Re: Goerne from Genthin
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Re: Goerne from Genthin
Marjorie Dellwo 10/29/05
I do not have the original sources that my sister has.All that I can say for sure comes from the Lasalle County records that I have already posted here.
What we believe is true, based on conversations with the Streator , Il. Goerne's is:
Frederick Goerne came to Streator from Genthin.Either at that time, or later, his (twin?) brother August came to Streator.Our ancestor, Frederick, started his blacksmith, carriage making business, Fred Goerne & Sons, in Streator later relocating to South Omaha, Neb.All of the Goerne's in Streator are the August Goerne branch.
The only direct descendents of the Frederick Goerne branch are my sister, Gail Ruth Goerne Paus , her four children and seven grandchildren, and Carol Bock Wick of New Britain, Pa., her daughter and grandchildren.
Contact the Streator branch of the family for more information.