According to the 1920 U.S Census,
Wilhelmina Ottilie Heinz (Hinz?)
immigrated to the United States
around 1882. She was also known
as "Minnie or Mina" It's believed
that Ferdinand Julius Zeckzer
arrived in the U.S. just a couple of
years earlier. They Married in
Muskegon, Michigan on May 18,
1884. Ferdinand became a
Naturalized Citizen on October 6,
1896.
They Married in Muskegon,
Michigan on May 18, 1884.
Wilhelmina Ottilie Heinz (Hinz?)
immigrated to the United States
around 1882. She was also known
as "Minnie or Mina" It's believed
that Ferdinand Julius Zeckzer
arrived in the U.S. just a couple of
years earlier. They Married in
Muskegon, Michigan on May 18,
1884. Ferdinand became a
Naturalized Citizen on October 6,
1896.
They Married in Muskegon,
Michigan on May 18, 1884.
Interestingly enough, their Marriage Certificate reads, "Joined in Marriage
Fred Sechsr of Laketon, age 28, born in Germany, by occupation a laborer,
and Minna Heinz, of Laketon, age 23, born in Germany, whose maiden name
was Minna Heinz."
Ferdinand Julius Zeckzer: Born Aug 21, 1855, Brandenburg, Germany.
Ferdinand became a Naturalized Citizen of the U.S. on October 6, 1896. The
Certificate of Naturalization lists his name as Fred Zeckzer. Prior to his
passsing, he was a day watchman for Lyons Machine Co. Ferdinand passed
away on Feb 5, 1929 at 11:30 am in Muskegon, Michigan and buried on Feb
7, 1929 in Oakwood Cemetery (This is one of two burial locations for most
of the family). His cause of death is listed as: Myocarditis (The middle layer
of heart muscle becomes inflamed and irritated, causing symptoms similar to
a heart attack or even heart failure. It is a fairly uncommon disorder). Age at
death: 73 years, 5 months, 16 days. The Death Certificate lists his Mother
and Father's birth place as "Germany". His mother's maiden names is listed as
"unknown".
Wilhelmina Ottilie Hinz was born on Dec 2, 1859, Dragoslaw, Germany. She
passed away on June 20, 1939 at 11:55 pm. In Muskegon, Michigan and
buried on June 24, 1939 in Oakwood Cemetery. The cause of her death is
listed as: Arterio Sclerosis (hardening of the arteries), Chronic Myocarditis,
Chronic Nephritis (inflammation of the tissues of the kidney), 7 years;
suffered from Varicose Veins for 20 years. Age at death: 79 years, 6 months,
18 days. Died at 202 Catherine Ave (Mae’s house?). The death certificate
lists her father as Wm. Hinz and the maiden name of her mother is
"unknown".
One family member that my Grandfather mentioned was "Germany Bill".
From what I could gather, he was the only cousin from Germany to come to
the U.S in 1928. , also referred to by some as "Willie", or Bill Zeckzer (1906 -
1953). I believe his actual name is William. From what I can speculate, he
was a talented radio man. I was lucky enough to reach Gerd Zeckzer in
Germany who was familiar with "Willie" as he referred to him as well. Gerd
has two children in Germany, Ulli and Karin. So, as far as I can tell, the
Zeckzer's in the U.S. are related to Gerd, Ulli and Karin in Germany. A special
thanks to Gerd and Ulli for the time they spent communicating with me and
giving me valuable information on the Zeckzer's.
Ulli's site can be accessed here: Ulli's Unterrichtsstudio
Fred Sechsr of Laketon, age 28, born in Germany, by occupation a laborer,
and Minna Heinz, of Laketon, age 23, born in Germany, whose maiden name
was Minna Heinz."
Ferdinand Julius Zeckzer: Born Aug 21, 1855, Brandenburg, Germany.
Ferdinand became a Naturalized Citizen of the U.S. on October 6, 1896. The
Certificate of Naturalization lists his name as Fred Zeckzer. Prior to his
passsing, he was a day watchman for Lyons Machine Co. Ferdinand passed
away on Feb 5, 1929 at 11:30 am in Muskegon, Michigan and buried on Feb
7, 1929 in Oakwood Cemetery (This is one of two burial locations for most
of the family). His cause of death is listed as: Myocarditis (The middle layer
of heart muscle becomes inflamed and irritated, causing symptoms similar to
a heart attack or even heart failure. It is a fairly uncommon disorder). Age at
death: 73 years, 5 months, 16 days. The Death Certificate lists his Mother
and Father's birth place as "Germany". His mother's maiden names is listed as
"unknown".
Wilhelmina Ottilie Hinz was born on Dec 2, 1859, Dragoslaw, Germany. She
passed away on June 20, 1939 at 11:55 pm. In Muskegon, Michigan and
buried on June 24, 1939 in Oakwood Cemetery. The cause of her death is
listed as: Arterio Sclerosis (hardening of the arteries), Chronic Myocarditis,
Chronic Nephritis (inflammation of the tissues of the kidney), 7 years;
suffered from Varicose Veins for 20 years. Age at death: 79 years, 6 months,
18 days. Died at 202 Catherine Ave (Mae’s house?). The death certificate
lists her father as Wm. Hinz and the maiden name of her mother is
"unknown".
One family member that my Grandfather mentioned was "Germany Bill".
From what I could gather, he was the only cousin from Germany to come to
the U.S in 1928. , also referred to by some as "Willie", or Bill Zeckzer (1906 -
1953). I believe his actual name is William. From what I can speculate, he
was a talented radio man. I was lucky enough to reach Gerd Zeckzer in
Germany who was familiar with "Willie" as he referred to him as well. Gerd
has two children in Germany, Ulli and Karin. So, as far as I can tell, the
Zeckzer's in the U.S. are related to Gerd, Ulli and Karin in Germany. A special
thanks to Gerd and Ulli for the time they spent communicating with me and
giving me valuable information on the Zeckzer's.
Ulli's site can be accessed here: Ulli's Unterrichtsstudio
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This is the only picture I have of "Germany Bill" given to me by my
Grandfather.
Grandfather.
