Anyone out there have any KLAUSes ???? Searching for: KLAUS, Nicholas (surname was Anglo-ized to Claus) born pre 1400s somewhere in Germany. Very unusual Family Tree due to the fact that he has NO KNOWN NATURAL DESCENDANTS! Only a large number of unofficially adopted children whom he saw only once per year to give them toys and candy. Some genealogist studying this surname claim that he was canonized. Married another German native woman of unknown name or parentage, as she only went by Frau Klaus (or Mrs. Klaus). Occupation: Officially undetermined but it is known that he kept a large herd of deer-like animals and that he employed a large number of minority workers that were titled: Helpers. Any information you may have on this Surname or individual would be most appreciated. I am VERY NEW to genealogy and would appreciate some help with this. I've been looking for this one for quite some time.