William E Gentz, (immigrant): Our Family History

Generation: 1

William E Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 28 Apr 1838 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia (son of George* Christian "Johann" Gentz, (immigrant) and Charlotte* Uecker, (immigrant)); died before 1900 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.

William married Susan Keith on 27 Sep 1866 in Jefferson Co, Texas. Susan (daughter of George Keith and Mrs. Lavina (Myers?) Keith) was born in Jan 1849 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died before 1900 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Lavina Gentz was born in Jan 1868 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1880 in of, Jefferson Co, Texas.
William George Gentz was born on 15 Jan 1870 in Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 25 Dec 1919 in Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Oak Bluff Memorial Park (Block Cem), Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.
H.L. Gentz was born in Nov 1879 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1901.
Ida Mae Gentz was born in Dec 1884 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1900.

Generation: 2

George* Christian "Johann" Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 11 Aug 1794 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 17 Aug 1794 in dutchman and leaseholder (son of Martin* Bogislaff Gentzen and Esther* Dorothea Witten); died in 1868 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in 1868 in Oak Bluff Memorial Park (Block Cem), Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.

George* married Charlotte* Uecker, (immigrant) on 1 Jun 1821 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia. Charlotte* was born in 1804 in Prussia; died after 1880 in Smith's Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte* Uecker, (immigrant) was born in 1804 in Prussia; died after 1880 in Smith's Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.

Children:

Maria Dorothea Charlotte Gentz was born on 18 Dec 1821 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 31 Dec 1821 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 20 Jul 1826 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
Wilheim Maria Reg Elis Gentz was born on 18 Aug 1823 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 6 Sep 1823; died on 17 Jun 1826 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
Henriette Maria Caroline Gentz was born on 10 Mar 1825 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 1 Apr 1825 in Car = Caroline!!; died on 11 Jul 1826 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
Charlotte Carolina Maria Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 4 Jan 1827 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died before 1906 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
Wilhelm Xtina Maria Gentz was born on 18 Oct 1828 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 16 Nov 1828; died on 25 Feb 1832 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
Johann Carl Gentz was born on 20 Mar 1830 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 30 Mar 1830; died on 2 Apr 1836 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
Carolina Maria Sophia Gentz was born on 30 Aug 1831 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 25 Sep 1831; died on 12 Apr 1834 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
Fredericka Gentz, (immigrant) was born in 1833 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died in 1879 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
Alwine Marie Friederike "Alvina" Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 13 Apr 1836 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 27 Jun 1863 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
1. William E Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 28 Apr 1838 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died before 1900 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.
Charles* Christopher Gentz, Sr (immigrant) was born on 19 Mar 1840 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 25 Oct 1904 in Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
Rudolf Friedrich Heinri Gentz was born on 24 Feb 1842 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommen, Deutschland; was christened on 20 Mar 1842 in Fried Hein Friedrich, Heinri; died on 4 Jun 1842 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
Ferdinand "Fred" Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 21 Dec 1844 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 19 Jan 1845 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 04 Oct 1927 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 05 Oct 1927 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

Generation: 3

Martin* Bogislaff Gentzen was born about 1758 in Farther Pomerania Region (Hinterpommern), Prussia; was christened in shepherd from Hinterpommern; died before 1838.

Martin* married Esther* Dorothea Witten on 25 Aug 1781 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia. Esther* (daughter of Christopher* Witten and Christine* Heldt) was born on 4 Dec 1758; was christened on Yes, date unknown; died on 4 Feb 1838. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Esther* Dorothea Witten was born on 4 Dec 1758; was christened on Yes, date unknown (daughter of Christopher* Witten and Christine* Heldt); died on 4 Feb 1838.

Children:

Christina Maria Gentzen was born before 13 Oct 1781 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 13 Oct 1781; died after 1817 in of, Katschow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
Joch Gottlieb Xtoph Gentzen was born on 16 Oct 1783 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 22 Oct 1783; died after 1812.
Ernst Friedrich Gentzen was born on 21 Sep 1789 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 25 Sep 1789; died on 3 Jun 1790 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
Maria Sophia Gentzen was born on 7 Feb 1792 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 14 Feb 1792; died on 12 Jun 1795 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
Christopher Mathias Gentzen was born on 11 Aug 1794 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 17 Aug 1794; died after 1794.
2. George* Christian "Johann" Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 11 Aug 1794 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 17 Aug 1794 in dutchman and leaseholder; died in 1868 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in 1868 in Oak Bluff Memorial Park (Block Cem), Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.
Carl Joachim Gentz was born on 13 Apr 1797 in Katschow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 23 Apr 1797; died after 1797.
Martin Johann Jacob Gentzen was born on 16 Jan 1800 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 26 Jan 1800; died after 1800.

Generation: 4

10.

Christopher* Witten was born on 3 May 1729 in Pudagla - Büdner in Sellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 6 May 1729 (son of Christoffel* Witten and Marie* Zerbst); died on 16 Nov 1805.

Christopher* married Christine* Heldt about 1757. Christine* (daughter of Jochim* Held) was born on 7 Aug 1734 in Stoben, Ostvorpommern, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 19 Jan 1808 in Sellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

11.

Christine* Heldt was born on 7 Aug 1734 in Stoben, Ostvorpommern, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia (daughter of Jochim* Held); died on 19 Jan 1808 in Sellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.

Children:

5. Esther* Dorothea Witten was born on 4 Dec 1758; was christened on Yes, date unknown; died on 4 Feb 1838.
Catharina Maria Witten was born on 8 Sep 1766 in Sellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 12 Sep 1766 in Nickname :Trien Maria; died after 1787.