Submitted by Name: Lisa Marie Beltjens From: I live in WA State, but born and raised in Iowa E-mail: Contact
Comments: This is sooo exciting! I've recently been inspired to research my Meier history, beyond our loved Meier Family Cook Book; if you're not familiar with it, it not only holds history in its recipes, but also outlines our family tree starting with John Meier (1838-1893), married to Engel Hesse (1849-1926). My Great Grandfather is Carl Meier (1889), married to Alma Schafer (1895). I noticed that your coverage of my family ended with Eldo Meier (1918). My Grandfather, Alvin Meier (1920), was the next child born, and five children after him. I guess it matters enough to post, because shortly thereafter comes ME!!!! I'm exhilarated with joy that I have the opportunity to begin my own genealogical research with such ease and prior expertise!!! Thank you, thank you for all the work and dedication that has gifted so many of us! Many blessings to you! With much Love and adoration, Lisa Marie (Meier, 1978) Beltjens
Added: March 31, 2011
Submitted by Name: Preston Smith From: Overland Park, KS E-mail: Contact
Submitted by Name: Thomas Allred Jr. From: Wood River, Illinois E-mail: Contact
Comments: My mom, Virginia Ann (Broemser) Allred was the daughter of Ralph Broemser, May 9, 1908. He was the son of Frank Broemser and Judith Cornelius. He passed away in 1992 just before I entered the military. I spent alot of time with him and became very close to him. We hunted together, went to church together, worked in his shop and went for rides to nowhere in particular just to spend time together. Any other info you can send me about him or his family would be appreciated. Thanks.
Added: December 23, 2010
Submitted by Name: Michael F Closen From: Washington, Illinois E-mail: Contact
Comments: Hi Frank,when you get done with your ancestry research please let me know i would like a copy. Thank You, Cousin Mike Closen Home (309)745-3243 Work (309)347-3111
Added: December 20, 2010
Submitted by Name: Nancy Campbell Gutwein From: Columbia Mo. E-mail: Contact
Submitted by Name: Frank Schaefer From: Peoria, Illinis E-mail: Contact
Comments: I am still working on the Klosen/Closen Family history. John Michael Closen (1885-1965) and Anna Etta Hartwig (1888-1965) were my grandparents. I have recently made contact with Horst Klosen in Germany. He is also a part of the Klosen family history. He was not aware that he had (distant) relatives in Illinois.
Name: Lisa Marie Beltjens
From: I live in WA State, but born and raised in Iowa
E-mail: Contact
This is sooo exciting! I've recently been inspired to research my Meier history, beyond our loved Meier Family Cook Book; if you're not familiar with it, it not only holds history in its recipes, but also outlines our family tree starting with John Meier (1838-1893), married to Engel Hesse (1849-1926). My Great Grandfather is Carl Meier (1889), married to Alma Schafer (1895). I noticed that your coverage of my family ended with Eldo Meier (1918). My Grandfather, Alvin Meier (1920), was the next child born, and five children after him. I guess it matters enough to post, because shortly thereafter comes ME!!!! I'm exhilarated with joy that I have the opportunity to begin my own genealogical research with such ease and prior expertise!!! Thank you, thank you for all the work and dedication that has gifted so many of us! Many blessings to you! With much Love and adoration, Lisa Marie (Meier, 1978) Beltjens