL [18 Jan 1893 - Feb 1961], married 30
June 1915 in Detroit to Edward Hugh SCHWANDT, Jr., born 1 Jan 01,
1889 - 11 Jan 1974
Witnesses at Louise & Edward's marriage by Rev. J. C. Koepplin were
Ferd. Basel & Lillian Schwandt, both of Detroit.
Child of Louise & Edward is:
i. Edward Arthur SCHWANDT 24 Sep 1922 - 13 Jan 1999]
Edward married Adelina ____
H. Ferdinand BASEL, Jr. [30 Apr 1894 Detroit]
I. Edward Gustav BASEL [22 June 1896 Detroit]
Edward married 2 July 1921 to Helen LAKING in Detroit, born 1897
Children of Edward & Helen are:
i. Edward George BASEL, Jr. [31 May 1922 Detroit – 9 Jan 2003]
Edward married Janet J. ____, born June 1924
Child of Edward & Janet is:
a. Julie A. BASEL, born 1950
Child of Julie is:
aa. Erin BASEL, born Oct 1986
ii. Doris BASEL, born 1924 Detroit
iii. Donald R. BASEL, born August 1925
Donald married Betty L. ____, born Feb 1929
iv. Lorraine BASEL, born 1929 Detroit
J. Arthur Emil BASEL, born 12 Apr 1899 Detroit
K. Ronald BASEL, born 24 July 1902 Detroit
6. BASEL, Julius, born 1864 Prussia. In 1880 Julius lived in Detroit.
5 BASEL, Eleonore 'Laura' [30 May 30, 1866 in Prussia – 25 Mar 1936
Belknap], married Friedrich 'Fred' Herman PUTZIG [15 Nov 1864 Prussia
- 8 May 1936 Belknap] m: October 26, 1886
The St. Michael's marriage record shows Friedrich Putzig from Belknap and
Eleonore Besel from Posen Township married 26 Oct 1886 by Rev. Bruno
Potzger with their witnesses being Carl Besel and Ludwig Putzig.
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 4A] enumerated 8 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
PUTZIG, Fred, head, 33, born Nov 1866 Germany, married 14 years, to America 1871, farmer
PUTZIG, Nora, wife, 33, born May 1867 Germany, married 14 years, 6 children born with 4 living, to America 1873
PUTZIG, Barney, son, 12, born Nov 1887 Michigan, at school
PUTZIG, Ellen, daughter, 11, born Jan 1889 Michigan, at school
PUTZIG, Emma, daughter, 9, born June 1890 Michigan, at school
PUTZIG, Hannah, daughter, 2, born April 1898 Michigan
BASIL, Carl, father-in-law, 75, born March1875 Germany, widowed, to America 1873, farm laborer
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 171 - page 3A] enumerated 22 April 1910 by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
PUTZIG, Fred, head, 45, married 25 years, born Germany, to America 1871, Farmer
PUTZIG, Eleonore, wife, 43, married 25 years, 7 children born with 5 children living, born Germany, to America 1886
PUTZIG, Bernhard, son, 23, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farm laborer at odd jobs
PUTZIG, Emma, daughter, 19, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, servant for private family
PUTZIG, Hanna, daughter, 11, born Michigan, parents born Germany
PUTZIG, Erich, son, 9, born Michigan, parents born Germany
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. - page 1A] enumerated 2 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
PUTZIG, Fred, head, 55, no occupation
PUTZIG, Elanora, wife, 53
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 1A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 2 April 1930 shows:
PUTZIG, Fred, head, 65, married at age 21, owns, valued at $325.00, born Germany, to America in 1870, mail carrier, Post Office
PUTZIG, Elenore, wife, 64, married at age 20, born Germany, to America in 1876
...... 2 Bernard 'Barney' Johann Carl PUTZIG [7 Nov 1887 Belknap - 1 Mar 1964 Alpena] Bernhard Johann Carl Putzig was confirmed 13 April 1902 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in
St, Michael's Church. Bernhard's memory verse for life is Romans 1:16.
Bernhard married Bertha Cela DANBERT [10 Mar 1891 Detroit - 18 Mar 1966 Alpena],
daughter of Johann & Anna ‘Bertha’ Caroline nee Flemming Danbert,
Bertha Cela Danbert was confirmed 27 March 1904 by Rev. Ernst Thieme in St. Peter’s Metz.
The record also state that she was baptized in Detroit, MI.
Witnesses at their marriage on 8 Nov 1910 in St. Michael’s by Rev. Heinrich Essig were Carl
Basel, Millie Domsch, Fred Danbert and Ida Basel.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Bismarck Township Federal Census [E.D. 315 - page 2B] enumerated 30 January by Ernest C. Brege shows:
PUTZIG, Bernhard, head, 32, owns, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farm
PUTZIG, Bertha, wife, 27, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Germany
PUTZIG, Evelyn, daughter, 6, born Michigan
PUTZIG, Iva, daughter, 3 7/12, born Michigan
PUTZIG, Mabel, daughter, 1 7/12, born Michigan
The 1930 Alpena County, Alpena [city], Michigan federal census [E.D. 1 - page 14A] shows:
Living at 1107 Fritst Avenue
PUTZIG, Bernhard, head, 42, married at age 23, owns house valued at $3000, born Michigan, parents born Germany, carpenter at cement plant
PUTZIG, Bertha, wife, 38, married at age 20, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
PUTZIG, Evelyn, daughter, 17, single, born Michigan
PUTZIG, Irene, daughter, 13, born Michigan
m: November 08, 1910
...............3 Arthur Frederick PUTZIG [9 Feb 1912 - 25 Apr 1912
...............3 Evelyn Laura PUTZIG [March 30, 1913 - living]
Evelyn was confirmed 5 June 1927 in Immanuel Church of Alpena, MI. Her memory
verse for life is Isaiah 54:10.
...................+Orville Lafnear FLEMMING [16 Oct 1916 - 10 Jan 1994
Orville was born to William Lafnear and Emma Meyers. After William and Emma
divorced, Emma married Herbert Flemming 26 August 1920. Orville was adopted by
Herbert and took the last name of Flemming.
Orville Lafnear is shown as the son of Emma Lafnear on the 1920 Bismarck
Township federal census.
The following household is shown on the 1920 Bismark Township federal census
record:
MEYERS, Louis, head, divorced, age 54, born Michigan parents born Michigan
MEYERS, Edna, single, daughter, age 16, born Michigan
LAFNEAR, Emma, daughter, divorced, age 20, born Michigan
LAFNEAR, Orville, grandson, age 3 2/12, born Michigan
LAFNEAR, Bernice, grand-daughter, age 1 2/12, born Michigan
The 1930 Bismarck Township federal census shows Oswaldt [sic] Flemming, son,
age 13 living with Herbert and Emma [Meyers] Flemming.
Witnesses at Evelyn & Orville’s marriage on 19 Apr 1941 by Rev. Frederick
Heumann in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Alpena were Leo Flemming,
Ethel Kunzi, Elmer Brege, Don Mored Fenton.
....................... 4 Robert James FLEMMING - living
Robert was baptized 5 Jan 1947 by Rev. F. W. Heumann in Immanuel Church
of Alpena, MI. His godparents were Mr. & Mrs. Henry Haselhuhn.
...........................+Cynthia SHAFTO – living
Robert & Cynthia were married 11 Aug 1973.
................................ 5 John FLEMMING - living
....................... 4 Gloria Jean FLEMMING [30 Apr 1951 - 26 May 1951
Gloria was baptized 5 May 1951 by Rev. F. W. Heumann in Immanuel Church
of Alpena, MI. Her godparents were Leo Flemming and Carol Neumann.
....................... 4 Kay Ann FLEMMING - living
Kay Ann was baptized 6 Sep 1953 by Rev. F. W. Heumann in Immanuel
Church of Alpena, MI. Her godparents were Donald Sommerfeld and Mrs.
Howard Pankey.
...........................+Randy REPKE – living Randy is the son of Eugene and Shirlaine nee
McConnell Repke.
Kay Ann & Randy were married 20 Nov 1970
................................5 Chad REPKE - living
....................................+Melissa RASMUSSEN - living
Chad & Melissa married 10 June 1995
........................................6 Alex REPKE - living
........................................6 Amber REPKE - living
................................5 Jason REPKE - living
...............3 Irene Louise PUTZIG - living
...................+Alfred Frank COSBITT - living
...............3 Mabel PUTZIG [29 July 1918 - 1 June 1924
...... 2 Laura Eleanora PUTZIG [18 Jan 1889 - 13 Sep 1962]
The baptism & confirmation records show: ELEONORA AUGUSTE PUTZIG
Eleonora Auguste Putzig was baptized 10 Feb 1889 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's
Church. Her godparents were Theodor Noffze, Sr., Auguste Stricker, Auguste Besel.
Eleonora was confirmed 13 April 1902 by Rev. Bruno Potzger St. Michael's Church. Her
memory verse for life was Psalm 37:5.
..........+Alvah R. KUNZI [20 July 1874 Peru, IN – 28 Nov 1952], son of Norman & Melissa nee
Kent Kunzi
Witnesses at their marriage on 18 June 1907 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael’s
Church were Charles Basel, Emma Putzig, August Trapp and Minnie Basel.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 171
– page 7B] enumerated 7 May 1910 by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
KUNZI, Alvah, head, 34, married 2 years, born Indiana, turner at bowl factory, parents
born in U.S.
KUNZI, Elenora, wife, 21, married 2 years, 1 child born with 1 child living, born Michigan,
parents born Germany
KUNZI, Melissa, daughter, 2, born Michigan
The 1920 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County Federal Census [ Roll T625_791-
E.D. 314 - page 9A] enumerated 3 February 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
KUNZI, Alvah, head, 44, owns free of debt, born Michigan [sic], father born Ohio, mother
born Michigan [sic], Millwright at Mill
KUNZI, Eleonora, wife, 31, born Michigan, parents born Germany
KUNZI, Mylissa, daughter, 11, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
KUNZI, Katherine, daughter, 9, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
KUNZI, Ethel, daughter, 5, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
NOTE: Alvah's parents were born in Ohio, not Michigan
The 1930 Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena [city] Federal Census [E.D. 1 - page 15B]
shows:
Living at 115 Crapo Street
KUNZI, Alvah, head, 55, married at age 32, born Indiana, Parents born Ohio, owns house
valued at $2000, has radio, Carpenter at Cement Plant
KUNZI, Eleanor, wife, 41, married at age 18, born Michigan, parents born Germany
KUNZI, Katharine, daughter, 19, single, born Michigan, father born Indiana, mother born
Michigan, bookkeeper at hardware store
KUNZI, Ethel, daughter, 15, born Michigan, father born Indiana, mother born Michigan
...............3 Melissa Emma KUNZI [2 Apr 1908 - 10 May 1927
Melissa was baptized 3 May 1908 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church.
Her godparents were Emma Putzig and Carl Besel, Jr.
...............3 Katherine 'Kate' Bertha KUNZI [13 Jan 1911 - 22 Aug 1989
...................+Martin Reinhold NEUMANN [23 Feb 1906 - 11 July 1995 ]
Martin was baptized 4 March 1906 by Rev. H. H. Heidel in Immanuel Church of
Alpena, MI. His godparents were Carl Krueger, R. Schilling, Pauline Ermel.
Witnesses at their marriage on 18 June 1930 by Rev. F. W. Heumann in Immanuel
Church of Alpena were Ernest Neumann, Ethel Kunzi, Ray Bailey, Evelyn Neumann.
....................... 4 Carole Joyce NEUMANN - living
...........................+Donald Keith SOMMERFELD [27 June 1928 - 28 Nov 1985
Carole & Donald were married 29 June 29 1952
................................5 Gerald A. SOMMERFELD
.................................... +Charlene K. BURZICK
........................................6 Keith A. SOMMERFELD
........................................6 Melanie K. SOMMERFELD
................................5 Douglas E. SOMMERFELD
.................................... +Peggy J VANWORMER
........................................6 Melissa A. SOMMERFELD
........................................6 Jason D. SOMMERFELD
................................5 Marty L. SOMMERFELD
.................................... +Lori A. CURTIS
........................................6 Anna Grace SOMMERFELD
........................................6 Kate Alicia SOMMERFELD
........................................6 Donald Scott SOMMERFELD
....................... 4 Janice Marie NEUMANN - living
........................... + Kenneth W. MELVILLE - living
...............3 Ethel May KUNZI [16 Nov 1914 - 6 Jan 1992]
Ethel was confirmed 20 May 1928 by Rev. F. W. Heumann in Immanuel Church of
Alpena, MI. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 145:18-19.
...................+Elmer Heinrich Alfred BREGE [2 Oct 1913 – 4 Jan 1982]
Elmer was baptized 19 Oct 1913 by Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael's Church.
His godparents were Heinrich Brege, Alfred Erkfitz and Alwine Brege.
Elmer was confirmed 14 April 1927 by Rev. Carl Volz in St. Michael's Church.
His memory verse for life is Psalm 37:4.
Ethel & Elmer were married 25 Oct 1941
....................... 4 Duane Elmer BREGE - living
...........................+Janice Arlene VALLENDER - living
Duane & Janice were married 6 Aug 1966
................................5 Julianna BREGE
................................5 David Elmer BREGE
................................5 Karen J BREGE
....................................+Robert H MORRIS married 21 Nov 1998 TX
................................5 Katherine BREGE
....................... 4 David Lee BREGE
David was baptized 27 April 1947 byRev. Donald E. Heck in St. Michael's
Church. His godparents were Fred Kalitta and Katherine Neumann.
David was confirmed 26 Mar 1961 in St John’s Church
...........................+Ruth Ann HASELHUHN married 9 May 1970
Witnesses at their marriage in St. John’s Churc by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan
were Duane Brege and Russette Smart.
................................5 Lee Ann BREGE
.................................... +David Lawrence NOWAK married 11 Oct 1997
................................5 Gail Lynn BREGE
Baptism: 8 July 1979 by Rev. Harold G. Molzan in St. John Church
Godparents: Mark Bruning, Mary Rubeo
...... 2 Emma Caroline PUTZIG [2 June 1890 - 24 Mar 1965]
.......... +Hermann Julius FLEMMING [19 July 1885 - 7 Jan 1955 m: 16 June 1910
Emma was baptized 22 June 1890 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church.
Her godparents were Louis Putzig, Caroline Dethloff, Caroline Stricker.
Emma was confirmed 27 March 1904 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church.
Her memory verse for life is Psalm 37:4.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Bismarck Township Federal Census [E.D.
172 - page 3A] enumerated 23 April 1910 by Emil Peltz shows:
PUTZIG, Emma, Servant, 19, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Servant for
Private Family NOTE: Emma is enumerated with the Harris and Hannah Horwitz family.
Harris is Merchant of General Merchandise. Harris was born In Yiddish Russia.
Hermann Julius Flemming was baptized 22 July 1885 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St.
Church. His godparents were Wilhelm Borrousch, Marie Hinz, Eleanor Hinz.
Herman was confirmed 8 April 1900 in Immanuel Church of Alpena, MI. His memory
verse for life is Matthew 26:41.
Witnesses at their marriage in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. Heinrich Essig were
Bernhard Putzig, Edna Voelert, Eddie Paull and Bessie Danbert.
The 1930 Metz township, Presque Isle County federal census [E.D. 8 - page 6A] - 30 April
1930, enumerated by Bole Centala shows:
FLEMING, Herman, head, 44, married at 25, owns, born Michigan, father born Germany,
mother born Michigan, farmer, general farming
FLEMING, Emma, wife, 39, married at 20, father born Michigan, mother born Germany
FLEMING, Norman, son, 16, farm labor, general farming
FLEMING, Leona, daughter, 14
FLEMING, Leonard, son, 12
FLEMING, Wilbert, son, 9
FLEMING, Marvin, son, 1 3/12
...............3 Grace Therese FLEMMING [11 July 1911 - 28 Apr 1944
...................+Wilfried Louis Martin SCHLEBEN [20 Sep 1911 - 18 Sep 1980] m: 3 July 1930
The baptism record shows Winfried as the first name.
Winfried Louis Martin Schlieben was baptized 5 November 1911 by Rev.
Leonard Schmidt in St. James Church of Moltke. His godparents were Louis
Meden, Lina Sorgatz.
Witnesses at their marriage by Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael’s Church
were Ethel Kunze & Norman Flemming.
The SS death index shows Wilfred L Schleben was born 20 Sep 1911,
which does not agree with the Faith Cemetery records that show his birth on
10 Sep 1911.
.......................4 Richard 'Dicky' SCHLEBEN [13 Oct 1930 - 25 Nov 1984
...........................+Deloris WIEJEWSKI m: 24 June 1950
.......................4 Elizabeth Betty SCHLEBEN
Elizabeth is shown as Elizabeth Schleben Ries Smolinski Fleming on the
Flemming tree.
...........................+Sylvester 'Joe' SMOLINSKI m: October 1950
................................5 Michael J. SMOLINSKI
....................................+Cheryl Ann BREDOW
Cheryl was baptized 24 July 1949 by Rev. August H. Klenke in St.
Michael’s Church. Her godparents were Betty Bredow and Arnold
Bruning.
Cheryl was confirmed 7 April 1963 by Rev. Ralph Unger in St. Michael's
Church. Her memory verse for life is John 10:27-18.
........................................6 Michael Daniel SMOLINSKI, Jr.
Baptism: St. Michael's Church by Rev. Harry White - 16 Jan 1972
Godparents: Cathy Bredow & Clyde Bredow
Confirmation St. Michael's Church - 4 May 1986 by Rev. Besler -
His memory ver for life is Rev 2:10
................................5 Donald SMOLINSKI
.................................... +Wendi MARKUSON
................................5 Tim SMOLINSKI
.................................... +Denise ___
................................5 Deborah SMOLINSKI
.................................... +Michael RIES
................................5 Joel SMOLINSKI
.......................*2nd Husband of Elizabeth Betty SCHLEBEN:
...........................+Roger Dean FLEMING m: March 22, 1968
.......................4 Robert Marvin SCHLEBEN
...........................+Marcia ___
+Joyce Ann ___
.......................4 Connie Jean SCHLEBEN
...........................+Rocklen Earl ROSE
................................5 Jennifer Marie ROSE
...............3 Norman Fred FLEMMING [1 Nov 1913 - 12 June 1935
...............3 Leona Ida FLEMMING
...................+Alfred RASCHE [12 June 1916 - 14 Aug 2007 m: 7 Sep 1946
Alfred returned to Hawks, Michigan after serving in the military during World War II.
He was active in the VFW Post 3209, which originally started in the Noffze School.
Alfred also wrote for the Presque Advance, recounting his wartime experiences. He
owned and operated a concrete construction business until his retirement, making
their home at Barnhart lake.
Obituary:
RASCHE, Alfred, 91, of Hawks died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, at Tendercare of
Rogers City. He is survived by his wife, Leona; a son, Alvin (Alice) of Saginaw; two
grandchildren, Eugene and Roger; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Emil Rasche
of Hawks; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 15,
2007, from 5-8 p.m. at the Brietzke Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. prayer service.
Visitation will continue Thursday 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with a 11 a.m.
funeral, with Rev. Paul Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in the Faith Lutheran
Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by VFW Post 607.
.......................4 Alvin Leonard Flemming RASCHE
The St. Michael's Church [Hawks, MI] records show Alvin Leonard Fleming as
the son of Leona Fleming.
Alvin Leonard Fleming was baptized 18 Dec 1938 in St. Michael's Church
[Hawks]. His godparents were Grace Schleben, Leonard Fleming.
...........................+Alice Edna GRULKE
................................5 Ronald Alvin RASCHE [19 Oct 1957 – 30 Dec 1991
................................5 Roger A. RASCHE
.................................... +Shirley Ann ___
........................................6 Katie RASCHE
........................................6 Karl RASCHE
................................5 Eugene R. RASCHE
...............3 Leonard John FLEMING [22 Mar 1918 - 12 Feb, 1984
...................+Irene Augusta SCHWIESOW m: 18 June 1948
Irene was confirmed 27 April 1941 by Rev. Dr. Edwin Weber in St. Michael's
Church. Her memory verse for life is Titus 2:11-12.
Witnesses at Leonard & Irene’s marriage by the Rev. August H. Klenke in St.
Michael’s Church were Frederick Schwiesow and Mrs. Alfred Rasche.
....................... 4 Leonard Terry FLEMING, Jr.
Leonard was baptized 10 July 1949 by Rev. August H. Klenke in St.
Michael’s Church. His godparents were Mildred Bade and Harry Schwiesow.
Leonard was ocnfirmed 22 March 1964 by Rev. Ralph Unger in St.
Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 145:18.
...........................+Petra DEPEYSTER m: 12 Feb 1972
Witnesses at their marriage by Rev. Harry White in St. Michael’s Church
were Niel Flemming and Janet Kowalski.
................................5 Earlene Augusta FLEMING
.................................... +Matthew Andrew EICHORN m: 12 July 1997
Earlene was baptized 13 Aug 1972 in St. Michael's Church by Rev.
Harry White. Her godparents were Esther Fleming & Neil Fleming
........................................6 Hunter Matthew EICHORN
................................5 Jeremy Richard FLEMING
.................................... +Sara J. JAMES m: 4 July 2003
Jeremy was baptized 13 Oct 1974 in St. Michael's Church by Rev.
Harry White. His godparents were Susan Fleming & Rick Kindt.
........................................6 George Tyler FLEMING
................................5 Courtney Terry FLEMING
Courtney was baptized 5 May 1978 in St. Michael's Church by Rev.
Besler. His godparents were Gerhardt Schalk & Melinda Schwiesow.
................................5 Heidi Marie FLEMING
.................................... +Timothy Aaron PILARSKI m: 1 June 2002
........................................6 Jordan PILARSKI
........................................6 Jami Marie PILARSKI
....................... 4 Neil Richard FLEMING
...........................+Jeanette Marie KOWALSKI m: 29 Dec 1972
Neil was baptized 3 June 1951 by Rev. August H. Klenke in St. Michael's
Church. His godparents were Arnold Flemming and Alfrieda Trapp.
Neil was confirmed 19 March 1967 by Rev. Harry White in St. Michael's
Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 23:1.
................................5 Joshua Richard FLEMMING
.................................... +Amanda ROMEL m: 8 May 1999
........................................6 Taylor Mae FLEMING
........................................6 Jaylen Richard FLEMING
........................................6 Jaymison Richard FLEMING
................................5 Amanda Marie FLEMING
................................5 Lindsay Marie FLEMING
................................5 Ashley Marie FLEMING
....................... 4 Mark Norman FLEMING
Mark was baptized 23 May 1954 by Rev. Harold Molzan in St. Michael's
Church. His godparents were Alfred Rasche and Mrs. Mabel Schaedig.
Mark was confirmed 30 March 1969 by Rev. Harry White in St. Michael's
Church. His memory verse for life is Rev. 2:10.
...........................+Jean Francis MAYES m: 18 June 1982
................................5 Erica Jean FLEMING
................................5 Anthony Michael FLEMING
....................... *2nd Wife of Mark Norman FLEMING:
...........................+Nanette S. LUEBKE m: 22 Oct 1988
....................... 4 Esther Lucia FLEMING
...........................+Rickie Lee KINDT m: 31 Aug 31, 1974
Esther was baptized 2 Sept 1956 by Rev. Harold G. Molzan in St. Michael's
Church. Her godparents were Fred Kalitta and Elmer Brege.
Esther was confirmed 22 March 1970 by Rev. Harry White in St. Michael's
Church. Her memory verse for life is John 8:12.
................................5 Rickie William KINDT, Jr.
................................5 Kendra Lynn KINDT
....................... 4 Susan Grace FLEMING
...........................+Sam Edwin KREY m: 28 Oct 1978
Susan was baptized 6 Nov 1960 in St. Michael'sChurch by Rev. Ralph E. Unger. Her godparents were Joyce Ganske & Wilbert Flemming. Susan was confirmed 7 Apr 1974 in St. Michael's Church by Rev. Harry White. Her memory verse for life is John 8:31,32
Sam was baptized 13 July 1960 by Rev. Homer Marsh in St. John’s Hagensville. His godparents are Dale Krey, Delores Brunning.
Sam was confirmed 26 May 1974 by Rev. Robert D. Thies in St. John’s
Hagensville.
................................5 Jennifer Sue KREY
Baptism: St. Michael's Church by Rev. Besler - 29 April 1979
Godparents: Allen Krey & Esther Kindt
................................5 Jonathan Alan KREY
Baptism: St. Michael's Church by Rev. Besler - 20 February 1983
Godparent was Leonard Fleming, Jr. & Witness was Kath Srebnik
....................... 4 Dale Alan FLEMING
...........................+Karen Susan JAYST m: 26 Aug 1989
Dale was baptized 13 May 1962 from St. Michael's Church by Mr. Richard
Wrobleski. His godparents were Mrs. Carl Altman & Mr. Erwin Kalitta
Dale was confirmed 3 Apr 1977 in St. Michael's Church by Rev. Harry White.
His memory verse for life is Psalm 46:1
................................5 April Lee FLEMING
.......................4 Joel Gene FLEMING
...........................+Amy Elizabeth WELCH m: 15 Aug 1986
Joel was baptized 19 July 1964 in St. Michael's Church by Rev. Ralph E. Unger. His godparents were Leonard Flemming, Jr. & Christine Schwiesow. Joel was confirmed 14 May 1978 in St. Michael's Church by Rev. Harry White. His memory verse for life is Romans 1:16.
................................5 Nicole Marie FLEMING
................................5 Nathan Kane FLEMING
...............3 Wilbert Herman FLEMING
...................+Nyda Mae 'Donna' PAULL
Nyda was baptized 25 May 1930 by Rev. Louis A. Linn in St. John’s Church Rogers City. Her godparents were Leonard Meyers, Mrs. Henry Hopp. Witnesses at Nyda and Wilbert's marriage on 29 May 1948 in St. John’s Rogers City by Rev. Louis A. Linn were Neldren Paull and Mrs. Frank Danbert.
.......................4 Trudy Lynn FLEMING
...........................+Gary Melvin ORR m: 24 Aug 1968
Trudy was baptized 18 June 1950 by Rev. Louis A. Linn in St. John’s Rogers
City. Her godparents were Alfred Rasche, Mrs. Neldron Paull.
Witnesses at Trudy and Gary' marriage in St. John’s Rogers City by Rev.
Harold G. Molzan were Darcy L. Klein and Donald S. Molocha.
................................5 Scott Melvin ORR
.................................... +Melissa 'Missy' Marie ELOWSKY
................................5 Casey Alan ORR
.................................... +Kimberly Lynn WISNIEWSKI
Casey was baptized 4 March 1973 in St. John’s Rogers City by Rev.
Harold G. Molzan. Her godparents were Arnold Flemming, Mrs.
Arnold Flemming
........................................6 Dylan Tyler ORR
Baptism: St. John’s Rogers City - 25 June 1994
Godparent: Scott Orr
................................5 Justin Michael ORR
.......................4 Kenneth Paul FLEMMING
...........................+Monica M HASKE m: 6 Oct 1973
Witnesses at Monica and Kenneth's marriage in St. John’s Rogers City by
Rev. Harold G. Molzan were Kethryn Krawczak and Larry Newhouse.
...............3 Marvin FLEMMING
...................+Josephine DIETLIN
...............3 Arnold FLEMING
...................+Virgilene Ruth KORTMAN m: 16 June 1956
Virgiline was baptized 11 Sep 1938 by Rev. Karl Schmidt in St. John’ Hagensville..
Her godparents were Lillie Meden, Clarence Florip.
Vergiline was confirmed on Pentecost Sunday [1June 1952] in St. John’s
Hagensville. Her memory verse for life is John 5:4.
Witnesses at Arnold & Vergilene’s marriage in St. John’s Hagensville were Ilene
Kortman, Wilbert Fleming.
.......................4 Jeffery Clarence FLEMING
...........................+Julie SMITH m: 6 Nov 1983
Jeffery was baptized 8 Feb 1959 by Rev. Homer Marsh in St. John’s
Hagensville. His godparents are Wilbert Fleming, Ilene Kortman.
................................5 Cody FLEMING
.......................4 Timothy Arnold FLEMING
Timothy was baptized 14 Jan 1962 by Rev. Homer Marsh in St. John’s
Hagensville. His godparents are Leonard Fleming, Lois Grulke.
.......................4 Tammy Ruth FLEMING
...........................+Paul QUAINE m: 20 Sep 1986
Tammy was baptized 4 Sep 1966 by Rev. Homer Marsh in St. John’s
Hagensville. Her godparents are Ralph Kortman, Trudy Lynn Fleming.
................................5 Ashley QUAINE
................................5 Sara QUAINE
...... 2 Bertha Caroline PUTZIG [7 Jan 1892 - 20 Feb 1892
Bertha was baptized 21 Jan 1892 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her
godparents were Gottfried Kosalowsky, Caroline Kosalowsky.
...... 2 Friedrich Emil Gustav PUTZIG [17 Jan 1893 - ? ]
Friedrich was baptized 19 Feb 1893 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His
godparents were Emil Putzig, Gustav Schalk, Emma Kossalowsky.
...... 2 Hannah Luise PUTZIG [25 Apr 1898 - ? ]
.......... +H. KITZMAN
Hannah was baptized 15 May 1898 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her
godparents were Wilhelm Besel, Hanna Kossalowsky, Frau Borrousch.
...... 2 Erich 'Eric' Hermann Emil PUTZIG [12 Aug 1900 - ? ]
.......... +Helen E. KARN [1903 - ? ] m: 6 Sep 1921
Erich was baptized 2 Sept 1900 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His
godparents were Hermann Kossalowsky, Emil Borrousch and Marie Hinz.
Witnesses at Helen & Erich's marriage in Detroit by the Rev. William F. Krause were
Ada A. Lubreau & Harold W. Karn, both of Pontiac, MI.
Child of Erich & Helen is.
Gloria PUTZIG b. 1925 Detroit
Erich & Helen divorced before 1930 in Detroit.