Let's Discuss Anton Heinrich Numrich...

I should start by saying that all of my conclusions were reached as a result of research done primarily by others. The only real research I can take credit for was finding the various bits of information off the internet and kind of putting it together.

Here are some of my notes regarding my great-great grandfather. Please comment if you wish.

Of the 10 known children (9 of whom survived past one year old) of Anton Heinrich Numrich and Barbara Margaretha (Konrad) Numrich, it appears that at least 3 emigrated to the United States during the time frame of around 1880 - early 1900s. They are:

Ludwig Numrich (name later changed to Numerick) was born (like his siblings) in Padew, Mielec, Galicia (part of Austria at the time); DOB November 1, 1858. He died in Owosso, Michigan on June 16, 1946.

Christian Numrich (doesn’t appear he changed his name) was possibly Ludwig’s twin brother, as research shows same date/location of birth. He died in Aurora, Illinois on April 19, 1938.

Nicholas Numrich (also didn’t change name) was born March 17, 1870 and died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 30, 1969.

Others of Anton’s children may have also emigrated, but conclusions can’t be drawn for some of the children at this point due to lack of information. Here’s what research to this point seems to show regarding his remaining children:

Johannes Numrich was born and died in 1845.

Christina Numrich was born September 16, 1846…died unknown date in Hohenbach, Mielec, Galicia.

Theresia Numrich was born May 26, 1849…died??

Christian Jacob Numrich was born August 14, 1851…died unknown date in Galicia.

Catherine Numrich was born October 21, 1853…died??

Johann Heinrich Numrich was born February 10, 1856 and died May 1945 in Eichstadt (Germany, I think).

Philipp Ludwig Numrich was born February 12, 1864…died??

If all of the above is accurate, then it’s possible that Theresia, Catherine, and Philipp may have also emigrated, since I don't know (yet) where they died. It should also be noted that I am drawing a conclusion that they emigrated to the U.S. because that is where they died. It is also possible that they died in the U.S. while merely visiting, though I don't think that is as likely as the first scenario.

Dates of Emigration

Ludwig’s first child born in the U.S. was Yohann (John) Numerick, born in Pennsylvania in April 1889. HOWEVER, Ellis Island records show Ludwig’s wife Katherine (*my dad remembers her being called “Katta” or “Grandma Katta”) arrived October 12, 1899 along with all of their children. So, it’s possible they didn’t emigrate until 1899 (thus showing a possible error in birth place of all of the children except Heinrich (Henry) – the first born and Bertha – the last born). OR, it is also possible that Ludwig and Katta emigrated prior to April 1889, had all of these children in the U.S. (Pennsylvania, apparently) (except Heinrich/Henry, born in 1886 in Austria) and Katta and the children at some point took a trip to the “homeland” for a visit, returned in 1899 and that is when they were documented arriving on Ellis Island. Adding credence to this possibility is that I don’t think (I’ll have to double-check) that Ludwig is listed on the manifest with Katta and the children. Also, Ludwig and Katta were married in Padew in 1886 (10 months prior to Heinrich’s birth). Of course the problem is that I have yet to find any immigration records showing this family arriving in the U.S. prior to 1899. More to follow on this as more information is discovered...

Why the different spellings?

I've had this question on my mind for a long time. My family, at least as far back as my grandfather, spells it Numerick. I've known since I was a kid that my dad's half-brother Richard had changed the spelling of his name to Numerich. Several years ago my Uncle Derryl explained that Richard believed that he had changed it to the original spelling. I'm not sure Uncle Richard was correct, as I have found no other Numerichs in any of my genealogy research (other than Richard's off-spring). Of course there are significantly more Numrichs than either Numericks or Numerichs, so my firm belief is that our roots all lie in that family spelling. In fact, when I trace back my family line, my great-grandfather Ludwig is most often documented with the Numrich spelling, though I occasionally find him with the Numerick spelling (especially his obituary). With very few exceptions, though, I find my grandfather George consistently with the Numerick spelling. Setting aside any possibility of a "deep dark family secret", I have yet to be given a satisfactory explanation of why grandpa (or maybe great-grandpa?) changed his name. In fact, the only explanation had to do with a concern back in the days of immigration of having a name that was too foreign. I'm not sure if that's really why, but it's all I have (for now). If there's anyone out there with any information that will help me solve this "mystery" please send me an email (gibrian1966@yahoo.com) or post a message.

City of Mielec

Many Numericks seem to be able to trace our roots to this city in modern day Poland. You can visit the city's web site at http://www.mielec.pl/english/index.html. Let me know if you're able to get the English version (I didn't have any luck tonight).

Welcome

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