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1 The Nehrenz Network Newsletter Go to our webpage and read past newsletters - Vol No. 1 December TheWilliam Nehrenz Family + From the Editor - Dave Nehrenz - davenehrenz@aol.com Pastor - Trinity Lutheran Church 603 Classen Blvd. Norman, Oklahoma Greetings to the many Nehrenz family members and friends all across the U.S.A.! This newsletter will introduce you to the family of William Nehrenz, the fifth child and the fourth oldest son of Johann Christian Nehrenz. The original Nehrenz people came from Trollenhagen, Germany in November They landed at the Battery Park Castle Garden on Manhattan Island in New York City on the ship Borussia and then went on to Cleveland, Ohio. Descendants of Johann Christian Theodor Nehrenz The Patriarch and Matriarch of all the Nehrenzs in the U.S.A. Johann Christian Theodor Nehrenz Johanna Maria Elizabeth Lempke Their seven children: "Friedrick" -Christian Martin Nehrenz Henriette Johanne Friedricka Lohrenz "Christian" -Johann Christian Friedrick Nehrenz Freiderika "Rike" Bahlke "Carl" Johann Carl Friedrick Theodor Nehrenz Minnie Wilhelmina Schultz "Minnie" Caroline Wilhelmine Friedrike Nehrenz Herman W. Martens "William" Carl Ludwig Wilhelm Nehrenz st Wife -Christine (Bates) Beth nd Wife -Susan Kuehne Koenig "Jane" Johanne Friedrike Caroline Nehrenz Charles Johann Friedrich "Karl" Beier "Henry" Heinrich Christian Theodor Nehrenz Mary- Lucia Maria Rupprecht The William Nehrenz family tree has many living descendants. Over the years I have become acquainted with or have been given the addresses of some of the people from his family: Fred Hinckley, Claire Talbert, Bill Nehrenz, Neal Nehrenz, Donna Wofner, Cassie Abbott, Leonard Nehrenz, Kathleen Nehrenz, Howard Ernst, Darlene Morrison, Dawn Fritz, Alice Drus, Charlotte Keller, Christopher Bracht, Crystal Nehrenz, Dawn Kushner, Denise Nehrenz, Dennis Nehrenz, Donna Nehrenz, Edward Nehrenz, Eric S. Bracht, Erma Nehrenz, Frederick Bracht, Gary Ernst, Geoffrey Nehrenz, George Nehrenz, Grace Fritz, Jack Bracht, Jack Nehrenz. Other people would include: James Nehrenz, Janet Kempel, Jeanie Nehrenz, Jessica Nehrenz, John P. Jr. Bracht, Joyce Nehrenz, Judith Hinckley, Karen Nehrenz, Kathryn Scanlon, Kellie Sprecher, Kenneth Nehrenz, Kevin Nehrenz, Kim Galat, Kimberly Nehrenz, Kristen Nehrenz, Kurt Nehrenz, Laura C. Drus, Lionel L. Nehrenz, Matthew Nehrenz, MerriLynn Nehrenz, Neal J. Nehrenz, Nedra Nehrenz, Pamela Mauk, Paul Bracht, Phillip Nehrenz, Rebecca L. Haynes, Roy E. Nehrenz, Ruth Ann Cradlebaugh, Sandy Hague, Tammy Pierce, Terri Nehrenz, Thomas A. Nehrenz, Tina Cornwell, Traci Nehrenz, Vivian Nehrenz, Walter Nehrenz, William Nehrenz, William H.Bracht. If you are part of this William Nehrenz family and have addresses and contact information you want to send us, please do so. The more people in the loop, the more information sharing will happen. He has many descendants, and those of you who are from his line, if you find mistakes in this newsletter, please contact us and we will make the corrections. Enjoy reading about this very large and interesting family! Sincerely, Dave Nehrenz 1

SPECIAL and NOTEWORTHY People: This would be the time to extend a special thank you to one very special person within the William Nehrenz family, to whom we owe a huge debt of gratitude, because she

2 SPECIAL and NOTEWORTHY People: This would be the time to extend a special thank you to one very special person within the William Nehrenz family, to whom we owe a huge debt of gratitude, because she was the only person who had extensively researched our family. That person is Claire Talbert. When we first started the Nehrenz Network in 1995, it was Claire who had all the key data and records to get this whole enterprise going. She did all the initial work long before these records started appearing on the Internet. To Claire goes our thanks, because much information would have been lost, had it not been for her. I have met her and her husband Richard back in Ohio, and have been to their home. I also met her mother Elva Brobst. Another person from the William line who has assisted us over the years is Leonard Nehrenz. My three sons and I, back in 1997, accompanied Claire, Elva and Leonard to the various Cleveland cemeteries where Nehrenz people are buried. They took us to the Wade Scranton Cemetery and pointed out the unmarked plots where William and his wife are buried, as well those of the patriarch and matriarch of us all, Johann Christian and Mary Nehrenz. It is sad that these plots are unmarked, maybe one day burial markers can be placed over their interment places. Important Note: This newsletter includes the seven generations of the William Nehrenz line. Our apologies if there are mistakes here. Many of these people are the ones who are reading this newsletter. If there are obvious glitches, we need to hear from you. It is risky to attempt to report all seven generations please, no one get upset if you were left off the list, or if wrong information is found here! That is why we encourage you to go the Nehrenz Network webpage, and there you will find a link to the entire William Nehrenz Family Tree. Send your corrections to us online. Thanks ahead of time William Nehrenz was married to Christine Beth on November 11, 1875 at Trinity Lutheran Church Cleveland, Ohio by Pastor H.C. Wyneken. She was the mother of all 8 children. She died April 20, On November 01, 1904, William, age 51 married Susan Kuehne Koenig, age 41. She had two children named Stella and Henry from a first marriage. Thus she became the step-mother to his 8 children and had 2 children of her own. In the Nov. 1, 1904 marriage record, at the time he resided at 100 Noyes St. He was still a plasterer. He was married to his second wife on the same day as his daughter Emilie Nehrenz married George J. Fritz, Nov. 1, William would die on December 08, 1928 and Susan would die 17 days later on December 25, There must be a story here, and if the members of his line have more details to share, that would be interesting. Immigration records: The arrival records for the Port of New York at the Castle Clinton immigration center (at the tip of Manhattan Island, called "The Battery"- the pre-ellis Island immigrant processing place) have the listing: as passengers #80-86: They sailed on the ship "S.S. Borussia" (1855 Hamburg-American Line) and arrived in New York on Nov. 19, Johann Nehrenz - 49, male farmer, Marie- 50 female his wife, Chr.-23 male, Wilhe. -18 female, Wm. (William)-12 male, Johe. -9 female, H. -6 male -listed as children. Christine Beth migrated with her father who was as a laborer, 39 years old, from Zarneka Pomerania, Oct. 25, 1871 on the ship Cimbria and he arrived at New York with wife Maria age 41, daughter Christe. female age 10, Carl son male age 9, Wilhe. female no age, baby? 2

3 HISTORICAL INFORMATION about William Nehrenz and his family: In p. 470 City Directory: William Nehrenz, plasterer, bds. at 7 (1026) Auburn. In 1882 city directory: William Nehrenz, mason, 22 Rowley In 1883 city directory: William Nehrenz, plasterer, 59 Noyes 1884 plasterer 100 Noyes In 1885 city directory: William Nehrenz, mason, 100 Noyes In 1890 city directory: William Nehrenz, plasterer, 100 Noyes On Oct. 2nd, 1876 he was naturalized and the forms he filled out indicate: I was 22 years of age on the last 27th day of December, I first arrived in the US in Nov. 1870, under the age of 18, more than 5 years ago, and also came with him that day Wm. F. Wedig to swearthat he had indeed lived in the US the past 5 years, and that he renounces all allegiance to William II, Emperor of Germany. On Jan. 16, 1878 he signed the constitution of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cleveland, OH along with his brother Friedrich Nehrenz. On the 1880 census, June 13th, Cleveland, OH, 13 ward, page 75, sup dist 6, enum dist. 42, 477 on 22 (1135) Rowley St., dwelling 651, family 764: -William Nehrenz, age 26, plasterer, he was born and his parents in Prussia, -Christina Nehrenz, age 22, wife, keeping house, she and her parents born in Prussia, -Henry Nehrenz, age 3, son, born in Ohio -Lizzie Nehrenz, age 2, daughter, born in Ohio -Fred Pate (Beth), age 50, brickmaker, he and parents born in Prussia, -Mary Pate (Beth), age 50, wife, keeping house, she and parents born in Prussia, -Minnie Pate (Beth), age 11, daughter, at school, she and parents born in Prussia Note: William and his family were living with his father-in-law, mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Communion Attendance at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cleveland, OH (by quarter year): rd st+ 3rd\ st\ 4th\ nd/ st/ 3rd\ (none) / In 1900 census: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, on June 22nd, 1900, super dist. 19, enumer dist 184, sheet 16, ward 38 at 100 (2930) Noyes St. dwelling 274, family 351, resided: -William Nehrenz, head, born Dec. 1853, age 46, married 24 years, he and parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1869, 30 years living in the US, trade-constructor, stone mason, yes can read, speak, write in English, owns home with mortgage -Dora A. Nehrenz, wife, born Aug. 1859, age 40, married 24 years, mother of 8 children, 7 living, she and parents born in Germany, immigrated 1871, lived in US for 28 years, yes speaks, writes, reads English. -Henry F. Nehrenz, son, born Oct. 1876, age 23, born in Ohio, works as cashier at grocery -Millie F. Nehrenz, daughter, born March 1882, 18 years old, born in Ohio, works as machine operator in government factory, 6 months not employed, -William H. Nehrenz, son, born Feb. 1884, age 16, born in Ohio, works as press feeder-printing, 9 months unemployed -Edward F. Nehrenz, son, born June 1886, 13 years old, born in Ohio, at school 9 months. -George H. Nehrenz, son, born June 1888, 11 years old, born in Ohio, at school 9 months. -Alma K. Nehrenz, daughter, born Aug. 1893, 6 years old, born in Ohio, at school 9 months. not able to read yet. In 1901 City Directory: William Nehrenz, mason, r. 100 (2930) Noyes census (taken Jan. 8th): Living at 2930 W. 12th St. are: -Johanna Beier, head, renting, age 64, widow, immigrated 1869, naturalized 1880, parents and she from Mecklenberg; no occupation. 3

4 -George Beier, son, age 35, single, born in Ohio, both parents born in Mecklenberg occupation as engineer station at hospital. -William Nehrenz, head, married, owns the home free and clear, age 67, immigrated 1869, naturalized 1875, parents and he born in Prussia, occupation as custodian at steel works. -Susan, wife, age 57, she born in Illinois, parents born in Prussia, no occupation. -Stella King, daughter, age 25, single, born in Ohio, father born in Prussia, mother born in Illinois, no occupation. -Henry King, son, age 22, single, born in Ohio, father from Prussia, mother born in Illinois, occupation repairing auto work. Note: Stella and Henry are step-children of William Nehrenz, since Susan was married to a Mr Koenig first and then was William's second wife. Also, William s sister Johanna (Nehrenz) Beier, who was now a widow, is also living with them, as well as her son George Beier. So William is living with his second wife, two step-children, his sister and his nephew. Families took care of each other back in those days! Name: Nehrenz, William Id#: Date: Dec? 1928 Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #060. Notes: Nehrenz-William, beloved husband of Susan (nee Kuchne), father and grandfather, Saturday p.m., at residence, 2930 W. 12th Street, age 74 years. Remains at Edward H. Lindhorst & Son Parlors, 1610 Clark Avenue, where services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 2 p. m., and at 2:30 p. m. from Immanuel Lutheran Church, corner Scranton Road and Seymour Avenue.and the informant was Mrs. Susan Nehrenz 2930 W. 12th st. He died at 12:25 p.m. and had adeno-carcinoma for 3 months and arterio-sclerosis and hypertension for 5 years confirmed by a physical exam. He was buried at Scranton Rd. Ceme on and the body was embalmed. His death certificate in Cleveland, file no for says he resided at 2930 W. 12th when he died, at 74 years, 11 months, 11 days old and was a self-employed plasterer and was born in Germany. It says father and mother unknown 4

5 The Seven Generations of Descendants from "William" and Christine Nehrenz Note: In order to get everyone into this newsletter, this is in two columns on each page. Trace the line correctly by following the first and then the second column on each page. They had 8 children. 1 "William" Carl Ludwig Wilhelm Nehrenz Christine (Bates) Beth Heini Christian Friedrick "Henry" Nehrenz Alvine Eleonore Maria Lange Baby (Nehrens) Nehrenz Marie or Vivian L. Nehrenz Fred Henry Hinckley Joyce Marie Hinckley Fred Henry Hinckley Jr Manchu Shih Christopher James Hinckley Michael Frederick Hinckley Judith Ann Hinckley Louise Caroline Henriette "Liz" Nehrenz George Jacob Fritz George W. Fritz Ida Albrecht Donald Fritz Grace Bostrom Beth Ann Fritz Jonathan Fritz Dawn Fritz 1953 Note: After Liz died, George married her sister Meil Martha Maria Nehrenz Emilie Friede Friederike "Meil" Nehrenz George Jacob Fritz Elva Emily Fritz Hubert John "Red" Brobst Claire Ann Brobst Richard Charles Talbert Keith James Talbert Monica Louise Kello Scott David Talbert Teresa Lynn Duke Jessica Nicole Talbert Christopher Duke Talbert Allyson Claire Brobst Talbert Brett Jackson May Reid Jackson May Logan Isaac May Jennifer Claire May

6 ... 2 "William" -Emil Herman Wilhelm Nehrenz Alice Albertina Wenger Robert William Sr. Nehrenz Violet Carrie Smith Vivian Mae Nehrenz Oris Farber Barry Farber... 5 Mark Farber... 5 Carol Farber... 5 Sandra Mae Farber... *2nd Husband of Vivian Mae Nehrenz:... +Joseph Rekis... *3rd Husband of Vivian Mae Nehrenz:... +George Arthur Stancil... 4 Robert William Jr. Nehrenz Karen Joan Betz Matthew Robert Nehrenz William Mark Nehrenz Wendy Lee Schartman Amber Joan Nehrenz Austin William Nehrenz *2nd Wife of William Mark Nehrenz:... +Carolyn Rae Quay... 4 Arthur Phillip Nehrenz Marlene Nancy Denk... 5 Neal Jeffrey Nehrenz Judy Mae Watts Jessica Jenel Nehrenz Ralph Arthur Nehrenz Phillip Martin Nehrenz Carrie J. Oyler... 6 Phillip Martin Jr. Nehrenz... 6 Stephen Nehrenz... 6 Marisa Nehrenz... *2nd Wife of Arthur Phillip Nehrenz:... +Nedra M Gerald David Nehrenz Joyce Kindig Kevin David Nehrenz Sharon Ann Hoyt Crystal Nehrenz Eric Cassady... 7 Baby Cassady... 6 Kyle Nehrenz... 5 Kathryn V. Nehrenz Dan Scanlon... 6 Dan Scanlon Jr. 6

7 ... 6 Bret Scanlon... 6 Kaitlyn Scanlon... 4 Judith Ester Nehrenz Robert Thomas... 5 Carrie Thomas... 5 Shawn Thomas... 5 Michelle Thomas... *2nd Wife of Robert William Sr. Nehrenz:....+Hazel Margaret Burrill Roy Eugene Nehrenz Ruth Opal Gilmore Susan Elizabeth Nehrenz David Buchanan... 6 Anthony Buchanan... 6 Morgan Buchanan... 5 Denise J. Nehrenz Mr. Miller... 5 Tina C. Nehrenz Steven Cornwell... 6 Carson Cornwell Eliana Cornwell Amy R. Nehrenz David Lentz... 4 Dennis Richard Nehrenz Jeanne Denise Frost Sara Nehrenz Denny Nehrenz Walter "Ford" Nehrenz Eddie "Etta" Mae Smith Janice "Joyce" Nehrenz... +Mr. Lindke... *2nd Husband of Janice "Joyce" Nehrenz:... +John Berry... 5 Kenneth Paul Berry John Walter Berry Martha Nehrenz...+Mr. Jarvis... 4 William Walter Nehrenz "Bud" Walter Ford Jr. Nehrenz Nancy Marie Nichols Tammy Lynn Nehrenz Ron Pierce... *2nd Husband of Tammy Lynn Nehrenz:... +Michael Sr. Yacovazzi... 6 Michael Anthony Yacovazzi... 5 Kim Delore Nehrenz George IV. Galat... 6 George V. Galat... *2nd Husband of Kim Delore Nehrenz:... +Steve Vargo 7

8 ... 6 Daniel Walter Vargo... 5 Pamela Carol Nehrenz Tom Mauk... 6 Walter Thomas Bud Mauk... *2nd Husband of Pamela Carol Nehrenz:... +Wesley Virgil McClain... 6 Brian Jason McClain... 6 Jennifer Marie McClain... 5 Traci Nehrenz Jeffrey Greenleaf... 6 Cortni LeAnn Greenleaf... 6 Tyler Greenleaf... *2nd Husband of Traci Nehrenz:... +Farrell... 6 Sydnee DeLore...3 Baby Girl Nehrenz Wilbert J. Nehrenz Alice M. Arabella Grandon... 4 George William Sr. Nehrenz MerriLynn Nehrenz George William Jr. Nehrenz Kathy... 6 Geoffrey W. Nehrenz... +Janelle Baughman Grant William Nehrenz Gabrielle Diane Nehrenz Julie Kate Nehrenz Joseph Vic Nehrenz... +Kristen Swantek... 5 Christopher Nehrenz *2nd Wife of George William Sr. Nehrenz:... +Roberta Lee Campbell Ruth Ann Nehrenz Dale Robert Cradlebaugh JoAnn Nehrenz.....*2nd Wife of Wilbert J. Nehrenz:... +Erma Lois Hanley Donna Jean Nehrenz Bruce Michael Wofner Cassandra Lee Wofner Patrick Michael Abbott... 6 Matthew Benjamin Abbott Alexis Ann Wofner Robert Yeagers... 5 Jeanine Marie Wofner Eric Karns... 6 William Wofner Karns Rebecca JoAnn Nehrenz Mr. Tompkins 8

9 ... 4 Lionel Lawrence Nehrenz James Gerald Boyd Nehrenz Geraldine Marie Wilson Kellie Lynn-Ann Nehrenz Aaron Sprecher... 5 Tiffany Anne-Marie Nehrenz John Dwight Williams... 5 Kristin Lorie-Ann Nehrenz Marissa Anne-Michelle Nehrenz James Bradley Nehrenz Janet Nehrenz William Patrick Kempel Stephanie Kempel Allison Kempel Charlotte Ruth Nehrenz John Palmer "Jack" Sr. Bracht John Palmer Jr. Bracht Nancy Louise Edward Rebecca Lynn Bracht Mr. Haynes... 5 Eric Steven Bracht Christopher John Bracht Frederick W. Bracht Paul S. Bracht... 5 Robert D. Bracht Alice Elizabeth Bracht Peter Paul Jr. Drus Laura Charlene Drus Rachel Adele Drus Gail Michelle Drus Paul S. Bracht Alice Elizabeth Nehrenz Paul Fredrick Bracht Gary N. Bracht Susan L. Kraft... 5 Karen L. Bracht... +Brian Bowers... 5 Kathleen E. Bracht... +Mark Kaufmann... 4 Charlotte "Midge" Ruth Bracht Stephen Keller... 5 Michael T. Keller... 5 Randall S. Keller... 4 William Herman Bracht Andrea Bokerman Hilary Ane Bracht... 5 David Andrew Bracht Allison Jeanine Bracht Andrew Paul Bracht

10 ... 2 "Edward"-Karl Friedrich Edward Nehrenz Anna Wilhelmina "Minnie" Borowske Leona D. Nehrenz Mr Schwab... 4 Maryann Schwab Mr. Messitt...3 Leonard August Nehrenz Marguerite Leone King Kathleen Ann Nehrenz Thomas Allen Nehrenz Anne Marie McGinty Douglas Edward Nehrenz Jack Arthur Nehrenz Karen Hylinski Kimberly Lauren Nehrenz Jessica Marie Nehrenz Emily Caitlyn Nehrenz Dennis Andrew Nehrenz Kenneth Harold Nehrenz Lois C. Martin Kenneth Edward Nehrenz Kurt M. Nehrenz Teri L "George" Johann Heinrick George Nehrenz Katherine L. "Kitty" Reichwein Mildred Nehrenz

11 ... 2 Alma Catharina Nehrenz Howard Ernst Vivian Alma Ernst Walter Logan Hardie Howard Alva William Ernst Jacquelyn Lois Milligan David William Ernst Gary Alan Ernst Debra Ann Davis Timothy Alan Ernst Jason Alan Ernst Joshua Alan Ernst Sandra Lee Ernst Bruce Hague Jennifer Lee Hague Jill Jacquelyn Hague Dennis Wayne Woodfork II Zya Jacquelyn Woodfork Amara Street Woodfork Darlene Alison Ernst Kevin Michael Morrison Micah Kevin Morrison Rachel Joy Noel Morrison Jessica Holly Morrison Dawn Marie Ernst Jay David Kushner Nicole Noel Kushner Brooke Hali Kushner *2nd Wife of "William" Carl Ludwig Wilhelm Nehrenz: +Susan Kuehne Koenig

in Cleveland, Ohio where the William Nehrenz family lived for 44 years. Originally the address was 100 Noyes.

12 The Nehrenz Network Newsletter Vol. 13 No. 1 December 2010 See Inside: 1. William Nehrenz Family History 2. Nehrenz Webpages 3. Contact Information This is the house at 2930 W. 12 th St. in Cleveland, Ohio where the William Nehrenz family lived for 44 years. Originally the address was 100 Noyes. The street was re-named W. 12 th and the address numbers were also changed. On Noyes St. there were 7 homes in which Nehrenz people lived. This street could have been called Noyes Nehrenz-ville! 12

He and his father were some of the founding pastors of the

13 This is the altar and chancel of Trinity Lutheran Church where William and Christina were married. The Pastor is H.C. Wyneken who did the wedding ceremony. He and his father were some of the founding pastors of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod. 13

14 The 1900 census at the top is for William and Dora(Christina) Nehrenz and since she died in 1902, it was the last census she appeared in. The 1920 census below is for William and Susan Nehrenz. Since they both died in 1928, it is the last census they appeared in. Notice that his widowed sister Johanna Beier and her son George Beier are also living with them, in addition to Susan s (his second wife) children Henry and Stella King (Koenig) from her first marriage. 14

Henry and Alvina Nehrenz on the porch with August and Annie Nehrenz. The cousins were well acquainted. Henry was from William and August was from Frederick Nehrenz.

15 Henry and Alvina Nehrenz on the porch with August and Annie Nehrenz. The cousins were well acquainted. Henry was from William and August was from Frederick Nehrenz. Wade Scranton Cemetery William and his wife are buried in plot 70 (circled on the right) and his father and mother Johann Christian and Maria are buried in plot 180 (circled on the left). 15

16 CORRECTIONS AND UPDATES: HELP US WITH THE COSTS- Each one of these issues costs about $175 for paper, copying and postage. Any help towards this expense is greatly appreciated! CHECK OUT TWO NEHRENZ NETWORK WEB PAGES: Nehrenz Family Home Page created by Dr. Guy Nehrenz (includes color versions of all these newsletters!) Nehrenz Family Genealogy Files: Send family information, copies of old letters, photos and other Nehrenz memorabilia to (CUT HERE and MAIL IN) Please send address or phone corrections, family information, copies of old letters and photos to: The Nehrenz Network Dave Nehrenz 902 Carey Dr. Norman, OK phone: Information, Address Corrections, Anything you want to Share, Write it here and Mail it to us: 16

Descendants of: Page 1 of 7 Lyle Wesley Whelan

Descendants of: Page 1 of 7 Lyle Wesley Whelan Descendants of: Page 1 of 7 1st Generation 1. was born on Apr. 10, 1905 in Lenawee Co, MI and died on Jan. 1, 1992 in Tipton, Lenawee Co, MI. He married Alice Mae Randall on Feb. 9, 1929. Alice Mae, daughter