Historical records matching Jacob Volz, Sr.
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About Jacob Volz, Sr.
Immigration Year: 1891
Father might be Jonathan Volz. Sister might be Anna Maria Volz (Volz). Brother might be Wilhelm Volz. Mother might be Anna Maria Volz (Bauer).
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~giebelhaus/NewsClippings.htm
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSiman=1&GScid=10...
From the 1910 United States Census, Jacob Volz lived with his wife and children at York City, York County, Nebraska. The family at the time consisted of:
- Head Jacob Volz 41
- Wife Emalia Volz 42
- Daughter Mollie Volz 17
- Daughter Marie Volz 14
- Son John Volz 12
- Daughter Ella Volz 10
- Son Edward Volz 2
Jacob Volz, Sr.
Jacob Volz (Sr.) was born on 17 October 1868 in Balzer. The family left for the United States on 16 November 1891, arriving in New York City on 15 December 1891 aboard the SS Dania. They settled in Sutton, Nebraska.
Mr. Volz was a leader in the Volga Relief Society that provided relief to those who remained in the Volga German colonies during the Famine of 1921. Mr. Volz himself served as a representative of the American Relief Administration distributing CARE packages in Russia from September 1922 to June 1923.
After World War II, Mr. Volz remained concerned about the plight of the people in Germany. He made it a personal lifetime goal to send 1,000 CARE packages, and accomplished his goal just a few days before his death on 25 March 1950.
Jacob Volz, Sr., is the father of Jacob Volz, Jr., Metal of Honor recipient for heroism during the Philippine-American War.
Source: http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/history/biographies/bio.cfm?id=523
Links:
http://www.femling.com/gen/balzer/balzer.htm
http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/settlements/mother_colonies/colony_balz...
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Jacob Volz, Sr.'s Timeline
| 1868 |
October 17, 1868
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Coloney of Balzer, Russia (Russian Federation)
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| 1889 |
June 23, 1889
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Sutton, Clay, Nebraska, United States
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February 25, 1900
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Nebraska, United States
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| 1950 |
March 25, 1950
Age 81
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Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Clay, Nebraska, United States
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