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Great Great Grandparents -- Ignatz ZACH and Maria nee PFEIFER

My Great Great Grandfather Ignatz ZACH was born 20 Jul 1819 in Kurzschwarza, Austria. He was a son of Johann and Julianna SCHREIBER ZACH, and a grandson of Joseph and Elizabeth DRUCKER ZACH. On 24 Nov 1846 in Kurzschwarza he married Maria PFEIFER, a daughter of Michael and Eva KASSLER PFEIFER. Pfeifer Tree Maria was born 7 Dec 1821 in Kurzschwarza, Austria. I do not know yet if Ignatz or Maria had any siblings. According to family notes Michael PFEIFER, Maria's father, had a sister Johanna who married Mathias WIESER. (Pronounced WEEZER.) They are the ancestors of the WIESERs who first settled in Wisconsin and who also migrated to the midwest, specifically to Nebraska and South Dakota. The WIESERs connect to the HOFFMANNs who settled in Pierce County, Nebraska. More about my PFEIFER family and the WIESERs and HOFFMANNs.

Current map from Mapquest.com showing the location of Kurszchwarza and Langschwarza, Austria.

Ignatz and Maria's oldest son Ignatz came to the United States through the Port of New York, New York, on the S.S. Hanover, arriving on 28 May 1872. He stopped first in Wisconsin for a few months, before coming to the St. Mary's community, a few miles south of Humphrey, in Platte County, Nebraska. Ignatz and Maria arrived at the port of New York, New York, on the ship America on 27 June 1874, with their children Franz, Johann (John), Juliana, Walburga and Vincenz. They settled in the St. Mary's community and spent the rest of their lives there. Maria died 30 Aug 1885; Ignatz died 24 Apr 1903. Both are buried in the St. Mary of the Angels cemetery.

Ship Passenger Lists for the ZACH Family
Marriage Contract between Ignatz ZACH and Anna Maria PFEIFER

Ignatz and Maria PFEIFER ZACH were the parents of: Ignatz, Franz / Frank, John, Julia / Juliana, Walburga and Vincenz / Vincent.

Ignatz ZACH, Great Grandfather
Ignatz, my Great Grandfather, was born 30 Jan 1848 in Kurzschwarza, Austria. He immigrated to the United States, arriving at the Port of New York aboard the S.S. Hanover on 28 May 1872. He spent a few months in Wisconin before coming to the St. Mary's community, about 3 miles south of Humphrey, in Platte County, Nebraska. It was here he met and married Anna Mary BRAUN, a daughter of Johannas Peter and Maria SCHRODER BRAUN, born 18 Aug 1855 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Ignatz and Anna Mary were married 26 Nov 1878 at St. Mary of the Angels Church in the St. Mary's community. Anna Mary died 28 Jul 1922 at St. Mary's Hospital in Columbus, Platte County; Ignatz died 25 Jan 1941 in the St. Mary's community. Both are buried at St. Mary of the Angels Cemetery.

Ignatz and Anna BRAUN ZACH Family

Ignatz and Anna Mary were the parents of 15 children:

Rosa Maria (Rose) Rose Zach & Henry Preister

ZACH was born 1 Oct 1879 in Platte County, Nebraska. On 27 Jun 1921 at St. Francis Assisi Church in Humphrey Rosa married Gerhard Heinrich (Henry) PREISTER, a widower and father of nine children. Rosa and Henry did not have any children of their own. Aunt Rose was killed in a hit-and-run car accident while walking from her home to St. Francis Church, in Humphrey. She died 23 Nov 1957; Henry died 20 Feb 1941. Both are buried at St. Francis Assisi Cemetery in Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.

Maria Anna ZACH was born 11 Nov 1880 in Platte County, Nebraska. Mary Zach

According to my Mother's genealogy notes: "Mary never married, but she went to work for a cousin Ed Wieser. His wife died giving birth. Mary went to live with the Wiesers. He had three sons and a daughter to raise. They were farmers. Lived near St. Marys, Nebraska. Later they moved to Rosholt, South Dakota. She lived with them until all the children were married. Then moved back to Humphrey, Nebraska. She lived with two of her sisters (Rose and Catherine). Mary died in Humphrey, Nebraska." Mary died on 26 Sep 1969 in Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. She is buried at St. Francis Assisi Cemetery in Humphrey.

Joseph ZACH was born 1 Mar 1882 and died 9 Aug 1882. He is buried at St. Mary of the Angels Cemetery (about 3 miles southeast of Humphrey).

Katharina

Emma / Catherine ZACH was born 19 Apr 1883 in Platte County, Nebraska. According to my Mother's genealogy notes: "Catherine never married.... She took care of her parents in their old age on the old homestead. Her father was blind the last 20 years of his life. After her father's death she lived with [her sister] Rose. After Rose's death, Catherine went to live with her youngest sister, Angela Zach Fehringer, in Peetz, Colorado, where she died at the age of 95 years." Catherine died 25 Apr 1977 and is buried at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.

John Peter ZACH was born 28 Apr 1884 in Platte County, Nebraska, and died 1 Sep 1884. He is buried at St. Mary of the Angels Cemetery (about 3 miles southeast of Humphrey).

Ignatz John ZACH was born 2 Aug 1885 in Platte County, Nebraska. Ignatz Zach & Johanna Hoffmann

On 18 Oct 1910 Ignatz married his third cousin Johanna HOFFMANN in Pierce, Pierce County, Nebraska, Johanna was a daughter of Vincent HOFFMANN and Wenceslaus / Mary BURKHARDT, born on 16 Mar 1890. They were the parents of Henry, Eleanor, Florentius, Willibrod, Lucilla, Walburga, Lucy, Joseph, Mark, Gerald, Raymond, Anna, Theresa, Leonard and Bernard. Ignatz died 1 Apr 1957; Mary died 3 Oct 1946. Both are buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Pierce, Pierce County, Nebraska.

Josepha Balbina ZACH was born 27 Mar 1887 in St. Mary's, Platte County, Nebraska. She entered the convent and became Sister Lucella on 30 Dec 1913. Sister Lucella died 23 Jul 1971 in Josepha Zach - Sister Lucella

Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is buried at Mount St. Francis Cemetery in Colorado Springs. Part of her obituary reads:

Sister Lucella dedicated her religious life to God by performing domestic work, both in the kitchen and sewing room, in a number of school convents and institutions in both Provinces. Sister went about her duties serenely and devotedly. Her last assignment before coming to the Motherhouse in April, 1968, was at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lincoln. [Nebraska] Here at the Motherhouse, Sister assisted in the kitchen until on Wednesday of this week when she was hospitalized due to a severe chest cold. The cause of her death was acute congested heart failure.

Martin Michael ZACH was born 8 Nov 1888 in Platte County, Nebraska. He Martin Zach & Mary Polt

married Mary POLT on 22 Feb 1916 at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Platte County, Nebraska. Mary was a daughter of John and Anna POLT, born 21 May 1891 in Austria. They were the parents of Andrew, Mary / Sister Martina, Veronica, Ignatz, Theodore, Aloysius, Lucella / Sister Juliann, Francis and Leo. Martin died 22 Oct 1964 at Breckenridge, Minnesota; Mary died 31 May 1977. Both are buried at St. Nicolaus Cemetery in Rosholt, South Dakota.

Francis /

Frank Joseph ZACH was born 30 Mar 1890 in Platte County, Nebraska. On 16 May 1916 he married his third cousin Walburga HOFFMANN at St. Joseph Church in Pierce, Pierce County, Nebraska. Walburga was a daughter of Vincent and Wenceslaus / Mary BURKHARDT, born 16 Feb 1895 in Pierce. They were the parents of Gerald, Agnes, Caroline, Gertrude, Margaret, Edward, Denis, Mary Ann, Walburga and Ferdinand. Frank died 26 May 1970; Walburga died 15 Nov 1974. Both are buried at St. Mary of the Angels Cemetery, Platte County, Nebraska.

Julia Mary ZACH, my grandmother, was born 19 Apr 1891 in the St. Julia Zach & Adolph Thomas

Mary's community, Platte County, Nebraska. On 15 Feb 1916 Julia married Adolph George THOMAS at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Platte County, Nebraska. Adolph was a son of Ferdinand THOMAS and Agnes SCHNECK, born 21 Jul 1892 in Louisenthal near Stettin, Pommern, Prussia. (Now Borzysławiec / Borzyslawiec, Poland, near Szczecin.) They were the parents of Leonard, Henry, Wilfred, Dorothy, Gerhard, Donald, Kathryn, Alice, Eileen and Virginia. See my THOMAS Family for more information.

Johanna

Bertha ZACH was born 21 May 1892 in the St. Mary's community, Platte County, Nebraska. Johanna married Michael SCHAEFFER on 15 Jan 1918 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Michael was a son of Georg SCHÄFFER and Anna UTZ, born 20 Feb 1888 in Eslarn, Germany. They were the parents of Fred, George, Anna / Sister Anne, Helen, Francis, Michael and Anthony. Johanna died 8 Dec 1984 in Mission San Jose, Fremont, California; Michael died 15 Jul 1975 in San Jose, California.

August Joseph ZACH was born 16 Mar 1894 and died 6 Aug 1894. He is buried at St. Mary of the Angels Cemetery (about 3 miles southeast of Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska).

Henry Joseph ZACH was born 4 Jul 1895 and died 22 Mar 1897. He is buried at St. Mary of the Angels Cemetery (about 3 miles southeast of Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska).

Leonard August ZACH was born 7 Aug 1896 and died 3 Sep 1896. He is buried at St. Mary of the Angels Cemetery (about 3 miles southeast of Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska).

Angela Maria ZACH was Angela Zach & Leo Fehringer

born 24 May 1899 in the St. Mary's community, Platte County, Nebraska. She married Leo Frank FEHRINGER on 13 Jan 1925 in the St. Mary of the Angels Church, Platte County, Nebraska. Leo was a son of George FEHRINGER and Katie GERMAN. Angela and Leo moved from St. Mary's to Peetz, Logan County, Colorado, in 1926. They were the parents of Coletta, Arnold, Alvin, Barbara, Mark, Marcella, Gerald, Edward, Leo and Charles. Angela died 20 Jan 1989 at American Falls, Idaho; Leo died 18 Mar 1871 in Denver, Colorado. They are both buried at Peetz, Logan County, Colorado.

Franz / Frank ZACH
Frank ZACH was born 3 Dec 1849 in Kurzschwarza, Austria. He immigrated with his parents and younger siblings from Kurzschwarza to the St. Mary's community in Platte County, Nebraska USA. Frank married Adalbertta / Bertha ZIMMERMAN on 28 Oct 1879 in Platte County, Nebraska. Bertha died on 25 Mar 1888 a few days after the birth of twins Aloysius and Louise. Frank died 5 Nov 1921. Both are buried in the St. Francis Assisi Cemetery in Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. They were the parents of:

Mary Theresa ZACH, born 3 Aug 1880. Married her third cousin Joseph Patrick HOFFMANN on 10 Feb 1903, St. Francis Church, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Joseph, son of Vincent HOFFMANN and Wenceeslaus / Mary BURKHARDT. Parents of Lena, Susie, Vincent, Peter, Elizabeth and Bertha. Mary died 6 June 1953, Joseph died 27 Apr 1967. Both are buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pierce, Pierce County, Nebraska. More about the HOFFMANN family.

Emil ZACH, born 27 Apr 1882, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Married Anna HASSENSTAB, 11 Jan 1910, Alliance, Nebraska

William ZACH, born 4 May 1884, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Died 13 Apr 1969, Wayne, Nebraska; buried St. Francis Assisi Cemetery, Humphrey, Nebraska

John Aloysius ZACH, 27 May 1886, Humphrey, Plate County, Nebraska. Died 11 Jul 1902; buried St. Francis Assisi Cemetery, Humphrey, Nebraska.

Aloysius Joseph ZACH, born 17 Mar 1888 (twin), Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Aloysius was not listed in the 1900 U.S. Nebraska census with his widowed father. His twin sister Louise was. Aloysius may have died young.

Louise Caroline ZACH, born 17 Mar 1888 (twin), Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Married Frank REEVES. Died 24 Feb 1968.

John ZACH
John was born about 1852 in Austria. He immigrated with his parents and siblings to the St. Mary's community in Platte County, Nebraska. On 30 May 1883 John married Johanna GLASER, daughter of Frank GLASER and Mary BERGER. According to the St. Francis Assisi Centennial book, John was killed by a horse. He died 1 Jun 1884. He is buried at St. Mary of the Angels Cemetery, Platte County, Nebraska. Johanna was born 27 Mar 1860 and died 15 June 1927. She remarried after the death of John.

Juliana ZACH
Julia / Juliana ZACH was born about 1855 in Austria. She immigrated with her parents and siblings to the St. Mary's community in Platte county, Nebraska. Julia married Ignatz VEITH on 29 Oct 1877 in Platte County, Nebraska. Ignatz was a son of Francis VEITH and Josepha STEINBECK. The ZACH family history in the St. Francis of Assisi (Humphrey) Centennial Book, lists four children born to Ignatz and Julia: Frank, Joseph, Vincent and Mary Ann. The Centennial Book goes on to say that

[t]he birth of Mary Ann is the last mention of Julianna's name [in the church records]; perhaps she died after this. But we do find mention of the name of Ignatz Veith again. He is married to Rosalia Wolf, and 11 of their children were baptized at St. Mary's. No record could be found of their marriage in either St. Francis' or St. Mary's records.

I did find Ignatz and Juliana enumerated with their four children in the 1885 Nebraska State census in Humphrey Precinct, Platte County, Nebraska. This census was taken in June 1885. The 1900 U.S. census for Nebraska has Ignatz with wife Rosa, who shows she was married 10 years. So Juliana must have died sometime between June 1885 and about 1890, when Ignatz married a second time. Ignatz and his second wife, Rosa, had at least 13 children. The 1910 U.S. census shows Ignatz and Rosa enumerated in Tulare County, California. I do not know when or where Julia died or where she is buried.

Ignatz and Juliana had the following children:

Frank Ignatius VEITH was born 5 Sep 1878 in Nebraska. He married Mary DITTRICH about 1917. According to the obituaries of their two sons, Frank and Mary moved to Peetz, Logan County, Colorado in 1929. Frank and Mary were the parents of :

Leo J. VEITH was born 24 May 1918 in Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Leo moved with his parents and siblings to Peetz, Logan County, Colorado in 1929, where he lived until 1985. He then sold his farm and moved to a retirement community in Seal Beach, California, where he lived with his brother Joseph. Part of Leo's obituary reads:

Leo was Logan County's No. 1 man in the Selective Service Drawing and was inducted into the Army in October of 1940. He spent four years in the Army Engineer Corps. This time was spent principally on work on the ALCAN Highway in Alaska, and in the Aleutians in combat engineering. Leo returned to the states on Dec. 30, 1944 and was honorably discharged on June 21, 1945, with the rank of sergeant.

Leo died 4 Mar 2004 in Long Beach, California, after surgery for a broken hip. According to Leo's obituary, he was cremated, graveside services were held at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, Colorado. He was survived by his brother Joseph of Seal Beach and his sister Helen SPAULDING of Glendale, California, and two nieces.

Joseph W. VEITH was born 9 Jul 1921 near Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. He moved with his parents and siblings to Peetz, Logan County, Colorado in 1929. Part of his obituary reads:

He served in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS Saratoga. He then moved to Los Angeles, and worked in the aircraft industry. He retired in 1983 and lived at Leisure World in Seal Beach.

Joseph died 8 Aug 2004 in Los Alamitas, California, after suffering a stroke. He was survived by his sister Helen SPAULDING of Glendale, California, and two nieces. Joseph was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, Colorado.

Helen VEITH was born about 1924 in Nebraska. She was named as a survivor in her brothers' obituaries, as Helen SPAULDING of Glendale, California.

Joseph VEITH was born 11 March 1880 in Nebraska.

Vincent VEITH was born 20 Jan 1882 in Nebraska. The California Death Index (http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi) entry shows that Vincent died on 2 Mar 1961 in Sacramento County, California.

VEITH, Vincent J; born, 01/20/1883; mother's maiden name, ZACH; father's last name, blank; birthplace, blank; death place, Sacramento; death date, 03/02/1961; SSN, blank; age 78 yrs

Mary Ann VEITH was born 29 Jun 1884 in Nebraska. The Centennial Book of St. Francis Assisi Church in Humphrey noted that Mary Ann married Joseph HOLTZ.

In the 1900 U.S. census Mary Ann was enumerated with her father, Ignatz, and step-mother, Rosa, in Humphrey Township in Nebraska. In 1910 Ignatz and Rosa were enumerated in Tulare County, California. Mary Ann was enumerated with her husband, Joseph HOLTZ, in Orange County, Orange Township, Cleveland National Forest Reserve, California. In 1930 Mary Ann and husband Joseph were in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, with their children, Joseph L., Alban P., Margaret M., Henry A., Agnes A., Mary A. and Andrew L. The California Death Index shows that Mary Ann died on 21 Jan 1948 at the age of 63 in Orange County. Her husband Joseph died 4 Apr 1948 in Orange County, age 77 years.

Walburga ZACH was born 17 Feb 1858 in Kurzschwarza, Austria. She immigrated to the St. Mary's community in Platte County, Nebraska, with her parents and siblings in 1874. Walburga married her second cousin Michael WIESER on 22 Feb 1881 at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Platte County, Nebraska Michael was a son of August WIESER and Mary KOHLER. According to the St. Francis Assisi (Humphrey) Centennial Book, Walburga died on 25 Sep 1915, several days after she was thrown from a horse. Michael died 11 Apr 1912. Both are buried at St. Mary of the Angels cemetery.

Walburga and Michael were the parents of:

Anna Marie WIESER, born 25 Jun 1882 near Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. She married William Leopold DITTRICK, son of William DITTRICK and Juliana ZIMMERMAN, on 6 Oct 1906 at St. Mary of the Angels Church. William was born 30 Apr 1878 near Humphrey. They were the parents of George, Eleanor, John, Leo, Cecelia and Lucille. Anna died 19 Sep 1971 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska; William died 17 Sep 1966 in Norfolk. Both are buried in Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska.

Marie Therese WIESER, born 22 Sep 1884 at St. Mary's, Platte County, Nebraska She died 1 Apr 1898 and is buried at St. Mary of the Angels cemetery, Platte County, Nebraska.

Johanna / Juliana Walburga WIESER, born 20 Feb 1887, St. Mary's, Platte County, Nebraska. Died 22 Aug 1887 and is buried at St. Mary of the Angels cemetery, Platte County, Nebraska.

August WIESER, born 3 Aug 1888 at St. Mary's, Platte County, Nebraska. Married Anna Elizabeth BROCKHAUS on 19 Apr 1910 at St. Francis Assisi Church, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Anna was a daughter of Joseph BROCKHAUS and Josephine FANGMAN, born 18 Par 1889. August and Mary were the parents of Josephine, Michael, Mathilda, Lawrence, Raymond, Anthony, Victor, Lucille, Ferdinand, Joseph, Helen, Dorothy, Ralph and Andrew. In 1930 August and Anna were enumerated in Roberts County, White Rock Township, South Dakota. Their son Victor, age 10, was born in Nebraska, daughter Lucille, age 8, was born in South Dakota. August died 19 Jan 1964 in South Dakota; Anna died 31 May 1983. Both are buried in the St. Nicholas Cemetery near Rosholt, Roberts County, South Dakota.

Edward Ignatius WIESER, born 12 Oct 1890 at St. Mary's, Platte County, Nebraska. Married Johanna / Gertrude BROCKHAUS, daughter of Joseph BROCKHAUS and Josephine FANGMAN, on 28 May 1913, St. Francis Church, Humphrey, Nebraska. Edward and Johanna were the parents of Evelyn, Aloysius, William and Joseph. My mother's genealogy notes indicate that Edward moved to Rosholt, Roberts County, South Dakota, at some point. Edward was still in Nebraska in 1930, where he was enumerated in the U.S. census. Johanna died 24 Nov 1918 giving birth to Joseph. She is buried at St. Mary of the Angels Cemetery, Platte County, Nebraska. Edward died 1 Nov 1981 in Wilkin County, Minnesota. I have not found where he is buried.

Vincent Johann WIESER, born 21 Jan 1893 at St. Mary's, Platte County, Nebraska. He died 13 Apr 1898 and is buried at St. Mary of the Angels cemetery, Platte County, Nebraska.

Cecilia Victoria WIESER, born 17 Nov 1896 in Nebraska. Married Joseph Peter FUCHS 10 Feb 1920 at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Platte County, Nebraska. Joseph was a son of Ferdinand FUCHS and Elizabeth BROCKHAUS, born 18 Sep 1891. Cecilia died 14 Sep 1971; Joseph died 29 Nov 1977. The St. Francis Centennial book shows that Cecilia was buried in the St. Francis Cemetery in Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Her husband Joseph is probably buried there as well.

Vincent Joseph WIESER, born 31 Mar 1899 at St. Mary's, Platte County, Nebraska. Married Wilhelmina / Minnie KOPETSKY 15 Jun 1920. The 1930 census lists the following children of Vincent and Wilhelmina: Leander, Charles, Mary, Irene, Albert and Jerome. Vincent died 25 Feb 1978; Wilhelmina died 18 Jan 1973. Both are buried at St. Mary of the Angels cenetery, Platte County, Nebraska

Catherine Bertha WIESER, born 19 Apr 1901 at St. Mary's, Platte County, Nebrasla. Married Ferdinand Anthony BROCKHAUS, son of Joseph BROCKHAUS and Josephine FANGMAN. Ferdinand was born 5 Nov 1899. Parents of Dorothy, Arthur, Anna Mary and Margaret. According to the St. Francis Assisi (Humphrey) Centennial Book, Catherine and Ferdinand moved to South Dakota. Catherine died 5 Mar 1968; Ferdinand died 24 Dec 1960. Both Catharine and Ferdinand are buried in the St. Nicholaus Cemetery near Rosholt, Roberts County, South Dakota.

Vincenz / Vincent ZACH was the youngest child of Ignatz and Maria PFEIFER ZACH. He was born 15 Jan 1865 in Austria. Vincent immigrated with his parents and siblings to the St. Mary's community in Platte County, Nebraska in 1874. Vincent married Bertha Mary DITTRICK on 12 Oct 1886 in Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Bertha was a daughter of William and Julianna ZIMMERMAN DITTRICK, born 17 Jul 1867. Vincent died 9 Feb 1959; Bertha died 5 Sep 1957. Both are buried at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.

Juliana Maria ZACH, born 9 Dec 1887 in Nebraska. Married George John HASSENSTAB on 28 Jan 1913 at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Platte county, Nebraska. Juliana died 11 Feb 1975; she is buried at St. Francis Assisi cemetery in Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.

Joseph Michael ZACH, born 5 Sep 1889 in Nebraska. Married his third cousin Mary Magdalene PFEIFER, daughter of Leopold PFEIFER and Alaisia MATZNER, on 15 Feb 1916 in Spalding, Greeley County, Nebraska. Mary was born 22 Jul 1894 in Spalding, Nebraska. They were the parents of Theresa, Richard and Coletta. Joseph died 7 Jul 1969; Mary died 29 Jun 1992. Both are buried at St. Francis Assisi cemetery, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.

Anna Mary ZACH, born 21 Feb 1891 in Nebraska. Anna died 25 Mar 1988, and is buried at St. Francis Assisi cemetery in Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.

Emma Johanna / Sr. Johanna ZACH, born 18 Apr 1893 in Nebraska. Sr. Johanna died 8 Jul 1916 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.

John Baptist ZACH, born 14 Aug 1896 in Nebraska. Married Josephine / Johanna BROCKHAUS, daughter of Joseph BROCKHAUS and Josephine FANGMAN, on 13 Jan 1920 at St. Francis Assisi Church, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Josephine was born 25 Aug 1895 in Humphrey, Nebraska. They were the parents of Stanley, Germaine, Bernice, Eugene, Marcella and Lola. John died 26 Aug 1922; Josephine died 30 May 1942. Both are buried at St. Francis Assisi cemetery, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska.

Agatha Marie ZACH, born 12 Nov 1898 at St. Mary's, Platte County, Nebraska. Died 7 Sep 1927 at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska. Agatha is buried at St. Francis Assisi cemetery in Humphrey, Nebraska.

Vincent Ignatz ZACH, born 6 Nov 1900; died 22 Feb 1901. Vincent is buried at St Mary of the Angels cemetery, Platte County, Nebraska.

Vincent John ZACH, born 26 July 1902 in Nebraska. Married his third cousin Mathilda M. / Tillie WEMHOFF, daughter of Clemenz WEMHOFF and Victoria WIESER, on 21 Sep 1926 at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Platte County, Nebraska. Mathilda was born 28 Jan 1903. Vincent died 21 Sep 1995 at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska; Mathilda died 29 Jul 1979 and is buried at St. Francis Assisi cemetery, Humphrey, Nebraska.

Sources / Resources

LDS Microfilms

LDS Microfilm 1046815 Item 3. Parish register of Langschwarza, including Kurzschwarza, and Pürbach. Births, marriages, deaths. Katholische Kirche Langschwarza (Niederösterreich) Diözesanarchiv St. Pölten. LDS website is Familysearch.org.

Nebraska GenWeb

Platte County, Nebraska http://www.rootsweb.com/~neplatte/

Pierce County, Nebraska http://www.rootsweb.com/~nepierce/

Other

St. Francis of Assisi Centennial Book, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska - I have copies of a few pages

I have copies of a few pages of a publication for Logan County, Colorado

Tombstone photographs

St. Francis of Assisi, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska

St. Joseph's, Pierce, Pierce County, Nebraska

St. Mary of the Angels, Rural, Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska

St. Nicholaus, rural Rosholt, Roberts County, South Dakota

Columbus and Norfolk Nebraska Historical Obituaries http://www.onelibraryne.org/obituaries/

California Death Index http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi

Online Minnesota Death Index http://people.mnhs.org/dci/Search.cfm?bhcp=1