The sweep of family history across the generations
Families from Connecticut settled northeastern Ohio in the early 1800s
Three brothers of the Kleemann family from the Weinberg district of 19th century Danzig operated a coffee and tea import business. Hugo Lewi married into the family and was a dealer in military effects.
Of the four Bennett children who grew up on the Scobey ranch, Judith was the little sister
Social reformer Nathan Meeker was among nine men killed in an uprising of Ute Indians at the White River reservation where he was serving as U.S. agent. His wife and daughter—Smith family descendants—were held hostage for three weeks
From stalwart Yankee roots, Herbert and Hattie Stetson went west with the country
Before moving his family to Berlin in 1912, Isaak Wohlgemuth prospered as a mover in Danzig. His family roots were in nearby West Prussia.