Hallo Reinhard -
My Gatzemeier research is a work in progress. Here is what I have so far...
My gg-grandfather is Christoph Franz Gatzemeier, born Sept 27, 1817 in
Hilkerode.
I have census records from 1852 and 1855 showing that Christoph was living in
Hilkerode with his first wife, Maria. There is also a young maid, Frances
Nolte (my gg-grandmother), who eventually became Christoph's second wife.
The marriage record of Christoph and Maria, shows her name as Anna Maria Muha
(?) - but her father's name is Nolte. (I am still trying to decipher this
writing.)
Christoph's father is Johannes Gatzemeier, his mother is Anna Maria Jacob.
They married in November 20, 1804 - Johannes was 27, Anna Maria was 18. Anna
Maria's father's name is possibly Andreas (the writing is hard to read.)
I am still building Christoph's family. I know he had twin sisters born Feb
4, 1820 - Maria Anna and Franziska. (Maria was born at 2 am, Franziska was
born at 8 am.) There are more siblings. If you want, I will let you know
the names and dates as soon as I get it together.
Cindy Krieter
CLKrieter@aol.com