Nine Generations

Elisabetha Catharina Berg

F, #6601, Deceased, b. 7 April 1794



Parents

Father*Johann Adam Berg (1741-1809)
Mother*Anna Christina Bauer (1746-1817)

Relationships4th great-grandaunt of Earl Grant Adolphson


Biographical Details

1794BirthElisabetha Catharina Berg was born on 7 April 1794 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1809Death of ParentHer father Johann Adam Berg died on 9 March 1809.
1817Death of ParentHer mother Anna Christina Bauer died on 18 December 1817 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
Last Edited23 February 2023 09:37:51

Margaretha Elisabetha Berg

F, #6602, Deceased, b. 12 July 1777, d. 3 May 1848



Parents

Father*Johann Adam Berg (1741-1809)
Mother*Anna Christina Bauer (1746-1817)

Relationships4th great-grandaunt of Earl Grant Adolphson


Biographical Details

1777BirthMargaretha Elisabetha Berg was born on 12 July 1777 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1809Death of ParentHer father Johann Adam Berg died on 9 March 1809.
1817Death of ParentHer mother Anna Christina Bauer died on 18 December 1817 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1848DeathMargaretha Elisabetha Berg died on 3 May 1848.
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Anna Catharina Berg

F, #6603, Deceased, b. 28 June 1784, d. 29 March 1819



Parents

Father*Johann Adam Berg (1741-1809)
Mother*Anna Christina Bauer (1746-1817)

Relationships4th great-grandaunt of Earl Grant Adolphson


Biographical Details

1784BirthAnna Catharina Berg was born on 28 June 1784 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1809Death of ParentHer father Johann Adam Berg died on 9 March 1809.
1817Death of ParentHer mother Anna Christina Bauer died on 18 December 1817 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1819DeathAnna Catharina Berg died on 29 March 1819.
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Anna Christina Berg

F, #6604, Deceased, b. 22 January 1774, d. 29 December 1810



Parents

Father*Johann Adam Berg (1741-1809)
Mother*Anna Christina Bauer (1746-1817)

Relationships4th great-grandaunt of Earl Grant Adolphson


Biographical Details

1774BirthAnna Christina Berg was born on 22 January 1774 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1809Death of ParentHer father Johann Adam Berg died on 9 March 1809.
1810DeathShe died on 29 December 1810.
1817Death of ParentHer mother Anna Christina Bauer died on 18 December 1817 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
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Anna Elisabetha Berg

F, #6605, Deceased, b. 18 November 1792



Parents

Father*Johann Adam Berg (1741-1809)
Mother*Anna Christina Bauer (1746-1817)

Relationships4th great-grandaunt of Earl Grant Adolphson


Biographical Details

1792BirthAnna Elisabetha Berg was born on 18 November 1792 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1809Death of ParentHer father Johann Adam Berg died on 9 March 1809.
1817Death of ParentHer mother Anna Christina Bauer died on 18 December 1817 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
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Anna Margaretha Berg

F, #6606, Deceased, b. 16 June 1781, d. 15 February 1862



Parents

Father*Johann Adam Berg (1741-1809)
Mother*Anna Christina Bauer (1746-1817)

Family: Johann Peter Menges (1770-)


Relationships4th great-grandaunt of Earl Grant Adolphson


Biographical Details

1781BirthAnna Margaretha Berg was born on 16 June 1781 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1806Marr-PartnersShe married Johann Peter Menges on 25 March 1806 in Beerfelden, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1809Death of ParentHer father Johann Adam Berg died on 9 March 1809.
1817Death of ParentHer mother Anna Christina Bauer died on 18 December 1817 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1862DeathAnna Margaretha Berg died on 15 February 1862 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
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Elisabetha Catharina Bauer

F, #6607, Deceased, b. 20 August 1782, d. 4 April 1830



Family: Johann Conrad Ihrig (1781-1863)




Biographical Details

1782BirthElisabetha Catharina Bauer was born on 20 August 1782 in Falken-Gesäß, Beerfelden, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen, Germany.
1800Marr-PartnersShe married Johann Conrad Ihrig on 28 January 1800 in Beerfelden, Starkenburg, Hessen.
1830DeathShe died on 4 April 1830.
1863Death of SpouseHer husband Johann Conrad Ihrig died on 8 March 1863.
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Johann Conrad Menges

M, #6608, Deceased, b. 8 January 1766, d. 9 May 1836



Family: Maria Elisabetha Ihrig (1768-1804)




Biographical Details

1766BirthJohann Conrad Menges was born on 8 January 1766 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1792Marr-PartnersHe married Maria Elisabetha Ihrig on 23 February 1792 in Beerfelden, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1804Death of SpouseHis wife Maria Elisabetha Ihrig died on 15 April 1804 in Beerfelden, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1836DeathHe died on 9 May 1836 in Beerfelden, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
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Anna Barbara Schwinn

F, #6609, Deceased, b. 20 June 1782



Family: Johann Wilhelm Berg (1770-1840)




Biographical Details

1782BirthAnna Barbara Schwinn was born on 20 June 1782 in Etzean, Starkenberg, Hessen, Germ.
1840Death of PartnerHer partner Johann Wilhelm Berg died on 6 December 1840.
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Johann Peter Menges

M, #6610, Deceased, b. 7 December 1770



Family: Anna Margaretha Berg (1781-1862)




Biographical Details

1770BirthJohann Peter Menges was born on 7 December 1770 in Schellenbach, Starkenburg, Hessen.
1806Marr-PartnersHe married Anna Margaretha Berg on 25 March 1806 in Beerfelden, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
1862Death of SpouseHis wife Anna Margaretha Berg died on 15 February 1862 in Airlenbach, Erbach, Starkenburg, Hessen-Darmstadt.
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Ely Linden

M, #6611, Deceased, b. about 1894



Parents

Father*Samuel Linden (1866-1938)
Mother*Fannie Rosen (1873-about 1947)



Biographical Details

About 1894BirthEly Linden was born about 1894 in Poland.
1915OccupationIn 1915 Ely Linden was a fur cutter in New York City.1
1915Residence (family)As an adult child, Ely Linden lived with Samuel Linden and Fannie Rosen at 70 East 112 Street in New York City on 1 June 1915.1
1938Death of ParentHis father Samuel Linden died on 17 December 1938 in Brooklyn, New York.
About 1947Death of ParentHis mother Fannie Rosen died about 30 March 1947.

Citations

  1. 1915 New York State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 16; Assembly District: 26; City: New York; County: New York; Page: 63
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Joseph Albert Arthur Fortin

M, #6612, Deceased, b. 9 October 1910, d. 26 December 1969



Family: Blanche L. Clark (1924-2005)




Biographical Details

BurialJoseph Albert Arthur Fortin was buried in Wyoming, Kent County, Michigan.
1910BirthHe was born on 9 October 1910 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.1
1947Marr-PartnersHe married Blanche L. Clark on 22 July 1947 in Lucas County, Ohio.2
1969DeathHe died on 26 December 1969 in Michigan.
2005Death of SpouseHis wife Blanche L. Clark died on 27 March 2005 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

Citations

  1. Massachusetts Birth Index, p.714, Accesssed 6/6/2021
  2. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2Q4F-J3Z : 8 December 2017), Albert A Fortin and Blanche L Clark, 22 Jul 1947; citing Marriage, Lucas, Ohio, United States, , Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society, Columbus; FHL microfilm.
Last Edited4 November 2023 08:32:00

Maria Dorothea Aufenanger

Aufenanger Rokus, Maria
F, #6613, Deceased, b. about 1852, d. 19 January 1886



Family: Bernard S. Rokus (1847-1926)

Daughter*Maria Louise Rokus (1878-1961)
Daughter*Anna Rokus (1879-1885)
Son*Joseph Herman Rokus+ (1880-1952)
Daughter*Catherine Anna Rokus (1883-1966)
Daughter*Anna Maria Rokus (1886-1977)



Biographical Details

MarriedMaria Dorothea Aufenanger was also known as Mary Rokus.
About 1852BirthShe was born about 1852 in Westphalia, Germany.1
1876Marr-PartnersShe married Bernard S. Rokus on 22 February 1876 at Church of St. Francis of Assisi in New York City.2
1878Birth of ChildHer daughter Maria Louise Rokus was born in January 1878 in New York City.
1879Birth of ChildHer daughter Anna Rokus was born in 1879 in Brooklyn, New York.
1880Residence (family)Bernard S. Rokus and Maria Dorothea Aufenanger lived at 578 Grand Street in Brooklyn, New York on 5 June 1880.3
1880Birth of ChildHer son Joseph Herman Rokus was born in December 1880 in Brooklyn, New York.
1883Birth of ChildHer daughter Catherine Anna Rokus was born in August 1883 in New York City.
1885Death of ChildHer daughter Anna Rokus died on 13 November 1885 in Brooklyn, New York.
1886Birth of ChildHer daughter Anna Maria Rokus was born in January 1886 in New York.
1886DeathMaria Dorothea Aufenanger died in childbirth on 19 January 1886 in Brooklyn, New York.4,5
About 1886BurialShe was buried about 20 January 1886 in Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens County, New York. Section 10.4
1926Death of SpouseHer husband Bernard S. Rokus died on 11 July 1926 in Queens, New York.

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 848; Page: 602D; Enumeration District: 131
  2. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Schramm-Hanly Family Tree, accessed 13 January 2020
  3. 1920 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 13, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1163; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 737
  4. Find A Grave database, Online: http://www.findagrave.com, Memorial #189660071
  5. E-mail message, Bob Bohner to RCJ, 3/11/2019
Last Edited5 August 2023 10:37:02

Anna Maria Rokus

Anna Maria Rokus
F, #6614, Deceased, b. January 1886, d. 10 June 1977



Parents

Father*Bernard S. Rokus (1847-1926)
Mother*Maria Dorothea Aufenanger (about 1852-1886)



Biographical Details

1886BirthAnna Maria Rokus was born in January 1886 in New York.1,2
1886Death of ParentHer mother Maria Dorothea Aufenanger died on 19 January 1886 in Brooklyn, New York.
1920OccupationOn 7 January 1920 Anna Maria Rokus was a stenographer for a building concern in New York City.
1920Residence (family)As adult children, Anna Maria Rokus, Frances Rokus, and Joseph Herman Rokus lived with Bernard S. Rokus and Susanna Betz at 737 Grand Street in Brooklyn, New York on 7 January 1920.3
1926Death of ParentHer father Bernard S. Rokus died on 11 July 1926 in Queens, New York.
1977DeathAnna Maria Rokus died on 10 June 1977 in Manhasset, Nassau County, New York.4,5

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 848; Page: 602D; Enumeration District: 131
  2. 1900 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Ward 27, Kings, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
  3. 1920 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 13, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1163; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 737
  4. Death Certificate, Manhattan Certificate No. 16200, 1929
  5. Social Security Death Index, U.S., Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015., SSN: 105-36-6590
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Joseph Herman Rokus

M, #6615, Deceased, b. December 1880, d. 20 December 1952



Parents

Father*Bernard S. Rokus (1847-1926)
Mother*Maria Dorothea Aufenanger (about 1852-1886)

Family: Catherine Brunnengräber (about 1881-1950)

Son*Bernard Joseph Rokus (1908-2003)



Biographical Details

1880BirthJoseph Herman Rokus was born in December 1880 in Brooklyn, New York.1,2
1886Death of ParentHis mother Maria Dorothea Aufenanger died on 19 January 1886 in Brooklyn, New York.
1907Marr-PartnersHe witnessed the marriage of George Joseph Schramm and Catherine Anna Rokus and signed the marriage certificate at St. Nicholas Church in Brooklyn, New York, on 5 June 1907.3
1907Marr-PartnersJoseph Herman Rokus married Catherine Brunnengräber on 5 November 1907 at St. Nicholas Church in Brooklyn, New York.2
1908OccupationOn 8 November 1908 Joseph Herman Rokus was a grocer in Brooklyn, New York.4
1908Birth of ChildHis son Bernard Joseph Rokus was born on 11 November 1908 in New York City.
1920OccupationOn 7 January 1920 Joseph Herman Rokus was a proprietor of a grocery store in New York.5
1920Residence (family)As adult children, Anna Maria Rokus, Frances Rokus, and Joseph Herman Rokus lived with Bernard S. Rokus and Susanna Betz at 737 Grand Street in Brooklyn, New York on 7 January 1920.5
1926Death of ParentHis father Bernard S. Rokus died on 11 July 1926 in Queens, New York.
1950Death of SpouseHis wife Catherine Brunnengräber died on 19 March 1950 in New York City.
1952DeathJoseph Herman Rokus died on 20 December 1952 in Woodside, Queens County, New York.6
About 1952BurialHe was buried about 21 December 1952 in Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, New York.6

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Ward 27, Kings, New York; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0489; FHL microfilm: 1241065
  2. Marriage Certificate, Brooklyn Cert. #11050, Nov. 5, 1907 (Joseph Rokus & Catherine Brunnengräber)
  3. Marriage Certificate, Brooklyn Cert. #5008 June 5, 1907 (George Schramm & Catherine Rokus)
  4. Birth Certificate, Brooklyn Cert. #38769 (Bernard Rokus), Date: 11 NOV 1908
  5. 1920 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 13, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1163; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 737
  6. Find A Grave database, Online: http://www.findagrave.com, Memorial #189660018
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Catherine Brunnengräber

F, #6616, Deceased, b. about 1881, d. 19 March 1950



Parents

Family: Joseph Herman Rokus (1880-1952)

Son*Bernard Joseph Rokus (1908-2003)



Biographical Details

About 1881BirthCatherine Brunnengräber was born about 1881 in Germany.
1907Marr-PartnersShe married Joseph Herman Rokus on 5 November 1907 at St. Nicholas Church in Brooklyn, New York.1
1908Birth of ChildHer son Bernard Joseph Rokus was born on 11 November 1908 in New York City.
1920Residence (family)She resided with Bernard S. Rokus and Susanna Betz, her in-laws, at 737 Grand Street in Brooklyn, New York, on 7 January 1920.2
1950DeathCatherine Brunnengräber died on 19 March 1950 in New York City.3
About 1950BurialShe was buried about 20 March 1950 in Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens County, New York. Section 10.4
1952Death of SpouseHer husband Joseph Herman Rokus died on 20 December 1952 in Woodside, Queens County, New York.

Citations

  1. Marriage Certificate, Brooklyn Cert. #11050, Nov. 5, 1907 (Joseph Rokus & Catherine Brunnengräber)
  2. 1920 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 13, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1163; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 737
  3. Find A Grave database, Online: http://www.findagrave.com, Memorial #189659971
  4. Find A Grave database, Online: http://www.findagrave.com, Memorial #189660071
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Bernard Joseph Rokus

M, #6617, Deceased, b. 11 November 1908, d. 21 June 2003



Parents

Father*Joseph Herman Rokus (1880-1952)
Mother*Catherine Brunnengräber (about 1881-1950)



Biographical Details

1908BirthBernard Joseph Rokus was born on 11 November 1908 at 737 Grand Street in New York City.1
1920Residence (family)He was a grandchild in the home of Bernard S. Rokus and Susanna Betz on 7 January 1920 at 737 Grand Street in Brooklyn, New York, on 7 January 1920.2
1950Death of ParentHis mother Catherine Brunnengräber died on 19 March 1950 in New York City.
1952Death of ParentHis father Joseph Herman Rokus died on 20 December 1952 in Woodside, Queens County, New York.
2003DeathBernard Joseph Rokus died on 21 June 2003 in Smithtown, Suffolk County, New York.

Citations

  1. Birth Certificate, Brooklyn Cert. #38769 (Bernard Rokus), Date: 11 NOV 1908
  2. 1920 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 13, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1163; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 737
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Maria Louise Rokus

F, #6618, Deceased, b. January 1878, d. 22 April 1961



Parents

Father*Bernard S. Rokus (1847-1926)
Mother*Maria Dorothea Aufenanger (about 1852-1886)

Family: Julius Veit (1875-1934)




Biographical Details

1878BirthMaria Louise Rokus was born in January 1878 in New York City.1
1880Residence (family)She and Anna Rokus lived with Bernard S. Rokus and Maria Dorothea Aufenanger at 578 Grand Street in Brooklyn, New York on 5 June 1880.2
1886Death of ParentHer mother Maria Dorothea Aufenanger died on 19 January 1886 in Brooklyn, New York.
1908Marr-PartnersMaria Louise Rokus married Julius Veit on 9 June 1908 in Brooklyn, New York.3
1926Death of ParentHer father Bernard S. Rokus died on 11 July 1926 in Queens, New York.
1934Death of SpouseHer husband Julius Veit died on 26 May 1934 in Jamaica, Queens County, New York.
1961DeathShe died on 22 April 1961 in New York City.4,5

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Ward 27, Kings, New York; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0489; FHL microfilm: 1241065
  2. 1920 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 13, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1163; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 737
  3. Marriage Certificate, Brooklyn Certificate #4204, June 9, 1908
  4. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Schramm-Hanly Family Tree, accessed 13 January 2020
  5. Death Index, Ancestry.com. New York, New York, Death Index, 1949-1965 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.
Last Edited5 August 2023 10:37:02

Catherine Anna Rokus

F, #6619, Deceased, b. August 1883, d. 5 April 1966



Parents

Father*Bernard S. Rokus (1847-1926)
Mother*Maria Dorothea Aufenanger (about 1852-1886)

Family: George Joseph Schramm (1884-1917)




Biographical Details

1883BirthCatherine Anna Rokus was born in August 1883 in New York City.1
1886Death of ParentHer mother Maria Dorothea Aufenanger died on 19 January 1886 in Brooklyn, New York.
1907Marr-PartnersCatherine Anna Rokus married George Joseph Schramm on 5 June 1907 at St. Nicholas Church in Brooklyn, New York. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph Herman Rokus.2
1917Death of SpouseHer husband George Joseph Schramm died on 10 May 1917 in Brooklyn, New York.
1926Death of ParentHer father Bernard S. Rokus died on 11 July 1926 in Queens, New York.
1966DeathShe died on 5 April 1966 at Nassau County Medical Center in East Meadow, Nassau County, New York.3

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Ward 27, Kings, New York; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0489; FHL microfilm: 1241065
  2. Marriage Certificate, Brooklyn Cert. #5008 June 5, 1907 (George Schramm & Catherine Rokus)
  3. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Schramm-Hanly Family Tree, accessed 3 Dec 2019
Last Edited5 August 2023 10:37:02

Julius Veit

M, #6620, Deceased, b. 18 June 1875, d. 26 May 1934



Parents

Family: Maria Louise Rokus (1878-1961)




Biographical Details

1875BirthJulius Veit was born on 18 June 1875 in Germany.1,2
1908Marr-PartnersHe married Maria Louise Rokus on 9 June 1908 in Brooklyn, New York.3
1913ImmigrationHe migrated to Ellis Island in New York City on 13 November 1913

aboard the SS Kaiser Wilhelm II.4

1934DeathHe died of septicemia on 26 May 1934 at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Jamaica, Queens County, New York.5,6
1961Death of SpouseHis wife Maria Louise Rokus died on 22 April 1961 in New York City.

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 13, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1164; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 772
  2. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, #3909, Local Board 50, Brooklyn
  3. Marriage Certificate, Brooklyn Certificate #4204, June 9, 1908
  4. Passenger Manifest, Year: 1913; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2220; Line: 8; Page Number: 116
  5. Newspaper, Obituary, Brooklyn Daily Eagle 29 May 1934, p.11
  6. Death Certificate, Queens Certf. # 3721, 1934 (Julius Veit)
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