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      Mathias Zins was also known as Mathieu.¹ He was born on 3 July 1691 at Gros-Rederching.¹ He was the son of Jean Zins and Julie Muller.¹

Mathias Zins married Marie Catherine Krebs, daughter of Gaspard Krebs and Marguerite Hoff, circa 1724.¹

Mathias Zins died on 1 December 1768 at RLB at age 77.¹

     He was born in 1863 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹ He was the son of Jacques Zins and Barbe Rohr.¹

Maurice Zins died on 27 May 1869 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹

     Nicholas Zins died at Gross-Rederching, France.¹

Nicholas Zins married Elizabeth Rohr.² He was born on 5 March 1690 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹ He was the son of Jean Barthélémy Zins and Barbe Metzger.¹

     He was born on 18 February 1798 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹ He was the son of Antoine Zins and Anne Marie Jung.¹

     He was born in 1625 at Garnich.^1,2

Nicolas Zins married Catherine (?) circa 1645.^1,3

Nicolas Zins died in 1700 at Garnich; Gilles Dintinger's genealogyl gives the death date as 1700.^1,2,3

The following history of the Zins family apeared in The Zins Family Genealogy by Robert R. Zins: In the United States there seems to be five main families with the Zins name.
      1. The first Zins family settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s, part of the Pennsylvania Dutch immigration, which is actually not Dutch, but Deutsch (German).
     2. The second Zins family came from Alsace Lorrain, France, the German speaking border region which has been traded back and forth, over the centuries, between Germany and France. Adam Zins, with his wife Magdalena Wagner and their three sons, Christian, Jakob, and Peter, departed Gross-Rederching, in the Lorraine area, after the 1848 revolution which swept throughout most of Europe. It is believed that they departed from La Harve, France and immigrated to the United States through the port of New Orleans (research revealed that in February 1849 a female of 40 years, by the name of M. Zins, landed in New Orleans). Perhaps they then sailed up the Mississippi River to the Ohio River and then traveled Eastward until they reached Cincinnati, Ohio. They then went on to Franklin County, Indiana where they were farmers. Jakob Zins was a Civil War veteran with the 13th Indiana Infantry. Around the turn of the century many of the Zins family members moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. Other members or their children moved on to other areas of the country. The genealogical historians for this family are Dians (Zins) Swing, Cincinnati, Ohio, the great-grand-daughter of Christian and Robert R. Zins, Newport News, Virginia, the grand-son of Jakob.
     The Adam Zins family immigrated from Alsace Lorraine, France. That territory is occupied by a larger groups of German speaking peoples who originated from the Alemmanic tribe, which settled in the areas of Eastern France (Alsace Lorraine), Western Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The question always arises, "Are the descendants if Adam and Magdalena Zins French or German?" One could answer: Make your own choice. But we seem to be derived from the Germanic tribe of the Alemannics, the descendants of which live in all four of the mentioned countries.
      Another Zins came from the Lorraine area of France and may be related to Adam Zins. George Zins was born in Saarburg, Lorraine, just south of Gross-Rederching, and immigrated to the US in 1842. First he went to Illinois and then went on to California where he ran a brick manufacturing company. Even today, in California, one can find bricks with the name ZINS stamped on them. He was married to Dorothea Mueller and had two children but his children died prior to having any children and his family line did not continue after his death.
     3. A third Zins family moved into the Cincinnati, Ohio area around the turn of the century, they came from Germany at least 50 years later than the original Zins family. This family is believed to have originated in Munich, Germany.
     4. A fourth Zins family arrived in Evansville, Indiana after the Civil War. They are also from Germany. Patriarch of this family is Nicholas Zins.
     5. A fifth Zins family arrived in Neu Ulm, Minnesota shortly before the Civil War. Anton Zins and Elizabeth Burgs Zins left their home in Kilburg, Germany, in May of 1857. They, along with their five sons reached the United States on June 21, 1857. Mary Ann Zins is the genealogical historian for this family.
     The Zins family name seems to be concentrated in four main areas in Europe. In Germany, (1) in the Rhineland area near Bitburg, Kilburg, and Koln, (note: while in Germany in August 1990, this writer checked the telephone book for the Bitburg and Killburg areas. I found no Zins family name. There are a few Zens family names, which could possibly be derived from Zins.) (2) in the Palatine (Pfaltz) area, South of Kaiserslauten, in Homburg, and (3) in East Prussia from a town called Pillupoenen and from Berlin. (4) The fourth group is from the Lorraine area of France, probably from the town of Gross-Rederchingen, which is located just a few miles from the German border South of Saarbruecken. I believe that all of these four main groups are related, with the possible exception of that located in Berlin and East Prussia, and that a connection can be established if the documentation can be located.⁴

     He was born circa 1759 at Kalhausen, Sarreguemines, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ He was the son of Jean Nicolas Zins and Catherine Delinger.¹

Nicolas Zins married Catherine Delinger, daughter of Nicolas Delinger and Catherine Freyermuth, on 9 July 1782 at Achen, Sarreguemines, Moselle, Lorraine.¹

     He was born on 14 August 1757.¹ He was the son of Jean Mathias Zins and Elizabeth Jung.¹

Nicolas Zins married Barbe Loos circa 1785.¹

Nicolas Zins died on 17 July 1820 at age 62.¹

     Paul Zins married Marguerite Schmitt.¹

Paul Zins died before 16 May 1752.¹

     He was born on 29 March 1688 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹ He was the son of Jean Barthélémy Zins and Barbe Metzger.¹

     Paul Zins married Odile Kremer.² He was born on 17 March 1760 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹ He was the son of Pierre Zins and Marguerite Beck.¹

Paul Zins died on 22 July 1846 at Gross-Rederching, France, at age 86.¹

     He was born in 1802 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹ He was the son of Paul Zins and Odile Kremer.¹

Paul Zins died on 17 August 1821 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹

     He was born in January 1829 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹ He was the son of Jean Adam Zins and Margaret Wagant.¹

Paul Zins died on 1 August 1829 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹

     Peter Zins died at Lawrence, Indiana.¹ He married Elizabeth (?).¹ He was born in November 1847 at Lorraine, France.¹ He was the son of Adam Zins and Magdalena Wagner.¹

     Pierre Zins married Marguerite Beck.¹ He was born on 3 February 1724 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹ He was the son of Nicholas Zins and Elizabeth Rohr.¹

Pierre Zins died on 15 March 1786 at Gross-Rederching, France, at age 62.¹

     He was born on 15 January 1836 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹ He was the son of Jean Adam Zins and Margaret Wagant.¹

     He was born on 24 September 1842 at Gross-Rederching, France.¹ He was the son of Jean Zins and Marie Elizabeth Egetter.¹

     She was born in 1836.¹ She was the daughter of Jean Zins and Marie Joséphine Engel.¹

Reine Zins died on 30 December 1837.¹

     Suzanne Zins married Etienne Schneider.¹

     She was born in 1810.²

Sabina Zintl married Michael Luber, son of Georg Thomas Luber and Maria Anna Bodenstein, on 23 August 1838 at Bärnau, Tirschenreuth, Bavaria.^1,3

     She was born on 17 June 1871 at Milford, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.¹ She was the daughter of Pius Zoelle and Augusta M. Lehmann.¹

Anna Frances Zoelle was also known as Annie.

Anna Frances Zoelle married John Andrew Nimm, son of Peter Nümm and Gertrude Elizabeth Hanley, on 28 April 1891 at Watertown, Wisconsin. The marriage was witnessed by Mary Magdeline (Lena) Nimm and Frank Zoelle.¹

Anna Frances Zoelle died on 1 January 1901 at Her Home, Arpin, Wood County, Wisconsin, at age 29.²

Anna Frances Zoelle was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery on 3 January 1901 at Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin.²

Anna Nimm's obituary was printed in the Watertown Gazette on 04 Jan 1901:
     Mrs. John Nimm, nee Miss Anna Zoelle, of the town of Watertown, and formerly a resident of this city, died at her home in Arpen, Wood county, on Tuesday, January 1, 1901. Deceased was a sister of Geo Zoelle, who was called to Arpen on Monday, and accompanied his sister's remains here on Wednesday night. The remains were taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. Augusta Zoelle. 907 Vine Street, and Thursday morning her funeral was held from St. Henry's Church, and her remains interred in St. Henry's cemetery. Mrs. Nimm was well and most favorably known here. She was an excellent lady and much beloved by her large acquaintance, all of whom heard of her death with sincere sorrow.²

     Frank Zoelle witnessed the marriage of John Andrew Nimm and Anna Frances Zoelle on 28 April 1891 at Watertown, Wisconsin.¹

     He was born. He is the son of Pius Zoelle and Augusta M. Lehmann.¹

     He was born in 1868. He was the son of Pius Zoelle and Augusta M. Lehmann.¹

John Zoelle died in 1952.

     He was born in 1873. He was the son of Pius Zoelle and Augusta M. Lehmann.¹

Louis Zoelle died in 1934.

     Magdelena Zoelle died. She was born in 1869. She was the daughter of Pius Zoelle and Augusta M. Lehmann.¹

     He was born on 29 January 1882. He was the son of Pius Zoelle and Augusta M. Lehmann.

Paul Zoelle died on 5 April 1912 at age 30.

     He was born on 6 April 1837.

Pius Zoelle married Augusta M. Lehmann, daughter of Christian Lehmann, in 1865 at Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin, Germany.¹

Pius Zoelle died on 21 April 1884 at Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin, at age 47.¹

Pius Zoelle was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery after 21 April 1884 at Watertown; He is listed as 'father' at the grave site.

     She was born on 1 October 1875.^2,3 She was born on 1 October 1876 at Watertown, Wisconsin, The Kellerman correspodence doesn't give a year.^4,5 She was the daughter of Pius Zoelle and Augusta M. Lehmann.¹

The following announcement was printed in the Jefferson County Union on 25 Jun 1894:
     We take the following from the Watertown Gazette and join with it in wishing the bride and groom a happy married life. A marriage of more than ordinary interest took place at St. Henry's church at 9 o'clock, Wednesday morning, June 16th, 1897, being that of Jos. Molzahn, of the town of Watertown, and Miss Rosa R. Zoelle, daughter of Mrs. Agusta Zoelle, 909 Vine Street. Rev. Father Kampaschroer tied the nuptial knot and Frank Zoelle and Miss Cecilia Molzahn acted as groomsman and bridesmaid. A reception at the home of the bride's mother followed the services at the church, at which a large number of relatives and friends participated.⁶

Rose Zoelle married Joseph Molzahn, son of Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn and Marianna Zientkowska, on 16 June 1897 at St. Henry's Catholic church, Watertown, Wisconsin.^4,7 A suprise party was given last Saturday evening at the home of Miss Rose Zoelle in honor of her birthday. Dancing and games were indulged in and all enjoyed themselves thoroughly. A delightful luncheon was served. Those present were:     
Mesdaines--     
Addie Farley Ida Gorder     
Anna Molzahn Helen Schwartz     
Lena Groth Tonie Hartwig     
Josie Hildemann Lillie Habbegger     
Maggie Molzahn Rosa Groth     
Mary Graffe Emma Schwartz     
Miss Gorder     
Messrs.     
Dr. A H. Hartwig Joe Molzahn     
Charles Schiebel John Molzahn     
Frank Langer Ferd Link     
Frank Zoelle Aaron Mead     
Charles Hilgendorf George Froeming     
Otto Hildemann August Borchardt     
Eddie Byrnes? John Hafford     
Mr. and Mrs. John Zolle. She lived at Route 7 in Watertown.¹

Rose Zoelle died on 18 February 1938 at St. Mary's Hospital; 1:30 a.m., Watertown, at age 61; Mrs. Joseph Molzahn Dies; Funeral to Be Monday

Mrs. Joseph Molzahn, one of the most widely known rural residents here, died in her sleep at St. Mary's hospital early this morning after a brief illness. Death came to her 1:30 o'clock. She was a resident of route 7.
     Born in Watertown, her maiden name was Rose Zoelle,
a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pius Zoelle. She was 62 years old last October 1.
     Surviving are her husband and six children, the Misses
Florence Irene and Dorothy Molzahn, Watertown, Miss Helen Molzahn, Milwaukee, Gerald Wauwatosa, and Fred, Berkely, California. There are two brothers, George Zoelle, and John Zoelle, and a sister, Miss Lena Zoelle, all of Watertown.
     Mrs. Molzahn was a member of St. Henry's Catholic
church, of the Catholic Women's Club and the Christian Mothers Society of St. Henry's parish.
     News of Mrs. Molzahn's death was recieved
throughout the city with profound sorrow, because she was a women who enjoyed a wide acquaintenceship and possessed many attributes that made and kept friends for her. For the past few days her condition had been critical, but many friends were not aware of the severe nature of her illness.
     The funeral will be held Monday morning from the Boyle
funeral home with services in St. Henry's Church at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Dean F. X. Schwinn will officiate. Burial will be in St. Henry's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to pay their respects Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock and up to the time of the service.^4,1,2,3

Rose Zoelle's obituary was printed as follows:
Mrs. Joseph Molzahn Dies; Fueral to Be Monday
     Mrs. Joseph Molzahn, one of the most widely known rural residents here, died in her sleep at St. Mary's hospital early this morning after a brief illness. Death came to her at 1:30 o'clock. She was a resident of route 7.
     Born in Watertown, her maiden name was Rose Zoelle, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pius Zoelle. She was 62 years old last October 1.
     Surviving ar her husband and six children, the Misses Florence, Irene and Dorothy Molzahn, Watertown, Helen Molzahn, Milwuakee, Gerald, Wauwatosa, and Fred, Berkeley, Calif. There are two brothers, George Zoelle and John Zoelle, and a sister, Miss Lena Zoelle, all of Watertown.
     Mrs. Molzahn was a member of St. Henry's Catholic church, of the Catholic Women's club and the Christian Mothers society of St. Henry's parish.
     News of Mrs. Molzahn's death was received throughout the city with profound sorrow, because she was a woman who enjoyed a wide acquaintanceship and possessed many attributes that made and kept friends for her. For the past few days her condition had been critical, but many friends were not aware of the severe nature of her illness.
     The funeral will be held Monday morning from the Boyle funeral home with services in the St. Henry's church at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Dean F. X. Schwinn will officiate. Burial will be in St. Henry's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to pay their respects Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock and up to the time of the service.¹

Rose Zoelle was buried at 10 am after 18 February 1938 at Watertown; Rev. Dean F. X. Schwinn.¹ She died after 18 February 1938 as indicated on prayer card; Lists her birth as 1 Oct 1875.

     He Carpenter's apprentice.¹

     Margaretha Zoll married Johann Heinrich Straub.^1,2