| Name |
Charles* Christopher Gentz |
| Suffix |
Sr (immigrant) |
| Birth |
19 Mar 1840 |
Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth |
28 May 1840 |
Usedom, Prussia |
| Immigration |
13 Jun 1850 |
"Bark Neptune," Bremen, Germany |
| Galveston |
- 92 Johann Knickkel 61 M Farmer Lassan
93 Louise Knickkel 50 F
94 Ferdinand Knickkel 26 M
95* Ernst Knickkel 24 F
96* Friedr. Hillert 27 M Carpenter Stellin
97* Friedr. Koch 48 M Farmer Lassan
98 Augusto Koch 34 M
99 Augusto Koch 12 M
100* Cristine Koch 8 M
101 Alwine Koch 6 M
102 Frederich Koch 5 M
103 Peter Koch 2 M
104* Christian Koch 9m M
105* Christo Gentz 56 M Farmer Usedam
106 Charlotte Gentz 54 F
107 Fredinke Gentz 17 F
108* Alwine Gentz 12 M
109* Johann Gentz 12 M
110* Carl Friedr Gentz 10 M
111 Carl Ferdin Gentz 6 M
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Bark Neptune Manifest
Includes Captain Carl Vespermann's signature, information about the baque of the middle 19th century. Family members who sailed this voyage are linked to the respective pages within this file. (d)
Albert Peter (Koch) Cook (I22589)
Alvenia Emilie Marie Wilhemine (Koch) Cook (I22586)
Augusto (Koch) Cook (I22583)
Christian Rheinhold (Koch) Cook (I22588)
Dorothea Ernistine Johanna (Koch) Cook (I22585)
Frederick (Fritz) William (Koch) Cook (I22587)
Okonom Friederich (Koch) Cook (I22580)
Alwine Marie Friederike "Alvina" Gentz (I1373)
Charles* Christopher Gentz, Sr (I1326)
Ferdinand "Fred" Gentz (I417) |
| Census |
2 Nov 1850 |
Tyler Co, Texas |
- must have moved to his sisters in Jasper shortly after census taken in Tyler. Was counted in both places.
2 Nov 1850 Tyler County
res 118/118
A Knuppel 28 28 Germany Farmer
John Knupple 61 Germany
Louisa 57 Germany
Ernest 24 Germany
res 119/119
Chas Maass 40 Germany Farmer
Mary 25 Germany
Eliza Deurand 38
Henry Durand 6 PA
M Prieto 37
res 120/120
Chas D Maass 66 Germany Carpenter
Mary Maass 62 Germany
res 121/121
Fred Koch 49 Germany Farmer
Augusta 35 Germany
Augusto 13 Germany
Amistine 8 Germany
Alvena 7 Germany
Fred 5 Germany
Peter 3 Germany
Reinholt 1 Germany
Charles 2/12 TX
res 122/122
Christian Gentz 55 Germany Farmer
Charlotte 50 Germany
William 13 Germany
Charles 11 Germany
Ferdinand 5 Germany
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1850 Texas, Tyler County, Census
Gentz, Maass, Knupple, and Koch families. Please see the document "Prussian Immigrants" also attached to this census event to have a better understanding of the familial relationships of these families. |
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Prussian Immigrants
A closer look at the Gentz, Maass, Knupple, Koch and Block families in Southeast Texas in 1850. (d) |
| Census |
18 Dec 1850 |
Jasper, Jasper Co, Texas |
- Living with his sister Charlotte, and her husband, along with his brother Ferdinand. parents and other siblings are in Tyler Co, Texas, and sister Frederica is in Jefferson Co, Texas
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1850 Texas, Jasper County, Jasper, Weiss Bluff, Census
Charles, age 10, and Ferdinand, age 6, with sister Charlotte in Jasper |
| Census |
13 Jul 1860 |
Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas |
- Residence 392
Behlke Frederick 64 1796 Germany
Behlke Menah 36 1824 Germany
Behlke Henry 14 1846 Germany
Behlke Menah 10 1850 Germany
Residence 393
Gantz Christian 66 1794 Germany
Gantz Charlotte 62 1798 Germany
Gantz William 22 1838 Germany
Gantz Charles 20 1840 Germany
Gantz Ferdinand 16 1844 Germany
Residence 394
Beaumont John 53 1807 Pennsylvania
Frederica 26 1834 Germany
Josephine 17 1843 Texas
Residence 394
Beaumont Jacob 23 1837 Pennsylvania
Beaumont Luiza 6 1854 Texas
Beaumont Hellen 4 1856 Texas
Beaumont James A 3 1857 Texas
Beaumont John C 1 1859 Texas
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1860 Texas, Jefferson County, Grigsby Bluff census
Charles Gentz and John Beaumont families |
| Military |
14 May 1862 |
Civil War - Company B (achieved corporal) |
- Name: Charles C Gentz
Rank at enlistment: Corporal
State Served: Texas
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Texas 11th Cavalry Battalion.
Sources: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
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| Census |
1870 |
Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas |
| ag census |
- Listed in Grigsby Bluff Agriculture census
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| Residence |
1870 |
Smith's Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas |
| near Central Gardens Addition |
- Another family (res. 112, 1870 census) were Charles and Matilda Gentz (of Prussia), who married after Gentz discharge from the Confederate Army, and who farmed in the vicinity of present-day Central Gardens Addition, north of Nederland. Another partly German family at Smith's Bluff in 1870 (res. 115) was B. Stewart, whose wife was the former Wilhelmina Wiltz, born in Germany. As late as 1900, there were still children from those early German families, who were attending school in Nederland, as follows: Frank, Margaret, Gelder, and Ida Gentz; and John, May, and Emma Staffen.[19]
(W.T. Block)
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| Census |
24 Jun 1870 |
River Settlement (Port Neches), Jefferson Co, Texas |
- residence 87
Block, G.F. 66 1804 Prussia
Augusta 53 1817 Prussia
Leopold 23 1847 Prussia
Adolph 21 1849 Texas
August 18 1852 Texas
Joseph 16 1854 Texas
residence 88
Block, G.L. 26 1844 Prussia
Jane 23 1847 Louisiana
Myrta 4 1866 Louisiana
Ihmer 2 1868 Louisiana
Westly 7/12 1869 Texas
residence 90:
Gtz Charles 30 1840 farmer
Matilda 20 1850
Christopher 3 1867
Mary E. 1 1869
Charlotte 62 boarding Prussia
Block, Wm 35 1835 Prussia
Mary 28 1842 Indiana
George 11 1859 Texas
Flora 6 1864 Texas
John 5 1865 Louisiana
Edward 2 1868 Texas
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1870 - Texas, Jefferson County, River Settlement (Port Neches) census
Charles and Matilda Hayes Gentz, Charlotte Gentz, also Block families. |
| Census |
12 Jun 1880 |
Sabine Pass (District 42), Jefferson Co, Texas |
- 12 Jun 1880 District 42, Sabine Pass, Texas
47 F. P. Hemmenway 26 engineer TX -- PA
Mary Hemmenway 25 wife TX LA LA
Arthur Hemmenway 4 son TX
Emily Hemmenway 1 dau TX
Missouri Hays 15 sis-in-law single TX LA TX
Mary Gallier 83 1797 G-mother widowed LA SC MS
49 Garner, J.H. 66
Matilda 63
S.A. 30
Bradley 19
Rachel 14 goddaughter TX (--) TX
Othneil 4 godson TX (--) TX
50 McCall, A.E. 40
Jacob 27 foreman
Frank 18 foreman
John 14
Robert 13
Mary 10
Claudie 8
Gibson J.E. 20 female single general housework
51
Wm Allen 78 1802 farmer Germany Germany
Ann (prev Mrs. Gibson) 40 1840 Texas Louisiana Louisiana
Emma 11 1869 Texas
Bettie 8 1872 Texas
Nettie 2 1878 Texas
52 Gantz, Charles C. 40 1840 farmer Germany Germany Germany
Matilda 30 1850 TX Louisiana Louisiana
C 12 1868 TX
Mary 11 1869 TX
Lena 9 1871 TX
Edna 6 1874 TX
Claudie 3 1877 TX
Hayes, James 50 father-in-law 1820 LA
53 Johnson Uriah 34 LA LA LA
L 33 LA LA MS
Rachel 13
Lizzie 12
Seth 10
55 McCall John 47 farmer IL -- Germany
M.A. 38 wife TX LA LA
D.E. 18 son
A.L. 15 dau
M.K. 13 dau
Eva 10 dau
Andrew 1 son
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1880 Texas, Jefferson County, Sabine Pass (District 42)
Mary* Johnson Hayes Gallier, daughter Mary Hayes Hemmenway and family;
son James* Hayes Jr. and his daughter Matilda* Hayes Gentz, husband Charles* Gentz, dau Claudie* Gentz and siblings;
also dau Matilda Hayes Garner and family;
granddaughters Anna Elizabeth and Martha Garner, wives of McCall brothers; her nephew Uriah Johnson and children; also William Allen family
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| Other-Begin |
12 Oct 1886 |
Hurricane of 1886, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas |
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Galveston News
Saturday October 16, 1886
Hurricane of 1886, Sabine Pass
"The relief boat Lamar returned last night, too late to telegraph you the particulars, having on board 150 citizens, one passenger, the captain, mate and seven of the crew of the schooner Hercules. The following were among the Lamar's passengers..." |
| Census |
11 Jun 1900 |
Jefferson Co (Precinct 2), Texas |
- Gentz Chas Mar 1843 57 married 36 yrs, Germany Germany Germany - can read, write, speak English Farmer
own, farm, 3 acres
Matilda Dec 1849 50 10 births, 10 living Texas Louisiana Texas
Chas Dec 1881 18 Texas farm laborer
Frank July 1887 12 farm laborer
Maggie Oct 1884 15
Gilder Sep 1889 10
Flavia Jun 1893 6
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1900 Texas, Jefferson, Port Arthur, Precinct 2 Census
Gentz, Charles and Matilda Hayes, and children Charles, Frank, Maggie, Gilder, and Flavia. |
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Beaumont, Walter Lee, home
Painting of the home of Walter Beaumont, grandfather of Sam Beaumont who sent me this picture. The house was moved into Groves and is still staning (2011), though not in great condition. A garage was built in the 50s that is not depicted in the painting. This home wwas very similar to the Gentz home that had also been moved, but is no longer standing, apparently destroyed in one of the hurricanes of the 2000s.
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| Will |
27 Sep 1902 |
Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas |
| written |
- will:
The State of Texas:
County of Jefferson:
In the Name of God, Amen,
Know all men by these presents, that I, Charles Christopher Gentz, of the County of Jefferson and State of Texas, being in good health and of sound and disposing mind and memory, calling to mind the frailty and uncertainty of life, and being irous of setting my worldly affairs and directing how the estate with which it has pleased God to bless me, shall be disposed of after my decease, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills by me at any time heretofore made.
First,
I direct that all my just debts, together with funeral expenses, shall be paid, and that the legacies hereafter given shall after the payment of my debts, be paid out of my estate.
Second,
I give, bequeath and grant to each of my beloved children, to-wit: Christopher Gentz, Mary Cline, wife of Ed Cline, Lena Courts, wife of Clifton Courts, Claude Courts, wife of Helmer Courts, Edde Gray, wife of Hugh Gray, Charlie Gentz, Maggie ntz, Franklin Gentz, Gilder Gentz, and Flavian Gentz, the sum of Ten ($10.00) Dollars, to be paid to each of them in cash as soon after my decease as conveniently may be done.
Third,
I give, bequeath and grant unto my beloved wife, Matilda Gentz, all the remainder and residue of my property, real, personal and mixed, including my house hold furniture, cattle, notes, accounts, and cash whersoever found. The real estate I eby give, bequeath and grant to her is situated in Jefferson County, State of Texas, designated as follows, to-wit: One hundred and seventy seven (177) acres on which I now live, known as the McFadden ranch, located about nine miles South East of Beaumont; all one Block in the Cartwright Addition to the City of Beaumont, known as the C.C. Gentz homestead; three lots in Neches River Park Addition, known as lots Nos. 13, 14, and 15, in Block No. Nine (9), Neches River Park Addition to the City of Beaumont.
Fourth,
It is my further wish, desire and will, that after the death of my beloved wife and myself, that whatever property remains it shall be sold and the proceeds divided equeally between our beloved children.
Fifth,
I hereby make, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Matilda Gentz, my sole executrix of this my last Will and Testament without bond, and desire that no Court proceedings be had upon my estate save and except the probating and proving of s will.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the 27th day of Sept A.D. 1902, in the presence of R.G. Dawson and P.A. Dowlen, who attest the same at my request.
C.C. Gentz
We at the request of the testator and in his presence, and the presence of each other, sign our names hereto as attesting witnesses.
(signed R.G. Dawson and P.A. Dowlen)
(Notarized by R.A.Dowlen 27 Sept 1902.)
(typed on stationery of R.A.Dowlen, Attorney at Law)
Inventory:
No. 487
Estate of C.C. Gentz, Deceased * In the matter of probating the will,
* upon the application of Matilda Gentz.
Inventory and appraisement of the estate of C.C. Gentz, deceased, produced before the undersigned appraisers on the 27th day of April, A.D. 1905, by Matilda Gentz, executrix of the estate of said C.C. Gentz, deceased.
Separate property of the said C.C. Gentz, Deceased:
None
Community Property, as follows, to wit:
Real Estate
106-1/10 acres, O'Montee survey, Abst. No.
177 $2,000.00
43-8/10 acres, A.J. Stewart survey, Abst. No. 399 500.00
22-42/100 acres, W.W. Carroll survey, Abst. No. 13 400.00
22-42/100 acres, Wm. McFaddin survey, Abst. No. 166 100.00
All said land situated in Jefferson County, Texas
Personal Property:
8 head gentle cattle 80.00
2 mules and one wagon 110.00
Total Value............................................3190.00
We the undersigned appraisers, solemnly swear that the foregoing is a full and fair appraisement of the estate of C.C. Gentz, deceased, produced before us by Matilda Gentz, executrix.
(signed Jean Pipkin and C.C. Bulgies (?)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of April, A.D., 1905.
(signed Hal G. Land, Co Clerk Jefferson Co, Texas
By T.J. Coplin, Deputy.
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| Residence |
Bef 1904 |
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas |
- Gentz Chris cattleman rms 2946 Procter Model
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| Residence |
1904 |
Central Gardens Addition, Nederland, Jefferson Co, Texas |
- They farmed in the vicinity of present-day Central Gardens Addition, north of Nederland.
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| Death |
25 Oct 1904 |
Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas |
- Headlines date of death:
Beaumont Enterprise: Demands Explanation and Prepares for War. Russians must wait for Admiral's Report.
Beaumont Journal: Emperor Nicholas makes unsatisfactory apology.
Beaumont Daily Journal Wednesday, 26 October 1904 Beaumont, Texas
DEATH OF CHAS. GENTZ
Will Be Laid to Rest in This City This Afternoon
Chas. Gentz, an old and respected citizen and rice farmer living about nine miles from the city on the Kansas City Southern railroad between this city and Port Arthur, died yesterday evening from a protracted illness. Undertaker A. E. Brulins called to take charge of the body and the remains will be laid to rest this afternoon in Magnolia cemetery, the funeral occurring from the Pipkin & Brulin undertaking parlors. Mr. Gentz was about 60 years of age and leaves a wife and several grown children. (10/26/04 p 2, Col 4 Bmt Journal)
|
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Gentz, Charles Christopher, Sr. obit (d)
Beaumont Enterprise
25 October 1904
(circled in red) |
| Burial |
Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas |
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Magnolia Cemetery, Gentz Family Section, Family Monument
2291 Pine Steet
Beaumont, Texas
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Magnolia Cemetery, Gentz Family Section, Gentz, Charles, Sr.
2291 Pine Street
Beaumont, Texas |
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Magnolia Cemetery, Gentz Family Section
2291 Pine Street
Beaumont, Texas
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Magnolia Cemetery, Main Entrance
2291 Pine Street; Beaumont, Texas
Magnolia Cemetery History webpage
http://www.magnoliacemetery.org/index.asp?page=history
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| Notes |
- Carl Friedrich August Gentzen
~~ Born Usedom, Germany (Prussia), migrated to US 13 June 1850 on BARK NEPTUNE with parents, George Christian and Charlotte Gentz. Listed on the passenger list with the name of Carl Friedrick, age 10.
1850 Chambers Co census - taken Dec 18th. (Yellowed Pages Vol 7) Shows Charles, age 10, and Ferninana, male, age 6, as "residence 190." "Residence 189" is William Maass, age 30, farmer from Prussia, Charlotte, age 23 from Prussia, Celina, age 4, born in Louisiana, and Alvina, age 1, born in Texas.
Enlisted Civil War 6/14/1862. Served Co E, 11th (Spaight's) Batt'n. Promoted to cprl c. late 1863. AWOL 9/29/1864.
Married after he was discharged from the Confederate Army, They farmed in the area now known as Central Gardens Addition, north of Nederland.
1870 Census (taken 16 June 1870), lived in River Settlement (Post Office - Bmt) , town of Sabine Pass, Pct 3. Prussian (German) families comprised about 54 of the 65-70 residents of 1870. Charles was listed in the 1870 Grigsby's Bluff agricultural census with 160 acres worth $160. He and his brothers also had sugar mills on their farms, producing 200 gallons each in 1879. Fred Gentz farmed 20 acres worth $150; Sam Lee, 80 acres worth $500; James Sparks, 160 acres, $500. Along with three other farmers, they produced 1.700 bushels of corn, 420 bushles of sweet potatoes, 250 gallons of syrup, and Lee grew 4 1/2 bales of cotton. Three of the six owned 210 bearing peach trees, while two others had already picked 170 bushels of peaches. The same six owned 416 range cattle, 145 horses, 245 hogs, and 13 oxen. (ag census 1880) William Gentz was counted in the Smith and Grigsby's ag census with 200 acres worth $500.
1880 census: Charles C. Gantz, 40 farmer, born in Germany, parents in Germany
Matilda - 30, born in TX, parents in LA
C. (male) 12 son, TX
Mary 11 dau, TX
Lena 9, dau, TX
Edna 6, dau, TX
Claudie 3, dau, TX
James Hays 50, father-in-law
(next door to Urian Johnson)
They eventually left Sabine Pass when the hurricanes ran them out and settled on a farm sough of the present-day Dupont Chemical Co. In 1900, the Charles Gentz household was No. 207 in the county census, with five minor children living in the family. Gentz died in 1904, and both he and his wife are buried in Magnolia Cemetery. (Pipkin & Brulin Funeral Home)
NOTE: Other Gentz not placed:
Alfred W; tank bldr Mag Pet Co 1923
Fred (Lizzie) 572 Corley Ave
Thos E (Lillian) fireman Mag Pet 285 Elgie
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| Person ID |
I1326 |
Roots |
| Last Modified |
22 Sep 2016 |
1840 - 1904 (64 years)
