My name is David Matzen and I am looking for any information about my great
grandfather Nicholas Matzen born August 25, 1844, I believe, in Lautzenhausen
and died April 11, 1917 in Grand Rapids, Michigan USA.
Nicholas' father was Joseph Matzen born October 20, 1816 in (from a church
record which is difficult to read Barusria Bhenana (?)) and died February 12,
1891 in Michigan, USA. He was married to Odiliae (Matilda) Wagner. She was born
May 20, 1821 and died March 3, 1901.
Joseph and Odiliae (Matilda) had several children and one was Joseph Matzen who
married in May, 1892 Emma Gietzen (born January 1, 1873 and died March 17,
1954). Her father was John Peter Gietzen.
If anyone has any information about any of my family, I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
David Matzen