Descendants of John Kratz Generation No. 1 1. John1 Kratz was born Abt. 1831 in Wurttemberg, Germany. He married Caroline ? in Germany. She was born Abt. 1831 in Wurttemberg, Germany. More About John Kratz and Caroline ?: Marriage: Germany Children of John Kratz and Caroline ? are: + 2 i. Robert Monroe2 Kratz, born 10 Oct 1858 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio; died 25 Oct 1920 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. + 3 ii. John Kratz, born Apr 1861 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. + 4 iii. Jacob J Kratz, born Oct 1863 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. 5 iv. Kate Kratz, born Abt. 1857 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. Generation No. 2 2. Robert Monroe2 Kratz (John1) was born 10 Oct 1858 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio, and died 25 Oct 1920 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. He married Nancy Alice Weaver 1882 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio. She was born 20 Sep 1864 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, and died 1936 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. More About Robert Kratz and Nancy Weaver: Marriage: 1882, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio Children of Robert Kratz and Nancy Weaver are: 6 i. Edwin3 Kratz. More About Edwin Kratz: Medical Information: died in infancy + 7 ii. Ada Kratz. 8 iii. Harry Kratz. More About Harry Kratz: Medical Information: died in infancy + 9 iv. Madge H Kratz, born Abt. 1905. + 10 v. Maud M Kratz, born Abt. 1889. + 11 vi. Everett William Kratz, born 14 Mar 1893 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; died 17 Sep 1934 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. 3. John2 Kratz (John1) was born Apr 1861 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. He married Vinta C in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. She was born May 1862. More About John Kratz: Occupation: Abt. 1900, Brick Mason/Layer More About John Kratz and Vinta C: Marriage: Brown, Carroll County, Ohio Child of John Kratz and Vinta C is: 12 i. Minnie M3 Kratz, born Jun 1886 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. 4. Jacob J2 Kratz (John1) was born Oct 1863 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. He married Hannah F. She was born Nov 1867. More About Jacob J Kratz: Occupation: Farmer Children of Jacob Kratz and Hannah F are: 13 i. Charles M3 Kratz, born Aug 1887 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. More About Charles M Kratz: Occupation: 1910, Telegraph Operator for Railroad 14 ii. Harvey H Kratz, born Sep 1889 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. More About Harvey H Kratz: Occupation: 1910, Telegraph Operator for Railroad 15 iii. Marvel C Kratz, born Sep 1895 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. 16 iv. Hellen E Kratz, born Mar 1899 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. 17 v. Evelyn L Kratz, born Abt. 1907 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. 18 vi. Robert J Kratz, born Abt. 1912 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. 19 vii. Charles J Kratz, born Abt. 1919 in Brown, Carroll County, Ohio. Notes for Charles J Kratz: Grandson to Jacob J and Hannah Kratz. Generation No. 3 7. Ada3 Kratz (Robert Monroe2, John1) She married Simon Hummon. Children of Ada Kratz and Simon Hummon are: 20 i. Everett4 Hummon. 21 ii. Maxine Hummon. 9. Madge H3 Kratz (Robert Monroe2, John1) was born Abt. 19051. She married Lawrence F Spitzer. He was born Abt. 19051. More About Madge H Kratz: Occupation: Proof Reader1 More About Lawrence F Spitzer: Occupation: Linotype Operator1 Child of Madge Kratz and Lawrence Spitzer is: 22 i. William H4 Spitzer. 10. Maud M3 Kratz (Robert Monroe2, John1) was born Abt. 18892. She married Willaim C Davenport. He was born Abt. 18832. More About Willaim C Davenport: Occupation: Farmer, General Farm2 Children of Maud Kratz and Willaim Davenport are: 23 i. James4 Davenport. 24 ii. Edward Davenport. 25 iii. Herbert Davenport. 26 iv. Virginia Davenport. 27 v. Mildred I Davenport, born Abt. 1909. 11. Everett William3 Kratz (Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 14 Mar 1893 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio, and died 17 Sep 1934 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He married Phyllis Elvira Atkinson 1920 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, daughter of Stephen Atkinson and Evelyn McIntyre. She was born 06 Jun 1899 in Mayville, Lapeer County, Michigan, and died 29 Mar 1966 in Millington, Tuscola County, Michigan. More About Everett William Kratz: Occupation: Bet. 1921 - 1934, Cass Technical High School, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan3 More About Everett Kratz and Phyllis Atkinson: Marriage: 1920, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan Children of Everett Kratz and Phyllis Atkinson are: + 28 i. Helen Ruth4 Kratz, born 29 Mar 1921 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan; died 20 May 1991 in Collinsville, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. + 29 ii. Francis Jane Kratz, born 04 Apr 1922 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died 05 Jul 1991 in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida. + 30 iii. Barbara Anne Kratz, born 04 Feb 1924 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died 02 May 1993 in Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. + 31 iv. Robert Atkinson Kratz, born 24 Dec 1925 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. + 32 v. Judith Atkinson Kratz, born 16 Jan 1934 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. Generation No. 4 28. Helen Ruth4 Kratz (Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 29 Mar 1921 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, and died 20 May 1991 in Collinsville, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. She married (1) Clayton Weeks 1937 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He died 1944 in France WW2. She married (2) Edwin Von Doloski 1941. She married (3) Harold Reed Feb 1948. She married (4) Joe Cockrum Aug 1954. More About Clayton Weeks and Helen Kratz: Death of one spouse: 1944, France WW2 Marriage: 1937, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan More About Edwin Von Doloski and Helen Kratz: Divorce: 1947 Marriage: 1941 More About Harold Reed and Helen Kratz: Divorce: 1952 Marriage: Feb 1948 More About Joe Cockrum and Helen Kratz: Divorce: 1974 Marriage: Aug 1954 Child of Helen Kratz and Clayton Weeks is: 33 i. Betty Ann5 Weeks, born 11 Nov 1937. Children of Helen Kratz and Joe Cockrum are: 34 i. Jeff5 Cockrum, born 22 Jul 1962; Adopted child. 35 ii. Paula Cockrum, born Oct 1965; Adopted child. 29. Francis Jane4 Kratz (Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 04 Apr 1922 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, and died 05 Jul 1991 in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida. She married Charles Hodan 1940. More About Charles Hodan and Francis Kratz: Death of one spouse: 05 Jul 1991, Palm Harbor, Florida Marriage: 1940 Children of Francis Kratz and Charles Hodan are: 36 i. Mark5 Hodan. 37 ii. Karen Hodan. 38 iii. Allen Hodan. 30. Barbara Anne4 Kratz (Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 04 Feb 1924 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, and died 02 May 1993 in Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. She married (1) Donald Harris. He was born 19 Nov 1915, and died 05 Feb 1993. She married (2) Samuel Chaffee 1944. She married (3) Charles Robert Langlois 1948 in Michigan, son of Frank Langlois and Roselia McGinty. He was born 30 Dec 1920 in Rogers City, Presque Isle County, Michigan, and died 23 Dec 1972 in Saint, Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. More About Barbara Anne Kratz: Burial: May 1993, Mount Rest Cemetery, Saint John's, Clinton County, Michigan More About Donald Harris: Burial: Mount Rest Cemetery, Saint John's, Clinton County, Michigan More About Samuel Chaffee and Barbara Kratz: Divorce: 1946 Marriage: 1944 Notes for Charles Robert Langlois: Served as Boy Scout Master More About Charles Robert Langlois: Burial: Dec 1972, Mount Rest Cemetery, Saint John's, Clinton County, Michigan Military service: Served in Army Air Corps during WWII More About Charles Langlois and Barbara Kratz: Marriage: 1948, Michigan Child of Barbara Kratz and Samuel Chaffee is: + 39 i. Leland Newton Chaffee5 Langlois, born 28 Apr 1943. Children of Barbara Kratz and Charles Langlois are: + 40 i. Judith Ann5 Langlois, born 28 Jul 1947 in Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan. + 41 ii. Barbara Ann Langlois, born 23 Sep 1951 in Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan. 31. Robert Atkinson4 Kratz (Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 24 Dec 1925 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He married Evelyn Ruth Taylor 07 Feb 1948 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. She was born 27 Nov 1926 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. More About Robert Kratz and Evelyn Taylor: Marriage: 07 Feb 1948, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan Children of Robert Kratz and Evelyn Taylor are: + 42 i. Linda Jean5 Kratz, born 06 Jan 1949 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. + 43 ii. Nancy Ellen Kratz, born 17 Nov 1952 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. + 44 iii. Karen Ann Kratz, born 22 Sep 1954 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. 32. Judith Atkinson4 Kratz (Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 16 Jan 1934 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. She married Richard Charles Piesik 27 Feb 1954 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He was born 14 May 1931 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. More About Richard Piesik and Judith Kratz: Marriage: 27 Feb 1954, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan Children of Judith Kratz and Richard Piesik are: + 45 i. Anne Marie5 Piesik, born 08 May 1955 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. 46 ii. Michael Richard Piesik, born 24 Jul 1957. 47 iii. Edward Stephen Piesik, born 30 Mar 1959. 48 iv. James Anthony Piesik, born 02 Aug 1962 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan. He married Julie Ann Pesta 21 Sep 1991 in Taylor, Wayne County, Michigan; born 09 Jun 1957 in Wyandotte, Wayne County, Michigan. More About James Piesik and Julie Pesta: Marriage: 21 Sep 1991, Taylor, Wayne County, Michigan Generation No. 5 39. Leland Newton Chaffee5 Langlois (Barbara Anne4 Kratz, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 28 Apr 1943. He married Linda Kay Vandenboss 13 Jun 1964. She was born 11 Mar 1945. More About Leland Langlois and Linda Vandenboss: Marriage: 13 Jun 1964 Children of Leland Langlois and Linda Vandenboss are: 49 i. Timothy6 Langlois, born 1965; died 1965. More About Timothy Langlois: Burial: 1965, Mount Rest Cemetery, Saint John's, Michigan 50 ii. Catherine Ann Langlois, born 03 Nov 1966. She married Derek Wayne McKenzie 10 Aug 1996; born 18 Mar 1963. More About Derek McKenzie and Catherine Langlois: Marriage: 10 Aug 1996 + 51 iii. Michelle Lee Langlois, born 08 Mar 1969. + 52 iv. Charles Russell Langlois, born 14 Apr 1971. 40. Judith Ann5 Langlois (Barbara Anne4 Kratz, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 28 Jul 1947 in Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan. She married George Lawrence Hoeve 16 Nov 1970 in Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan. He was born 26 Dec 1943 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, and died 12 Mar 2003 in Saint Johns, Greenbush Township, Clinton County, Michigan. More About George Lawrence Hoeve: Burial: 17 Mar 2003, Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan Cause of Death: Consumption More About George Hoeve and Judith Langlois: Death of one spouse: 12 Mar 2003, Saint Johns, Greenbush Township, Clinton County, Michigan Marriage: 16 Nov 1970, Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan Children of Judith Langlois and George Hoeve are: + 53 i. Lawrence Wayne6 Hoeve, born 30 Oct 1965; Stepchild. + 54 ii. Jamey Lynn Hoeve, born 02 Dec 1967. 41. Barbara Ann5 Langlois (Barbara Anne4 Kratz, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 23 Sep 1951 in Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan. She married Michael Shawn Hayes 20 Nov 1971 in Maple Rapids, Clinton County, Michigan, son of George Hayes and Fannie Cox. He was born 08 Mar 1949 in Dade City, Pasco County, Florida. More About Michael Hayes and Barbara Langlois: Divorce: 01 Nov 1982, Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan Marriage: 20 Nov 1971, Maple Rapids, Clinton County, Michigan Children of Barbara Langlois and Michael Hayes are: + 55 i. EN3 Julie Ann6 Hayes, born 21 May 1972 in Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. + 56 ii. Michael Shawn Hayes, Jr., born 07 Mar 1975 in Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. 42. Linda Jean5 Kratz (Robert Atkinson4, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 06 Jan 1949 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. She married Dale Maack 24 Jan 1987 in Anaheim, Orange County, California. He was born 14 Apr 1946 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. More About Dale Maack and Linda Kratz: Marriage: 24 Jan 1987, Anaheim, Orange County, California Child of Linda Kratz and Dale Maack is: 57 i. Tyler Robert6 Maack, born 03 Oct 1986. 43. Nancy Ellen5 Kratz (Robert Atkinson4, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 17 Nov 1952 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. She married Jeff Newton 15 Aug 1988 in Murphysboro, Jackson County, Il. He was born 14 Dec 1958 in Milwauee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. More About Jeff Newton and Nancy Kratz: Marriage: 15 Aug 1988, Murphysboro, Jackson County, Il Children of Nancy Kratz and Jeff Newton are: 58 i. Shauna Lynn6 Newton, born 06 Dec 1989. 59 ii. Cayla Michelle Newton, born 04 May 1992. 44. Karen Ann5 Kratz (Robert Atkinson4, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 22 Sep 1954 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. She married (1) Keith Kiehnau May 1985 in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. She married (2) Willaim Kagel Jun 1995 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada. He was born 19 Mar 1937 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. More About Keith Kiehnau and Karen Kratz: Divorce: 1990 Marriage: May 1985, Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin More About Willaim Kagel and Karen Kratz: Marriage: Jun 1995, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada Child of Karen Kratz and Keith Kiehnau is: 60 i. Kelly Jean6 Kiehnau, born 30 Aug 1985. 45. Anne Marie5 Piesik (Judith Atkinson4 Kratz, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 08 May 1955 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. She married Ken Olaf Medell 27 Jul 1981 in Walled Lake, Oakland County, Michigan. He was born 04 Mar 1954 in W. Berlin, FRG (W. Germany). More About Ken Medell and Anne Piesik: Marriage: 27 Jul 1981, Walled Lake, Oakland County, Michigan Children of Anne Piesik and Ken Medell are: 61 i. Erin Nicole6 Medell, born 26 Jun 1983. 62 ii. Jessica Alyse Medell, born 12 Sep 1986. Generation No. 6 51. Michelle Lee6 Langlois (Leland Newton Chaffee5, Barbara Anne4 Kratz, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 08 Mar 1969. She married Bruce Alan Head, Jr. 24 Apr 1993. More About Bruce Head and Michelle Langlois: Marriage: 24 Apr 1993 Children of Michelle Langlois and Bruce Head are: 63 i. Shayn Alan7 Head, born 03 Aug 1992. 64 ii. Shaun Head, born 06 Oct 1994. 65 iii. Sara Head, born 12 May 1996. 66 iv. Samantha Head, born 07 Aug 1997. 52. Charles Russell6 Langlois (Leland Newton Chaffee5, Barbara Anne4 Kratz, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 14 Apr 1971. He married (1) Jennifer Bowers 14 Aug 1992 in DeWitt, Clinton County, Michigan. He married (2) Kelli Ann Dixon 14 May 2004 in Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. More About Charles Russell Langlois: Military service: Bet. Oct - Dec 2004, New Jersey - Pre Deployment Training Exercise More About Charles Langlois and Jennifer Bowers: Marriage: 14 Aug 1992, DeWitt, Clinton County, Michigan More About Charles Langlois and Kelli Dixon: Marriage: 14 May 2004, Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan Children of Charles Langlois and Jennifer Bowers are: 67 i. Charli Alexandra7 Langlois, born 06 Jul 1991. 68 ii. Benjamin Langlois, born 17 Dec 1994. 53. Lawrence Wayne6 Hoeve (Judith Ann5 Langlois, Barbara Anne4 Kratz, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 30 Oct 1965. He married Diane Lynn Kosloski 01 Jun 1991. She was born 04 May 1964. More About Lawrence Hoeve and Diane Kosloski: Marriage: 01 Jun 1991 Children of Lawrence Hoeve and Diane Kosloski are: 69 i. Kyle Wayne7 Hoeve, born 25 Jan 1993. 70 ii. Kaleb Rhett Hoeve, born 20 Oct 1996. 54. Jamey Lynn6 Hoeve (Judith Ann5 Langlois, Barbara Anne4 Kratz, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 02 Dec 1967. He married Dianna Lynne Kirby 24 Jun 1989 in Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. She was born 13 Feb 1969. More About Jamey Hoeve and Dianna Kirby: Divorce: 18 Jun 2001 Marriage: 24 Jun 1989, Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan Children of Jamey Hoeve and Dianna Kirby are: 71 i. Jamison John7 Hoeve, born 15 Mar 1994. 72 ii. Alexis Renae Hoeve, born 02 Jan 2000. 55. EN3 Julie Ann6 Hayes (Barbara Ann5 Langlois, Barbara Anne4 Kratz, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 21 May 1972 in Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. She married (1) EN1 Frederick Peter Britton 26 May 1991 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. He was born 26 Oct 1963 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. She married (2) John Bevis Norbert 13 Jun 1997 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. He was born 07 Nov 1968 in Birmingham, Van Buren County, Iowa. Notes for EN3 Julie Ann Hayes: April 2002--Published for the 1st time by International Library of Poetry--"Daybreak"--Clouds Across the Stars More About EN3 Julie Ann Hayes: Fact 2: 12 Aug 1996, Honorable Discharge from USN Fact 3: 12 Feb 2000, Honorable Discharge from USN Inactive Reserves More About Frederick Britton and Julie Hayes: Divorce: Sep 1995, San Diego, California Marriage: 26 May 1991, San Diego, San Diego County, California More About John Norbert and Julie Hayes: Divorce: 17 Nov 1998, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada Marriage: 13 Jun 1997, San Diego, San Diego County, California Child of Julie Hayes and Frederick Britton is: 73 i. Brinea7 Britton, born Jun 1995 in San Diego, San Diego County, California; died Jun 1995 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. More About Brinea Britton: Cause of Death: Miscarriage 56. Michael Shawn6 Hayes, Jr. (Barbara Ann5 Langlois, Barbara Anne4 Kratz, Everett William3, Robert Monroe2, John1) was born 07 Mar 1975 in Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. Child of Michael Shawn Hayes, Jr. is: 74 i. Ariel7 Hayes, born 07 Feb 1998 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.. Endnotes 1. 1930 Census. 2. 1920 Census. 3. Cass Technical High School Yearbook, The Triangle - May 1935, KRATZ, Everett W. – died September 17, 1934. He had been a member of the Science Department since 1921, coming in at that time to teach Pharmacy. Later he taught Chemistry to the high school students and Materia Medica to the nurses. Mr. KRATZ was one of our most skilled teachers; he had a delightful sense of humor, was very cheerful, and a willing worker. His many fine qualities made him loved by his colleagues and students. His death was a distinct shock to all and his loss is keenly felt. – By Raymond R. JARED.