Couts Family Association
Name: Claude E. Kautz, JR E-Mail: DEEMAR@SKYENET.NET
Referred By: Just Surfed On In Location: originally
Annapolis md now northern Michigan comments:
my father (Claude E. Kautz Sr) was originally from
Hampton/New Port News Va area. Most of the
family stayed there, he moved to Annapolis Md.
Do not know much about his father, my
mother is a Horleman (or Horlemann) the
name of here father
was probably changed to make it shorter.
I was very interested when I saw your site.
>Cc: "Anne Coots Brown"
>Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 1:29 AM
>Subject: Coots Researchers
>
>
>> Dear Barbara,
>> Just wanted to let you and your group know about us,
>> another Coots bunch of researchers.
>> We started out looking for Coots, but it has expanded
>> to other spellings of the name.
>> Thought that you might want to put us in one of your
>> newsletters for the information of your members. I
>> intend to do the same to our members to inform them
>> about your web site.
>> I personally put out, for lack of a better word, the COOTS
>> FORUM. Others send me info and after enough has
>> accumulated then I post it to everyone on my list. Very
>> primitive, but has been effective.
>> Several months ago one of our contacts, Anne Coots Brown,
>> offered to set up a Coots web site for us. We are getting
>> more participants all the time, so our site is constantly
>> growing. I thought that it might be benificial for our two
>> groups to know about each other. I am going to ask
>> Anne to link your page to ours and I will inform the forum
>> about you also. Perhaps you can do the same for us?
>> Our web site address is:
>>
Subject: [COUTS] Hello
Hi I just subscribed to this list and thought I'd
introduce myself. My name is Patty (Drummond) Fuchs
and I live in eastern Ohio. I am doing research on my
great-great grandparents and further back, although my
information is limited.
The farthest back that I've gotten is Peter Coutz,
born in Greene County, Pennsylvania married to (first
name unknown - maiden name believed to be Flowers)
Father of Leonitis Hamilton Coutz born: May 26, 1849
in Greene County, Pennsylvania died: March 19, 1935
in Wheeling, West Virginia
Leonitis married Malissa (Rhome) Coutz who was born on
Dec. 19, 1848 (also in Greene County, PA) and died on
Jan. 12, 1939 in Wheeling, WV.
Anyone having any information on this line, please let
me know, and I will be happy to exchange what I have
with you...
From: RSchrott@aol.com (by way
of Carol C-H )
Subject: [COUTS] george couts
To: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
Resent-From: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
I am trying to find information on George
Washington Couts born 1870s probably in
Pittsburgh Pa. He worked for the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
married to Elizabeth Donafrey (1879-1966).
They are the parents of
Richard William Couts 1915-1997
Frank J. Couts
George Couts
Charles Couts
Paul Couts
Robert Couts
John Couts (the only one still alive)
Francis Couts
Harry Couts
and I believe three daughter
whose names I do not Know
thank you
From: "Maria Joseph"
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Subject: [COUTS] COONCE, Jacob KY.MO born ca 1760
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Jacob Coonce - wife possibly Maria Bell.
They had two children in KY,
Susanna b 1789, John b 1787. About 1790
they went to St. Charles Mo where
they joined Jacob's two brothers, John
and Nicholas Coonce. The brother
John married Elizabeth Schultz and brother
Nicholas married Rebecca
McConnell in 1799. Jacob Coonce and
Maria Bell had the following children -
above mentioned Susanna and John, plus
Eliza, Elizabeth, Harris, Ibby,
Nancy, Polly, Jacob b 1806, Henry b 1807
and George b abt. 1810. Jacob is
listed in the book by Bryan and Rose - "A History
of the Pioneer Families of
MO." We know that one of their languages
was Dutch, and family oral history
(but no proof) says they may have started out in PA.
Have lots of info from Jacob forward, but
would like to find parents of
Jacob (possibly Nicholas Coonce and Mary
Power). When Jacob's brother
Nicholas married Rebecca McConnell in 1799
in Barameo Church in St. Charles
the priest wrote that Nicholas said he was
the legitimate son of Nicholas
Coonce and Mary Pahour (Power). The priest
spoke Spanish and the Coonces
did not. The interrupter between Coonce
and priest was a French Canadian.
In 1700s my Coonces could not read or write.
Of course, the name Coonce was
spelled many different ways, settling down
to Coonce by about 1840.
If this rings any bells, I would be more
than willing to share information.
Maria Coonce Joseph
St. Petersburg, FL
Subject: [COUTS] Christian Couts
To: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
Hi,
I am researching Christian Couts of
Scotch descent who served three
years in the American army during the
Revolutionary war. He moved from
Pennsylvania to Crawford County,
Ohio in 1821. He had a son Henry, born
July 4, 1810 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
Henry married Sarah Ann
Peterman on August 25, 1833. They lived
in Liberty Township, Ohio.
Their children were:
Samuel - born April 10, 1834
David - born November 4, 1835
John A. - born October 2, 1837
William H. H. - born March 15, 1840
Barbara Ellen - Born March 18, 1842 -
my great grandmother
Jacob - born March 3, 1844
Jeremiah B. - born March 12, 1846
Frances - born July 18, 1848
Hiram Andrew - born November 6, 1849
Eliza Ann - born April 7, 1852
Sanford - born September 21, 1854
Charles Fremont - born March 29, 1857
Christian is buried in the Crall Cemetery
in Liberty Township. The
cemetery record states he was born in
1775 and died 1830. He is listed
with Mary, apparently his wife who
died November 5, 1834.
I would like to obtain information on
Christian and Henry so I can join
the DAR. I have information on
Barbara Ellen that I can share with
anyone that is interested.
Thank you,
Carol Ferguson
From: "carolyn"
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 20:19:55 -0500
Subject: [COUTS] Samuel Cootes of Rockingham Co VA
Resent-From: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
My ancestor is Samuel Cootes
b. 11/15/1792 Berks Co PA; d.
1882 Rockingham Co VA
m. Emily Graham 1818 Rock. Co, dau of John and Margaret Boyd
Graham. 1st record in VA is marriage of sister Hannah
Coutts, father Jacob Coutts, to Joseph Buchanan in City of
Richmond in 1814. Location and info about Samuel can be
found at http://cootes.com
Father of Samuel is Jacob Cootes Known children: Jacob jr.
b. abt 1800: m. abt 1827 Maria Louisa Vandersloot in PA, d.
Hardy Co WVA 1855 ; Margaret m. Jacob Billheimer 1830 Rock.
Co; Mary m. Isaac M. Johnson/ston 1823 Rock. Co VA; Hannah
m. 1 Andrew Stroup/b/raub abt 1808 PA; 2 Joseph Buchanan
1814 Richmond City VA; 3 George Dove 1930 Rock. Co VA; 4
John McLaughlin 1834 Rock. Co VA; Elizabeth m. 1 ?Patton 2
William Kemp Gailey 1831 Rock Co VA; Edith b. abt 1810 m.
John Rice 1832 Rock. Co VA;:Reuben W. b abt 1806 and Samuel.
I think that Jacob Cootes is a descendant of Nicholas Kutz
of Berks Co and a son of his son Thomas- the Jacob who
married Catherine Roth/Rhoads and later moved to
Northumberland Co PA. Would love to hear if I'm right or
wrong. Carolyn Cootes
Anyone researching Cootes in Rockingham, contact me-we're
family. Carolyn Cootes
From: Tim E Barnes
Subject: [COUTS] Roll-Call
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Hi,
here goes
1.Lorenzo D. Coats-Rebecca McAllister
m.5/13/1862 in Owens Co. Indiana
2.Eva Belle Coates(1874-1911)-Samuel
McClellen Rea(1864-1947) both of
Indiana
m.1895 in Terre Haute Indiana
2. Mary R. Coates
3.Fern Ellen Rea(1906-1977)-Paul Edgar
Barnes(1905-1990) born Indiana
both died in MI
(Daughter of Eva Belle)
Any help would be great
Thanks,Tim B.
From: "Beverly"
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:40:01 -0600
Subject: [COUTS] Coots Roll Call
Resent-Sender: COUTS-L-request@rootsweb.com
My Coots:
Andrew Coots b.1862 AL d.8-1-1930 AR
wife Eliza J. "Etter" Bagwell b.1872 AR d.1-4-1958 AR
1.Iva m. Tom Ware (have children)
2.Katie
3.Vada
4.James Wesley b.12-18-1892 m.
Louella Teague (have children)
5.Squire Franklin 1897 m. Dora E.
Galloway (have Children
6.Ida Pearl 1-15-1899 m. Lawrence
Columbus Galloway (Mine) (have
descendants)
7. George Dexter b.1902
8. Ada b.1907 m. ? Kirkland
9. Zada b.1907
10.Othal b.12-16-1909 d. 11-1986
11.Eugene b.1910
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Land records for Andrew and Eliza J. Bagwell are from Baxter Co., AR.
Subject: Eva Belle Couts Subject: Eva Belle Couts
From: Tim E Barnes
Hi, I see you have a listing for Couts in the Indiana
area. Do you happen to have anything on an
Eva B. Couts? I belive her middle name was Belle.
I have been looking for Some time for info on her.
The only thing I have at the moment is that she
was born in Owen Co. Indiana on Oct. 5, 1874.
She died Sept. 29, 1911. She was married to Samuel
McClellen Rea. Her father was Lorenza D. Couts
Her Mother was Febecca McAllister. I imagine this
is a typo, and think maybe it was Rebecca McAllister.
I am still not sure of Eve Belles last name. On my
Grandmothers SSDI she was listed as Eva Belle Coates.
However my grandma listed my ggrandfathers last
name as MCullen on her SS app. So she has a history
of less than perfect spelling. The thing that leads me
to believe it is actually Couts is the above and that
most of the info came from her death Cert. and as
such may be a little more likely to be accurate.
Well that's what I have, If you can help I would be
very greatful, and of course I can share info about
her offspring if you want. Thanks agian.
Tim B. Bloodally@Juno.com
Name: Nancy Arendsee NArendsee@aol.com
Referred by: AOL Comments: I'm descended
from Barbara Koutz b.unknown, d.8/26/1843
in Somerset Co., PA. She married Andrew
Blocher. Her parents were Michael Koutz
and Barbara. Do you have any information
on this family? Thanks, Nancy
Name: Diane M. Kautz jloo@wwnet.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Canton, MI (near Detroit)
Comments: Just starting to look into
my genealogy, any hints on how to get
started? My father (Floyd) was the son of
Roy (born in Germany) and Carrie (born
in Chicago?). My family has received mailings
from Kautz Vineyards in the past. They are
hosting the 2000 Kautz Family Reunion, Murphy, CA
Name: Ron Couch ewaltman@magnolia.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Vicksburg, MS
Comments: Hi. I wanted to ask about a
possible connection to the Couts/Kautz line.
My 7 ggrandfather, Jacob Couch, who died
in 1797, in Green Co. TN, has been eluding
our family for 30 years. The Couch clan after
Jacob is documented to death, but we have
found no wife or parents for Jacob. Is there a
Couts/Kautz who might have been his father?
He would have to have been in the part of VA
that is now eastern TN in the late 1600's or early
1700's. Help us and we will love you forever.
From: hadkins hadkins@uswest.net Subject:
Couts family in Ohio
OHIO COUTSES, ARE YOU READY? My name I
s Holly Couts Adkins born in Canton, Ohio the
daughter of Harry Gifford Couts, born
Newcomerstown, Ohio. Our family has
been in Tuscarawas County, Ohio for 200
years. My grandfather was Ernest Ray Couts
born February 23, 1889; grandmother was Hollis
Elma Stoffer Couts, born June 20, 1891.
Newcomerstown, Ohio . My great grandfather
was William Van Buren Couts born February 1, 1836
in Newcomerstown, Ohio and great grandmother
was Martha Postel who was his second marriage.
William Van Buren Couts was also married to
Mary Casteel.
My great, great grandfather was James Couts born
May 4, 1808 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and was
married to Rebecca Wilson.
My great, great, great grandfather was William Couts
born November 23, 1780 in New Jersey and married
Jane Hougey from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. We
were told that he migrated to Tuscarawas County
in a Scottish ox cart as a very young man and was
of Scottish heritage.
My fathers immeditate family is as follows: My father
had several brothers: Russell Couts, Jim Couts, David
Couts and Bill Couts all of whom are deceased.
His sisters were Hazel Couts Jones, Kay Couts, Erma
Couts all of whom are deceased with one living sister,
Gladys Couts Sewell. She resides in Ohio. All of my
father's siblings stayed in Ohio except my father who
moved his family to Birmingham, Alabama in 1952.
I will forward any further information my family has
for your records. I have more information about my
grandfather's siblings, but I will have to find it. We
do have published information (book) dating the
family in Tuscarawas County, Ohio back to the early
1800s. This Couts family is of Scottish decent which
can be traced to Scotland several centuries BC.
Until reading your site, I had never heard the name
associated with being German. All very interesting.
Feel free to give out my email address to those
wanting information. I will send more when I have t
ime. Holly Couts Adkins
Subj: Couts Family in Ohio
From: tcdcbc01@bright.net (Terry & Diana Couts & Family)
I just found this site tonight on impulse.
Haven't looked over much at this point,
but I'll just share a small bit of my info, and if
it fits with this site, people can contact me.
My father, Lee Ray Couts, from
Van Wert, OH started doing family research
about 7-8 years ago. My dad
got cancer and died about three years ago.
I took over the family genealogy
info. from dad just before his death. My
dad's Couts family came from the
Couts' out of Tuscarawas County, Ohio
from the early 1900's I think
(pulling this all from my faulty memory at
this point in time). The family line
I come from came from Pennsylvania,
and before that, I forget, I need to review
my books of information. I am too tired to
recall tonight, but I have reams of info.
On family from early 1900's to present,
with all the family members and branches.
Not so much going back in time, which
I would like to connect back to sometime
in near future. Anyone wishing to share
and exchange data is welcome to contact
me at tcdcbc01@bright.net Please no
spam or other advertisements and junk mail.
Terry B. Couts - 1951
Subj: re/Kautz ancestors
Date: 99-10-26 11:17:55 EDT
From: budighd@clear.lakes.com (Herbert and Donna Budig)
Good morning, I am Donna Budig, 955 Barney St.
Owatonna, MN 55060, my e-mail address is
budighd@clear.lakes.com My grandfather was
Emil Kautz, born Sept. 3, 1884 in Stillwater, MN he
died June 16, 1952. His fathers name was
Fred Kautz, born April 12, 1856 in Germany
& died Nov.12, 1932 I believe the family were from
Pomerania, Germany. My aunt has alot of the
history written down.Would you have any info
regarding this family ? Would appreciate
hearing from you. Thanks Donna
http://genforum.
genealogy.com/huey/messages/139.html
HUEY, COUTS , NJ>OH abt. 1817
Posted by: Eli Nordstrom Date: May 08, 1999 at 18:26:44
of 218
I am seeking more information on Jane HUEY
(1783-1865) She was thought to be Pennsylvania
Dutch. Jane married William COUTS and lived in
Sussex County, NJ. Around 1817 they migrated
to Guernsey County, OH with seven children.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/sdquery007.html
I am seeking information on FARAN SHERIDAN COATES
(d. 23 Nov 1940) or his descendents. He moved to
San Diego prior to May of 1918 from Ohio(probably ~
1902-1903). In 1918 his address was "RFD #4, San Diego".
He was married to CORA NEEL (d. 24 Dec 1959) on
May 7, 1902 and had one son, HERBERT NEEL COATES
(b. 29 July, 1903, d. 17 Jan 1956) Herbert Neel Coates
was thought to have one daughter MYRL COATES. Myrl
was said to have moved to northern California. FARAN,
CORA, and HERBERT are thought to be all buried in the
San Diego area. FARAN was born with his last name
spelled COUTS, but had his name changed. His parents
were JOHN CHADWELL COUTS and MARY
EMALINE LITTLE, from Irish Ridge, Guernsey County,
Ohio. Thank you for helping me find information on my
Grandmother's lost brother and his family..
Subj: Couts Surname in OHIO
Date: 99-10-02 23:29:35 EDT
From: boddie@pacbell.net (Benjamin S. Miller)
I have an Ida B. Couts in my line that married William
A. Booth. Ida B. Couts lived in either Coshocton Co.
or Tuscarawas Co. in Ohio. William A. Booth was
born 21 Jul 1867, he and Ida married 9 Jul 1899 and
he died Oct 1947 in Coshocton Co. Ohio. he is buried
in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown Tuscarawas
Co. Ohio. I hope that this will help you in some way! Ben Miller
Name: Maribeth Kouts
mbkouts@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, GA
Comments: Please keep me informed of Kouts
family(ies) events. Thank you very much!
Name: Nellie Kautz Wilkerson
123winest@concentric.net
From: Hampton, VA
Time: 1999-06-26 23:42:44
Comments: My father was Frederick Matthews
Kautz, born in Hampton, Virignia on December
5, 1898. I am the youngest of ten girls and one
boy, born to Federick's wife, Laura Belle Merrill
Kautz. Daddy's family is originally from Germany.
Could we be related? Nell
couts@iline.com Michael Couts Referred by:
Just Surfed On In From: Ft Myers, Florida
Comments: My family came from Penn., around
Pittsburg, I was told. My great great grand-dad
was the only survivor after an indian masacare.
My great grand-dad then moved to Toledo,
Ohio to work in the oil refinerys.
Could we fit into your tree???
Name: Jim Snider jsnider@iname.com
Website: 13th Dimension From: Buffalo, NY
Comments: I'm looking for the Kautz family
who lived in Clarence, NY, throughout the '60s,
'70s, & '80s, on Bank Street. I don't know if
they're still living in Clarence today, although I
know that they sold their Bank Street home
and moved on. They had three sons, I believe,
Henry,David, & Peter. Peter, I think, is living
in Ithaca and runs a martial arts academy. The
parents, Henry & Barbara, may still be living
in Clarence, although they might have moved
south when allthe kids got married and moved
away to start families of their own.
Subject: Countz, Augusta Co., VA
http://www.gendex.com/users/mcount/count/d0027/g0000007.html#I2116
GEORGE COUNTZ BIRTH: AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2116
Family 1: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ 1.+ELIZABETH
COUNTZ ELIZABETH COUNTZ BIRTH: 1765,
AUGUSTA CO., VIRGINIA DEATH: 1786,
GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2109
Father: GEORGE COUNTZ
Mother: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ
Family 1: JACOB ALLEN ALBERT
MARRIAGE: 22 APR 1783, AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA JENNIE ALBERT
BIRTH: REFN: FTJ#7627 Father: JACOB
ALLEN ALBERT
Mother: ELIZABETH COUNTZ
Family 1: JOHN COOKE MARRIAGE:
5 NOV 1805, MONROE CTY., W. VIRGINIA
centaur@cct.infi.net
I'm looking for more information about Coutts history. I see our names
are very close (less the "T") Love to hear from you Kevin Coutts
From: "David Brandeberry" <31505g@bright.net>
Subject: Looking for more Couts families.
Hello, My name is Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry.
I am looking for information on my father's family.
He was Dale Couts born in Kendalville, Indiana
January 1928. His father was Ora H. Couts and his
father was Joshua Couts. I only know of three cousins
on my dad's side of the family and I would
love to find some other relatives if we have any.
My father recently passed away on February 10th of
this year. If you have any info it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry
Researching Johannes CUNTZE and wife
Catherine STOEVER. He was born 1706
in Germany and died about 1777 in Augusta County.
The family name was later spelled KUNCE when
son Nicholas resided in Frederick County,
Virginia. The family moved to Orange County, North Carolina and
eventually by the end of the 18th century to Eastern Tennessee. Does
anyone have any information about this family?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE ADRRESS YOUR REPLY TO:
brendae@comsource.net (Brenda Evans)
Subject: KAUTZ Family
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Hi. Noticed your query about the KAUTZ family and wonder if we might be
researching the same family? Here is a brief run-down of what I have thus far:
Descendants of: Johann "Hans" George Kautz
1 Johann "Hans" George Kautz b. 1705 Margraviate Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d.
26 Jan 1745 GER
m. 28 Nov 1730 Lichtenau, Germany Anna Barbara Wuertz b. 1706 Margraviate
Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d. 01 Sep 1785 Friesburg, Salem Co., NJ
2 Johann George (Coutch) Kautz b. 03 Mar 1735 Helmlingen, GER d. 09 Jul
1798 Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., NJ
m. Anna Marie (Barbara?) Fix? b. ca. 1738 Germany? d. 01 Sep 1785
3 Johann Adam Kautz b. 25 Mar 1763 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
3 Anna Barbara Kautz b. 10 Oct 1765 Salem Co., NJ d. 26 Jun 1852
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
m. 1785 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm
Ilgen b. 15 Oct 1759 Hechlingen, Markgrafschaft Anspach, GER d. 20 Aug 1823
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
4 Hannah Ilgen b. 11 Apr 1786 Cohensey, Salem Co., NJ d. 1786
Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" Ilgen b. 12 Oct 1787 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. aft. 1860 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
m. ca. 1805 Salem Luth. Church, Centre Co., PA Jacob (Bauer)
Bower b. ca. 1782 Berks Co., PA d. ca. 1843/4 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
4 Elizabeth Ilgen b. 26 Apr 1790 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co.,
NJ d. 15 Jun 1854 Centre Co., PA
m. 04 Nov 1806 PA Philip Bastian (Moser) Musser b. 27 Aug 1785
Linn Twp., Northampton Co., PA d. 28 Nov 1829 Millheim, Centre Co., PA
4 Anna Margareta Ilgen b. 06 Apr 1793 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem
Co., NJ d. 06 Aug 1859
m. Thomas Furst
4 Johann "John" Christoph Wilhelm Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1795 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Catharina (Catherine) Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1797 Cohensey, Salem Co.,
NJ
m. Johannes "John" Bower b. ca. 1795 Centre Co., PA
4 Daniel "George" Emanuel Ilgen b. 11 Nov 1799 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. 12 Jul 1864 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL
m. Maria Eva "Polly" (Musser) Moser b. 1799 d. 1870
4 Christina (Christiana) Ilgen b. 09 Jul 1803 Aaronsburg, Centre
Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890
m. ___ (Schreurer) Shroyer/Schrimp?
4 Johannes "John" Michael William Ilgen b. 17 Jul 1806 Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
m. 03 Jan 1830 PA Elizabeth Bartges b. 04 Jan/Oct 1807 Penn
Hall, Centre Co., PA d. 09 Apr 1889 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
4 Lydia L. Ilgen b. 12 Jan 1810 Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA d. 23
Oct 1862 near Salona, Clinton Co., PA
m. Samuel Philip Burrell b. 14 Jan 1808 d. 12 May 1895 near
Salona, Clinton Co., PA
3 Elisabeth Kautz
m. Adam Fix
3 Margareta Kautz
m. Adam Painter
3 Unknown child Kautz
3 Unknown child Kautz
Any "hits"? Regards, John (Jack) Stewart
E-mail: johns2rt@aol.com
Home page url: http://members.aol.com/johns2rt/
From: Larry and Nancy Kautz
Subject: Several Things
Dear Barb, I see by your website
that you already got some information
about the Kautz, etc. family gathering
in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas last June.
The weekend went about as I had
expected it to go. I had a very pleasant
visit with a number of people whom I
have known only through the mails
over a period of years. Also present
were two of my children and two
grandchildren and a cousin (Ron
Kautz of Arroyo Grande, CA) who
I see only sporadically since we
became adults about 40 years ago.
Much of the time was spent
getting acquainted, so there was little
time left for genealogy. That was
fine with me. I will note that both
Darrell Kautz and Dick Kautz have
made an incredible amount of progress
in their branches of the family. Darrell
was actually able to trace his line back
from the USA through about six or
eight gernerations who lived in Russia
to its origins in Germany. Dick was
able to combine a speaking tour in
Germany with a visit to the town
(Edigheim) which his ancestors left
in about 1820. He met a few of his
distant relatives there. Dick is a
fascinating individual - a leading
researcher in a relatively new branch
of mathematics (chaos theory) with
all kinds of interests outside his field.
John and June Kautz, the hosts
for the Arkansas reunion, had done an
excellent job of planning housing and
events. Except for my own close relatives,
John and June were the only ones of the
60 or 70 people there who I had met
previously. They had visited our home
when we were living in Cincinnati
about a dozen years ago.
Now for the next reunion:
John said that you might be interested
in co-hosting a get-together in California
in the year 2000. It certainly would be
nice to get some of your family to join
us Kautzes even though you don't know
how to spell the name right. Ron Kautz
(my cousin) and his wife, Bernie, and
Ollen Kay who lives in San Diego also
mentioned an interest in co-hosting
such an event. The Kautz Vinyards
would be a wonderful site. I think that,
if Steve Kautz or some other member of
the vinyard family were to be asked,
they could make most of the plans. I
understand they do conventions of all
sizes at the vinyard's entertainment
complex. How about it?
A note about your ancestor
Teter K(C)a(o)utz(s). Are you aware
that Dietrich is a very uncommon German
name, but Dieter is a fairly common
German name. My guess is that his
name was actually Dieter Kautz. As
you have become aware, spelling was
not a strong suit for many 18th and
19th Century record-keepers. Also,
few of the German Auswanderern
(emigrants) could read and write in
German much less in English. It is
easy to see how his name could be
spelled in phonic English as Teter Couts.
In reading your newsletters,
I just discovered that Cave Couts was
a West Point graduate. It is of interest
that the best known of the American
Kautzes, Major General August
Valentine Kautz, also graduated
from West Point (in 1852). He
was stationed in the west for most
of his 40 years in the army and had
his headquarters on Angel Island in
San Francisco Bay while he was
commander of the 8th US Infantry
through much of the 1870's and 1880's.
As you continue to develop
your family history, you will want at
first to gather as much information
as you can on your relatives living
in America. You have done a
remarkable job on this so far especially
since you were able to trace their
progress from Pennsylvania to
Virginia to North Carolina and
Tennessee and to California.
Eventually, you will want to go
back to Germany for more information.
It seems likely to me that your ancestor,
Christian Kautz, and several of his sons
(Dietrich, Johannes, Hans Georg) are
the persons mentioned in Egle's Names
of Foreigners Who Took Oath of
Allegiance and in Ehmann's Die
Auswanderung in die Neuengland
-Staaten. I have never seen either
of these books, but have seen exerpts
from them and understand that some
of the entries give the names of the
towns from which the persons emigrated.
Do I remember that your ancestors
came from either Steinau or Hanau in
Hesse, Germany? In a list of 1500 Kautz
households in Germany today, I find
5 families in Hanau, but none listed
in Steinau. Your most likely source
of information will be Lutheran Church
records. The Mormon Church has
copied to microfilm the church records
of more than half of the Lutheran churches
in Germany. If you are positive of the
town where Christian and his children
came from, it will be easy to find out at
any Mormon Church whether the town's
church records have been copied and are
available for viewing. Is it time to do
that now? Enough! If you didn't notice,
I gave you two jobs to do in the above
paragraphs. I'll close now before I really
start bossing you around. Let me know
what you think of the Kautz Vinyards idea.
Your (Oh, so distant) Cousin Larry Kautz
Subj: Couts Geneology
Date: 99-02-28 07:43:36 EST
From: majec@wcoil.com
(martha j couts)
Hello, My name is Martha Couts.
My ex-husband was Lee Ray Couts.
His grandfather was Clarence Sr.
Van Wert County Ohio. Is there
any chance that this branch is
related to your branch? My son
has done the work for one side
of my family, but I don't think
he's had time to do too much
on the Couts side. Very interested
in what you might think of the
possibility of being related. Thanks.
Name: Arthur Couts
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington, Pa.
Time: 1999-02-07 14:08:27
Comments: We are the only
Couts family in our town.I'd like
to know where and how our family
got here
Name: Doug White
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Camden, SC
Time: 1999-02-02 02:42:18
Comments: Looking for my
Kautz ancestors from
Brown County, Ohio
Name: Jennifer Whiteford,
jenzbooks@alltel.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rural Valley,
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-01-17 06:56:12
Comments: Great website! I am
descended from Michael Couts
who lived in Washington Co.,
Pennsylvania. He had a daughter
Lorena Bell Couts who married
Edward Stephen Byers. They
were my gr gr grandparents. I
haven't done much research on
them yet but do plan to in the future.
Will forward more info. when I get it!
Name: Thomas P. Kouts,
tomnmary@midamer.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in Evansville, In
Time: 1998-12-30 00:31:00
Comments: Didn't know you
had a web page, quess I never
looked. Great grandfather was born
in Kouts, In. Have been there
several times. Also have attended
1 Kautz, katz, Kouts reunion.
Name: Charles Stigberg,
phrolic@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hampton, Virginia - USA
Time: 1998-12-01 21:45:41
Comments: Hi - I'm a native of
Hampton, VA - descendent of
Fred M. Kautz, my grandfather.
His brothers were Charles and
Earl. Fred M. Kautz was born
1898 died 1964 in Hampton, VA.
Buried in Parklawn Cemetery,
Hampton, VA near his brothers.
His father (my great grandfather
Kautz) is in Oakland Cemetery
in Hampton, VA. He immigrated
from Germany. It is my
understanding their name was
originally preceded by "Von" but
they dropped it to conform more
to other American names. My
mother, Margaret Kautz married
my father (a Swede) thus the
different last name.
Name: Arthur C. Kouts,
ack13@ix.netcom.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-21 04:05:59
Comments: Born in Arizona,
Father born in Colorado, Grandfather
born at Kouts, Indiana 1872.
Would like to hear from you if
you can give me more information
on the family.
Name: Andreas Kautz
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stolzalpe, Austria
Time: 1998-11-19 12:29:07
Comments: I'm very surprised.
There're lotsa Kautz' all 'round
the world. I always thought, that
my family is the only family with
the name "Kautz". Very funny.
Name: Caleb Couts
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oskaloosa, IA
Time: 1998-11-12 23:27:07
Name: COUTTS, jarobco@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-12 20:02:16
Comments: Hi there. My name is
Robert Andrew COUTTS. My
father was born in the Shetland
Islands and the story is that there
were three brothers who set sail
one day to do a spot of fishing
out from the coast of Norway.
They got caught in a storm and
were washed ashore on the coast
of the Shetland Isles. There
surname was spelt either KUTZ,
KHUTZ or KUTZE and over many
years changed to it's prescent
form of COUTTS. How true
this story is I don't know but if
anyone reading this have
connections with the
COUTTS FAMILIES of
Shetland please e-mail me.
You have a great page, very
interesting. Regards Robert Coutts
Name: Eli Nordstrom,
elinordstrom@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rector, PA -- Descendent
of Virginia and Tuscarawas County
Ohio Couts and Chadwell
Families
Time: 1998-10-10 03:18:41
Comments: What a wonderful website.
The dedication to the family is quite
apparent. I am a the ggg-grandaughter
of Wm. Peter Couts, Sr.. His Son Wm.
Peter Jr. married Phoebe Chadwell,
daughter of George and Ruth R.
[Taylor] Chadwell of VA. They
migrated to Tuscarawas County,
Ohio where their son John Chadwell
Couts married Mary Emaline Little,
and to this union my grandmother,
Wilma Elizabeth Couts was born.
I am willing to share information
with anyone interested, and would
love to find "long lost" relatives!
mnbns lives here!!!
Name: Elizabeth Foshaug,
elizabethfoshuag@mailexcite.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Hudsonville, MI
Time: 1998-10-03 15:05:47
Comments: Do you know of a
nywhere I could obtain a copy
of the book: The Descendants of
John Jacob Koutz and Sarah E. Christlieb?
Name: James Russell Koutz,
wildchild_koutz@yahoo.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Alma, Michigan
Time: 1998-09-19 02:49:35
Comments: Well someone in
our family told us about this.
we were excited to find out things
and would be really interested to
hear more about what goes on.
Alicia Walker has attended our
Koutz family reunion in Michigan.
My grandfather was Edmun Koutz,
and his wife was Sara (Steele) Koutz
from Elwell, Michigan. If possible
please e-mail us some information about
anything that is going to be going on
in the near future. It would be greatly
appreciated. Sincerly,
James Russell Koutz and family
Name: David J. Kautz, dkautz@pce.net
Website: Dragon's Home
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-09-16 19:15:58
Comments: Originally from
Youngstown, OH GGGrandfather -
August Kautz, Union Army,
Battle of the Crater, Petersburg,
VA (they still remember the
name down there after 120yrs!!!)
GGrandfather - Adolf Alexander
Grandfather - Daniel Donald
Father - Henry George Repeating
family names - George, Daniel,
Henry August Kautz had a brother
that went west to Oregon after
Civil war, most family history lost
when Grandfather was orphand
at 8 yrs old.
Name: ERNEST R. KAUTZ,
ERNIEL38K@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ST. LOUIS MO. 63138
Time: 1998-09-15 04:05:09
Comments: IS IT POSABEL TO
GET COPY OF FAIMLY TREE
INFORMATION PLEASE
FATHER TRYING TO DO HIS
NAME ERNEST L. KAUTZ
Name: Robert Leo Cannon (Kautz),
kautz@swbell.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Independence, Missouri
Time: 1998-07-31 01:55:00
Comments: I am working on my
family tree and looking for relatives.
My dad was Francis Leo Kautz,
born in Stillwater Okla., His dad
was John Jacob Kautz, born in
Oklahoma in 1891 His
dad was John George Kautz,
born in Strausberg Germany
in 1850, I believe, but I will
have to verify this at a later date.
Subject: Couts
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:16:57 EDT
Dear Barbara,
I wrote you a little earlier about the
Couts Family Association and my son-in-
law's grandmother. Millie (Moore)
Bishop told me that her mother was Jesse
Forest/Forrest Couts, b. December
1885, Newcomerstown, Ohio,
d. Sep. 9, 1970,
Redlands, San Bernardino Co.,
Calif. Jesse's husband was
Newton Miller Moore,
Sr. b. Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown,
Ohio, d. October 1968, Riverside,
Riverside Co., Calif. Both Jesse and
Newton are buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Redlands, San
Bernardino Co., Ca.
Millie further stated that Jesse
Forest/Forrest (Couts) Moore had two
brothers: Smith Couts and Charles
Couts. Unfortunately, she was
unable totell me whether they
were younger or older than Jesse.
Does this help a little more
with identifying from which
Couts family Jesse came? Any
help you can extend would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Connie Sloan Ruffley
Subj: John Couts and Rebecca Little
Date: 99-02-23 01:38:51 EST
From: ruffley@earthlink.net (robert ruffley)
Hi, I wrote you several months ago re:
Jessie Forest Couts (b. 1 Dec. 1885,
Newcomerstown, OH, d. 29 Sep.
1968, Riverside, CA) and her husband
Newton Miller Moore, Sr. (b. 25
Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown, OH,
d. 7 Oct. 1968, Riverside, CA).
Just the other day, I received Jessie's
death certificate which said
that her father was John Couts and
mother was Rebecca Little, both born
Ohio. This John Couts was probably
born between 1845-1860, depending on
how large his family was and
where Jessie was in birth-order.
I'm sorry that I don't have any
more info. on John Couts and
Rebecca Little. If you know
of anyone who is researching
this family, please let me know.
Thank you. Connie Ruffley
sarawick@juno.com
From: jilliancapri@webtv.net
(marilyn Couts)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998
Subject: history of Couts Family
I am the wife of Arthur R.
Couts, Jr. age 48 and I have
a son Arthur R. Couts 111
age 26 and he has a
daughter named Jillian
Capri Couts age 3.
Their are generations I can
go back to but at this time I
will wait for you to respond
if you feel it may be necessary.
The only Couts family
we ever knew of is our immediate
family all from little Washington, Pa.
This is very interesting to me
and looking forward in hearing
from you. Marilyn A. Couts
Weigant & Associates
Peter Weigant General Agent
c/o Marilyn Couts Offce Manager
From: "Douglas R White"
Subject: Kautz Genealogy
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 1998 15:49
I am looking for information
on my Kautz ancestors. I am
decended from Fredrick
Sebastian Kautz b 21 oct 1804,
who emigrated to Ohio.
Any information you can give
me or anyone you could refer
me to would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Doug White
From: Gidggette@aol.com
Subject: Sought the couts family
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:56:52 EDT
I am a part of the couts family
am grandmother is betty couts
wolff.her father was Charles
Couts and we are located
in uniontown Ohio.
We have been doing
work on the family tree for a
long time. we have found out
that there are many ways of
saying the name and many
ways to spell the name
and we are all related
to one another now matter
the spelling. I am sure that
my grand mother would
love to get some info form
you or to share the info we
have gathered I found a relative
by the name of Michael Coats
he works for n.a.s.a as the commander
of the shuttle. please contact
me or any of the following address
bettywolff (this is my grandmother
Betty Wolff)dwolff5153
(my mother Darlene Wolff, Betty's Daughter)
gidggette (Gidget Wolff, that's me)
I hope to hear from you soon. GIDGET
Subj: Jacob Kuntz (Counts) descendants
Date: 98-12-03 11:19:17 EST
From: dlytton@primenet.com (WDC GenWeb)
To: wdc-genweb@rootsweb.com
Some descendants of Jacob Kuntz (Counts):
http://www.primenet.com/~dlytton/wdc/z0000357.html
We don't have any dates for Jacob,
born in Germany, the main focus of
this chart is his grandson John Counts
Jr born about 1765 and died Oct 1 1843
in Russell Co VA. Surnames found in
this chart are:
Amburgey, Banner, Colley, Counts,
Haynes, Jessee, Kelly, Kiser, Kuntz,
Long, Magdeline, Mattox, Rasnake,
Reynolds, Smith and Willard.
From: "Ron and Jennifer Bailey"
Subject: Re: Your Couts line
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:14:35 -0700
The Couts is a very distant line
that married into a line that
connects to another line that
eventually connects to the
Cooper family which is my
main line. Here is where it connects:
1 Isaac CONDIT b: 05 Jun 1796 d: 18 Feb 1840
. +Catherine COOPER b: 17 Jun 1798 m: 07 Oct 1817 d: 12 Feb 1876 Father: Ephriam Cooper Mother: Margaret Van Voorhees
.... 2 David CONDIT b: 08 Jul 1818
.... 2 Caroline CONDIT b: 05 Feb 1821
.... 2 Rebecca CONDIT b: 12 Jul 1823
.... 2 Ephraim CONDIT b: 29 Jul 1826
.... 2 Eunice CONDIT b: 09 Nov 1830 d: 06 Oct 1873
........ +John MCCREARY b: 14 Jun 1832 m: 10 Apr 1851 d: 28 Oct 1906 Father: Thomas McCreary Mother: Mary Henry
.......... 3 Pulaski Fulton MCCREARY b: 01 Apr 1852 in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio d: Oct 1918
.............. +Olive May BRAUNELLAR b: 22 Feb 1862 in Findlay, Ohio m: 01 Dec 1881 d: 23 Jun 1952 in Blough Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Indiana Father: Augustus Braunellar Mother: Louisa J.
................ 4 Zenith Demott MCCREARY b: 05 Jan 1883 in Miami County, Indiana d: 21 Apr 1962
.................... +Bertha WHITE b: 23 Jul 1886 in Starke County, Indiana m: 28 Jan 1905 d: 30 Nov 1975 in Peru, Indiana Father: Jesse Perry White Mother: Esther Jane Downing
...................... 5 Ralph Leon MCCREARY b: 05 Nov 1906 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 31 Oct 1967 in Peru, Indiana
.......................... +Ruth SHERRY b: 01 Jun 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana m: 21 Apr 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana d: Apr 1978 in Peru, Indiana
...................... 5 Wilma May MCCREARY
.......................... +Kenneth L. KINNEY b: 11 Dec 1904 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana d: 17 Mar 1984
...................... 5 [2] Zenith LaVerne MCCREARY b: 04 Sep 1910 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 29 Jul 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana
.......................... +Marie SPAULDING
...................... *2nd Wife of [2] Zenith LaVerne McCreary:
.......................... +Bernice COLVILLE
...................... 5 Gerald Verdene MCCREARY b: 25 Jan 1913 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana d: 10 Dec 1975 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
.......................... +Phyllis HINES
...................... 5 [3] Clara Esther MCCREARY
.......................... +Roy WALLICK
...................... *2nd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +Oscar William MANNIES Father: Mother:
...................... *3rd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +William H. OSBORN Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Paul MCCREARY b: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana d: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
................ 4 Iva Frances MCCREARY b: 09 Dec 1884 in Gilead, Indiana d: 05 Jun 1978 in Countryside Place, Knox County, Indiana
.................... +William Samuel HARTMAN b: 23 Aug 1884 in Burr Oak, Indiana m: 28 Mar 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 26 Apr 1937 in Holland, Michigan Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Sylvia Belle HARTMAN
.......................... +Arthur E. HAMMAN d: 21 Feb 1961 in Galesburg Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois
...................... 5 Esther Lorine HARTMAN
.......................... +Louis Mental DAVIS b: 31 Oct 1902 in English Lake, Indiana d: 03 Jun 1982 in Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox, Indiana Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Donald Levi HARTMAN b: 25 Mar 1913 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 01 Jun 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan
...................... 5 May Elizabeth HARTMAN b: 24 May 1915 in Plymouth, Indiana d: Aug 1992 in Knox, Indiana
.......................... +Everett KEISER b: 28 Feb 1913 in Knox, Indiana m: 22 Sep 1935 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 09 Apr 1994 in Knox, Indiana
............................. 6 [7] Adeline Joyce KEISER
................................ +Robert COUTS
................................... 7 [6] Mark COUTS
....................................... +Rebecca Lou KETCHAM
................................... *2nd Wife of [6] Mark Couts:
....................................... +Linda GRIFFO
......................................... 8 Rachel Amanda COUTS
......................................... 8 Allison Renee COUTS
................................... 7 Cindy COUTS
................................... 7 Sherri COUTS
................................... 7 Kristy COUTS
................................... 7 Mary Carol COUTS
............................. *2nd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Fred CLEVELAND
............................. *3rd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Edgar TONGES
................ 4 John Carl MCCREARY b: 23 Jun 1887 in Miami County, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1977 in Plymouth, Indiana
.................... +Verne O'BREWER b: 19 Jan 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana m: 15 Apr 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 20 Jun 1980 in South Bend, Indiana Father: Mother:
................ 4 Zella Glenna MCCREARY b: 10 Jan 1889 d: 31 Oct 1968
.................... +Oscar RIMER b: 05 May 1890 m: 27 May 1911 in Cluver, Indiana d: 19 Jun 1975 ................ 4 Cleo Myrtle MCCREARY b: 23 Nov 1890 in Burr Oak, Indiana d: 23 Jul 1982 in Longmont, Colorado
.................... +Orpha R. SMITH b: 09 Apr 1898 m: 23 Mar 1918
................ 4 Charles Augustus MCCREARY b: 20 Aug 1894 in Gilead, Indiana d: 29 Nov 1982 in Coldwater, Michigan
.................... +Lucretia Davis PRYSE b: 20 Aug 1895 in Beattyville, Kentucky m: 20 Aug 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1950 in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana ................ 4 Robert Grant MCCREARY b: 04 Mar 1898 d: 28 Apr 1972 in Riverside Hospital, Riverside, California
.................... +Sarah Mabelle PIPPENGER b: 31 Jul 1895 m: 30 Sep 1932
................ 4 Golda MCCREARY b: 27 Jan 1901 d: Abt. 1931
.................... +Hally HOLDERREAD b: Abt. 1898
.......... 3 Julia Mary Cathrine MCCREARY b: 19 Jul 1853 d: Abt. 1931
.............. +Homer CARPENTER b: Abt. 1851 m: 17 Jul 1883 d: Abt. 1915
................ 4 Irene CARPENTER
................ 4 Mary Katherine CARPENTER
................ 4 Minnie Delle CARPENTER b: 04 Nov 1884 in Miami County, Indiana d: 15 Sep 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana
.................... +John Edward ACKENHUSEN b: 30 Sep 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois m: 07 Jun 1911 in Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana d: 25 Nov 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana
................ 4 Lida Eunice CARPENTER b: 24 Aug 1888
.................... +Jack TRUAX
.......... 3 Emma Reilla MCCREARY b: 20 Dec 1856
.............. +William SHEARER m: 07 Aug 1879
................ 4 Nina SHEARER
.................... +James HOLDERMAN
.......... 3 Minerva Ruth MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1861
.............. +Cyrus H. FREEMAN m: 25 Jun 1882
................ 4 Howard FREEMAN
.................... +IVY
................ 4 Eunice FREEMAN
.................... +John STUTZMAN
................ 4 Dale FREEMAN
.......... 3 Henry Christian MCCREARY b: 13 Sep 1862
................ 4 Herman MCCREARY
.................... +MATTIE
................ 4 Hazel MCCREARY
.................... +Lloyd EGER
................ 4 Hiram MCCREARY
.................... +CARRIE
................ 4 John MCCREARY
.................... +BELLE
.......... 3 Frederic George MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1865
.............. +LILLIAN m: in Elkhart, Indiana
.......... 3 Hettie Ann MCCREARY b: 03 Mar 1867
.............. +ARMSTRONG
................ 4 Bessie ARMSTRONG
.................... +FISH
................ 4 Ethel ARMSTRONG
.................... +HALL
................ 4 Russel ARMSTRONG
.......... 3 [19] Minnie Elma MCCREARY b: 14 May 1869
.............. +CRANE
................ 4 Eunice CRANE
.................... +Jack CRUM
................ 4 Alma CRANE
.......... *2nd Husband of [19] Minnie Elma McCreary:
.............. +RIVES
.......... 3 Walter Franklin MCCREARY b: 31 Aug 1871
.......... 3 Eunice Lai MCCREARY b: 30 Jun 1873 d: 13 Aug 1873
Jen Bailey bailey@initco.net
Subject: John Couts
Barb, I just accessed http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/choosea.asp
for Land Patent Search in Ohio
for Couts. I found a John Couts,
but don't have Java enabled on
my computer so can't access the file when it says
ORDER. Have you looked at
the Land and Patents for Couts?
favor and tune into
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/response.asp
see what it says about where John's
land was in Sept. 1844. You may have
to use the first address and go
through the who process. LAUNA
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you
E-mail me!
Go Back to Couts Main page
>Cc: "Anne Coots Brown"
From: "Maria Joseph"
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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 23:37:19 -0500
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Subject: [COUTS] COONCE, Jacob KY.MO born ca 1760
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Jacob Coonce - wife possibly Maria Bell.
They had two children in KY,
Susanna b 1789, John b 1787. About 1790
they went to St. Charles Mo where
they joined Jacob's two brothers, John
and Nicholas Coonce. The brother
John married Elizabeth Schultz and brother
Nicholas married Rebecca
McConnell in 1799. Jacob Coonce and
Maria Bell had the following children -
above mentioned Susanna and John, plus
Eliza, Elizabeth, Harris, Ibby,
Nancy, Polly, Jacob b 1806, Henry b 1807
and George b abt. 1810. Jacob is
listed in the book by Bryan and Rose - "A History
of the Pioneer Families of
MO." We know that one of their languages
was Dutch, and family oral history
(but no proof) says they may have started out in PA.
Have lots of info from Jacob forward, but
would like to find parents of
Jacob (possibly Nicholas Coonce and Mary
Power). When Jacob's brother
Nicholas married Rebecca McConnell in 1799
in Barameo Church in St. Charles
the priest wrote that Nicholas said he was
the legitimate son of Nicholas
Coonce and Mary Pahour (Power). The priest
spoke Spanish and the Coonces
did not. The interrupter between Coonce
and priest was a French Canadian.
In 1700s my Coonces could not read or write.
Of course, the name Coonce was
spelled many different ways, settling down
to Coonce by about 1840.
If this rings any bells, I would be more
than willing to share information.
Maria Coonce Joseph
St. Petersburg, FL
Subject: [COUTS] Christian Couts
To: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
Hi,
I am researching Christian Couts of
Scotch descent who served three
years in the American army during the
Revolutionary war. He moved from
Pennsylvania to Crawford County,
Ohio in 1821. He had a son Henry, born
July 4, 1810 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
Henry married Sarah Ann
Peterman on August 25, 1833. They lived
in Liberty Township, Ohio.
Their children were:
Samuel - born April 10, 1834
David - born November 4, 1835
John A. - born October 2, 1837
William H. H. - born March 15, 1840
Barbara Ellen - Born March 18, 1842 -
my great grandmother
Jacob - born March 3, 1844
Jeremiah B. - born March 12, 1846
Frances - born July 18, 1848
Hiram Andrew - born November 6, 1849
Eliza Ann - born April 7, 1852
Sanford - born September 21, 1854
Charles Fremont - born March 29, 1857
Christian is buried in the Crall Cemetery
in Liberty Township. The
cemetery record states he was born in
1775 and died 1830. He is listed
with Mary, apparently his wife who
died November 5, 1834.
I would like to obtain information on
Christian and Henry so I can join
the DAR. I have information on
Barbara Ellen that I can share with
anyone that is interested.
Thank you,
Carol Ferguson
From: "carolyn"
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 20:19:55 -0500
Subject: [COUTS] Samuel Cootes of Rockingham Co VA
Resent-From: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
My ancestor is Samuel Cootes
b. 11/15/1792 Berks Co PA; d.
1882 Rockingham Co VA
m. Emily Graham 1818 Rock. Co, dau of John and Margaret Boyd
Graham. 1st record in VA is marriage of sister Hannah
Coutts, father Jacob Coutts, to Joseph Buchanan in City of
Richmond in 1814. Location and info about Samuel can be
found at http://cootes.com
Father of Samuel is Jacob Cootes Known children: Jacob jr.
b. abt 1800: m. abt 1827 Maria Louisa Vandersloot in PA, d.
Hardy Co WVA 1855 ; Margaret m. Jacob Billheimer 1830 Rock.
Co; Mary m. Isaac M. Johnson/ston 1823 Rock. Co VA; Hannah
m. 1 Andrew Stroup/b/raub abt 1808 PA; 2 Joseph Buchanan
1814 Richmond City VA; 3 George Dove 1930 Rock. Co VA; 4
John McLaughlin 1834 Rock. Co VA; Elizabeth m. 1 ?Patton 2
William Kemp Gailey 1831 Rock Co VA; Edith b. abt 1810 m.
John Rice 1832 Rock. Co VA;:Reuben W. b abt 1806 and Samuel.
I think that Jacob Cootes is a descendant of Nicholas Kutz
of Berks Co and a son of his son Thomas- the Jacob who
married Catherine Roth/Rhoads and later moved to
Northumberland Co PA. Would love to hear if I'm right or
wrong. Carolyn Cootes
Anyone researching Cootes in Rockingham, contact me-we're
family. Carolyn Cootes
From: Tim E Barnes
Subject: [COUTS] Roll-Call
Resent-Message-ID:
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Hi,
here goes
1.Lorenzo D. Coats-Rebecca McAllister
m.5/13/1862 in Owens Co. Indiana
2.Eva Belle Coates(1874-1911)-Samuel
McClellen Rea(1864-1947) both of
Indiana
m.1895 in Terre Haute Indiana
2. Mary R. Coates
3.Fern Ellen Rea(1906-1977)-Paul Edgar
Barnes(1905-1990) born Indiana
both died in MI
(Daughter of Eva Belle)
Any help would be great
Thanks,Tim B.
From: "Beverly"
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:40:01 -0600
Subject: [COUTS] Coots Roll Call
Resent-Sender: COUTS-L-request@rootsweb.com
My Coots:
Andrew Coots b.1862 AL d.8-1-1930 AR
wife Eliza J. "Etter" Bagwell b.1872 AR d.1-4-1958 AR
1.Iva m. Tom Ware (have children)
2.Katie
3.Vada
4.James Wesley b.12-18-1892 m.
Louella Teague (have children)
5.Squire Franklin 1897 m. Dora E.
Galloway (have Children
6.Ida Pearl 1-15-1899 m. Lawrence
Columbus Galloway (Mine) (have
descendants)
7. George Dexter b.1902
8. Ada b.1907 m. ? Kirkland
9. Zada b.1907
10.Othal b.12-16-1909 d. 11-1986
11.Eugene b.1910
-----------------------------------------------
Land records for Andrew and Eliza J. Bagwell are from Baxter Co., AR.
Subject: Eva Belle Couts Subject: Eva Belle Couts
From: Tim E Barnes
Hi, I see you have a listing for Couts in the Indiana
area. Do you happen to have anything on an
Eva B. Couts? I belive her middle name was Belle.
I have been looking for Some time for info on her.
The only thing I have at the moment is that she
was born in Owen Co. Indiana on Oct. 5, 1874.
She died Sept. 29, 1911. She was married to Samuel
McClellen Rea. Her father was Lorenza D. Couts
Her Mother was Febecca McAllister. I imagine this
is a typo, and think maybe it was Rebecca McAllister.
I am still not sure of Eve Belles last name. On my
Grandmothers SSDI she was listed as Eva Belle Coates.
However my grandma listed my ggrandfathers last
name as MCullen on her SS app. So she has a history
of less than perfect spelling. The thing that leads me
to believe it is actually Couts is the above and that
most of the info came from her death Cert. and as
such may be a little more likely to be accurate.
Well that's what I have, If you can help I would be
very greatful, and of course I can share info about
her offspring if you want. Thanks agian.
Tim B. Bloodally@Juno.com
Name: Nancy Arendsee NArendsee@aol.com
Referred by: AOL Comments: I'm descended
from Barbara Koutz b.unknown, d.8/26/1843
in Somerset Co., PA. She married Andrew
Blocher. Her parents were Michael Koutz
and Barbara. Do you have any information
on this family? Thanks, Nancy
Name: Diane M. Kautz jloo@wwnet.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Canton, MI (near Detroit)
Comments: Just starting to look into
my genealogy, any hints on how to get
started? My father (Floyd) was the son of
Roy (born in Germany) and Carrie (born
in Chicago?). My family has received mailings
from Kautz Vineyards in the past. They are
hosting the 2000 Kautz Family Reunion, Murphy, CA
Name: Ron Couch ewaltman@magnolia.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Vicksburg, MS
Comments: Hi. I wanted to ask about a
possible connection to the Couts/Kautz line.
My 7 ggrandfather, Jacob Couch, who died
in 1797, in Green Co. TN, has been eluding
our family for 30 years. The Couch clan after
Jacob is documented to death, but we have
found no wife or parents for Jacob. Is there a
Couts/Kautz who might have been his father?
He would have to have been in the part of VA
that is now eastern TN in the late 1600's or early
1700's. Help us and we will love you forever.
From: hadkins hadkins@uswest.net Subject:
Couts family in Ohio
OHIO COUTSES, ARE YOU READY? My name I
s Holly Couts Adkins born in Canton, Ohio the
daughter of Harry Gifford Couts, born
Newcomerstown, Ohio. Our family has
been in Tuscarawas County, Ohio for 200
years. My grandfather was Ernest Ray Couts
born February 23, 1889; grandmother was Hollis
Elma Stoffer Couts, born June 20, 1891.
Newcomerstown, Ohio . My great grandfather
was William Van Buren Couts born February 1, 1836
in Newcomerstown, Ohio and great grandmother
was Martha Postel who was his second marriage.
William Van Buren Couts was also married to
Mary Casteel.
My great, great grandfather was James Couts born
May 4, 1808 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and was
married to Rebecca Wilson.
My great, great, great grandfather was William Couts
born November 23, 1780 in New Jersey and married
Jane Hougey from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. We
were told that he migrated to Tuscarawas County
in a Scottish ox cart as a very young man and was
of Scottish heritage.
My fathers immeditate family is as follows: My father
had several brothers: Russell Couts, Jim Couts, David
Couts and Bill Couts all of whom are deceased.
His sisters were Hazel Couts Jones, Kay Couts, Erma
Couts all of whom are deceased with one living sister,
Gladys Couts Sewell. She resides in Ohio. All of my
father's siblings stayed in Ohio except my father who
moved his family to Birmingham, Alabama in 1952.
I will forward any further information my family has
for your records. I have more information about my
grandfather's siblings, but I will have to find it. We
do have published information (book) dating the
family in Tuscarawas County, Ohio back to the early
1800s. This Couts family is of Scottish decent which
can be traced to Scotland several centuries BC.
Until reading your site, I had never heard the name
associated with being German. All very interesting.
Feel free to give out my email address to those
wanting information. I will send more when I have t
ime. Holly Couts Adkins
Subj: Couts Family in Ohio
From: tcdcbc01@bright.net (Terry & Diana Couts & Family)
I just found this site tonight on impulse.
Haven't looked over much at this point,
but I'll just share a small bit of my info, and if
it fits with this site, people can contact me.
My father, Lee Ray Couts, from
Van Wert, OH started doing family research
about 7-8 years ago. My dad
got cancer and died about three years ago.
I took over the family genealogy
info. from dad just before his death. My
dad's Couts family came from the
Couts' out of Tuscarawas County, Ohio
from the early 1900's I think
(pulling this all from my faulty memory at
this point in time). The family line
I come from came from Pennsylvania,
and before that, I forget, I need to review
my books of information. I am too tired to
recall tonight, but I have reams of info.
On family from early 1900's to present,
with all the family members and branches.
Not so much going back in time, which
I would like to connect back to sometime
in near future. Anyone wishing to share
and exchange data is welcome to contact
me at tcdcbc01@bright.net Please no
spam or other advertisements and junk mail.
Terry B. Couts - 1951
Subj: re/Kautz ancestors
Date: 99-10-26 11:17:55 EDT
From: budighd@clear.lakes.com (Herbert and Donna Budig)
Good morning, I am Donna Budig, 955 Barney St.
Owatonna, MN 55060, my e-mail address is
budighd@clear.lakes.com My grandfather was
Emil Kautz, born Sept. 3, 1884 in Stillwater, MN he
died June 16, 1952. His fathers name was
Fred Kautz, born April 12, 1856 in Germany
& died Nov.12, 1932 I believe the family were from
Pomerania, Germany. My aunt has alot of the
history written down.Would you have any info
regarding this family ? Would appreciate
hearing from you. Thanks Donna
http://genforum.
genealogy.com/huey/messages/139.html
HUEY, COUTS , NJ>OH abt. 1817
Posted by: Eli Nordstrom Date: May 08, 1999 at 18:26:44
of 218
I am seeking more information on Jane HUEY
(1783-1865) She was thought to be Pennsylvania
Dutch. Jane married William COUTS and lived in
Sussex County, NJ. Around 1817 they migrated
to Guernsey County, OH with seven children.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/sdquery007.html
I am seeking information on FARAN SHERIDAN COATES
(d. 23 Nov 1940) or his descendents. He moved to
San Diego prior to May of 1918 from Ohio(probably ~
1902-1903). In 1918 his address was "RFD #4, San Diego".
He was married to CORA NEEL (d. 24 Dec 1959) on
May 7, 1902 and had one son, HERBERT NEEL COATES
(b. 29 July, 1903, d. 17 Jan 1956) Herbert Neel Coates
was thought to have one daughter MYRL COATES. Myrl
was said to have moved to northern California. FARAN,
CORA, and HERBERT are thought to be all buried in the
San Diego area. FARAN was born with his last name
spelled COUTS, but had his name changed. His parents
were JOHN CHADWELL COUTS and MARY
EMALINE LITTLE, from Irish Ridge, Guernsey County,
Ohio. Thank you for helping me find information on my
Grandmother's lost brother and his family..
Subj: Couts Surname in OHIO
Date: 99-10-02 23:29:35 EDT
From: boddie@pacbell.net (Benjamin S. Miller)
I have an Ida B. Couts in my line that married William
A. Booth. Ida B. Couts lived in either Coshocton Co.
or Tuscarawas Co. in Ohio. William A. Booth was
born 21 Jul 1867, he and Ida married 9 Jul 1899 and
he died Oct 1947 in Coshocton Co. Ohio. he is buried
in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown Tuscarawas
Co. Ohio. I hope that this will help you in some way! Ben Miller
Name: Maribeth Kouts
mbkouts@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, GA
Comments: Please keep me informed of Kouts
family(ies) events. Thank you very much!
Name: Nellie Kautz Wilkerson
123winest@concentric.net
From: Hampton, VA
Time: 1999-06-26 23:42:44
Comments: My father was Frederick Matthews
Kautz, born in Hampton, Virignia on December
5, 1898. I am the youngest of ten girls and one
boy, born to Federick's wife, Laura Belle Merrill
Kautz. Daddy's family is originally from Germany.
Could we be related? Nell
couts@iline.com Michael Couts Referred by:
Just Surfed On In From: Ft Myers, Florida
Comments: My family came from Penn., around
Pittsburg, I was told. My great great grand-dad
was the only survivor after an indian masacare.
My great grand-dad then moved to Toledo,
Ohio to work in the oil refinerys.
Could we fit into your tree???
Name: Jim Snider jsnider@iname.com
Website: 13th Dimension From: Buffalo, NY
Comments: I'm looking for the Kautz family
who lived in Clarence, NY, throughout the '60s,
'70s, & '80s, on Bank Street. I don't know if
they're still living in Clarence today, although I
know that they sold their Bank Street home
and moved on. They had three sons, I believe,
Henry,David, & Peter. Peter, I think, is living
in Ithaca and runs a martial arts academy. The
parents, Henry & Barbara, may still be living
in Clarence, although they might have moved
south when allthe kids got married and moved
away to start families of their own.
Subject: Countz, Augusta Co., VA
http://www.gendex.com/users/mcount/count/d0027/g0000007.html#I2116
GEORGE COUNTZ BIRTH: AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2116
Family 1: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ 1.+ELIZABETH
COUNTZ ELIZABETH COUNTZ BIRTH: 1765,
AUGUSTA CO., VIRGINIA DEATH: 1786,
GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2109
Father: GEORGE COUNTZ
Mother: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ
Family 1: JACOB ALLEN ALBERT
MARRIAGE: 22 APR 1783, AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA JENNIE ALBERT
BIRTH: REFN: FTJ#7627 Father: JACOB
ALLEN ALBERT
Mother: ELIZABETH COUNTZ
Family 1: JOHN COOKE MARRIAGE:
5 NOV 1805, MONROE CTY., W. VIRGINIA
centaur@cct.infi.net
I'm looking for more information about Coutts history. I see our names
are very close (less the "T") Love to hear from you Kevin Coutts
From: "David Brandeberry" <31505g@bright.net>
Subject: Looking for more Couts families.
Hello, My name is Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry.
I am looking for information on my father's family.
He was Dale Couts born in Kendalville, Indiana
January 1928. His father was Ora H. Couts and his
father was Joshua Couts. I only know of three cousins
on my dad's side of the family and I would
love to find some other relatives if we have any.
My father recently passed away on February 10th of
this year. If you have any info it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry
Researching Johannes CUNTZE and wife
Catherine STOEVER. He was born 1706
in Germany and died about 1777 in Augusta County.
The family name was later spelled KUNCE when
son Nicholas resided in Frederick County,
Virginia. The family moved to Orange County, North Carolina and
eventually by the end of the 18th century to Eastern Tennessee. Does
anyone have any information about this family?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE ADRRESS YOUR REPLY TO:
brendae@comsource.net (Brenda Evans)
Subject: KAUTZ Family
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Hi. Noticed your query about the KAUTZ family and wonder if we might be
researching the same family? Here is a brief run-down of what I have thus far:
Descendants of: Johann "Hans" George Kautz
1 Johann "Hans" George Kautz b. 1705 Margraviate Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d.
26 Jan 1745 GER
m. 28 Nov 1730 Lichtenau, Germany Anna Barbara Wuertz b. 1706 Margraviate
Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d. 01 Sep 1785 Friesburg, Salem Co., NJ
2 Johann George (Coutch) Kautz b. 03 Mar 1735 Helmlingen, GER d. 09 Jul
1798 Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., NJ
m. Anna Marie (Barbara?) Fix? b. ca. 1738 Germany? d. 01 Sep 1785
3 Johann Adam Kautz b. 25 Mar 1763 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
3 Anna Barbara Kautz b. 10 Oct 1765 Salem Co., NJ d. 26 Jun 1852
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
m. 1785 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm
Ilgen b. 15 Oct 1759 Hechlingen, Markgrafschaft Anspach, GER d. 20 Aug 1823
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
4 Hannah Ilgen b. 11 Apr 1786 Cohensey, Salem Co., NJ d. 1786
Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" Ilgen b. 12 Oct 1787 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. aft. 1860 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
m. ca. 1805 Salem Luth. Church, Centre Co., PA Jacob (Bauer)
Bower b. ca. 1782 Berks Co., PA d. ca. 1843/4 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
4 Elizabeth Ilgen b. 26 Apr 1790 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co.,
NJ d. 15 Jun 1854 Centre Co., PA
m. 04 Nov 1806 PA Philip Bastian (Moser) Musser b. 27 Aug 1785
Linn Twp., Northampton Co., PA d. 28 Nov 1829 Millheim, Centre Co., PA
4 Anna Margareta Ilgen b. 06 Apr 1793 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem
Co., NJ d. 06 Aug 1859
m. Thomas Furst
4 Johann "John" Christoph Wilhelm Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1795 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Catharina (Catherine) Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1797 Cohensey, Salem Co.,
NJ
m. Johannes "John" Bower b. ca. 1795 Centre Co., PA
4 Daniel "George" Emanuel Ilgen b. 11 Nov 1799 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. 12 Jul 1864 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL
m. Maria Eva "Polly" (Musser) Moser b. 1799 d. 1870
4 Christina (Christiana) Ilgen b. 09 Jul 1803 Aaronsburg, Centre
Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890
m. ___ (Schreurer) Shroyer/Schrimp?
4 Johannes "John" Michael William Ilgen b. 17 Jul 1806 Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
m. 03 Jan 1830 PA Elizabeth Bartges b. 04 Jan/Oct 1807 Penn
Hall, Centre Co., PA d. 09 Apr 1889 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
4 Lydia L. Ilgen b. 12 Jan 1810 Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA d. 23
Oct 1862 near Salona, Clinton Co., PA
m. Samuel Philip Burrell b. 14 Jan 1808 d. 12 May 1895 near
Salona, Clinton Co., PA
3 Elisabeth Kautz
m. Adam Fix
3 Margareta Kautz
m. Adam Painter
3 Unknown child Kautz
3 Unknown child Kautz
Any "hits"? Regards, John (Jack) Stewart
E-mail: johns2rt@aol.com
Home page url: http://members.aol.com/johns2rt/
From: Larry and Nancy Kautz
Subject: Several Things
Dear Barb, I see by your website
that you already got some information
about the Kautz, etc. family gathering
in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas last June.
The weekend went about as I had
expected it to go. I had a very pleasant
visit with a number of people whom I
have known only through the mails
over a period of years. Also present
were two of my children and two
grandchildren and a cousin (Ron
Kautz of Arroyo Grande, CA) who
I see only sporadically since we
became adults about 40 years ago.
Much of the time was spent
getting acquainted, so there was little
time left for genealogy. That was
fine with me. I will note that both
Darrell Kautz and Dick Kautz have
made an incredible amount of progress
in their branches of the family. Darrell
was actually able to trace his line back
from the USA through about six or
eight gernerations who lived in Russia
to its origins in Germany. Dick was
able to combine a speaking tour in
Germany with a visit to the town
(Edigheim) which his ancestors left
in about 1820. He met a few of his
distant relatives there. Dick is a
fascinating individual - a leading
researcher in a relatively new branch
of mathematics (chaos theory) with
all kinds of interests outside his field.
John and June Kautz, the hosts
for the Arkansas reunion, had done an
excellent job of planning housing and
events. Except for my own close relatives,
John and June were the only ones of the
60 or 70 people there who I had met
previously. They had visited our home
when we were living in Cincinnati
about a dozen years ago.
Now for the next reunion:
John said that you might be interested
in co-hosting a get-together in California
in the year 2000. It certainly would be
nice to get some of your family to join
us Kautzes even though you don't know
how to spell the name right. Ron Kautz
(my cousin) and his wife, Bernie, and
Ollen Kay who lives in San Diego also
mentioned an interest in co-hosting
such an event. The Kautz Vinyards
would be a wonderful site. I think that,
if Steve Kautz or some other member of
the vinyard family were to be asked,
they could make most of the plans. I
understand they do conventions of all
sizes at the vinyard's entertainment
complex. How about it?
A note about your ancestor
Teter K(C)a(o)utz(s). Are you aware
that Dietrich is a very uncommon German
name, but Dieter is a fairly common
German name. My guess is that his
name was actually Dieter Kautz. As
you have become aware, spelling was
not a strong suit for many 18th and
19th Century record-keepers. Also,
few of the German Auswanderern
(emigrants) could read and write in
German much less in English. It is
easy to see how his name could be
spelled in phonic English as Teter Couts.
In reading your newsletters,
I just discovered that Cave Couts was
a West Point graduate. It is of interest
that the best known of the American
Kautzes, Major General August
Valentine Kautz, also graduated
from West Point (in 1852). He
was stationed in the west for most
of his 40 years in the army and had
his headquarters on Angel Island in
San Francisco Bay while he was
commander of the 8th US Infantry
through much of the 1870's and 1880's.
As you continue to develop
your family history, you will want at
first to gather as much information
as you can on your relatives living
in America. You have done a
remarkable job on this so far especially
since you were able to trace their
progress from Pennsylvania to
Virginia to North Carolina and
Tennessee and to California.
Eventually, you will want to go
back to Germany for more information.
It seems likely to me that your ancestor,
Christian Kautz, and several of his sons
(Dietrich, Johannes, Hans Georg) are
the persons mentioned in Egle's Names
of Foreigners Who Took Oath of
Allegiance and in Ehmann's Die
Auswanderung in die Neuengland
-Staaten. I have never seen either
of these books, but have seen exerpts
from them and understand that some
of the entries give the names of the
towns from which the persons emigrated.
Do I remember that your ancestors
came from either Steinau or Hanau in
Hesse, Germany? In a list of 1500 Kautz
households in Germany today, I find
5 families in Hanau, but none listed
in Steinau. Your most likely source
of information will be Lutheran Church
records. The Mormon Church has
copied to microfilm the church records
of more than half of the Lutheran churches
in Germany. If you are positive of the
town where Christian and his children
came from, it will be easy to find out at
any Mormon Church whether the town's
church records have been copied and are
available for viewing. Is it time to do
that now? Enough! If you didn't notice,
I gave you two jobs to do in the above
paragraphs. I'll close now before I really
start bossing you around. Let me know
what you think of the Kautz Vinyards idea.
Your (Oh, so distant) Cousin Larry Kautz
Subj: Couts Geneology
Date: 99-02-28 07:43:36 EST
From: majec@wcoil.com
(martha j couts)
Hello, My name is Martha Couts.
My ex-husband was Lee Ray Couts.
His grandfather was Clarence Sr.
Van Wert County Ohio. Is there
any chance that this branch is
related to your branch? My son
has done the work for one side
of my family, but I don't think
he's had time to do too much
on the Couts side. Very interested
in what you might think of the
possibility of being related. Thanks.
Name: Arthur Couts
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington, Pa.
Time: 1999-02-07 14:08:27
Comments: We are the only
Couts family in our town.I'd like
to know where and how our family
got here
Name: Doug White
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Camden, SC
Time: 1999-02-02 02:42:18
Comments: Looking for my
Kautz ancestors from
Brown County, Ohio
Name: Jennifer Whiteford,
jenzbooks@alltel.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rural Valley,
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-01-17 06:56:12
Comments: Great website! I am
descended from Michael Couts
who lived in Washington Co.,
Pennsylvania. He had a daughter
Lorena Bell Couts who married
Edward Stephen Byers. They
were my gr gr grandparents. I
haven't done much research on
them yet but do plan to in the future.
Will forward more info. when I get it!
Name: Thomas P. Kouts,
tomnmary@midamer.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in Evansville, In
Time: 1998-12-30 00:31:00
Comments: Didn't know you
had a web page, quess I never
looked. Great grandfather was born
in Kouts, In. Have been there
several times. Also have attended
1 Kautz, katz, Kouts reunion.
Name: Charles Stigberg,
phrolic@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hampton, Virginia - USA
Time: 1998-12-01 21:45:41
Comments: Hi - I'm a native of
Hampton, VA - descendent of
Fred M. Kautz, my grandfather.
His brothers were Charles and
Earl. Fred M. Kautz was born
1898 died 1964 in Hampton, VA.
Buried in Parklawn Cemetery,
Hampton, VA near his brothers.
His father (my great grandfather
Kautz) is in Oakland Cemetery
in Hampton, VA. He immigrated
from Germany. It is my
understanding their name was
originally preceded by "Von" but
they dropped it to conform more
to other American names. My
mother, Margaret Kautz married
my father (a Swede) thus the
different last name.
Name: Arthur C. Kouts,
ack13@ix.netcom.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-21 04:05:59
Comments: Born in Arizona,
Father born in Colorado, Grandfather
born at Kouts, Indiana 1872.
Would like to hear from you if
you can give me more information
on the family.
Name: Andreas Kautz
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stolzalpe, Austria
Time: 1998-11-19 12:29:07
Comments: I'm very surprised.
There're lotsa Kautz' all 'round
the world. I always thought, that
my family is the only family with
the name "Kautz". Very funny.
Name: Caleb Couts
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oskaloosa, IA
Time: 1998-11-12 23:27:07
Name: COUTTS, jarobco@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-12 20:02:16
Comments: Hi there. My name is
Robert Andrew COUTTS. My
father was born in the Shetland
Islands and the story is that there
were three brothers who set sail
one day to do a spot of fishing
out from the coast of Norway.
They got caught in a storm and
were washed ashore on the coast
of the Shetland Isles. There
surname was spelt either KUTZ,
KHUTZ or KUTZE and over many
years changed to it's prescent
form of COUTTS. How true
this story is I don't know but if
anyone reading this have
connections with the
COUTTS FAMILIES of
Shetland please e-mail me.
You have a great page, very
interesting. Regards Robert Coutts
Name: Eli Nordstrom,
elinordstrom@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rector, PA -- Descendent
of Virginia and Tuscarawas County
Ohio Couts and Chadwell
Families
Time: 1998-10-10 03:18:41
Comments: What a wonderful website.
The dedication to the family is quite
apparent. I am a the ggg-grandaughter
of Wm. Peter Couts, Sr.. His Son Wm.
Peter Jr. married Phoebe Chadwell,
daughter of George and Ruth R.
[Taylor] Chadwell of VA. They
migrated to Tuscarawas County,
Ohio where their son John Chadwell
Couts married Mary Emaline Little,
and to this union my grandmother,
Wilma Elizabeth Couts was born.
I am willing to share information
with anyone interested, and would
love to find "long lost" relatives!
mnbns lives here!!!
Name: Elizabeth Foshaug,
elizabethfoshuag@mailexcite.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Hudsonville, MI
Time: 1998-10-03 15:05:47
Comments: Do you know of a
nywhere I could obtain a copy
of the book: The Descendants of
John Jacob Koutz and Sarah E. Christlieb?
Name: James Russell Koutz,
wildchild_koutz@yahoo.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Alma, Michigan
Time: 1998-09-19 02:49:35
Comments: Well someone in
our family told us about this.
we were excited to find out things
and would be really interested to
hear more about what goes on.
Alicia Walker has attended our
Koutz family reunion in Michigan.
My grandfather was Edmun Koutz,
and his wife was Sara (Steele) Koutz
from Elwell, Michigan. If possible
please e-mail us some information about
anything that is going to be going on
in the near future. It would be greatly
appreciated. Sincerly,
James Russell Koutz and family
Name: David J. Kautz, dkautz@pce.net
Website: Dragon's Home
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-09-16 19:15:58
Comments: Originally from
Youngstown, OH GGGrandfather -
August Kautz, Union Army,
Battle of the Crater, Petersburg,
VA (they still remember the
name down there after 120yrs!!!)
GGrandfather - Adolf Alexander
Grandfather - Daniel Donald
Father - Henry George Repeating
family names - George, Daniel,
Henry August Kautz had a brother
that went west to Oregon after
Civil war, most family history lost
when Grandfather was orphand
at 8 yrs old.
Name: ERNEST R. KAUTZ,
ERNIEL38K@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ST. LOUIS MO. 63138
Time: 1998-09-15 04:05:09
Comments: IS IT POSABEL TO
GET COPY OF FAIMLY TREE
INFORMATION PLEASE
FATHER TRYING TO DO HIS
NAME ERNEST L. KAUTZ
Name: Robert Leo Cannon (Kautz),
kautz@swbell.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Independence, Missouri
Time: 1998-07-31 01:55:00
Comments: I am working on my
family tree and looking for relatives.
My dad was Francis Leo Kautz,
born in Stillwater Okla., His dad
was John Jacob Kautz, born in
Oklahoma in 1891 His
dad was John George Kautz,
born in Strausberg Germany
in 1850, I believe, but I will
have to verify this at a later date.
Subject: Couts
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:16:57 EDT
Dear Barbara,
I wrote you a little earlier about the
Couts Family Association and my son-in-
law's grandmother. Millie (Moore)
Bishop told me that her mother was Jesse
Forest/Forrest Couts, b. December
1885, Newcomerstown, Ohio,
d. Sep. 9, 1970,
Redlands, San Bernardino Co.,
Calif. Jesse's husband was
Newton Miller Moore,
Sr. b. Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown,
Ohio, d. October 1968, Riverside,
Riverside Co., Calif. Both Jesse and
Newton are buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Redlands, San
Bernardino Co., Ca.
Millie further stated that Jesse
Forest/Forrest (Couts) Moore had two
brothers: Smith Couts and Charles
Couts. Unfortunately, she was
unable totell me whether they
were younger or older than Jesse.
Does this help a little more
with identifying from which
Couts family Jesse came? Any
help you can extend would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Connie Sloan Ruffley
Subj: John Couts and Rebecca Little
Date: 99-02-23 01:38:51 EST
From: ruffley@earthlink.net (robert ruffley)
Hi, I wrote you several months ago re:
Jessie Forest Couts (b. 1 Dec. 1885,
Newcomerstown, OH, d. 29 Sep.
1968, Riverside, CA) and her husband
Newton Miller Moore, Sr. (b. 25
Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown, OH,
d. 7 Oct. 1968, Riverside, CA).
Just the other day, I received Jessie's
death certificate which said
that her father was John Couts and
mother was Rebecca Little, both born
Ohio. This John Couts was probably
born between 1845-1860, depending on
how large his family was and
where Jessie was in birth-order.
I'm sorry that I don't have any
more info. on John Couts and
Rebecca Little. If you know
of anyone who is researching
this family, please let me know.
Thank you. Connie Ruffley
sarawick@juno.com
From: jilliancapri@webtv.net
(marilyn Couts)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998
Subject: history of Couts Family
I am the wife of Arthur R.
Couts, Jr. age 48 and I have
a son Arthur R. Couts 111
age 26 and he has a
daughter named Jillian
Capri Couts age 3.
Their are generations I can
go back to but at this time I
will wait for you to respond
if you feel it may be necessary.
The only Couts family
we ever knew of is our immediate
family all from little Washington, Pa.
This is very interesting to me
and looking forward in hearing
from you. Marilyn A. Couts
Weigant & Associates
Peter Weigant General Agent
c/o Marilyn Couts Offce Manager
From: "Douglas R White"
Subject: Kautz Genealogy
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 1998 15:49
I am looking for information
on my Kautz ancestors. I am
decended from Fredrick
Sebastian Kautz b 21 oct 1804,
who emigrated to Ohio.
Any information you can give
me or anyone you could refer
me to would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Doug White
From: Gidggette@aol.com
Subject: Sought the couts family
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:56:52 EDT
I am a part of the couts family
am grandmother is betty couts
wolff.her father was Charles
Couts and we are located
in uniontown Ohio.
We have been doing
work on the family tree for a
long time. we have found out
that there are many ways of
saying the name and many
ways to spell the name
and we are all related
to one another now matter
the spelling. I am sure that
my grand mother would
love to get some info form
you or to share the info we
have gathered I found a relative
by the name of Michael Coats
he works for n.a.s.a as the commander
of the shuttle. please contact
me or any of the following address
bettywolff (this is my grandmother
Betty Wolff)dwolff5153
(my mother Darlene Wolff, Betty's Daughter)
gidggette (Gidget Wolff, that's me)
I hope to hear from you soon. GIDGET
Subj: Jacob Kuntz (Counts) descendants
Date: 98-12-03 11:19:17 EST
From: dlytton@primenet.com (WDC GenWeb)
To: wdc-genweb@rootsweb.com
Some descendants of Jacob Kuntz (Counts):
http://www.primenet.com/~dlytton/wdc/z0000357.html
We don't have any dates for Jacob,
born in Germany, the main focus of
this chart is his grandson John Counts
Jr born about 1765 and died Oct 1 1843
in Russell Co VA. Surnames found in
this chart are:
Amburgey, Banner, Colley, Counts,
Haynes, Jessee, Kelly, Kiser, Kuntz,
Long, Magdeline, Mattox, Rasnake,
Reynolds, Smith and Willard.
From: "Ron and Jennifer Bailey"
Subject: Re: Your Couts line
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:14:35 -0700
The Couts is a very distant line
that married into a line that
connects to another line that
eventually connects to the
Cooper family which is my
main line. Here is where it connects:
1 Isaac CONDIT b: 05 Jun 1796 d: 18 Feb 1840
. +Catherine COOPER b: 17 Jun 1798 m: 07 Oct 1817 d: 12 Feb 1876 Father: Ephriam Cooper Mother: Margaret Van Voorhees
.... 2 David CONDIT b: 08 Jul 1818
.... 2 Caroline CONDIT b: 05 Feb 1821
.... 2 Rebecca CONDIT b: 12 Jul 1823
.... 2 Ephraim CONDIT b: 29 Jul 1826
.... 2 Eunice CONDIT b: 09 Nov 1830 d: 06 Oct 1873
........ +John MCCREARY b: 14 Jun 1832 m: 10 Apr 1851 d: 28 Oct 1906 Father: Thomas McCreary Mother: Mary Henry
.......... 3 Pulaski Fulton MCCREARY b: 01 Apr 1852 in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio d: Oct 1918
.............. +Olive May BRAUNELLAR b: 22 Feb 1862 in Findlay, Ohio m: 01 Dec 1881 d: 23 Jun 1952 in Blough Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Indiana Father: Augustus Braunellar Mother: Louisa J.
................ 4 Zenith Demott MCCREARY b: 05 Jan 1883 in Miami County, Indiana d: 21 Apr 1962
.................... +Bertha WHITE b: 23 Jul 1886 in Starke County, Indiana m: 28 Jan 1905 d: 30 Nov 1975 in Peru, Indiana Father: Jesse Perry White Mother: Esther Jane Downing
...................... 5 Ralph Leon MCCREARY b: 05 Nov 1906 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 31 Oct 1967 in Peru, Indiana
.......................... +Ruth SHERRY b: 01 Jun 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana m: 21 Apr 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana d: Apr 1978 in Peru, Indiana
...................... 5 Wilma May MCCREARY
.......................... +Kenneth L. KINNEY b: 11 Dec 1904 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana d: 17 Mar 1984
...................... 5 [2] Zenith LaVerne MCCREARY b: 04 Sep 1910 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 29 Jul 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana
.......................... +Marie SPAULDING
...................... *2nd Wife of [2] Zenith LaVerne McCreary:
.......................... +Bernice COLVILLE
...................... 5 Gerald Verdene MCCREARY b: 25 Jan 1913 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana d: 10 Dec 1975 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
.......................... +Phyllis HINES
...................... 5 [3] Clara Esther MCCREARY
.......................... +Roy WALLICK
...................... *2nd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +Oscar William MANNIES Father: Mother:
...................... *3rd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +William H. OSBORN Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Paul MCCREARY b: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana d: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
................ 4 Iva Frances MCCREARY b: 09 Dec 1884 in Gilead, Indiana d: 05 Jun 1978 in Countryside Place, Knox County, Indiana
.................... +William Samuel HARTMAN b: 23 Aug 1884 in Burr Oak, Indiana m: 28 Mar 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 26 Apr 1937 in Holland, Michigan Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Sylvia Belle HARTMAN
.......................... +Arthur E. HAMMAN d: 21 Feb 1961 in Galesburg Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois
...................... 5 Esther Lorine HARTMAN
.......................... +Louis Mental DAVIS b: 31 Oct 1902 in English Lake, Indiana d: 03 Jun 1982 in Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox, Indiana Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Donald Levi HARTMAN b: 25 Mar 1913 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 01 Jun 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan
...................... 5 May Elizabeth HARTMAN b: 24 May 1915 in Plymouth, Indiana d: Aug 1992 in Knox, Indiana
.......................... +Everett KEISER b: 28 Feb 1913 in Knox, Indiana m: 22 Sep 1935 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 09 Apr 1994 in Knox, Indiana
............................. 6 [7] Adeline Joyce KEISER
................................ +Robert COUTS
................................... 7 [6] Mark COUTS
....................................... +Rebecca Lou KETCHAM
................................... *2nd Wife of [6] Mark Couts:
....................................... +Linda GRIFFO
......................................... 8 Rachel Amanda COUTS
......................................... 8 Allison Renee COUTS
................................... 7 Cindy COUTS
................................... 7 Sherri COUTS
................................... 7 Kristy COUTS
................................... 7 Mary Carol COUTS
............................. *2nd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Fred CLEVELAND
............................. *3rd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Edgar TONGES
................ 4 John Carl MCCREARY b: 23 Jun 1887 in Miami County, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1977 in Plymouth, Indiana
.................... +Verne O'BREWER b: 19 Jan 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana m: 15 Apr 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 20 Jun 1980 in South Bend, Indiana Father: Mother:
................ 4 Zella Glenna MCCREARY b: 10 Jan 1889 d: 31 Oct 1968
.................... +Oscar RIMER b: 05 May 1890 m: 27 May 1911 in Cluver, Indiana d: 19 Jun 1975 ................ 4 Cleo Myrtle MCCREARY b: 23 Nov 1890 in Burr Oak, Indiana d: 23 Jul 1982 in Longmont, Colorado
.................... +Orpha R. SMITH b: 09 Apr 1898 m: 23 Mar 1918
................ 4 Charles Augustus MCCREARY b: 20 Aug 1894 in Gilead, Indiana d: 29 Nov 1982 in Coldwater, Michigan
.................... +Lucretia Davis PRYSE b: 20 Aug 1895 in Beattyville, Kentucky m: 20 Aug 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1950 in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana ................ 4 Robert Grant MCCREARY b: 04 Mar 1898 d: 28 Apr 1972 in Riverside Hospital, Riverside, California
.................... +Sarah Mabelle PIPPENGER b: 31 Jul 1895 m: 30 Sep 1932
................ 4 Golda MCCREARY b: 27 Jan 1901 d: Abt. 1931
.................... +Hally HOLDERREAD b: Abt. 1898
.......... 3 Julia Mary Cathrine MCCREARY b: 19 Jul 1853 d: Abt. 1931
.............. +Homer CARPENTER b: Abt. 1851 m: 17 Jul 1883 d: Abt. 1915
................ 4 Irene CARPENTER
................ 4 Mary Katherine CARPENTER
................ 4 Minnie Delle CARPENTER b: 04 Nov 1884 in Miami County, Indiana d: 15 Sep 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana
.................... +John Edward ACKENHUSEN b: 30 Sep 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois m: 07 Jun 1911 in Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana d: 25 Nov 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana
................ 4 Lida Eunice CARPENTER b: 24 Aug 1888
.................... +Jack TRUAX
.......... 3 Emma Reilla MCCREARY b: 20 Dec 1856
.............. +William SHEARER m: 07 Aug 1879
................ 4 Nina SHEARER
.................... +James HOLDERMAN
.......... 3 Minerva Ruth MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1861
.............. +Cyrus H. FREEMAN m: 25 Jun 1882
................ 4 Howard FREEMAN
.................... +IVY
................ 4 Eunice FREEMAN
.................... +John STUTZMAN
................ 4 Dale FREEMAN
.......... 3 Henry Christian MCCREARY b: 13 Sep 1862
................ 4 Herman MCCREARY
.................... +MATTIE
................ 4 Hazel MCCREARY
.................... +Lloyd EGER
................ 4 Hiram MCCREARY
.................... +CARRIE
................ 4 John MCCREARY
.................... +BELLE
.......... 3 Frederic George MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1865
.............. +LILLIAN m: in Elkhart, Indiana
.......... 3 Hettie Ann MCCREARY b: 03 Mar 1867
.............. +ARMSTRONG
................ 4 Bessie ARMSTRONG
.................... +FISH
................ 4 Ethel ARMSTRONG
.................... +HALL
................ 4 Russel ARMSTRONG
.......... 3 [19] Minnie Elma MCCREARY b: 14 May 1869
.............. +CRANE
................ 4 Eunice CRANE
.................... +Jack CRUM
................ 4 Alma CRANE
.......... *2nd Husband of [19] Minnie Elma McCreary:
.............. +RIVES
.......... 3 Walter Franklin MCCREARY b: 31 Aug 1871
.......... 3 Eunice Lai MCCREARY b: 30 Jun 1873 d: 13 Aug 1873
Jen Bailey bailey@initco.net
Subject: John Couts
Barb, I just accessed http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/choosea.asp
for Land Patent Search in Ohio
for Couts. I found a John Couts,
but don't have Java enabled on
my computer so can't access the file when it says
ORDER. Have you looked at
the Land and Patents for Couts?
favor and tune into
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/response.asp
see what it says about where John's
land was in Sept. 1844. You may have
to use the first address and go
through the who process. LAUNA
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you
E-mail me!
Go Back to Couts Main page
Subject: [COUTS] Christian Couts
To: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
Hi,
I am researching Christian Couts of
Scotch descent who served three
years in the American army during the
Revolutionary war. He moved from
Pennsylvania to Crawford County,
Ohio in 1821. He had a son Henry, born
July 4, 1810 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
Henry married Sarah Ann
Peterman on August 25, 1833. They lived
in Liberty Township, Ohio.
Their children were:
Samuel - born April 10, 1834
David - born November 4, 1835
John A. - born October 2, 1837
William H. H. - born March 15, 1840
Barbara Ellen - Born March 18, 1842 -
my great grandmother
Jacob - born March 3, 1844
Jeremiah B. - born March 12, 1846
Frances - born July 18, 1848
Hiram Andrew - born November 6, 1849
Eliza Ann - born April 7, 1852
Sanford - born September 21, 1854
Charles Fremont - born March 29, 1857
Christian is buried in the Crall Cemetery
in Liberty Township. The
cemetery record states he was born in
1775 and died 1830. He is listed
with Mary, apparently his wife who
died November 5, 1834.
I would like to obtain information on
Christian and Henry so I can join
the DAR. I have information on
Barbara Ellen that I can share with
anyone that is interested.
Thank you,
Carol Ferguson
From: "carolyn"
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 20:19:55 -0500
Subject: [COUTS] Samuel Cootes of Rockingham Co VA
Resent-From: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
My ancestor is Samuel Cootes
b. 11/15/1792 Berks Co PA; d.
1882 Rockingham Co VA
m. Emily Graham 1818 Rock. Co, dau of John and Margaret Boyd
Graham. 1st record in VA is marriage of sister Hannah
Coutts, father Jacob Coutts, to Joseph Buchanan in City of
Richmond in 1814. Location and info about Samuel can be
found at http://cootes.com
Father of Samuel is Jacob Cootes Known children: Jacob jr.
b. abt 1800: m. abt 1827 Maria Louisa Vandersloot in PA, d.
Hardy Co WVA 1855 ; Margaret m. Jacob Billheimer 1830 Rock.
Co; Mary m. Isaac M. Johnson/ston 1823 Rock. Co VA; Hannah
m. 1 Andrew Stroup/b/raub abt 1808 PA; 2 Joseph Buchanan
1814 Richmond City VA; 3 George Dove 1930 Rock. Co VA; 4
John McLaughlin 1834 Rock. Co VA; Elizabeth m. 1 ?Patton 2
William Kemp Gailey 1831 Rock Co VA; Edith b. abt 1810 m.
John Rice 1832 Rock. Co VA;:Reuben W. b abt 1806 and Samuel.
I think that Jacob Cootes is a descendant of Nicholas Kutz
of Berks Co and a son of his son Thomas- the Jacob who
married Catherine Roth/Rhoads and later moved to
Northumberland Co PA. Would love to hear if I'm right or
wrong. Carolyn Cootes
Anyone researching Cootes in Rockingham, contact me-we're
family. Carolyn Cootes
From: Tim E Barnes
Subject: [COUTS] Roll-Call
Resent-Message-ID:
To: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
Resent-From: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
X-Mailing-List: archive/latest/7
X-Loop: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
Resent-Sender: COUTS-L-request@rootsweb.com
Hi,
here goes
1.Lorenzo D. Coats-Rebecca McAllister
m.5/13/1862 in Owens Co. Indiana
2.Eva Belle Coates(1874-1911)-Samuel
McClellen Rea(1864-1947) both of
Indiana
m.1895 in Terre Haute Indiana
2. Mary R. Coates
3.Fern Ellen Rea(1906-1977)-Paul Edgar
Barnes(1905-1990) born Indiana
both died in MI
(Daughter of Eva Belle)
Any help would be great
Thanks,Tim B.
From: "Beverly"
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:40:01 -0600
Subject: [COUTS] Coots Roll Call
Resent-Sender: COUTS-L-request@rootsweb.com
My Coots:
Andrew Coots b.1862 AL d.8-1-1930 AR
wife Eliza J. "Etter" Bagwell b.1872 AR d.1-4-1958 AR
1.Iva m. Tom Ware (have children)
2.Katie
3.Vada
4.James Wesley b.12-18-1892 m.
Louella Teague (have children)
5.Squire Franklin 1897 m. Dora E.
Galloway (have Children
6.Ida Pearl 1-15-1899 m. Lawrence
Columbus Galloway (Mine) (have
descendants)
7. George Dexter b.1902
8. Ada b.1907 m. ? Kirkland
9. Zada b.1907
10.Othal b.12-16-1909 d. 11-1986
11.Eugene b.1910
-----------------------------------------------
Land records for Andrew and Eliza J. Bagwell are from Baxter Co., AR.
Subject: Eva Belle Couts Subject: Eva Belle Couts
From: Tim E Barnes
Hi, I see you have a listing for Couts in the Indiana
area. Do you happen to have anything on an
Eva B. Couts? I belive her middle name was Belle.
I have been looking for Some time for info on her.
The only thing I have at the moment is that she
was born in Owen Co. Indiana on Oct. 5, 1874.
She died Sept. 29, 1911. She was married to Samuel
McClellen Rea. Her father was Lorenza D. Couts
Her Mother was Febecca McAllister. I imagine this
is a typo, and think maybe it was Rebecca McAllister.
I am still not sure of Eve Belles last name. On my
Grandmothers SSDI she was listed as Eva Belle Coates.
However my grandma listed my ggrandfathers last
name as MCullen on her SS app. So she has a history
of less than perfect spelling. The thing that leads me
to believe it is actually Couts is the above and that
most of the info came from her death Cert. and as
such may be a little more likely to be accurate.
Well that's what I have, If you can help I would be
very greatful, and of course I can share info about
her offspring if you want. Thanks agian.
Tim B. Bloodally@Juno.com
Name: Nancy Arendsee NArendsee@aol.com
Referred by: AOL Comments: I'm descended
from Barbara Koutz b.unknown, d.8/26/1843
in Somerset Co., PA. She married Andrew
Blocher. Her parents were Michael Koutz
and Barbara. Do you have any information
on this family? Thanks, Nancy
Name: Diane M. Kautz jloo@wwnet.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Canton, MI (near Detroit)
Comments: Just starting to look into
my genealogy, any hints on how to get
started? My father (Floyd) was the son of
Roy (born in Germany) and Carrie (born
in Chicago?). My family has received mailings
from Kautz Vineyards in the past. They are
hosting the 2000 Kautz Family Reunion, Murphy, CA
Name: Ron Couch ewaltman@magnolia.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Vicksburg, MS
Comments: Hi. I wanted to ask about a
possible connection to the Couts/Kautz line.
My 7 ggrandfather, Jacob Couch, who died
in 1797, in Green Co. TN, has been eluding
our family for 30 years. The Couch clan after
Jacob is documented to death, but we have
found no wife or parents for Jacob. Is there a
Couts/Kautz who might have been his father?
He would have to have been in the part of VA
that is now eastern TN in the late 1600's or early
1700's. Help us and we will love you forever.
From: hadkins hadkins@uswest.net Subject:
Couts family in Ohio
OHIO COUTSES, ARE YOU READY? My name I
s Holly Couts Adkins born in Canton, Ohio the
daughter of Harry Gifford Couts, born
Newcomerstown, Ohio. Our family has
been in Tuscarawas County, Ohio for 200
years. My grandfather was Ernest Ray Couts
born February 23, 1889; grandmother was Hollis
Elma Stoffer Couts, born June 20, 1891.
Newcomerstown, Ohio . My great grandfather
was William Van Buren Couts born February 1, 1836
in Newcomerstown, Ohio and great grandmother
was Martha Postel who was his second marriage.
William Van Buren Couts was also married to
Mary Casteel.
My great, great grandfather was James Couts born
May 4, 1808 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and was
married to Rebecca Wilson.
My great, great, great grandfather was William Couts
born November 23, 1780 in New Jersey and married
Jane Hougey from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. We
were told that he migrated to Tuscarawas County
in a Scottish ox cart as a very young man and was
of Scottish heritage.
My fathers immeditate family is as follows: My father
had several brothers: Russell Couts, Jim Couts, David
Couts and Bill Couts all of whom are deceased.
His sisters were Hazel Couts Jones, Kay Couts, Erma
Couts all of whom are deceased with one living sister,
Gladys Couts Sewell. She resides in Ohio. All of my
father's siblings stayed in Ohio except my father who
moved his family to Birmingham, Alabama in 1952.
I will forward any further information my family has
for your records. I have more information about my
grandfather's siblings, but I will have to find it. We
do have published information (book) dating the
family in Tuscarawas County, Ohio back to the early
1800s. This Couts family is of Scottish decent which
can be traced to Scotland several centuries BC.
Until reading your site, I had never heard the name
associated with being German. All very interesting.
Feel free to give out my email address to those
wanting information. I will send more when I have t
ime. Holly Couts Adkins
Subj: Couts Family in Ohio
From: tcdcbc01@bright.net (Terry & Diana Couts & Family)
I just found this site tonight on impulse.
Haven't looked over much at this point,
but I'll just share a small bit of my info, and if
it fits with this site, people can contact me.
My father, Lee Ray Couts, from
Van Wert, OH started doing family research
about 7-8 years ago. My dad
got cancer and died about three years ago.
I took over the family genealogy
info. from dad just before his death. My
dad's Couts family came from the
Couts' out of Tuscarawas County, Ohio
from the early 1900's I think
(pulling this all from my faulty memory at
this point in time). The family line
I come from came from Pennsylvania,
and before that, I forget, I need to review
my books of information. I am too tired to
recall tonight, but I have reams of info.
On family from early 1900's to present,
with all the family members and branches.
Not so much going back in time, which
I would like to connect back to sometime
in near future. Anyone wishing to share
and exchange data is welcome to contact
me at tcdcbc01@bright.net Please no
spam or other advertisements and junk mail.
Terry B. Couts - 1951
Subj: re/Kautz ancestors
Date: 99-10-26 11:17:55 EDT
From: budighd@clear.lakes.com (Herbert and Donna Budig)
Good morning, I am Donna Budig, 955 Barney St.
Owatonna, MN 55060, my e-mail address is
budighd@clear.lakes.com My grandfather was
Emil Kautz, born Sept. 3, 1884 in Stillwater, MN he
died June 16, 1952. His fathers name was
Fred Kautz, born April 12, 1856 in Germany
& died Nov.12, 1932 I believe the family were from
Pomerania, Germany. My aunt has alot of the
history written down.Would you have any info
regarding this family ? Would appreciate
hearing from you. Thanks Donna
http://genforum.
genealogy.com/huey/messages/139.html
HUEY, COUTS , NJ>OH abt. 1817
Posted by: Eli Nordstrom Date: May 08, 1999 at 18:26:44
of 218
I am seeking more information on Jane HUEY
(1783-1865) She was thought to be Pennsylvania
Dutch. Jane married William COUTS and lived in
Sussex County, NJ. Around 1817 they migrated
to Guernsey County, OH with seven children.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/sdquery007.html
I am seeking information on FARAN SHERIDAN COATES
(d. 23 Nov 1940) or his descendents. He moved to
San Diego prior to May of 1918 from Ohio(probably ~
1902-1903). In 1918 his address was "RFD #4, San Diego".
He was married to CORA NEEL (d. 24 Dec 1959) on
May 7, 1902 and had one son, HERBERT NEEL COATES
(b. 29 July, 1903, d. 17 Jan 1956) Herbert Neel Coates
was thought to have one daughter MYRL COATES. Myrl
was said to have moved to northern California. FARAN,
CORA, and HERBERT are thought to be all buried in the
San Diego area. FARAN was born with his last name
spelled COUTS, but had his name changed. His parents
were JOHN CHADWELL COUTS and MARY
EMALINE LITTLE, from Irish Ridge, Guernsey County,
Ohio. Thank you for helping me find information on my
Grandmother's lost brother and his family..
Subj: Couts Surname in OHIO
Date: 99-10-02 23:29:35 EDT
From: boddie@pacbell.net (Benjamin S. Miller)
I have an Ida B. Couts in my line that married William
A. Booth. Ida B. Couts lived in either Coshocton Co.
or Tuscarawas Co. in Ohio. William A. Booth was
born 21 Jul 1867, he and Ida married 9 Jul 1899 and
he died Oct 1947 in Coshocton Co. Ohio. he is buried
in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown Tuscarawas
Co. Ohio. I hope that this will help you in some way! Ben Miller
Name: Maribeth Kouts
mbkouts@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, GA
Comments: Please keep me informed of Kouts
family(ies) events. Thank you very much!
Name: Nellie Kautz Wilkerson
123winest@concentric.net
From: Hampton, VA
Time: 1999-06-26 23:42:44
Comments: My father was Frederick Matthews
Kautz, born in Hampton, Virignia on December
5, 1898. I am the youngest of ten girls and one
boy, born to Federick's wife, Laura Belle Merrill
Kautz. Daddy's family is originally from Germany.
Could we be related? Nell
couts@iline.com Michael Couts Referred by:
Just Surfed On In From: Ft Myers, Florida
Comments: My family came from Penn., around
Pittsburg, I was told. My great great grand-dad
was the only survivor after an indian masacare.
My great grand-dad then moved to Toledo,
Ohio to work in the oil refinerys.
Could we fit into your tree???
Name: Jim Snider jsnider@iname.com
Website: 13th Dimension From: Buffalo, NY
Comments: I'm looking for the Kautz family
who lived in Clarence, NY, throughout the '60s,
'70s, & '80s, on Bank Street. I don't know if
they're still living in Clarence today, although I
know that they sold their Bank Street home
and moved on. They had three sons, I believe,
Henry,David, & Peter. Peter, I think, is living
in Ithaca and runs a martial arts academy. The
parents, Henry & Barbara, may still be living
in Clarence, although they might have moved
south when allthe kids got married and moved
away to start families of their own.
Subject: Countz, Augusta Co., VA
http://www.gendex.com/users/mcount/count/d0027/g0000007.html#I2116
GEORGE COUNTZ BIRTH: AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2116
Family 1: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ 1.+ELIZABETH
COUNTZ ELIZABETH COUNTZ BIRTH: 1765,
AUGUSTA CO., VIRGINIA DEATH: 1786,
GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2109
Father: GEORGE COUNTZ
Mother: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ
Family 1: JACOB ALLEN ALBERT
MARRIAGE: 22 APR 1783, AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA JENNIE ALBERT
BIRTH: REFN: FTJ#7627 Father: JACOB
ALLEN ALBERT
Mother: ELIZABETH COUNTZ
Family 1: JOHN COOKE MARRIAGE:
5 NOV 1805, MONROE CTY., W. VIRGINIA
centaur@cct.infi.net
I'm looking for more information about Coutts history. I see our names
are very close (less the "T") Love to hear from you Kevin Coutts
From: "David Brandeberry" <31505g@bright.net>
Subject: Looking for more Couts families.
Hello, My name is Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry.
I am looking for information on my father's family.
He was Dale Couts born in Kendalville, Indiana
January 1928. His father was Ora H. Couts and his
father was Joshua Couts. I only know of three cousins
on my dad's side of the family and I would
love to find some other relatives if we have any.
My father recently passed away on February 10th of
this year. If you have any info it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry
Researching Johannes CUNTZE and wife
Catherine STOEVER. He was born 1706
in Germany and died about 1777 in Augusta County.
The family name was later spelled KUNCE when
son Nicholas resided in Frederick County,
Virginia. The family moved to Orange County, North Carolina and
eventually by the end of the 18th century to Eastern Tennessee. Does
anyone have any information about this family?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE ADRRESS YOUR REPLY TO:
brendae@comsource.net (Brenda Evans)
Subject: KAUTZ Family
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Hi. Noticed your query about the KAUTZ family and wonder if we might be
researching the same family? Here is a brief run-down of what I have thus far:
Descendants of: Johann "Hans" George Kautz
1 Johann "Hans" George Kautz b. 1705 Margraviate Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d.
26 Jan 1745 GER
m. 28 Nov 1730 Lichtenau, Germany Anna Barbara Wuertz b. 1706 Margraviate
Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d. 01 Sep 1785 Friesburg, Salem Co., NJ
2 Johann George (Coutch) Kautz b. 03 Mar 1735 Helmlingen, GER d. 09 Jul
1798 Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., NJ
m. Anna Marie (Barbara?) Fix? b. ca. 1738 Germany? d. 01 Sep 1785
3 Johann Adam Kautz b. 25 Mar 1763 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
3 Anna Barbara Kautz b. 10 Oct 1765 Salem Co., NJ d. 26 Jun 1852
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
m. 1785 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm
Ilgen b. 15 Oct 1759 Hechlingen, Markgrafschaft Anspach, GER d. 20 Aug 1823
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
4 Hannah Ilgen b. 11 Apr 1786 Cohensey, Salem Co., NJ d. 1786
Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" Ilgen b. 12 Oct 1787 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. aft. 1860 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
m. ca. 1805 Salem Luth. Church, Centre Co., PA Jacob (Bauer)
Bower b. ca. 1782 Berks Co., PA d. ca. 1843/4 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
4 Elizabeth Ilgen b. 26 Apr 1790 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co.,
NJ d. 15 Jun 1854 Centre Co., PA
m. 04 Nov 1806 PA Philip Bastian (Moser) Musser b. 27 Aug 1785
Linn Twp., Northampton Co., PA d. 28 Nov 1829 Millheim, Centre Co., PA
4 Anna Margareta Ilgen b. 06 Apr 1793 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem
Co., NJ d. 06 Aug 1859
m. Thomas Furst
4 Johann "John" Christoph Wilhelm Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1795 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Catharina (Catherine) Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1797 Cohensey, Salem Co.,
NJ
m. Johannes "John" Bower b. ca. 1795 Centre Co., PA
4 Daniel "George" Emanuel Ilgen b. 11 Nov 1799 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. 12 Jul 1864 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL
m. Maria Eva "Polly" (Musser) Moser b. 1799 d. 1870
4 Christina (Christiana) Ilgen b. 09 Jul 1803 Aaronsburg, Centre
Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890
m. ___ (Schreurer) Shroyer/Schrimp?
4 Johannes "John" Michael William Ilgen b. 17 Jul 1806 Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
m. 03 Jan 1830 PA Elizabeth Bartges b. 04 Jan/Oct 1807 Penn
Hall, Centre Co., PA d. 09 Apr 1889 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
4 Lydia L. Ilgen b. 12 Jan 1810 Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA d. 23
Oct 1862 near Salona, Clinton Co., PA
m. Samuel Philip Burrell b. 14 Jan 1808 d. 12 May 1895 near
Salona, Clinton Co., PA
3 Elisabeth Kautz
m. Adam Fix
3 Margareta Kautz
m. Adam Painter
3 Unknown child Kautz
3 Unknown child Kautz
Any "hits"? Regards, John (Jack) Stewart
E-mail: johns2rt@aol.com
Home page url: http://members.aol.com/johns2rt/
From: Larry and Nancy Kautz
Subject: Several Things
Dear Barb, I see by your website
that you already got some information
about the Kautz, etc. family gathering
in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas last June.
The weekend went about as I had
expected it to go. I had a very pleasant
visit with a number of people whom I
have known only through the mails
over a period of years. Also present
were two of my children and two
grandchildren and a cousin (Ron
Kautz of Arroyo Grande, CA) who
I see only sporadically since we
became adults about 40 years ago.
Much of the time was spent
getting acquainted, so there was little
time left for genealogy. That was
fine with me. I will note that both
Darrell Kautz and Dick Kautz have
made an incredible amount of progress
in their branches of the family. Darrell
was actually able to trace his line back
from the USA through about six or
eight gernerations who lived in Russia
to its origins in Germany. Dick was
able to combine a speaking tour in
Germany with a visit to the town
(Edigheim) which his ancestors left
in about 1820. He met a few of his
distant relatives there. Dick is a
fascinating individual - a leading
researcher in a relatively new branch
of mathematics (chaos theory) with
all kinds of interests outside his field.
John and June Kautz, the hosts
for the Arkansas reunion, had done an
excellent job of planning housing and
events. Except for my own close relatives,
John and June were the only ones of the
60 or 70 people there who I had met
previously. They had visited our home
when we were living in Cincinnati
about a dozen years ago.
Now for the next reunion:
John said that you might be interested
in co-hosting a get-together in California
in the year 2000. It certainly would be
nice to get some of your family to join
us Kautzes even though you don't know
how to spell the name right. Ron Kautz
(my cousin) and his wife, Bernie, and
Ollen Kay who lives in San Diego also
mentioned an interest in co-hosting
such an event. The Kautz Vinyards
would be a wonderful site. I think that,
if Steve Kautz or some other member of
the vinyard family were to be asked,
they could make most of the plans. I
understand they do conventions of all
sizes at the vinyard's entertainment
complex. How about it?
A note about your ancestor
Teter K(C)a(o)utz(s). Are you aware
that Dietrich is a very uncommon German
name, but Dieter is a fairly common
German name. My guess is that his
name was actually Dieter Kautz. As
you have become aware, spelling was
not a strong suit for many 18th and
19th Century record-keepers. Also,
few of the German Auswanderern
(emigrants) could read and write in
German much less in English. It is
easy to see how his name could be
spelled in phonic English as Teter Couts.
In reading your newsletters,
I just discovered that Cave Couts was
a West Point graduate. It is of interest
that the best known of the American
Kautzes, Major General August
Valentine Kautz, also graduated
from West Point (in 1852). He
was stationed in the west for most
of his 40 years in the army and had
his headquarters on Angel Island in
San Francisco Bay while he was
commander of the 8th US Infantry
through much of the 1870's and 1880's.
As you continue to develop
your family history, you will want at
first to gather as much information
as you can on your relatives living
in America. You have done a
remarkable job on this so far especially
since you were able to trace their
progress from Pennsylvania to
Virginia to North Carolina and
Tennessee and to California.
Eventually, you will want to go
back to Germany for more information.
It seems likely to me that your ancestor,
Christian Kautz, and several of his sons
(Dietrich, Johannes, Hans Georg) are
the persons mentioned in Egle's Names
of Foreigners Who Took Oath of
Allegiance and in Ehmann's Die
Auswanderung in die Neuengland
-Staaten. I have never seen either
of these books, but have seen exerpts
from them and understand that some
of the entries give the names of the
towns from which the persons emigrated.
Do I remember that your ancestors
came from either Steinau or Hanau in
Hesse, Germany? In a list of 1500 Kautz
households in Germany today, I find
5 families in Hanau, but none listed
in Steinau. Your most likely source
of information will be Lutheran Church
records. The Mormon Church has
copied to microfilm the church records
of more than half of the Lutheran churches
in Germany. If you are positive of the
town where Christian and his children
came from, it will be easy to find out at
any Mormon Church whether the town's
church records have been copied and are
available for viewing. Is it time to do
that now? Enough! If you didn't notice,
I gave you two jobs to do in the above
paragraphs. I'll close now before I really
start bossing you around. Let me know
what you think of the Kautz Vinyards idea.
Your (Oh, so distant) Cousin Larry Kautz
Subj: Couts Geneology
Date: 99-02-28 07:43:36 EST
From: majec@wcoil.com
(martha j couts)
Hello, My name is Martha Couts.
My ex-husband was Lee Ray Couts.
His grandfather was Clarence Sr.
Van Wert County Ohio. Is there
any chance that this branch is
related to your branch? My son
has done the work for one side
of my family, but I don't think
he's had time to do too much
on the Couts side. Very interested
in what you might think of the
possibility of being related. Thanks.
Name: Arthur Couts
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington, Pa.
Time: 1999-02-07 14:08:27
Comments: We are the only
Couts family in our town.I'd like
to know where and how our family
got here
Name: Doug White
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Camden, SC
Time: 1999-02-02 02:42:18
Comments: Looking for my
Kautz ancestors from
Brown County, Ohio
Name: Jennifer Whiteford,
jenzbooks@alltel.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rural Valley,
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-01-17 06:56:12
Comments: Great website! I am
descended from Michael Couts
who lived in Washington Co.,
Pennsylvania. He had a daughter
Lorena Bell Couts who married
Edward Stephen Byers. They
were my gr gr grandparents. I
haven't done much research on
them yet but do plan to in the future.
Will forward more info. when I get it!
Name: Thomas P. Kouts,
tomnmary@midamer.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in Evansville, In
Time: 1998-12-30 00:31:00
Comments: Didn't know you
had a web page, quess I never
looked. Great grandfather was born
in Kouts, In. Have been there
several times. Also have attended
1 Kautz, katz, Kouts reunion.
Name: Charles Stigberg,
phrolic@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hampton, Virginia - USA
Time: 1998-12-01 21:45:41
Comments: Hi - I'm a native of
Hampton, VA - descendent of
Fred M. Kautz, my grandfather.
His brothers were Charles and
Earl. Fred M. Kautz was born
1898 died 1964 in Hampton, VA.
Buried in Parklawn Cemetery,
Hampton, VA near his brothers.
His father (my great grandfather
Kautz) is in Oakland Cemetery
in Hampton, VA. He immigrated
from Germany. It is my
understanding their name was
originally preceded by "Von" but
they dropped it to conform more
to other American names. My
mother, Margaret Kautz married
my father (a Swede) thus the
different last name.
Name: Arthur C. Kouts,
ack13@ix.netcom.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-21 04:05:59
Comments: Born in Arizona,
Father born in Colorado, Grandfather
born at Kouts, Indiana 1872.
Would like to hear from you if
you can give me more information
on the family.
Name: Andreas Kautz
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stolzalpe, Austria
Time: 1998-11-19 12:29:07
Comments: I'm very surprised.
There're lotsa Kautz' all 'round
the world. I always thought, that
my family is the only family with
the name "Kautz". Very funny.
Name: Caleb Couts
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oskaloosa, IA
Time: 1998-11-12 23:27:07
Name: COUTTS, jarobco@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-12 20:02:16
Comments: Hi there. My name is
Robert Andrew COUTTS. My
father was born in the Shetland
Islands and the story is that there
were three brothers who set sail
one day to do a spot of fishing
out from the coast of Norway.
They got caught in a storm and
were washed ashore on the coast
of the Shetland Isles. There
surname was spelt either KUTZ,
KHUTZ or KUTZE and over many
years changed to it's prescent
form of COUTTS. How true
this story is I don't know but if
anyone reading this have
connections with the
COUTTS FAMILIES of
Shetland please e-mail me.
You have a great page, very
interesting. Regards Robert Coutts
Name: Eli Nordstrom,
elinordstrom@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rector, PA -- Descendent
of Virginia and Tuscarawas County
Ohio Couts and Chadwell
Families
Time: 1998-10-10 03:18:41
Comments: What a wonderful website.
The dedication to the family is quite
apparent. I am a the ggg-grandaughter
of Wm. Peter Couts, Sr.. His Son Wm.
Peter Jr. married Phoebe Chadwell,
daughter of George and Ruth R.
[Taylor] Chadwell of VA. They
migrated to Tuscarawas County,
Ohio where their son John Chadwell
Couts married Mary Emaline Little,
and to this union my grandmother,
Wilma Elizabeth Couts was born.
I am willing to share information
with anyone interested, and would
love to find "long lost" relatives!
mnbns lives here!!!
Name: Elizabeth Foshaug,
elizabethfoshuag@mailexcite.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Hudsonville, MI
Time: 1998-10-03 15:05:47
Comments: Do you know of a
nywhere I could obtain a copy
of the book: The Descendants of
John Jacob Koutz and Sarah E. Christlieb?
Name: James Russell Koutz,
wildchild_koutz@yahoo.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Alma, Michigan
Time: 1998-09-19 02:49:35
Comments: Well someone in
our family told us about this.
we were excited to find out things
and would be really interested to
hear more about what goes on.
Alicia Walker has attended our
Koutz family reunion in Michigan.
My grandfather was Edmun Koutz,
and his wife was Sara (Steele) Koutz
from Elwell, Michigan. If possible
please e-mail us some information about
anything that is going to be going on
in the near future. It would be greatly
appreciated. Sincerly,
James Russell Koutz and family
Name: David J. Kautz, dkautz@pce.net
Website: Dragon's Home
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-09-16 19:15:58
Comments: Originally from
Youngstown, OH GGGrandfather -
August Kautz, Union Army,
Battle of the Crater, Petersburg,
VA (they still remember the
name down there after 120yrs!!!)
GGrandfather - Adolf Alexander
Grandfather - Daniel Donald
Father - Henry George Repeating
family names - George, Daniel,
Henry August Kautz had a brother
that went west to Oregon after
Civil war, most family history lost
when Grandfather was orphand
at 8 yrs old.
Name: ERNEST R. KAUTZ,
ERNIEL38K@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ST. LOUIS MO. 63138
Time: 1998-09-15 04:05:09
Comments: IS IT POSABEL TO
GET COPY OF FAIMLY TREE
INFORMATION PLEASE
FATHER TRYING TO DO HIS
NAME ERNEST L. KAUTZ
Name: Robert Leo Cannon (Kautz),
kautz@swbell.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Independence, Missouri
Time: 1998-07-31 01:55:00
Comments: I am working on my
family tree and looking for relatives.
My dad was Francis Leo Kautz,
born in Stillwater Okla., His dad
was John Jacob Kautz, born in
Oklahoma in 1891 His
dad was John George Kautz,
born in Strausberg Germany
in 1850, I believe, but I will
have to verify this at a later date.
Subject: Couts
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:16:57 EDT
Dear Barbara,
I wrote you a little earlier about the
Couts Family Association and my son-in-
law's grandmother. Millie (Moore)
Bishop told me that her mother was Jesse
Forest/Forrest Couts, b. December
1885, Newcomerstown, Ohio,
d. Sep. 9, 1970,
Redlands, San Bernardino Co.,
Calif. Jesse's husband was
Newton Miller Moore,
Sr. b. Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown,
Ohio, d. October 1968, Riverside,
Riverside Co., Calif. Both Jesse and
Newton are buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Redlands, San
Bernardino Co., Ca.
Millie further stated that Jesse
Forest/Forrest (Couts) Moore had two
brothers: Smith Couts and Charles
Couts. Unfortunately, she was
unable totell me whether they
were younger or older than Jesse.
Does this help a little more
with identifying from which
Couts family Jesse came? Any
help you can extend would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Connie Sloan Ruffley
Subj: John Couts and Rebecca Little
Date: 99-02-23 01:38:51 EST
From: ruffley@earthlink.net (robert ruffley)
Hi, I wrote you several months ago re:
Jessie Forest Couts (b. 1 Dec. 1885,
Newcomerstown, OH, d. 29 Sep.
1968, Riverside, CA) and her husband
Newton Miller Moore, Sr. (b. 25
Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown, OH,
d. 7 Oct. 1968, Riverside, CA).
Just the other day, I received Jessie's
death certificate which said
that her father was John Couts and
mother was Rebecca Little, both born
Ohio. This John Couts was probably
born between 1845-1860, depending on
how large his family was and
where Jessie was in birth-order.
I'm sorry that I don't have any
more info. on John Couts and
Rebecca Little. If you know
of anyone who is researching
this family, please let me know.
Thank you. Connie Ruffley
sarawick@juno.com
From: jilliancapri@webtv.net
(marilyn Couts)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998
Subject: history of Couts Family
I am the wife of Arthur R.
Couts, Jr. age 48 and I have
a son Arthur R. Couts 111
age 26 and he has a
daughter named Jillian
Capri Couts age 3.
Their are generations I can
go back to but at this time I
will wait for you to respond
if you feel it may be necessary.
The only Couts family
we ever knew of is our immediate
family all from little Washington, Pa.
This is very interesting to me
and looking forward in hearing
from you. Marilyn A. Couts
Weigant & Associates
Peter Weigant General Agent
c/o Marilyn Couts Offce Manager
From: "Douglas R White"
Subject: Kautz Genealogy
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 1998 15:49
I am looking for information
on my Kautz ancestors. I am
decended from Fredrick
Sebastian Kautz b 21 oct 1804,
who emigrated to Ohio.
Any information you can give
me or anyone you could refer
me to would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Doug White
From: Gidggette@aol.com
Subject: Sought the couts family
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:56:52 EDT
I am a part of the couts family
am grandmother is betty couts
wolff.her father was Charles
Couts and we are located
in uniontown Ohio.
We have been doing
work on the family tree for a
long time. we have found out
that there are many ways of
saying the name and many
ways to spell the name
and we are all related
to one another now matter
the spelling. I am sure that
my grand mother would
love to get some info form
you or to share the info we
have gathered I found a relative
by the name of Michael Coats
he works for n.a.s.a as the commander
of the shuttle. please contact
me or any of the following address
bettywolff (this is my grandmother
Betty Wolff)dwolff5153
(my mother Darlene Wolff, Betty's Daughter)
gidggette (Gidget Wolff, that's me)
I hope to hear from you soon. GIDGET
Subj: Jacob Kuntz (Counts) descendants
Date: 98-12-03 11:19:17 EST
From: dlytton@primenet.com (WDC GenWeb)
To: wdc-genweb@rootsweb.com
Some descendants of Jacob Kuntz (Counts):
http://www.primenet.com/~dlytton/wdc/z0000357.html
We don't have any dates for Jacob,
born in Germany, the main focus of
this chart is his grandson John Counts
Jr born about 1765 and died Oct 1 1843
in Russell Co VA. Surnames found in
this chart are:
Amburgey, Banner, Colley, Counts,
Haynes, Jessee, Kelly, Kiser, Kuntz,
Long, Magdeline, Mattox, Rasnake,
Reynolds, Smith and Willard.
From: "Ron and Jennifer Bailey"
Subject: Re: Your Couts line
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:14:35 -0700
The Couts is a very distant line
that married into a line that
connects to another line that
eventually connects to the
Cooper family which is my
main line. Here is where it connects:
1 Isaac CONDIT b: 05 Jun 1796 d: 18 Feb 1840
. +Catherine COOPER b: 17 Jun 1798 m: 07 Oct 1817 d: 12 Feb 1876 Father: Ephriam Cooper Mother: Margaret Van Voorhees
.... 2 David CONDIT b: 08 Jul 1818
.... 2 Caroline CONDIT b: 05 Feb 1821
.... 2 Rebecca CONDIT b: 12 Jul 1823
.... 2 Ephraim CONDIT b: 29 Jul 1826
.... 2 Eunice CONDIT b: 09 Nov 1830 d: 06 Oct 1873
........ +John MCCREARY b: 14 Jun 1832 m: 10 Apr 1851 d: 28 Oct 1906 Father: Thomas McCreary Mother: Mary Henry
.......... 3 Pulaski Fulton MCCREARY b: 01 Apr 1852 in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio d: Oct 1918
.............. +Olive May BRAUNELLAR b: 22 Feb 1862 in Findlay, Ohio m: 01 Dec 1881 d: 23 Jun 1952 in Blough Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Indiana Father: Augustus Braunellar Mother: Louisa J.
................ 4 Zenith Demott MCCREARY b: 05 Jan 1883 in Miami County, Indiana d: 21 Apr 1962
.................... +Bertha WHITE b: 23 Jul 1886 in Starke County, Indiana m: 28 Jan 1905 d: 30 Nov 1975 in Peru, Indiana Father: Jesse Perry White Mother: Esther Jane Downing
...................... 5 Ralph Leon MCCREARY b: 05 Nov 1906 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 31 Oct 1967 in Peru, Indiana
.......................... +Ruth SHERRY b: 01 Jun 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana m: 21 Apr 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana d: Apr 1978 in Peru, Indiana
...................... 5 Wilma May MCCREARY
.......................... +Kenneth L. KINNEY b: 11 Dec 1904 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana d: 17 Mar 1984
...................... 5 [2] Zenith LaVerne MCCREARY b: 04 Sep 1910 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 29 Jul 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana
.......................... +Marie SPAULDING
...................... *2nd Wife of [2] Zenith LaVerne McCreary:
.......................... +Bernice COLVILLE
...................... 5 Gerald Verdene MCCREARY b: 25 Jan 1913 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana d: 10 Dec 1975 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
.......................... +Phyllis HINES
...................... 5 [3] Clara Esther MCCREARY
.......................... +Roy WALLICK
...................... *2nd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +Oscar William MANNIES Father: Mother:
...................... *3rd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +William H. OSBORN Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Paul MCCREARY b: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana d: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
................ 4 Iva Frances MCCREARY b: 09 Dec 1884 in Gilead, Indiana d: 05 Jun 1978 in Countryside Place, Knox County, Indiana
.................... +William Samuel HARTMAN b: 23 Aug 1884 in Burr Oak, Indiana m: 28 Mar 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 26 Apr 1937 in Holland, Michigan Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Sylvia Belle HARTMAN
.......................... +Arthur E. HAMMAN d: 21 Feb 1961 in Galesburg Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois
...................... 5 Esther Lorine HARTMAN
.......................... +Louis Mental DAVIS b: 31 Oct 1902 in English Lake, Indiana d: 03 Jun 1982 in Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox, Indiana Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Donald Levi HARTMAN b: 25 Mar 1913 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 01 Jun 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan
...................... 5 May Elizabeth HARTMAN b: 24 May 1915 in Plymouth, Indiana d: Aug 1992 in Knox, Indiana
.......................... +Everett KEISER b: 28 Feb 1913 in Knox, Indiana m: 22 Sep 1935 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 09 Apr 1994 in Knox, Indiana
............................. 6 [7] Adeline Joyce KEISER
................................ +Robert COUTS
................................... 7 [6] Mark COUTS
....................................... +Rebecca Lou KETCHAM
................................... *2nd Wife of [6] Mark Couts:
....................................... +Linda GRIFFO
......................................... 8 Rachel Amanda COUTS
......................................... 8 Allison Renee COUTS
................................... 7 Cindy COUTS
................................... 7 Sherri COUTS
................................... 7 Kristy COUTS
................................... 7 Mary Carol COUTS
............................. *2nd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Fred CLEVELAND
............................. *3rd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Edgar TONGES
................ 4 John Carl MCCREARY b: 23 Jun 1887 in Miami County, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1977 in Plymouth, Indiana
.................... +Verne O'BREWER b: 19 Jan 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana m: 15 Apr 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 20 Jun 1980 in South Bend, Indiana Father: Mother:
................ 4 Zella Glenna MCCREARY b: 10 Jan 1889 d: 31 Oct 1968
.................... +Oscar RIMER b: 05 May 1890 m: 27 May 1911 in Cluver, Indiana d: 19 Jun 1975 ................ 4 Cleo Myrtle MCCREARY b: 23 Nov 1890 in Burr Oak, Indiana d: 23 Jul 1982 in Longmont, Colorado
.................... +Orpha R. SMITH b: 09 Apr 1898 m: 23 Mar 1918
................ 4 Charles Augustus MCCREARY b: 20 Aug 1894 in Gilead, Indiana d: 29 Nov 1982 in Coldwater, Michigan
.................... +Lucretia Davis PRYSE b: 20 Aug 1895 in Beattyville, Kentucky m: 20 Aug 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1950 in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana ................ 4 Robert Grant MCCREARY b: 04 Mar 1898 d: 28 Apr 1972 in Riverside Hospital, Riverside, California
.................... +Sarah Mabelle PIPPENGER b: 31 Jul 1895 m: 30 Sep 1932
................ 4 Golda MCCREARY b: 27 Jan 1901 d: Abt. 1931
.................... +Hally HOLDERREAD b: Abt. 1898
.......... 3 Julia Mary Cathrine MCCREARY b: 19 Jul 1853 d: Abt. 1931
.............. +Homer CARPENTER b: Abt. 1851 m: 17 Jul 1883 d: Abt. 1915
................ 4 Irene CARPENTER
................ 4 Mary Katherine CARPENTER
................ 4 Minnie Delle CARPENTER b: 04 Nov 1884 in Miami County, Indiana d: 15 Sep 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana
.................... +John Edward ACKENHUSEN b: 30 Sep 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois m: 07 Jun 1911 in Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana d: 25 Nov 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana
................ 4 Lida Eunice CARPENTER b: 24 Aug 1888
.................... +Jack TRUAX
.......... 3 Emma Reilla MCCREARY b: 20 Dec 1856
.............. +William SHEARER m: 07 Aug 1879
................ 4 Nina SHEARER
.................... +James HOLDERMAN
.......... 3 Minerva Ruth MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1861
.............. +Cyrus H. FREEMAN m: 25 Jun 1882
................ 4 Howard FREEMAN
.................... +IVY
................ 4 Eunice FREEMAN
.................... +John STUTZMAN
................ 4 Dale FREEMAN
.......... 3 Henry Christian MCCREARY b: 13 Sep 1862
................ 4 Herman MCCREARY
.................... +MATTIE
................ 4 Hazel MCCREARY
.................... +Lloyd EGER
................ 4 Hiram MCCREARY
.................... +CARRIE
................ 4 John MCCREARY
.................... +BELLE
.......... 3 Frederic George MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1865
.............. +LILLIAN m: in Elkhart, Indiana
.......... 3 Hettie Ann MCCREARY b: 03 Mar 1867
.............. +ARMSTRONG
................ 4 Bessie ARMSTRONG
.................... +FISH
................ 4 Ethel ARMSTRONG
.................... +HALL
................ 4 Russel ARMSTRONG
.......... 3 [19] Minnie Elma MCCREARY b: 14 May 1869
.............. +CRANE
................ 4 Eunice CRANE
.................... +Jack CRUM
................ 4 Alma CRANE
.......... *2nd Husband of [19] Minnie Elma McCreary:
.............. +RIVES
.......... 3 Walter Franklin MCCREARY b: 31 Aug 1871
.......... 3 Eunice Lai MCCREARY b: 30 Jun 1873 d: 13 Aug 1873
Jen Bailey bailey@initco.net
Subject: John Couts
Barb, I just accessed http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/choosea.asp
for Land Patent Search in Ohio
for Couts. I found a John Couts,
but don't have Java enabled on
my computer so can't access the file when it says
ORDER. Have you looked at
the Land and Patents for Couts?
favor and tune into
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/response.asp
see what it says about where John's
land was in Sept. 1844. You may have
to use the first address and go
through the who process. LAUNA
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you
E-mail me!
Go Back to Couts Main page
From: "carolyn"
From: Tim E Barnes
Subject: [COUTS] Roll-Call
Resent-Message-ID:
To: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
Resent-From: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
X-Mailing-List: archive/latest/7
X-Loop: COUTS-L@rootsweb.com
Resent-Sender: COUTS-L-request@rootsweb.com
Hi,
here goes
1.Lorenzo D. Coats-Rebecca McAllister
m.5/13/1862 in Owens Co. Indiana
2.Eva Belle Coates(1874-1911)-Samuel
McClellen Rea(1864-1947) both of
Indiana
m.1895 in Terre Haute Indiana
2. Mary R. Coates
3.Fern Ellen Rea(1906-1977)-Paul Edgar
Barnes(1905-1990) born Indiana
both died in MI
(Daughter of Eva Belle)
Any help would be great
Thanks,Tim B.
From: "Beverly"
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:40:01 -0600
Subject: [COUTS] Coots Roll Call
Resent-Sender: COUTS-L-request@rootsweb.com
My Coots:
Andrew Coots b.1862 AL d.8-1-1930 AR
wife Eliza J. "Etter" Bagwell b.1872 AR d.1-4-1958 AR
1.Iva m. Tom Ware (have children)
2.Katie
3.Vada
4.James Wesley b.12-18-1892 m.
Louella Teague (have children)
5.Squire Franklin 1897 m. Dora E.
Galloway (have Children
6.Ida Pearl 1-15-1899 m. Lawrence
Columbus Galloway (Mine) (have
descendants)
7. George Dexter b.1902
8. Ada b.1907 m. ? Kirkland
9. Zada b.1907
10.Othal b.12-16-1909 d. 11-1986
11.Eugene b.1910
-----------------------------------------------
Land records for Andrew and Eliza J. Bagwell are from Baxter Co., AR.
Subject: Eva Belle Couts Subject: Eva Belle Couts
From: Tim E Barnes
Hi, I see you have a listing for Couts in the Indiana
area. Do you happen to have anything on an
Eva B. Couts? I belive her middle name was Belle.
I have been looking for Some time for info on her.
The only thing I have at the moment is that she
was born in Owen Co. Indiana on Oct. 5, 1874.
She died Sept. 29, 1911. She was married to Samuel
McClellen Rea. Her father was Lorenza D. Couts
Her Mother was Febecca McAllister. I imagine this
is a typo, and think maybe it was Rebecca McAllister.
I am still not sure of Eve Belles last name. On my
Grandmothers SSDI she was listed as Eva Belle Coates.
However my grandma listed my ggrandfathers last
name as MCullen on her SS app. So she has a history
of less than perfect spelling. The thing that leads me
to believe it is actually Couts is the above and that
most of the info came from her death Cert. and as
such may be a little more likely to be accurate.
Well that's what I have, If you can help I would be
very greatful, and of course I can share info about
her offspring if you want. Thanks agian.
Tim B. Bloodally@Juno.com
Name: Nancy Arendsee NArendsee@aol.com
Referred by: AOL Comments: I'm descended
from Barbara Koutz b.unknown, d.8/26/1843
in Somerset Co., PA. She married Andrew
Blocher. Her parents were Michael Koutz
and Barbara. Do you have any information
on this family? Thanks, Nancy
Name: Diane M. Kautz jloo@wwnet.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Canton, MI (near Detroit)
Comments: Just starting to look into
my genealogy, any hints on how to get
started? My father (Floyd) was the son of
Roy (born in Germany) and Carrie (born
in Chicago?). My family has received mailings
from Kautz Vineyards in the past. They are
hosting the 2000 Kautz Family Reunion, Murphy, CA
Name: Ron Couch ewaltman@magnolia.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Vicksburg, MS
Comments: Hi. I wanted to ask about a
possible connection to the Couts/Kautz line.
My 7 ggrandfather, Jacob Couch, who died
in 1797, in Green Co. TN, has been eluding
our family for 30 years. The Couch clan after
Jacob is documented to death, but we have
found no wife or parents for Jacob. Is there a
Couts/Kautz who might have been his father?
He would have to have been in the part of VA
that is now eastern TN in the late 1600's or early
1700's. Help us and we will love you forever.
From: hadkins hadkins@uswest.net Subject:
Couts family in Ohio
OHIO COUTSES, ARE YOU READY? My name I
s Holly Couts Adkins born in Canton, Ohio the
daughter of Harry Gifford Couts, born
Newcomerstown, Ohio. Our family has
been in Tuscarawas County, Ohio for 200
years. My grandfather was Ernest Ray Couts
born February 23, 1889; grandmother was Hollis
Elma Stoffer Couts, born June 20, 1891.
Newcomerstown, Ohio . My great grandfather
was William Van Buren Couts born February 1, 1836
in Newcomerstown, Ohio and great grandmother
was Martha Postel who was his second marriage.
William Van Buren Couts was also married to
Mary Casteel.
My great, great grandfather was James Couts born
May 4, 1808 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and was
married to Rebecca Wilson.
My great, great, great grandfather was William Couts
born November 23, 1780 in New Jersey and married
Jane Hougey from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. We
were told that he migrated to Tuscarawas County
in a Scottish ox cart as a very young man and was
of Scottish heritage.
My fathers immeditate family is as follows: My father
had several brothers: Russell Couts, Jim Couts, David
Couts and Bill Couts all of whom are deceased.
His sisters were Hazel Couts Jones, Kay Couts, Erma
Couts all of whom are deceased with one living sister,
Gladys Couts Sewell. She resides in Ohio. All of my
father's siblings stayed in Ohio except my father who
moved his family to Birmingham, Alabama in 1952.
I will forward any further information my family has
for your records. I have more information about my
grandfather's siblings, but I will have to find it. We
do have published information (book) dating the
family in Tuscarawas County, Ohio back to the early
1800s. This Couts family is of Scottish decent which
can be traced to Scotland several centuries BC.
Until reading your site, I had never heard the name
associated with being German. All very interesting.
Feel free to give out my email address to those
wanting information. I will send more when I have t
ime. Holly Couts Adkins
Subj: Couts Family in Ohio
From: tcdcbc01@bright.net (Terry & Diana Couts & Family)
I just found this site tonight on impulse.
Haven't looked over much at this point,
but I'll just share a small bit of my info, and if
it fits with this site, people can contact me.
My father, Lee Ray Couts, from
Van Wert, OH started doing family research
about 7-8 years ago. My dad
got cancer and died about three years ago.
I took over the family genealogy
info. from dad just before his death. My
dad's Couts family came from the
Couts' out of Tuscarawas County, Ohio
from the early 1900's I think
(pulling this all from my faulty memory at
this point in time). The family line
I come from came from Pennsylvania,
and before that, I forget, I need to review
my books of information. I am too tired to
recall tonight, but I have reams of info.
On family from early 1900's to present,
with all the family members and branches.
Not so much going back in time, which
I would like to connect back to sometime
in near future. Anyone wishing to share
and exchange data is welcome to contact
me at tcdcbc01@bright.net Please no
spam or other advertisements and junk mail.
Terry B. Couts - 1951
Subj: re/Kautz ancestors
Date: 99-10-26 11:17:55 EDT
From: budighd@clear.lakes.com (Herbert and Donna Budig)
Good morning, I am Donna Budig, 955 Barney St.
Owatonna, MN 55060, my e-mail address is
budighd@clear.lakes.com My grandfather was
Emil Kautz, born Sept. 3, 1884 in Stillwater, MN he
died June 16, 1952. His fathers name was
Fred Kautz, born April 12, 1856 in Germany
& died Nov.12, 1932 I believe the family were from
Pomerania, Germany. My aunt has alot of the
history written down.Would you have any info
regarding this family ? Would appreciate
hearing from you. Thanks Donna
http://genforum.
genealogy.com/huey/messages/139.html
HUEY, COUTS , NJ>OH abt. 1817
Posted by: Eli Nordstrom Date: May 08, 1999 at 18:26:44
of 218
I am seeking more information on Jane HUEY
(1783-1865) She was thought to be Pennsylvania
Dutch. Jane married William COUTS and lived in
Sussex County, NJ. Around 1817 they migrated
to Guernsey County, OH with seven children.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/sdquery007.html
I am seeking information on FARAN SHERIDAN COATES
(d. 23 Nov 1940) or his descendents. He moved to
San Diego prior to May of 1918 from Ohio(probably ~
1902-1903). In 1918 his address was "RFD #4, San Diego".
He was married to CORA NEEL (d. 24 Dec 1959) on
May 7, 1902 and had one son, HERBERT NEEL COATES
(b. 29 July, 1903, d. 17 Jan 1956) Herbert Neel Coates
was thought to have one daughter MYRL COATES. Myrl
was said to have moved to northern California. FARAN,
CORA, and HERBERT are thought to be all buried in the
San Diego area. FARAN was born with his last name
spelled COUTS, but had his name changed. His parents
were JOHN CHADWELL COUTS and MARY
EMALINE LITTLE, from Irish Ridge, Guernsey County,
Ohio. Thank you for helping me find information on my
Grandmother's lost brother and his family..
Subj: Couts Surname in OHIO
Date: 99-10-02 23:29:35 EDT
From: boddie@pacbell.net (Benjamin S. Miller)
I have an Ida B. Couts in my line that married William
A. Booth. Ida B. Couts lived in either Coshocton Co.
or Tuscarawas Co. in Ohio. William A. Booth was
born 21 Jul 1867, he and Ida married 9 Jul 1899 and
he died Oct 1947 in Coshocton Co. Ohio. he is buried
in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown Tuscarawas
Co. Ohio. I hope that this will help you in some way! Ben Miller
Name: Maribeth Kouts
mbkouts@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, GA
Comments: Please keep me informed of Kouts
family(ies) events. Thank you very much!
Name: Nellie Kautz Wilkerson
123winest@concentric.net
From: Hampton, VA
Time: 1999-06-26 23:42:44
Comments: My father was Frederick Matthews
Kautz, born in Hampton, Virignia on December
5, 1898. I am the youngest of ten girls and one
boy, born to Federick's wife, Laura Belle Merrill
Kautz. Daddy's family is originally from Germany.
Could we be related? Nell
couts@iline.com Michael Couts Referred by:
Just Surfed On In From: Ft Myers, Florida
Comments: My family came from Penn., around
Pittsburg, I was told. My great great grand-dad
was the only survivor after an indian masacare.
My great grand-dad then moved to Toledo,
Ohio to work in the oil refinerys.
Could we fit into your tree???
Name: Jim Snider jsnider@iname.com
Website: 13th Dimension From: Buffalo, NY
Comments: I'm looking for the Kautz family
who lived in Clarence, NY, throughout the '60s,
'70s, & '80s, on Bank Street. I don't know if
they're still living in Clarence today, although I
know that they sold their Bank Street home
and moved on. They had three sons, I believe,
Henry,David, & Peter. Peter, I think, is living
in Ithaca and runs a martial arts academy. The
parents, Henry & Barbara, may still be living
in Clarence, although they might have moved
south when allthe kids got married and moved
away to start families of their own.
Subject: Countz, Augusta Co., VA
http://www.gendex.com/users/mcount/count/d0027/g0000007.html#I2116
GEORGE COUNTZ BIRTH: AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2116
Family 1: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ 1.+ELIZABETH
COUNTZ ELIZABETH COUNTZ BIRTH: 1765,
AUGUSTA CO., VIRGINIA DEATH: 1786,
GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2109
Father: GEORGE COUNTZ
Mother: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ
Family 1: JACOB ALLEN ALBERT
MARRIAGE: 22 APR 1783, AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA JENNIE ALBERT
BIRTH: REFN: FTJ#7627 Father: JACOB
ALLEN ALBERT
Mother: ELIZABETH COUNTZ
Family 1: JOHN COOKE MARRIAGE:
5 NOV 1805, MONROE CTY., W. VIRGINIA
centaur@cct.infi.net
I'm looking for more information about Coutts history. I see our names
are very close (less the "T") Love to hear from you Kevin Coutts
From: "David Brandeberry" <31505g@bright.net>
Subject: Looking for more Couts families.
Hello, My name is Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry.
I am looking for information on my father's family.
He was Dale Couts born in Kendalville, Indiana
January 1928. His father was Ora H. Couts and his
father was Joshua Couts. I only know of three cousins
on my dad's side of the family and I would
love to find some other relatives if we have any.
My father recently passed away on February 10th of
this year. If you have any info it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry
Researching Johannes CUNTZE and wife
Catherine STOEVER. He was born 1706
in Germany and died about 1777 in Augusta County.
The family name was later spelled KUNCE when
son Nicholas resided in Frederick County,
Virginia. The family moved to Orange County, North Carolina and
eventually by the end of the 18th century to Eastern Tennessee. Does
anyone have any information about this family?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE ADRRESS YOUR REPLY TO:
brendae@comsource.net (Brenda Evans)
Subject: KAUTZ Family
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Hi. Noticed your query about the KAUTZ family and wonder if we might be
researching the same family? Here is a brief run-down of what I have thus far:
Descendants of: Johann "Hans" George Kautz
1 Johann "Hans" George Kautz b. 1705 Margraviate Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d.
26 Jan 1745 GER
m. 28 Nov 1730 Lichtenau, Germany Anna Barbara Wuertz b. 1706 Margraviate
Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d. 01 Sep 1785 Friesburg, Salem Co., NJ
2 Johann George (Coutch) Kautz b. 03 Mar 1735 Helmlingen, GER d. 09 Jul
1798 Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., NJ
m. Anna Marie (Barbara?) Fix? b. ca. 1738 Germany? d. 01 Sep 1785
3 Johann Adam Kautz b. 25 Mar 1763 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
3 Anna Barbara Kautz b. 10 Oct 1765 Salem Co., NJ d. 26 Jun 1852
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
m. 1785 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm
Ilgen b. 15 Oct 1759 Hechlingen, Markgrafschaft Anspach, GER d. 20 Aug 1823
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
4 Hannah Ilgen b. 11 Apr 1786 Cohensey, Salem Co., NJ d. 1786
Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" Ilgen b. 12 Oct 1787 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. aft. 1860 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
m. ca. 1805 Salem Luth. Church, Centre Co., PA Jacob (Bauer)
Bower b. ca. 1782 Berks Co., PA d. ca. 1843/4 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
4 Elizabeth Ilgen b. 26 Apr 1790 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co.,
NJ d. 15 Jun 1854 Centre Co., PA
m. 04 Nov 1806 PA Philip Bastian (Moser) Musser b. 27 Aug 1785
Linn Twp., Northampton Co., PA d. 28 Nov 1829 Millheim, Centre Co., PA
4 Anna Margareta Ilgen b. 06 Apr 1793 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem
Co., NJ d. 06 Aug 1859
m. Thomas Furst
4 Johann "John" Christoph Wilhelm Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1795 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Catharina (Catherine) Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1797 Cohensey, Salem Co.,
NJ
m. Johannes "John" Bower b. ca. 1795 Centre Co., PA
4 Daniel "George" Emanuel Ilgen b. 11 Nov 1799 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. 12 Jul 1864 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL
m. Maria Eva "Polly" (Musser) Moser b. 1799 d. 1870
4 Christina (Christiana) Ilgen b. 09 Jul 1803 Aaronsburg, Centre
Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890
m. ___ (Schreurer) Shroyer/Schrimp?
4 Johannes "John" Michael William Ilgen b. 17 Jul 1806 Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
m. 03 Jan 1830 PA Elizabeth Bartges b. 04 Jan/Oct 1807 Penn
Hall, Centre Co., PA d. 09 Apr 1889 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
4 Lydia L. Ilgen b. 12 Jan 1810 Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA d. 23
Oct 1862 near Salona, Clinton Co., PA
m. Samuel Philip Burrell b. 14 Jan 1808 d. 12 May 1895 near
Salona, Clinton Co., PA
3 Elisabeth Kautz
m. Adam Fix
3 Margareta Kautz
m. Adam Painter
3 Unknown child Kautz
3 Unknown child Kautz
Any "hits"? Regards, John (Jack) Stewart
E-mail: johns2rt@aol.com
Home page url: http://members.aol.com/johns2rt/
From: Larry and Nancy Kautz
Subject: Several Things
Dear Barb, I see by your website
that you already got some information
about the Kautz, etc. family gathering
in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas last June.
The weekend went about as I had
expected it to go. I had a very pleasant
visit with a number of people whom I
have known only through the mails
over a period of years. Also present
were two of my children and two
grandchildren and a cousin (Ron
Kautz of Arroyo Grande, CA) who
I see only sporadically since we
became adults about 40 years ago.
Much of the time was spent
getting acquainted, so there was little
time left for genealogy. That was
fine with me. I will note that both
Darrell Kautz and Dick Kautz have
made an incredible amount of progress
in their branches of the family. Darrell
was actually able to trace his line back
from the USA through about six or
eight gernerations who lived in Russia
to its origins in Germany. Dick was
able to combine a speaking tour in
Germany with a visit to the town
(Edigheim) which his ancestors left
in about 1820. He met a few of his
distant relatives there. Dick is a
fascinating individual - a leading
researcher in a relatively new branch
of mathematics (chaos theory) with
all kinds of interests outside his field.
John and June Kautz, the hosts
for the Arkansas reunion, had done an
excellent job of planning housing and
events. Except for my own close relatives,
John and June were the only ones of the
60 or 70 people there who I had met
previously. They had visited our home
when we were living in Cincinnati
about a dozen years ago.
Now for the next reunion:
John said that you might be interested
in co-hosting a get-together in California
in the year 2000. It certainly would be
nice to get some of your family to join
us Kautzes even though you don't know
how to spell the name right. Ron Kautz
(my cousin) and his wife, Bernie, and
Ollen Kay who lives in San Diego also
mentioned an interest in co-hosting
such an event. The Kautz Vinyards
would be a wonderful site. I think that,
if Steve Kautz or some other member of
the vinyard family were to be asked,
they could make most of the plans. I
understand they do conventions of all
sizes at the vinyard's entertainment
complex. How about it?
A note about your ancestor
Teter K(C)a(o)utz(s). Are you aware
that Dietrich is a very uncommon German
name, but Dieter is a fairly common
German name. My guess is that his
name was actually Dieter Kautz. As
you have become aware, spelling was
not a strong suit for many 18th and
19th Century record-keepers. Also,
few of the German Auswanderern
(emigrants) could read and write in
German much less in English. It is
easy to see how his name could be
spelled in phonic English as Teter Couts.
In reading your newsletters,
I just discovered that Cave Couts was
a West Point graduate. It is of interest
that the best known of the American
Kautzes, Major General August
Valentine Kautz, also graduated
from West Point (in 1852). He
was stationed in the west for most
of his 40 years in the army and had
his headquarters on Angel Island in
San Francisco Bay while he was
commander of the 8th US Infantry
through much of the 1870's and 1880's.
As you continue to develop
your family history, you will want at
first to gather as much information
as you can on your relatives living
in America. You have done a
remarkable job on this so far especially
since you were able to trace their
progress from Pennsylvania to
Virginia to North Carolina and
Tennessee and to California.
Eventually, you will want to go
back to Germany for more information.
It seems likely to me that your ancestor,
Christian Kautz, and several of his sons
(Dietrich, Johannes, Hans Georg) are
the persons mentioned in Egle's Names
of Foreigners Who Took Oath of
Allegiance and in Ehmann's Die
Auswanderung in die Neuengland
-Staaten. I have never seen either
of these books, but have seen exerpts
from them and understand that some
of the entries give the names of the
towns from which the persons emigrated.
Do I remember that your ancestors
came from either Steinau or Hanau in
Hesse, Germany? In a list of 1500 Kautz
households in Germany today, I find
5 families in Hanau, but none listed
in Steinau. Your most likely source
of information will be Lutheran Church
records. The Mormon Church has
copied to microfilm the church records
of more than half of the Lutheran churches
in Germany. If you are positive of the
town where Christian and his children
came from, it will be easy to find out at
any Mormon Church whether the town's
church records have been copied and are
available for viewing. Is it time to do
that now? Enough! If you didn't notice,
I gave you two jobs to do in the above
paragraphs. I'll close now before I really
start bossing you around. Let me know
what you think of the Kautz Vinyards idea.
Your (Oh, so distant) Cousin Larry Kautz
Subj: Couts Geneology
Date: 99-02-28 07:43:36 EST
From: majec@wcoil.com
(martha j couts)
Hello, My name is Martha Couts.
My ex-husband was Lee Ray Couts.
His grandfather was Clarence Sr.
Van Wert County Ohio. Is there
any chance that this branch is
related to your branch? My son
has done the work for one side
of my family, but I don't think
he's had time to do too much
on the Couts side. Very interested
in what you might think of the
possibility of being related. Thanks.
Name: Arthur Couts
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington, Pa.
Time: 1999-02-07 14:08:27
Comments: We are the only
Couts family in our town.I'd like
to know where and how our family
got here
Name: Doug White
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Camden, SC
Time: 1999-02-02 02:42:18
Comments: Looking for my
Kautz ancestors from
Brown County, Ohio
Name: Jennifer Whiteford,
jenzbooks@alltel.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rural Valley,
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-01-17 06:56:12
Comments: Great website! I am
descended from Michael Couts
who lived in Washington Co.,
Pennsylvania. He had a daughter
Lorena Bell Couts who married
Edward Stephen Byers. They
were my gr gr grandparents. I
haven't done much research on
them yet but do plan to in the future.
Will forward more info. when I get it!
Name: Thomas P. Kouts,
tomnmary@midamer.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in Evansville, In
Time: 1998-12-30 00:31:00
Comments: Didn't know you
had a web page, quess I never
looked. Great grandfather was born
in Kouts, In. Have been there
several times. Also have attended
1 Kautz, katz, Kouts reunion.
Name: Charles Stigberg,
phrolic@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hampton, Virginia - USA
Time: 1998-12-01 21:45:41
Comments: Hi - I'm a native of
Hampton, VA - descendent of
Fred M. Kautz, my grandfather.
His brothers were Charles and
Earl. Fred M. Kautz was born
1898 died 1964 in Hampton, VA.
Buried in Parklawn Cemetery,
Hampton, VA near his brothers.
His father (my great grandfather
Kautz) is in Oakland Cemetery
in Hampton, VA. He immigrated
from Germany. It is my
understanding their name was
originally preceded by "Von" but
they dropped it to conform more
to other American names. My
mother, Margaret Kautz married
my father (a Swede) thus the
different last name.
Name: Arthur C. Kouts,
ack13@ix.netcom.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-21 04:05:59
Comments: Born in Arizona,
Father born in Colorado, Grandfather
born at Kouts, Indiana 1872.
Would like to hear from you if
you can give me more information
on the family.
Name: Andreas Kautz
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stolzalpe, Austria
Time: 1998-11-19 12:29:07
Comments: I'm very surprised.
There're lotsa Kautz' all 'round
the world. I always thought, that
my family is the only family with
the name "Kautz". Very funny.
Name: Caleb Couts
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oskaloosa, IA
Time: 1998-11-12 23:27:07
Name: COUTTS, jarobco@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-12 20:02:16
Comments: Hi there. My name is
Robert Andrew COUTTS. My
father was born in the Shetland
Islands and the story is that there
were three brothers who set sail
one day to do a spot of fishing
out from the coast of Norway.
They got caught in a storm and
were washed ashore on the coast
of the Shetland Isles. There
surname was spelt either KUTZ,
KHUTZ or KUTZE and over many
years changed to it's prescent
form of COUTTS. How true
this story is I don't know but if
anyone reading this have
connections with the
COUTTS FAMILIES of
Shetland please e-mail me.
You have a great page, very
interesting. Regards Robert Coutts
Name: Eli Nordstrom,
elinordstrom@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rector, PA -- Descendent
of Virginia and Tuscarawas County
Ohio Couts and Chadwell
Families
Time: 1998-10-10 03:18:41
Comments: What a wonderful website.
The dedication to the family is quite
apparent. I am a the ggg-grandaughter
of Wm. Peter Couts, Sr.. His Son Wm.
Peter Jr. married Phoebe Chadwell,
daughter of George and Ruth R.
[Taylor] Chadwell of VA. They
migrated to Tuscarawas County,
Ohio where their son John Chadwell
Couts married Mary Emaline Little,
and to this union my grandmother,
Wilma Elizabeth Couts was born.
I am willing to share information
with anyone interested, and would
love to find "long lost" relatives!
mnbns lives here!!!
Name: Elizabeth Foshaug,
elizabethfoshuag@mailexcite.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Hudsonville, MI
Time: 1998-10-03 15:05:47
Comments: Do you know of a
nywhere I could obtain a copy
of the book: The Descendants of
John Jacob Koutz and Sarah E. Christlieb?
Name: James Russell Koutz,
wildchild_koutz@yahoo.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Alma, Michigan
Time: 1998-09-19 02:49:35
Comments: Well someone in
our family told us about this.
we were excited to find out things
and would be really interested to
hear more about what goes on.
Alicia Walker has attended our
Koutz family reunion in Michigan.
My grandfather was Edmun Koutz,
and his wife was Sara (Steele) Koutz
from Elwell, Michigan. If possible
please e-mail us some information about
anything that is going to be going on
in the near future. It would be greatly
appreciated. Sincerly,
James Russell Koutz and family
Name: David J. Kautz, dkautz@pce.net
Website: Dragon's Home
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-09-16 19:15:58
Comments: Originally from
Youngstown, OH GGGrandfather -
August Kautz, Union Army,
Battle of the Crater, Petersburg,
VA (they still remember the
name down there after 120yrs!!!)
GGrandfather - Adolf Alexander
Grandfather - Daniel Donald
Father - Henry George Repeating
family names - George, Daniel,
Henry August Kautz had a brother
that went west to Oregon after
Civil war, most family history lost
when Grandfather was orphand
at 8 yrs old.
Name: ERNEST R. KAUTZ,
ERNIEL38K@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ST. LOUIS MO. 63138
Time: 1998-09-15 04:05:09
Comments: IS IT POSABEL TO
GET COPY OF FAIMLY TREE
INFORMATION PLEASE
FATHER TRYING TO DO HIS
NAME ERNEST L. KAUTZ
Name: Robert Leo Cannon (Kautz),
kautz@swbell.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Independence, Missouri
Time: 1998-07-31 01:55:00
Comments: I am working on my
family tree and looking for relatives.
My dad was Francis Leo Kautz,
born in Stillwater Okla., His dad
was John Jacob Kautz, born in
Oklahoma in 1891 His
dad was John George Kautz,
born in Strausberg Germany
in 1850, I believe, but I will
have to verify this at a later date.
Subject: Couts
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:16:57 EDT
Dear Barbara,
I wrote you a little earlier about the
Couts Family Association and my son-in-
law's grandmother. Millie (Moore)
Bishop told me that her mother was Jesse
Forest/Forrest Couts, b. December
1885, Newcomerstown, Ohio,
d. Sep. 9, 1970,
Redlands, San Bernardino Co.,
Calif. Jesse's husband was
Newton Miller Moore,
Sr. b. Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown,
Ohio, d. October 1968, Riverside,
Riverside Co., Calif. Both Jesse and
Newton are buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Redlands, San
Bernardino Co., Ca.
Millie further stated that Jesse
Forest/Forrest (Couts) Moore had two
brothers: Smith Couts and Charles
Couts. Unfortunately, she was
unable totell me whether they
were younger or older than Jesse.
Does this help a little more
with identifying from which
Couts family Jesse came? Any
help you can extend would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Connie Sloan Ruffley
Subj: John Couts and Rebecca Little
Date: 99-02-23 01:38:51 EST
From: ruffley@earthlink.net (robert ruffley)
Hi, I wrote you several months ago re:
Jessie Forest Couts (b. 1 Dec. 1885,
Newcomerstown, OH, d. 29 Sep.
1968, Riverside, CA) and her husband
Newton Miller Moore, Sr. (b. 25
Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown, OH,
d. 7 Oct. 1968, Riverside, CA).
Just the other day, I received Jessie's
death certificate which said
that her father was John Couts and
mother was Rebecca Little, both born
Ohio. This John Couts was probably
born between 1845-1860, depending on
how large his family was and
where Jessie was in birth-order.
I'm sorry that I don't have any
more info. on John Couts and
Rebecca Little. If you know
of anyone who is researching
this family, please let me know.
Thank you. Connie Ruffley
sarawick@juno.com
From: jilliancapri@webtv.net
(marilyn Couts)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998
Subject: history of Couts Family
I am the wife of Arthur R.
Couts, Jr. age 48 and I have
a son Arthur R. Couts 111
age 26 and he has a
daughter named Jillian
Capri Couts age 3.
Their are generations I can
go back to but at this time I
will wait for you to respond
if you feel it may be necessary.
The only Couts family
we ever knew of is our immediate
family all from little Washington, Pa.
This is very interesting to me
and looking forward in hearing
from you. Marilyn A. Couts
Weigant & Associates
Peter Weigant General Agent
c/o Marilyn Couts Offce Manager
From: "Douglas R White"
Subject: Kautz Genealogy
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 1998 15:49
I am looking for information
on my Kautz ancestors. I am
decended from Fredrick
Sebastian Kautz b 21 oct 1804,
who emigrated to Ohio.
Any information you can give
me or anyone you could refer
me to would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Doug White
From: Gidggette@aol.com
Subject: Sought the couts family
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:56:52 EDT
I am a part of the couts family
am grandmother is betty couts
wolff.her father was Charles
Couts and we are located
in uniontown Ohio.
We have been doing
work on the family tree for a
long time. we have found out
that there are many ways of
saying the name and many
ways to spell the name
and we are all related
to one another now matter
the spelling. I am sure that
my grand mother would
love to get some info form
you or to share the info we
have gathered I found a relative
by the name of Michael Coats
he works for n.a.s.a as the commander
of the shuttle. please contact
me or any of the following address
bettywolff (this is my grandmother
Betty Wolff)dwolff5153
(my mother Darlene Wolff, Betty's Daughter)
gidggette (Gidget Wolff, that's me)
I hope to hear from you soon. GIDGET
Subj: Jacob Kuntz (Counts) descendants
Date: 98-12-03 11:19:17 EST
From: dlytton@primenet.com (WDC GenWeb)
To: wdc-genweb@rootsweb.com
Some descendants of Jacob Kuntz (Counts):
http://www.primenet.com/~dlytton/wdc/z0000357.html
We don't have any dates for Jacob,
born in Germany, the main focus of
this chart is his grandson John Counts
Jr born about 1765 and died Oct 1 1843
in Russell Co VA. Surnames found in
this chart are:
Amburgey, Banner, Colley, Counts,
Haynes, Jessee, Kelly, Kiser, Kuntz,
Long, Magdeline, Mattox, Rasnake,
Reynolds, Smith and Willard.
From: "Ron and Jennifer Bailey"
Subject: Re: Your Couts line
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:14:35 -0700
The Couts is a very distant line
that married into a line that
connects to another line that
eventually connects to the
Cooper family which is my
main line. Here is where it connects:
1 Isaac CONDIT b: 05 Jun 1796 d: 18 Feb 1840
. +Catherine COOPER b: 17 Jun 1798 m: 07 Oct 1817 d: 12 Feb 1876 Father: Ephriam Cooper Mother: Margaret Van Voorhees
.... 2 David CONDIT b: 08 Jul 1818
.... 2 Caroline CONDIT b: 05 Feb 1821
.... 2 Rebecca CONDIT b: 12 Jul 1823
.... 2 Ephraim CONDIT b: 29 Jul 1826
.... 2 Eunice CONDIT b: 09 Nov 1830 d: 06 Oct 1873
........ +John MCCREARY b: 14 Jun 1832 m: 10 Apr 1851 d: 28 Oct 1906 Father: Thomas McCreary Mother: Mary Henry
.......... 3 Pulaski Fulton MCCREARY b: 01 Apr 1852 in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio d: Oct 1918
.............. +Olive May BRAUNELLAR b: 22 Feb 1862 in Findlay, Ohio m: 01 Dec 1881 d: 23 Jun 1952 in Blough Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Indiana Father: Augustus Braunellar Mother: Louisa J.
................ 4 Zenith Demott MCCREARY b: 05 Jan 1883 in Miami County, Indiana d: 21 Apr 1962
.................... +Bertha WHITE b: 23 Jul 1886 in Starke County, Indiana m: 28 Jan 1905 d: 30 Nov 1975 in Peru, Indiana Father: Jesse Perry White Mother: Esther Jane Downing
...................... 5 Ralph Leon MCCREARY b: 05 Nov 1906 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 31 Oct 1967 in Peru, Indiana
.......................... +Ruth SHERRY b: 01 Jun 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana m: 21 Apr 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana d: Apr 1978 in Peru, Indiana
...................... 5 Wilma May MCCREARY
.......................... +Kenneth L. KINNEY b: 11 Dec 1904 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana d: 17 Mar 1984
...................... 5 [2] Zenith LaVerne MCCREARY b: 04 Sep 1910 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 29 Jul 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana
.......................... +Marie SPAULDING
...................... *2nd Wife of [2] Zenith LaVerne McCreary:
.......................... +Bernice COLVILLE
...................... 5 Gerald Verdene MCCREARY b: 25 Jan 1913 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana d: 10 Dec 1975 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
.......................... +Phyllis HINES
...................... 5 [3] Clara Esther MCCREARY
.......................... +Roy WALLICK
...................... *2nd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +Oscar William MANNIES Father: Mother:
...................... *3rd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +William H. OSBORN Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Paul MCCREARY b: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana d: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
................ 4 Iva Frances MCCREARY b: 09 Dec 1884 in Gilead, Indiana d: 05 Jun 1978 in Countryside Place, Knox County, Indiana
.................... +William Samuel HARTMAN b: 23 Aug 1884 in Burr Oak, Indiana m: 28 Mar 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 26 Apr 1937 in Holland, Michigan Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Sylvia Belle HARTMAN
.......................... +Arthur E. HAMMAN d: 21 Feb 1961 in Galesburg Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois
...................... 5 Esther Lorine HARTMAN
.......................... +Louis Mental DAVIS b: 31 Oct 1902 in English Lake, Indiana d: 03 Jun 1982 in Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox, Indiana Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Donald Levi HARTMAN b: 25 Mar 1913 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 01 Jun 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan
...................... 5 May Elizabeth HARTMAN b: 24 May 1915 in Plymouth, Indiana d: Aug 1992 in Knox, Indiana
.......................... +Everett KEISER b: 28 Feb 1913 in Knox, Indiana m: 22 Sep 1935 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 09 Apr 1994 in Knox, Indiana
............................. 6 [7] Adeline Joyce KEISER
................................ +Robert COUTS
................................... 7 [6] Mark COUTS
....................................... +Rebecca Lou KETCHAM
................................... *2nd Wife of [6] Mark Couts:
....................................... +Linda GRIFFO
......................................... 8 Rachel Amanda COUTS
......................................... 8 Allison Renee COUTS
................................... 7 Cindy COUTS
................................... 7 Sherri COUTS
................................... 7 Kristy COUTS
................................... 7 Mary Carol COUTS
............................. *2nd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Fred CLEVELAND
............................. *3rd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Edgar TONGES
................ 4 John Carl MCCREARY b: 23 Jun 1887 in Miami County, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1977 in Plymouth, Indiana
.................... +Verne O'BREWER b: 19 Jan 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana m: 15 Apr 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 20 Jun 1980 in South Bend, Indiana Father: Mother:
................ 4 Zella Glenna MCCREARY b: 10 Jan 1889 d: 31 Oct 1968
.................... +Oscar RIMER b: 05 May 1890 m: 27 May 1911 in Cluver, Indiana d: 19 Jun 1975 ................ 4 Cleo Myrtle MCCREARY b: 23 Nov 1890 in Burr Oak, Indiana d: 23 Jul 1982 in Longmont, Colorado
.................... +Orpha R. SMITH b: 09 Apr 1898 m: 23 Mar 1918
................ 4 Charles Augustus MCCREARY b: 20 Aug 1894 in Gilead, Indiana d: 29 Nov 1982 in Coldwater, Michigan
.................... +Lucretia Davis PRYSE b: 20 Aug 1895 in Beattyville, Kentucky m: 20 Aug 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1950 in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana ................ 4 Robert Grant MCCREARY b: 04 Mar 1898 d: 28 Apr 1972 in Riverside Hospital, Riverside, California
.................... +Sarah Mabelle PIPPENGER b: 31 Jul 1895 m: 30 Sep 1932
................ 4 Golda MCCREARY b: 27 Jan 1901 d: Abt. 1931
.................... +Hally HOLDERREAD b: Abt. 1898
.......... 3 Julia Mary Cathrine MCCREARY b: 19 Jul 1853 d: Abt. 1931
.............. +Homer CARPENTER b: Abt. 1851 m: 17 Jul 1883 d: Abt. 1915
................ 4 Irene CARPENTER
................ 4 Mary Katherine CARPENTER
................ 4 Minnie Delle CARPENTER b: 04 Nov 1884 in Miami County, Indiana d: 15 Sep 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana
.................... +John Edward ACKENHUSEN b: 30 Sep 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois m: 07 Jun 1911 in Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana d: 25 Nov 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana
................ 4 Lida Eunice CARPENTER b: 24 Aug 1888
.................... +Jack TRUAX
.......... 3 Emma Reilla MCCREARY b: 20 Dec 1856
.............. +William SHEARER m: 07 Aug 1879
................ 4 Nina SHEARER
.................... +James HOLDERMAN
.......... 3 Minerva Ruth MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1861
.............. +Cyrus H. FREEMAN m: 25 Jun 1882
................ 4 Howard FREEMAN
.................... +IVY
................ 4 Eunice FREEMAN
.................... +John STUTZMAN
................ 4 Dale FREEMAN
.......... 3 Henry Christian MCCREARY b: 13 Sep 1862
................ 4 Herman MCCREARY
.................... +MATTIE
................ 4 Hazel MCCREARY
.................... +Lloyd EGER
................ 4 Hiram MCCREARY
.................... +CARRIE
................ 4 John MCCREARY
.................... +BELLE
.......... 3 Frederic George MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1865
.............. +LILLIAN m: in Elkhart, Indiana
.......... 3 Hettie Ann MCCREARY b: 03 Mar 1867
.............. +ARMSTRONG
................ 4 Bessie ARMSTRONG
.................... +FISH
................ 4 Ethel ARMSTRONG
.................... +HALL
................ 4 Russel ARMSTRONG
.......... 3 [19] Minnie Elma MCCREARY b: 14 May 1869
.............. +CRANE
................ 4 Eunice CRANE
.................... +Jack CRUM
................ 4 Alma CRANE
.......... *2nd Husband of [19] Minnie Elma McCreary:
.............. +RIVES
.......... 3 Walter Franklin MCCREARY b: 31 Aug 1871
.......... 3 Eunice Lai MCCREARY b: 30 Jun 1873 d: 13 Aug 1873
Jen Bailey bailey@initco.net
Subject: John Couts
Barb, I just accessed http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/choosea.asp
for Land Patent Search in Ohio
for Couts. I found a John Couts,
but don't have Java enabled on
my computer so can't access the file when it says
ORDER. Have you looked at
the Land and Patents for Couts?
favor and tune into
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/response.asp
see what it says about where John's
land was in Sept. 1844. You may have
to use the first address and go
through the who process. LAUNA
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you
E-mail me!
Go Back to Couts Main page
From: "Beverly"
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:40:01 -0600
Subject: [COUTS] Coots Roll Call
Resent-Sender: COUTS-L-request@rootsweb.com
My Coots:
Andrew Coots b.1862 AL d.8-1-1930 AR
wife Eliza J. "Etter" Bagwell b.1872 AR d.1-4-1958 AR
1.Iva m. Tom Ware (have children)
2.Katie
3.Vada
4.James Wesley b.12-18-1892 m.
Louella Teague (have children)
5.Squire Franklin 1897 m. Dora E.
Galloway (have Children
6.Ida Pearl 1-15-1899 m. Lawrence
Columbus Galloway (Mine) (have
descendants)
7. George Dexter b.1902
8. Ada b.1907 m. ? Kirkland
9. Zada b.1907
10.Othal b.12-16-1909 d. 11-1986
11.Eugene b.1910
-----------------------------------------------
Land records for Andrew and Eliza J. Bagwell are from Baxter Co., AR.
Subject: Eva Belle Couts Subject: Eva Belle Couts
From: Tim E Barnes
Hi, I see you have a listing for Couts in the Indiana
area. Do you happen to have anything on an
Eva B. Couts? I belive her middle name was Belle.
I have been looking for Some time for info on her.
The only thing I have at the moment is that she
was born in Owen Co. Indiana on Oct. 5, 1874.
She died Sept. 29, 1911. She was married to Samuel
McClellen Rea. Her father was Lorenza D. Couts
Her Mother was Febecca McAllister. I imagine this
is a typo, and think maybe it was Rebecca McAllister.
I am still not sure of Eve Belles last name. On my
Grandmothers SSDI she was listed as Eva Belle Coates.
However my grandma listed my ggrandfathers last
name as MCullen on her SS app. So she has a history
of less than perfect spelling. The thing that leads me
to believe it is actually Couts is the above and that
most of the info came from her death Cert. and as
such may be a little more likely to be accurate.
Well that's what I have, If you can help I would be
very greatful, and of course I can share info about
her offspring if you want. Thanks agian.
Tim B. Bloodally@Juno.com
Name: Nancy Arendsee NArendsee@aol.com
Referred by: AOL Comments: I'm descended
from Barbara Koutz b.unknown, d.8/26/1843
in Somerset Co., PA. She married Andrew
Blocher. Her parents were Michael Koutz
and Barbara. Do you have any information
on this family? Thanks, Nancy
Name: Diane M. Kautz jloo@wwnet.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Canton, MI (near Detroit)
Comments: Just starting to look into
my genealogy, any hints on how to get
started? My father (Floyd) was the son of
Roy (born in Germany) and Carrie (born
in Chicago?). My family has received mailings
from Kautz Vineyards in the past. They are
hosting the 2000 Kautz Family Reunion, Murphy, CA
Name: Ron Couch ewaltman@magnolia.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Vicksburg, MS
Comments: Hi. I wanted to ask about a
possible connection to the Couts/Kautz line.
My 7 ggrandfather, Jacob Couch, who died
in 1797, in Green Co. TN, has been eluding
our family for 30 years. The Couch clan after
Jacob is documented to death, but we have
found no wife or parents for Jacob. Is there a
Couts/Kautz who might have been his father?
He would have to have been in the part of VA
that is now eastern TN in the late 1600's or early
1700's. Help us and we will love you forever.
From: hadkins hadkins@uswest.net Subject:
Couts family in Ohio
OHIO COUTSES, ARE YOU READY? My name I
s Holly Couts Adkins born in Canton, Ohio the
daughter of Harry Gifford Couts, born
Newcomerstown, Ohio. Our family has
been in Tuscarawas County, Ohio for 200
years. My grandfather was Ernest Ray Couts
born February 23, 1889; grandmother was Hollis
Elma Stoffer Couts, born June 20, 1891.
Newcomerstown, Ohio . My great grandfather
was William Van Buren Couts born February 1, 1836
in Newcomerstown, Ohio and great grandmother
was Martha Postel who was his second marriage.
William Van Buren Couts was also married to
Mary Casteel.
My great, great grandfather was James Couts born
May 4, 1808 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and was
married to Rebecca Wilson.
My great, great, great grandfather was William Couts
born November 23, 1780 in New Jersey and married
Jane Hougey from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. We
were told that he migrated to Tuscarawas County
in a Scottish ox cart as a very young man and was
of Scottish heritage.
My fathers immeditate family is as follows: My father
had several brothers: Russell Couts, Jim Couts, David
Couts and Bill Couts all of whom are deceased.
His sisters were Hazel Couts Jones, Kay Couts, Erma
Couts all of whom are deceased with one living sister,
Gladys Couts Sewell. She resides in Ohio. All of my
father's siblings stayed in Ohio except my father who
moved his family to Birmingham, Alabama in 1952.
I will forward any further information my family has
for your records. I have more information about my
grandfather's siblings, but I will have to find it. We
do have published information (book) dating the
family in Tuscarawas County, Ohio back to the early
1800s. This Couts family is of Scottish decent which
can be traced to Scotland several centuries BC.
Until reading your site, I had never heard the name
associated with being German. All very interesting.
Feel free to give out my email address to those
wanting information. I will send more when I have t
ime. Holly Couts Adkins
Subj: Couts Family in Ohio
From: tcdcbc01@bright.net (Terry & Diana Couts & Family)
I just found this site tonight on impulse.
Haven't looked over much at this point,
but I'll just share a small bit of my info, and if
it fits with this site, people can contact me.
My father, Lee Ray Couts, from
Van Wert, OH started doing family research
about 7-8 years ago. My dad
got cancer and died about three years ago.
I took over the family genealogy
info. from dad just before his death. My
dad's Couts family came from the
Couts' out of Tuscarawas County, Ohio
from the early 1900's I think
(pulling this all from my faulty memory at
this point in time). The family line
I come from came from Pennsylvania,
and before that, I forget, I need to review
my books of information. I am too tired to
recall tonight, but I have reams of info.
On family from early 1900's to present,
with all the family members and branches.
Not so much going back in time, which
I would like to connect back to sometime
in near future. Anyone wishing to share
and exchange data is welcome to contact
me at tcdcbc01@bright.net Please no
spam or other advertisements and junk mail.
Terry B. Couts - 1951
Subj: re/Kautz ancestors
Date: 99-10-26 11:17:55 EDT
From: budighd@clear.lakes.com (Herbert and Donna Budig)
Good morning, I am Donna Budig, 955 Barney St.
Owatonna, MN 55060, my e-mail address is
budighd@clear.lakes.com My grandfather was
Emil Kautz, born Sept. 3, 1884 in Stillwater, MN he
died June 16, 1952. His fathers name was
Fred Kautz, born April 12, 1856 in Germany
& died Nov.12, 1932 I believe the family were from
Pomerania, Germany. My aunt has alot of the
history written down.Would you have any info
regarding this family ? Would appreciate
hearing from you. Thanks Donna
http://genforum.
genealogy.com/huey/messages/139.html
HUEY, COUTS , NJ>OH abt. 1817
Posted by: Eli Nordstrom Date: May 08, 1999 at 18:26:44
of 218
I am seeking more information on Jane HUEY
(1783-1865) She was thought to be Pennsylvania
Dutch. Jane married William COUTS and lived in
Sussex County, NJ. Around 1817 they migrated
to Guernsey County, OH with seven children.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/sdquery007.html
I am seeking information on FARAN SHERIDAN COATES
(d. 23 Nov 1940) or his descendents. He moved to
San Diego prior to May of 1918 from Ohio(probably ~
1902-1903). In 1918 his address was "RFD #4, San Diego".
He was married to CORA NEEL (d. 24 Dec 1959) on
May 7, 1902 and had one son, HERBERT NEEL COATES
(b. 29 July, 1903, d. 17 Jan 1956) Herbert Neel Coates
was thought to have one daughter MYRL COATES. Myrl
was said to have moved to northern California. FARAN,
CORA, and HERBERT are thought to be all buried in the
San Diego area. FARAN was born with his last name
spelled COUTS, but had his name changed. His parents
were JOHN CHADWELL COUTS and MARY
EMALINE LITTLE, from Irish Ridge, Guernsey County,
Ohio. Thank you for helping me find information on my
Grandmother's lost brother and his family..
Subj: Couts Surname in OHIO
Date: 99-10-02 23:29:35 EDT
From: boddie@pacbell.net (Benjamin S. Miller)
I have an Ida B. Couts in my line that married William
A. Booth. Ida B. Couts lived in either Coshocton Co.
or Tuscarawas Co. in Ohio. William A. Booth was
born 21 Jul 1867, he and Ida married 9 Jul 1899 and
he died Oct 1947 in Coshocton Co. Ohio. he is buried
in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown Tuscarawas
Co. Ohio. I hope that this will help you in some way! Ben Miller
Name: Maribeth Kouts
mbkouts@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, GA
Comments: Please keep me informed of Kouts
family(ies) events. Thank you very much!
Name: Nellie Kautz Wilkerson
123winest@concentric.net
From: Hampton, VA
Time: 1999-06-26 23:42:44
Comments: My father was Frederick Matthews
Kautz, born in Hampton, Virignia on December
5, 1898. I am the youngest of ten girls and one
boy, born to Federick's wife, Laura Belle Merrill
Kautz. Daddy's family is originally from Germany.
Could we be related? Nell
couts@iline.com Michael Couts Referred by:
Just Surfed On In From: Ft Myers, Florida
Comments: My family came from Penn., around
Pittsburg, I was told. My great great grand-dad
was the only survivor after an indian masacare.
My great grand-dad then moved to Toledo,
Ohio to work in the oil refinerys.
Could we fit into your tree???
Name: Jim Snider jsnider@iname.com
Website: 13th Dimension From: Buffalo, NY
Comments: I'm looking for the Kautz family
who lived in Clarence, NY, throughout the '60s,
'70s, & '80s, on Bank Street. I don't know if
they're still living in Clarence today, although I
know that they sold their Bank Street home
and moved on. They had three sons, I believe,
Henry,David, & Peter. Peter, I think, is living
in Ithaca and runs a martial arts academy. The
parents, Henry & Barbara, may still be living
in Clarence, although they might have moved
south when allthe kids got married and moved
away to start families of their own.
Subject: Countz, Augusta Co., VA
http://www.gendex.com/users/mcount/count/d0027/g0000007.html#I2116
GEORGE COUNTZ BIRTH: AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2116
Family 1: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ 1.+ELIZABETH
COUNTZ ELIZABETH COUNTZ BIRTH: 1765,
AUGUSTA CO., VIRGINIA DEATH: 1786,
GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2109
Father: GEORGE COUNTZ
Mother: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ
Family 1: JACOB ALLEN ALBERT
MARRIAGE: 22 APR 1783, AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA JENNIE ALBERT
BIRTH: REFN: FTJ#7627 Father: JACOB
ALLEN ALBERT
Mother: ELIZABETH COUNTZ
Family 1: JOHN COOKE MARRIAGE:
5 NOV 1805, MONROE CTY., W. VIRGINIA
centaur@cct.infi.net
I'm looking for more information about Coutts history. I see our names
are very close (less the "T") Love to hear from you Kevin Coutts
From: "David Brandeberry" <31505g@bright.net>
Subject: Looking for more Couts families.
Hello, My name is Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry.
I am looking for information on my father's family.
He was Dale Couts born in Kendalville, Indiana
January 1928. His father was Ora H. Couts and his
father was Joshua Couts. I only know of three cousins
on my dad's side of the family and I would
love to find some other relatives if we have any.
My father recently passed away on February 10th of
this year. If you have any info it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry
Researching Johannes CUNTZE and wife
Catherine STOEVER. He was born 1706
in Germany and died about 1777 in Augusta County.
The family name was later spelled KUNCE when
son Nicholas resided in Frederick County,
Virginia. The family moved to Orange County, North Carolina and
eventually by the end of the 18th century to Eastern Tennessee. Does
anyone have any information about this family?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE ADRRESS YOUR REPLY TO:
brendae@comsource.net (Brenda Evans)
Subject: KAUTZ Family
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Hi. Noticed your query about the KAUTZ family and wonder if we might be
researching the same family? Here is a brief run-down of what I have thus far:
Descendants of: Johann "Hans" George Kautz
1 Johann "Hans" George Kautz b. 1705 Margraviate Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d.
26 Jan 1745 GER
m. 28 Nov 1730 Lichtenau, Germany Anna Barbara Wuertz b. 1706 Margraviate
Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d. 01 Sep 1785 Friesburg, Salem Co., NJ
2 Johann George (Coutch) Kautz b. 03 Mar 1735 Helmlingen, GER d. 09 Jul
1798 Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., NJ
m. Anna Marie (Barbara?) Fix? b. ca. 1738 Germany? d. 01 Sep 1785
3 Johann Adam Kautz b. 25 Mar 1763 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
3 Anna Barbara Kautz b. 10 Oct 1765 Salem Co., NJ d. 26 Jun 1852
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
m. 1785 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm
Ilgen b. 15 Oct 1759 Hechlingen, Markgrafschaft Anspach, GER d. 20 Aug 1823
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
4 Hannah Ilgen b. 11 Apr 1786 Cohensey, Salem Co., NJ d. 1786
Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" Ilgen b. 12 Oct 1787 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. aft. 1860 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
m. ca. 1805 Salem Luth. Church, Centre Co., PA Jacob (Bauer)
Bower b. ca. 1782 Berks Co., PA d. ca. 1843/4 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
4 Elizabeth Ilgen b. 26 Apr 1790 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co.,
NJ d. 15 Jun 1854 Centre Co., PA
m. 04 Nov 1806 PA Philip Bastian (Moser) Musser b. 27 Aug 1785
Linn Twp., Northampton Co., PA d. 28 Nov 1829 Millheim, Centre Co., PA
4 Anna Margareta Ilgen b. 06 Apr 1793 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem
Co., NJ d. 06 Aug 1859
m. Thomas Furst
4 Johann "John" Christoph Wilhelm Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1795 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Catharina (Catherine) Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1797 Cohensey, Salem Co.,
NJ
m. Johannes "John" Bower b. ca. 1795 Centre Co., PA
4 Daniel "George" Emanuel Ilgen b. 11 Nov 1799 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. 12 Jul 1864 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL
m. Maria Eva "Polly" (Musser) Moser b. 1799 d. 1870
4 Christina (Christiana) Ilgen b. 09 Jul 1803 Aaronsburg, Centre
Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890
m. ___ (Schreurer) Shroyer/Schrimp?
4 Johannes "John" Michael William Ilgen b. 17 Jul 1806 Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
m. 03 Jan 1830 PA Elizabeth Bartges b. 04 Jan/Oct 1807 Penn
Hall, Centre Co., PA d. 09 Apr 1889 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
4 Lydia L. Ilgen b. 12 Jan 1810 Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA d. 23
Oct 1862 near Salona, Clinton Co., PA
m. Samuel Philip Burrell b. 14 Jan 1808 d. 12 May 1895 near
Salona, Clinton Co., PA
3 Elisabeth Kautz
m. Adam Fix
3 Margareta Kautz
m. Adam Painter
3 Unknown child Kautz
3 Unknown child Kautz
Any "hits"? Regards, John (Jack) Stewart
E-mail: johns2rt@aol.com
Home page url: http://members.aol.com/johns2rt/
From: Larry and Nancy Kautz
Subject: Several Things
Dear Barb, I see by your website
that you already got some information
about the Kautz, etc. family gathering
in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas last June.
The weekend went about as I had
expected it to go. I had a very pleasant
visit with a number of people whom I
have known only through the mails
over a period of years. Also present
were two of my children and two
grandchildren and a cousin (Ron
Kautz of Arroyo Grande, CA) who
I see only sporadically since we
became adults about 40 years ago.
Much of the time was spent
getting acquainted, so there was little
time left for genealogy. That was
fine with me. I will note that both
Darrell Kautz and Dick Kautz have
made an incredible amount of progress
in their branches of the family. Darrell
was actually able to trace his line back
from the USA through about six or
eight gernerations who lived in Russia
to its origins in Germany. Dick was
able to combine a speaking tour in
Germany with a visit to the town
(Edigheim) which his ancestors left
in about 1820. He met a few of his
distant relatives there. Dick is a
fascinating individual - a leading
researcher in a relatively new branch
of mathematics (chaos theory) with
all kinds of interests outside his field.
John and June Kautz, the hosts
for the Arkansas reunion, had done an
excellent job of planning housing and
events. Except for my own close relatives,
John and June were the only ones of the
60 or 70 people there who I had met
previously. They had visited our home
when we were living in Cincinnati
about a dozen years ago.
Now for the next reunion:
John said that you might be interested
in co-hosting a get-together in California
in the year 2000. It certainly would be
nice to get some of your family to join
us Kautzes even though you don't know
how to spell the name right. Ron Kautz
(my cousin) and his wife, Bernie, and
Ollen Kay who lives in San Diego also
mentioned an interest in co-hosting
such an event. The Kautz Vinyards
would be a wonderful site. I think that,
if Steve Kautz or some other member of
the vinyard family were to be asked,
they could make most of the plans. I
understand they do conventions of all
sizes at the vinyard's entertainment
complex. How about it?
A note about your ancestor
Teter K(C)a(o)utz(s). Are you aware
that Dietrich is a very uncommon German
name, but Dieter is a fairly common
German name. My guess is that his
name was actually Dieter Kautz. As
you have become aware, spelling was
not a strong suit for many 18th and
19th Century record-keepers. Also,
few of the German Auswanderern
(emigrants) could read and write in
German much less in English. It is
easy to see how his name could be
spelled in phonic English as Teter Couts.
In reading your newsletters,
I just discovered that Cave Couts was
a West Point graduate. It is of interest
that the best known of the American
Kautzes, Major General August
Valentine Kautz, also graduated
from West Point (in 1852). He
was stationed in the west for most
of his 40 years in the army and had
his headquarters on Angel Island in
San Francisco Bay while he was
commander of the 8th US Infantry
through much of the 1870's and 1880's.
As you continue to develop
your family history, you will want at
first to gather as much information
as you can on your relatives living
in America. You have done a
remarkable job on this so far especially
since you were able to trace their
progress from Pennsylvania to
Virginia to North Carolina and
Tennessee and to California.
Eventually, you will want to go
back to Germany for more information.
It seems likely to me that your ancestor,
Christian Kautz, and several of his sons
(Dietrich, Johannes, Hans Georg) are
the persons mentioned in Egle's Names
of Foreigners Who Took Oath of
Allegiance and in Ehmann's Die
Auswanderung in die Neuengland
-Staaten. I have never seen either
of these books, but have seen exerpts
from them and understand that some
of the entries give the names of the
towns from which the persons emigrated.
Do I remember that your ancestors
came from either Steinau or Hanau in
Hesse, Germany? In a list of 1500 Kautz
households in Germany today, I find
5 families in Hanau, but none listed
in Steinau. Your most likely source
of information will be Lutheran Church
records. The Mormon Church has
copied to microfilm the church records
of more than half of the Lutheran churches
in Germany. If you are positive of the
town where Christian and his children
came from, it will be easy to find out at
any Mormon Church whether the town's
church records have been copied and are
available for viewing. Is it time to do
that now? Enough! If you didn't notice,
I gave you two jobs to do in the above
paragraphs. I'll close now before I really
start bossing you around. Let me know
what you think of the Kautz Vinyards idea.
Your (Oh, so distant) Cousin Larry Kautz
Subj: Couts Geneology
Date: 99-02-28 07:43:36 EST
From: majec@wcoil.com
(martha j couts)
Hello, My name is Martha Couts.
My ex-husband was Lee Ray Couts.
His grandfather was Clarence Sr.
Van Wert County Ohio. Is there
any chance that this branch is
related to your branch? My son
has done the work for one side
of my family, but I don't think
he's had time to do too much
on the Couts side. Very interested
in what you might think of the
possibility of being related. Thanks.
Name: Arthur Couts
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington, Pa.
Time: 1999-02-07 14:08:27
Comments: We are the only
Couts family in our town.I'd like
to know where and how our family
got here
Name: Doug White
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Camden, SC
Time: 1999-02-02 02:42:18
Comments: Looking for my
Kautz ancestors from
Brown County, Ohio
Name: Jennifer Whiteford,
jenzbooks@alltel.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rural Valley,
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-01-17 06:56:12
Comments: Great website! I am
descended from Michael Couts
who lived in Washington Co.,
Pennsylvania. He had a daughter
Lorena Bell Couts who married
Edward Stephen Byers. They
were my gr gr grandparents. I
haven't done much research on
them yet but do plan to in the future.
Will forward more info. when I get it!
Name: Thomas P. Kouts,
tomnmary@midamer.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in Evansville, In
Time: 1998-12-30 00:31:00
Comments: Didn't know you
had a web page, quess I never
looked. Great grandfather was born
in Kouts, In. Have been there
several times. Also have attended
1 Kautz, katz, Kouts reunion.
Name: Charles Stigberg,
phrolic@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hampton, Virginia - USA
Time: 1998-12-01 21:45:41
Comments: Hi - I'm a native of
Hampton, VA - descendent of
Fred M. Kautz, my grandfather.
His brothers were Charles and
Earl. Fred M. Kautz was born
1898 died 1964 in Hampton, VA.
Buried in Parklawn Cemetery,
Hampton, VA near his brothers.
His father (my great grandfather
Kautz) is in Oakland Cemetery
in Hampton, VA. He immigrated
from Germany. It is my
understanding their name was
originally preceded by "Von" but
they dropped it to conform more
to other American names. My
mother, Margaret Kautz married
my father (a Swede) thus the
different last name.
Name: Arthur C. Kouts,
ack13@ix.netcom.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-21 04:05:59
Comments: Born in Arizona,
Father born in Colorado, Grandfather
born at Kouts, Indiana 1872.
Would like to hear from you if
you can give me more information
on the family.
Name: Andreas Kautz
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stolzalpe, Austria
Time: 1998-11-19 12:29:07
Comments: I'm very surprised.
There're lotsa Kautz' all 'round
the world. I always thought, that
my family is the only family with
the name "Kautz". Very funny.
Name: Caleb Couts
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oskaloosa, IA
Time: 1998-11-12 23:27:07
Name: COUTTS, jarobco@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-12 20:02:16
Comments: Hi there. My name is
Robert Andrew COUTTS. My
father was born in the Shetland
Islands and the story is that there
were three brothers who set sail
one day to do a spot of fishing
out from the coast of Norway.
They got caught in a storm and
were washed ashore on the coast
of the Shetland Isles. There
surname was spelt either KUTZ,
KHUTZ or KUTZE and over many
years changed to it's prescent
form of COUTTS. How true
this story is I don't know but if
anyone reading this have
connections with the
COUTTS FAMILIES of
Shetland please e-mail me.
You have a great page, very
interesting. Regards Robert Coutts
Name: Eli Nordstrom,
elinordstrom@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rector, PA -- Descendent
of Virginia and Tuscarawas County
Ohio Couts and Chadwell
Families
Time: 1998-10-10 03:18:41
Comments: What a wonderful website.
The dedication to the family is quite
apparent. I am a the ggg-grandaughter
of Wm. Peter Couts, Sr.. His Son Wm.
Peter Jr. married Phoebe Chadwell,
daughter of George and Ruth R.
[Taylor] Chadwell of VA. They
migrated to Tuscarawas County,
Ohio where their son John Chadwell
Couts married Mary Emaline Little,
and to this union my grandmother,
Wilma Elizabeth Couts was born.
I am willing to share information
with anyone interested, and would
love to find "long lost" relatives!
mnbns lives here!!!
Name: Elizabeth Foshaug,
elizabethfoshuag@mailexcite.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Hudsonville, MI
Time: 1998-10-03 15:05:47
Comments: Do you know of a
nywhere I could obtain a copy
of the book: The Descendants of
John Jacob Koutz and Sarah E. Christlieb?
Name: James Russell Koutz,
wildchild_koutz@yahoo.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Alma, Michigan
Time: 1998-09-19 02:49:35
Comments: Well someone in
our family told us about this.
we were excited to find out things
and would be really interested to
hear more about what goes on.
Alicia Walker has attended our
Koutz family reunion in Michigan.
My grandfather was Edmun Koutz,
and his wife was Sara (Steele) Koutz
from Elwell, Michigan. If possible
please e-mail us some information about
anything that is going to be going on
in the near future. It would be greatly
appreciated. Sincerly,
James Russell Koutz and family
Name: David J. Kautz, dkautz@pce.net
Website: Dragon's Home
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-09-16 19:15:58
Comments: Originally from
Youngstown, OH GGGrandfather -
August Kautz, Union Army,
Battle of the Crater, Petersburg,
VA (they still remember the
name down there after 120yrs!!!)
GGrandfather - Adolf Alexander
Grandfather - Daniel Donald
Father - Henry George Repeating
family names - George, Daniel,
Henry August Kautz had a brother
that went west to Oregon after
Civil war, most family history lost
when Grandfather was orphand
at 8 yrs old.
Name: ERNEST R. KAUTZ,
ERNIEL38K@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ST. LOUIS MO. 63138
Time: 1998-09-15 04:05:09
Comments: IS IT POSABEL TO
GET COPY OF FAIMLY TREE
INFORMATION PLEASE
FATHER TRYING TO DO HIS
NAME ERNEST L. KAUTZ
Name: Robert Leo Cannon (Kautz),
kautz@swbell.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Independence, Missouri
Time: 1998-07-31 01:55:00
Comments: I am working on my
family tree and looking for relatives.
My dad was Francis Leo Kautz,
born in Stillwater Okla., His dad
was John Jacob Kautz, born in
Oklahoma in 1891 His
dad was John George Kautz,
born in Strausberg Germany
in 1850, I believe, but I will
have to verify this at a later date.
Subject: Couts
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:16:57 EDT
Dear Barbara,
I wrote you a little earlier about the
Couts Family Association and my son-in-
law's grandmother. Millie (Moore)
Bishop told me that her mother was Jesse
Forest/Forrest Couts, b. December
1885, Newcomerstown, Ohio,
d. Sep. 9, 1970,
Redlands, San Bernardino Co.,
Calif. Jesse's husband was
Newton Miller Moore,
Sr. b. Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown,
Ohio, d. October 1968, Riverside,
Riverside Co., Calif. Both Jesse and
Newton are buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Redlands, San
Bernardino Co., Ca.
Millie further stated that Jesse
Forest/Forrest (Couts) Moore had two
brothers: Smith Couts and Charles
Couts. Unfortunately, she was
unable totell me whether they
were younger or older than Jesse.
Does this help a little more
with identifying from which
Couts family Jesse came? Any
help you can extend would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Connie Sloan Ruffley
Subj: John Couts and Rebecca Little
Date: 99-02-23 01:38:51 EST
From: ruffley@earthlink.net (robert ruffley)
Hi, I wrote you several months ago re:
Jessie Forest Couts (b. 1 Dec. 1885,
Newcomerstown, OH, d. 29 Sep.
1968, Riverside, CA) and her husband
Newton Miller Moore, Sr. (b. 25
Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown, OH,
d. 7 Oct. 1968, Riverside, CA).
Just the other day, I received Jessie's
death certificate which said
that her father was John Couts and
mother was Rebecca Little, both born
Ohio. This John Couts was probably
born between 1845-1860, depending on
how large his family was and
where Jessie was in birth-order.
I'm sorry that I don't have any
more info. on John Couts and
Rebecca Little. If you know
of anyone who is researching
this family, please let me know.
Thank you. Connie Ruffley
sarawick@juno.com
From: jilliancapri@webtv.net
(marilyn Couts)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998
Subject: history of Couts Family
I am the wife of Arthur R.
Couts, Jr. age 48 and I have
a son Arthur R. Couts 111
age 26 and he has a
daughter named Jillian
Capri Couts age 3.
Their are generations I can
go back to but at this time I
will wait for you to respond
if you feel it may be necessary.
The only Couts family
we ever knew of is our immediate
family all from little Washington, Pa.
This is very interesting to me
and looking forward in hearing
from you. Marilyn A. Couts
Weigant & Associates
Peter Weigant General Agent
c/o Marilyn Couts Offce Manager
From: "Douglas R White"
Subject: Kautz Genealogy
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 1998 15:49
I am looking for information
on my Kautz ancestors. I am
decended from Fredrick
Sebastian Kautz b 21 oct 1804,
who emigrated to Ohio.
Any information you can give
me or anyone you could refer
me to would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Doug White
From: Gidggette@aol.com
Subject: Sought the couts family
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:56:52 EDT
I am a part of the couts family
am grandmother is betty couts
wolff.her father was Charles
Couts and we are located
in uniontown Ohio.
We have been doing
work on the family tree for a
long time. we have found out
that there are many ways of
saying the name and many
ways to spell the name
and we are all related
to one another now matter
the spelling. I am sure that
my grand mother would
love to get some info form
you or to share the info we
have gathered I found a relative
by the name of Michael Coats
he works for n.a.s.a as the commander
of the shuttle. please contact
me or any of the following address
bettywolff (this is my grandmother
Betty Wolff)dwolff5153
(my mother Darlene Wolff, Betty's Daughter)
gidggette (Gidget Wolff, that's me)
I hope to hear from you soon. GIDGET
Subj: Jacob Kuntz (Counts) descendants
Date: 98-12-03 11:19:17 EST
From: dlytton@primenet.com (WDC GenWeb)
To: wdc-genweb@rootsweb.com
Some descendants of Jacob Kuntz (Counts):
http://www.primenet.com/~dlytton/wdc/z0000357.html
We don't have any dates for Jacob,
born in Germany, the main focus of
this chart is his grandson John Counts
Jr born about 1765 and died Oct 1 1843
in Russell Co VA. Surnames found in
this chart are:
Amburgey, Banner, Colley, Counts,
Haynes, Jessee, Kelly, Kiser, Kuntz,
Long, Magdeline, Mattox, Rasnake,
Reynolds, Smith and Willard.
From: "Ron and Jennifer Bailey"
Subject: Re: Your Couts line
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:14:35 -0700
The Couts is a very distant line
that married into a line that
connects to another line that
eventually connects to the
Cooper family which is my
main line. Here is where it connects:
1 Isaac CONDIT b: 05 Jun 1796 d: 18 Feb 1840
. +Catherine COOPER b: 17 Jun 1798 m: 07 Oct 1817 d: 12 Feb 1876 Father: Ephriam Cooper Mother: Margaret Van Voorhees
.... 2 David CONDIT b: 08 Jul 1818
.... 2 Caroline CONDIT b: 05 Feb 1821
.... 2 Rebecca CONDIT b: 12 Jul 1823
.... 2 Ephraim CONDIT b: 29 Jul 1826
.... 2 Eunice CONDIT b: 09 Nov 1830 d: 06 Oct 1873
........ +John MCCREARY b: 14 Jun 1832 m: 10 Apr 1851 d: 28 Oct 1906 Father: Thomas McCreary Mother: Mary Henry
.......... 3 Pulaski Fulton MCCREARY b: 01 Apr 1852 in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio d: Oct 1918
.............. +Olive May BRAUNELLAR b: 22 Feb 1862 in Findlay, Ohio m: 01 Dec 1881 d: 23 Jun 1952 in Blough Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Indiana Father: Augustus Braunellar Mother: Louisa J.
................ 4 Zenith Demott MCCREARY b: 05 Jan 1883 in Miami County, Indiana d: 21 Apr 1962
.................... +Bertha WHITE b: 23 Jul 1886 in Starke County, Indiana m: 28 Jan 1905 d: 30 Nov 1975 in Peru, Indiana Father: Jesse Perry White Mother: Esther Jane Downing
...................... 5 Ralph Leon MCCREARY b: 05 Nov 1906 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 31 Oct 1967 in Peru, Indiana
.......................... +Ruth SHERRY b: 01 Jun 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana m: 21 Apr 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana d: Apr 1978 in Peru, Indiana
...................... 5 Wilma May MCCREARY
.......................... +Kenneth L. KINNEY b: 11 Dec 1904 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana d: 17 Mar 1984
...................... 5 [2] Zenith LaVerne MCCREARY b: 04 Sep 1910 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 29 Jul 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana
.......................... +Marie SPAULDING
...................... *2nd Wife of [2] Zenith LaVerne McCreary:
.......................... +Bernice COLVILLE
...................... 5 Gerald Verdene MCCREARY b: 25 Jan 1913 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana d: 10 Dec 1975 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
.......................... +Phyllis HINES
...................... 5 [3] Clara Esther MCCREARY
.......................... +Roy WALLICK
...................... *2nd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +Oscar William MANNIES Father: Mother:
...................... *3rd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +William H. OSBORN Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Paul MCCREARY b: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana d: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
................ 4 Iva Frances MCCREARY b: 09 Dec 1884 in Gilead, Indiana d: 05 Jun 1978 in Countryside Place, Knox County, Indiana
.................... +William Samuel HARTMAN b: 23 Aug 1884 in Burr Oak, Indiana m: 28 Mar 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 26 Apr 1937 in Holland, Michigan Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Sylvia Belle HARTMAN
.......................... +Arthur E. HAMMAN d: 21 Feb 1961 in Galesburg Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois
...................... 5 Esther Lorine HARTMAN
.......................... +Louis Mental DAVIS b: 31 Oct 1902 in English Lake, Indiana d: 03 Jun 1982 in Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox, Indiana Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Donald Levi HARTMAN b: 25 Mar 1913 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 01 Jun 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan
...................... 5 May Elizabeth HARTMAN b: 24 May 1915 in Plymouth, Indiana d: Aug 1992 in Knox, Indiana
.......................... +Everett KEISER b: 28 Feb 1913 in Knox, Indiana m: 22 Sep 1935 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 09 Apr 1994 in Knox, Indiana
............................. 6 [7] Adeline Joyce KEISER
................................ +Robert COUTS
................................... 7 [6] Mark COUTS
....................................... +Rebecca Lou KETCHAM
................................... *2nd Wife of [6] Mark Couts:
....................................... +Linda GRIFFO
......................................... 8 Rachel Amanda COUTS
......................................... 8 Allison Renee COUTS
................................... 7 Cindy COUTS
................................... 7 Sherri COUTS
................................... 7 Kristy COUTS
................................... 7 Mary Carol COUTS
............................. *2nd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Fred CLEVELAND
............................. *3rd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Edgar TONGES
................ 4 John Carl MCCREARY b: 23 Jun 1887 in Miami County, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1977 in Plymouth, Indiana
.................... +Verne O'BREWER b: 19 Jan 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana m: 15 Apr 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 20 Jun 1980 in South Bend, Indiana Father: Mother:
................ 4 Zella Glenna MCCREARY b: 10 Jan 1889 d: 31 Oct 1968
.................... +Oscar RIMER b: 05 May 1890 m: 27 May 1911 in Cluver, Indiana d: 19 Jun 1975 ................ 4 Cleo Myrtle MCCREARY b: 23 Nov 1890 in Burr Oak, Indiana d: 23 Jul 1982 in Longmont, Colorado
.................... +Orpha R. SMITH b: 09 Apr 1898 m: 23 Mar 1918
................ 4 Charles Augustus MCCREARY b: 20 Aug 1894 in Gilead, Indiana d: 29 Nov 1982 in Coldwater, Michigan
.................... +Lucretia Davis PRYSE b: 20 Aug 1895 in Beattyville, Kentucky m: 20 Aug 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1950 in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana ................ 4 Robert Grant MCCREARY b: 04 Mar 1898 d: 28 Apr 1972 in Riverside Hospital, Riverside, California
.................... +Sarah Mabelle PIPPENGER b: 31 Jul 1895 m: 30 Sep 1932
................ 4 Golda MCCREARY b: 27 Jan 1901 d: Abt. 1931
.................... +Hally HOLDERREAD b: Abt. 1898
.......... 3 Julia Mary Cathrine MCCREARY b: 19 Jul 1853 d: Abt. 1931
.............. +Homer CARPENTER b: Abt. 1851 m: 17 Jul 1883 d: Abt. 1915
................ 4 Irene CARPENTER
................ 4 Mary Katherine CARPENTER
................ 4 Minnie Delle CARPENTER b: 04 Nov 1884 in Miami County, Indiana d: 15 Sep 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana
.................... +John Edward ACKENHUSEN b: 30 Sep 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois m: 07 Jun 1911 in Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana d: 25 Nov 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana
................ 4 Lida Eunice CARPENTER b: 24 Aug 1888
.................... +Jack TRUAX
.......... 3 Emma Reilla MCCREARY b: 20 Dec 1856
.............. +William SHEARER m: 07 Aug 1879
................ 4 Nina SHEARER
.................... +James HOLDERMAN
.......... 3 Minerva Ruth MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1861
.............. +Cyrus H. FREEMAN m: 25 Jun 1882
................ 4 Howard FREEMAN
.................... +IVY
................ 4 Eunice FREEMAN
.................... +John STUTZMAN
................ 4 Dale FREEMAN
.......... 3 Henry Christian MCCREARY b: 13 Sep 1862
................ 4 Herman MCCREARY
.................... +MATTIE
................ 4 Hazel MCCREARY
.................... +Lloyd EGER
................ 4 Hiram MCCREARY
.................... +CARRIE
................ 4 John MCCREARY
.................... +BELLE
.......... 3 Frederic George MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1865
.............. +LILLIAN m: in Elkhart, Indiana
.......... 3 Hettie Ann MCCREARY b: 03 Mar 1867
.............. +ARMSTRONG
................ 4 Bessie ARMSTRONG
.................... +FISH
................ 4 Ethel ARMSTRONG
.................... +HALL
................ 4 Russel ARMSTRONG
.......... 3 [19] Minnie Elma MCCREARY b: 14 May 1869
.............. +CRANE
................ 4 Eunice CRANE
.................... +Jack CRUM
................ 4 Alma CRANE
.......... *2nd Husband of [19] Minnie Elma McCreary:
.............. +RIVES
.......... 3 Walter Franklin MCCREARY b: 31 Aug 1871
.......... 3 Eunice Lai MCCREARY b: 30 Jun 1873 d: 13 Aug 1873
Jen Bailey bailey@initco.net
Subject: John Couts
Barb, I just accessed http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/choosea.asp
for Land Patent Search in Ohio
for Couts. I found a John Couts,
but don't have Java enabled on
my computer so can't access the file when it says
ORDER. Have you looked at
the Land and Patents for Couts?
favor and tune into
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/response.asp
see what it says about where John's
land was in Sept. 1844. You may have
to use the first address and go
through the who process. LAUNA
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you
E-mail me!
Go Back to Couts Main page
Subject: Eva Belle Couts Subject: Eva Belle Couts
From: Tim E Barnes
Hi, I see you have a listing for Couts in the Indiana
area. Do you happen to have anything on an
Eva B. Couts? I belive her middle name was Belle.
I have been looking for Some time for info on her.
The only thing I have at the moment is that she
was born in Owen Co. Indiana on Oct. 5, 1874.
She died Sept. 29, 1911. She was married to Samuel
McClellen Rea. Her father was Lorenza D. Couts
Her Mother was Febecca McAllister. I imagine this
is a typo, and think maybe it was Rebecca McAllister.
I am still not sure of Eve Belles last name. On my
Grandmothers SSDI she was listed as Eva Belle Coates.
However my grandma listed my ggrandfathers last
name as MCullen on her SS app. So she has a history
of less than perfect spelling. The thing that leads me
to believe it is actually Couts is the above and that
most of the info came from her death Cert. and as
such may be a little more likely to be accurate.
Well that's what I have, If you can help I would be
very greatful, and of course I can share info about
her offspring if you want. Thanks agian.
Tim B. Bloodally@Juno.com
Name: Nancy Arendsee NArendsee@aol.com
Referred by: AOL Comments: I'm descended
from Barbara Koutz b.unknown, d.8/26/1843
in Somerset Co., PA. She married Andrew
Blocher. Her parents were Michael Koutz
and Barbara. Do you have any information
on this family? Thanks, Nancy
Name: Diane M. Kautz jloo@wwnet.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Canton, MI (near Detroit)
Comments: Just starting to look into
my genealogy, any hints on how to get
started? My father (Floyd) was the son of
Roy (born in Germany) and Carrie (born
in Chicago?). My family has received mailings
from Kautz Vineyards in the past. They are
hosting the 2000 Kautz Family Reunion, Murphy, CA
Name: Ron Couch ewaltman@magnolia.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Vicksburg, MS
Comments: Hi. I wanted to ask about a
possible connection to the Couts/Kautz line.
My 7 ggrandfather, Jacob Couch, who died
in 1797, in Green Co. TN, has been eluding
our family for 30 years. The Couch clan after
Jacob is documented to death, but we have
found no wife or parents for Jacob. Is there a
Couts/Kautz who might have been his father?
He would have to have been in the part of VA
that is now eastern TN in the late 1600's or early
1700's. Help us and we will love you forever.
From: hadkins hadkins@uswest.net Subject:
Couts family in Ohio
OHIO COUTSES, ARE YOU READY? My name I
s Holly Couts Adkins born in Canton, Ohio the
daughter of Harry Gifford Couts, born
Newcomerstown, Ohio. Our family has
been in Tuscarawas County, Ohio for 200
years. My grandfather was Ernest Ray Couts
born February 23, 1889; grandmother was Hollis
Elma Stoffer Couts, born June 20, 1891.
Newcomerstown, Ohio . My great grandfather
was William Van Buren Couts born February 1, 1836
in Newcomerstown, Ohio and great grandmother
was Martha Postel who was his second marriage.
William Van Buren Couts was also married to
Mary Casteel.
My great, great grandfather was James Couts born
May 4, 1808 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and was
married to Rebecca Wilson.
My great, great, great grandfather was William Couts
born November 23, 1780 in New Jersey and married
Jane Hougey from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. We
were told that he migrated to Tuscarawas County
in a Scottish ox cart as a very young man and was
of Scottish heritage.
My fathers immeditate family is as follows: My father
had several brothers: Russell Couts, Jim Couts, David
Couts and Bill Couts all of whom are deceased.
His sisters were Hazel Couts Jones, Kay Couts, Erma
Couts all of whom are deceased with one living sister,
Gladys Couts Sewell. She resides in Ohio. All of my
father's siblings stayed in Ohio except my father who
moved his family to Birmingham, Alabama in 1952.
I will forward any further information my family has
for your records. I have more information about my
grandfather's siblings, but I will have to find it. We
do have published information (book) dating the
family in Tuscarawas County, Ohio back to the early
1800s. This Couts family is of Scottish decent which
can be traced to Scotland several centuries BC.
Until reading your site, I had never heard the name
associated with being German. All very interesting.
Feel free to give out my email address to those
wanting information. I will send more when I have t
ime. Holly Couts Adkins
Subj: Couts Family in Ohio
From: tcdcbc01@bright.net (Terry & Diana Couts & Family)
I just found this site tonight on impulse.
Haven't looked over much at this point,
but I'll just share a small bit of my info, and if
it fits with this site, people can contact me.
My father, Lee Ray Couts, from
Van Wert, OH started doing family research
about 7-8 years ago. My dad
got cancer and died about three years ago.
I took over the family genealogy
info. from dad just before his death. My
dad's Couts family came from the
Couts' out of Tuscarawas County, Ohio
from the early 1900's I think
(pulling this all from my faulty memory at
this point in time). The family line
I come from came from Pennsylvania,
and before that, I forget, I need to review
my books of information. I am too tired to
recall tonight, but I have reams of info.
On family from early 1900's to present,
with all the family members and branches.
Not so much going back in time, which
I would like to connect back to sometime
in near future. Anyone wishing to share
and exchange data is welcome to contact
me at tcdcbc01@bright.net Please no
spam or other advertisements and junk mail.
Terry B. Couts - 1951
Subj: re/Kautz ancestors
Date: 99-10-26 11:17:55 EDT
From: budighd@clear.lakes.com (Herbert and Donna Budig)
Good morning, I am Donna Budig, 955 Barney St.
Owatonna, MN 55060, my e-mail address is
budighd@clear.lakes.com My grandfather was
Emil Kautz, born Sept. 3, 1884 in Stillwater, MN he
died June 16, 1952. His fathers name was
Fred Kautz, born April 12, 1856 in Germany
& died Nov.12, 1932 I believe the family were from
Pomerania, Germany. My aunt has alot of the
history written down.Would you have any info
regarding this family ? Would appreciate
hearing from you. Thanks Donna
http://genforum.
genealogy.com/huey/messages/139.html
HUEY, COUTS , NJ>OH abt. 1817
Posted by: Eli Nordstrom Date: May 08, 1999 at 18:26:44
of 218
I am seeking more information on Jane HUEY
(1783-1865) She was thought to be Pennsylvania
Dutch. Jane married William COUTS and lived in
Sussex County, NJ. Around 1817 they migrated
to Guernsey County, OH with seven children.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/sdquery007.html
I am seeking information on FARAN SHERIDAN COATES
(d. 23 Nov 1940) or his descendents. He moved to
San Diego prior to May of 1918 from Ohio(probably ~
1902-1903). In 1918 his address was "RFD #4, San Diego".
He was married to CORA NEEL (d. 24 Dec 1959) on
May 7, 1902 and had one son, HERBERT NEEL COATES
(b. 29 July, 1903, d. 17 Jan 1956) Herbert Neel Coates
was thought to have one daughter MYRL COATES. Myrl
was said to have moved to northern California. FARAN,
CORA, and HERBERT are thought to be all buried in the
San Diego area. FARAN was born with his last name
spelled COUTS, but had his name changed. His parents
were JOHN CHADWELL COUTS and MARY
EMALINE LITTLE, from Irish Ridge, Guernsey County,
Ohio. Thank you for helping me find information on my
Grandmother's lost brother and his family..
Subj: Couts Surname in OHIO
Date: 99-10-02 23:29:35 EDT
From: boddie@pacbell.net (Benjamin S. Miller)
I have an Ida B. Couts in my line that married William
A. Booth. Ida B. Couts lived in either Coshocton Co.
or Tuscarawas Co. in Ohio. William A. Booth was
born 21 Jul 1867, he and Ida married 9 Jul 1899 and
he died Oct 1947 in Coshocton Co. Ohio. he is buried
in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown Tuscarawas
Co. Ohio. I hope that this will help you in some way! Ben Miller
Name: Maribeth Kouts
mbkouts@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, GA
Comments: Please keep me informed of Kouts
family(ies) events. Thank you very much!
Name: Nellie Kautz Wilkerson
123winest@concentric.net
From: Hampton, VA
Time: 1999-06-26 23:42:44
Comments: My father was Frederick Matthews
Kautz, born in Hampton, Virignia on December
5, 1898. I am the youngest of ten girls and one
boy, born to Federick's wife, Laura Belle Merrill
Kautz. Daddy's family is originally from Germany.
Could we be related? Nell
couts@iline.com Michael Couts Referred by:
Just Surfed On In From: Ft Myers, Florida
Comments: My family came from Penn., around
Pittsburg, I was told. My great great grand-dad
was the only survivor after an indian masacare.
My great grand-dad then moved to Toledo,
Ohio to work in the oil refinerys.
Could we fit into your tree???
Name: Jim Snider jsnider@iname.com
Website: 13th Dimension From: Buffalo, NY
Comments: I'm looking for the Kautz family
who lived in Clarence, NY, throughout the '60s,
'70s, & '80s, on Bank Street. I don't know if
they're still living in Clarence today, although I
know that they sold their Bank Street home
and moved on. They had three sons, I believe,
Henry,David, & Peter. Peter, I think, is living
in Ithaca and runs a martial arts academy. The
parents, Henry & Barbara, may still be living
in Clarence, although they might have moved
south when allthe kids got married and moved
away to start families of their own.
Subject: Countz, Augusta Co., VA
http://www.gendex.com/users/mcount/count/d0027/g0000007.html#I2116
GEORGE COUNTZ BIRTH: AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2116
Family 1: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ 1.+ELIZABETH
COUNTZ ELIZABETH COUNTZ BIRTH: 1765,
AUGUSTA CO., VIRGINIA DEATH: 1786,
GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2109
Father: GEORGE COUNTZ
Mother: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ
Family 1: JACOB ALLEN ALBERT
MARRIAGE: 22 APR 1783, AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA JENNIE ALBERT
BIRTH: REFN: FTJ#7627 Father: JACOB
ALLEN ALBERT
Mother: ELIZABETH COUNTZ
Family 1: JOHN COOKE MARRIAGE:
5 NOV 1805, MONROE CTY., W. VIRGINIA
centaur@cct.infi.net
I'm looking for more information about Coutts history. I see our names
are very close (less the "T") Love to hear from you Kevin Coutts
From: "David Brandeberry" <31505g@bright.net>
Subject: Looking for more Couts families.
Hello, My name is Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry.
I am looking for information on my father's family.
He was Dale Couts born in Kendalville, Indiana
January 1928. His father was Ora H. Couts and his
father was Joshua Couts. I only know of three cousins
on my dad's side of the family and I would
love to find some other relatives if we have any.
My father recently passed away on February 10th of
this year. If you have any info it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry
Researching Johannes CUNTZE and wife
Catherine STOEVER. He was born 1706
in Germany and died about 1777 in Augusta County.
The family name was later spelled KUNCE when
son Nicholas resided in Frederick County,
Virginia. The family moved to Orange County, North Carolina and
eventually by the end of the 18th century to Eastern Tennessee. Does
anyone have any information about this family?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE ADRRESS YOUR REPLY TO:
brendae@comsource.net (Brenda Evans)
Subject: KAUTZ Family
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Hi. Noticed your query about the KAUTZ family and wonder if we might be
researching the same family? Here is a brief run-down of what I have thus far:
Descendants of: Johann "Hans" George Kautz
1 Johann "Hans" George Kautz b. 1705 Margraviate Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d.
26 Jan 1745 GER
m. 28 Nov 1730 Lichtenau, Germany Anna Barbara Wuertz b. 1706 Margraviate
Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d. 01 Sep 1785 Friesburg, Salem Co., NJ
2 Johann George (Coutch) Kautz b. 03 Mar 1735 Helmlingen, GER d. 09 Jul
1798 Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., NJ
m. Anna Marie (Barbara?) Fix? b. ca. 1738 Germany? d. 01 Sep 1785
3 Johann Adam Kautz b. 25 Mar 1763 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
3 Anna Barbara Kautz b. 10 Oct 1765 Salem Co., NJ d. 26 Jun 1852
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
m. 1785 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm
Ilgen b. 15 Oct 1759 Hechlingen, Markgrafschaft Anspach, GER d. 20 Aug 1823
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
4 Hannah Ilgen b. 11 Apr 1786 Cohensey, Salem Co., NJ d. 1786
Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" Ilgen b. 12 Oct 1787 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. aft. 1860 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
m. ca. 1805 Salem Luth. Church, Centre Co., PA Jacob (Bauer)
Bower b. ca. 1782 Berks Co., PA d. ca. 1843/4 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
4 Elizabeth Ilgen b. 26 Apr 1790 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co.,
NJ d. 15 Jun 1854 Centre Co., PA
m. 04 Nov 1806 PA Philip Bastian (Moser) Musser b. 27 Aug 1785
Linn Twp., Northampton Co., PA d. 28 Nov 1829 Millheim, Centre Co., PA
4 Anna Margareta Ilgen b. 06 Apr 1793 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem
Co., NJ d. 06 Aug 1859
m. Thomas Furst
4 Johann "John" Christoph Wilhelm Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1795 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Catharina (Catherine) Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1797 Cohensey, Salem Co.,
NJ
m. Johannes "John" Bower b. ca. 1795 Centre Co., PA
4 Daniel "George" Emanuel Ilgen b. 11 Nov 1799 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. 12 Jul 1864 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL
m. Maria Eva "Polly" (Musser) Moser b. 1799 d. 1870
4 Christina (Christiana) Ilgen b. 09 Jul 1803 Aaronsburg, Centre
Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890
m. ___ (Schreurer) Shroyer/Schrimp?
4 Johannes "John" Michael William Ilgen b. 17 Jul 1806 Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
m. 03 Jan 1830 PA Elizabeth Bartges b. 04 Jan/Oct 1807 Penn
Hall, Centre Co., PA d. 09 Apr 1889 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
4 Lydia L. Ilgen b. 12 Jan 1810 Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA d. 23
Oct 1862 near Salona, Clinton Co., PA
m. Samuel Philip Burrell b. 14 Jan 1808 d. 12 May 1895 near
Salona, Clinton Co., PA
3 Elisabeth Kautz
m. Adam Fix
3 Margareta Kautz
m. Adam Painter
3 Unknown child Kautz
3 Unknown child Kautz
Any "hits"? Regards, John (Jack) Stewart
E-mail: johns2rt@aol.com
Home page url: http://members.aol.com/johns2rt/
From: Larry and Nancy Kautz
Subject: Several Things
Dear Barb, I see by your website
that you already got some information
about the Kautz, etc. family gathering
in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas last June.
The weekend went about as I had
expected it to go. I had a very pleasant
visit with a number of people whom I
have known only through the mails
over a period of years. Also present
were two of my children and two
grandchildren and a cousin (Ron
Kautz of Arroyo Grande, CA) who
I see only sporadically since we
became adults about 40 years ago.
Much of the time was spent
getting acquainted, so there was little
time left for genealogy. That was
fine with me. I will note that both
Darrell Kautz and Dick Kautz have
made an incredible amount of progress
in their branches of the family. Darrell
was actually able to trace his line back
from the USA through about six or
eight gernerations who lived in Russia
to its origins in Germany. Dick was
able to combine a speaking tour in
Germany with a visit to the town
(Edigheim) which his ancestors left
in about 1820. He met a few of his
distant relatives there. Dick is a
fascinating individual - a leading
researcher in a relatively new branch
of mathematics (chaos theory) with
all kinds of interests outside his field.
John and June Kautz, the hosts
for the Arkansas reunion, had done an
excellent job of planning housing and
events. Except for my own close relatives,
John and June were the only ones of the
60 or 70 people there who I had met
previously. They had visited our home
when we were living in Cincinnati
about a dozen years ago.
Now for the next reunion:
John said that you might be interested
in co-hosting a get-together in California
in the year 2000. It certainly would be
nice to get some of your family to join
us Kautzes even though you don't know
how to spell the name right. Ron Kautz
(my cousin) and his wife, Bernie, and
Ollen Kay who lives in San Diego also
mentioned an interest in co-hosting
such an event. The Kautz Vinyards
would be a wonderful site. I think that,
if Steve Kautz or some other member of
the vinyard family were to be asked,
they could make most of the plans. I
understand they do conventions of all
sizes at the vinyard's entertainment
complex. How about it?
A note about your ancestor
Teter K(C)a(o)utz(s). Are you aware
that Dietrich is a very uncommon German
name, but Dieter is a fairly common
German name. My guess is that his
name was actually Dieter Kautz. As
you have become aware, spelling was
not a strong suit for many 18th and
19th Century record-keepers. Also,
few of the German Auswanderern
(emigrants) could read and write in
German much less in English. It is
easy to see how his name could be
spelled in phonic English as Teter Couts.
In reading your newsletters,
I just discovered that Cave Couts was
a West Point graduate. It is of interest
that the best known of the American
Kautzes, Major General August
Valentine Kautz, also graduated
from West Point (in 1852). He
was stationed in the west for most
of his 40 years in the army and had
his headquarters on Angel Island in
San Francisco Bay while he was
commander of the 8th US Infantry
through much of the 1870's and 1880's.
As you continue to develop
your family history, you will want at
first to gather as much information
as you can on your relatives living
in America. You have done a
remarkable job on this so far especially
since you were able to trace their
progress from Pennsylvania to
Virginia to North Carolina and
Tennessee and to California.
Eventually, you will want to go
back to Germany for more information.
It seems likely to me that your ancestor,
Christian Kautz, and several of his sons
(Dietrich, Johannes, Hans Georg) are
the persons mentioned in Egle's Names
of Foreigners Who Took Oath of
Allegiance and in Ehmann's Die
Auswanderung in die Neuengland
-Staaten. I have never seen either
of these books, but have seen exerpts
from them and understand that some
of the entries give the names of the
towns from which the persons emigrated.
Do I remember that your ancestors
came from either Steinau or Hanau in
Hesse, Germany? In a list of 1500 Kautz
households in Germany today, I find
5 families in Hanau, but none listed
in Steinau. Your most likely source
of information will be Lutheran Church
records. The Mormon Church has
copied to microfilm the church records
of more than half of the Lutheran churches
in Germany. If you are positive of the
town where Christian and his children
came from, it will be easy to find out at
any Mormon Church whether the town's
church records have been copied and are
available for viewing. Is it time to do
that now? Enough! If you didn't notice,
I gave you two jobs to do in the above
paragraphs. I'll close now before I really
start bossing you around. Let me know
what you think of the Kautz Vinyards idea.
Your (Oh, so distant) Cousin Larry Kautz
Subj: Couts Geneology
Date: 99-02-28 07:43:36 EST
From: majec@wcoil.com
(martha j couts)
Hello, My name is Martha Couts.
My ex-husband was Lee Ray Couts.
His grandfather was Clarence Sr.
Van Wert County Ohio. Is there
any chance that this branch is
related to your branch? My son
has done the work for one side
of my family, but I don't think
he's had time to do too much
on the Couts side. Very interested
in what you might think of the
possibility of being related. Thanks.
Name: Arthur Couts
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington, Pa.
Time: 1999-02-07 14:08:27
Comments: We are the only
Couts family in our town.I'd like
to know where and how our family
got here
Name: Doug White
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Camden, SC
Time: 1999-02-02 02:42:18
Comments: Looking for my
Kautz ancestors from
Brown County, Ohio
Name: Jennifer Whiteford,
jenzbooks@alltel.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rural Valley,
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-01-17 06:56:12
Comments: Great website! I am
descended from Michael Couts
who lived in Washington Co.,
Pennsylvania. He had a daughter
Lorena Bell Couts who married
Edward Stephen Byers. They
were my gr gr grandparents. I
haven't done much research on
them yet but do plan to in the future.
Will forward more info. when I get it!
Name: Thomas P. Kouts,
tomnmary@midamer.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in Evansville, In
Time: 1998-12-30 00:31:00
Comments: Didn't know you
had a web page, quess I never
looked. Great grandfather was born
in Kouts, In. Have been there
several times. Also have attended
1 Kautz, katz, Kouts reunion.
Name: Charles Stigberg,
phrolic@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hampton, Virginia - USA
Time: 1998-12-01 21:45:41
Comments: Hi - I'm a native of
Hampton, VA - descendent of
Fred M. Kautz, my grandfather.
His brothers were Charles and
Earl. Fred M. Kautz was born
1898 died 1964 in Hampton, VA.
Buried in Parklawn Cemetery,
Hampton, VA near his brothers.
His father (my great grandfather
Kautz) is in Oakland Cemetery
in Hampton, VA. He immigrated
from Germany. It is my
understanding their name was
originally preceded by "Von" but
they dropped it to conform more
to other American names. My
mother, Margaret Kautz married
my father (a Swede) thus the
different last name.
Name: Arthur C. Kouts,
ack13@ix.netcom.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-21 04:05:59
Comments: Born in Arizona,
Father born in Colorado, Grandfather
born at Kouts, Indiana 1872.
Would like to hear from you if
you can give me more information
on the family.
Name: Andreas Kautz
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stolzalpe, Austria
Time: 1998-11-19 12:29:07
Comments: I'm very surprised.
There're lotsa Kautz' all 'round
the world. I always thought, that
my family is the only family with
the name "Kautz". Very funny.
Name: Caleb Couts
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oskaloosa, IA
Time: 1998-11-12 23:27:07
Name: COUTTS, jarobco@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-12 20:02:16
Comments: Hi there. My name is
Robert Andrew COUTTS. My
father was born in the Shetland
Islands and the story is that there
were three brothers who set sail
one day to do a spot of fishing
out from the coast of Norway.
They got caught in a storm and
were washed ashore on the coast
of the Shetland Isles. There
surname was spelt either KUTZ,
KHUTZ or KUTZE and over many
years changed to it's prescent
form of COUTTS. How true
this story is I don't know but if
anyone reading this have
connections with the
COUTTS FAMILIES of
Shetland please e-mail me.
You have a great page, very
interesting. Regards Robert Coutts
Name: Eli Nordstrom,
elinordstrom@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rector, PA -- Descendent
of Virginia and Tuscarawas County
Ohio Couts and Chadwell
Families
Time: 1998-10-10 03:18:41
Comments: What a wonderful website.
The dedication to the family is quite
apparent. I am a the ggg-grandaughter
of Wm. Peter Couts, Sr.. His Son Wm.
Peter Jr. married Phoebe Chadwell,
daughter of George and Ruth R.
[Taylor] Chadwell of VA. They
migrated to Tuscarawas County,
Ohio where their son John Chadwell
Couts married Mary Emaline Little,
and to this union my grandmother,
Wilma Elizabeth Couts was born.
I am willing to share information
with anyone interested, and would
love to find "long lost" relatives!
mnbns lives here!!!
Name: Elizabeth Foshaug,
elizabethfoshuag@mailexcite.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Hudsonville, MI
Time: 1998-10-03 15:05:47
Comments: Do you know of a
nywhere I could obtain a copy
of the book: The Descendants of
John Jacob Koutz and Sarah E. Christlieb?
Name: James Russell Koutz,
wildchild_koutz@yahoo.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Alma, Michigan
Time: 1998-09-19 02:49:35
Comments: Well someone in
our family told us about this.
we were excited to find out things
and would be really interested to
hear more about what goes on.
Alicia Walker has attended our
Koutz family reunion in Michigan.
My grandfather was Edmun Koutz,
and his wife was Sara (Steele) Koutz
from Elwell, Michigan. If possible
please e-mail us some information about
anything that is going to be going on
in the near future. It would be greatly
appreciated. Sincerly,
James Russell Koutz and family
Name: David J. Kautz, dkautz@pce.net
Website: Dragon's Home
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-09-16 19:15:58
Comments: Originally from
Youngstown, OH GGGrandfather -
August Kautz, Union Army,
Battle of the Crater, Petersburg,
VA (they still remember the
name down there after 120yrs!!!)
GGrandfather - Adolf Alexander
Grandfather - Daniel Donald
Father - Henry George Repeating
family names - George, Daniel,
Henry August Kautz had a brother
that went west to Oregon after
Civil war, most family history lost
when Grandfather was orphand
at 8 yrs old.
Name: ERNEST R. KAUTZ,
ERNIEL38K@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ST. LOUIS MO. 63138
Time: 1998-09-15 04:05:09
Comments: IS IT POSABEL TO
GET COPY OF FAIMLY TREE
INFORMATION PLEASE
FATHER TRYING TO DO HIS
NAME ERNEST L. KAUTZ
Name: Robert Leo Cannon (Kautz),
kautz@swbell.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Independence, Missouri
Time: 1998-07-31 01:55:00
Comments: I am working on my
family tree and looking for relatives.
My dad was Francis Leo Kautz,
born in Stillwater Okla., His dad
was John Jacob Kautz, born in
Oklahoma in 1891 His
dad was John George Kautz,
born in Strausberg Germany
in 1850, I believe, but I will
have to verify this at a later date.
Subject: Couts
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:16:57 EDT
Dear Barbara,
I wrote you a little earlier about the
Couts Family Association and my son-in-
law's grandmother. Millie (Moore)
Bishop told me that her mother was Jesse
Forest/Forrest Couts, b. December
1885, Newcomerstown, Ohio,
d. Sep. 9, 1970,
Redlands, San Bernardino Co.,
Calif. Jesse's husband was
Newton Miller Moore,
Sr. b. Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown,
Ohio, d. October 1968, Riverside,
Riverside Co., Calif. Both Jesse and
Newton are buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Redlands, San
Bernardino Co., Ca.
Millie further stated that Jesse
Forest/Forrest (Couts) Moore had two
brothers: Smith Couts and Charles
Couts. Unfortunately, she was
unable totell me whether they
were younger or older than Jesse.
Does this help a little more
with identifying from which
Couts family Jesse came? Any
help you can extend would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Connie Sloan Ruffley
Subj: John Couts and Rebecca Little
Date: 99-02-23 01:38:51 EST
From: ruffley@earthlink.net (robert ruffley)
Hi, I wrote you several months ago re:
Jessie Forest Couts (b. 1 Dec. 1885,
Newcomerstown, OH, d. 29 Sep.
1968, Riverside, CA) and her husband
Newton Miller Moore, Sr. (b. 25
Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown, OH,
d. 7 Oct. 1968, Riverside, CA).
Just the other day, I received Jessie's
death certificate which said
that her father was John Couts and
mother was Rebecca Little, both born
Ohio. This John Couts was probably
born between 1845-1860, depending on
how large his family was and
where Jessie was in birth-order.
I'm sorry that I don't have any
more info. on John Couts and
Rebecca Little. If you know
of anyone who is researching
this family, please let me know.
Thank you. Connie Ruffley
sarawick@juno.com
From: jilliancapri@webtv.net
(marilyn Couts)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998
Subject: history of Couts Family
I am the wife of Arthur R.
Couts, Jr. age 48 and I have
a son Arthur R. Couts 111
age 26 and he has a
daughter named Jillian
Capri Couts age 3.
Their are generations I can
go back to but at this time I
will wait for you to respond
if you feel it may be necessary.
The only Couts family
we ever knew of is our immediate
family all from little Washington, Pa.
This is very interesting to me
and looking forward in hearing
from you. Marilyn A. Couts
Weigant & Associates
Peter Weigant General Agent
c/o Marilyn Couts Offce Manager
From: "Douglas R White"
Subject: Kautz Genealogy
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 1998 15:49
I am looking for information
on my Kautz ancestors. I am
decended from Fredrick
Sebastian Kautz b 21 oct 1804,
who emigrated to Ohio.
Any information you can give
me or anyone you could refer
me to would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Doug White
From: Gidggette@aol.com
Subject: Sought the couts family
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:56:52 EDT
I am a part of the couts family
am grandmother is betty couts
wolff.her father was Charles
Couts and we are located
in uniontown Ohio.
We have been doing
work on the family tree for a
long time. we have found out
that there are many ways of
saying the name and many
ways to spell the name
and we are all related
to one another now matter
the spelling. I am sure that
my grand mother would
love to get some info form
you or to share the info we
have gathered I found a relative
by the name of Michael Coats
he works for n.a.s.a as the commander
of the shuttle. please contact
me or any of the following address
bettywolff (this is my grandmother
Betty Wolff)dwolff5153
(my mother Darlene Wolff, Betty's Daughter)
gidggette (Gidget Wolff, that's me)
I hope to hear from you soon. GIDGET
Subj: Jacob Kuntz (Counts) descendants
Date: 98-12-03 11:19:17 EST
From: dlytton@primenet.com (WDC GenWeb)
To: wdc-genweb@rootsweb.com
Some descendants of Jacob Kuntz (Counts):
http://www.primenet.com/~dlytton/wdc/z0000357.html
We don't have any dates for Jacob,
born in Germany, the main focus of
this chart is his grandson John Counts
Jr born about 1765 and died Oct 1 1843
in Russell Co VA. Surnames found in
this chart are:
Amburgey, Banner, Colley, Counts,
Haynes, Jessee, Kelly, Kiser, Kuntz,
Long, Magdeline, Mattox, Rasnake,
Reynolds, Smith and Willard.
From: "Ron and Jennifer Bailey"
Subject: Re: Your Couts line
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:14:35 -0700
The Couts is a very distant line
that married into a line that
connects to another line that
eventually connects to the
Cooper family which is my
main line. Here is where it connects:
1 Isaac CONDIT b: 05 Jun 1796 d: 18 Feb 1840
. +Catherine COOPER b: 17 Jun 1798 m: 07 Oct 1817 d: 12 Feb 1876 Father: Ephriam Cooper Mother: Margaret Van Voorhees
.... 2 David CONDIT b: 08 Jul 1818
.... 2 Caroline CONDIT b: 05 Feb 1821
.... 2 Rebecca CONDIT b: 12 Jul 1823
.... 2 Ephraim CONDIT b: 29 Jul 1826
.... 2 Eunice CONDIT b: 09 Nov 1830 d: 06 Oct 1873
........ +John MCCREARY b: 14 Jun 1832 m: 10 Apr 1851 d: 28 Oct 1906 Father: Thomas McCreary Mother: Mary Henry
.......... 3 Pulaski Fulton MCCREARY b: 01 Apr 1852 in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio d: Oct 1918
.............. +Olive May BRAUNELLAR b: 22 Feb 1862 in Findlay, Ohio m: 01 Dec 1881 d: 23 Jun 1952 in Blough Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Indiana Father: Augustus Braunellar Mother: Louisa J.
................ 4 Zenith Demott MCCREARY b: 05 Jan 1883 in Miami County, Indiana d: 21 Apr 1962
.................... +Bertha WHITE b: 23 Jul 1886 in Starke County, Indiana m: 28 Jan 1905 d: 30 Nov 1975 in Peru, Indiana Father: Jesse Perry White Mother: Esther Jane Downing
...................... 5 Ralph Leon MCCREARY b: 05 Nov 1906 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 31 Oct 1967 in Peru, Indiana
.......................... +Ruth SHERRY b: 01 Jun 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana m: 21 Apr 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana d: Apr 1978 in Peru, Indiana
...................... 5 Wilma May MCCREARY
.......................... +Kenneth L. KINNEY b: 11 Dec 1904 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana d: 17 Mar 1984
...................... 5 [2] Zenith LaVerne MCCREARY b: 04 Sep 1910 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 29 Jul 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana
.......................... +Marie SPAULDING
...................... *2nd Wife of [2] Zenith LaVerne McCreary:
.......................... +Bernice COLVILLE
...................... 5 Gerald Verdene MCCREARY b: 25 Jan 1913 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana d: 10 Dec 1975 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
.......................... +Phyllis HINES
...................... 5 [3] Clara Esther MCCREARY
.......................... +Roy WALLICK
...................... *2nd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +Oscar William MANNIES Father: Mother:
...................... *3rd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +William H. OSBORN Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Paul MCCREARY b: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana d: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
................ 4 Iva Frances MCCREARY b: 09 Dec 1884 in Gilead, Indiana d: 05 Jun 1978 in Countryside Place, Knox County, Indiana
.................... +William Samuel HARTMAN b: 23 Aug 1884 in Burr Oak, Indiana m: 28 Mar 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 26 Apr 1937 in Holland, Michigan Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Sylvia Belle HARTMAN
.......................... +Arthur E. HAMMAN d: 21 Feb 1961 in Galesburg Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois
...................... 5 Esther Lorine HARTMAN
.......................... +Louis Mental DAVIS b: 31 Oct 1902 in English Lake, Indiana d: 03 Jun 1982 in Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox, Indiana Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Donald Levi HARTMAN b: 25 Mar 1913 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 01 Jun 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan
...................... 5 May Elizabeth HARTMAN b: 24 May 1915 in Plymouth, Indiana d: Aug 1992 in Knox, Indiana
.......................... +Everett KEISER b: 28 Feb 1913 in Knox, Indiana m: 22 Sep 1935 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 09 Apr 1994 in Knox, Indiana
............................. 6 [7] Adeline Joyce KEISER
................................ +Robert COUTS
................................... 7 [6] Mark COUTS
....................................... +Rebecca Lou KETCHAM
................................... *2nd Wife of [6] Mark Couts:
....................................... +Linda GRIFFO
......................................... 8 Rachel Amanda COUTS
......................................... 8 Allison Renee COUTS
................................... 7 Cindy COUTS
................................... 7 Sherri COUTS
................................... 7 Kristy COUTS
................................... 7 Mary Carol COUTS
............................. *2nd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Fred CLEVELAND
............................. *3rd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Edgar TONGES
................ 4 John Carl MCCREARY b: 23 Jun 1887 in Miami County, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1977 in Plymouth, Indiana
.................... +Verne O'BREWER b: 19 Jan 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana m: 15 Apr 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 20 Jun 1980 in South Bend, Indiana Father: Mother:
................ 4 Zella Glenna MCCREARY b: 10 Jan 1889 d: 31 Oct 1968
.................... +Oscar RIMER b: 05 May 1890 m: 27 May 1911 in Cluver, Indiana d: 19 Jun 1975 ................ 4 Cleo Myrtle MCCREARY b: 23 Nov 1890 in Burr Oak, Indiana d: 23 Jul 1982 in Longmont, Colorado
.................... +Orpha R. SMITH b: 09 Apr 1898 m: 23 Mar 1918
................ 4 Charles Augustus MCCREARY b: 20 Aug 1894 in Gilead, Indiana d: 29 Nov 1982 in Coldwater, Michigan
.................... +Lucretia Davis PRYSE b: 20 Aug 1895 in Beattyville, Kentucky m: 20 Aug 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1950 in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana ................ 4 Robert Grant MCCREARY b: 04 Mar 1898 d: 28 Apr 1972 in Riverside Hospital, Riverside, California
.................... +Sarah Mabelle PIPPENGER b: 31 Jul 1895 m: 30 Sep 1932
................ 4 Golda MCCREARY b: 27 Jan 1901 d: Abt. 1931
.................... +Hally HOLDERREAD b: Abt. 1898
.......... 3 Julia Mary Cathrine MCCREARY b: 19 Jul 1853 d: Abt. 1931
.............. +Homer CARPENTER b: Abt. 1851 m: 17 Jul 1883 d: Abt. 1915
................ 4 Irene CARPENTER
................ 4 Mary Katherine CARPENTER
................ 4 Minnie Delle CARPENTER b: 04 Nov 1884 in Miami County, Indiana d: 15 Sep 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana
.................... +John Edward ACKENHUSEN b: 30 Sep 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois m: 07 Jun 1911 in Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana d: 25 Nov 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana
................ 4 Lida Eunice CARPENTER b: 24 Aug 1888
.................... +Jack TRUAX
.......... 3 Emma Reilla MCCREARY b: 20 Dec 1856
.............. +William SHEARER m: 07 Aug 1879
................ 4 Nina SHEARER
.................... +James HOLDERMAN
.......... 3 Minerva Ruth MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1861
.............. +Cyrus H. FREEMAN m: 25 Jun 1882
................ 4 Howard FREEMAN
.................... +IVY
................ 4 Eunice FREEMAN
.................... +John STUTZMAN
................ 4 Dale FREEMAN
.......... 3 Henry Christian MCCREARY b: 13 Sep 1862
................ 4 Herman MCCREARY
.................... +MATTIE
................ 4 Hazel MCCREARY
.................... +Lloyd EGER
................ 4 Hiram MCCREARY
.................... +CARRIE
................ 4 John MCCREARY
.................... +BELLE
.......... 3 Frederic George MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1865
.............. +LILLIAN m: in Elkhart, Indiana
.......... 3 Hettie Ann MCCREARY b: 03 Mar 1867
.............. +ARMSTRONG
................ 4 Bessie ARMSTRONG
.................... +FISH
................ 4 Ethel ARMSTRONG
.................... +HALL
................ 4 Russel ARMSTRONG
.......... 3 [19] Minnie Elma MCCREARY b: 14 May 1869
.............. +CRANE
................ 4 Eunice CRANE
.................... +Jack CRUM
................ 4 Alma CRANE
.......... *2nd Husband of [19] Minnie Elma McCreary:
.............. +RIVES
.......... 3 Walter Franklin MCCREARY b: 31 Aug 1871
.......... 3 Eunice Lai MCCREARY b: 30 Jun 1873 d: 13 Aug 1873
Jen Bailey bailey@initco.net
Subject: John Couts
Barb, I just accessed http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/choosea.asp
for Land Patent Search in Ohio
for Couts. I found a John Couts,
but don't have Java enabled on
my computer so can't access the file when it says
ORDER. Have you looked at
the Land and Patents for Couts?
favor and tune into
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/response.asp
see what it says about where John's
land was in Sept. 1844. You may have
to use the first address and go
through the who process. LAUNA
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you
E-mail me!
Go Back to Couts Main page
Subject: Eva Belle Couts Subject: Eva Belle Couts
From: Tim E Barnes
Name: Nancy Arendsee NArendsee@aol.com
Referred by: AOL Comments: I'm descended
from Barbara Koutz b.unknown, d.8/26/1843
in Somerset Co., PA. She married Andrew
Blocher. Her parents were Michael Koutz
and Barbara. Do you have any information
on this family? Thanks, Nancy
Name: Diane M. Kautz jloo@wwnet.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Canton, MI (near Detroit)
Comments: Just starting to look into
my genealogy, any hints on how to get
started? My father (Floyd) was the son of
Roy (born in Germany) and Carrie (born
in Chicago?). My family has received mailings
from Kautz Vineyards in the past. They are
hosting the 2000 Kautz Family Reunion, Murphy, CA
Name: Ron Couch ewaltman@magnolia.net
Referred by: Net Search From: Vicksburg, MS
Comments: Hi. I wanted to ask about a
possible connection to the Couts/Kautz line.
My 7 ggrandfather, Jacob Couch, who died
in 1797, in Green Co. TN, has been eluding
our family for 30 years. The Couch clan after
Jacob is documented to death, but we have
found no wife or parents for Jacob. Is there a
Couts/Kautz who might have been his father?
He would have to have been in the part of VA
that is now eastern TN in the late 1600's or early
1700's. Help us and we will love you forever.
From: hadkins hadkins@uswest.net Subject:
Couts family in Ohio
OHIO COUTSES, ARE YOU READY? My name I
s Holly Couts Adkins born in Canton, Ohio the
daughter of Harry Gifford Couts, born
Newcomerstown, Ohio. Our family has
been in Tuscarawas County, Ohio for 200
years. My grandfather was Ernest Ray Couts
born February 23, 1889; grandmother was Hollis
Elma Stoffer Couts, born June 20, 1891.
Newcomerstown, Ohio . My great grandfather
was William Van Buren Couts born February 1, 1836
in Newcomerstown, Ohio and great grandmother
was Martha Postel who was his second marriage.
William Van Buren Couts was also married to
Mary Casteel.
My great, great grandfather was James Couts born
May 4, 1808 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and was
married to Rebecca Wilson.
My great, great, great grandfather was William Couts
born November 23, 1780 in New Jersey and married
Jane Hougey from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. We
were told that he migrated to Tuscarawas County
in a Scottish ox cart as a very young man and was
of Scottish heritage.
My fathers immeditate family is as follows: My father
had several brothers: Russell Couts, Jim Couts, David
Couts and Bill Couts all of whom are deceased.
His sisters were Hazel Couts Jones, Kay Couts, Erma
Couts all of whom are deceased with one living sister,
Gladys Couts Sewell. She resides in Ohio. All of my
father's siblings stayed in Ohio except my father who
moved his family to Birmingham, Alabama in 1952.
I will forward any further information my family has
for your records. I have more information about my
grandfather's siblings, but I will have to find it. We
do have published information (book) dating the
family in Tuscarawas County, Ohio back to the early
1800s. This Couts family is of Scottish decent which
can be traced to Scotland several centuries BC.
Until reading your site, I had never heard the name
associated with being German. All very interesting.
Feel free to give out my email address to those
wanting information. I will send more when I have t
ime. Holly Couts Adkins
Subj: Couts Family in Ohio
From: tcdcbc01@bright.net (Terry & Diana Couts & Family)
I just found this site tonight on impulse.
Haven't looked over much at this point,
but I'll just share a small bit of my info, and if
it fits with this site, people can contact me.
My father, Lee Ray Couts, from
Van Wert, OH started doing family research
about 7-8 years ago. My dad
got cancer and died about three years ago.
I took over the family genealogy
info. from dad just before his death. My
dad's Couts family came from the
Couts' out of Tuscarawas County, Ohio
from the early 1900's I think
(pulling this all from my faulty memory at
this point in time). The family line
I come from came from Pennsylvania,
and before that, I forget, I need to review
my books of information. I am too tired to
recall tonight, but I have reams of info.
On family from early 1900's to present,
with all the family members and branches.
Not so much going back in time, which
I would like to connect back to sometime
in near future. Anyone wishing to share
and exchange data is welcome to contact
me at tcdcbc01@bright.net Please no
spam or other advertisements and junk mail.
Terry B. Couts - 1951
Subj: re/Kautz ancestors
Date: 99-10-26 11:17:55 EDT
From: budighd@clear.lakes.com (Herbert and Donna Budig)
Good morning, I am Donna Budig, 955 Barney St.
Owatonna, MN 55060, my e-mail address is
budighd@clear.lakes.com My grandfather was
Emil Kautz, born Sept. 3, 1884 in Stillwater, MN he
died June 16, 1952. His fathers name was
Fred Kautz, born April 12, 1856 in Germany
& died Nov.12, 1932 I believe the family were from
Pomerania, Germany. My aunt has alot of the
history written down.Would you have any info
regarding this family ? Would appreciate
hearing from you. Thanks Donna
http://genforum.
genealogy.com/huey/messages/139.html
HUEY, COUTS , NJ>OH abt. 1817
Posted by: Eli Nordstrom Date: May 08, 1999 at 18:26:44
of 218
I am seeking more information on Jane HUEY
(1783-1865) She was thought to be Pennsylvania
Dutch. Jane married William COUTS and lived in
Sussex County, NJ. Around 1817 they migrated
to Guernsey County, OH with seven children.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/sdquery007.html
I am seeking information on FARAN SHERIDAN COATES
(d. 23 Nov 1940) or his descendents. He moved to
San Diego prior to May of 1918 from Ohio(probably ~
1902-1903). In 1918 his address was "RFD #4, San Diego".
He was married to CORA NEEL (d. 24 Dec 1959) on
May 7, 1902 and had one son, HERBERT NEEL COATES
(b. 29 July, 1903, d. 17 Jan 1956) Herbert Neel Coates
was thought to have one daughter MYRL COATES. Myrl
was said to have moved to northern California. FARAN,
CORA, and HERBERT are thought to be all buried in the
San Diego area. FARAN was born with his last name
spelled COUTS, but had his name changed. His parents
were JOHN CHADWELL COUTS and MARY
EMALINE LITTLE, from Irish Ridge, Guernsey County,
Ohio. Thank you for helping me find information on my
Grandmother's lost brother and his family..
Subj: Couts Surname in OHIO
Date: 99-10-02 23:29:35 EDT
From: boddie@pacbell.net (Benjamin S. Miller)
I have an Ida B. Couts in my line that married William
A. Booth. Ida B. Couts lived in either Coshocton Co.
or Tuscarawas Co. in Ohio. William A. Booth was
born 21 Jul 1867, he and Ida married 9 Jul 1899 and
he died Oct 1947 in Coshocton Co. Ohio. he is buried
in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown Tuscarawas
Co. Ohio. I hope that this will help you in some way! Ben Miller
Name: Maribeth Kouts
mbkouts@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, GA
Comments: Please keep me informed of Kouts
family(ies) events. Thank you very much!
Name: Nellie Kautz Wilkerson
123winest@concentric.net
From: Hampton, VA
Time: 1999-06-26 23:42:44
Comments: My father was Frederick Matthews
Kautz, born in Hampton, Virignia on December
5, 1898. I am the youngest of ten girls and one
boy, born to Federick's wife, Laura Belle Merrill
Kautz. Daddy's family is originally from Germany.
Could we be related? Nell
couts@iline.com Michael Couts Referred by:
Just Surfed On In From: Ft Myers, Florida
Comments: My family came from Penn., around
Pittsburg, I was told. My great great grand-dad
was the only survivor after an indian masacare.
My great grand-dad then moved to Toledo,
Ohio to work in the oil refinerys.
Could we fit into your tree???
Name: Jim Snider jsnider@iname.com
Website: 13th Dimension From: Buffalo, NY
Comments: I'm looking for the Kautz family
who lived in Clarence, NY, throughout the '60s,
'70s, & '80s, on Bank Street. I don't know if
they're still living in Clarence today, although I
know that they sold their Bank Street home
and moved on. They had three sons, I believe,
Henry,David, & Peter. Peter, I think, is living
in Ithaca and runs a martial arts academy. The
parents, Henry & Barbara, may still be living
in Clarence, although they might have moved
south when allthe kids got married and moved
away to start families of their own.
Subject: Countz, Augusta Co., VA
http://www.gendex.com/users/mcount/count/d0027/g0000007.html#I2116
GEORGE COUNTZ BIRTH: AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2116
Family 1: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ 1.+ELIZABETH
COUNTZ ELIZABETH COUNTZ BIRTH: 1765,
AUGUSTA CO., VIRGINIA DEATH: 1786,
GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2109
Father: GEORGE COUNTZ
Mother: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ
Family 1: JACOB ALLEN ALBERT
MARRIAGE: 22 APR 1783, AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA JENNIE ALBERT
BIRTH: REFN: FTJ#7627 Father: JACOB
ALLEN ALBERT
Mother: ELIZABETH COUNTZ
Family 1: JOHN COOKE MARRIAGE:
5 NOV 1805, MONROE CTY., W. VIRGINIA
centaur@cct.infi.net
I'm looking for more information about Coutts history. I see our names
are very close (less the "T") Love to hear from you Kevin Coutts
From: "David Brandeberry" <31505g@bright.net>
Subject: Looking for more Couts families.
Hello, My name is Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry.
I am looking for information on my father's family.
He was Dale Couts born in Kendalville, Indiana
January 1928. His father was Ora H. Couts and his
father was Joshua Couts. I only know of three cousins
on my dad's side of the family and I would
love to find some other relatives if we have any.
My father recently passed away on February 10th of
this year. If you have any info it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry
Researching Johannes CUNTZE and wife
Catherine STOEVER. He was born 1706
in Germany and died about 1777 in Augusta County.
The family name was later spelled KUNCE when
son Nicholas resided in Frederick County,
Virginia. The family moved to Orange County, North Carolina and
eventually by the end of the 18th century to Eastern Tennessee. Does
anyone have any information about this family?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE ADRRESS YOUR REPLY TO:
brendae@comsource.net (Brenda Evans)
Subject: KAUTZ Family
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Hi. Noticed your query about the KAUTZ family and wonder if we might be
researching the same family? Here is a brief run-down of what I have thus far:
Descendants of: Johann "Hans" George Kautz
1 Johann "Hans" George Kautz b. 1705 Margraviate Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d.
26 Jan 1745 GER
m. 28 Nov 1730 Lichtenau, Germany Anna Barbara Wuertz b. 1706 Margraviate
Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d. 01 Sep 1785 Friesburg, Salem Co., NJ
2 Johann George (Coutch) Kautz b. 03 Mar 1735 Helmlingen, GER d. 09 Jul
1798 Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., NJ
m. Anna Marie (Barbara?) Fix? b. ca. 1738 Germany? d. 01 Sep 1785
3 Johann Adam Kautz b. 25 Mar 1763 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
3 Anna Barbara Kautz b. 10 Oct 1765 Salem Co., NJ d. 26 Jun 1852
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
m. 1785 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm
Ilgen b. 15 Oct 1759 Hechlingen, Markgrafschaft Anspach, GER d. 20 Aug 1823
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
4 Hannah Ilgen b. 11 Apr 1786 Cohensey, Salem Co., NJ d. 1786
Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" Ilgen b. 12 Oct 1787 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. aft. 1860 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
m. ca. 1805 Salem Luth. Church, Centre Co., PA Jacob (Bauer)
Bower b. ca. 1782 Berks Co., PA d. ca. 1843/4 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
4 Elizabeth Ilgen b. 26 Apr 1790 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co.,
NJ d. 15 Jun 1854 Centre Co., PA
m. 04 Nov 1806 PA Philip Bastian (Moser) Musser b. 27 Aug 1785
Linn Twp., Northampton Co., PA d. 28 Nov 1829 Millheim, Centre Co., PA
4 Anna Margareta Ilgen b. 06 Apr 1793 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem
Co., NJ d. 06 Aug 1859
m. Thomas Furst
4 Johann "John" Christoph Wilhelm Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1795 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Catharina (Catherine) Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1797 Cohensey, Salem Co.,
NJ
m. Johannes "John" Bower b. ca. 1795 Centre Co., PA
4 Daniel "George" Emanuel Ilgen b. 11 Nov 1799 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. 12 Jul 1864 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL
m. Maria Eva "Polly" (Musser) Moser b. 1799 d. 1870
4 Christina (Christiana) Ilgen b. 09 Jul 1803 Aaronsburg, Centre
Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890
m. ___ (Schreurer) Shroyer/Schrimp?
4 Johannes "John" Michael William Ilgen b. 17 Jul 1806 Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
m. 03 Jan 1830 PA Elizabeth Bartges b. 04 Jan/Oct 1807 Penn
Hall, Centre Co., PA d. 09 Apr 1889 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
4 Lydia L. Ilgen b. 12 Jan 1810 Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA d. 23
Oct 1862 near Salona, Clinton Co., PA
m. Samuel Philip Burrell b. 14 Jan 1808 d. 12 May 1895 near
Salona, Clinton Co., PA
3 Elisabeth Kautz
m. Adam Fix
3 Margareta Kautz
m. Adam Painter
3 Unknown child Kautz
3 Unknown child Kautz
Any "hits"? Regards, John (Jack) Stewart
E-mail: johns2rt@aol.com
Home page url: http://members.aol.com/johns2rt/
From: Larry and Nancy Kautz
Subject: Several Things
Dear Barb, I see by your website
that you already got some information
about the Kautz, etc. family gathering
in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas last June.
The weekend went about as I had
expected it to go. I had a very pleasant
visit with a number of people whom I
have known only through the mails
over a period of years. Also present
were two of my children and two
grandchildren and a cousin (Ron
Kautz of Arroyo Grande, CA) who
I see only sporadically since we
became adults about 40 years ago.
Much of the time was spent
getting acquainted, so there was little
time left for genealogy. That was
fine with me. I will note that both
Darrell Kautz and Dick Kautz have
made an incredible amount of progress
in their branches of the family. Darrell
was actually able to trace his line back
from the USA through about six or
eight gernerations who lived in Russia
to its origins in Germany. Dick was
able to combine a speaking tour in
Germany with a visit to the town
(Edigheim) which his ancestors left
in about 1820. He met a few of his
distant relatives there. Dick is a
fascinating individual - a leading
researcher in a relatively new branch
of mathematics (chaos theory) with
all kinds of interests outside his field.
John and June Kautz, the hosts
for the Arkansas reunion, had done an
excellent job of planning housing and
events. Except for my own close relatives,
John and June were the only ones of the
60 or 70 people there who I had met
previously. They had visited our home
when we were living in Cincinnati
about a dozen years ago.
Now for the next reunion:
John said that you might be interested
in co-hosting a get-together in California
in the year 2000. It certainly would be
nice to get some of your family to join
us Kautzes even though you don't know
how to spell the name right. Ron Kautz
(my cousin) and his wife, Bernie, and
Ollen Kay who lives in San Diego also
mentioned an interest in co-hosting
such an event. The Kautz Vinyards
would be a wonderful site. I think that,
if Steve Kautz or some other member of
the vinyard family were to be asked,
they could make most of the plans. I
understand they do conventions of all
sizes at the vinyard's entertainment
complex. How about it?
A note about your ancestor
Teter K(C)a(o)utz(s). Are you aware
that Dietrich is a very uncommon German
name, but Dieter is a fairly common
German name. My guess is that his
name was actually Dieter Kautz. As
you have become aware, spelling was
not a strong suit for many 18th and
19th Century record-keepers. Also,
few of the German Auswanderern
(emigrants) could read and write in
German much less in English. It is
easy to see how his name could be
spelled in phonic English as Teter Couts.
In reading your newsletters,
I just discovered that Cave Couts was
a West Point graduate. It is of interest
that the best known of the American
Kautzes, Major General August
Valentine Kautz, also graduated
from West Point (in 1852). He
was stationed in the west for most
of his 40 years in the army and had
his headquarters on Angel Island in
San Francisco Bay while he was
commander of the 8th US Infantry
through much of the 1870's and 1880's.
As you continue to develop
your family history, you will want at
first to gather as much information
as you can on your relatives living
in America. You have done a
remarkable job on this so far especially
since you were able to trace their
progress from Pennsylvania to
Virginia to North Carolina and
Tennessee and to California.
Eventually, you will want to go
back to Germany for more information.
It seems likely to me that your ancestor,
Christian Kautz, and several of his sons
(Dietrich, Johannes, Hans Georg) are
the persons mentioned in Egle's Names
of Foreigners Who Took Oath of
Allegiance and in Ehmann's Die
Auswanderung in die Neuengland
-Staaten. I have never seen either
of these books, but have seen exerpts
from them and understand that some
of the entries give the names of the
towns from which the persons emigrated.
Do I remember that your ancestors
came from either Steinau or Hanau in
Hesse, Germany? In a list of 1500 Kautz
households in Germany today, I find
5 families in Hanau, but none listed
in Steinau. Your most likely source
of information will be Lutheran Church
records. The Mormon Church has
copied to microfilm the church records
of more than half of the Lutheran churches
in Germany. If you are positive of the
town where Christian and his children
came from, it will be easy to find out at
any Mormon Church whether the town's
church records have been copied and are
available for viewing. Is it time to do
that now? Enough! If you didn't notice,
I gave you two jobs to do in the above
paragraphs. I'll close now before I really
start bossing you around. Let me know
what you think of the Kautz Vinyards idea.
Your (Oh, so distant) Cousin Larry Kautz
Subj: Couts Geneology
Date: 99-02-28 07:43:36 EST
From: majec@wcoil.com
(martha j couts)
Hello, My name is Martha Couts.
My ex-husband was Lee Ray Couts.
His grandfather was Clarence Sr.
Van Wert County Ohio. Is there
any chance that this branch is
related to your branch? My son
has done the work for one side
of my family, but I don't think
he's had time to do too much
on the Couts side. Very interested
in what you might think of the
possibility of being related. Thanks.
Name: Arthur Couts
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington, Pa.
Time: 1999-02-07 14:08:27
Comments: We are the only
Couts family in our town.I'd like
to know where and how our family
got here
Name: Doug White
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Camden, SC
Time: 1999-02-02 02:42:18
Comments: Looking for my
Kautz ancestors from
Brown County, Ohio
Name: Jennifer Whiteford,
jenzbooks@alltel.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rural Valley,
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-01-17 06:56:12
Comments: Great website! I am
descended from Michael Couts
who lived in Washington Co.,
Pennsylvania. He had a daughter
Lorena Bell Couts who married
Edward Stephen Byers. They
were my gr gr grandparents. I
haven't done much research on
them yet but do plan to in the future.
Will forward more info. when I get it!
Name: Thomas P. Kouts,
tomnmary@midamer.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in Evansville, In
Time: 1998-12-30 00:31:00
Comments: Didn't know you
had a web page, quess I never
looked. Great grandfather was born
in Kouts, In. Have been there
several times. Also have attended
1 Kautz, katz, Kouts reunion.
Name: Charles Stigberg,
phrolic@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hampton, Virginia - USA
Time: 1998-12-01 21:45:41
Comments: Hi - I'm a native of
Hampton, VA - descendent of
Fred M. Kautz, my grandfather.
His brothers were Charles and
Earl. Fred M. Kautz was born
1898 died 1964 in Hampton, VA.
Buried in Parklawn Cemetery,
Hampton, VA near his brothers.
His father (my great grandfather
Kautz) is in Oakland Cemetery
in Hampton, VA. He immigrated
from Germany. It is my
understanding their name was
originally preceded by "Von" but
they dropped it to conform more
to other American names. My
mother, Margaret Kautz married
my father (a Swede) thus the
different last name.
Name: Arthur C. Kouts,
ack13@ix.netcom.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-21 04:05:59
Comments: Born in Arizona,
Father born in Colorado, Grandfather
born at Kouts, Indiana 1872.
Would like to hear from you if
you can give me more information
on the family.
Name: Andreas Kautz
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stolzalpe, Austria
Time: 1998-11-19 12:29:07
Comments: I'm very surprised.
There're lotsa Kautz' all 'round
the world. I always thought, that
my family is the only family with
the name "Kautz". Very funny.
Name: Caleb Couts
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oskaloosa, IA
Time: 1998-11-12 23:27:07
Name: COUTTS, jarobco@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-12 20:02:16
Comments: Hi there. My name is
Robert Andrew COUTTS. My
father was born in the Shetland
Islands and the story is that there
were three brothers who set sail
one day to do a spot of fishing
out from the coast of Norway.
They got caught in a storm and
were washed ashore on the coast
of the Shetland Isles. There
surname was spelt either KUTZ,
KHUTZ or KUTZE and over many
years changed to it's prescent
form of COUTTS. How true
this story is I don't know but if
anyone reading this have
connections with the
COUTTS FAMILIES of
Shetland please e-mail me.
You have a great page, very
interesting. Regards Robert Coutts
Name: Eli Nordstrom,
elinordstrom@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rector, PA -- Descendent
of Virginia and Tuscarawas County
Ohio Couts and Chadwell
Families
Time: 1998-10-10 03:18:41
Comments: What a wonderful website.
The dedication to the family is quite
apparent. I am a the ggg-grandaughter
of Wm. Peter Couts, Sr.. His Son Wm.
Peter Jr. married Phoebe Chadwell,
daughter of George and Ruth R.
[Taylor] Chadwell of VA. They
migrated to Tuscarawas County,
Ohio where their son John Chadwell
Couts married Mary Emaline Little,
and to this union my grandmother,
Wilma Elizabeth Couts was born.
I am willing to share information
with anyone interested, and would
love to find "long lost" relatives!
mnbns lives here!!!
Name: Elizabeth Foshaug,
elizabethfoshuag@mailexcite.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Hudsonville, MI
Time: 1998-10-03 15:05:47
Comments: Do you know of a
nywhere I could obtain a copy
of the book: The Descendants of
John Jacob Koutz and Sarah E. Christlieb?
Name: James Russell Koutz,
wildchild_koutz@yahoo.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Alma, Michigan
Time: 1998-09-19 02:49:35
Comments: Well someone in
our family told us about this.
we were excited to find out things
and would be really interested to
hear more about what goes on.
Alicia Walker has attended our
Koutz family reunion in Michigan.
My grandfather was Edmun Koutz,
and his wife was Sara (Steele) Koutz
from Elwell, Michigan. If possible
please e-mail us some information about
anything that is going to be going on
in the near future. It would be greatly
appreciated. Sincerly,
James Russell Koutz and family
Name: David J. Kautz, dkautz@pce.net
Website: Dragon's Home
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-09-16 19:15:58
Comments: Originally from
Youngstown, OH GGGrandfather -
August Kautz, Union Army,
Battle of the Crater, Petersburg,
VA (they still remember the
name down there after 120yrs!!!)
GGrandfather - Adolf Alexander
Grandfather - Daniel Donald
Father - Henry George Repeating
family names - George, Daniel,
Henry August Kautz had a brother
that went west to Oregon after
Civil war, most family history lost
when Grandfather was orphand
at 8 yrs old.
Name: ERNEST R. KAUTZ,
ERNIEL38K@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ST. LOUIS MO. 63138
Time: 1998-09-15 04:05:09
Comments: IS IT POSABEL TO
GET COPY OF FAIMLY TREE
INFORMATION PLEASE
FATHER TRYING TO DO HIS
NAME ERNEST L. KAUTZ
Name: Robert Leo Cannon (Kautz),
kautz@swbell.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Independence, Missouri
Time: 1998-07-31 01:55:00
Comments: I am working on my
family tree and looking for relatives.
My dad was Francis Leo Kautz,
born in Stillwater Okla., His dad
was John Jacob Kautz, born in
Oklahoma in 1891 His
dad was John George Kautz,
born in Strausberg Germany
in 1850, I believe, but I will
have to verify this at a later date.
Subject: Couts
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:16:57 EDT
Dear Barbara,
I wrote you a little earlier about the
Couts Family Association and my son-in-
law's grandmother. Millie (Moore)
Bishop told me that her mother was Jesse
Forest/Forrest Couts, b. December
1885, Newcomerstown, Ohio,
d. Sep. 9, 1970,
Redlands, San Bernardino Co.,
Calif. Jesse's husband was
Newton Miller Moore,
Sr. b. Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown,
Ohio, d. October 1968, Riverside,
Riverside Co., Calif. Both Jesse and
Newton are buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Redlands, San
Bernardino Co., Ca.
Millie further stated that Jesse
Forest/Forrest (Couts) Moore had two
brothers: Smith Couts and Charles
Couts. Unfortunately, she was
unable totell me whether they
were younger or older than Jesse.
Does this help a little more
with identifying from which
Couts family Jesse came? Any
help you can extend would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Connie Sloan Ruffley
Subj: John Couts and Rebecca Little
Date: 99-02-23 01:38:51 EST
From: ruffley@earthlink.net (robert ruffley)
Hi, I wrote you several months ago re:
Jessie Forest Couts (b. 1 Dec. 1885,
Newcomerstown, OH, d. 29 Sep.
1968, Riverside, CA) and her husband
Newton Miller Moore, Sr. (b. 25
Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown, OH,
d. 7 Oct. 1968, Riverside, CA).
Just the other day, I received Jessie's
death certificate which said
that her father was John Couts and
mother was Rebecca Little, both born
Ohio. This John Couts was probably
born between 1845-1860, depending on
how large his family was and
where Jessie was in birth-order.
I'm sorry that I don't have any
more info. on John Couts and
Rebecca Little. If you know
of anyone who is researching
this family, please let me know.
Thank you. Connie Ruffley
sarawick@juno.com
From: jilliancapri@webtv.net
(marilyn Couts)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998
Subject: history of Couts Family
I am the wife of Arthur R.
Couts, Jr. age 48 and I have
a son Arthur R. Couts 111
age 26 and he has a
daughter named Jillian
Capri Couts age 3.
Their are generations I can
go back to but at this time I
will wait for you to respond
if you feel it may be necessary.
The only Couts family
we ever knew of is our immediate
family all from little Washington, Pa.
This is very interesting to me
and looking forward in hearing
from you. Marilyn A. Couts
Weigant & Associates
Peter Weigant General Agent
c/o Marilyn Couts Offce Manager
From: "Douglas R White"
Subject: Kautz Genealogy
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 1998 15:49
I am looking for information
on my Kautz ancestors. I am
decended from Fredrick
Sebastian Kautz b 21 oct 1804,
who emigrated to Ohio.
Any information you can give
me or anyone you could refer
me to would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Doug White
From: Gidggette@aol.com
Subject: Sought the couts family
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:56:52 EDT
I am a part of the couts family
am grandmother is betty couts
wolff.her father was Charles
Couts and we are located
in uniontown Ohio.
We have been doing
work on the family tree for a
long time. we have found out
that there are many ways of
saying the name and many
ways to spell the name
and we are all related
to one another now matter
the spelling. I am sure that
my grand mother would
love to get some info form
you or to share the info we
have gathered I found a relative
by the name of Michael Coats
he works for n.a.s.a as the commander
of the shuttle. please contact
me or any of the following address
bettywolff (this is my grandmother
Betty Wolff)dwolff5153
(my mother Darlene Wolff, Betty's Daughter)
gidggette (Gidget Wolff, that's me)
I hope to hear from you soon. GIDGET
Subj: Jacob Kuntz (Counts) descendants
Date: 98-12-03 11:19:17 EST
From: dlytton@primenet.com (WDC GenWeb)
To: wdc-genweb@rootsweb.com
Some descendants of Jacob Kuntz (Counts):
http://www.primenet.com/~dlytton/wdc/z0000357.html
We don't have any dates for Jacob,
born in Germany, the main focus of
this chart is his grandson John Counts
Jr born about 1765 and died Oct 1 1843
in Russell Co VA. Surnames found in
this chart are:
Amburgey, Banner, Colley, Counts,
Haynes, Jessee, Kelly, Kiser, Kuntz,
Long, Magdeline, Mattox, Rasnake,
Reynolds, Smith and Willard.
From: "Ron and Jennifer Bailey"
Subject: Re: Your Couts line
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:14:35 -0700
The Couts is a very distant line
that married into a line that
connects to another line that
eventually connects to the
Cooper family which is my
main line. Here is where it connects:
1 Isaac CONDIT b: 05 Jun 1796 d: 18 Feb 1840
. +Catherine COOPER b: 17 Jun 1798 m: 07 Oct 1817 d: 12 Feb 1876 Father: Ephriam Cooper Mother: Margaret Van Voorhees
.... 2 David CONDIT b: 08 Jul 1818
.... 2 Caroline CONDIT b: 05 Feb 1821
.... 2 Rebecca CONDIT b: 12 Jul 1823
.... 2 Ephraim CONDIT b: 29 Jul 1826
.... 2 Eunice CONDIT b: 09 Nov 1830 d: 06 Oct 1873
........ +John MCCREARY b: 14 Jun 1832 m: 10 Apr 1851 d: 28 Oct 1906 Father: Thomas McCreary Mother: Mary Henry
.......... 3 Pulaski Fulton MCCREARY b: 01 Apr 1852 in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio d: Oct 1918
.............. +Olive May BRAUNELLAR b: 22 Feb 1862 in Findlay, Ohio m: 01 Dec 1881 d: 23 Jun 1952 in Blough Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Indiana Father: Augustus Braunellar Mother: Louisa J.
................ 4 Zenith Demott MCCREARY b: 05 Jan 1883 in Miami County, Indiana d: 21 Apr 1962
.................... +Bertha WHITE b: 23 Jul 1886 in Starke County, Indiana m: 28 Jan 1905 d: 30 Nov 1975 in Peru, Indiana Father: Jesse Perry White Mother: Esther Jane Downing
...................... 5 Ralph Leon MCCREARY b: 05 Nov 1906 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 31 Oct 1967 in Peru, Indiana
.......................... +Ruth SHERRY b: 01 Jun 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana m: 21 Apr 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana d: Apr 1978 in Peru, Indiana
...................... 5 Wilma May MCCREARY
.......................... +Kenneth L. KINNEY b: 11 Dec 1904 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana d: 17 Mar 1984
...................... 5 [2] Zenith LaVerne MCCREARY b: 04 Sep 1910 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 29 Jul 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana
.......................... +Marie SPAULDING
...................... *2nd Wife of [2] Zenith LaVerne McCreary:
.......................... +Bernice COLVILLE
...................... 5 Gerald Verdene MCCREARY b: 25 Jan 1913 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana d: 10 Dec 1975 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
.......................... +Phyllis HINES
...................... 5 [3] Clara Esther MCCREARY
.......................... +Roy WALLICK
...................... *2nd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +Oscar William MANNIES Father: Mother:
...................... *3rd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +William H. OSBORN Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Paul MCCREARY b: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana d: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
................ 4 Iva Frances MCCREARY b: 09 Dec 1884 in Gilead, Indiana d: 05 Jun 1978 in Countryside Place, Knox County, Indiana
.................... +William Samuel HARTMAN b: 23 Aug 1884 in Burr Oak, Indiana m: 28 Mar 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 26 Apr 1937 in Holland, Michigan Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Sylvia Belle HARTMAN
.......................... +Arthur E. HAMMAN d: 21 Feb 1961 in Galesburg Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois
...................... 5 Esther Lorine HARTMAN
.......................... +Louis Mental DAVIS b: 31 Oct 1902 in English Lake, Indiana d: 03 Jun 1982 in Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox, Indiana Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Donald Levi HARTMAN b: 25 Mar 1913 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 01 Jun 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan
...................... 5 May Elizabeth HARTMAN b: 24 May 1915 in Plymouth, Indiana d: Aug 1992 in Knox, Indiana
.......................... +Everett KEISER b: 28 Feb 1913 in Knox, Indiana m: 22 Sep 1935 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 09 Apr 1994 in Knox, Indiana
............................. 6 [7] Adeline Joyce KEISER
................................ +Robert COUTS
................................... 7 [6] Mark COUTS
....................................... +Rebecca Lou KETCHAM
................................... *2nd Wife of [6] Mark Couts:
....................................... +Linda GRIFFO
......................................... 8 Rachel Amanda COUTS
......................................... 8 Allison Renee COUTS
................................... 7 Cindy COUTS
................................... 7 Sherri COUTS
................................... 7 Kristy COUTS
................................... 7 Mary Carol COUTS
............................. *2nd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Fred CLEVELAND
............................. *3rd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Edgar TONGES
................ 4 John Carl MCCREARY b: 23 Jun 1887 in Miami County, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1977 in Plymouth, Indiana
.................... +Verne O'BREWER b: 19 Jan 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana m: 15 Apr 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 20 Jun 1980 in South Bend, Indiana Father: Mother:
................ 4 Zella Glenna MCCREARY b: 10 Jan 1889 d: 31 Oct 1968
.................... +Oscar RIMER b: 05 May 1890 m: 27 May 1911 in Cluver, Indiana d: 19 Jun 1975 ................ 4 Cleo Myrtle MCCREARY b: 23 Nov 1890 in Burr Oak, Indiana d: 23 Jul 1982 in Longmont, Colorado
.................... +Orpha R. SMITH b: 09 Apr 1898 m: 23 Mar 1918
................ 4 Charles Augustus MCCREARY b: 20 Aug 1894 in Gilead, Indiana d: 29 Nov 1982 in Coldwater, Michigan
.................... +Lucretia Davis PRYSE b: 20 Aug 1895 in Beattyville, Kentucky m: 20 Aug 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1950 in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana ................ 4 Robert Grant MCCREARY b: 04 Mar 1898 d: 28 Apr 1972 in Riverside Hospital, Riverside, California
.................... +Sarah Mabelle PIPPENGER b: 31 Jul 1895 m: 30 Sep 1932
................ 4 Golda MCCREARY b: 27 Jan 1901 d: Abt. 1931
.................... +Hally HOLDERREAD b: Abt. 1898
.......... 3 Julia Mary Cathrine MCCREARY b: 19 Jul 1853 d: Abt. 1931
.............. +Homer CARPENTER b: Abt. 1851 m: 17 Jul 1883 d: Abt. 1915
................ 4 Irene CARPENTER
................ 4 Mary Katherine CARPENTER
................ 4 Minnie Delle CARPENTER b: 04 Nov 1884 in Miami County, Indiana d: 15 Sep 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana
.................... +John Edward ACKENHUSEN b: 30 Sep 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois m: 07 Jun 1911 in Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana d: 25 Nov 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana
................ 4 Lida Eunice CARPENTER b: 24 Aug 1888
.................... +Jack TRUAX
.......... 3 Emma Reilla MCCREARY b: 20 Dec 1856
.............. +William SHEARER m: 07 Aug 1879
................ 4 Nina SHEARER
.................... +James HOLDERMAN
.......... 3 Minerva Ruth MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1861
.............. +Cyrus H. FREEMAN m: 25 Jun 1882
................ 4 Howard FREEMAN
.................... +IVY
................ 4 Eunice FREEMAN
.................... +John STUTZMAN
................ 4 Dale FREEMAN
.......... 3 Henry Christian MCCREARY b: 13 Sep 1862
................ 4 Herman MCCREARY
.................... +MATTIE
................ 4 Hazel MCCREARY
.................... +Lloyd EGER
................ 4 Hiram MCCREARY
.................... +CARRIE
................ 4 John MCCREARY
.................... +BELLE
.......... 3 Frederic George MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1865
.............. +LILLIAN m: in Elkhart, Indiana
.......... 3 Hettie Ann MCCREARY b: 03 Mar 1867
.............. +ARMSTRONG
................ 4 Bessie ARMSTRONG
.................... +FISH
................ 4 Ethel ARMSTRONG
.................... +HALL
................ 4 Russel ARMSTRONG
.......... 3 [19] Minnie Elma MCCREARY b: 14 May 1869
.............. +CRANE
................ 4 Eunice CRANE
.................... +Jack CRUM
................ 4 Alma CRANE
.......... *2nd Husband of [19] Minnie Elma McCreary:
.............. +RIVES
.......... 3 Walter Franklin MCCREARY b: 31 Aug 1871
.......... 3 Eunice Lai MCCREARY b: 30 Jun 1873 d: 13 Aug 1873
Jen Bailey bailey@initco.net
Subject: John Couts
Barb, I just accessed http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/choosea.asp
for Land Patent Search in Ohio
for Couts. I found a John Couts,
but don't have Java enabled on
my computer so can't access the file when it says
ORDER. Have you looked at
the Land and Patents for Couts?
favor and tune into
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/response.asp
see what it says about where John's
land was in Sept. 1844. You may have
to use the first address and go
through the who process. LAUNA
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you
E-mail me!
Go Back to Couts Main page
Subj: Couts Family in Ohio
From: tcdcbc01@bright.net (Terry & Diana Couts & Family)
I just found this site tonight on impulse.
Haven't looked over much at this point,
but I'll just share a small bit of my info, and if
it fits with this site, people can contact me.
My father, Lee Ray Couts, from
Van Wert, OH started doing family research
about 7-8 years ago. My dad
got cancer and died about three years ago.
I took over the family genealogy
info. from dad just before his death. My
dad's Couts family came from the
Couts' out of Tuscarawas County, Ohio
from the early 1900's I think
(pulling this all from my faulty memory at
this point in time). The family line
I come from came from Pennsylvania,
and before that, I forget, I need to review
my books of information. I am too tired to
recall tonight, but I have reams of info.
On family from early 1900's to present,
with all the family members and branches.
Not so much going back in time, which
I would like to connect back to sometime
in near future. Anyone wishing to share
and exchange data is welcome to contact
me at tcdcbc01@bright.net Please no
spam or other advertisements and junk mail.
Terry B. Couts - 1951
Subj: re/Kautz ancestors
Date: 99-10-26 11:17:55 EDT
From: budighd@clear.lakes.com (Herbert and Donna Budig)
Good morning, I am Donna Budig, 955 Barney St.
Owatonna, MN 55060, my e-mail address is
budighd@clear.lakes.com My grandfather was
Emil Kautz, born Sept. 3, 1884 in Stillwater, MN he
died June 16, 1952. His fathers name was
Fred Kautz, born April 12, 1856 in Germany
& died Nov.12, 1932 I believe the family were from
Pomerania, Germany. My aunt has alot of the
history written down.Would you have any info
regarding this family ? Would appreciate
hearing from you. Thanks Donna
http://genforum.
genealogy.com/huey/messages/139.html
HUEY, COUTS , NJ>OH abt. 1817
Posted by: Eli Nordstrom Date: May 08, 1999 at 18:26:44
of 218
I am seeking more information on Jane HUEY
(1783-1865) She was thought to be Pennsylvania
Dutch. Jane married William COUTS and lived in
Sussex County, NJ. Around 1817 they migrated
to Guernsey County, OH with seven children.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/sdquery007.html
I am seeking information on FARAN SHERIDAN COATES
(d. 23 Nov 1940) or his descendents. He moved to
San Diego prior to May of 1918 from Ohio(probably ~
1902-1903). In 1918 his address was "RFD #4, San Diego".
He was married to CORA NEEL (d. 24 Dec 1959) on
May 7, 1902 and had one son, HERBERT NEEL COATES
(b. 29 July, 1903, d. 17 Jan 1956) Herbert Neel Coates
was thought to have one daughter MYRL COATES. Myrl
was said to have moved to northern California. FARAN,
CORA, and HERBERT are thought to be all buried in the
San Diego area. FARAN was born with his last name
spelled COUTS, but had his name changed. His parents
were JOHN CHADWELL COUTS and MARY
EMALINE LITTLE, from Irish Ridge, Guernsey County,
Ohio. Thank you for helping me find information on my
Grandmother's lost brother and his family..
Subj: Couts Surname in OHIO
Date: 99-10-02 23:29:35 EDT
From: boddie@pacbell.net (Benjamin S. Miller)
I have an Ida B. Couts in my line that married William
A. Booth. Ida B. Couts lived in either Coshocton Co.
or Tuscarawas Co. in Ohio. William A. Booth was
born 21 Jul 1867, he and Ida married 9 Jul 1899 and
he died Oct 1947 in Coshocton Co. Ohio. he is buried
in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown Tuscarawas
Co. Ohio. I hope that this will help you in some way! Ben Miller
Name: Maribeth Kouts
mbkouts@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, GA
Comments: Please keep me informed of Kouts
family(ies) events. Thank you very much!
Name: Nellie Kautz Wilkerson
123winest@concentric.net
From: Hampton, VA
Time: 1999-06-26 23:42:44
Comments: My father was Frederick Matthews
Kautz, born in Hampton, Virignia on December
5, 1898. I am the youngest of ten girls and one
boy, born to Federick's wife, Laura Belle Merrill
Kautz. Daddy's family is originally from Germany.
Could we be related? Nell
couts@iline.com Michael Couts Referred by:
Just Surfed On In From: Ft Myers, Florida
Comments: My family came from Penn., around
Pittsburg, I was told. My great great grand-dad
was the only survivor after an indian masacare.
My great grand-dad then moved to Toledo,
Ohio to work in the oil refinerys.
Could we fit into your tree???
Name: Jim Snider jsnider@iname.com
Website: 13th Dimension From: Buffalo, NY
Comments: I'm looking for the Kautz family
who lived in Clarence, NY, throughout the '60s,
'70s, & '80s, on Bank Street. I don't know if
they're still living in Clarence today, although I
know that they sold their Bank Street home
and moved on. They had three sons, I believe,
Henry,David, & Peter. Peter, I think, is living
in Ithaca and runs a martial arts academy. The
parents, Henry & Barbara, may still be living
in Clarence, although they might have moved
south when allthe kids got married and moved
away to start families of their own.
Subject: Countz, Augusta Co., VA
http://www.gendex.com/users/mcount/count/d0027/g0000007.html#I2116
GEORGE COUNTZ BIRTH: AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2116
Family 1: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ 1.+ELIZABETH
COUNTZ ELIZABETH COUNTZ BIRTH: 1765,
AUGUSTA CO., VIRGINIA DEATH: 1786,
GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2109
Father: GEORGE COUNTZ
Mother: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ
Family 1: JACOB ALLEN ALBERT
MARRIAGE: 22 APR 1783, AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA JENNIE ALBERT
BIRTH: REFN: FTJ#7627 Father: JACOB
ALLEN ALBERT
Mother: ELIZABETH COUNTZ
Family 1: JOHN COOKE MARRIAGE:
5 NOV 1805, MONROE CTY., W. VIRGINIA
centaur@cct.infi.net
I'm looking for more information about Coutts history. I see our names
are very close (less the "T") Love to hear from you Kevin Coutts
From: "David Brandeberry" <31505g@bright.net>
Subject: Looking for more Couts families.
Hello, My name is Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry.
I am looking for information on my father's family.
He was Dale Couts born in Kendalville, Indiana
January 1928. His father was Ora H. Couts and his
father was Joshua Couts. I only know of three cousins
on my dad's side of the family and I would
love to find some other relatives if we have any.
My father recently passed away on February 10th of
this year. If you have any info it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry
Researching Johannes CUNTZE and wife
Catherine STOEVER. He was born 1706
in Germany and died about 1777 in Augusta County.
The family name was later spelled KUNCE when
son Nicholas resided in Frederick County,
Virginia. The family moved to Orange County, North Carolina and
eventually by the end of the 18th century to Eastern Tennessee. Does
anyone have any information about this family?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE ADRRESS YOUR REPLY TO:
brendae@comsource.net (Brenda Evans)
Subject: KAUTZ Family
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Hi. Noticed your query about the KAUTZ family and wonder if we might be
researching the same family? Here is a brief run-down of what I have thus far:
Descendants of: Johann "Hans" George Kautz
1 Johann "Hans" George Kautz b. 1705 Margraviate Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d.
26 Jan 1745 GER
m. 28 Nov 1730 Lichtenau, Germany Anna Barbara Wuertz b. 1706 Margraviate
Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d. 01 Sep 1785 Friesburg, Salem Co., NJ
2 Johann George (Coutch) Kautz b. 03 Mar 1735 Helmlingen, GER d. 09 Jul
1798 Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., NJ
m. Anna Marie (Barbara?) Fix? b. ca. 1738 Germany? d. 01 Sep 1785
3 Johann Adam Kautz b. 25 Mar 1763 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
3 Anna Barbara Kautz b. 10 Oct 1765 Salem Co., NJ d. 26 Jun 1852
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
m. 1785 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm
Ilgen b. 15 Oct 1759 Hechlingen, Markgrafschaft Anspach, GER d. 20 Aug 1823
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
4 Hannah Ilgen b. 11 Apr 1786 Cohensey, Salem Co., NJ d. 1786
Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" Ilgen b. 12 Oct 1787 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. aft. 1860 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
m. ca. 1805 Salem Luth. Church, Centre Co., PA Jacob (Bauer)
Bower b. ca. 1782 Berks Co., PA d. ca. 1843/4 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
4 Elizabeth Ilgen b. 26 Apr 1790 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co.,
NJ d. 15 Jun 1854 Centre Co., PA
m. 04 Nov 1806 PA Philip Bastian (Moser) Musser b. 27 Aug 1785
Linn Twp., Northampton Co., PA d. 28 Nov 1829 Millheim, Centre Co., PA
4 Anna Margareta Ilgen b. 06 Apr 1793 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem
Co., NJ d. 06 Aug 1859
m. Thomas Furst
4 Johann "John" Christoph Wilhelm Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1795 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Catharina (Catherine) Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1797 Cohensey, Salem Co.,
NJ
m. Johannes "John" Bower b. ca. 1795 Centre Co., PA
4 Daniel "George" Emanuel Ilgen b. 11 Nov 1799 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. 12 Jul 1864 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL
m. Maria Eva "Polly" (Musser) Moser b. 1799 d. 1870
4 Christina (Christiana) Ilgen b. 09 Jul 1803 Aaronsburg, Centre
Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890
m. ___ (Schreurer) Shroyer/Schrimp?
4 Johannes "John" Michael William Ilgen b. 17 Jul 1806 Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
m. 03 Jan 1830 PA Elizabeth Bartges b. 04 Jan/Oct 1807 Penn
Hall, Centre Co., PA d. 09 Apr 1889 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
4 Lydia L. Ilgen b. 12 Jan 1810 Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA d. 23
Oct 1862 near Salona, Clinton Co., PA
m. Samuel Philip Burrell b. 14 Jan 1808 d. 12 May 1895 near
Salona, Clinton Co., PA
3 Elisabeth Kautz
m. Adam Fix
3 Margareta Kautz
m. Adam Painter
3 Unknown child Kautz
3 Unknown child Kautz
Any "hits"? Regards, John (Jack) Stewart
E-mail: johns2rt@aol.com
Home page url: http://members.aol.com/johns2rt/
From: Larry and Nancy Kautz
Subject: Several Things
Dear Barb, I see by your website
that you already got some information
about the Kautz, etc. family gathering
in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas last June.
The weekend went about as I had
expected it to go. I had a very pleasant
visit with a number of people whom I
have known only through the mails
over a period of years. Also present
were two of my children and two
grandchildren and a cousin (Ron
Kautz of Arroyo Grande, CA) who
I see only sporadically since we
became adults about 40 years ago.
Much of the time was spent
getting acquainted, so there was little
time left for genealogy. That was
fine with me. I will note that both
Darrell Kautz and Dick Kautz have
made an incredible amount of progress
in their branches of the family. Darrell
was actually able to trace his line back
from the USA through about six or
eight gernerations who lived in Russia
to its origins in Germany. Dick was
able to combine a speaking tour in
Germany with a visit to the town
(Edigheim) which his ancestors left
in about 1820. He met a few of his
distant relatives there. Dick is a
fascinating individual - a leading
researcher in a relatively new branch
of mathematics (chaos theory) with
all kinds of interests outside his field.
John and June Kautz, the hosts
for the Arkansas reunion, had done an
excellent job of planning housing and
events. Except for my own close relatives,
John and June were the only ones of the
60 or 70 people there who I had met
previously. They had visited our home
when we were living in Cincinnati
about a dozen years ago.
Now for the next reunion:
John said that you might be interested
in co-hosting a get-together in California
in the year 2000. It certainly would be
nice to get some of your family to join
us Kautzes even though you don't know
how to spell the name right. Ron Kautz
(my cousin) and his wife, Bernie, and
Ollen Kay who lives in San Diego also
mentioned an interest in co-hosting
such an event. The Kautz Vinyards
would be a wonderful site. I think that,
if Steve Kautz or some other member of
the vinyard family were to be asked,
they could make most of the plans. I
understand they do conventions of all
sizes at the vinyard's entertainment
complex. How about it?
A note about your ancestor
Teter K(C)a(o)utz(s). Are you aware
that Dietrich is a very uncommon German
name, but Dieter is a fairly common
German name. My guess is that his
name was actually Dieter Kautz. As
you have become aware, spelling was
not a strong suit for many 18th and
19th Century record-keepers. Also,
few of the German Auswanderern
(emigrants) could read and write in
German much less in English. It is
easy to see how his name could be
spelled in phonic English as Teter Couts.
In reading your newsletters,
I just discovered that Cave Couts was
a West Point graduate. It is of interest
that the best known of the American
Kautzes, Major General August
Valentine Kautz, also graduated
from West Point (in 1852). He
was stationed in the west for most
of his 40 years in the army and had
his headquarters on Angel Island in
San Francisco Bay while he was
commander of the 8th US Infantry
through much of the 1870's and 1880's.
As you continue to develop
your family history, you will want at
first to gather as much information
as you can on your relatives living
in America. You have done a
remarkable job on this so far especially
since you were able to trace their
progress from Pennsylvania to
Virginia to North Carolina and
Tennessee and to California.
Eventually, you will want to go
back to Germany for more information.
It seems likely to me that your ancestor,
Christian Kautz, and several of his sons
(Dietrich, Johannes, Hans Georg) are
the persons mentioned in Egle's Names
of Foreigners Who Took Oath of
Allegiance and in Ehmann's Die
Auswanderung in die Neuengland
-Staaten. I have never seen either
of these books, but have seen exerpts
from them and understand that some
of the entries give the names of the
towns from which the persons emigrated.
Do I remember that your ancestors
came from either Steinau or Hanau in
Hesse, Germany? In a list of 1500 Kautz
households in Germany today, I find
5 families in Hanau, but none listed
in Steinau. Your most likely source
of information will be Lutheran Church
records. The Mormon Church has
copied to microfilm the church records
of more than half of the Lutheran churches
in Germany. If you are positive of the
town where Christian and his children
came from, it will be easy to find out at
any Mormon Church whether the town's
church records have been copied and are
available for viewing. Is it time to do
that now? Enough! If you didn't notice,
I gave you two jobs to do in the above
paragraphs. I'll close now before I really
start bossing you around. Let me know
what you think of the Kautz Vinyards idea.
Your (Oh, so distant) Cousin Larry Kautz
Subj: Couts Geneology
Date: 99-02-28 07:43:36 EST
From: majec@wcoil.com
(martha j couts)
Hello, My name is Martha Couts.
My ex-husband was Lee Ray Couts.
His grandfather was Clarence Sr.
Van Wert County Ohio. Is there
any chance that this branch is
related to your branch? My son
has done the work for one side
of my family, but I don't think
he's had time to do too much
on the Couts side. Very interested
in what you might think of the
possibility of being related. Thanks.
Name: Arthur Couts
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington, Pa.
Time: 1999-02-07 14:08:27
Comments: We are the only
Couts family in our town.I'd like
to know where and how our family
got here
Name: Doug White
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Camden, SC
Time: 1999-02-02 02:42:18
Comments: Looking for my
Kautz ancestors from
Brown County, Ohio
Name: Jennifer Whiteford,
jenzbooks@alltel.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rural Valley,
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-01-17 06:56:12
Comments: Great website! I am
descended from Michael Couts
who lived in Washington Co.,
Pennsylvania. He had a daughter
Lorena Bell Couts who married
Edward Stephen Byers. They
were my gr gr grandparents. I
haven't done much research on
them yet but do plan to in the future.
Will forward more info. when I get it!
Name: Thomas P. Kouts,
tomnmary@midamer.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in Evansville, In
Time: 1998-12-30 00:31:00
Comments: Didn't know you
had a web page, quess I never
looked. Great grandfather was born
in Kouts, In. Have been there
several times. Also have attended
1 Kautz, katz, Kouts reunion.
Name: Charles Stigberg,
phrolic@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hampton, Virginia - USA
Time: 1998-12-01 21:45:41
Comments: Hi - I'm a native of
Hampton, VA - descendent of
Fred M. Kautz, my grandfather.
His brothers were Charles and
Earl. Fred M. Kautz was born
1898 died 1964 in Hampton, VA.
Buried in Parklawn Cemetery,
Hampton, VA near his brothers.
His father (my great grandfather
Kautz) is in Oakland Cemetery
in Hampton, VA. He immigrated
from Germany. It is my
understanding their name was
originally preceded by "Von" but
they dropped it to conform more
to other American names. My
mother, Margaret Kautz married
my father (a Swede) thus the
different last name.
Name: Arthur C. Kouts,
ack13@ix.netcom.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-21 04:05:59
Comments: Born in Arizona,
Father born in Colorado, Grandfather
born at Kouts, Indiana 1872.
Would like to hear from you if
you can give me more information
on the family.
Name: Andreas Kautz
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stolzalpe, Austria
Time: 1998-11-19 12:29:07
Comments: I'm very surprised.
There're lotsa Kautz' all 'round
the world. I always thought, that
my family is the only family with
the name "Kautz". Very funny.
Name: Caleb Couts
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oskaloosa, IA
Time: 1998-11-12 23:27:07
Name: COUTTS, jarobco@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-12 20:02:16
Comments: Hi there. My name is
Robert Andrew COUTTS. My
father was born in the Shetland
Islands and the story is that there
were three brothers who set sail
one day to do a spot of fishing
out from the coast of Norway.
They got caught in a storm and
were washed ashore on the coast
of the Shetland Isles. There
surname was spelt either KUTZ,
KHUTZ or KUTZE and over many
years changed to it's prescent
form of COUTTS. How true
this story is I don't know but if
anyone reading this have
connections with the
COUTTS FAMILIES of
Shetland please e-mail me.
You have a great page, very
interesting. Regards Robert Coutts
Name: Eli Nordstrom,
elinordstrom@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rector, PA -- Descendent
of Virginia and Tuscarawas County
Ohio Couts and Chadwell
Families
Time: 1998-10-10 03:18:41
Comments: What a wonderful website.
The dedication to the family is quite
apparent. I am a the ggg-grandaughter
of Wm. Peter Couts, Sr.. His Son Wm.
Peter Jr. married Phoebe Chadwell,
daughter of George and Ruth R.
[Taylor] Chadwell of VA. They
migrated to Tuscarawas County,
Ohio where their son John Chadwell
Couts married Mary Emaline Little,
and to this union my grandmother,
Wilma Elizabeth Couts was born.
I am willing to share information
with anyone interested, and would
love to find "long lost" relatives!
mnbns lives here!!!
Name: Elizabeth Foshaug,
elizabethfoshuag@mailexcite.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Hudsonville, MI
Time: 1998-10-03 15:05:47
Comments: Do you know of a
nywhere I could obtain a copy
of the book: The Descendants of
John Jacob Koutz and Sarah E. Christlieb?
Name: James Russell Koutz,
wildchild_koutz@yahoo.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Alma, Michigan
Time: 1998-09-19 02:49:35
Comments: Well someone in
our family told us about this.
we were excited to find out things
and would be really interested to
hear more about what goes on.
Alicia Walker has attended our
Koutz family reunion in Michigan.
My grandfather was Edmun Koutz,
and his wife was Sara (Steele) Koutz
from Elwell, Michigan. If possible
please e-mail us some information about
anything that is going to be going on
in the near future. It would be greatly
appreciated. Sincerly,
James Russell Koutz and family
Name: David J. Kautz, dkautz@pce.net
Website: Dragon's Home
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-09-16 19:15:58
Comments: Originally from
Youngstown, OH GGGrandfather -
August Kautz, Union Army,
Battle of the Crater, Petersburg,
VA (they still remember the
name down there after 120yrs!!!)
GGrandfather - Adolf Alexander
Grandfather - Daniel Donald
Father - Henry George Repeating
family names - George, Daniel,
Henry August Kautz had a brother
that went west to Oregon after
Civil war, most family history lost
when Grandfather was orphand
at 8 yrs old.
Name: ERNEST R. KAUTZ,
ERNIEL38K@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ST. LOUIS MO. 63138
Time: 1998-09-15 04:05:09
Comments: IS IT POSABEL TO
GET COPY OF FAIMLY TREE
INFORMATION PLEASE
FATHER TRYING TO DO HIS
NAME ERNEST L. KAUTZ
Name: Robert Leo Cannon (Kautz),
kautz@swbell.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Independence, Missouri
Time: 1998-07-31 01:55:00
Comments: I am working on my
family tree and looking for relatives.
My dad was Francis Leo Kautz,
born in Stillwater Okla., His dad
was John Jacob Kautz, born in
Oklahoma in 1891 His
dad was John George Kautz,
born in Strausberg Germany
in 1850, I believe, but I will
have to verify this at a later date.
Subject: Couts
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:16:57 EDT
Dear Barbara,
I wrote you a little earlier about the
Couts Family Association and my son-in-
law's grandmother. Millie (Moore)
Bishop told me that her mother was Jesse
Forest/Forrest Couts, b. December
1885, Newcomerstown, Ohio,
d. Sep. 9, 1970,
Redlands, San Bernardino Co.,
Calif. Jesse's husband was
Newton Miller Moore,
Sr. b. Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown,
Ohio, d. October 1968, Riverside,
Riverside Co., Calif. Both Jesse and
Newton are buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Redlands, San
Bernardino Co., Ca.
Millie further stated that Jesse
Forest/Forrest (Couts) Moore had two
brothers: Smith Couts and Charles
Couts. Unfortunately, she was
unable totell me whether they
were younger or older than Jesse.
Does this help a little more
with identifying from which
Couts family Jesse came? Any
help you can extend would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Connie Sloan Ruffley
Subj: John Couts and Rebecca Little
Date: 99-02-23 01:38:51 EST
From: ruffley@earthlink.net (robert ruffley)
Hi, I wrote you several months ago re:
Jessie Forest Couts (b. 1 Dec. 1885,
Newcomerstown, OH, d. 29 Sep.
1968, Riverside, CA) and her husband
Newton Miller Moore, Sr. (b. 25
Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown, OH,
d. 7 Oct. 1968, Riverside, CA).
Just the other day, I received Jessie's
death certificate which said
that her father was John Couts and
mother was Rebecca Little, both born
Ohio. This John Couts was probably
born between 1845-1860, depending on
how large his family was and
where Jessie was in birth-order.
I'm sorry that I don't have any
more info. on John Couts and
Rebecca Little. If you know
of anyone who is researching
this family, please let me know.
Thank you. Connie Ruffley
sarawick@juno.com
From: jilliancapri@webtv.net
(marilyn Couts)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998
Subject: history of Couts Family
I am the wife of Arthur R.
Couts, Jr. age 48 and I have
a son Arthur R. Couts 111
age 26 and he has a
daughter named Jillian
Capri Couts age 3.
Their are generations I can
go back to but at this time I
will wait for you to respond
if you feel it may be necessary.
The only Couts family
we ever knew of is our immediate
family all from little Washington, Pa.
This is very interesting to me
and looking forward in hearing
from you. Marilyn A. Couts
Weigant & Associates
Peter Weigant General Agent
c/o Marilyn Couts Offce Manager
From: "Douglas R White"
Subject: Kautz Genealogy
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 1998 15:49
I am looking for information
on my Kautz ancestors. I am
decended from Fredrick
Sebastian Kautz b 21 oct 1804,
who emigrated to Ohio.
Any information you can give
me or anyone you could refer
me to would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Doug White
From: Gidggette@aol.com
Subject: Sought the couts family
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:56:52 EDT
I am a part of the couts family
am grandmother is betty couts
wolff.her father was Charles
Couts and we are located
in uniontown Ohio.
We have been doing
work on the family tree for a
long time. we have found out
that there are many ways of
saying the name and many
ways to spell the name
and we are all related
to one another now matter
the spelling. I am sure that
my grand mother would
love to get some info form
you or to share the info we
have gathered I found a relative
by the name of Michael Coats
he works for n.a.s.a as the commander
of the shuttle. please contact
me or any of the following address
bettywolff (this is my grandmother
Betty Wolff)dwolff5153
(my mother Darlene Wolff, Betty's Daughter)
gidggette (Gidget Wolff, that's me)
I hope to hear from you soon. GIDGET
Subj: Jacob Kuntz (Counts) descendants
Date: 98-12-03 11:19:17 EST
From: dlytton@primenet.com (WDC GenWeb)
To: wdc-genweb@rootsweb.com
Some descendants of Jacob Kuntz (Counts):
http://www.primenet.com/~dlytton/wdc/z0000357.html
We don't have any dates for Jacob,
born in Germany, the main focus of
this chart is his grandson John Counts
Jr born about 1765 and died Oct 1 1843
in Russell Co VA. Surnames found in
this chart are:
Amburgey, Banner, Colley, Counts,
Haynes, Jessee, Kelly, Kiser, Kuntz,
Long, Magdeline, Mattox, Rasnake,
Reynolds, Smith and Willard.
From: "Ron and Jennifer Bailey"
Subject: Re: Your Couts line
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:14:35 -0700
The Couts is a very distant line
that married into a line that
connects to another line that
eventually connects to the
Cooper family which is my
main line. Here is where it connects:
1 Isaac CONDIT b: 05 Jun 1796 d: 18 Feb 1840
. +Catherine COOPER b: 17 Jun 1798 m: 07 Oct 1817 d: 12 Feb 1876 Father: Ephriam Cooper Mother: Margaret Van Voorhees
.... 2 David CONDIT b: 08 Jul 1818
.... 2 Caroline CONDIT b: 05 Feb 1821
.... 2 Rebecca CONDIT b: 12 Jul 1823
.... 2 Ephraim CONDIT b: 29 Jul 1826
.... 2 Eunice CONDIT b: 09 Nov 1830 d: 06 Oct 1873
........ +John MCCREARY b: 14 Jun 1832 m: 10 Apr 1851 d: 28 Oct 1906 Father: Thomas McCreary Mother: Mary Henry
.......... 3 Pulaski Fulton MCCREARY b: 01 Apr 1852 in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio d: Oct 1918
.............. +Olive May BRAUNELLAR b: 22 Feb 1862 in Findlay, Ohio m: 01 Dec 1881 d: 23 Jun 1952 in Blough Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Indiana Father: Augustus Braunellar Mother: Louisa J.
................ 4 Zenith Demott MCCREARY b: 05 Jan 1883 in Miami County, Indiana d: 21 Apr 1962
.................... +Bertha WHITE b: 23 Jul 1886 in Starke County, Indiana m: 28 Jan 1905 d: 30 Nov 1975 in Peru, Indiana Father: Jesse Perry White Mother: Esther Jane Downing
...................... 5 Ralph Leon MCCREARY b: 05 Nov 1906 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 31 Oct 1967 in Peru, Indiana
.......................... +Ruth SHERRY b: 01 Jun 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana m: 21 Apr 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana d: Apr 1978 in Peru, Indiana
...................... 5 Wilma May MCCREARY
.......................... +Kenneth L. KINNEY b: 11 Dec 1904 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana d: 17 Mar 1984
...................... 5 [2] Zenith LaVerne MCCREARY b: 04 Sep 1910 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 29 Jul 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana
.......................... +Marie SPAULDING
...................... *2nd Wife of [2] Zenith LaVerne McCreary:
.......................... +Bernice COLVILLE
...................... 5 Gerald Verdene MCCREARY b: 25 Jan 1913 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana d: 10 Dec 1975 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
.......................... +Phyllis HINES
...................... 5 [3] Clara Esther MCCREARY
.......................... +Roy WALLICK
...................... *2nd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +Oscar William MANNIES Father: Mother:
...................... *3rd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +William H. OSBORN Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Paul MCCREARY b: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana d: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
................ 4 Iva Frances MCCREARY b: 09 Dec 1884 in Gilead, Indiana d: 05 Jun 1978 in Countryside Place, Knox County, Indiana
.................... +William Samuel HARTMAN b: 23 Aug 1884 in Burr Oak, Indiana m: 28 Mar 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 26 Apr 1937 in Holland, Michigan Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Sylvia Belle HARTMAN
.......................... +Arthur E. HAMMAN d: 21 Feb 1961 in Galesburg Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois
...................... 5 Esther Lorine HARTMAN
.......................... +Louis Mental DAVIS b: 31 Oct 1902 in English Lake, Indiana d: 03 Jun 1982 in Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox, Indiana Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Donald Levi HARTMAN b: 25 Mar 1913 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 01 Jun 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan
...................... 5 May Elizabeth HARTMAN b: 24 May 1915 in Plymouth, Indiana d: Aug 1992 in Knox, Indiana
.......................... +Everett KEISER b: 28 Feb 1913 in Knox, Indiana m: 22 Sep 1935 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 09 Apr 1994 in Knox, Indiana
............................. 6 [7] Adeline Joyce KEISER
................................ +Robert COUTS
................................... 7 [6] Mark COUTS
....................................... +Rebecca Lou KETCHAM
................................... *2nd Wife of [6] Mark Couts:
....................................... +Linda GRIFFO
......................................... 8 Rachel Amanda COUTS
......................................... 8 Allison Renee COUTS
................................... 7 Cindy COUTS
................................... 7 Sherri COUTS
................................... 7 Kristy COUTS
................................... 7 Mary Carol COUTS
............................. *2nd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Fred CLEVELAND
............................. *3rd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Edgar TONGES
................ 4 John Carl MCCREARY b: 23 Jun 1887 in Miami County, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1977 in Plymouth, Indiana
.................... +Verne O'BREWER b: 19 Jan 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana m: 15 Apr 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 20 Jun 1980 in South Bend, Indiana Father: Mother:
................ 4 Zella Glenna MCCREARY b: 10 Jan 1889 d: 31 Oct 1968
.................... +Oscar RIMER b: 05 May 1890 m: 27 May 1911 in Cluver, Indiana d: 19 Jun 1975 ................ 4 Cleo Myrtle MCCREARY b: 23 Nov 1890 in Burr Oak, Indiana d: 23 Jul 1982 in Longmont, Colorado
.................... +Orpha R. SMITH b: 09 Apr 1898 m: 23 Mar 1918
................ 4 Charles Augustus MCCREARY b: 20 Aug 1894 in Gilead, Indiana d: 29 Nov 1982 in Coldwater, Michigan
.................... +Lucretia Davis PRYSE b: 20 Aug 1895 in Beattyville, Kentucky m: 20 Aug 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1950 in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana ................ 4 Robert Grant MCCREARY b: 04 Mar 1898 d: 28 Apr 1972 in Riverside Hospital, Riverside, California
.................... +Sarah Mabelle PIPPENGER b: 31 Jul 1895 m: 30 Sep 1932
................ 4 Golda MCCREARY b: 27 Jan 1901 d: Abt. 1931
.................... +Hally HOLDERREAD b: Abt. 1898
.......... 3 Julia Mary Cathrine MCCREARY b: 19 Jul 1853 d: Abt. 1931
.............. +Homer CARPENTER b: Abt. 1851 m: 17 Jul 1883 d: Abt. 1915
................ 4 Irene CARPENTER
................ 4 Mary Katherine CARPENTER
................ 4 Minnie Delle CARPENTER b: 04 Nov 1884 in Miami County, Indiana d: 15 Sep 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana
.................... +John Edward ACKENHUSEN b: 30 Sep 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois m: 07 Jun 1911 in Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana d: 25 Nov 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana
................ 4 Lida Eunice CARPENTER b: 24 Aug 1888
.................... +Jack TRUAX
.......... 3 Emma Reilla MCCREARY b: 20 Dec 1856
.............. +William SHEARER m: 07 Aug 1879
................ 4 Nina SHEARER
.................... +James HOLDERMAN
.......... 3 Minerva Ruth MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1861
.............. +Cyrus H. FREEMAN m: 25 Jun 1882
................ 4 Howard FREEMAN
.................... +IVY
................ 4 Eunice FREEMAN
.................... +John STUTZMAN
................ 4 Dale FREEMAN
.......... 3 Henry Christian MCCREARY b: 13 Sep 1862
................ 4 Herman MCCREARY
.................... +MATTIE
................ 4 Hazel MCCREARY
.................... +Lloyd EGER
................ 4 Hiram MCCREARY
.................... +CARRIE
................ 4 John MCCREARY
.................... +BELLE
.......... 3 Frederic George MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1865
.............. +LILLIAN m: in Elkhart, Indiana
.......... 3 Hettie Ann MCCREARY b: 03 Mar 1867
.............. +ARMSTRONG
................ 4 Bessie ARMSTRONG
.................... +FISH
................ 4 Ethel ARMSTRONG
.................... +HALL
................ 4 Russel ARMSTRONG
.......... 3 [19] Minnie Elma MCCREARY b: 14 May 1869
.............. +CRANE
................ 4 Eunice CRANE
.................... +Jack CRUM
................ 4 Alma CRANE
.......... *2nd Husband of [19] Minnie Elma McCreary:
.............. +RIVES
.......... 3 Walter Franklin MCCREARY b: 31 Aug 1871
.......... 3 Eunice Lai MCCREARY b: 30 Jun 1873 d: 13 Aug 1873
Jen Bailey bailey@initco.net
Subject: John Couts
Barb, I just accessed http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/choosea.asp
for Land Patent Search in Ohio
for Couts. I found a John Couts,
but don't have Java enabled on
my computer so can't access the file when it says
ORDER. Have you looked at
the Land and Patents for Couts?
favor and tune into
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/response.asp
see what it says about where John's
land was in Sept. 1844. You may have
to use the first address and go
through the who process. LAUNA
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you
E-mail me!
Go Back to Couts Main page
http://genforum.
genealogy.com/huey/messages/139.html
HUEY, COUTS , NJ>OH abt. 1817
Posted by: Eli Nordstrom Date: May 08, 1999 at 18:26:44
of 218
I am seeking more information on Jane HUEY
(1783-1865) She was thought to be Pennsylvania
Dutch. Jane married William COUTS and lived in
Sussex County, NJ. Around 1817 they migrated
to Guernsey County, OH with seven children.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/sdquery007.html
I am seeking information on FARAN SHERIDAN COATES
(d. 23 Nov 1940) or his descendents. He moved to
San Diego prior to May of 1918 from Ohio(probably ~
1902-1903). In 1918 his address was "RFD #4, San Diego".
He was married to CORA NEEL (d. 24 Dec 1959) on
May 7, 1902 and had one son, HERBERT NEEL COATES
(b. 29 July, 1903, d. 17 Jan 1956) Herbert Neel Coates
was thought to have one daughter MYRL COATES. Myrl
was said to have moved to northern California. FARAN,
CORA, and HERBERT are thought to be all buried in the
San Diego area. FARAN was born with his last name
spelled COUTS, but had his name changed. His parents
were JOHN CHADWELL COUTS and MARY
EMALINE LITTLE, from Irish Ridge, Guernsey County,
Ohio. Thank you for helping me find information on my
Grandmother's lost brother and his family..
Subj: Couts Surname in OHIO
Date: 99-10-02 23:29:35 EDT
From: boddie@pacbell.net (Benjamin S. Miller)
I have an Ida B. Couts in my line that married William
A. Booth. Ida B. Couts lived in either Coshocton Co.
or Tuscarawas Co. in Ohio. William A. Booth was
born 21 Jul 1867, he and Ida married 9 Jul 1899 and
he died Oct 1947 in Coshocton Co. Ohio. he is buried
in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown Tuscarawas
Co. Ohio. I hope that this will help you in some way! Ben Miller
Name: Maribeth Kouts
mbkouts@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, GA
Comments: Please keep me informed of Kouts
family(ies) events. Thank you very much!
Name: Nellie Kautz Wilkerson
123winest@concentric.net
From: Hampton, VA
Time: 1999-06-26 23:42:44
Comments: My father was Frederick Matthews
Kautz, born in Hampton, Virignia on December
5, 1898. I am the youngest of ten girls and one
boy, born to Federick's wife, Laura Belle Merrill
Kautz. Daddy's family is originally from Germany.
Could we be related? Nell
couts@iline.com Michael Couts Referred by:
Just Surfed On In From: Ft Myers, Florida
Comments: My family came from Penn., around
Pittsburg, I was told. My great great grand-dad
was the only survivor after an indian masacare.
My great grand-dad then moved to Toledo,
Ohio to work in the oil refinerys.
Could we fit into your tree???
Name: Jim Snider jsnider@iname.com
Website: 13th Dimension From: Buffalo, NY
Comments: I'm looking for the Kautz family
who lived in Clarence, NY, throughout the '60s,
'70s, & '80s, on Bank Street. I don't know if
they're still living in Clarence today, although I
know that they sold their Bank Street home
and moved on. They had three sons, I believe,
Henry,David, & Peter. Peter, I think, is living
in Ithaca and runs a martial arts academy. The
parents, Henry & Barbara, may still be living
in Clarence, although they might have moved
south when allthe kids got married and moved
away to start families of their own.
Subject: Countz, Augusta Co., VA
http://www.gendex.com/users/mcount/count/d0027/g0000007.html#I2116
GEORGE COUNTZ BIRTH: AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2116
Family 1: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ 1.+ELIZABETH
COUNTZ ELIZABETH COUNTZ BIRTH: 1765,
AUGUSTA CO., VIRGINIA DEATH: 1786,
GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2109
Father: GEORGE COUNTZ
Mother: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ
Family 1: JACOB ALLEN ALBERT
MARRIAGE: 22 APR 1783, AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA JENNIE ALBERT
BIRTH: REFN: FTJ#7627 Father: JACOB
ALLEN ALBERT
Mother: ELIZABETH COUNTZ
Family 1: JOHN COOKE MARRIAGE:
5 NOV 1805, MONROE CTY., W. VIRGINIA
centaur@cct.infi.net
I'm looking for more information about Coutts history. I see our names
are very close (less the "T") Love to hear from you Kevin Coutts
From: "David Brandeberry" <31505g@bright.net>
Subject: Looking for more Couts families.
Hello, My name is Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry.
I am looking for information on my father's family.
He was Dale Couts born in Kendalville, Indiana
January 1928. His father was Ora H. Couts and his
father was Joshua Couts. I only know of three cousins
on my dad's side of the family and I would
love to find some other relatives if we have any.
My father recently passed away on February 10th of
this year. If you have any info it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry
Researching Johannes CUNTZE and wife
Catherine STOEVER. He was born 1706
in Germany and died about 1777 in Augusta County.
The family name was later spelled KUNCE when
son Nicholas resided in Frederick County,
Virginia. The family moved to Orange County, North Carolina and
eventually by the end of the 18th century to Eastern Tennessee. Does
anyone have any information about this family?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE ADRRESS YOUR REPLY TO:
brendae@comsource.net (Brenda Evans)
Subject: KAUTZ Family
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Hi. Noticed your query about the KAUTZ family and wonder if we might be
researching the same family? Here is a brief run-down of what I have thus far:
Descendants of: Johann "Hans" George Kautz
1 Johann "Hans" George Kautz b. 1705 Margraviate Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d.
26 Jan 1745 GER
m. 28 Nov 1730 Lichtenau, Germany Anna Barbara Wuertz b. 1706 Margraviate
Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d. 01 Sep 1785 Friesburg, Salem Co., NJ
2 Johann George (Coutch) Kautz b. 03 Mar 1735 Helmlingen, GER d. 09 Jul
1798 Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., NJ
m. Anna Marie (Barbara?) Fix? b. ca. 1738 Germany? d. 01 Sep 1785
3 Johann Adam Kautz b. 25 Mar 1763 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
3 Anna Barbara Kautz b. 10 Oct 1765 Salem Co., NJ d. 26 Jun 1852
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
m. 1785 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm
Ilgen b. 15 Oct 1759 Hechlingen, Markgrafschaft Anspach, GER d. 20 Aug 1823
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
4 Hannah Ilgen b. 11 Apr 1786 Cohensey, Salem Co., NJ d. 1786
Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" Ilgen b. 12 Oct 1787 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. aft. 1860 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
m. ca. 1805 Salem Luth. Church, Centre Co., PA Jacob (Bauer)
Bower b. ca. 1782 Berks Co., PA d. ca. 1843/4 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
4 Elizabeth Ilgen b. 26 Apr 1790 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co.,
NJ d. 15 Jun 1854 Centre Co., PA
m. 04 Nov 1806 PA Philip Bastian (Moser) Musser b. 27 Aug 1785
Linn Twp., Northampton Co., PA d. 28 Nov 1829 Millheim, Centre Co., PA
4 Anna Margareta Ilgen b. 06 Apr 1793 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem
Co., NJ d. 06 Aug 1859
m. Thomas Furst
4 Johann "John" Christoph Wilhelm Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1795 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Catharina (Catherine) Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1797 Cohensey, Salem Co.,
NJ
m. Johannes "John" Bower b. ca. 1795 Centre Co., PA
4 Daniel "George" Emanuel Ilgen b. 11 Nov 1799 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. 12 Jul 1864 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL
m. Maria Eva "Polly" (Musser) Moser b. 1799 d. 1870
4 Christina (Christiana) Ilgen b. 09 Jul 1803 Aaronsburg, Centre
Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890
m. ___ (Schreurer) Shroyer/Schrimp?
4 Johannes "John" Michael William Ilgen b. 17 Jul 1806 Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
m. 03 Jan 1830 PA Elizabeth Bartges b. 04 Jan/Oct 1807 Penn
Hall, Centre Co., PA d. 09 Apr 1889 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
4 Lydia L. Ilgen b. 12 Jan 1810 Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA d. 23
Oct 1862 near Salona, Clinton Co., PA
m. Samuel Philip Burrell b. 14 Jan 1808 d. 12 May 1895 near
Salona, Clinton Co., PA
3 Elisabeth Kautz
m. Adam Fix
3 Margareta Kautz
m. Adam Painter
3 Unknown child Kautz
3 Unknown child Kautz
Any "hits"? Regards, John (Jack) Stewart
E-mail: johns2rt@aol.com
Home page url: http://members.aol.com/johns2rt/
From: Larry and Nancy Kautz
Subject: Several Things
Dear Barb, I see by your website
that you already got some information
about the Kautz, etc. family gathering
in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas last June.
The weekend went about as I had
expected it to go. I had a very pleasant
visit with a number of people whom I
have known only through the mails
over a period of years. Also present
were two of my children and two
grandchildren and a cousin (Ron
Kautz of Arroyo Grande, CA) who
I see only sporadically since we
became adults about 40 years ago.
Much of the time was spent
getting acquainted, so there was little
time left for genealogy. That was
fine with me. I will note that both
Darrell Kautz and Dick Kautz have
made an incredible amount of progress
in their branches of the family. Darrell
was actually able to trace his line back
from the USA through about six or
eight gernerations who lived in Russia
to its origins in Germany. Dick was
able to combine a speaking tour in
Germany with a visit to the town
(Edigheim) which his ancestors left
in about 1820. He met a few of his
distant relatives there. Dick is a
fascinating individual - a leading
researcher in a relatively new branch
of mathematics (chaos theory) with
all kinds of interests outside his field.
John and June Kautz, the hosts
for the Arkansas reunion, had done an
excellent job of planning housing and
events. Except for my own close relatives,
John and June were the only ones of the
60 or 70 people there who I had met
previously. They had visited our home
when we were living in Cincinnati
about a dozen years ago.
Now for the next reunion:
John said that you might be interested
in co-hosting a get-together in California
in the year 2000. It certainly would be
nice to get some of your family to join
us Kautzes even though you don't know
how to spell the name right. Ron Kautz
(my cousin) and his wife, Bernie, and
Ollen Kay who lives in San Diego also
mentioned an interest in co-hosting
such an event. The Kautz Vinyards
would be a wonderful site. I think that,
if Steve Kautz or some other member of
the vinyard family were to be asked,
they could make most of the plans. I
understand they do conventions of all
sizes at the vinyard's entertainment
complex. How about it?
A note about your ancestor
Teter K(C)a(o)utz(s). Are you aware
that Dietrich is a very uncommon German
name, but Dieter is a fairly common
German name. My guess is that his
name was actually Dieter Kautz. As
you have become aware, spelling was
not a strong suit for many 18th and
19th Century record-keepers. Also,
few of the German Auswanderern
(emigrants) could read and write in
German much less in English. It is
easy to see how his name could be
spelled in phonic English as Teter Couts.
In reading your newsletters,
I just discovered that Cave Couts was
a West Point graduate. It is of interest
that the best known of the American
Kautzes, Major General August
Valentine Kautz, also graduated
from West Point (in 1852). He
was stationed in the west for most
of his 40 years in the army and had
his headquarters on Angel Island in
San Francisco Bay while he was
commander of the 8th US Infantry
through much of the 1870's and 1880's.
As you continue to develop
your family history, you will want at
first to gather as much information
as you can on your relatives living
in America. You have done a
remarkable job on this so far especially
since you were able to trace their
progress from Pennsylvania to
Virginia to North Carolina and
Tennessee and to California.
Eventually, you will want to go
back to Germany for more information.
It seems likely to me that your ancestor,
Christian Kautz, and several of his sons
(Dietrich, Johannes, Hans Georg) are
the persons mentioned in Egle's Names
of Foreigners Who Took Oath of
Allegiance and in Ehmann's Die
Auswanderung in die Neuengland
-Staaten. I have never seen either
of these books, but have seen exerpts
from them and understand that some
of the entries give the names of the
towns from which the persons emigrated.
Do I remember that your ancestors
came from either Steinau or Hanau in
Hesse, Germany? In a list of 1500 Kautz
households in Germany today, I find
5 families in Hanau, but none listed
in Steinau. Your most likely source
of information will be Lutheran Church
records. The Mormon Church has
copied to microfilm the church records
of more than half of the Lutheran churches
in Germany. If you are positive of the
town where Christian and his children
came from, it will be easy to find out at
any Mormon Church whether the town's
church records have been copied and are
available for viewing. Is it time to do
that now? Enough! If you didn't notice,
I gave you two jobs to do in the above
paragraphs. I'll close now before I really
start bossing you around. Let me know
what you think of the Kautz Vinyards idea.
Your (Oh, so distant) Cousin Larry Kautz
Subj: Couts Geneology
Date: 99-02-28 07:43:36 EST
From: majec@wcoil.com
(martha j couts)
Hello, My name is Martha Couts.
My ex-husband was Lee Ray Couts.
His grandfather was Clarence Sr.
Van Wert County Ohio. Is there
any chance that this branch is
related to your branch? My son
has done the work for one side
of my family, but I don't think
he's had time to do too much
on the Couts side. Very interested
in what you might think of the
possibility of being related. Thanks.
Name: Arthur Couts
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington, Pa.
Time: 1999-02-07 14:08:27
Comments: We are the only
Couts family in our town.I'd like
to know where and how our family
got here
Name: Doug White
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Camden, SC
Time: 1999-02-02 02:42:18
Comments: Looking for my
Kautz ancestors from
Brown County, Ohio
Name: Jennifer Whiteford,
jenzbooks@alltel.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rural Valley,
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-01-17 06:56:12
Comments: Great website! I am
descended from Michael Couts
who lived in Washington Co.,
Pennsylvania. He had a daughter
Lorena Bell Couts who married
Edward Stephen Byers. They
were my gr gr grandparents. I
haven't done much research on
them yet but do plan to in the future.
Will forward more info. when I get it!
Name: Thomas P. Kouts,
tomnmary@midamer.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in Evansville, In
Time: 1998-12-30 00:31:00
Comments: Didn't know you
had a web page, quess I never
looked. Great grandfather was born
in Kouts, In. Have been there
several times. Also have attended
1 Kautz, katz, Kouts reunion.
Name: Charles Stigberg,
phrolic@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hampton, Virginia - USA
Time: 1998-12-01 21:45:41
Comments: Hi - I'm a native of
Hampton, VA - descendent of
Fred M. Kautz, my grandfather.
His brothers were Charles and
Earl. Fred M. Kautz was born
1898 died 1964 in Hampton, VA.
Buried in Parklawn Cemetery,
Hampton, VA near his brothers.
His father (my great grandfather
Kautz) is in Oakland Cemetery
in Hampton, VA. He immigrated
from Germany. It is my
understanding their name was
originally preceded by "Von" but
they dropped it to conform more
to other American names. My
mother, Margaret Kautz married
my father (a Swede) thus the
different last name.
Name: Arthur C. Kouts,
ack13@ix.netcom.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-21 04:05:59
Comments: Born in Arizona,
Father born in Colorado, Grandfather
born at Kouts, Indiana 1872.
Would like to hear from you if
you can give me more information
on the family.
Name: Andreas Kautz
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stolzalpe, Austria
Time: 1998-11-19 12:29:07
Comments: I'm very surprised.
There're lotsa Kautz' all 'round
the world. I always thought, that
my family is the only family with
the name "Kautz". Very funny.
Name: Caleb Couts
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oskaloosa, IA
Time: 1998-11-12 23:27:07
Name: COUTTS, jarobco@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-12 20:02:16
Comments: Hi there. My name is
Robert Andrew COUTTS. My
father was born in the Shetland
Islands and the story is that there
were three brothers who set sail
one day to do a spot of fishing
out from the coast of Norway.
They got caught in a storm and
were washed ashore on the coast
of the Shetland Isles. There
surname was spelt either KUTZ,
KHUTZ or KUTZE and over many
years changed to it's prescent
form of COUTTS. How true
this story is I don't know but if
anyone reading this have
connections with the
COUTTS FAMILIES of
Shetland please e-mail me.
You have a great page, very
interesting. Regards Robert Coutts
Name: Eli Nordstrom,
elinordstrom@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rector, PA -- Descendent
of Virginia and Tuscarawas County
Ohio Couts and Chadwell
Families
Time: 1998-10-10 03:18:41
Comments: What a wonderful website.
The dedication to the family is quite
apparent. I am a the ggg-grandaughter
of Wm. Peter Couts, Sr.. His Son Wm.
Peter Jr. married Phoebe Chadwell,
daughter of George and Ruth R.
[Taylor] Chadwell of VA. They
migrated to Tuscarawas County,
Ohio where their son John Chadwell
Couts married Mary Emaline Little,
and to this union my grandmother,
Wilma Elizabeth Couts was born.
I am willing to share information
with anyone interested, and would
love to find "long lost" relatives!
mnbns lives here!!!
Name: Elizabeth Foshaug,
elizabethfoshuag@mailexcite.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Hudsonville, MI
Time: 1998-10-03 15:05:47
Comments: Do you know of a
nywhere I could obtain a copy
of the book: The Descendants of
John Jacob Koutz and Sarah E. Christlieb?
Name: James Russell Koutz,
wildchild_koutz@yahoo.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Alma, Michigan
Time: 1998-09-19 02:49:35
Comments: Well someone in
our family told us about this.
we were excited to find out things
and would be really interested to
hear more about what goes on.
Alicia Walker has attended our
Koutz family reunion in Michigan.
My grandfather was Edmun Koutz,
and his wife was Sara (Steele) Koutz
from Elwell, Michigan. If possible
please e-mail us some information about
anything that is going to be going on
in the near future. It would be greatly
appreciated. Sincerly,
James Russell Koutz and family
Name: David J. Kautz, dkautz@pce.net
Website: Dragon's Home
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-09-16 19:15:58
Comments: Originally from
Youngstown, OH GGGrandfather -
August Kautz, Union Army,
Battle of the Crater, Petersburg,
VA (they still remember the
name down there after 120yrs!!!)
GGrandfather - Adolf Alexander
Grandfather - Daniel Donald
Father - Henry George Repeating
family names - George, Daniel,
Henry August Kautz had a brother
that went west to Oregon after
Civil war, most family history lost
when Grandfather was orphand
at 8 yrs old.
Name: ERNEST R. KAUTZ,
ERNIEL38K@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ST. LOUIS MO. 63138
Time: 1998-09-15 04:05:09
Comments: IS IT POSABEL TO
GET COPY OF FAIMLY TREE
INFORMATION PLEASE
FATHER TRYING TO DO HIS
NAME ERNEST L. KAUTZ
Name: Robert Leo Cannon (Kautz),
kautz@swbell.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Independence, Missouri
Time: 1998-07-31 01:55:00
Comments: I am working on my
family tree and looking for relatives.
My dad was Francis Leo Kautz,
born in Stillwater Okla., His dad
was John Jacob Kautz, born in
Oklahoma in 1891 His
dad was John George Kautz,
born in Strausberg Germany
in 1850, I believe, but I will
have to verify this at a later date.
Subject: Couts
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:16:57 EDT
Dear Barbara,
I wrote you a little earlier about the
Couts Family Association and my son-in-
law's grandmother. Millie (Moore)
Bishop told me that her mother was Jesse
Forest/Forrest Couts, b. December
1885, Newcomerstown, Ohio,
d. Sep. 9, 1970,
Redlands, San Bernardino Co.,
Calif. Jesse's husband was
Newton Miller Moore,
Sr. b. Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown,
Ohio, d. October 1968, Riverside,
Riverside Co., Calif. Both Jesse and
Newton are buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Redlands, San
Bernardino Co., Ca.
Millie further stated that Jesse
Forest/Forrest (Couts) Moore had two
brothers: Smith Couts and Charles
Couts. Unfortunately, she was
unable totell me whether they
were younger or older than Jesse.
Does this help a little more
with identifying from which
Couts family Jesse came? Any
help you can extend would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Connie Sloan Ruffley
Subj: John Couts and Rebecca Little
Date: 99-02-23 01:38:51 EST
From: ruffley@earthlink.net (robert ruffley)
Hi, I wrote you several months ago re:
Jessie Forest Couts (b. 1 Dec. 1885,
Newcomerstown, OH, d. 29 Sep.
1968, Riverside, CA) and her husband
Newton Miller Moore, Sr. (b. 25
Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown, OH,
d. 7 Oct. 1968, Riverside, CA).
Just the other day, I received Jessie's
death certificate which said
that her father was John Couts and
mother was Rebecca Little, both born
Ohio. This John Couts was probably
born between 1845-1860, depending on
how large his family was and
where Jessie was in birth-order.
I'm sorry that I don't have any
more info. on John Couts and
Rebecca Little. If you know
of anyone who is researching
this family, please let me know.
Thank you. Connie Ruffley
sarawick@juno.com
From: jilliancapri@webtv.net
(marilyn Couts)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998
Subject: history of Couts Family
I am the wife of Arthur R.
Couts, Jr. age 48 and I have
a son Arthur R. Couts 111
age 26 and he has a
daughter named Jillian
Capri Couts age 3.
Their are generations I can
go back to but at this time I
will wait for you to respond
if you feel it may be necessary.
The only Couts family
we ever knew of is our immediate
family all from little Washington, Pa.
This is very interesting to me
and looking forward in hearing
from you. Marilyn A. Couts
Weigant & Associates
Peter Weigant General Agent
c/o Marilyn Couts Offce Manager
From: "Douglas R White"
Subject: Kautz Genealogy
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 1998 15:49
I am looking for information
on my Kautz ancestors. I am
decended from Fredrick
Sebastian Kautz b 21 oct 1804,
who emigrated to Ohio.
Any information you can give
me or anyone you could refer
me to would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Doug White
From: Gidggette@aol.com
Subject: Sought the couts family
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:56:52 EDT
I am a part of the couts family
am grandmother is betty couts
wolff.her father was Charles
Couts and we are located
in uniontown Ohio.
We have been doing
work on the family tree for a
long time. we have found out
that there are many ways of
saying the name and many
ways to spell the name
and we are all related
to one another now matter
the spelling. I am sure that
my grand mother would
love to get some info form
you or to share the info we
have gathered I found a relative
by the name of Michael Coats
he works for n.a.s.a as the commander
of the shuttle. please contact
me or any of the following address
bettywolff (this is my grandmother
Betty Wolff)dwolff5153
(my mother Darlene Wolff, Betty's Daughter)
gidggette (Gidget Wolff, that's me)
I hope to hear from you soon. GIDGET
Subj: Jacob Kuntz (Counts) descendants
Date: 98-12-03 11:19:17 EST
From: dlytton@primenet.com (WDC GenWeb)
To: wdc-genweb@rootsweb.com
Some descendants of Jacob Kuntz (Counts):
http://www.primenet.com/~dlytton/wdc/z0000357.html
We don't have any dates for Jacob,
born in Germany, the main focus of
this chart is his grandson John Counts
Jr born about 1765 and died Oct 1 1843
in Russell Co VA. Surnames found in
this chart are:
Amburgey, Banner, Colley, Counts,
Haynes, Jessee, Kelly, Kiser, Kuntz,
Long, Magdeline, Mattox, Rasnake,
Reynolds, Smith and Willard.
From: "Ron and Jennifer Bailey"
Subject: Re: Your Couts line
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:14:35 -0700
The Couts is a very distant line
that married into a line that
connects to another line that
eventually connects to the
Cooper family which is my
main line. Here is where it connects:
1 Isaac CONDIT b: 05 Jun 1796 d: 18 Feb 1840
. +Catherine COOPER b: 17 Jun 1798 m: 07 Oct 1817 d: 12 Feb 1876 Father: Ephriam Cooper Mother: Margaret Van Voorhees
.... 2 David CONDIT b: 08 Jul 1818
.... 2 Caroline CONDIT b: 05 Feb 1821
.... 2 Rebecca CONDIT b: 12 Jul 1823
.... 2 Ephraim CONDIT b: 29 Jul 1826
.... 2 Eunice CONDIT b: 09 Nov 1830 d: 06 Oct 1873
........ +John MCCREARY b: 14 Jun 1832 m: 10 Apr 1851 d: 28 Oct 1906 Father: Thomas McCreary Mother: Mary Henry
.......... 3 Pulaski Fulton MCCREARY b: 01 Apr 1852 in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio d: Oct 1918
.............. +Olive May BRAUNELLAR b: 22 Feb 1862 in Findlay, Ohio m: 01 Dec 1881 d: 23 Jun 1952 in Blough Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Indiana Father: Augustus Braunellar Mother: Louisa J.
................ 4 Zenith Demott MCCREARY b: 05 Jan 1883 in Miami County, Indiana d: 21 Apr 1962
.................... +Bertha WHITE b: 23 Jul 1886 in Starke County, Indiana m: 28 Jan 1905 d: 30 Nov 1975 in Peru, Indiana Father: Jesse Perry White Mother: Esther Jane Downing
...................... 5 Ralph Leon MCCREARY b: 05 Nov 1906 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 31 Oct 1967 in Peru, Indiana
.......................... +Ruth SHERRY b: 01 Jun 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana m: 21 Apr 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana d: Apr 1978 in Peru, Indiana
...................... 5 Wilma May MCCREARY
.......................... +Kenneth L. KINNEY b: 11 Dec 1904 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana d: 17 Mar 1984
...................... 5 [2] Zenith LaVerne MCCREARY b: 04 Sep 1910 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 29 Jul 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana
.......................... +Marie SPAULDING
...................... *2nd Wife of [2] Zenith LaVerne McCreary:
.......................... +Bernice COLVILLE
...................... 5 Gerald Verdene MCCREARY b: 25 Jan 1913 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana d: 10 Dec 1975 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
.......................... +Phyllis HINES
...................... 5 [3] Clara Esther MCCREARY
.......................... +Roy WALLICK
...................... *2nd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +Oscar William MANNIES Father: Mother:
...................... *3rd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary:
.......................... +William H. OSBORN Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Paul MCCREARY b: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana d: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
................ 4 Iva Frances MCCREARY b: 09 Dec 1884 in Gilead, Indiana d: 05 Jun 1978 in Countryside Place, Knox County, Indiana
.................... +William Samuel HARTMAN b: 23 Aug 1884 in Burr Oak, Indiana m: 28 Mar 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 26 Apr 1937 in Holland, Michigan Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Sylvia Belle HARTMAN
.......................... +Arthur E. HAMMAN d: 21 Feb 1961 in Galesburg Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois
...................... 5 Esther Lorine HARTMAN
.......................... +Louis Mental DAVIS b: 31 Oct 1902 in English Lake, Indiana d: 03 Jun 1982 in Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox, Indiana Father: Mother:
...................... 5 Donald Levi HARTMAN b: 25 Mar 1913 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 01 Jun 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan
...................... 5 May Elizabeth HARTMAN b: 24 May 1915 in Plymouth, Indiana d: Aug 1992 in Knox, Indiana
.......................... +Everett KEISER b: 28 Feb 1913 in Knox, Indiana m: 22 Sep 1935 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 09 Apr 1994 in Knox, Indiana
............................. 6 [7] Adeline Joyce KEISER
................................ +Robert COUTS
................................... 7 [6] Mark COUTS
....................................... +Rebecca Lou KETCHAM
................................... *2nd Wife of [6] Mark Couts:
....................................... +Linda GRIFFO
......................................... 8 Rachel Amanda COUTS
......................................... 8 Allison Renee COUTS
................................... 7 Cindy COUTS
................................... 7 Sherri COUTS
................................... 7 Kristy COUTS
................................... 7 Mary Carol COUTS
............................. *2nd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Fred CLEVELAND
............................. *3rd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser:
................................ +Edgar TONGES
................ 4 John Carl MCCREARY b: 23 Jun 1887 in Miami County, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1977 in Plymouth, Indiana
.................... +Verne O'BREWER b: 19 Jan 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana m: 15 Apr 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 20 Jun 1980 in South Bend, Indiana Father: Mother:
................ 4 Zella Glenna MCCREARY b: 10 Jan 1889 d: 31 Oct 1968
.................... +Oscar RIMER b: 05 May 1890 m: 27 May 1911 in Cluver, Indiana d: 19 Jun 1975 ................ 4 Cleo Myrtle MCCREARY b: 23 Nov 1890 in Burr Oak, Indiana d: 23 Jul 1982 in Longmont, Colorado
.................... +Orpha R. SMITH b: 09 Apr 1898 m: 23 Mar 1918
................ 4 Charles Augustus MCCREARY b: 20 Aug 1894 in Gilead, Indiana d: 29 Nov 1982 in Coldwater, Michigan
.................... +Lucretia Davis PRYSE b: 20 Aug 1895 in Beattyville, Kentucky m: 20 Aug 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1950 in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana ................ 4 Robert Grant MCCREARY b: 04 Mar 1898 d: 28 Apr 1972 in Riverside Hospital, Riverside, California
.................... +Sarah Mabelle PIPPENGER b: 31 Jul 1895 m: 30 Sep 1932
................ 4 Golda MCCREARY b: 27 Jan 1901 d: Abt. 1931
.................... +Hally HOLDERREAD b: Abt. 1898
.......... 3 Julia Mary Cathrine MCCREARY b: 19 Jul 1853 d: Abt. 1931
.............. +Homer CARPENTER b: Abt. 1851 m: 17 Jul 1883 d: Abt. 1915
................ 4 Irene CARPENTER
................ 4 Mary Katherine CARPENTER
................ 4 Minnie Delle CARPENTER b: 04 Nov 1884 in Miami County, Indiana d: 15 Sep 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana
.................... +John Edward ACKENHUSEN b: 30 Sep 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois m: 07 Jun 1911 in Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana d: 25 Nov 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana
................ 4 Lida Eunice CARPENTER b: 24 Aug 1888
.................... +Jack TRUAX
.......... 3 Emma Reilla MCCREARY b: 20 Dec 1856
.............. +William SHEARER m: 07 Aug 1879
................ 4 Nina SHEARER
.................... +James HOLDERMAN
.......... 3 Minerva Ruth MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1861
.............. +Cyrus H. FREEMAN m: 25 Jun 1882
................ 4 Howard FREEMAN
.................... +IVY
................ 4 Eunice FREEMAN
.................... +John STUTZMAN
................ 4 Dale FREEMAN
.......... 3 Henry Christian MCCREARY b: 13 Sep 1862
................ 4 Herman MCCREARY
.................... +MATTIE
................ 4 Hazel MCCREARY
.................... +Lloyd EGER
................ 4 Hiram MCCREARY
.................... +CARRIE
................ 4 John MCCREARY
.................... +BELLE
.......... 3 Frederic George MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1865
.............. +LILLIAN m: in Elkhart, Indiana
.......... 3 Hettie Ann MCCREARY b: 03 Mar 1867
.............. +ARMSTRONG
................ 4 Bessie ARMSTRONG
.................... +FISH
................ 4 Ethel ARMSTRONG
.................... +HALL
................ 4 Russel ARMSTRONG
.......... 3 [19] Minnie Elma MCCREARY b: 14 May 1869
.............. +CRANE
................ 4 Eunice CRANE
.................... +Jack CRUM
................ 4 Alma CRANE
.......... *2nd Husband of [19] Minnie Elma McCreary:
.............. +RIVES
.......... 3 Walter Franklin MCCREARY b: 31 Aug 1871
.......... 3 Eunice Lai MCCREARY b: 30 Jun 1873 d: 13 Aug 1873
Jen Bailey bailey@initco.net
Subject: John Couts
Barb, I just accessed http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/choosea.asp
for Land Patent Search in Ohio
for Couts. I found a John Couts,
but don't have Java enabled on
my computer so can't access the file when it says
ORDER. Have you looked at
the Land and Patents for Couts?
favor and tune into
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/response.asp
see what it says about where John's
land was in Sept. 1844. You may have
to use the first address and go
through the who process. LAUNA
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you
E-mail me!
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Subj: Couts Surname in OHIO
Date: 99-10-02 23:29:35 EDT
From: boddie@pacbell.net (Benjamin S. Miller)
I have an Ida B. Couts in my line that married William
A. Booth. Ida B. Couts lived in either Coshocton Co.
or Tuscarawas Co. in Ohio. William A. Booth was
born 21 Jul 1867, he and Ida married 9 Jul 1899 and
he died Oct 1947 in Coshocton Co. Ohio. he is buried
in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown Tuscarawas
Co. Ohio. I hope that this will help you in some way! Ben Miller
Name: Maribeth Kouts
mbkouts@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, GA
Comments: Please keep me informed of Kouts
family(ies) events. Thank you very much!
Name: Nellie Kautz Wilkerson
123winest@concentric.net
From: Hampton, VA
Time: 1999-06-26 23:42:44
Comments: My father was Frederick Matthews
Kautz, born in Hampton, Virignia on December
5, 1898. I am the youngest of ten girls and one
boy, born to Federick's wife, Laura Belle Merrill
Kautz. Daddy's family is originally from Germany.
Could we be related? Nell
couts@iline.com Michael Couts Referred by:
Just Surfed On In From: Ft Myers, Florida
Comments: My family came from Penn., around
Pittsburg, I was told. My great great grand-dad
was the only survivor after an indian masacare.
My great grand-dad then moved to Toledo,
Ohio to work in the oil refinerys.
Could we fit into your tree???
Name: Jim Snider jsnider@iname.com
Website: 13th Dimension From: Buffalo, NY
Comments: I'm looking for the Kautz family
who lived in Clarence, NY, throughout the '60s,
'70s, & '80s, on Bank Street. I don't know if
they're still living in Clarence today, although I
know that they sold their Bank Street home
and moved on. They had three sons, I believe,
Henry,David, & Peter. Peter, I think, is living
in Ithaca and runs a martial arts academy. The
parents, Henry & Barbara, may still be living
in Clarence, although they might have moved
south when allthe kids got married and moved
away to start families of their own.
Subject: Countz, Augusta Co., VA
http://www.gendex.com/users/mcount/count/d0027/g0000007.html#I2116
GEORGE COUNTZ BIRTH: AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2116
Family 1: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ 1.+ELIZABETH
COUNTZ ELIZABETH COUNTZ BIRTH: 1765,
AUGUSTA CO., VIRGINIA DEATH: 1786,
GILES COUNTY, VIRGINIA REFN: FTJ#2109
Father: GEORGE COUNTZ
Mother: (UNKNOWN) COUNTZ
Family 1: JACOB ALLEN ALBERT
MARRIAGE: 22 APR 1783, AUGUSTA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA JENNIE ALBERT
BIRTH: REFN: FTJ#7627 Father: JACOB
ALLEN ALBERT
Mother: ELIZABETH COUNTZ
Family 1: JOHN COOKE MARRIAGE:
5 NOV 1805, MONROE CTY., W. VIRGINIA
centaur@cct.infi.net
I'm looking for more information about Coutts history. I see our names
are very close (less the "T") Love to hear from you Kevin Coutts
From: "David Brandeberry" <31505g@bright.net>
Subject: Looking for more Couts families.
Hello, My name is Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry.
I am looking for information on my father's family.
He was Dale Couts born in Kendalville, Indiana
January 1928. His father was Ora H. Couts and his
father was Joshua Couts. I only know of three cousins
on my dad's side of the family and I would
love to find some other relatives if we have any.
My father recently passed away on February 10th of
this year. If you have any info it would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Evelyn (Couts) Brandeberry
Researching Johannes CUNTZE and wife
Catherine STOEVER. He was born 1706
in Germany and died about 1777 in Augusta County.
The family name was later spelled KUNCE when
son Nicholas resided in Frederick County,
Virginia. The family moved to Orange County, North Carolina and
eventually by the end of the 18th century to Eastern Tennessee. Does
anyone have any information about this family?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE ADRRESS YOUR REPLY TO:
brendae@comsource.net (Brenda Evans)
Subject: KAUTZ Family
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999
Hi. Noticed your query about the KAUTZ family and wonder if we might be
researching the same family? Here is a brief run-down of what I have thus far:
Descendants of: Johann "Hans" George Kautz
1 Johann "Hans" George Kautz b. 1705 Margraviate Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d.
26 Jan 1745 GER
m. 28 Nov 1730 Lichtenau, Germany Anna Barbara Wuertz b. 1706 Margraviate
Hessen, Helmlingen, GER d. 01 Sep 1785 Friesburg, Salem Co., NJ
2 Johann George (Coutch) Kautz b. 03 Mar 1735 Helmlingen, GER d. 09 Jul
1798 Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., NJ
m. Anna Marie (Barbara?) Fix? b. ca. 1738 Germany? d. 01 Sep 1785
3 Johann Adam Kautz b. 25 Mar 1763 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
3 Anna Barbara Kautz b. 10 Oct 1765 Salem Co., NJ d. 26 Jun 1852
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
m. 1785 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm
Ilgen b. 15 Oct 1759 Hechlingen, Markgrafschaft Anspach, GER d. 20 Aug 1823
Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA
4 Hannah Ilgen b. 11 Apr 1786 Cohensey, Salem Co., NJ d. 1786
Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" Ilgen b. 12 Oct 1787 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. aft. 1860 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
m. ca. 1805 Salem Luth. Church, Centre Co., PA Jacob (Bauer)
Bower b. ca. 1782 Berks Co., PA d. ca. 1843/4 Anderson Twp., Madison Co., IN
4 Elizabeth Ilgen b. 26 Apr 1790 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem Co.,
NJ d. 15 Jun 1854 Centre Co., PA
m. 04 Nov 1806 PA Philip Bastian (Moser) Musser b. 27 Aug 1785
Linn Twp., Northampton Co., PA d. 28 Nov 1829 Millheim, Centre Co., PA
4 Anna Margareta Ilgen b. 06 Apr 1793 Cohensey (Friesburg), Salem
Co., NJ d. 06 Aug 1859
m. Thomas Furst
4 Johann "John" Christoph Wilhelm Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1795 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ
4 Catharina (Catherine) Ilgen b. 07 Dec 1797 Cohensey, Salem Co.,
NJ
m. Johannes "John" Bower b. ca. 1795 Centre Co., PA
4 Daniel "George" Emanuel Ilgen b. 11 Nov 1799 Cohensey
(Friesburg), Salem Co., NJ d. 12 Jul 1864 Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL
m. Maria Eva "Polly" (Musser) Moser b. 1799 d. 1870
4 Christina (Christiana) Ilgen b. 09 Jul 1803 Aaronsburg, Centre
Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890
m. ___ (Schreurer) Shroyer/Schrimp?
4 Johannes "John" Michael William Ilgen b. 17 Jul 1806 Aaronsburg,
Centre Co., PA d. 19 Nov 1890 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
m. 03 Jan 1830 PA Elizabeth Bartges b. 04 Jan/Oct 1807 Penn
Hall, Centre Co., PA d. 09 Apr 1889 Tylersville, Clinton Co., PA
4 Lydia L. Ilgen b. 12 Jan 1810 Aaronsburg, Centre Co., PA d. 23
Oct 1862 near Salona, Clinton Co., PA
m. Samuel Philip Burrell b. 14 Jan 1808 d. 12 May 1895 near
Salona, Clinton Co., PA
3 Elisabeth Kautz
m. Adam Fix
3 Margareta Kautz
m. Adam Painter
3 Unknown child Kautz
3 Unknown child Kautz
Any "hits"? Regards, John (Jack) Stewart
E-mail: johns2rt@aol.com
Home page url: http://members.aol.com/johns2rt/
From: Larry and Nancy Kautz
Subj: Couts Geneology
Date: 99-02-28 07:43:36 EST
From: majec@wcoil.com
(martha j couts)
Hello, My name is Martha Couts.
My ex-husband was Lee Ray Couts.
His grandfather was Clarence Sr.
Van Wert County Ohio. Is there
any chance that this branch is
related to your branch? My son
has done the work for one side
of my family, but I don't think
he's had time to do too much
on the Couts side. Very interested
in what you might think of the
possibility of being related. Thanks.
Name: Arthur Couts
Referred by: Net Search
From: Washington, Pa.
Time: 1999-02-07 14:08:27
Comments: We are the only
Couts family in our town.I'd like
to know where and how our family
got here
Name: Doug White
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Camden, SC
Time: 1999-02-02 02:42:18
Comments: Looking for my
Kautz ancestors from
Brown County, Ohio
Name: Jennifer Whiteford,
jenzbooks@alltel.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rural Valley,
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-01-17 06:56:12
Comments: Great website! I am
descended from Michael Couts
who lived in Washington Co.,
Pennsylvania. He had a daughter
Lorena Bell Couts who married
Edward Stephen Byers. They
were my gr gr grandparents. I
haven't done much research on
them yet but do plan to in the future.
Will forward more info. when I get it!
Name: Thomas P. Kouts,
tomnmary@midamer.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in Evansville, In
Time: 1998-12-30 00:31:00
Comments: Didn't know you
had a web page, quess I never
looked. Great grandfather was born
in Kouts, In. Have been there
several times. Also have attended
1 Kautz, katz, Kouts reunion.
Name: Charles Stigberg,
phrolic@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Hampton, Virginia - USA
Time: 1998-12-01 21:45:41
Comments: Hi - I'm a native of
Hampton, VA - descendent of
Fred M. Kautz, my grandfather.
His brothers were Charles and
Earl. Fred M. Kautz was born
1898 died 1964 in Hampton, VA.
Buried in Parklawn Cemetery,
Hampton, VA near his brothers.
His father (my great grandfather
Kautz) is in Oakland Cemetery
in Hampton, VA. He immigrated
from Germany. It is my
understanding their name was
originally preceded by "Von" but
they dropped it to conform more
to other American names. My
mother, Margaret Kautz married
my father (a Swede) thus the
different last name.
Name: Arthur C. Kouts,
ack13@ix.netcom.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-11-21 04:05:59
Comments: Born in Arizona,
Father born in Colorado, Grandfather
born at Kouts, Indiana 1872.
Would like to hear from you if
you can give me more information
on the family.
Name: Andreas Kautz
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stolzalpe, Austria
Time: 1998-11-19 12:29:07
Comments: I'm very surprised.
There're lotsa Kautz' all 'round
the world. I always thought, that
my family is the only family with
the name "Kautz". Very funny.
Name: Caleb Couts
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oskaloosa, IA
Time: 1998-11-12 23:27:07
Name: COUTTS, jarobco@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-12 20:02:16
Comments: Hi there. My name is
Robert Andrew COUTTS. My
father was born in the Shetland
Islands and the story is that there
were three brothers who set sail
one day to do a spot of fishing
out from the coast of Norway.
They got caught in a storm and
were washed ashore on the coast
of the Shetland Isles. There
surname was spelt either KUTZ,
KHUTZ or KUTZE and over many
years changed to it's prescent
form of COUTTS. How true
this story is I don't know but if
anyone reading this have
connections with the
COUTTS FAMILIES of
Shetland please e-mail me.
You have a great page, very
interesting. Regards Robert Coutts
Name: Eli Nordstrom,
elinordstrom@hotmail.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rector, PA -- Descendent
of Virginia and Tuscarawas County
Ohio Couts and Chadwell
Families
Time: 1998-10-10 03:18:41
Comments: What a wonderful website.
The dedication to the family is quite
apparent. I am a the ggg-grandaughter
of Wm. Peter Couts, Sr.. His Son Wm.
Peter Jr. married Phoebe Chadwell,
daughter of George and Ruth R.
[Taylor] Chadwell of VA. They
migrated to Tuscarawas County,
Ohio where their son John Chadwell
Couts married Mary Emaline Little,
and to this union my grandmother,
Wilma Elizabeth Couts was born.
I am willing to share information
with anyone interested, and would
love to find "long lost" relatives!
mnbns lives here!!!
Name: Elizabeth Foshaug,
elizabethfoshuag@mailexcite.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Hudsonville, MI
Time: 1998-10-03 15:05:47
Comments: Do you know of a
nywhere I could obtain a copy
of the book: The Descendants of
John Jacob Koutz and Sarah E. Christlieb?
Name: James Russell Koutz,
wildchild_koutz@yahoo.com
Referred by: Net Search
From: Alma, Michigan
Time: 1998-09-19 02:49:35
Comments: Well someone in
our family told us about this.
we were excited to find out things
and would be really interested to
hear more about what goes on.
Alicia Walker has attended our
Koutz family reunion in Michigan.
My grandfather was Edmun Koutz,
and his wife was Sara (Steele) Koutz
from Elwell, Michigan. If possible
please e-mail us some information about
anything that is going to be going on
in the near future. It would be greatly
appreciated. Sincerly,
James Russell Koutz and family
Name: David J. Kautz, dkautz@pce.net
Website: Dragon's Home
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Buffalo, NY
Time: 1998-09-16 19:15:58
Comments: Originally from
Youngstown, OH GGGrandfather -
August Kautz, Union Army,
Battle of the Crater, Petersburg,
VA (they still remember the
name down there after 120yrs!!!)
GGrandfather - Adolf Alexander
Grandfather - Daniel Donald
Father - Henry George Repeating
family names - George, Daniel,
Henry August Kautz had a brother
that went west to Oregon after
Civil war, most family history lost
when Grandfather was orphand
at 8 yrs old.
Name: ERNEST R. KAUTZ,
ERNIEL38K@aol.com
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ST. LOUIS MO. 63138
Time: 1998-09-15 04:05:09
Comments: IS IT POSABEL TO
GET COPY OF FAIMLY TREE
INFORMATION PLEASE
FATHER TRYING TO DO HIS
NAME ERNEST L. KAUTZ
Name: Robert Leo Cannon (Kautz),
kautz@swbell.net
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Independence, Missouri
Time: 1998-07-31 01:55:00
Comments: I am working on my
family tree and looking for relatives.
My dad was Francis Leo Kautz,
born in Stillwater Okla., His dad
was John Jacob Kautz, born in
Oklahoma in 1891 His
dad was John George Kautz,
born in Strausberg Germany
in 1850, I believe, but I will
have to verify this at a later date.
Subject: Couts
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 01:16:57 EDT
Dear Barbara,
I wrote you a little earlier about the
Couts Family Association and my son-in-
law's grandmother. Millie (Moore)
Bishop told me that her mother was Jesse
Forest/Forrest Couts, b. December
1885, Newcomerstown, Ohio,
d. Sep. 9, 1970,
Redlands, San Bernardino Co.,
Calif. Jesse's husband was
Newton Miller Moore,
Sr. b. Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown,
Ohio, d. October 1968, Riverside,
Riverside Co., Calif. Both Jesse and
Newton are buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Redlands, San
Bernardino Co., Ca.
Millie further stated that Jesse
Forest/Forrest (Couts) Moore had two
brothers: Smith Couts and Charles
Couts. Unfortunately, she was
unable totell me whether they
were younger or older than Jesse.
Does this help a little more
with identifying from which
Couts family Jesse came? Any
help you can extend would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Connie Sloan Ruffley
Subj: John Couts and Rebecca Little
Date: 99-02-23 01:38:51 EST
From: ruffley@earthlink.net (robert ruffley)
Hi, I wrote you several months ago re:
Jessie Forest Couts (b. 1 Dec. 1885,
Newcomerstown, OH, d. 29 Sep.
1968, Riverside, CA) and her husband
Newton Miller Moore, Sr. (b. 25
Feb. 1883, Newcomerstown, OH,
d. 7 Oct. 1968, Riverside, CA).
Just the other day, I received Jessie's
death certificate which said
that her father was John Couts and
mother was Rebecca Little, both born
Ohio. This John Couts was probably
born between 1845-1860, depending on
how large his family was and
where Jessie was in birth-order.
I'm sorry that I don't have any
more info. on John Couts and
Rebecca Little. If you know
of anyone who is researching
this family, please let me know.
Thank you. Connie Ruffley
sarawick@juno.com
From: jilliancapri@webtv.net
(marilyn Couts)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998
Subject: history of Couts Family
I am the wife of Arthur R.
Couts, Jr. age 48 and I have
a son Arthur R. Couts 111
age 26 and he has a
daughter named Jillian
Capri Couts age 3.
Their are generations I can
go back to but at this time I
will wait for you to respond
if you feel it may be necessary.
The only Couts family
we ever knew of is our immediate
family all from little Washington, Pa.
This is very interesting to me
and looking forward in hearing
from you. Marilyn A. Couts
Weigant & Associates
Peter Weigant General Agent
c/o Marilyn Couts Offce Manager
From: "Douglas R White"
From: Gidggette@aol.com
Subject: Sought the couts family
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:56:52 EDT
I am a part of the couts family
am grandmother is betty couts
wolff.her father was Charles
Couts and we are located
in uniontown Ohio.
We have been doing
work on the family tree for a
long time. we have found out
that there are many ways of
saying the name and many
ways to spell the name
and we are all related
to one another now matter
the spelling. I am sure that
my grand mother would
love to get some info form
you or to share the info we
have gathered I found a relative
by the name of Michael Coats
he works for n.a.s.a as the commander
of the shuttle. please contact
me or any of the following address
bettywolff (this is my grandmother
Betty Wolff)dwolff5153
(my mother Darlene Wolff, Betty's Daughter)
gidggette (Gidget Wolff, that's me)
I hope to hear from you soon. GIDGET
Subj: Jacob Kuntz (Counts) descendants
Date: 98-12-03 11:19:17 EST
From: dlytton@primenet.com (WDC GenWeb)
To: wdc-genweb@rootsweb.com
Some descendants of Jacob Kuntz (Counts):
http://www.primenet.com/~dlytton/wdc/z0000357.html
We don't have any dates for Jacob,
born in Germany, the main focus of
this chart is his grandson John Counts
Jr born about 1765 and died Oct 1 1843
in Russell Co VA. Surnames found in
this chart are:
Amburgey, Banner, Colley, Counts,
Haynes, Jessee, Kelly, Kiser, Kuntz,
Long, Magdeline, Mattox, Rasnake,
Reynolds, Smith and Willard.
From: "Ron and Jennifer Bailey"
1 Isaac CONDIT b: 05 Jun 1796 d: 18 Feb 1840 . +Catherine COOPER b: 17 Jun 1798 m: 07 Oct 1817 d: 12 Feb 1876 Father: Ephriam Cooper Mother: Margaret Van Voorhees .... 2 David CONDIT b: 08 Jul 1818 .... 2 Caroline CONDIT b: 05 Feb 1821 .... 2 Rebecca CONDIT b: 12 Jul 1823 .... 2 Ephraim CONDIT b: 29 Jul 1826 .... 2 Eunice CONDIT b: 09 Nov 1830 d: 06 Oct 1873 ........ +John MCCREARY b: 14 Jun 1832 m: 10 Apr 1851 d: 28 Oct 1906 Father: Thomas McCreary Mother: Mary Henry .......... 3 Pulaski Fulton MCCREARY b: 01 Apr 1852 in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio d: Oct 1918 .............. +Olive May BRAUNELLAR b: 22 Feb 1862 in Findlay, Ohio m: 01 Dec 1881 d: 23 Jun 1952 in Blough Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Indiana Father: Augustus Braunellar Mother: Louisa J. ................ 4 Zenith Demott MCCREARY b: 05 Jan 1883 in Miami County, Indiana d: 21 Apr 1962 .................... +Bertha WHITE b: 23 Jul 1886 in Starke County, Indiana m: 28 Jan 1905 d: 30 Nov 1975 in Peru, Indiana Father: Jesse Perry White Mother: Esther Jane Downing ...................... 5 Ralph Leon MCCREARY b: 05 Nov 1906 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 31 Oct 1967 in Peru, Indiana .......................... +Ruth SHERRY b: 01 Jun 1909 in Lafayette, Indiana m: 21 Apr 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana d: Apr 1978 in Peru, Indiana ...................... 5 Wilma May MCCREARY .......................... +Kenneth L. KINNEY b: 11 Dec 1904 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana d: 17 Mar 1984 ...................... 5 [2] Zenith LaVerne MCCREARY b: 04 Sep 1910 in Marshall County, Indiana d: 29 Jul 1965 in Plymouth, Indiana .......................... +Marie SPAULDING ...................... *2nd Wife of [2] Zenith LaVerne McCreary: .......................... +Bernice COLVILLE ...................... 5 Gerald Verdene MCCREARY b: 25 Jan 1913 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana d: 10 Dec 1975 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana .......................... +Phyllis HINES ...................... 5 [3] Clara Esther MCCREARY .......................... +Roy WALLICK ...................... *2nd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary: .......................... +Oscar William MANNIES Father: Mother: ...................... *3rd Husband of [3] Clara Esther McCreary: .......................... +William H. OSBORN Father: Mother: ...................... 5 Paul MCCREARY b: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana d: 20 Mar 1920 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana ................ 4 Iva Frances MCCREARY b: 09 Dec 1884 in Gilead, Indiana d: 05 Jun 1978 in Countryside Place, Knox County, Indiana .................... +William Samuel HARTMAN b: 23 Aug 1884 in Burr Oak, Indiana m: 28 Mar 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 26 Apr 1937 in Holland, Michigan Father: Mother: ...................... 5 Sylvia Belle HARTMAN .......................... +Arthur E. HAMMAN d: 21 Feb 1961 in Galesburg Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois ...................... 5 Esther Lorine HARTMAN .......................... +Louis Mental DAVIS b: 31 Oct 1902 in English Lake, Indiana d: 03 Jun 1982 in Countryside Place Nursing Home, Knox, Indiana Father: Mother: ...................... 5 Donald Levi HARTMAN b: 25 Mar 1913 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 01 Jun 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan ...................... 5 May Elizabeth HARTMAN b: 24 May 1915 in Plymouth, Indiana d: Aug 1992 in Knox, Indiana .......................... +Everett KEISER b: 28 Feb 1913 in Knox, Indiana m: 22 Sep 1935 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 09 Apr 1994 in Knox, Indiana ............................. 6 [7] Adeline Joyce KEISER ................................ +Robert COUTS ................................... 7 [6] Mark COUTS ....................................... +Rebecca Lou KETCHAM ................................... *2nd Wife of [6] Mark Couts: ....................................... +Linda GRIFFO ......................................... 8 Rachel Amanda COUTS ......................................... 8 Allison Renee COUTS ................................... 7 Cindy COUTS ................................... 7 Sherri COUTS ................................... 7 Kristy COUTS ................................... 7 Mary Carol COUTS ............................. *2nd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser: ................................ +Fred CLEVELAND ............................. *3rd Husband of [7] Adeline Joyce Keiser: ................................ +Edgar TONGES ................ 4 John Carl MCCREARY b: 23 Jun 1887 in Miami County, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1977 in Plymouth, Indiana .................... +Verne O'BREWER b: 19 Jan 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana m: 15 Apr 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 20 Jun 1980 in South Bend, Indiana Father: Mother: ................ 4 Zella Glenna MCCREARY b: 10 Jan 1889 d: 31 Oct 1968 .................... +Oscar RIMER b: 05 May 1890 m: 27 May 1911 in Cluver, Indiana d: 19 Jun 1975 ................ 4 Cleo Myrtle MCCREARY b: 23 Nov 1890 in Burr Oak, Indiana d: 23 Jul 1982 in Longmont, Colorado .................... +Orpha R. SMITH b: 09 Apr 1898 m: 23 Mar 1918 ................ 4 Charles Augustus MCCREARY b: 20 Aug 1894 in Gilead, Indiana d: 29 Nov 1982 in Coldwater, Michigan .................... +Lucretia Davis PRYSE b: 20 Aug 1895 in Beattyville, Kentucky m: 20 Aug 1916 in Plymouth, Indiana d: 22 Jan 1950 in South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana ................ 4 Robert Grant MCCREARY b: 04 Mar 1898 d: 28 Apr 1972 in Riverside Hospital, Riverside, California .................... +Sarah Mabelle PIPPENGER b: 31 Jul 1895 m: 30 Sep 1932 ................ 4 Golda MCCREARY b: 27 Jan 1901 d: Abt. 1931 .................... +Hally HOLDERREAD b: Abt. 1898 .......... 3 Julia Mary Cathrine MCCREARY b: 19 Jul 1853 d: Abt. 1931 .............. +Homer CARPENTER b: Abt. 1851 m: 17 Jul 1883 d: Abt. 1915 ................ 4 Irene CARPENTER ................ 4 Mary Katherine CARPENTER ................ 4 Minnie Delle CARPENTER b: 04 Nov 1884 in Miami County, Indiana d: 15 Sep 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana .................... +John Edward ACKENHUSEN b: 30 Sep 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois m: 07 Jun 1911 in Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Indiana d: 25 Nov 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana ................ 4 Lida Eunice CARPENTER b: 24 Aug 1888 .................... +Jack TRUAX .......... 3 Emma Reilla MCCREARY b: 20 Dec 1856 .............. +William SHEARER m: 07 Aug 1879 ................ 4 Nina SHEARER .................... +James HOLDERMAN .......... 3 Minerva Ruth MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1861 .............. +Cyrus H. FREEMAN m: 25 Jun 1882 ................ 4 Howard FREEMAN .................... +IVY ................ 4 Eunice FREEMAN .................... +John STUTZMAN ................ 4 Dale FREEMAN .......... 3 Henry Christian MCCREARY b: 13 Sep 1862 ................ 4 Herman MCCREARY .................... +MATTIE ................ 4 Hazel MCCREARY .................... +Lloyd EGER ................ 4 Hiram MCCREARY .................... +CARRIE ................ 4 John MCCREARY .................... +BELLE .......... 3 Frederic George MCCREARY b: 16 Jan 1865 .............. +LILLIAN m: in Elkhart, Indiana .......... 3 Hettie Ann MCCREARY b: 03 Mar 1867 .............. +ARMSTRONG ................ 4 Bessie ARMSTRONG .................... +FISH ................ 4 Ethel ARMSTRONG .................... +HALL ................ 4 Russel ARMSTRONG .......... 3 [19] Minnie Elma MCCREARY b: 14 May 1869 .............. +CRANE ................ 4 Eunice CRANE .................... +Jack CRUM ................ 4 Alma CRANE .......... *2nd Husband of [19] Minnie Elma McCreary: .............. +RIVES .......... 3 Walter Franklin MCCREARY b: 31 Aug 1871 .......... 3 Eunice Lai MCCREARY b: 30 Jun 1873 d: 13 Aug 1873 Jen Bailey bailey@initco.net
Subject: John Couts
Barb, I just accessed http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/choosea.asp
for Land Patent Search in Ohio
for Couts. I found a John Couts,
but don't have Java enabled on
my computer so can't access the file when it says
ORDER. Have you looked at
the Land and Patents for Couts?
favor and tune into
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/response.asp
see what it says about where John's
land was in Sept. 1844. You may have
to use the first address and go
through the who process. LAUNA
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:03:45 EDT
Subject: Couts Family
I'm not from California but my
name is Arthur Wayne Couts and
my family supposedly descends from
Germany. I was reading your
web page and noticed a lot of
similarities in names in my
family like John and Joseph.
Also my last name is pronounced
the same way,not coots. If you
think there is any connection in
families I would be interested in
finding out. thank you