Kaess Ochiltree Swartz Family History By Brian Paul Kaess Copyright 2012 Revised 2015
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Table of Contents 2-3 Introduction 4 The Ochiltree’s 5 James Ochiltree- Brian Kaess’ 5th Great Grandfather 5 The Miler’s 5 American Rev. Patriot Henry Miller Sr - Brian Kaess' 5th Gr. Grandfather 5 Capt. Thomas Ochiltree- Brian Kaess’ 4th Great Grandfather 5 The Leech’s 6 The Kurtz’s 6 The Goering’s 6 The Haller's 7 American Rev. Ancestor Pvt John Jacob Haller- Brian Kaess' 5th Gr. Grandfather 7 The Kyle’s 7-8 The Gibboney’s 8-12 Confederate Ancestor Robert E Gibboney- Brian Kaess' 3rd Gr. Grandfather 9 The Baldwins, a Branch of the Gibboney Family 9 Confederate Ancestor Maj. William Gibboney- Brian Kaess’ 3rd Gr. Granduncle 11 The Major’s 12 Eva Haller Gibboney- Brian Kaess’ 2nd Great Grandmother 12 The Presidential Connection to Pres. Woodrow Wilson and Others 13 David Alexander Ochiltree - Brian Kaess’ 3rd Gr. Grandfather 14-5 The Eschenfelter’s 15 The Swarz/Swartz Family 16-8 Confederate Ancestor Joseph Godfrey Swartz - Brian Kaess’ 2nd Great Grandfather 18 Newell T K Swartz - Brian Kaess’ Great Grandfather 18 Gayry Elizabeth Gibbony Major - Brian Kaess' Gr. Grandmother 18 The Mansfield’s 19 The Dawson’s 19 The Dawson’s of Kansas 19 Talmage Edward Dawson- Brian Kaess Maternal Grandfather 20 Norman Allen Langley- Brian Kaess’ Step Grandfather 20-1 The World War Two Swartz Family 22-3 Margaret Jane Swartz- Brian Kaess’ Maternal Grandmother 22 The Post War Generation 24-6 Parents of Brian Kaess 27 The Twins: Brian and Garret Kaess 27-8 The Children of the Kaess Twins 28 The Kaess Family from the Neckar Valley 29 The Kaess Family 29-32 Paul Ernst Kaess (or Käss)- Brian Kaess' Paternal Grandfather 31 The Dorschke’s of Silesia 33-6 Dorothea Dorschke- Brian Kaess’ Paternal Grandmother 35 The Lang’s 37 The Golz Family 37 Brian Paul Kaess’ Vacation to Europe in 1990 38 The Kulhanek’s 39-40 The Urbina’s of Mexico 41-2 Mayte Urbina Pereda- Brian Kaess’ 2nd Wife 42 3
The Elliott’s 43 Iraqi War Veteran Capt Ellen Byrd Elliott- Brian Kaess’ 1st Wife 43 Iraqi and Afganistan War Vet SSG Steven Ray Ellsberry- Brian Kaess’ Former Stepson 43 The Brown’s 43 Nomenclature 44 References/Works Cited 45
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Introduction "Soldiers weary, now at rest. Dream of battle fields no more." —Rebecca Ochiltree
The Kaess/Ochiltree/Swartz Family History was put together by Brian Paul Kaess, a current resident of Durango, Mexico and U.S.Disabled Veteran (10%). For the Ochiltrees and some of the Swartz’ family members, Brian used a book called ‘History of the House of Ochiltree of Ayrshire, Scotland, with the Genealogy of those who came to America and of some of the Allied Families 1124-1916.’ The Author is Clementine Brown Railey. Brian also compiled info while on a trip to Germany in 1990. Much of this info is now in the possession of Garret Thomas Kaess, a resident of Noblesville, Indiana. In addition, Brian gathered family data while in Durango, Mexico. Furthermore, this book contains information on the Kaess’s, Ochiltree’s, Swartz’s, Dawson's, Langley’s, Dorschke’s, Kulhanek’s, Kohs’, Kanneman’s, Christmann’s , Szymczak’s, Haller’s, Gibboney’s, Kyle's, Baldwin's, Eschenfelter’s, Goering’s, Kurtz’s, Leech’s, Major's, Miller's, Urbina’s, Pereda’s , Brown's, Golz’s, Yellowlee’s, Altschuler’s, Lang’s, etc. As far as religion, there is everything from Roman Catholics to Lutherans, Brethren to Presybyterians, Mormons and Anglicans represented. Predominantly, the family is Protestant. Brian Kaess is part German, German-American, Silesian, Scotch-Irish, Irish, and English-American. His son Paul Jesus Kaess combines all of these ethnic qualities while also being Mexican. In addition, this work contains Veterans of the American Revolution, War of 1812, American Civil War, WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Iraq, and conflict in Afghanistan. There are at least 14 relatives of Brian Kaess who served the Confederate Cause. Brian Paul Kaess is a former member of the Military Order of $tars and Bars, an American heritage organization, based on his traceable lineage to Robert E Gibboney (1810-1867), a qualifying ancestor. He is also related by marriage (14 steps) to Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Furthermore, because Brian is related to the Bolling Family of Virginia and they are so rich in Virginia family connections, Brian is related by marriage (23 steps) to Confederate General Robert E Lee. In addition, Brian Paul Kaess is related by marriage (18 steps) to Pocahontas. Previous copies of this volume can be located in the Family History Library (FHL)in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Allen County Public Library (ACPL)in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) in Boston, Massachusetts. This volume is the result of years of careful research. Corrections have been made where such changes were warranted. This work extends the lineage of the ‘Ochiltree’ book from 1916 to 2014 for certain Swartz family members. Therefore, it is a valuable addition in that regard alone. It is fair to say that this work has been worth the effort sustained and toil endured. As such, it is a ‘treasure of family knowledge.
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The Ochiltree’s James Ochiltree- Brian Kaess’ 5th Great Grandfather D. James Ochiltree, born 1740-5 in Scotland, d. abt Dec 6 1803 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, m. to Catherine. Brian Kaess’ 5th great Grandparents D.1. John Ochiltree, b. abt 1767, d. 1840, m. to Catherine (i.e.‘Aunt Katy’),Co-Founder of Greencastle College in Indiana, Donated part of estate to South Hanover Theological Seminary, now McCormick Theological Seminary, Brian Kaess 4th Great Granduncle D.2. Nancy Ochiltree D.3. Martha Ochiltree, b. abt 1771 D.4. James Ochiltree D.5. Capt. Thomas Ochiltree, b. 1775, d. 1812, Brian Kaess 4th Gr. Grandfather (see below) D.6. Jenet Ochiltree
The Miller’s American Revolutionary Patriot Henry Miller Sr.- Brian Kaess' 5th Gr. Grandfather MI. Henry Miller Sr. (b. 1726 in Londonderry, Ireland, d. Oct 3 1798 in Rockbridge Co, Virginia) m. abt 1755 to Rebecca Boggs Miller (1736-1816) in Londonderry, Ireland. Karen Avery Miller says the Rockbridge Co. Miller’s do not appear to be related to the Amish. SAR traceable Patriot. Buried in Miller-Irwin Cemetery in Lexington, VA. Brian Kaess’ 5th Great Grandfather. MI.1. John Miller, b. 1756 MI.2. William Miller, b. 1757 MI.3. Samuel Miller, b. Nov 1 1760 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania MI.4. Margaret Miller, b. 1762 MI.5. Jean Miller, b. 1766 MI.6. Jean Miller (1776-1851), m. Capt Thomas Ochiltree, Brian Kaess’ 4th Gr. Grandparents
Capt. Thomas Ochiltree- Brian Kaess’ 4th Great Grandfather D.5. Capt. Thomas Ochiltree, b. 1775, d. Apr 28 1812 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, m. to Jean Miller on Feb 18 1796. War of 1812 veteran. Brian Kaess’ 4th Great Grandparents D.5.1. James Ochiltree, b. Jan 5 1797, m. Katherine Paxton D.5.2. Rebecca Boggs Ochiltree, m. John Leech D.5.3. William Shields Ochiltree, died young D.5.4. Elizabeth Ochiltree, m. James Wilson D.5.5. Keziah Ochiltree, m. Daniel Ginger D.5.6. Thomas Ochiltree, Jr., m. Nancy Hamilton D.5.7. Henry Miller Ochiltree, m. Margaret Bell D.5.8. David Alexander Ochiltree; m. Jane Leech. Brian Kaess’ 3rd Great Grandparents
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The Leech’s LE. John Leech, Sr (b. Apr 1 1739 in Ireland-d. Feb 16 1820), m. Martha McComb (b. 1744, d. Jun 19 1804), revolutionary soldier. Buried in Oxford Presbyterian Cemetery, Lexington, Virginia , Brian Kaess’ 5th Great Grandfather LE.1. David Leech (1764-1840), m. Margaret Miller, Brian Kaess’ 4th great Grandfather LE.1.1. Jane Leech (b. Jan 27 1811, d. Oct 31 1885) , m. David Alexander Ochiltree (see below)
The Kurtz’s KU. Rev. Johann (aka John) Nicolaus Kurtz, D.D., b. Oct 12 1720 in Lützellinden, Nassau-Weilberg, d. May 12 1794 in Baltimore, Maryland, m. Anna Elizabeth Seidel on Dec 9 1747. 12 children. Lutheran Pastor. Studied Theology at Univ. of Giessen and Halle. Came to America in Jan 15 1745. Arrived in Philadelphia and went to New Hanover. Ordained Aug 15 1748. 1st Lutheran Pastor ordained in America. Buried in Zion Church, Baltimore, Maryland. Brian Kaess’ 6th Great Grandfather. KU.1. Elizabeth Kurtz, m. to Rev. Jacob Goering Jr., Brian Kaess’ 5th Great Grandmother KU.1.1. or GOE.1.1. Catherine Salome Goering, m. Dr. John Haller, Brian Kaess’ 4th Gr. Grandparents
The Goering’s GOE. Jacob Goering, Sr., m. to Anna Margretha Beyrin, aka ‘Margaret.’ Farmer. Brian Kaess 6th Great Grandparents GOE.1. Rev. Jacob Goering Jr. (b. Jan 17 1755 in York, Pennsylvania, d. Nov 27 1807), 2nd son of Jacob Georing Sr. and Margaret. 1st m. to Elizabeth Syng, no children. 2nd m. in 1782 to Elizabeth Kurtz, daughter of Rev. John Nicholas Kurtz (who came to America in 1745), ten children. At an early age, he taught in an English School. Res. and Pastor in York, Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Maryland. One of the 1st native-born Lutheran Pastors in the USA. Buried in York, Pennsylvania. Brian Kaess’ 5th Great Grandfather GOE. 1.1. Catherine Salome Goering, b. Aug 12 1791 in Hagerstown, Maryland, d. Sep 16 1870 in USA. Married to Dr. John Haller. Brian Kaess’ 4th Great Gr.Parents GOE.1.1.1. or HAL.1.1. Elizabeth Goering Halller (1816-1884), m. Robert E Gibboney, Brian Kaess’ 3rd Great Grandparents
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The Haller's The Haller’s were immigrants from Germany who arrived in Pennsylvania and then migrated to Virginia. Their family name was originally ‘Von Halyer.’ It is said they were physicians in Germany for 800 years. The Haller-Gibboney Rock House Museum in Wytheville, Virginia preserves their legacy.
American Revolutionary Ancestor Pvt John Jacob Haller- Brian Kaess' 5th Gr- Grandfather HAL. Pvt John Jacob Haller Sr, (b. 1750- d. Sep 12 1824), m. to Maria Magdalena Fackler (b. Jun 5 1752- d. Dec 6 1825). Served in York County, Pennsylvania militia under Capt Reinhart Botts. Handled British Prisoners. Buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, York, Pennsylvania. Brian Kaess’ 5th Great Grandparents HAL.1. Dr John Haller, b. Jul 20 1780, d. Jun 5 1839, m. Catherine Salome Goering (b. Aug 12 1791 in Hagerstown, Maryland, d. Sep 16 1870 in USA) on Apr 28 1815. Native of York, PA. Delegate to Virginia Assembly from Wytheville, VA, from 1811-1813. Buried in St Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery in Wytheville, VA. Brian Kaess' 4th Gr. Grandparents. HAL.1.1. Elizabeth Goering Haller, b. Feb 12 1816 in Pennsylvania, d. Apr 7 1884, m. Col Robert E. Gibboney. Brian Kaess' 3rd Gr Grandparents. HAL.1.1.7. or GIB.4.7. Evalin or ‘Evie’ Haller Gibboney, m. John E Major, Brian Kaess’ 2nd Gr. Grandparents. HAL.1.2. Maria Theresa Haller, b. 1817, d. 1818 HAL.1.3. Frances Ann Haller, b. 1819 HAL.1.4. Evelina Haller, b. 1821 HAL.1.5. Albert Von Haller, b. Mar 19 1824 HAL.1.6. Augustus Haller, b. Feb 23 1827 HAL.2. John Jacob Haller, b. Feb 27 1773 , d. Jul 19 1861, m. to Mary Spangler (1777-1860). HAL.2.1. Dr. Jacob Draper Haller, b. Nov 29 1796, d. Jan 31 1877, m. to Priscilla ‘Cindy’ Malinda Nye (1805-1871), daughter of Capt John Peter Nye (1775-1826). Priscilla Nye said her family was Pennsylvania Dutch. Another source states her ancestors were from the German Palatinate. Her last name Nye appeas to have been anglicized. Dr. Jacob Haller was a Confederate Surgeon with the rank of Captain. His ancestors were said to be physicians in Germany for 800 years. Brian Kaess’ 1st Cousin five times removed
The Kyles KY. Sir William Emmett Kyle (b. 1752 in County Ayr, Scotland-d. 1793) aka ‘the Belt,’ m. to Ann Gibson (1755-1827), native of Scotland, knighted for gallantry versus the Irish, settled in County Tyrone, Ireland, after receiving land from the Crown. His sword was handed down into the Baldwin Family and was lost at the 1st Battle of Manassas during the American Civil War by a Baldwin family member. Anglican. Brian Kaess’ 5th Great Grandfather. KY.1. Margaret Kyle, b. 1786 in Craig Kyle, Scotland, d. May 20 1853 in Virginia, m. on Nov 17 1805 in County Tyrone, Ireland, to Thomas Gibboney. Seven children. Emigrated to America abt 1815- 1817 through New York City. Settled in Virginia. Brian Kaess’ 4th Great Grandparents KY.1.4.or GIB.4. Robert E Gibboney (1810-1867), m. to Elizabeth Goering Haller 8
The Gibboney's The Gibboney’s were an Irish family hailing from Co. Tyrone, Ireland, and settling in Wytheville, Virginia. They came to America abt 1815-1817. The Gibboney’s and Haller’s intermarried with the marriages of Robert E Gibboney (1810-1867) to Elizabeth Goering Haller (1816-1884) and William Gibboney (1815-1901) to Frances Ann Haller (1819-1843). The Haller-Gibboney Rock Museum in Wytheville, Virginia preserves their legacy as well as that of the Campbell family, descendants of the Gibboney’s.
GIB. Thomas Gibboney (b. Oct 20 1784, d. Sep 12 1839), born in Ireland, m. Nov 17 1805 in Co Tyrone, Ireland to Margaret Kyle, seven children from 1806-1817: Elizabeth, Ann D, Jane Kyle, Robert E, David Kyle, William, James Madison . Emigrated to America through New York City with wife and six kids from abt 1815-1817. One of his children born in America. Settled in Wytheville, Virginia area.
GIB.1. Elizabeth Gibboney, b. Sep 17 1806 in Ireland, d. Sep 2 1852, m to James St. Claire in 1826. GIB.1.1.Walter St. Clair, b. 1827 GIB.1.2. David Alexander St. Clair, b. 1828 GIB.1.3. James St Clair, b. 1842 GIB.1.4. Clair St. Clair
GIB.2. Ann Dow Gibboney, b. Mar 17 1808 in Ireland, d. Jun 23 1866 in Knox, Indiana, m. Lorenzo Dow Johnston on Aug 25 1825 in Evanham, Virginia. 11 children.Moved to Indiana. GIB.2.1. Elizabeth Jane Johnston GIB.2.2. Margaret Ann Johnston GIB.2.3. William Kyle Gibboney Johnston GIB.2.3.1. Thomas T.V. Johnston GIB.2.4. Sarah Percival Johnston GIB.2.5. Mary Whitfield Johnston GIB.2.6. Nancy Brown Johnston GIB.2.7. Harriet Sloo Johnston GIB.2.8. John Thomas Johnston GIB.2.9. Frances Johnston GIB.2.10. Rosalind Saint Clair Johnston GIB.2.11. Robert Gibboney Johnston
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The Baldwins, a Branch of the Gibboney Family GIB.3. Jane Kyle Gibboney, b. 1809 in Co. Tyrone, Ireland, d. May 10 1859, m. David Denison Baldwin (1804-1855). Brian Kaess’ 3rd Great Grandaunt GIB.3.1. or BAL.1. Capt. Denison Butler Baldwin, b. Aug 25 1832, d. Aug 8 1916. Served in Co K, 51st Virginia Infantry. One of six brothers who served the Confederate Cause. Mayor of Tazewell County, Virginia. Brian Kaess’ 1st Cousin four times removed. GIB.3.2. or BAL.2.Pvt David Theophilus Baldwin, d. Jul 21 1861 (Killed at the 1st Battle of Manassas) GIB.3.3. or BAL.3. James Haller Baldwin, AQM at Wytheville, Virginia GIB.3.4. or BAL.4. Lt. Robert G Baldwin GIB.3.5. or BAL.5. Pvt William Thomas Baldwin, m. to Alice Fields, served in Co H, 62nd Virginia Mounted Infantry GIB.3.5.1. Denison Holmes Baldwin, m. to his Cousin Olive Georgiana Holmes GIB.3.5.1.1. Mark Baldwin, b. 1905 GIB.3.5.1.1.1. Dr. Mark Denison Baldwin, O.D., b. 1951 in Peoria, Illinois, ), m. Mary Ann Hale. B.S. Illinois State University, O.D. received in Kansas City. Specialty in Nephrology at Loyola University Medical Center. Nephrology Practice in Columbus, Ohio. Served in U.S. Army and U.S. Navy (as a Medical Officer). His hobby is Gibboney/Baldwin Genealogy. Brian Kaess’ 4th Cousin once removed GIB.3.5.1.1.1.1. Emily Jo Baldwin GIB.3.6. or BAL.6. Pvt Albert Haller Baldwin, b. abt 1846 in Virginia, d. Sep 1861 GIB.3.7. or BAL.7. Phoebe Ann Baldwin, b. 1834 GIB.3.8. or BAL.8. Elizabeth St. Clair ‘Bettie’ Baldwin, b. 1837 GIB.3.9. or BAL.9. Mary Baldwin, b. 1840
Confederate Ancestor Robert E Gibboney- Brian Kaess' 3rd Gr. Grandfather GIB.4. or KY.1.4. Commissioner Robert E Gibboney1, b. Dec 10 1810 in Drumnakilly, Co Tyrone, Ireland, d. Apr 7 1867 in Exchange Hotel in Richmond, Virginia; Worked for CSA Prices Commission, Delegate to Virginia Assembly. Married Elizabeth G. Haller on Sep 12 1833 in Wythe County, Virginia; Worked directly for the Confederate Congress. Active in Impressment activities. Dr. Mark Baldwin states that Robert Gibboney was a Capt in the Confederate QM Corps and, along with brother William Gibboney, was responsible for making Wytheville, Virginia, a major Confederate supply depot. Owned abt 12 slaves or more per the 1850 Slave Schedule. In 1860, he owned 30 slaves. His parents were Thomas Gibbony (1784-1839) and Margaret Kyle (1786-1853). Mentioned in Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly Oct 1981. Seven children from 1838-1858. Elizabeth Anne Swartz mentions him as a Colonel in her ‘Continuation’ document. Confederate paper money in SW Virginia had his image on it. In 1861, Robert E Gibboney donated his house in Wytheville to the Confederate Cause. It was used as a school and infirmary during the American Civil War. Buried in East End Cemetery, Wytheville, Virginia. Brian Kaess' 3rd Gr. Grandfather.
1 Robert E Gibboney is a traceable ancestor to the Military Order of Stars and Bars. 10
GIB.4.1. Capt John Haller Gibboney, b. Jun 17 1838 in Wytheville, Virginia, d. May 10 1881 in Wytheville, Virginia, m. to Mary Bell ‘Belle’ Mathews. Fought under Gen. Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War. AQM in 39th Reg, North Carolina Infantry. Said to own a large Livery stable in SW Virginia. Buried in East End Cemetery, Wytheville, Virginia. Brian Kaess’ 2nd Gr. Granduncle GIB.4.1.1. R. Rush Gibboney GIB.4.1.2. Maria Gibboney GIB.4.1.3. Elizabeth G. Gibboney GIB.4.1.4. William P. Gibboney GIB.4.1.5. John Gibboney GIB.4.1.6. Bernard Gibboney GIB.4.1.7. Warfield Gibboney GIB.4.1.8. Mannie L Gibboney GIB.4.2. Frances Ann Haller Gibboney, b. Jun 29 1845 in Wythe County, Virginia, d. Jun 22 1908 GIB.4.3. Margaret Kyle Gibboney, b.Dec 5 1847 in Wythe County, Virginia, d. Jun 24 1936, m. Charles Edwin Hudson GIB.4.4. Catherine Goering Gibboney, b. Dec 10 1852 in Wythe County, Virginia GIB.4.5. Elizabeth Kent Gibboney, b. Feb 6 1855 in Wythe County, Virginia, d. 1920, m. to William Millinton Shelley. GIB.4.6. Anna Virginia Gibboney, b. Mar 15 1857 in Wythe County, Virginia, d. Mar 2 1939 in Charlottsville City, Virginia, m. to Decatur Bainbridge Bear (1845-1921), buried in Elk Run Cemetery, Elkton, Virginia GIB.4.6.1. Robert M Bear GIB.4.6.2. Lizzie Gay Bear GIB.4.6.3. Charles H Bear GIB.4.6.4. Annie M Bear GIB.4.6.5. Col Jacob Bear GIB.4.6.6. Decatur B Bear GIB.4.6.7. Joe W Bear GIB.4.6.8. Thomas S Bear GIB.4.7. Evalin or 'Evie' Haller Gibbony, b. Jun 12 1858 in Wythe Co, Virginia, d. bet 1930-39, m. Aug 7 1888 to John Edward Major in Wytheville, VA. She was deaf at the age of 2 from scarlet fever. She was said by family to have studied at Gallaudet College. Two children. Buried in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Middlebrook, VA. Brian Kaess' 2nd Gr. Grandparents (see below)
GIB.4.7.1. or MAJ.1.1.1. Gayry Elizabeth Gibbony Major, m. to Newell T K Swartz (see below) GIB.4.7.2. or MAJ.1.1.2. Emily P. Major, b. Mar 6 1894, m. to Napoleon Bailey Blackwell
GIB.5. David Kyle Gibboney, b. Jan 26 1814 in Ireland, d. 1823
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Confederate Ancestor Maj. William Gibboney- Brian Kaess’ 3rd Gr. Granduncle GIB.6. Maj William Gibboney, b. Jun 26 1815 in Co. Tyrone, Ireland, d. Dec 11 1901 in Wytheville, Virginia, served as an AQM in Wytheville, Virginia, during American Civil War. Promoted from Captain to Major before resigning commission in 1863. 1st m. to Frances Ann Haller (b. Oct 10 1819, d. Jun 30 1843) in 1841, one child Albert H Gibboney, 2nd m. (in 1846) to his Cousin Caroline Ann Kyle (b. Sep 11 1824, d. Dec 16 1873), many children. Buried in Wytheville, Virginia.
From William Gibboney’s 1st marriage to Frances Ann Haller:
GIB.6.1. Pvt Albert Haller Gibboney, b. Apr 16 1843 in Virginia, d. Jun 1 1917 in Virginia, m. to Sally Cecil Bogle (b. May 24 1844 in Tazewell County, Virginia, d. Nov 4 1897), served in 22nd Virginia Infantry (Kanawha Regiment) during American Civil War, served as a Clerk/Aide to Confederate General Henry Heth. At Gettysburg, on July 1st 1863, Pvt Gibboney rescued Gen. Heth after he was wounded on the 1st day of that battle, saving him from capture.
GIB.6.1.1. Frances Ann Haller Gibboney2, b. May 6 1867 in Wytheville, Virginia, d. Nov 27 1941 GIB.6.1.2. Katherine Goering Peery Gibboney, b. Jul 24 1871, d. Jan 14 1940, m. to Campbell, one daughter.
From William Gibboney’s 2nd marriage to Caroline Ann Kyle :
GIB.6.2. Hersilla Gibboney, b. 1847 GIB.6.3. David Kyle Gibboney, b. Jan 4 1849, d. Apr 11 1913 GIB.6.4. Virginia Kyle Gibboney, b. Apr 1851, d. Jun 19 1905 GIB.6.5. Jane Kyle Gibboney, b. 1854 GIB.6.6. James Kyle Gibboney, b. Aug 12 1856, d. Apr 29 1904 GIB.6.7. Margaret Henry Gibboney, b. 1859 GIB.6.8. Caroline Lafayette Gibboney, b. Nov 24 1860, m. Benjamin Wigginton Terry, son of Confederate Brig. General William R Terry. Related by marriage to Confederate General Robert E Lee, and three U.S. Presidents including Woodrow Wilson and both Bush’s, through the Bolling family of Virginia. Also, indirectly related (by marriage) to Pocahantas. GIB.6.9. William Gibboney Jr., b. 1865 GIB.6.10. Thomas McCausland Gibboney, b. Nov 1 1868, d. Apr 21 1884
2 Francis Ann Haller Gibboney owned a photography studio, specializing in SW Virginia. In the 1900 U.S. Census, she is found living with the Campbell’s in Wytheville, Virginia. She is also found in the 1940 U.S. Census. 12
GIB.7. Dr. James Madison Gibboney, b. Feb 1 1817 in Christianburg, Virginia, d. Jan 27 1894 in Wytheville, Virginia, m. Nancy ‘Nannie’ Overby Haller. 11 children. GIB.7.1. Camilla Malinda Gibboney, b. 1845 GIB.7.2. Henry Clay Gibboney, b. 1845, served in Co A, 21st Virginia Cavalry GIB.7.3. James Madison “Black Jim” Gibboney, Jr. , b. Feb 21 1848, d. Aug 9 1905 GIB.7.4. Volney Haller Gibboney, b. 1849 GIB.7.5. Jacob Haller Gibboney, b. 1851 GIB.7.6. Robert Gibboney, b. 1854 GIb.7.7. Sarah Elizabeth Gibboney, b. 1856 GIB.7.8. Percy Shelley Gibboney, b. 1857 GIB.7.9. Caroline Kyle Gibboney,b. 1859 GIB.7.10. Blanche Beymore Gibboney, b. 1862, d. Mar 25 1925 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina GIB.7.11. Nannie Robinson Gibboney, b. 1867, d. Mar 11 1965, m. to Edward Charles Wolfenden
The Majors MAJ. John Major, b. 1777 in Greenville, Virginia, d. 1844 in Bedford Co, Virginia, m. Nov 24 1804 in Bedford Co, Virginia, to Lucretia Tinsley (1787-1839). Brian Kaess’ 4th Great Grandparents MAJ.1.William Watson Major (b. 1810), m. Emily Bright. Brian Kaess' 3rd Gr Grandparents. MAJ.1. 1. John Edward Major, b. Apr 12 1848, d. Aug 23 1913, m. Eva Haller Gibbony, John E Major's Father was William Watson Major (b. 1810). John E Major’s Grandparents were John Major (1777-1844) and Lucretia Tinsley (1787-1839). Brian Kaess’ 2nd Great Grandparents. MAJ.1.1.1. or GIB.4.7.1. Gayry Elizabeth Gibboney Major, (1888-1935) m. Newell T K Swartz, Brian Kaess Gr. Grandparents (see below) MAJ.1.1.1.4. or SW.3.1.3.4. or D.5.8.5.3.4. Margaret Jane Swartz (1914-1997), Brian Kaess’ Maternal Grandmother (see below)
Evalin Haller Gibboney- Brian Kaess’ 2nd Great Grandmother GIB.4.7. Evalin or 'Evie' Haller Gibbony, b. Jun 12 1858 in Wythe Co, Virginia, d. bet 1930-39, m. Aug 7 1888 to John Edward Major in Wytheville, VA. She was deaf at the age of 2 from scarlet fever. She was said by family to have studied at Gallaudet College. Two children. Buried in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Middlebrook, VA. Brian Kaess' 2nd Gr. Grandparents
GIB.4.7.1. or MAJ.1.1.1. Gayry Elizabeth Gibbony Major, m. to Newell T K Swartz (see below) GIB.4.7.2. or MAJ.1.1.2. Emily P. Major, b. Mar 6 1894, m. to Napoleon Bailey Blackwell
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The Presidential Connection to Pres. Woodrow Wilson and Others Brian P Kaess’ 3rd Great Granduncle William Gibboney (1815-1901) had a daughter Caroline Lafayette Gibboney (b. 1860) who married Benjamin Wigginton Terry (b. Oct 23 1853), son of Confederate Brig. General William Robinson Terry (1824-1888). General Terry was married to Emily Burton Wigginton (1827-1909) who had a sister named Anne Elizabeth Wigginton (1809- 1898). This Anne Elizabeth Wigginton married Dr. Archibald Bolling (1806-1862), a known descendant of Pocahantas. Dr. Archibald Bolling was the Father of William Holcombe Bolling (1836-1899). William Holcombe Bolling was the Father of Edith Bolling Wilson, 1st Lady to Pres. Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924). Therefore, Brian Paul Kaess is related by marriage (14 steps) to Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Because the Bolling family is so rich in Virginia family connections, Brian Paul Kaess is also related by marriage (23 steps) to Confederate General Robert E Lee. Furthermore, Brian Paul Kaess is related by marriage (18 steps) to Pocahontas. In addition, Brian Kaess is related by marriage to both Bush presidents. This connection is more distant than the previous relations.
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David Alexander Ochiltree - Brian Kaess’ 3rd Gr. Grandfather D.5.8. David Alexander Ochiltree, b. Apr 17 1812 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, d. Feb 9 1887, m. Aug. 25 1837 to Jane Leech. Buried in High Bridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Virginia.
D.5.8.1. Pvt Thomas Alexander Ochiltree; b. Mar 1 1839, DOI Jul 24 1862 in the Military Hospital at Lynchburg, VA. was a member of Co E, 52nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry. Buried at High Bridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, VA. D.5.8.2. Pvt David Leech Ochiltree, b. Oct 13 1840; Enlisted Aug 1 1861 at Staunton, Virginia. DOI Apr 27 1862 at the military hospital in Staunton, Virginia. He was a member of Co E, 52nd Regiment, Virginia Inf. Buried at High Bridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Virginia. D.5.8.3. William Henry Ochiltree, b. Jun 28 1842 , d. Jan 2 1890 in Virginia. He spent six years at the Institute for the Blind, Staunton, Virginia. Attended Washington and Lee University. B. Div. Union Theological Seminary. He married Irene Miller on Apr 30 1885, of Cumberland Co., Virginia. He was buried in Virginia. Known as the ‘Blind’ Preacher. D.5.8.4. Pvt James Samuel Ochiltree, youngest son of David and Jane (Leech) Ochiltree, b. Aug 13 1844 in Rockbridge Co, VA, KIA Nov 12 1864 at Cedarville, Warren Co., Virginia. He served in Co E, 52nd Regiment, Virginia Inf. He joined the Cavalry, was killed in a charge, at Cedarville, six miles below Front Royal. Buried at High Bridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Virginia. D.5.8.5. Margaret Jean Ochiltree, b. Jun 10 1847 on the old Ochiltree homestead, near the Natural Bridge, Virginia, d. Aug 5, 1928, m. Jun 29 1874 to Joseph Godfrey Swartz. She fed the troops of Gens. Hunter and Early during the Civil War. She taught in the public schools of Rockbridge Co.; Buried at High Bridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Virginia. Brian Kaess’ 2nd Gr. Grandmother
D.5.8.5.1. or SW.3.1.1 Harry Alexander Swartz D.5.8.5.2. or SW.3.1.2. Emmett Agassiz Swartz D.5.8.5.3. or SW.3.1.3. Newell Taylor Kirkpatrick Swartz, Brian Kaess’ Gr. Grandfather (see below) D.5.8.5.3.1. or SW.3.1.3.1. Joseph G. Swartz D.5.8.5.3.2. or SW.3.1.3.2. Ruth Elizabeth Swartz D.5.8.5.3.3. or SW.3.1.3.3. Newell M Swartz D.5.8.5.3.4. or SW.3.1.3.4. Margaret Jane Swartz, Brian Kaess’ Maternal Grandmother D.5.8.5.3.5. or SW.3.1.3.5. Eloise Haller Swartz D.5.8.5.3.6. or SW.3.1.3.6. Kathleen Wilson Swartz D.5.8.5.3.7. or SW.3.1.3.7. Carlyle Ochiltree Swartz D.5.8.5.3.8. or SW.3.1.3.8. Paul Swartz D.5.8.5.3.9. or SW.3.1.3.9. Francis Thurman Swartz D.5.8.5.3.10. or SW.3.1.3.10. Dorothy Arnette Swartz D.5.8.5.3.11. or SW.3.1.3.11. Francis Aubrey Swartz D.5.8.5.3.12. or SW.3.1.3.12. Laucis Swartz
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D.5.8.6. Rebecca Agnes Ochiltree3, b. Feb 3 1849 near Natural Bridge, Virginia, d. Aug 11 1905 at her home near Broad Creek Church, Natural Bridge, Virginia. Her mother's comfort, after her father's death. Brian Kaess’ 2nd Great Grandaunt. Below is an excerpt of her poetry:
“We are severed! We are severed! Tho now the battle cry is o’er, Soldiers weary, now at rest, dream of battlefields no more.
They are sleeping side by side, Where the oak trees branches sway; And us, the breezes seem to chide; ‘You must not weep, for blest are they.’
Safe home in that beautiful land, Then why should our hearts be riven, Gone to join the angel band; Only passed from earth to Heaven.”- Rebecca Ochiltree
The Eschenfelters The Eschenfelters/Ashenfelters/Ashinfelters/Ashenfelders were true ‘Pennsylvania Dutch’ emigrating from Germany/Holland and coming to Pennsylvania in America. Some later settled in Virginia. They were ‘Brethren’ Lutherans or ‘Plain Dutch.’ They are connected to the Swartz Family via the marriage of Hannah Eschenfelter (1792-1881) and John Swartz (1792-1845), which produced Eli Swartz.
ES. Hannah Aschenfelter/Eschenfelter, b. 1792, d. Oct 15 1881, m. Dec 22 1812 in Rockingham Virginia to John Swartz (1792-1845). Brian Kaess’ 4th Great Grandparents ES.1. Henry H Swartz, b. 1815, m. to Margaret Bible in 1839, res. of Broadway, Virginia ES.1.1. Jacob ‘M’/ Bible Swartz, m. Ophelia/bettie Gilbert in 1872 in Lexington, Virginia ES.1.1.1. Unk Swartz, b. 1881 ES.1.1.2. Clara Swartz, b. Jun 1 1882, m. to Brown ES.1.1.3. Mary Maggie Swartz, b. Apr 1885, relat. with Thomas Haley ES.1.1.3.1. Clarence Swartz, adopted as John Hale ES.2. David Swartz, b. 1817 ES.3. or SW.3. Eli Swartz, b. 1823, Brian Kaess’ 3rd Great Grandfather ES.4. John W Swartz, b. 1836, three daughters settled in Preble Co, Ohio. ES.5. Elizabeth Swartz, b. 1823? ES.6. Elenor (Ellen) Swartz, b. abt 1827
3 Rebecca Agnes Ochiltree lost three brothers in the American Civil War, fighting for the Confederates. After the war, she wrote poetry about her lost brothers. 16
The Swarz/Swartz Family The Swartz’ are a German-American family that stretches back to at least 18th century America. The Swartz forbears who came over from Europe are unknown. For our purposes, the Swartz Family story begins with John Swartz (1792-1845). Elizabeth Anne Swartz has done extensive research on the Swartz Family of 19th to 21st century America.
SW. John Swartz (1792-1845), m. to Hannah Eschenfelter (1792-1881)
SW.1. Henry H Swartz, b. 1815 SW.2. David Swartz, b. 1817 SW.3. or ES.3. Eli Swartz, b. Aug 22 1823 in Augusta County, Virginia, d. Mar 16 1874 in Broad Creek, Rockbridge County, Virginia, m. to Francis (Fannie) Coffman (b. Jan 1822 in Virginia, d. Sep 20 1894 in Rockingham Co, Virginia) on May 2 1844 in Rockingham Co, VA. Buried in High Bridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Virginia. Brian Kaess’ 3rd Gr.Grandfather. SW.4. Elizabeth Swartz, b. 1824? SW.5. Elenor (Ellen) Swartz, b. abt 1827 SW.6. John W Swartz, b. 1836, three daughters settled in Preble Co, Ohio.
SW.3.1. Josephus or Joseph Godfrey Swartz, b. Mar 18 1847, d. May 1 1887 in Fredricksburg, Virginia. Brian Kaess’ 2nd Gr. Grandfather (see below) SW.3.1.1. Harry A. Swartz, b. 4/10/1875, d. 1962, m. Dora Ann Mohler on Oct 24 1908 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. 2nd m. to Oral Permelia Miller on Nov 5 1930. Oral (Miller) Swartz b. Apr 14 1904, d. Jan 4 1992. SW.3.1.1.1. Louise Swartz, b. 1913; 1st and only child of Dora Mohler and Harry A Swartz, m. Lewis McDaniel. SW.3.1.1.1.1. Edward McDaniel SW.3.1.1.1.1.1. Allen McDaniel SW.3.1.1.1.1.2. Lewis McDaniel SW.3.1.1.2. Marquerite Permelia, b. Aug 3 1931, 1st child of Ora Permelia Miller and Harry A Swartz, m. Charles Thomas Williams on Dec 19 1959. Residents of Forest, Virginia. SW.3.1.1.2.1. Albert Alexander Williams, b. 1968 SW.3.1.1.2.2. Arthur Thomas Williams, b. 1970 SW.3.1.1.3. Dorothy Mae Swartz, b. 1934, 2nd child of Ora Permelia Miller and Harry A Swartz, m. William C Arndt on Jun 26 1959. SW.3.1.1.4. Harry Alexander Swartz Jr, b. Mar 17 1935, d. Nov 8 2002, 3rd child of Ora P Miller and Harry A Swartz, m. Eleanor Mae Manspile on Jun 7 1959. Buddy worked as a Farmer and at Georgia Pacific Paper Mill in Big Island, Virginia. SW.3.1.1.4.1. Harry Timothy Swartz, b. 1959, m. Donna Gayle Hamilton on Aug 3 1979. SW.3.1.1.4.1.1. Jason Trent Swartz, b. 1983 SW.3.1.1.4.1.2. Jesse Adam Swartz, b. 1983 SW.3.1.1.4.1.3. Jared Nathan Swartz. b. 1991 17
SW.3.1.1.4.2. Dawn Elizabeth Swartz, b. 1961 in Lexington, Virginia, m. Aug 22 1980 to Darrell Edward Fitzgerald. SW.3.1.1.4.2.1. Ashley Dawn Fitzgerald, b. 1984 SW.3.1.1.4.2.2. Justin Edward Fitzgerald, b. 1988 SW.3.1.1.4.3. Jeffrey Lynn Swartz, b. 1964 in Lexington, Virginia, m. Jane Elizabeth Jarvis on Apr 25 1987. SW.3.1.1.4.3.1. Kristin Elizabeth Swartz, b. 1989, m. to Wilton Byers SW.3.1.1.4.3.1.1. Chloes Ann Byers SW.3.1.1.4.3.2. Leslie Jane Swartz SW.3.1.1.4.4. Fredrick Keith Swartz , m. to Joyce Wilkes SW.3.1.1.4.4.1. Amanda Nicole Swartz, m. to Justin Matthew Elkins on Aug 21 2010, attends Western Virginia Community College. She says the ‘Ochiltree’ homestead has been in the family for over 200 years. SW.3.1.1.4.4.2. Lindsey Erin Swartz, attends Shenandoah University SW.3.1.2. Emmett Agassiz Swartz, b. 9/20/1878 in Lexington, Virginia, d. 1969 in Clifton Forge, Virginia, m. Oct 31 1909 to Bessie Turpin Ackerly. SW.3.1.2.1. Roy A. Swartz SW.3.1.2.2. Elizebeth J. Swartz SW.3.1.3. Newell Taylor Kirkpatrick Swartz, Brian Kaess’ Gr. Grandfather (see below) SW.3.2. Johnathan William Swartz, b. Oct 21 1848 in Virginia, d. Aug 2 1873 SW.3.3. James Buchanan Swartz, b. Oct 6 1850 in Virginia. Died in Elkton, Virginia. Married Mollie J Swarz or Miss Gooley. SW.3.3.1. Virginia B. Swartz SW.3.4. Hannah V Swartz, b. Nov 1852 in VA, d. Mar 20 1890, m. William H Spicer SW.3.5. Jacob “Tom” Coffman Swartz, b. Feb 10 1855 in Natural Bridge, Virginia, m. Anna V Sale, buried in Lynchburg, Virginia. SW.3.6. David Henry Swartz, b. Jul 21 1857 in Middlebrook, Virginia. Died Jan 23 1913 and is buried in Buchanan, Virginia, m. to Mary Frances Bowyer SW.3.6.1. Hugh Malone Swartz Sr. (Feb 8 1880-1934), m. to Effie M Fauber Swartz Eckert (1903- 1980), daughter Ruth J Swartz from separate mother. SW.3.6.1.1. Ruth J Swartz, b. abt 1910 in Virginia SW.3.6.1.2. Jean G Swartz, b. abt 1927 in Virginia SW.3.6.1.3. Bettie J Swartz, b. abt 1928 in Virginia SW.3.6.1.4. Hugh Malone Swartz Jr., b. Nov 17 1929 in Virginia, d. Mar 15 2009 Albemarle Co, Virginia, m. to Gabelle Moore, buried in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Augusta Co, Virginia. Brian Kaess’ 2nd Cousin twice removed SW.3.6.1.4.1. Rebecca ‘Becky’ Lee Swartz Harper, res. of Charlottsville, Virginia SW.3.6.1.5. Mary J Swartz, b. abt 1933 in Virginia SW.3.7. Daniel H Swartz, b. 1858 in Virginia SW.3.8. Margaret Elizabeth Swartz, b. Apr 6 1862 in Rockbridge, Virginia, d. 1888.
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Confederate Ancestor Joseph Godfrey Swartz - Brian Kaess’ 2nd Great Grandfather SW.3.1 Prof. (and Pvt.) Joseph Godfrey Swartz4, b. Mar 18 1847 in Virginia, d. May 1 1887 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Enlisted Apr 18, 1864. Served in Miller’s Company, Rockbridge County, Virginia Reserves Infantry. This unit was also known as the 'Boys Company' or Junior Reserves. Saw action in the Valley Campaign of 1864. He entered Roanoke College in 1869 or 1870. 1st student at Roanoke College to have an Indian roommate. B.A. Washington and Lee University in 1873. Brian F Swartz says he earned a Doctorate in Theology. Married to Margaret Jean Ochiltree June 29, 1874. He became a Professor at Virginia Military Institute and also a Principal in Fredericksburg, VA. Buried in High Bridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, VA. Brian Kaess’ 2nd Gr. Grand Father.
D.5.8.5.1. or SW.3.1.1. Harry Alexander Swartz D.5.8.5.2. or SW.3.1.2. Emmett Agassiz Swartz
Newell T K Swartz - Brian Kaess’ Great Grandfather D.5.8.5.3. or SW.3.1.3. Newell Taylor Kirkpatrick Swartz; b. March 28, 1881 - d. May 19 1946. Son of Joseph Godfrey Swartz. m., July 31, 1909, to Gayry Elizabeth Gibbony Major, of Augusta Co., Va. Newell was the owner of Cliftondale Poultry Farm. At least 11 children, perhaps 13 children. Buried in Broad Creek ARP Church Cemetery in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Brian Kaess’ Gr. Grandfather (for his children, see ‘WW2 Swartz Family’)
Gayry Elizabeth Gibbony Major - Brian Kaess' Gr. Grandmother GIB.4.7.1. Gayry Elizabeth Gibbony Major (b. Jun 22 1888 in Mint Springs, Virginia - d. Dec 8 1935 in Washington D.C.), m. Newell K T Swartz (1881-1946) on Jul 31 1909. 11 to 13 children. She may have married Newell Swartz in Hot Springs, Virginia. On her tombstone the birth date is listed as Jun 26 1889 and death date as Dec 4 1935. At FindaGrave.com she is listed as Elizabeth Major Swartz. Brian F Swartz says she died when a car ran over her accidentally in the 1930's. She is buried in Broad Creek ARP Cemetery, Rockbridge County, Virginia. (for her children, see ‘WW2 Swartz Family’) GIB.4.7.1.1. or D.5.8.3.1. Joseph Gibboney Swartz GIB.4.7.1.2. or D.5.8.3.2. Ruth Elizabeth Swartz GIB.4.7.1.3. or D.5.8.3.3. Newell Major Swartz, Sr. GIB.4.7.1.4. or D.5.8.3.4. Margaret Jane Swartz, Brian Kaess Maternal Grandmother GIB.4.7.1.5. or D.5.8.3.5. Eloise Haller Swartz GIB.4.7.1.6. or D.5.8.3.6. Kathleen Wilson Swartz GIB.4.7.1.7. or D.5.8.3.7. Carlyle Ochiltree Swartz GIB.4.7.1.8. or D.5.8.3.8. Paul Rudolph Swartz GIB.4.7.1.9. or D.5.8.3.9. Francis Thurman Swartz GIB.4.7.1.10. or D.5.8.3.10. Dorothy Arnette Swartz GIB.4.7.1.11. or D.5.8.3.11. Francis Aubrey Swartz GIB.4.7.1.12. or D.5.8.3.12. Laucis Swartz
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The Mansfield’s MA. Edward Pierce Mansfield, b. Jan 13 1829 in Portland, Maine, d. after 1870, m. Jan 16 1853 in Vinton, Ohio to Louisa Burrows. Father of Alvira Elizabeth Mansfield, Brian Kaess’ 2nd Great Grandparents MA.1. Alvira Elizabeth Mansfield (1864-1932), 1st m. to David Bennett Dawson in 1880 in Butler, Kansas, 2nd m. to Douglas Greenwood after 1909. Alvira Mansfield and Douglas Greenwood had a foster daughter named Zora Greenwood, b. abt 1910 in Kansas. Brian Kaess’ Gr. Grandparents
Alvira E Mansfield’s four children with David Bennett Dawson: MA.1.1. Burtle Dawson MA.1.2. Charles Dawson MA.1.3. or DW.1.1.1.3. Talmage Edward Dawson (1894-1974), Brian Kaess’ Maternal Grandfather (see below) MA.1.4. Cora Dawson, Brian Kaess’ Grandaunt
The Dawson’s DW. Thomas Dawson, b. 1777, d. 1830 Fayette, Indiana, m. to Elizabeth (1775-1830) DW.1. Garrison Dawson, b. 1800 in Indiana, d. Sep 18 1827 in Fayette County, Indiana, m. to Rebecca Sutton (1796-1863) on 20 Mar 1817 DW.1.1. Daniel Harrison Dawson, b. 1820 in Clermont, Ohio, d. bef 1871 DW.1.1.1. David Bennett Dawson, m. to Alvira Elizabeth Mansfield
The Dawson’s of Kansas DW.1.1.1. David Bennett Dawson, b. Jun 1857 in Ohio, d. Apr 15 1909, m. to Alvira Elizabeth Mansfield (1864-1932) in 1880 in Butler, Kansas. Her Father was Edward Pierce Mansfield (b. Jan 13 1829 in Portland, Maine, d. after 1870). Alvira E Mansfield was said to have owned a 50% interest in the Palmer House Chicago. His parents were Daniel Harrison Dawson and Phoebe Jane Bennett. Brian Kaess’ Great Grandparents
DW.1.1.1.1. Charles Dawson, b. abt 1889 in Kansas DW.1.1.1.2. Burtle Dawson, b. 1881 in Kansas DW.1.1.1.3. Talmage E Dawsin (1894-1974) (see below) DW.1.1.1.4. Cora V Dawson (see below)
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Talmage Edward Dawson- Brian Kaess Maternal Grandfather DW.1.1.1.3. PFC Talmage Edward Dawson5, b. Oct 9, 1894 in Topeka, Kansas- d. May 8 1974, Northbrook, IL. Married many times. Married to Margaret Jane Swartz on Dec 11 1952 in Cook County, Illinois. This may have been their 2nd marriage. One Daughter: Marie Ellen Dawson. One Daughter from unknown mother: Wanda Dawson. Talmage was a native of Kansas. Worked as a Typographer for the Pittsburg Kansan, a Kansas newspaper. Registered for the Draft for WW1 in Crawford County, Kansas, on June 5 1917. Served in the U.S. Army in WW1 on the West Front in France. Enlisted in the U.S. Army in May 28 1918 and was Honorably discharged on Jun 8 1919. Served in HQ's Co, 351st Inf Reg, 88th Infantry Division. Saw action in Haute Alsace Sector. His regiment was attacked at Schonholz Woods at night (during Fog). Entitled to wear a gold war service decoration. Margaret J Dawson said he suffered from ‘shell-shock.’ Brian Kaess' Maternal Grandfather. DW.1.1.1.3.1. or D.5.8.5.3.4.1. Marie Ellen (Dawson) Kaess, b. 1945, child of Margaret Jane Swartz. DW.1.1.1.3.1.1. Brian Paul Kaess DW.1.1.1.3.1.1.1. Paul Jesus Kaess DW.1.1.1.3.1.2. Garret Thomas Kaess DW.1.1.1.3.1.2.1. Nicholas Todd Kaess DW.1.1.1.3.1.2.2. Julie Leann Kaess DW.1.1.1.3.2. Wanda Dawson, b. circa 1932. Brian Kaess' half-Aunt. Had a son Kenneth. DW.1.1.1.4. Cora Vihara Dawson, b. Feb 6 1897 in Augusta, Butler Co, Kansas, d. Mar 23 1979, LDS Baptism Feb 6 1954, 1st m. to Walter Stephen Grimm (1890-1970) on Oct 17 1908, two children: Lenora Blanche Grimm and Plez ‘Larry’ Grimm, 2nd m. to Le Grande L Hardy on Jun 12 1931 in Rich County, Utah. Brian Kaess’ Grandaunt
Norman Allen Langley- Brian Kaess’ Step Grandfather LA. Norman Allen Langley, b. Apr 30 1905 in Toronto, Canada, d. May 22 1980 in Chicago, Illinois. Emigrated from Canada to Port Huron, Michigan on Feb 24 1924. 1st m. to Thelma Pearl Schultze (b. Jul 13 1901-d. Sep 21 1975 in Cook Co, Illinois) on Aug 3 1957 in Cook Co, Illinois, 2nd m. to Margaret Jane Swartz after 1975. Res. of Chicago, Illinois. Enjoyed Model Railroading, pet lover. Served in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1945 as a truck driver- served in North Africa and England. Norman Langley enjoyed telling stories about WW2 to his step Grandchildren and was instrumental in developing their character and sense of patriotism. Norman Langley had one son who served in the Vietnam War and was residing in Carpentersville, Illinois during the 70’s. Buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Illinois.
5 Research on Talmage E Dawson was aided by the Kansas State Historical Society, who provided a WWI Kansas Bounty Claim Record. Talmage was also rumored to have fought in Russia sometime in 1919-20, but this has not been verified. There is also reputed to be an image of Talmage Dawson in a group WWI photo at the National WWI Museum. 21
LA.1. Unknown Langley male, b. abt 1945. Brian P Kaess remembers visiting the son of Norman Allen Langley sometime in the late 1970’s in Carpentersville, Illinois. Norman Langely’s son was married with two daughters of his own, whom Brian P Kaess also met. It was said of Norman Langley’s son that he was a U.S. Army veteran who had fought in the Vietnam War. While in Vietnam, he had been wounded by grenade shrapnel to his back when a Vietcong guerrilla had thrown a grenade into his sleeping quarters.
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The World War Two Swartz Family “What do you know about this country?”- Garret Kaess
D.5.8.5.3.1. Sgt. Joseph Gibboney Swartz b. May 10 1910 in Virginia, d. Sept 28 1975 in Dallas, TX. Resident of Rockbridge Co., Virginia. Enlisted in the U.S. Army at Ft. Myer, Virginia, on Sep 30 1942. Discharged Oct 18 1945. Veteran of WW2. 4 wives: Patricia, Vivian, Frances, Mary McGuire Pennington. Buried in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas. D.5.8.5.3.2. Ruth Elizabeth Swartz Shannon, b. 1912, d. Feb 26 1971 in Laurel, Maryland, m. Robert Yellowlees Sr. (b. abt 1909 in Illinois), buried in Union Cemetery, Maryland. D.5.8.5.3.3. Newell Major Swartz, b. May 16 1913 at Warm Springs, Virginia, d. Oct 13 1947 in Pikesville, MD, m. Harriet Ann Potts (b. Jun 14 1919 in Covington, Kentucky, d. Mar 29 2004 in La Grande, OR) on Aug 12 1938 in Laurel, Maryland. Lived in the Natural Bridge area before moving to Aguasco, MD, as a young boy. Member of Iron Workers Union in Washington D.C. Built ships during WW2 at Wilmington, Deleware, and Southern Maryland. After Newell died, Harriet Potts married Earl M Cunningham and moved the family to Phoenix, Arizona.
Margaret Jane Swartz- Brian Kaess’ Maternal Grandmother D.5.8.5.3.4. or SW.3.1.3.4. Margaret Jane Swartz, aka ‘Margaret Dawson’, ‘Margaret Langley’, b. 10 Jun 1914 near the Natural Bridge, Virginia - d. Mar 12 1997 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas. Daughter of Newell T K Swarz. Resident of Chicago and Dallas and San Antonio. Resident of Spanish Trace Apartments. Waitress and Antique Collector. Owned antique store called 'The Eagle's Nest.' Married Talmage Edward Dawson on Dec 11 1952 in Cook County, Illinois. This may have been their 2nd marriage. One child: Marie Ellen Dawson. 2nd husband was Norman Langley. She raised her two grandchildren from the age of 9 until the eldest Grandson, Brian Kaess, joined the Army at age 17. Cremated in San Antonio, Texas. Brian Kaess' Maternal Grandmother.
D.5.8.5.3.5. Eloise Haller Swartz, b. Sep 11 1915, died young. D.5.8.5.3.6. Kathleen Wilson Swartz, b. Nov 7 1916, d. 1972 in Maryland, m. John Anderson. Residents of Laurel, Maryland. D.5.8.5.3.7. Lt. Col. Carlyle Ochiltree Swartz (Ret), b. 27 Jul 1918 in Natural Bridge, Virginia, d. Oct 11 1996 in Englewood, Sarasota Co., Florida. Resident of Prince George's County, Maryland. Attended Baden Agricultural H.S. in Maryland; Study at University of Maryland in 1936-37. Enlisted in U.S. Army Infantry on Feb. 3, 1941 at Laurel, Maryland. Married Mary Frances Ryon (age 22) on Apr 18 1942 in Washington D.C.; Discharged on Mar 1, 1961. Commissioned after enlistment. WW2 and Korean War Veteran. Served in Army Corps of Engineers. Studied in Leipheim, Germany, from 1954-56. Catholic. Member of St. Raphael Church. Married to Phyllis Pratt on Nov 1988. Member of Retired Military Officer’s Association and American Legion. One Son: Richard C. Swartz. Buried in Gulf Pines Memorial Cemetery, Englewood, Florida.
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D.5.8.5.3.8. RM2 (Radio's Mate 2nd Class) Paul Rudolph Swartz6, b. 15 Aug 1919 near the Natural Bridge, Virginia, d. Jan 2 1943 in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of New Caledonia (near Nouméa). Cause of death: Meningitis. Served in the U.S. Navy during WW2 and was ‘Buried at Sea’ on Jan 2, 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Dec 15 1941 in Washington D.C. He was aboard an American- chartered cargo ship (MS Sommelsdyk) in the Pacific Ocean when he died at sea. He was a beloved brother to Margaret Jane Swartz. His name is inscribed on the Tablets of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii. D.5.8.5.3.9. Francis Thurman Swartz, b. Oct 1 1921, died young. D.5.8.5.3.10. Dorothy Arnette Swartz, b. May 16 1923, d. Aug 19 1986 in Virginia, m. Elmer E Altschuler (b. Sep 2 1925, d. Sep 19 1988 in Chester, Pennsylvania) in 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At least 4 children. Their children have lived in Houston, Texas, and Boulder, Colorado. D.5.8.5.3.11. Maj Francis Aubrey Swartz7 (Ret), b. Dec 26 1924 in Clifton Forge, Virginia, d. Dec 28 1996 in San Antonio, Texas. American Fighter Pilot. Spelling Bee Winner. Laurel H.S. Class of 1942, Study at the University of Maryland from 1946-48. B.B.A. University of Oklahoma, 1959. Study abroad in 1959-60 at Chateauroux, France. Family states he served as an Enlisted U.S. Marine Aviator from 1943-46. Served in China in WW2. He then entered the USAF on May 5 1949, served two tours Korean Conflict, and was discharged on Dec 31 1965. Commisioned in May 1950 as a 2nd Lt in the USAF. Son states he piloted black-painted B 26's on night interdiction missions over North Korea. He bombed commie rail lines, convoys and dropped spies, guerillas, and assorted supplies to guerilla groups above the DMZ. He transitioned to the F 86 Sabre and flew 30-35 ground attack missions. A precious family photo shows Francis Aubrey Swartz standing beside an F 86 Jet on the ground in Korea with seven other pilots, only three of whom survived. Awards include: 3 Air Medals with Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, United Nations Korea Medal, Korea Conflict with 3 major Battle Stars, Two sets of Wings: Senior Air Force Pilot Wings, USMC Aerial Navigator Wings. Twenty years total service: 3 1/2 USMC, 16 1/2 USAF. 3,300 flying hours. 4 Wives: 1st wife Joyce Mackinnon- m. June 1953 in FL, 2nd wife Francaise Chasseray, 3rd wife Elaine Kernan, 4th wife Mary Elizabeth Krock. They married on Jul 17 1982. Member of Retired Military Officer’s Association. Three children. Brian Kaess' Granduncle. D.5.8.5.3.12. Laucis Swartz, b. abt 1925
6 Research on Paul R Swartz was aided by the U.S. Navy Casualty Assistence Office. 7 Francis A Swartz was reputed to be a POW during the Korean Conflict, but this story has been discounted by his son Brian F Swartz, who denies this. Garret T Kaess recalls seeing a newspaper article about Francis Swartz with a headline that read, ‘Francis Swartz, War Hero and POW.’ It is known many American POW’s of the Korean Conflict were not properly documented after the Korean War. 24
The Post War Generation The bulk of information for this section was supplied by Elizabeth Anne Swartz, based on her ‘Continuation’ document. Her research connects modern-day 21st Century Swartz's all the way back to Eli Swartz of the 19th Century.
D.5.8.5.3.2.1. Robert Alexander Yellowlees Jr., aka ‘Bob’ Yellowlees, b. Nov 20 1938 in Washington D.C., Emigrated to Rio de Janiero, Brazil, in 1963 with parents. Res. of Atlanta, Georgia from at least 1966-2009. Mr. Yellowlees is a graduate of the University of Maryland and an advanced certificate program from the Harvard Business School. He received a B.S. in Education in June 1960 from the University of Maryland. He has sat on the board of directors of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and also the CDC Foundation, Inc.; He has two children. D.5.8.5.3.3.1. Newell Major Swartz Jr., aka 'Sandy', b. Aug 27 1939 in Maryland, m. Maria Rosario Castro Garcia of Cordova, Spain in Zaragoza, Spain, on Nov 20 1958. Grew up in Brandywine, MD. B.A. University of Nebraska. Served 22 years in the USAF and U.S. Army. Two tours in Vietnam. Resident of Phoenix, Arizona. Retired from Arizona Dept of Public Safety. D.5.8.5.3.3.1.1. Maria Christina Swartz, b. 1967, m. Walter Husbands in Phoenix, AZ. 2nd m. to Todd Watkins in 1995. Currently lives in California. D.5.8.5.3.3.1.1.1. Gavin Watkins, b. 1996 D.5.8.5.3.3.1.1.2. Gareth Fox Watkins, b. 2000 in California. D.5.8.5.3.3.1.1.3. Gwenyth Laura Elizabeth Watkins, b. in California. D.5.8.5.3.3.1.2. Patricia Antonia Swartz, b. 1969 in Kansas. D.5.8.5.3.3.1.3. Brian Patrick Swartz, b. 1981 in Arizona. D.5.8.5.3.3.2. Charles Brian Swartz, aka 'Skip' or 'Skippy,' b. 1941 in Maryland, m. Ina Meadows (Meador) on Apr 11 1965 in Upper Marboro, Maryland. Grew up in Brandywine, Maryland. Served in U.S. Navy, based in Rota, Spain. Resident of Mechanicsville, Maryland. Member of Ironworkers Union. D.5.8.5.3.3.2.1. Monica Ann Swartz, b. 1967, m. Donald Shane Hotchkiss on Feb 11 1988 in Prince George's County, Maryland. Bought a home near parents home in Maryland. D.5.8.5.3.3.2.1.1. Shaina Eliane Hotchkiss, b. 1997 D.5.8.5.3.3.2.2. Michele Lee Swartz, b. 1969, m. David Gallerizzo on Nov 18 1995 in Washington, D.C. Residents of Maryland. D.5.8.5.3.3.2.2.1. Jordan Elizabeth Gallerizzo , b. 1997 D.5.8.5.3.3.2.2.2. John Charles Gallerizzo , b. 2001 D.5.8.5.3.3.2.2.3. David Alexander Gallerizzo, b. 2005
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D.5.8.5.3.3.3. Sister Elizabeth Anne Swartz, SSND, aka 'Tam,' b. 1943 in Washington, D.C.; Grew up in Brandywine, Maryland. Her mom was Harriet Anne Potts. Mother's line hails from Yorkshire, England. Graduate of Academy of Our Lady in Washington D.C.; Entered order of School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) in Sep 1962. Catholic Nun. Professed on Jul 25 1964 at the Motherhouse in Baltimore, MD. B.A. College of Notre Dame of Maryland in Jan 1972, M.A.T. Trinity College in Apr 1975. Post Grad. study at Texas Women's Univ.; Taught in Washington D.C. Principal in San Antonio, TX, and Glendale, AZ. Associate Supt. for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Superintendant of Catholic Schools in El Paso, TX, and San Angelo, TX. Resident of El Paso, TX. Brian Kaess' 1st Cousin once removed. D.5.8.5.3.3.4. Paul Edward Swartz, b. Mar 2 1945 in La Plata, Maryland, d. Nov 29 1988, m. Sharon Eddy in 1970, 2nd m. to Brenda Cahill. Member of Sheetmetal Workers Union. Resident of Arizona. D.5.8.5.3.3.5. Nancy Sara Anne Swartz, b. 1946 in MD, m. Marvin Ray Edvalson in Baden, Maryland. Attended H.S. at Academy of Our Lady in Washington D.C.; Graduate of St. Mary's H.S. in Phoenix, AZ. Family moved to AZ in 1963. She returned to Maryland. D.5.8.5.3.3.5.1. Mary Anne Edvalson, b. 1967 in La Grande, Oregon, m. on Aug 1 1992 to Dean Norton in Olympic National Forest in Washington. Grad. of Union H.S. in Phoenix. Attended Eastern Oregon University for two years. D.5.8.5.3.3.5.1.1. Jessica Grace Norton, b. 1993 D.5.8.5.3.3.5.1.2. Brodie Dean Norton, b. 1997 D.5.8.5.3.3.5.1.3. Bridget Anne Norton, b. 1998 D.5.8.5.3.3.5.2. Sherri Ivy Edvalson, b. 1971 in Phoenix, Arizona, m. Tyrone Buffington on Aug 22 1998, 2nd m. to Kyle Erkel on Aug 16 2009 in Iowa City, Iowa. PhD University of Iowa. D.5.8.5.3.3.5.2.1. Aissa Elizabeth Anne Erkel, b. 2009 in Iowa. D.5.8.5.3.3.5.3. Sarah Ann Edvalson, b. 1979 in Oregon, m. Jared Wutzke on Mar 22 2003 in La Grande, Oregon. D.5.8.5.3.3.5.3.1. Henry August Wutzke , b. 2005 in Oregon. D.5.8.5.3.3.5.3.2. Charles Rulon Wutzke , b. 2008 in Worcester, Massachusetts. D.5.8.5.3.3.5.4. Amanda Alice Edvalson, b. 1981 in Oregon, m. Manuel Villagomez on Aug 31 2002 in La Grande, Oregon. D.5.8.5.3.3.5.4.1. Celeste Alice Villagomez , b. 2003 in Oregon. D.5.8.5.3.3.5.4.2. Cecilia Diana Villagomez, b. 2006 in Oregon. D.5.8.5.3.4.1. Marie Ellen Dawson, b. Dec 4 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, d. Oct 1 2012 in Cook County, Illinois. D.5.8.5.3.4.1.1. or K.4.3.2.1. Brian Paul Kaess, b. Oct 24 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. D.5.8.5.3.4.1.1.1. or K.4.3.2.1.1. Paul Jesus Kaess, b. Dec 11 2001 in Chicago, Illinois. American School Durango. Spelling Bee Winner. D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2. or K.4.3.2.2. Garret Thomas Kaess, b. Oct 24 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2.1. Nicholas Todd Kaess, b. 1997 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2.2. Julie Leann Kaess, b. 1998 in Park Ridge, Illinois. D.5.8.5.3.6.1. John Anderson D.5.8.5.3.6.2. Alfred Anderson D.5.8.5.3.6.3. Gay Lee Anderson 26
D.5.8.5.3.7.1. Richard Carlyle Swartz, b. 1943 in Missouri. Married to Patricia Joan Cummins on Oct 2 1965 in Colts Neck, New Jersey. B.A. Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D. College of William and Mary. Author of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (1997). Resident of Portland, Oregon. Brian Kaess' 1st Cousin once removed. D.5.8.5.3.7.1.1. Jennifer Anne Swartz, b. 1973 in OR. Primary/Secondary Teacher for Beaverton School District in OR. Resident of Oregon. D.5.8.5.3.7.1.2. Carl Alexander Swartz, b. 1970 in VA, resident of Oregon, res. of Houston, Texas. D.5.8.5.3.10.1. Dukie Altschuler D.5.8.5.3.10.2. Michael Altschuler D.5.8.5.3.10.3. Rosemary Altschuler D.5.8.5.3.10.4. Diane Altschuler , m. Ron Cross D.5.8.5.3.11.1. Brian Francis Swartz, aka 'Grampie', b. Apr 9 1954 in Victoria, Texas, m. to Karen Rumery, 2nd m. to Susan Hastey on Sep 10 1994. Resident of Hampden, Maine. Married twice. A.S. Eastern Maine Community College. 24 years, Editor with Bangor Daily News. Photographer. Enjoys photographing Maine, Shenandoah Valley, and Civil War Battlefields. Mom's ancestors hail from Maine and New Brunswick. Susan is an LPN/RN. Brian Kaess' 1st Cousin once removed. D.5.8.5.3.11.1.1. Amanda Lee Swartz, b. 1979, m. to a Commercial Pilot. B.A. University of Maine. Resident of Washington State. D.5.8.5.3.11.1.2. Dr. Christopher Swartz, b. 1977, m. in Aug 2008 to Dr. Jennifer Smith. Chris has a B.S. University of Maine, and a PhD University of Kentucky. Manages a research lab. Jennifer graduated from Bethlehem H.S. in Bardstown, Kentucky, and Campbellsville University. No known children. D.5.8.5.3.11.2. Col. Leslie Newell Swartz (Ret), b. Dec 1 1956 in Victoria, Texas. Married in May 1976 to Lillian Jordan. B.A. University of Maine. Colonel in Maine National Guard. Commanded Coalition Engineering Brigade 'Task Force Chamberlain' in Afghanistan in 2006. Computer Programmer. Also worked at pulp mills in Maine and Minnesota. Resident of Bangor, Maine. Brian Kaess' 1st Cousin once removed. D.5.8.5.3.11.2.1. Shannon Adele Swartz, b. 1984. College Graduate. Works at a bank. D.5.8.5.3.11.2.2. Jared Mark Swartz, b. 1980, resident of Maine. D.5.8.5.3.11.2.3. Jason Swartz, b. Sep 1980, d. 1985 D.5.8.5.3.11.3. Tracey Suzanne (Swartz) Smith, b. Jan 17 1958, m. 1996, resident of New Hampshire. B.S. University of Maine. Married to a male R.N. D.5.8.5.3.11.3.1. Austin Smith, b. 2000
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Parents of Brian Kaess K.4.3.2. or DO.4.2. Gerd Edwin Paul Kaess or Käß or Käss (aka Gert Edwin Kaess in America) , b. Jan 9 1947 in Heutingsheim, Germany, d. Oct 20 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, Son of Paul Ernst Kaess (Käss) and Dorothea Dorschke. Baptized Catholic on Feb 2 1947. However, he was confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Heutingsheim on Mar 26 1961, m. Marie Ellen Dawson on Sep 30 1967 in Chicago. Two identical twin sons: Brian Paul Kaess and Garret Thomas Kaess. Ludwigsburg Gymnasium. Emigrated to America in 1965. Studied at Loyola University Chicago. Printer. Social security number 323-44-5594 (indicating Illinois). U.S. Legal Resident. Buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. Brian Kaess' Father.
D.5.8.5.3.4.1. or DW.1.1.1.3.1. Marie Ellen Dawson, aka ‘Mary Kaess.’ b. Dec 4 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, d. Oct 1 2012 in Cook County, IL. Raised in Evanston, Illinois. Attended Evanston H.S. (didn’t graduate); She met and married Gerd E Kaess in 1967. Two twin sons were her pride. Waitress in her 20's. Res. of Chicago and Evanston, Illinois. Widow in her twenties. She took public aid to support her family after her husband Gerd Edwin Paul Kaess died in 1972. She lived with her children in Uptown and Roger's Park in dire conditions. Her adult children eventually found her and were happy to see her again. Marie E Dawson was a longtime resident of Columbus Park Nursing Center on the West Side of Chicago. Marie Ellen (Dawson) Kaess mentioned she had met her half sister Wanda Dawson as a little girl in the 1950's. Marie E (Dawson) Kaess took comfort in meeting her children and grandchildren. After her death, her body was donated to science. Brian Kaess’ Mother
The Twins: Brian and Garret Kaess D.5.8.5.3.4.1.1.or K.4.3.2.1. Brian Paul Kaess8, aka LCpl Brian ‘Chaos’ Kaess (Ret), b. Oct 24 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. 1st born Identical Twin. Baptized Lutheran. Raised in Chicago. Lane Tech H.S. class of 1985, served in U.S. Army, U.S. Marines (in Cuba). A.S. Northern Virginia Community College, B.A. cum laude Northeastern Illinois University, study at University of Texas at San Antonio. Grad. Study Northern Illinois University. Clerk, H.S. Registrar; Taught ESL at Truman College. Taught ESL in South Korea in 1996 and 2002. Res. of Chicago for years. Lived on North Side and SW Side of Chicago. Had a Muslim girlfriend named Azra Bojic. Trips to Europe in ‘90, ‘93, and ‘96. 1st m. to Ellen Byrd Elliott on Oct 10 1986 in Alexandria, Virginia. Divorced on Feb 1991 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. 2nd m. to Mayte Urbina Pereda on July 27 2000 in Chicago, Illinois. One child named Paul Jesus Kaess. Emigrated to Durango, Mexico with Mexican family in Dec 2006; U.S. Disabled Veteran (10%). Former Member of Sons of Confederate Veterans and Military Order of Stars and Bars.
8 Brian Paul Kaess’ awards include the Parachute Badge, AAM, ASR, OSR, Marksman Rifle Badge, Marksman Pistol Badge, and Army Lapel Button. He also received a Superior Performance Certificate for being the ‘pushups’ champion in his Army basic training Company at Ft. Jackson, S.C.; For this feat, he shook hands with a Two-Star General. He received Honorable Discharges from the U.S. Army, Illinois Army National Guard, and U.S. Marines. 28
D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2. or K.4.3.2.2. 2nd Lt Garret Thomas Kaess, b. Oct 24 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. 2nd born Identical Twin. He and his Brother Brian Paul Kaess were born three minutes apart. Baptized Lutheran. Raised in Chicago. He grew up with his Twin Brother Brian Kaess and his Grandmother Margaret and Step Grandfather Norman at their house on 1629 W. Hollywood Ave. in Chicago. Married to Robin Brown in 1996 in Illinois. Two children named Nicholas Todd Kaess and Julie Leann Kaess. Lane Tech H.S., Cosmopolitan Prep School, delivery boy for Chicago Tribune. Wrote for Truman College’s student newspaper. (Salutatorian) B.A. summa cum laude Roosevelt University. M.S. Govenor's State University, M.B.A. Butler Universty. Direct Commission in 1990. U.S. Army 2nd Lt 1990-93. Study at Loyola University Medical School for 2 ½ years (no degree awarded), Grad. Study at Indiana State University. Chemist, Pharmaceutical Researcher for Eli Lilly, Inc.; Did research on Insulin in a suburb of Florence, Italy. Inventor of Lava Lamp. Resident of New Lenox, Illinois, and Noblesville, Indiana. Member of American Chemical Society. Brian Kaess’ Twin Brother
The Children of the Kaess Twins D.5.8.5.3.4.1.1.1. or K.4.3.2.1.1. or U.1.4.1. or DO.4.2.1.1. Paul Jesus Kaess. Born 12/11/2001 in Chicago, Illinois. Baptized Roman Catholic at St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago, Illinois, on Jul 26 2003. American School Durango. Spelling Bee Winner. Brian Kaess’ Son D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2.1. or K.4.3.2.2.1. or BR.3.1. or DO.4.2.2.1. Nicholas Todd Kaess, born Apr 13 1997 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Resident of Indiana. Study at Noblesville H.S.; active on Soccer Team. Brian Kaess’ Nephew D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2.2. or K.4.3.2.2.2. or BR.3.2. or DO.4.2.2.2. Julie Leann Kaess, born Nov 5 1998 in Park Ridge, Illinois. Resident of Indiana. Study at Noblesville H.S., active on Swim Team. Swam in the Indiana State Finals as a Freshman. Brian Kaess’ Niece
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The Kaess Family from the Neckar Valley Brian Kaess attained information on the Kaess Family mostly from family sources while on a trip to Germany in 1990. A town lineage book from Benningen am Neckar, acquired in 1990, has a Kaess/Käss geneaology listed on the inside cover of the book (not unlike a Family Bible). This genealogy was written in by Brian Kaess. The book also lists Kaess residents of the Benningen am Neckar community who began to become prominent or noticeable around 1700. This book is now in the possession of Garret Kaess. The Landeskirchliches Archiv Stuttgart has a Seelenregister or 'Soul's Book' for Benningen dating from 1814 and before. The town ‘Registry Office’ or Standesamt in Benningen is located on 10 Studionstrasse. They have vital records from after 1876. Before then, local Lutheran church records should be consulted. The town ‘Heimat’ of the Kaess Family is Benningen am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg , Germany. The Kaess’s lived along the Neckar River for centuries. They were one of the ‘old’ families of Benningen. They also spoke German with a Swabisch accent.
The Kaess Family K. Andreas Kaes, b. 1846 in Benningen, Wuertemburg, Germany, m. on Nov 2 1879 to Johanna Carolina Lang, b. Dec 14 1850 in Benningen, Germany. Christened on Dec 19 1850. This was her second marriage. 1st m. to Jacob Eisenmann in 1875. Andreas and Johanna Kaess were res. of Benningen, Germany. He owned a Carpentry shop in Benningen for many years. 4 children. Her parents were Georg Adam Lang (1819-1880) and Margarethe Knoll (1819-1878). (see ‘The Langs’ below). Andreas Kaes was confirmed as the Father of Friedrich Emil Kaes by Ursula Reip, a Lutheran Parish secretary in Benningen. Brian Kaess’ 2nd Great Grandparents (see ‘References/Works Cited’ for more info)
K.1. Maria Pauline Kaess, Brian Kaess’ Gr. Grandaunt K.2. Gottlob Karl Kaess K.3. Berta Anna Kaess K.4. Friedrich Emil Kaes (Käß or Käs), b. Oct 15 1889 in Benningen, Wurttemburg, Germany, d. Jan 3 1968 in Benningen am Neckar, Germany, m. Anna Berta Falkenecker or Falkenauer (b. May 11 1890 in Heutingsheim, Germany, d. May 15 1970 in Benningen am Neckar, Germany) on Mar 29 1913 in a civil ceremony. A church wedding was performed on Mar 30 1913, prob. in Benningen. They celebrated their 50th ‘Golden’ wedding anniversary on Mar 31 1963 in Benningen. His parents are Andreas Kaess (b. 1946) and Johanna Carolina Lang, both from Benningen. Friedrich Emil Kaess worked as a shipbuilder on the Orinoco River in South America and eventually returned to Germany where he lived out the rest of his days in Benningen. Trained Carpenter. Mentioned as ‘Master Carpenter.’ Anna Bertha worked as a maid in Ludwigsburg. Both reputedly 4 children together. A family photo from the 1960’s shows Friedrich Emil Kaess and Anna Berta Kaess in a group photo with Kaess family members, including Gerd Edwin Kaess. They may have also been grape-growers. Brian Kaess' Gr. Grandfather
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K.4.1. Emil Kaess K.4.2. Berta Freida Kaess K.4.3. Paul Ernst Kaess, Brian Kaess’ Paternal Grandfather (see below) K.4.4. Elsa Kaess
K.4.1. Emil Käß or Käss (or Kaess), b. Dec 12 1913 in Benningen, Baden-Württemberg , Germany, d. May 1 1994 in Germany, m. to Zazillia aka Zilli Käss, b. circa 1917, d. circa 2006. Carpenter. Served in German Army Cavalry on East Front during WW2. Captured by Russians. Repatriated on Aug 14 1946. Disabled because of war- used a cane to get around. Reputed to be a millionaire. Met Brian Kaess in 1990. They took a cruise on the Rhine River together. They also played chess together. Resident of Heutingsheim, Germany. Brian Kaess’ Granduncle K.4.1.1. Hannelore Agathe Käß (or Kaess), b. abt 1948 in Germany, m. to Peter Kannemann. K.4.1.1.1. Anke Kannemann, b. Nov 20 1968 in Marbach am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, m. Stefan Theilacker (b. Jul 27 1964 in Marbach am Neckar, Germany). Residents of Benningen am Neckar, Germany. Anke took a trip to Spain in 2012. Brian Kaess' 2nd Cousin. 4 children.
K.4.1.1.1.1. Nicolai Theilacker, b. Dec 1 1992 in Ludwigsburg, Germany K.4.1.1.1.2. Lion Theilacker, b. Nov 23 1994 in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany K.4.1.1.1.3. Matteo Theilacker, b. Mar 19 1997 in Bietigheim-Bissingen , Germany K.4.1.1.1.4. Carlos Jorel Theilacker, b. Dec 19 2003 in Bietigheim-Bissingen ,Germany K.4.1.1.2. Wencke Kannemann, m. to Mr. Ruoff, they have one child. Brian Kaess' 2nd Cousin. K.4.1.2. Irmgard Kaess K.4.1.3. Manfred Kaess, m. to Ester Kaess, she is compiling a history of the family. K.4.1.4. Wolfgang Kaess
K.4.2. Berta Freida Kaess, b. Mar 6 1915 in Benningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, d. Feb 10 1992 in St. Petersburg, Florida, 1st m. to Willy Assenheimer (b. Nov 27 1912 in Asperg, Germany, d. Sep 25 1944 in La Charme, France), three kids , 2nd m. to Kulhanek (d. bef Feb 10 1992)- no children. Three children with Willy Assenheimer renamed after adoptive father Kulhanek: Willy Paul, Roland, Elsa. Willy Assenheimer was killed on the Western Front while fighting for the German Army in WW2. His rank was Lance Corporal. He is buried in Andilly War Cemetery, France. Family lived in Venezuela for six years before emigrating to USA. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Illinois. Brian Kaess’ Grandaunt (see Kulhaneks below)
K.4.2.1. Willy Paul Kulhanek K.4.2.2. Roland Kulhanek K.4.2.3. Elsa F Kulhanek
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Paul Ernst Kaess (or Käss) - Brian Kaess' Paternal Grandfather K.4.3. Paul Ernst Kaess9 (Käß or Käss), b. Feb 6 1921 in Benningen am Neckar, Baden- Württemberg, Germany, d. March 25 2002 in Pleidelsheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; Baptized on Feb 20 1921 in the Lutheran Church in Benningen, Wuerttemburg, Germany. Confirmed Lutheran on Mar 18 1934 in Benningen. 1st m. to Dorothea ‘Doris’ Dorschke on Mar 14 1944 in ‘Pfarrkirche St. Johannes’ or Parish Church of St. John’s in Ratibor, Upper Silesia. Two children with Dorothea Dorschke named Elke Angelika Kaess and Gerd Edwin Paul Kaess. 2nd m. to Hildegard Louise Golz on Dec 22 1953 in Kamp-Lintfort, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Two children with Hildegard Golz: Arnhild Kaess and Ursula Karoline Berta Kaess. Paul Ernst Kaess saw extensive action in WWII as a soldier in the German Army. Served in France, Yugoslavia, Greece, Rumania, Russia, Lithuania, and perhaps Poland. Had a French girlfriend in occupied France. Sgt. in Panzer unit. His best friend was named Chef. Chef was killed late in the war. Paul E Kaess was wounded in late 1944 in Vilnius, Lithuania, when a Russian soldier threw a grenade into his tank. Evacuated via the Baltic. No evidence he committed any pogroms. He served in the German Army from at least 1940 until 1944. It appears he served in Army Group North in Russia. Survived War. Tended to his family vineyard after the war. Cabinet maker. Mentioned as a Sitzmöbeltischler or ‘Seating Furniture Maker’. Paul E Kaess was Evangelical Lutheran. Moved from Heutingsheim, Germany, to Benningen am Neckar, Germany, in 1971. Address in Benningen was ‘In Den Hofackern 5.’ Paul Ernst Kaess met his Grandson Brian Paul Kaess in 1990 and 1996. He stayed in the nursing home of the Hospitallers (Knight’s of St. John) on ‘Beihinger Str. 41’ in Pleidelsheim, Germany, from about 1996 until his death. Buried in town cemetery in Benningen am Neckar, Baden Wurttemburg, Germany. Brian Kaess' Paternal Grandfather
K.4.3.1. or DO.2.1. Elke Angelika Dorschke, b. Jul 28 1945 in Ludwigsburg, Germany, d. Jul 31 1945 in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Died just days after birth.
K.4.3.2. or DO.2.2. Gerd Edwin Paul Kaess or Käß or Käss (aka Gert Edwin Kaess in America) , b. Jan 9 1947 in Heutingsheim, Germany, d. Oct 20 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, Son of Paul Ernst Kaess (Käss) and Dorothea Dorschke. Baptized Catholic on Feb 2 1947. However, he was confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Heutingsheim on Mar 26 1961, m. Marie Ellen Dawson on Sep 30 1967 in Chicago. Two identical twin sons: Brian Paul Kaess and Garret Thomas Kaess. Ludwigsburg Gymnasium. Emigrated to America in 1965. Studied at Loyola University Chicago. Printer. Buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. Brian Kaess' Father. K.4.3.2.1. or D.5.8.5.3.4.1.1. Brian Paul Kaess, b. 1967 in USA. K.4.3.2.1.1. or D.5.8.5.3.4.1.1.1. Paul Jesus Kaess b. 2001 in USA. Brian Kaess' Son K.4.3.2.2. or D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2. Garret Thomas Kaess b. 1967 in USA. Brian Kaess' Twin Brother. K.4.3.2.2.1. or D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2.1. Nicholas Todd Kaess b. 1997 in USA. Brian Kaess' Nephew. K.4.3.2.2.2. or D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2.2. Julie Leann Kaess b. 1998 in USA. Brian Kaess' Niece.
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K.4.3.3. or G.1.1. Arnhild Käß-Tiefenbach, b. Aug 4 1957 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Baptized Lutheran abt Sep 15 1957 in Heutingsheim, Confirmed Lutheran on Mar 28 1971 in Heutingsheim, Germany. Realschule. 1st m. to Ulf Lehmann (b. Jul 28 1959) on May 1990 in Waldenbuch, Germany. ‘Honeymooned’ with Ulf in Mauritius off the Coast of Africa in 1990. Divorced in Oct 1995 in Böblingen, Germany. 2nd m. to Georg Tiefenbach (b. Aug 18 1954 in Ulm, Germany) on Sep 12 2008 in Berlin, Germany. No children. Commercial Artist. Resident of Waldenbuch, Germany, and Berlin, Germany. Likes to visit the North Sea Coast town of List, Germany, for relaxation. She has also been to Denmark (on business) and Italy and Texas, USA. Brian Kaess' half-Aunt.
K.4.3.4. or G.1.2. Ursula Karoline Berta (Kaess) Bruttel, aka ‘Ursula Kaess’ or ‘Uschi Bruttel,’ b. Aug 8 1965 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg , Germany; Baptized Lutheran on Sep 5 1965 in Heutingsheim, Germany. 1st m. Achim Vogel. 1st Daughter Nadja Vogel b. 1988. Model in youth. 2nd m. to Marco Bärschneider on Jan 20 1998 in Las Vegas, Clark Co, Nevada. 2nd Daughter Xenia Bärschneider. 3rd marriage to Markus Bruttel (b.abt Sep 11 1967?). Markus works for Audi and has taken business trips to Mexico. In 2014, he had a new job in the Black Forest. Ursula enjoys taking trips to Tuscany, Italy. Resident of Stuttgart, Germany, and Olnhausen, Germany. Brian Kaess' half-Aunt. K.4.3.4.1. or G.1.2.1. Nadja Sina Vogel b. August 1 1988 in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Daughter of Ursula Kaess and Achim Vogel. Student at Universität Bamberg. Works as an Office Clerk in Germany. Has an Italian boyfriend named Francesco (b. abt 1975 in Italy). Brian Kaess' 1st Cousin. K.4.3.4.2. or G.1.2.2. Xenia Bärschneider b. May 19 1998 in Ludwigsburg?, Baden- Württemberg, Germany. Daughter of Ursula Kaess and Marco Bärschneider. Graduated Hauptschule abt 2014. Study for auto mechanic as an Intern for Audi. Has a Russian-German botfriend named Walter (b. abt 1997). Lives in Olnhausen, Germany. Brian Kaess' 1st Cousin.
K.4.4. Lina Elsa Käß or Kaess, aka ‘Elsa Kaess’, b. Aug 25 1923 in Germany, d. Dec 13 1928 in Germany, died young from diphtheria. Elsa F Kulhanek Barmus says she was named after ‘Elsa Kaess.’
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The Dorschke’s of Silesia Upper Silesia contained both Poles and Germans. Polish speakers lived in the countryside and German speakers tended to live In the cities. Throughout the centuries, the Slavs who lived in Upper Silesia were deeply influenced by the existing German Culture. The Dorschke’s were German-speaking Poles who embraced the German Empire of the 1920’s-40’s. They were treated as ‘Volksdeutsche’10 by the Germans. Their last name hints at a Polish or Slavic origin. Melanie Dorschke states that the Dorschke family name is of Polish origin. Marie Dorschke, 1st wife to Victor Dorschke, was born in Kokot, Poland. This seems to confirm a Polish bloodline. Melanie Dorschke also states that Victor and Marie Dorschke were Catholic. The Dorschke ‘heimat’ appears to have been Brzezie (Hohenbirken), Ratibor, Upper Silesia, along the Odra (Oder) River. Hohenbirken was roughly half German, half Polish, during the early 20th century. The County of Ratibor was a part of Prussia from 1816-1945. Before 1927, Hohenbirken was an estate/rural district of the County of Ratibor. After 1927, Hohenbirken merged with the city of Ratibor. The Dorschkes were displaced persons from the East after WWII and were forced to relocate to West Germany. The Kaess Family and the Dorschke Family are connected to each other by the marriage of Paul Ernst Kaess to Dorothea ‘Doris’ Dorschke on Mar 14 1944 in Ratibor, Upper Silesia. Research on the family was aided by the acquisition of Dorothea Dorschke’s birth certificate from the Polish state archives in Raciborz (formerly Ratibor) in early 2013. This document was written in German and included the names of the parents of Dorothea Dorschke: Victor and Marie. Research was also aided by the testimony of Tatjana (Christmann) Pölsler, Heike (Schöttke) Dorschke, and Melanie Dorschke. The descendants of Eduard Dorschke and Rudi Dorschke Sr. live in Germany as of 2015. The descendants of Dorothea Dorschke live in North America. The descendants of Maria Dorschke may live in Germany.
DO. Victor Dorschke, b. Dec 1 1889 in Hohenbirken, Ratibor, Silesia, d. Jul 1 1969 in Muhldorf am Inn, Bavaria, Germany, res. aft 1945 in Waldkraiburg, Bavaria, Germany, 1st m. to Marie Häusler?, aka ‘Maria’, (b. abt 1890 in Kokot, Poland, d. bef 1970) in Ratibor?, Silesia bef 1916, six kids, they were both Catholic, 2nd wife is ‘Toni.’ Possibility that ‘Toni’ and Victor Dorschke were never married, just living together. It is not clear Marie Dorschke survived WWII. Victor Dorschke worked as a Railroad worker, prob. In Germany or the East. Displaced person after WWII. His address in Waldkraiburg was at Münchener Platz 17. Heidrun Schmitz of Waldkraiburg, Germany, says Victor Dorschke had an ‘Influx’ on Feb 1 1965 in Ludwigsburg, Germany, on Uhland Str. 24. Birth date/place supplied by Heidrun Schmitz. Isolde Rapp says Victor Dorschke was registered in Ludwigsburg, Germany, from Sersheim, Germany, on Feb 1 1950. He came without his wife Marie Dorschke. In a letter from Inge Dorschke, she says his ‘Heimat’ was Ratibor. A Dorschke family photo from the 1960’s shows Victor Dorschke seated next to his 2nd wife Toni (aka ‘Aunt Toni’) as well as other Dorschke family members, such as Inge, Christa, Eduard and Uwe Dorschke. This photo ‘confirms’ the existence of Victor Dorschke. He appears to be of an advanced age (60’s or 70’s) in the photo. Uwe Dorschke says Victor Dorschke spoke German fluently and probably knew
10 EWZ (‘Einwandererzentrale’)-52 records for Poland may exist which include the Dorschke surname. They would include ‘Anträge’ (Application) and ‘Stammblatt’ (or Family Tree) files. These records can be found at the FHL, National Archives in College Park, Maryland, and Bundes Archiv in Berlin. 34 a few words of Polish. Melanie Dorschke says Victor Dorschke died in 1966 or 1967 but this appears not to be true. Melanie Dorschke says Victor Dorschke and perhaps Angelika Dorschke and ‘Toni’ were all buried in Waldkraiburg, Bavaria, Germany. Brian Kaess’ Great Grandparents
DO.1. Eduard Dorschke, b. Mar 31 1916 in Ratibor, Silesia, d. Oct 10 2003 in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, m. to Anna (b. Feb 8 1922, d. Dec 23 2012), aka ‘Anni.’ Catholic. Served in German ‘Luftwaffe’ in WW2 as an enlisted flak gunner. Survived war. Came to Germany from Upper Silesia between 1958 and 1962. He was the last of the Dorschke siblings to emigrate. Worked in a factory after the war. Alive in 1990, res. of Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany. Lived in Bietigheim. Met Brian Kaess in 1990. Anna Dorschke had a sister named Agnes who was married twice (2nd m. to Bernhard) and Agnes had two daughters in 1st m.; Anna Dorschke also had two brothers, one of whom lived in Munich. Arnhild Kaess says the Dorschke’s spoke German with a Polish accent. Eduard Dorschke is Brian Kaess’ Granduncle DO.1.1. Ingeborg Dorschke, aka ‘Inge’, b. Mar 3 1944, m. on May 17 1968 (divorce Apr 1975) to Rene Christmann, b. Sep 5 1948, two children. Hairdresser, res. of Ludwigsburg, Germany. 1st Cousin to Gerd Kaess DO.1.1.1. Boris Christmann, b. Jul 28 1968 in Germany,m. to Christine on Oct 1995, truck driver, Pet food Sales, res. of Ludwigsburg, Germany. Two children. DO.1.1.1.1. Lisa Christmann, b. Dec 9 1995 in Germany DO.1.1.1.2. Kevin Christmann, b. Mar 20 1997 in Germany DO.1.1.2. Tatjana Christmann , b. Sep 26 1969 in Germany, m. Sven Poelsler (aka Pölsler ) in 1997, Sculptor, Web Programmer, res. of Ludwigsburg, Germany. Visited London in 2014. No children. DO.1.2. Christine Dorschke, aka ‘Christa’, b. Oct 23 1948 in Germany, m. Essman
DO.2. Maria Dorschke, b. Jun 1 1919 in Hohenbirken, Ratibor, Upper Silesia, d. Jan 12 1984 in Gündelbach, Germany, m. to Eugen Kaesser (b. Nov 13 1910 in Steinach/Waiblingen, Germany, d. Jul 12 1994 in Gündelbach, Germany) on Jul 7 1951 in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany. One son, named Erich Kaesser. Catholic. Res. of Bietigheim, Germany, they moved in Feb 1972 to Gündelbach, Germany, which is a part of Vaihingen an der Enz, Germany today. Their address in Guendelbach was Im Steinfeld 5. Inge Dorschke says she married in Württemberg, Germany, after arrival. Her and Angelika Dorschke helped raise Gerd Edwin Paul Kaess after his mother’s death. Heike (Schottke) Dorschke says Maria Dorschke was alive at the time of the wedding between Heike Schottke and Rudi Dorschke Jr. in Aug 1983; However, Maria Dorschke did not attend because of illness. Uwe Dorschke last saw Maria Dorschke and Eugen Kaesser in abt 1981. Godmother to Arnhild Kaess. Arnhild Kaess describes her as a ‘very kind person.’ Both Maria Dorschke and Eugen Kaesser are buried in Guendelbach, Germany. DO.2.1. Erich Kaesser, b. aft Jul 1951 in Germany
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DO.3. Angelika ‘Angela’ Dorschke, aka ‘Aunt Gela,’ b. Jul 11 1920 in Hohenbirken, Ratibor, Upper Silesia, d. Mar 12 1996 in Friedenweiler, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany. Catholic. Angelika Dorschke came to West Germany from Upper Silesia after 1945. Res. of Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany , (from Apr 1973 to Dec 1980) and Waldstetten, Germany, a nearby village (from Dec 1980 to Mar 1992). She also lived in Lenzkirch, Germany and Friedenweiler, Germany, after Mar 1992. Melanie Dorschke says Angelika Dorschke lived in Bavaria after the war. Lived alone and worked as a maid for a doctor, per Melanie Dorschke. She would often visit Rudi Dorschke Sr. with her pet Doberman dog named Maro. Melanie Dorschke was quite small when she would visit. No husband upon arrival in Germany, ‘stayed alone’ per Inge Dorschke . In same letter, however, Inge Dorschke mentions her ‘two aunts married in Wurttemburg.’ This would include Angelika Dorschke. Arnhild Kaess says she wasn’t married and had no kids. Uwe Dorschke says she was the 3rd oldest of the siblings. Apparently, the parents, Maria, Angelika, Doris, and Rudi Dorschke, arrived together in Germany after the war, then split up. This is per Inge Dorschke. Melanie Dorschke says her parents remember seeing Angelika Dorschke in Aug 1983 at the wedding of Rudi Dorschke Jr. and Heike Schottke. Death date and burial info supplied by Patrick Booz of Friedenweiler, Germany. Angelika Dorschke was buried on Apr 2 1996 in Friedenweiler, Germany, in the Black Forest.
Dorothea Dorschke - Brian Kaess' Paternal Grandmother DO.4. Dorothea (aka ‘Doris’) Dorschke, aka ‘Doris Käss,’ b. Jan 30 1922 in Ratibor, Upper Silesia, d. Dec 23 1951 in Marbach am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, baptized Catholic in Oct 1922 in Ratibor, m. Paul Ernst Kaess on Mar 14 1944 in the ‘Pfarrkirche St. Johannes’ or St. Johannes Parish Church in Ratibor, Upper Silesia, Germany. Two children: Elke Angelika Kaess and Gerd Edwin Paul Kaess. Catholic. Displaced person from the East after WW2. Dorothea Dorschke was a resident of Heutingsheim, Germany sometime in the 1950’s. Housewife. A family photo from WWII shows Dorothea Dorschke and Paul Ernst Kaess on their wedding day. Paul Ernst Kaess is wearing a uniform of the German Army in this photo, definitely placing their marriage during wartime. Ursula Kaess says they married in 1944. It is known Dorothea Dorschke died from Leukemia. Inge Dorschke says Dorothea Dorschke died in Ratibor (or Raciborz, Poland), but this appears to be false- Dorothea Dorschke had already emigrated to West Germany before her own death. She did not fill out a resident card while living in Heutingsheim, so town authorities have no idea when she arrived from the East. Death date/place and initial burial info supplied by Elke Schimke of Freiberg am Neckar, Germany. Initially buried in Heutingsheim, Germany, than marker was moved to town cemetery in Benningen am Neckar, Germany. She is no longer buried in this cemetery- her marker was removed sometime after 1990. Brian Kaess placed flowers on her grave in Benningen in 1990. Brian Kaess' Paternal Grandmother.
DO.4.1. or K.4.3.1. Elke Angelika Kaess DO.4.2. or K.4.3.2. Gerd Edwin Paul Kaess DO.4.2.1. or K.4.3.2.1. Brian Paul Kaess DO.4.2.1.1. or K.4.3.2.1.1. Paul Jesus Kaess DO.4.2.2. or K.4.3.2.2. Garret Thomas Kaess 36
DO.4.2.2.1. or K.4.3.2.2.1. Nicholas Todd Kaess DO.4.2.2.2. or K.4.3.2.2.2. Julie Leann Kaess
DO.5. Rudolf (Rudi) Dorschke Sr. , b. Sep 23 1923 in Brzezie (Hohenbirken), Ratibor , Upper Silesia, d. Feb 17 1995 in Hamm, Germany, m. to Käthe Irma Wöge (b. Mar 24 1923 in Magdeburg, Germany, d. Apr 4 1999 in Hamm, Germany) on May 8 1946 in Magdeburg Neustadt, Germany. ; Had two sons, one named Rudi Jr.; Catholic. Served in German Navy in WWII. Came to Magdeburg, Germany from Upper Silesia in 1946. Worked as a Coal Miner after the war in a company/place called Radbod in Bockum–Hövel , Hamm, West Germany. Lived in Dortmund area, Germany. Spoke fluent German and some Polish. Käthe Irma (Wöge) Dorschke was a good friend of Hildegard (Golz) Kaess and Godmother to Ursula Kaess (b. 1965). Rudi Dorschke Sr. was buried in the Central Cemetery, in Hamm- Bockum–Hövel, North Rhine- Westphalia, Germany. DO.5.1. Uwe Dorschke, b. Sep 18 1951 in Hamm- Bockum–Hövel, North Rhine- Westphalia, Germany, m. to Birgit Mitsching (b. Mar 17 1960 in Hamm, Germany) on Nov 23 1979 in Hamm, Germany. One daughter. Protestant- Evangelical Lutheran. Works as a Coal Miner in Hamm, Germany. He used to own an apartment in Los Alcazares, Spain. Lives in a house in Hamm, Germany. DO.5.1.1. Melanie Dorschke, b. May 21 1980 in Hamm- Bockum–Hövel, North Rhine- Westphalia, Germany. Baptized Oct 19 1980 at Holy Christ Church in Hamm, Germany. 1st m. to Sven Will on Oct 15 2004 in Lünen, Germany. Divorced on Jul 7 2011 in Hamm, Germany. Divorce finalized on Oct 8 2011. They were separated on Jan 2010. She was sad not to wear a ‘white dress’ at her wedding. No children. Protestant- Evangelical Lutheran. Talschule (an elementary school), Sophie Scholl Gesamtschule (completed a secondary school certificate). Works as a shop assistant in a Bakery in Hamm, Germany. Lives in an apt. in Hamm, Germany. Has visited Spain often with her parents. She has visited Majorca, Malagra, and the Canary Islands. Last trip was Summer 2009. She also likes to take trips to Langeoog, Germany (along the North Sea), and Scharbeutz , Germany (near the Baltic Coast). 2nd Cousin to Brian Kaess. DO.5.2. Rudolf (Rudi) Dorschke Jr., b. Jul 10 1958 in Hamm, North Rhine- Westphalia, Germany, m. to Heike Schöttke on Dec 17, 1982 in Hamm, Germany. They also married in Holy Cross Church on Aug 6 1983 in Hamm, Germany; Protestant- Evangelical Lutheran. Res. of Hamm- Bockum- Hövel, North Rhine- Westphalia, Germany. Worked as a Coal Miner in Hamm, Germany. Served in German Army in Lüneburg. No children of their own.
DO.6. Arnold Dorschke, b. Mar 11 1925 in Hohenbirken, Ratibor, Upper Silesia, d. Apr 25 1945 in Hultschin, Ratibor, Upper Silesia. German soldier in WWII- KIA, died in war at age of 19, buried in German War Cemetery, Valasske Mezirici , Czech Republic. His rank was ‘Jaeger.’ Uwe Dorschke says Arnold Dorschke was the youngest of the Dorschke siblings. Brian Kaess’ Granduncle
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The Lang’s The Lang’s are Ancestors to the Kaess Family, who lived in Benningen. The Lang’s are connected to the Kaess Family by the marriage of Johanna Carolina Lang (b. 1850) to her 2nd husband Andreas Kaes (b. 1846) in 1879. Her parents were Georg Adam Lang Jr. (1819-1880) and Margarethe Knoll (1819-1878). Her Paternal Grandparents were Georg Adam Lang Sr. (1790-1861) and Anna Katharina Schreyer (1786-1829). Her Maternal Grandparents were Christoph Karl Knoll (b. 1793) and Susanne Margarethe Seyboard (b. 1797). Ancestor surnames of the Lang’s include Knoll, Seyboard, Schreyer, Busch, Clock, Maier, Zimmer, Vogel, Kloepfer, Hueber, Heppler, Edelin, and so on. They hailed mostly from Benningen, Poppenweiler, and Kirchberg, all in the Neckar Valley. Brian Paul Kaess is a direct descendant of the Lang’s.
The Golz Family The Golz’s are the relatives of Hildegard Golz (1924-2004), 2nd wife to Paul Ernst Kaess (1921- 2002). Hildegard Golz and her ancestors are not blood relatives to Brian Paul Kaess, but her descendants are.
G. Max Christian Golz, b. Aug 12 1896, d. May 25 1945 in I Lager Bokowo, Ukraine, m. to Karoline Kniffka. Hometown: Gardienen, East Prussia. Served in German National Militia in WW2. It is known he was sent to the concentration camps for aiding Jews in the Underground. At least one daughter, Hildegard Golz. G.1. Hildegard Louise Golz, b. Nov 10 1924 near Ludwigsdorf, East Prussia, d. abt Apr 2004 in SW Germany, m. to Paul Ernst Kaess on Dec 22 1953 in Kamp-Lintfort, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Worked as both a maid (in Heutingsheim) and a seamstress. Evangelical Lutheran. G.1.1. Arnhild Käß-Tiefenbach, b. Aug 4 1957 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Baptized Lutheran abt Sep 15 1957. G.1.2. Ursula Karoline Berta (Kaess) Bruttel, aka ‘Uschi Bruttel,’ b. Aug 8 1965 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg , Germany. G.1.2.1. Nadja Sina Vogel b. August 1 1988 in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. G.1.2.2. Xenia Bärschneider b. May 19 1998 in Ludwigsburg?, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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Brian Paul Kaess’ Vacation to Europe in 1990 In 1990, Brian Paul Kaess took a family vacation to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On this trip, which lasted several weeks, he met Paul Ernst Kaess, Emil Kaess, Arnhild Kaess, Ulf Lehmann, Ursula Kaess, Nadja Vogel, Achim Vogel, Hannelore Kaess, Anke Kannemann, Stefan Theilacker, Tatjana Christmann, Boris Christmann, Inge Dorschke, Eduard Dorschke, Hildegard Golz, and others. Brian was shown detailed genealogical records which indicated that the Kaess Family had been a prominent family in Benningen am Neckar sometime in 1750 or before. Paul Ernst Kaess also mentioned that the Kaess’ were related to German nobility in Swabia from the middle ages but this relationship was slightly obscure. What was clear was that the family came from a long line of Kaess’ who had lived in the Neckar Valley and Benningen for centuries. On this trip, Brian visited Benningen am Neckar, Heutingsheim, Stuttgart, Asperg, Ludwigsburg, Tubingen, Mainau am Bodensee, Calw in the Black Forest, Heidelberg, Rudesheim, the Rhine River Valley, Munich, Obertsdorf, Lake Constance, Voralberg, the Tyrol, Innsbruck, a spa in the Swabisch Alps, and Neuschwanstein Castle near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Many of these places he visited with his two Aunts: Arnhild Kaess and Ursula Kaess. He visited ‘Lorelei’ on the Rhine River with his Grandfather Paul Kaess and his Granduncle Emil Kaess and wife Zilli. Back in Benningen, Brian Kaess was allowed to drink German wine bottles from the family cellar. He was told to pump water from the well in a nearby vineyard. He tasted Spaetzle, a special Swabish dish cooked by his Aunt Ursula. He also went to a German War Veteran’s gathering with his Grandfather Paul and listened to Toasts made to Chivalry. His Grandfather Paul Kaess talked with him about his experiences in WWII. He placed flowers on his Grandmother Doris Kaess’ grave. He played chess with his Granduncle Emil Kaess. He lifted weights with his Cousin Anke Kannemann and her husband Stefan Theilacker. In addition, He went rowing on the Neckar River with Sven Urbatschek and a girlfriend. His Grandfather would often give him money for yogurts that he would buy in the afternoon. Brian enjoyed Benningen a lot. Back in the states, at various times, Brian Paul Kaess and Garret Thomas Kaess had met German- American family members from the Kulhanek family including Roland Kulhanek, Willi Paul Kulhanek, Elsa Barmus, Anita Szymczak, Daria Meyer, Manfred Meyer, Greg Kulhanek, Kimberly Kohs, Jeffrey Eugene Kulhanek, and Richard Paul Kulhanek. All of these people attended the wedding of Kimberly Kulhanek to Ron Kohs in Aug 2000 in a party hall in the South Suburbs of Chicago. Mayte Urbina Kaess also attended.
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The Kulhanek’s The Kulhanek’s are a branch of the Kaess Family, originally from Germany. They emigrated first to Venezuela for six years and then settled in America before 1970. Their descendants from Berta Freida Kaess live mainly in Illinois and Ohio.
K.4.2. Berta Freida Kaess, b. Mar 6 1915 in Benningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, d. Feb 10 1992 in St. Petersburg, Florida, 1st m. to Willy Assenheimer (b. Nov 27 1912 in Asperg, Germany, d. Sep 25 1944 in La Charme, France), three kids , 2nd m. to Kulhanek (d. bef Feb 10 1992)- no children. Three children with Willy Assenheimer renamed after adoptive father Kulhanek: Willy Paul, Roland, Elsa. Willy Assenheimer was killed on the Western Front while fighting for the German Army in WW2. His rank was Lance Corporal. He is buried in Andilly War Cemetery, France. Family lived in Venezuela for six years before emigrating to USA. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Illinois.
K.4.2.1.Willy Paul Kulhanek, b. Jan 24 1935 in Germany, m. to Sandra Kulhanek (b. Jan 19 1940). Lived in Venezuela for six years. Emigrated to America, naturalized USA citizen, res. of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. K.4.2.1.1.Jeffrey Eugene Kulhanek, b. Mar 26 1970 in USA, m. to Lori/Lauri Stevenson, res. of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. K.4.2.1.2. Richard Paul Kulhanek, b. Jan 14 1972 in USA, m. to Lisa. Res. of North Canton, OH. K.4.2.1.2.1. Magdalena Kulhanek, b. abt 2010. K.4.2.1.2.2. Unk Kulhanek male, b. abt 2012.
K.4.2.2. Roland W Kulhanek, b. Aug 1936 in Germany, m. to Shirley, b. Sep 29 1936, R.N., Construction Business, res. of Oak Lawn, Illinois and Orland Park, Illinois. Lived in Venezuela for six years. Emigrated to America bef 1970. Shirley Kulhanek is from Mississippi. K.4.2.2.1. Greg Kulhanek, b. May 22 1970, m. to Lisa Renee Guajardo (b. Jul 9 1969), two children, Brother Rice high school, B.A. Loyola University Chicago, advertising, also worked at Keller Williams realty in Chicago area. Residents of Orland Park, Illinois. K.4.2.2.1.1. Reyna Kulhanek, b. abt 2000 K.4.2.2.1.2. Lauren Kulhanek, b. abt 2004 K.4.2.2.2. Kimberly (Kulhanek) Kohs, b. July 10 1974 in USA, m. to Ronald J Kohs (b. Jul 4 1973) in Aug 2000 in IL. Two children, Residents of Orland Park, Illinois. Court Reporter, Mother McAuley high school, A.A.S. MacCormac College. Brian P Kaess, Garret T Kaess, and Mayte U Kaess attended Kimberly Kohs’ wedding in the South West suburbs of Chicago in Aug 2000 along with other Kulhanek family members. K.4.2.2.2.1.Sarah Kohs, b. abt 2002 K.4.2.2.2.2. Daniel Kohs, b. abt 2006
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K.4.2.3. Elsa F (Kulhanek) Barmus, b. Oct 17 1937 in Germany, m. to Romualdas Barmus (b. Feb 18 1933 in New York-d. May 17 1999), aka Ron Burmas, Ron is buried in Fairmount Cemetery in Willow Springs, Illinois. Elsa Barmus is a res. of Oak Lawn, Illinois. Lived in Venezuela for six years. Emigrated to America. K.4.2.3.1. Daria H Barmus or Burmas, b. abt 1955, m. to Manfred A Meyer (b. Jan 18 1955) K.4.2.3.1.1. Matthew Meyer, B.A. Northwestern Univeristy K.4.2.3.1.2. Marcus Meyer, b. Aug 20 1981 in Palos, Illinois, just got married, Fenwick H.S., class of ’99, Swim Team, B.A. Illinois Wesleyan University , Sales Representative for Renaissance Construction Fasteners. K.4.2.3.1.3. Morgan Meyer K.4.2.3.2. Anita I Barmus or Burmas, b. Aug 19 1957, m. to Bruce Szymczak (b. Nov 24 1956, d. Jul 17 2009). Divorced. Bruce is buried in Catholic Resurrection Cemetery in Illinois. Bruce Szymczak’s 2nd wife is Amy Royals. Three daughters. K.4.2.3.2.1. Stephanie Szymczak-Luther, b. abt 1983, m. to Tim Luther, B.S., M.S. Southern Illinois University. Res. of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Darien, Illinois. K.4.2.3.2.2. Laura Szymczak, b. abt 1987, res. of Darien, Illinois. K.4.2.3.2.3. Jessica R. Szymczak
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The Urbina’s of Mexico The Urbina’s are a Spanish-speaking Mexican middle class family located mostly in the Mexican state of Durango, in the towns of San Jose de Ramos, San Carlos, General Galeana, and Durango City. They are connected to the Kaess Family via the marriage of Mayte Urbina Pereda to Brian Paul Kaess in Jul 2000. The Urbina’s are also related to Thomas Urbina (d.1915), who was a brigade commander under Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). Today, the Citadel in Ramos still shows evidence of fighting from that time period when Villa’s forces overran the town.
U. Adolfo Hernandez Urbina Sr., b. Nov 28 1913 in Mexico, d. Dec 9 1981 in Mexico, m. to Leonila Barra Monarrez (b. Jan 17 1915 in San Jose de Ramos, Dgo., Mexico, d. Nov 20 2009 in Durango, Dgo., Mexico). Many children and grandchildren. Both are buried in town cemetery of San Jose de Ramos, Dgo., Mexico. P. Luis Pereda Terrazaz, b. Aug 15 1917 in Tepehuan,Dgo., Mexico, d. abt 2006 in Mexico, m. to Gaudalupe Gilleon Diaz, b. Nov 14 1919 in Tepehuan, Dgo., Mexico, d Nov 20 2009 in Gen. Galeana, Dgo., Mexico. Both are buried in town cemetery in General Galeana, Dgo., Mexico. Parents of Maria Luisa Pereda. Many children and grandchildren. U.1. Braulio Urbina Monarrez, b. Mar 26 1941 in Mexico, m. on Feb 6 1967 in Gen. Galeana, Dgo., Mexico to Maria Luisa Pereda Gilleon, b. Jul 7 1945 in Mexico. He was Town Manager in Ramos, Mexico. Cattle Rancher. It is rumored that Braulio hired a substitute for himself to serve in the Mexican Army. Res. of San Jose de Ramos, Mexico. Owns a home in Durango City as well. Six children. U.1.1. Cesar Urbina Pereda, b. Mar 16 1968 in El Oro, Dgo., Mexico U.1.2. David Urbina Pereda Sr, b. Sept 12 1969 in El Paso, Texas., m. to Racquel Hernandez, have since divorced. Racquel works at Disney World Florida. Two children: David Urbina and Jonathan Urbina. 3rd child named Abigai Urbina with girlfriend in L.A. David Urbina Sr. works construction in Arizona. David Urbina Sr. has lived in Mesa, AZ, and now lives in Yuma, AZ. U.1.2.1 David Urbina Jr., Ocoee H.S, Valencia Community College. U.1.2.2. Jonathan Urbina U.1.2.3. Abigai Urbina U.1.3. Angelica Maria Urbina Pereda, b. Aug 28 1970 in El Oro, Dgo., Mexico, m. to Amado Lara, res. of San Jose de Ramos, Dgo., Mexico. Amado’s sister Bertha Alicia Lara came up missing at the border near Laredo, Texas, in Summer 2014. U.1.3.1. Regina Lara, b. abt Nov 2006 in Mexico, Paul Jesus Kaess’ 1st Cousin U.1.3.2. Valente Lara, b. abt Aug 2010 in Durango, Mexico
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Mayte Urbina Pereda- Brian Kaess’ 2nd Wife U.1.4. Mayte Urbina Pereda, aka ‘Mayte Urbina Kaess,’ or ‘Maite,’ b. Jan 4 1972 in San Jose de Ramos, Dgo., Mexico, 1st m. to Brian Paul Kaess on Jul 27 2000 in Chicago. One child: Paul Jesus Kaess . B.A. UJED, Study at UANL, Teacher’s Aide in Chicago, Pre School Teacher in Mexico, Res. of Chicago, Illinois and Durango, Mexico. Naturalized U.S. Citizen. Moved back to Durango, Mexico, from Chicago on Dec 9 2006. SSN 337-98-9250. She has visited El Paso, Texas, Arizona, Mazatlan, Monterrey, Cuidad Juarez, etc.; Brian Kaess’ 2nd Wife. U.1.4.1. or D.5.8.5.3.4.1.1.1. Paul Jesus Kaess11, aka ‘Paul Jesus Kaess , b. Dec 11 2001 in Chicago, Baptized Roman Catholic at St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago, Illinois, on Jul 26 2003. American School Durango. Colegio Rex. Spelling Bee Winner. Brian Kaess’ Son U.1.5. Marisol Urbina Pereda, b. Sep 25 1974 in El Oro, Dgo., Mexico, Lawyer, res. of Durango City, Mexico. U.1.6. Judy Urbina Pereda, b. Jul 20 1980 in El Oro, Dgo., Mexico. Real estate, res. of Durango City, Mexico. Likes to travel. Has a boyfriend named boyfriend ‘Willi’. U.2. Chole Urbina, m. to Dr. Juan Martinez Rodriguez, res. of Durango, Mexico U.2.1. Dra. Azucena Martinez Urbina, Veterinarian, res. of Durango, Mexico U.2.1.1. Juanito, Paul Jesus Kaess’ 2nd Cousin U.2.2. Macrena, m. to Jaime Serrano U.2.2.1. Paola Serrano U.2.2.2. Natalie U.2.2.3. Najeli U.2.3. Osiris U.2.4. Diego U.3. Dr. Juan Urbina, retired physician. Res. of Durango City, Mexico. U.3.1. Juan Urbina II, m. to Irma Romero Ramirez, one son. Irma Works as a Clerk at Hospital General in Durango City, per Mayte Urbina Kaess. Juan Urbina II is said to work construction, sometimes in different towns. Irma and Juan may have seperated. U.3.1.1. Juan Urbina III U.3.2. Dra. Maribel Urbina, Dentist U.3.3. Jorge Urbina U.3.4. Ozvaldo Urbina, R.N. , two children
11 Paul Jesus Kaess went with Judy Urbina to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, during the Summer of 2012.
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The Elliott’s EL. Denver Ray Elliott, b. Mar 4 1945 in Whitley or Knox County, Kentucky, m. to Clay Willoughby, b. Aug 19 1941 in Bath or Montgomery County, Kentucky, res. of Xenia, Ohio. Worked for Defense Contractor. Two children.
Iraqi War Veteran Ellen Byrd Elliott- Brian Kaess’ 1st Wife EL.1. Capt Ellen Byrd Elliott, USAR, b. Dec 27 1964 in Lexington, Kentucky, Xenia high school, LPN, RN, BA, BSN, M.Ed., worked at Dayton VA. R.N. Instructor, U.S. Army for nine years. U.S. Army Reserves for many years, two deployments to Iraq. 1st m. to Douglas Ray Ellsberry (b. Mar 15 1965, d. Sep 23 2006 in Xenia, Ohio), 2nd m. to Brian Paul Kaess on Oct 10 1986 in Alexandria, Virginia, 3rd m. to Steven Bissey. Two children with Doug Ellsberry named Steven Ray Ellsberry and Heather Marie Ellsberry. Res. of Dayton, Ohio and Eaton, Ohio. Five grandkids. Brian Kaess’ 1st wife
Iraqi and Afghanistan War Veteran Stephen Ray Ellsberry- Brian Kaess’ former Stepson EL.1.1. SSG Steven Ray Ellsberry, b. Jan 2 1983 in Xenia, Ohio, m. to Tasha Ann Schlegel. U.S. Army, IED caused Medical seperation. Wife is an RN. Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Cav Scout, Purple Heart. Three kids. EL.1.1.1. Denver Wyatt Ray Ellsberry EL.1.1.2. Thomas Allen Ellsberry EL.1.1.3. Madelynn Arionna Rose Ellsberry EL.1.2. Heather Marie Ellsberry, b. Oct 10 1984 in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. 1st m. to Jason Michael Thompson, Sr. Two kids. EL.1.2.1. Jason Michael Thompson Jr. EL.1.2.2. Bethany Ellen Thompson EL.2. Alex Denver Elliott, b. abt 1974, res. of Xenia, Ohio.
The Browns BR.1. Jody Brown, 2nd m. to Joe, residents of New Lenox, Illinois. Two children from 1st marriage. Joe runs a cleaning/maintenance business in the Chicago area. Joe earned his B.A. from Eastern Illinois University. BR.1.1. Jeffrey, m. to Courtney, at last one child BR.1.2. Eric, attended and dropped out of St. John’s Military Academy in Wisconsin. BR.2. Jill Brown, married, no children, d. 2010 BR.3. Robin K Brown, m. to Garret Thomas Kaess in Illinois in abt 1996, LPN, B.A. summa cum laude College of St. Francis, res. of New Lenox, Illinois and Noblesville, Indiana. Two children. Brian Kaess’ Sister-in-Law BR.3.1. or D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2.1. Nicholas Todd Kaess BR.3.2. or D.5.8.5.3.4.1.2.1. Julie Leann Kaess BR.4. Todd Brown, commited suicide, dropped out of U.S. Navy Boot Camp.
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Nomenclature D. Main Ochiltree/Swartz/Kaess line K. Kaess12 SW. Swartz DW. Dawson LA. Langley DO. Dorschke HAL. Haller GIB. Gibboney BAL. Baldwin KY. Kyle MAJ. Major KU. Kurtz GOE. Goering MA. Mansfield MI. Miller LE. Leech ES. Eschenfelter/Aschinfelter/Aschenfelter/Ashenfelder U. Urbina P. Pereda EL. Elliott/Ellsberry BR. Brown G. Golz
12 Information on Kaess Family Ancestors can be obtained from the Lutheran Church office in Benningen am Neckar, Germany. Send a donation to: Gemeindebüro (Parish Secretary), Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Benningen am Neckar., Kirchstraße 5, 71726 Benningen am Neckar, Germany. 45
References/Works Cited Benningen am Neckar 779-1979. Geschichte der Gemeinde, pub. 1979, Author is Karlheinz Eckhart. History of the House of Ochiltree of Ayrshire,Scotland, with the Genealogy of those who came to America and ofsome of the AlliedFamilies 1124-1916. Published 1916, The Author is Clementine Brown Railey. ‘A Genealogy of the Nye Family’ Vol 1 George Hyatt Nye p. 258 ebooks.read.com ‘Memoirs of Rev. Jacob Goering, Rev. George Lochman, D.D., and Rev. Benjamin Kurtz, D.D., LL.D.,’ by Charles A Hay, pub. 1888 ‘Continuation 1916-2002 ', revised Aug 2008 by Elizabeth Anne Swartz Pictoral History of the $wartz-Ochiltree Family and Other Articles submitted by Elizabeth Anne Swartz ‘FamilyHart Pennsylvania Dutch FamilyPages and Database’ at rootsweb world connect Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly Oct 1981 ‘Genealogy of President Woodrow Wilson’Database at rootsweb world connect ‘Stevens/Mansfield/Southworth/Medieval ‘Database at rootsweb world connect ‘Potts/Godwin’ Database at rootsweb worldconnect ‘Baldwin & Related Families,’ Database at rootsweb world connect ‘Kaess Family’Database at rootsweb worldconnect ‘Germany Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898’ at familysearch.org Śląska Biblioteka Cyfrowa or Silesian Digital Library at www.sbc.org.pl Gräbersuche Online at volksbund.de
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Addendum for Kaess/Ochiltree/Swartz Family History (2015) By Brian Paul Kaess
KU. Johann (aka John) Nicolaus Kurtz, D.D., b. Oct 12 1720 in Lützellinden, Kreis Wetzlar, Nassau- Weilberg, d. May 12 1794 in Baltimore, Maryland, m. to Anna Elizabeth Seidel on Dec 9 1747 at New Hanover, Pennsylvania. 12 children. His Father was Johann Georg Kurtz, a schoolteacher for 25 years. Since 1509, his progenitors had been Professors, Ministers, or school teachers. Lutheran Pastor. Studied Theology at Univ. of Giessen (or high school of Giessen) and U. of Halle. Was part of the Missionary Institute at Halle under Rev. Muhlenberg. He sailed from Hamburg on June 18 1744- they arrived in London on July 20, 1744. The only book he bought along was his Holy Bible. They spent at least two months there. They finally put to sea on Nov 29 1744. They sailed through the Spanish Main and arrived at Cape Finisterre, which they left Dec 9 1744. They weighed anchor near Gloucester, four miles from Philadelphia. Came to America on Jan 15 1745. Arrived in Philadelphia and went to New Hanover, where he taught a classroom of 30-40 children for about a year. Children came 1-3 miles through the cold and deep snow to attend school. Ordained Aug 15 1748. 1st Lutheran Pastor ordained in America. He attended the 1st synodical meeting of the Lutheran Church in America. He was a fine Latin scholar and spoke English and German. Preached at Tulpehocken, Pennsylvania, for 22 years. There were problems with Indians from 1755-1759. In 1765, he visited congregations in New York and New Jersey. In 1770, he also became a Pastor at York, Pennsylvania. His younger brother Johann (John) William Kurtz (1732-1799) followed after him to the New World arriving in Philadelphia aboard the Neptune on Sept 30 1754. Rev. John Nicolaus Kurtz became a Naturalized British Citizen in 1760. He espoused the American Cause during the Revolution. In 1763, he was made Secretary to the Ministerium. He was elected President of the Ministerium in 1778. He was pastor at Middletown, Pennsylvania from 1788 until his retirement in 1792. His wife’s family had also emigrated from Germany. Johann Nicolaus Kurtz was the Grandfather of Rev. Benjamin Kurtz (1795-1865), D.D., LL.D., who was one of the founders of Gettysburg Seminary and the Missionary Institute (later Susquehanna University). Buried in Zion Church, Baltimore, Maryland. Brian Kaess’ 6th Great Grandfather.
For further information on Johann Nicolaus Kurtz and a Kurtz Family Genealogy, see: The Life of Johann Nicolaus Kurtz (missionary, Clergyman, President of the Lutheran Ministerium and Finally Senior of the Ministerium) with Notes of his brother Johann Wilhelm Kurtz. Author is Margaret A. Cruikshank, Milwaukee, 1925.
GOE. 1. Rev. Jacob Goering Jr. (b. Jan 17 1755 in York, Pennsylvania, d. Nov. 27 1807), 2nd son of Jacob Goering Sr. and Margaret. He was of German extraction. His Father was a Farmer, on a small scale. 1st m. to Elizabeth Syng, no children. 2nd m. in 1782 to Elizabeth Kurtz (1760-1831), daughter of Rev. John Nicolaus Kurtz (who came to America in 1745), ten children. They married in Dover Township, York Co., Pennsylvania. At an early age, he taught in an English School. Res. and 47
Pastor in York, Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Maryland. He had an early taste for books. He made translations from the most beautiful of the Arabic poets. When he was 20, he was licensed by the Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church to preach the Bible. He was familiar with Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Syriac and Chaldee and knew English and German. He preached at York, Pennsyvania, for 26 years. He also preached in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He had disputes with the German Baptists, Mennonites, and others. He declined a nomination to become Govenor of Pennsylvania, alleging “that he belonged to a kingdom which was not of this World.” In politics, he favored Washington and the Federalists. His picture hangs in the Missionary Hall of the Theological Seminary in Gettsburg. One of the 1st native-born Lutheran Pastors in the USA. Buried in York, Pennsylvania. Brian Kaess’ 5th Great Grandfather.
The Pereda’s The Pereda’s are a Mexican Family living in the Mexican state of Durango, El Paso, and Chicago. They are connected to the Urbina Family via the marriage of Braulio Urbina Monarrez and Maria Luisa Pereda Gilleon in 1967.
P. Luiz Pereda Terrazas, b. Aug 15 1917 in Tepehuan, Dgo., Mexico, d. abt 2006 in Mexico, m. to Gaudalupe Gilleon Diaz, b. Nov 14 1919 in Tepehuan, Dgo., Mexico, d. Nov 20 2009 in Gen. Galeana, Dgo., Mexico. His father is Plutarco Pereda, b. 1885. His Mother is Maria de Jesus Terrazas. Luiz Pereda Terrazas and Guadalupe Gilleon Diaz are buried in the town cemetery in General Galeana, Dgo., Mexico. Parents of Maria Luisa Pereda. Ten children and many Grandchildren. P.1. Maria Luisa Pereda Gilleon (b. 1945), m. to Braulio Urbina Monarrez. P.1.4. or. U.1.4. Mayte Urbina Pereda, m. to Brian Paul Kaess P.1.4.1. or U.1.4.1. or K.4.3.2.1.1. Paul Jesus Kaess P.2. Amalia Pereda, res. of San Carlos, Dgo., Mexico, Amalia Pereda and Josefina Pereda are said to own a lot of real estate in San Carlos. Both have Children and Grandchildren. P.3. Josefina Pereda, res. of San Carlos, Dgo., Mexico, owns a supermarket in San Carlos. She and her husband are considered wealthy based on their business activities in San Carlos, Mexico. P.4. Vitalina Pereda, res. of El Paso, Texas, m. to Enrique Avitia, children. P.5. Carmen Pereda, res. of El Paso, Texas. P.6. Erminda Pereda, res. of General Galeana, Dgo., Mexico. P.7. Rafael Pereda, res. of General Galeana, Dgo., Mexico P.8. Miguel Pereda, res. of Chicago P.9. Nicholas Pereda, res. of Chicago P.10. Hildo Pereda, res. of Chicago.
Nicole Russ of the Standesamt in Pleidelsheim says there is a Kaess/Golz Family Book in the Standesamt (Heike Wolszczyniak) in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany. This was put there by Paul E Kaess.
Marie Dorschke’s (1897-1948) maiden name is Kokot. She was born Jan 31 1897 in Adamowitz, Kreis Ratibor, Upper Silesia. She died Mar 4 1948. This is per Paul Hansel of Kirchlicher Suchdienst. Corrections for Kaess/Ochiltree/Swartz Family History (2015) by Brian Paul Kaess
1) On page 9 for David Theophilus Baldwin, He was not killed in 1861 but died in 1902. He fought for the Union, not the Confederates. His brothers fought for the Confederates. 2) On page 15 for Rebecca Agnes Ochiltree, instead of ‘her mother’s confort after her father’s death’, it should read ‘her father’s confort after her mother’s death.’ 3) On page 19 for Alvira Elizabeth Dawson should read (1855-1932). 4) On page 31 for Elke Angelika Dorschke, her name should be Elke Angelika Kaess, not Dorschke. Her family number should be DO.4.1. not DO.2.1.- she is the daughter of Dorothea Dorschke, not Maria Dorschke (her Aunt). 5) On page 31 for Gerd Edin Paul Kaess, his family number should read DO.4.2. not DO.2.2.; He is the son of Dorothea Dorschke, not Maria Dorschke (his Aunt). 6) Victor and Marie Dorschke’s address in Ratibor (between 1939-45) was Memel str. 13. 7) On page 36 for Arnold Dorschke, it should read ‘died in war at age 20’ , not age 19. His unit was 3rd Kompanie, 223 Grenadier-Regiment, 16th Volks Grenadier Division. His unit fought in France and South Germany. His last letter home was to the German Red Cross in Munich in March 1945.