What are your "gold nuggets" in doing your research? What sources have you found to be especially useful? Recently I've (re)discovered the value of obituaries in doing family research. I've been working on my maternal lines, trying to bring them down to the present day. Obituaries have proven to be very helpful. I've found very recent obits, as well as archived obituaries on these kinds of pages: --local newspaper homepages (these are sometimes searchable for free) --Rootsweb and USgenweb --library archives --Ancestry.com newspaper archives Does anyone else on Lanier-L have research nuggets to share? Lois (listowner) ---------- Lois Kleinhenn Lanier (loislanier@comcast.net) Listowner: Bohn, Kleinhenn, Lanier, Sisler genealogy discussion lists on Rootsweb Volunteer: RAOGK (http://www.raogk.com) for Howard County, MD Check out the Columbia Reds Baseball Team Homepage at http://www.eteamz.com/ColumbiaReds/. STILL AVAILABLE: Volume II: Robert Lanier (the immigrant from Barbados) and his wife, Rebecca. Contact jpoore1@insightbb.com. ----------

I am looking for any descendants of Philip and Elizabeth BOWMAN (Bauman(n)/Bohn) who came from Prussia/Germany, and settled in Philadelphia, PA sometime in the early to mid 1800's. Their children where: George H., Charles, Edward P. "Big Ed", Annie, Alfred, Catherine, Emma, Mary, and Laura (nee Allibone.) If you are out there please, please, please let me know. Sincerely, Joan Bowman Asche Bowman's Place For all Bowman Researchers http://groups.msn.com/BowmansPlace

FYI: Lois Lanier Listowner >>Hi Gang, >> >>Thought some one out there would be interested in a current Ebay auction >>which features a coverlet made by Adam Bohn of Greencastle in 1846. >> >>Auction is at >>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3707309883&category=2221 >> >>Cheers, >> >>Bill Lazenby ---------- Lois Kleinhenn Lanier (loislanier@comcast.net) Listowner: Bohn, Kleinhenn, Lanier, Sisler genealogy discussion lists on Rootsweb ----------

From Who's Who in Engineering: A biographical dictionary of the Engineer profession, 1937: Charles Ahiman BOHN, Mining Engr., lives in NJ, b. St. Louis, MO May 1, 1870; son of A.V. and Emma J. (Kneisly) Bohn, md. Leadville, CO, Feb 9, 1899 Edna Davis; children : Ahiman Valentine, also an engineer (my line) Gerhardt H. BOHN, Des. Engr. son of Herman and Emma; md Rubie Willsie in Charleston, WV in June 1923. Children: Richard. Lois NOTE: My new email is loislanier@comcast.net. Please make the change in your address books. Lois Kleinhenn Lanier Listowner: Bohn, Kleinhenn, Lanier, Sisler genealogy discussion lists on Rootsweb Volume I of the Lanier Family History has sold out; Volume II is still available.

Effective immediately: My email address has changed. My new address is loislanier@comcast.net Although my former email at erols.com will remain active for awhile, I will only be checking it erratically. Please make a note of the new address, in the event that you need to contact me off list. Lois Kleinhenn Lanier Listowner

Dear List Members: This message is of HIGH IMPORTANCE, but is NOT to be further discussed on this list. Any comments you have should be sent directly to: Lois Lanier: loislanier@erols.com The following message was sent to all Rootsweb List administrators, and we were directed to pass it along to list members: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >From Rootsweb Staff: "This is a period of intense political times when emotions and opinions will run high in many directions. "The simple issue is that RootsWeb is for genealogical research and not for political discussions. Equivalent political situations have been known to cause significant disturbances and needed intervention by admins and occasionally by Rootsweb staff." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We the list administrators have been directed by RootsWeb to reinforce where necessary to our subscribers the basis of the mailing lists and their provision by RootsWeb to users, and, where necessary, take actions to maintain the focus of mailing lists. Therefore, any references to the present political situation will result in being unsubscribed from the list. Your anticipated cooperation is appreciated. Let's keep these lists as a "haven" - a place where we can go to do our research, and where we can leave the outside world "outside". If you choose to discuss the current situation with list member friends, please do so directly and not on the list. Thanks! Lois Kleinhenn Lanier -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .

Hello. I am new to this list. I am posting my two Bohne (pronounced Bone-ah) lines. My main Bohne line consists of my great-grandmother's family. They were from Menslage, Germany, and were Lutherans. Here are 4 generations: Descendants of Johann Friedrich Bohne 1 Johann Friedrich Bohne .. +Anna Margaretha Bergfeld ... 2 Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Bohne 1793 -(immigrants) ....... +Maria Adelheit Klune 1810 -(immigrants) ......... 3 Anna Marie Christina Bohne 1843 - 1919 ............. +Johann Heinrich Henry Sandfort 1843 - 1919 .............. 4 Eugenius Benton Sandfort 1865 - 1942 .................. +Rebecca Margaret Babb 1866 - 1931 .............. 4 Louise Marie Sandfort 1867 - 1956 (my grandparents) .................. +Ellis Mandeville Sr. McPherson 1855 - 1933 .............. 4 Henriette Wilhelmine Sandfort 1870 - 1871 .............. 4 Archibald Alexander Sandfort 1872 - 1873 .............. 4 Anna Elisa Henrietta Sandfort 1874 - 1965 .................. +William Eiche 1865 - 1951 .............. 4 Dora Sadie Sandfort 1878 - 1972 .................. +Charles A. Pardee 1858 - 1939 .............. 4 Emma Dell Sandfort 1880 - 1962 .................. +George Elston Dunnica 1869 - 1950 .............. 4 Nina Belle Sandfort 1883 - 1915 .................. +Thomas Hamilton Crozier Taylor 1882 - 1954 .............. 4 Roy Ellis Sandfort 1885 - 1964 .................. +Agnes Lenora Escher 1894 - 1964 .............. 4 Iva Annie Sandfort 1888 - 1931 .................. +Junior (June) Oldham .............. *2nd Husband of Iva Annie Sandfort: .................. +George Alfred Atwood 1877 - 1933 I also have another BOHNE line which is not connected to me. My great-grandfather, Otto M. Opdenweyer, married Louisa Doris Bohne, on Dec. 2, 1865, in New Orleans, LA. She died in 1866, not sure how. Otto then married my great-grandmother, from whom I am descended. Louisa Bohne was the daughter of August and Doris Bohne, who were from Hanover, Germany. He was a jeweler in New Orleans. Sincerely, Bertrand Macpherson

I was wondering if anyone out there has any information oh Johann Diel Bohne. I am a 9th generation grandson of Johann. Our name changed to Boone. Curious to find anyone interested in starting a society or newsletter concerning the German Boones. Thanks Justin

I have just discovered the "Bohn List" and would greatly appreciate ot of anyone could guide me in the right direction to finding out more about my branch of the family. I have just begun my research and have only been able to find the following information. My father Rudolf Nicolas Bohn immigrated to Canada in around 1920 and started a homestead in Lange near Bigger Saskatchewan. Any information, advice, direction would be greatly appreciated. Best regards, Lorne Bohn Bohn, Johann George Born: 1799 in Friedrichshof, East Prussia Married: Gottliebe Soyka Occupation: tanner Number of children: unknown 8. Bohn, Fredrich Wilhelm born: 26.03.1832 in Friedrichshof baptized: 01.04.1832 in Friedrichshof son of: Johann, Georges Bohn, tanner, 1799 and Gottliebe, born Soyka. Evangelist priest's office: Friedrichshof 9. Kamien, Regine born: 01.06.1833 in Seebruken baptized: 09.06.1833 in daughter of: Friedrich Kaien and Anna, born Kalisch Evangelist priest's office: Ortelsburg 10. Wildemann, Karl born: 07.01.1846 in Russia baptized: 11.01.1846 in Groß Paproz (Russia) son of: Peter Wildemann and Elisabeth, born Krüger Evangelist priest's office: (Russia) 11. Fulberg, Wilhelmine born: 08.01.1844 in Dubrowo baptized: 13.01.1844 in Groß Paproz (Russia) daughter of: Johann Fulberg and Sophie, born Lemke Evangelist priest's office: Paproc-Duza Groß Paproz (Russia) . Bohn, Rudolf born: 24.09.1865 in Chmielewo baptized: 06.10.1865 in Paproc-Duza (Russia) son of: (8) Friedrich Wilhelm Bohn and (9) Regine, born Kamien Evangelist priest's office: Paproc-Duza 4. Bohn, Rudolf, Evangelist 5. Wildemann, Emilie, Evangelist married: 10.02.1898 in Bozipsceve (Russia) Evangelist priest's office: Pfarramt Bozipsceve 1. Wildemann, Emilie born: 14.03.1877 in Rustolevki (Russia) Babtized: 18.03.1877 in Paproc-Duza Daughter of: (10) Karl Wildemann and (11) Wilhelmine, born Fulberg Evangelist priest's office: Bozipa-Duza Lorne Bohn, 5348 Lost Lake Rd., Nanaimo, B.C., Canada, V9T5E8 E-mail: lbohn@shaw.ca Voice: (250) 758-5683 Fax: (250) 758-5055

> >>Check the following address: >> >>http://www.sampubco.com/dfh/index.htm >> >>Deadline extended to June 1. Has room for 50 more registrations >> >>For more information not presented at the above site, contact me >> >>W. David Samuelsen dsam@sampubco.com >> >>Permission is granted to forward this to any list you know there >>are deaf genealogists are on. Lois Kleinhenn Lanier Listowner: Bohn, Kleinhenn, Lanier, Sisler Genealogy Discussion Lists Hosted by Rootsweb <http://www.rootsweb.com> All copies of Volume I of the Lanier family book have been sold. Volume II is scheduled for release in summer 2002

Thought some of you might be interested in possible funding for family history projects. Check out the National Endowment for the Humanities homepage. http://www.myhistory.org/grants/ Lois Lois Kleinhenn Lanier AACPS Grants Office Annapolis, Maryland 410-222-5310

I have a Conrad Bohn and family that immigrated 1852 to NY from the German Dutchy, Kassel, Hesse, Germany. His wife's name is Friederika. They had many children and lived in Winona, MN. Is this the same Conrad? Sheryl from KS

Help!!! Conrad Bohn and family migrated from Bell, Germany in 1852 to WI. I have searched all east coast ship arrivals to see when they actually arrived and on what ship. Can anyone advise me where else to turn to find that information. Thank you.

Sorry, our Bohn's were here earlier and settled in Minnesota. Sheryl from Kansas

Perhaps someone can help this Bohn researcher. Lois Lanier >From: tmck.johnson@att.net >To: LKleinhennLanier <loislanier@erols.com> >Subject: Re: John F. Bohn >Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2002 02:27:57 +0000 >X-Mailer: AT&T Message Center Version 1 (Feb 25 2002) > >John Bohn (born about 1865 in Neusin or Pantschowa, >Hungry; died between 1925 & 1935 in Jamesburg, NJ) and >his wife Katherine (last name unknown; born about 1865 >in Neusin or Pantschowa, Hungry; died 1943 in Jamesburg, >NJ) immigrated to America on board S/S La Bretagne, >arriving July 15, 1907, with their son, John Francis >Bohn (born 24 Jul 1894, Neusin or Pantschowa, Hungry- >died Apr 1945, Bronx, NY). John and Katherine also had a >daughter Mary (born about 1886, Neusin or Pantschowa, >Hungry-death information unknown) and possibly a son >Francis (died young and possibly in Hungry). When they >came to America, they were met by their brother-in-law >Julius Bingert. > >John and Katherine settled in the Jamesburg, NJ area on >Union Valley, Gravel Hill Street by 1910. They farmed >their own small piece of property and managed second >mortgages. By 1920, Julius Bingert, their brother-in- >law, and his wife Rosie were living next door. > >It's unknown when their daughter Mary immigrated to >America; she does not appear on the ship's manifest. In >the 1910 Federal Census, she is living with the family. >Sometime between 1910 & 1945, she married a Thomas >Schmidt (unsure of the name); they had atleast one son, >Bruce. This marriage may not have lasted. She and her >son moved to CA between 1920 & 1940. > >John Francis Bohn (born 24 Jul 1894, Neusin or >Pantschowa, Hungry-died Apr 1945, Bronx, NY), is my >grandfather. His only daughter Mary, is still living. > > Mary: > > > > What are the dates of your grandfather's birth and death. And where, if > > you know. Do you know who his parents were. This will help folks > pinpoint > > him. > > > > Lois > > > > At 23:42 03/05/2002 +0000, you wrote: > > >This is definitely my grandfather, John Francis Bohn. > > > > > >If you know of someone who may feel he's in their > > >lineage, please let me know. > > > > > >Thanks, Mary > > > > Lois Kleinhenn Lanier > > Listowner: Bohn, Kleinhenn, Lanier, Sisler Genealogy Discussion Lists > > Hosted by Rootsweb <http://www.rootsweb.com> > > All copies of Volume I of the Lanier family book have been > sold. Volume II > > is scheduled for release in summer 2002 > > Lois Kleinhenn Lanier Listowner: Bohn, Kleinhenn, Lanier, Sisler Genealogy Discussion Lists Hosted by Rootsweb <http://www.rootsweb.com> All copies of Volume I of the Lanier family book have been sold. Volume II is scheduled for release in summer 2002

Looking for any military information on Charles F. Bohn of Wisconsin from the Civil War. He was reportedly killed in the war, but was not and when returned home found his wife and family missing. Phyllis Carson

I recently sent a request for info on Charles Bohn from Wisconsin - I received one report that was very interesting and I am now looking for more information. My Charles F. Bohn married Elizabeth Hansberry in 1855. I show they had three children: Mary Elizabeth, b in Wisconsin in 1857, John C. Fremont, b in Iowa in abt 1862/3 and Frank, b ??. Mr. Bohn enlisted and fought in the Civil War. It was reported he was killed and his wife and children evidently left Wisconsin and went to Iowa to either live with her parents or be close by. (Son John was born at this time) According to the report I received, Mr. Bohn was not killed in the Civil War, but had been reported as dead. He returned to Wisconsin and could not find his wife and children and did not know where they had gone. He remarried in 1865. Did he divorce his first wife? Did he comit bigamy? His first wife also remarried in 1865 and moved to Nebraska. Does anyone have any more information on this family. Phyllis Carson

Is anyone researching BOHN from the Wenderhausen/Tann (Hesse) area?? Thanks-Suzan www.sdrescher.net

Does anyone have any information on a Charles Bohn who married Elizabeth Hansberry. They had three children, Mary Elizabeth b abt 1857, John C. Fremont Bohn, b abt 1863 and Frank, b unknown. Charles was killed in the civil war and Elizabeth remarried a George Pyle in 1865. In the 1870 census I find Mary Elizabeth with her Grandfather Joseph Hansberry in Nebraska and John is with his Uncle Albert Hansberry also in Nebraska. It shows Mary as having been born in Wisconsin and John born in Iowa. Where is Charles from originally - who are his parents - where was he killed - what state was he serving from in the war - what happened to Frank? These are the many questions I have - does anyone have any answers. Thanks Phyllis Carson

Hello list, Does anyone have any information on Magdalena Mary BOHN? She married Conrad HEDDESHEIMER in Germany. They were born in 1840's, I think. They later moved to Missouri. alappel@hbcomm.net Thanks, Adam