Joseph Riechel and Associated Familes
Study notesJoseph Riechel appears to be the son of Frank Riechel and his wife Mariane- Both born about 1822 in Prussia
It appears that the family arrived August 17, 1858 on board the ship Ottilie. Manifest shows the spelling of the surname as Richel.
On board are Frank and his wife, Mariane, both aged 36, Joseph aged 10 and Anna aged 6 years.
Port they departed from was Bremen, Germany and arrived in New York harbor, with destination on passenger list as Indiana.On the 1860 census, along with his parents, all living in Michigan City are his younger sibling sisters Anna and Sarina.
Records at St. Mary's Catholic Church for a
Wedding of - Joseph Richel and Pauline Zahrt on 20 June 1871. The records I have go to 1883. It appears that Joseph may have been married 3 times. First to Pauline which baptismal records show him having 2 children with her. Then in 1878 & 1881 he had children with Bertha Koselke. In 1882, 84, 86, 88 & 92 children with Catherine Niegdzinska - Negochinska - Negochinski.
Per Patricia Gruse HarrisJoseph 3rd marriage is to Niegobinski and his as Reohol with a date of 28 Sep 1881 - per wpa listing.
If anyone is searching additional information on this family, it can be quite challenging as the names have been slaughtered in some of the census.
1880 Census, LaPorte, Co , Coolspring Twp. Name is shown as Bechal:
Thomas & Bertha with two small children.
May born abot 1878 and Joseph Jr. born March 1879.1900 Census - same county - but living in Michigan Township -
shows Joseph and wife Katherine Children
( Joseph Jr. is living with the Anna Zahrt family- she's the widow of August Zahrt - previously wed - October 23, 1867. Anna is the sister of Joseph Riechel Sr.)in Joseph and Katherine's house are:
Teresa b. Sep 1882 - she later wed Anthony Yanke in LaPorte Co., in 1907
Alexander b. Feb, 1884
Theodore Feb 1886
Bernard Aug 1888
William June 1892
Julius Jan 1896
Henry April 18901910 Census lists most of the above with the exception of Theordore, I believe he has moved out and living with wife Viola (Burkart) whom he wed in 1908. They divorce and then some time later they both remarry.
In 1910 One addition to the Joseph and Katherine family is
Frances born circa 1902 The name on the census is misspelled again -- this time it appears as RichelAll are buried in Calvary Cemetery within Greenwood Cemetery.
Facts located by Patricia Gruse Harris mostly records from St. Mary's church
Found in St. Mary's Church Marriage records 1845-1883, Michigan City, IN
p. 36 Augustum (August) Zahrt and Annan (Anna) Richel m. 23 Oct. 1867 witnesses Josepho and Maria Foldenauer
p. 37 Josephum Richel and Paulinam Zahrt m. 20 June 1871 witnesses Augusto Zahrt and Veronica Zander (my grt grandmother)
p. 39 Josephum Magdzinski and Gertrudum Riekel m. 13 Feb. 1878 witnesses Joanne Magdzinske and Apolina MadgzinskaChildren of Joseph and Pauline, Bertha and Catherine - I believe Bertha's name is actually spelled Koselke as there are many by that name in the county.
From St. Mary's Church Baptismal Records 1857-1893, Michigan City, IN
p. 23/23A Antonii (Anthony) son of Joseph Richel and Paulina Zarhrt b. 17 May 1872, bapt. 21 May 1872 sponsors Andreas Karras and Brigitta Krescaminski
p. 32/32A Mariae Gertrudis (Mary or Maria Gertrude) dau. of Joseph Richel and Bertha Coselke b. 9 Nov. 1877, bapt. 18 Nov. 1877 sponsors August Zahrt and Gertrud Richel
p. 34/34A Josephi Alexandri (Joseph Alexander) son of Joseph Richel and Bertha Koselke b. 20 Mar. 1879, bapt. 23 Mar. 1879
p. 38/38/A Franisci Xaverii (Francis (Frank) Xavier) son of Joseph Richel and Bertha Coselke, b. 9 Mar. 1881, bapt. 13 Mar. 1881 sponsors Franz Glugla and Anna Karras
p. 41/41A Theresiae (Therese(a)) dau. of Joseph Richel and Catharina Negdzinska b. 25 Oct. 1882, bapt. 5 Nov. 1882 sponsors Guilielmae (William) Richael and Anna Zahrt
p. 44/44A Alexandri (Alexander) son of Josepho Richel and Catharina Negozinska b. 22 Feb. 1884, bapt. 2 Mar. 1884 sponsors Josephus Madgzinski and Maria Anna Negozinske
p. 49/49A Theodor son of Joseph Riechel and Cath. Negochonski b. 14 Feb. 1886, bapt. 27 Feb. 1886 sponsors Henricus (Henry) Kiefer and Marianna Riechel
p. 56/56A Bernardus (Bernard) son of Joseph and Cathrina Negochinski b. 20 Aug. 1888, bapt. 2 Sept. 1888 sponsors Joseph Milzareck and Anna Karras
p. 66/66A Wilhelmus Aloysius (Wilhelm or William Aloysius) son of Joseph Riechel and Cath. Negoginska b. 18 June 1892, bapt. 9 July 1892 sponsors Franziscus (Frank) Riechel and Balbina KieferAlso from 1857-1893 records: - I believe Maria Anna's last name is Glugla as that is the spelling that seems to be used many times.
p. 5/5A Gertrudis (Gertrude) dau. of Franscisco (Frank) Richel and Maria Anna Gluger b. 2 Jan. 1860, bapt. 5 Jan. 1861
p. 12/12/A Julianae (Julia) dau. of Francisco Richel and Maria Anna Glugla b. 20 Jan. 1865, bapt. 12 Feb. 1865 sponsors Augustus Zahrt and Anna Maria Gasper
p. 12/12A Francisci (Frank) son of Antonio (Anthony) Richel and Anna Reiacker b. 6 Jan. 1865, bapt. 6 Mar. 1865 sponsors Guielmus and Elizabeth kemper
p. 17/17A Gulielmi Henrici (William Henry) son of Francisco Richel and Marianna Glugeler b. 10 Jan. 1868, bapt. 4 Feb. 1868 sponsors Henricus and Maria KieferFrom St. Mary's Church baptismal records 1894-1908, Michigan City, IN
p. 6 Julius Stanislaus son of Josephus Riechel and Cath Negoshinski, b. 26 Jan. 1896 bapt. 3 Feb. 1896 sponsors Franz Glugla and Stanislawa Matusahack
p. 16 Henry Robert son of Joseph Riechel and Catherine Negaschinski b. 9 Apr. 1900, bapt. 11 Apt. 1900 sponsors Robert Retseck and Theresa Glugla
p. 21 Francisca Caecilia (Frances Cecilia) dau. of Joseph Riechel and Catherine Negoshinski b. 9 Feb. 1902, bapt. 11 Feb. 1902 sponsors Theodore Kilanowitz and Caecilia TimmFound in St. Mary's Church Marriage Records, Otis, IN
Mar. 1 Oct. 1881 Joseph Rechel of Michigan City and Catharinae Niegosinska b. Doprowka (?) Province of Posen
it appears that Joanne Niegosinski and Joanna Wentland were either the witnesses or the parents. I am not sure of my Latin
"I have a marriage in ST. Mary's Catholic Church for a Joseph Richel and Pauline Zahrt on 20 June 1871. The records I have at home only go to 1883. It appears that Joseph may have been married 3 times. First to Pauline which baptismal records show him having 2 children with her. Then in 1878 & 1881 he had children with Bertha Koselke. In 1882, 84, 86, 88 & 92 children with Catherine Niegdzinska - Negochinska - Negochinski. The "a" at the end of the name is the usual feminine ending. the records I have at home only go to 1893. I checked for a record of his marriage to Bertha and Catherine, but there was none in the church records for St. Marys. There is a possibility he was married in another Catholic church to which the wife belonged, but his children were baptized in his parish, which was the custom. The wife joined the parish of the husband. It is possible Catherine belonged to St. Mary's Church in Otis or Sacred Heart in Wanatah or even a parish in the city of La Porte."Found in Calvary Cemetery Records, Michigan City, IN
Joseph Richel paid $10.00 for Lot. #43 in Block #4 on May 21, 1872. That is the same date Anthony was born to Joseph and Pauline Zahrt. There is no other information. Perhaps Pauline and maybe Anthony died at childbirth? Franz Riechel paid $10.00 for Lot #36 in Block #3 on Dec. 4, 1890. No other information. He also purchase Lot. #37 14 Sept. 1890 but later sold it to Wm. Kinzle.
Jos. J. Riechel is listed as the owner of Lot. 40, Sec. "M". No other information. It is too cold and too much snow to check these locations out in the possibility and that Pauline and/or Bertha might be buried on one of them, or just who is.If you are interested in copies of anything Pat has listed here or obituaries, please let Patricia Harris at pagharris@sbcglobal.net - know and she will advise you of the cost.
Note: Norbert Riechel the son of William Riechel, who was the son of of Joseph and Catherine is still alive at about 82 yrs. old. He might have something to offer. He lives at 1507 Manhattan St., Michigan City, IN 46360. - date of this entry is February 7, 2010.