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The Koberstein Surname in two variations of German Script, little wonder it is spelled so many ways:

Here is a list of recent changes and information added (with links):

Date

Change

October 23, 2003 A newspaper article about a burn suffered by Gottlieb Koberstein in Waukesha, Wisconsin was found. In the Waukesha Freeman (Waukesha, Wisconsin) November, 23 1905.

June 30, 2003 Found another daughter of Andreas Koberstein of Landsberg, Maria Charlotte Koberstein born December 7, 1828 and Christened December 14, 1828 at Friedeberg. This was found in LDS Family History Center microfilm number 72049 near end.

June 30, 2003 Found a new Koberstein marriage in Landsberg, Brandenburg. Friedrich Paul Koberstein (Father: Ernst August Koberstein) married L? Elisabeth L? Strauch (Father: August Ferdinand? Strauch) on November 22, 1901 at Ehrbardorf. This is from the LDS Family History Center microfilm number 72049.

June 15, 2003 Located a new line of Koberstein's with Christian and Anna as parents and Rudolf as son. Rudolf was found in a newspaper article at Elyria Ohio with his wife Adofena, then his parents and he were listed on the Ellis Island immigration database (final destination Cleveland, Ohio). Rudolf is also listed in the Social Security Death Index.

June 13, 2003 Proven link of William Koberstein (b,1896) as part of Ernst Wilhelm Koberstein (b.1851 Lansberg, Prussia).

June 9, 2003 Determined that Bertha Koberstein was sister to Auguste Rissman nee Koberstein who was from Sternburg.

June 9, 2003 Determined that Berthold Koberstein of Winnebago, Wisconsin was from Landsburg.

June 8, 2003 The International Genealogical index was found to give christening records for four more children of Gottfried Carl Koberstein which were christened in Kittisford, Somerset, England.

June 7, 2003 Just noticed an interesting possible connection between the Indiana line (Adam) of Kobersteins and the Oregon/Wisconsin (Johann) line they both have origins in Volkersleier, Bavaria, Germany. Both lines are on the Germany map (Adam and Johann) with lines pointing to Volkersleier. To see the Volkersleier connection on the Johann line look under the notes for Johann. Any help you have in connecting these lines would be appreciated.

June 1, 2003 I believe a connection between Carl Koberstein (who took on the spelling of Kobersteen) and Ludwig Koberstein and family. A key lead was a newspaper article where in Carl's brother John visited him in Sheboygan. The data under Ludwig is not compatiable with a birth for Carl of Mar 1888 and John of October 11, 1888 (only 7 months betwen them). However the birth date for John is based on birth data on a death certificate whereas the 1900 cencus gives a birth of May 1890 (this should be more reliable since the record is closer to the birth event).

May 30, 2003 I came across a new reference to Mick Koberstein at the web site "Phil's Home Page", this is from the United Kingdom. If anyone has any more information on these Koberstein's please let know.

May 27, 2003 Found a number of newspaper articles about Freeman Koberstein who was a Professor at Oberlin College in Piano. Here is a biography from these newspaper articles and the social security death index and 1930 cencus. He was born April 1, 1914 in Wisconsin. I have not been able to connect this family. If you have any ideas let me know. Theres is numerous articles about Dr. Carl G. Koberstein as well leading to the idea that they may be related.

January 1, 2003 Compiled all of the Koberstein individuals from the 1930 U.S. Federal Cencus. I am compiling what new information these documents provide. A new daughter, Margaret M., is added to the Adolf Koberstein family. more coming. A new daughter, Pauline, of Alfred and Elsie Koberstein of Michigan. Found additional information for Herman Koberstein (wife and two children along with inlaws). Additional daughter (Esther I.) for Harry (Herman H.) Koberstein. A second daughter, Violet M, was found for Reineholt Koberstein.

December 25, 2002 After contact with Todd Bolen added information for Nicholas Koberstine who immigrated from Hirschfeld, Bayern, Germany to Maryland.

December 5, 2002 After contact with Gary Kobersteen Kelly added the Kobersteen line which appears to originally have the spelling of Koberstein. This includes Carl as well as a possible brother Garfield.

December 4, 2002 Added an apparently new line of Koberstein's in Wisconsin, Sheboygan county starting with Berthold.

November 23, 2002 Obtained a copy of the ship manifest for Adam Koberstein. Extraction of ship manifest of the Ship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sailing from Bremen on July 1 1913. He is listed as George Alsheimer alias Adam Koberstein. His age was 22 (giving a calculated birthyear of 1891). Sex is given as 'M' and marital status give as 'single'. Calling or occupation is indicated as 'farmlab' which I assume means farm laborer. He was indicated as able to read and write. His nationality and race is given as German and last permanent residence given as Folgersleier, Germany (I believe this is actually Volkersleier). The nearest relative in the country whence alien came was mother give as last name Koberstein and maybe first initial of 'N', but the first initial is not clear. The final destination is given as Haubstadt, Ind. The column that answers the question "Whether having a ticket to such final destination" is written what appears to be a cursive "S". What that means is unclear. His ticket for passage (on the ship presumably) is indicated as being paid by himself. He is indicated as being in possession of 50$ but in smaller numerals it is obvious that 25 was written probably first. It is indicated that he was never in the U.S. before. He was going to an uncle name Karl Koberstein in Haubstadt, Ind. He indicated he was not a polygamist or an Anarchist with good mental and physical health and not crippled or deformed. His height was 5' 6". The Birthplace is given as Ludwigsdorf, Hungary. The country is from a dito mark to a previous entry, however that seems unlikely given the close proximity of a Ludwigsdorf, Germany to Volkersleier, Germany.

November 16, 2002 Obtained a copy of the ship manifest for Karl and Bertha Koberstein. It contains important clues to origin (see image and notes). Manifest of Alien passengers on the ship President Grant sailing from Cuxhaven on August 22, 1909 Koberstein, Karl(43), and wife Bertha(39) with sons Karl(15), Willy(10), Kurt(9), Hubert(4), and daughter Erna(2). Karl the husband is indicated to be a butcher. Also could read and write except Hubert and Erna. The last permanent residence was shown as Berlin, Germany. The name of the nearest relative or friend from county from whence the alien came was Hulda Gülsdorf from Rainnerswalde near Landsberg YW. The destination was indicated as Buffalo, New York.

October 20, 2002 Found records for Ludwig Sr. and Martin Koberstein of Wisconsin that show they are from Colonie Brinsk, Strasburg, West Prussia and both are descendants of Christoph Koberstein, several brothers and sisters were also found.

September 5, 2002 Obtained photos of Anna Koberstein, daughter of William Koberstein, son of Martin Koberstein from DeLorris Rekoske

September 5, 2002 Found another child for Bruno B. Koberstein, Selma from the 1930 cencus record.

August 8, 2002 Evangelical baptism records were found for Ludwig and Gottlieb of the Ludwig Koberstein Sr. line and Wilhelm of the Martin Koberstein line in Brinsk, Kries Strasburg, West Prussia. Work continues to prove this probable connection between Ludwig Sr. and Martin and the new data from this source. New records will be added here as they become extracted.

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Old Changes

Here is a list of recent changes and information added (with links):
Date	Change
October 23, 2003	A newspaper article about a burn suffered by Gottlieb Koberstein in Waukesha, Wisconsin was found. In the Waukesha Freeman (Waukesha, Wisconsin) November, 23 1905.
June 30, 2003	Found another daughter of Andreas Koberstein of Landsberg, Maria Charlotte Koberstein born December 7, 1828 and Christened December 14, 1828 at Friedeberg. This was found in LDS Family History Center microfilm number 72049 near end.
June 30, 2003	Found a new Koberstein marriage in Landsberg, Brandenburg. Friedrich Paul Koberstein (Father: Ernst August Koberstein) married L? Elisabeth L? Strauch (Father: August Ferdinand? Strauch) on November 22, 1901 at Ehrbardorf. This is from the LDS Family History Center microfilm number 72049.
June 15, 2003	Located a new line of Koberstein's with Christian and Anna as parents and Rudolf as son. Rudolf was found in a newspaper article at Elyria Ohio with his wife Adofena, then his parents and he were listed on the Ellis Island immigration database (final destination Cleveland, Ohio). Rudolf is also listed in the Social Security Death Index.
June 13, 2003	Proven link of William Koberstein (b,1896) as part of Ernst Wilhelm Koberstein (b.1851 Lansberg, Prussia).
June 9, 2003	Determined that Bertha Koberstein was sister to Auguste Rissman nee Koberstein who was from Sternburg.
June 9, 2003	Determined that Berthold Koberstein of Winnebago, Wisconsin was from Landsburg.
June 8, 2003	The International Genealogical index was found to give christening records for four more children of Gottfried Carl Koberstein which were christened in Kittisford, Somerset, England.
June 7, 2003	Just noticed an interesting possible connection between the Indiana line (Adam) of Kobersteins and the Oregon/Wisconsin (Johann) line they both have origins in Volkersleier, Bavaria, Germany. Both lines are on the Germany map (Adam and Johann) with lines pointing to Volkersleier. To see the Volkersleier connection on the Johann line look under the notes for Johann. Any help you have in connecting these lines would be appreciated.
June 1, 2003	I believe a connection between Carl Koberstein (who took on the spelling of Kobersteen) and Ludwig Koberstein and family. A key lead was a newspaper article where in Carl's brother John visited him in Sheboygan. The data under Ludwig is not compatiable with a birth for Carl of Mar 1888 and John of October 11, 1888 (only 7 months betwen them). However the birth date for John is based on birth data on a death certificate whereas the 1900 cencus gives a birth of May 1890 (this should be more reliable since the record is closer to the birth event).
May 30, 2003	I came across a new reference to Mick Koberstein at the web site "Phil's Home Page", this is from the United Kingdom. If anyone has any more information on these Koberstein's please let know.
May 27, 2003	Found a number of newspaper articles about Freeman Koberstein who was a Professor at Oberlin College in Piano. Here is a biography from these newspaper articles and the social security death index and 1930 cencus. He was born April 1, 1914 in Wisconsin. I have not been able to connect this family. If you have any ideas let me know. Theres is numerous articles about Dr. Carl G. Koberstein as well leading to the idea that they may be related.
January 1, 2003	Compiled all of the Koberstein individuals from the 1930 U.S. Federal Cencus. I am compiling what new information these documents provide. A new daughter, Margaret M., is added to the Adolf Koberstein family. more coming. A new daughter, Pauline, of Alfred and Elsie Koberstein of Michigan. Found additional information for Herman Koberstein (wife and two children along with inlaws). Additional daughter (Esther I.) for Harry (Herman H.) Koberstein. A second daughter, Violet M, was found for Reineholt Koberstein.
December 25, 2002	After contact with Todd Bolen added information for Nicholas Koberstine who immigrated from Hirschfeld, Bayern, Germany to Maryland.
December 5, 2002	After contact with Gary Kobersteen Kelly added the Kobersteen line which appears to originally have the spelling of Koberstein. This includes Carl as well as a possible brother Garfield.
December 4, 2002	Added an apparently new line of Koberstein's in Wisconsin, Sheboygan county starting with Berthold.
November 23, 2002	Obtained a copy of the ship manifest for Adam Koberstein. Extraction of ship manifest of the Ship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sailing from Bremen on July 1 1913. He is listed as George Alsheimer alias Adam Koberstein. His age was 22 (giving a calculated birthyear of 1891). Sex is given as 'M' and marital status give as 'single'. Calling or occupation is indicated as 'farmlab' which I assume means farm laborer. He was indicated as able to read and write. His nationality and race is given as German and last permanent residence given as Folgersleier, Germany (I believe this is actually Volkersleier). The nearest relative in the country whence alien came was mother give as last name Koberstein and maybe first initial of 'N', but the first initial is not clear. The final destination is given as Haubstadt, Ind. The column that answers the question "Whether having a ticket to such final destination" is written what appears to be a cursive "S". What that means is unclear. His ticket for passage (on the ship presumably) is indicated as being paid by himself. He is indicated as being in possession of 50$ but in smaller numerals it is obvious that 25 was written probably first. It is indicated that he was never in the U.S. before. He was going to an uncle name Karl Koberstein in Haubstadt, Ind. He indicated he was not a polygamist or an Anarchist with good mental and physical health and not crippled or deformed. His height was 5' 6". The Birthplace is given as Ludwigsdorf, Hungary. The country is from a dito mark to a previous entry, however that seems unlikely given the close proximity of a Ludwigsdorf, Germany to Volkersleier, Germany.
November 16, 2002	Obtained a copy of the ship manifest for Karl and Bertha Koberstein. It contains important clues to origin (see image and notes). Manifest of Alien passengers on the ship President Grant sailing from Cuxhaven on August 22, 1909 Koberstein, Karl(43), and wife Bertha(39) with sons Karl(15), Willy(10), Kurt(9), Hubert(4), and daughter Erna(2). Karl the husband is indicated to be a butcher. Also could read and write except Hubert and Erna. The last permanent residence was shown as Berlin, Germany. The name of the nearest relative or friend from county from whence the alien came was Hulda Gülsdorf from Rainnerswalde near Landsberg YW. The destination was indicated as Buffalo, New York.
October 20, 2002	Found records for Ludwig Sr. and Martin Koberstein of Wisconsin that show they are from Colonie Brinsk, Strasburg, West Prussia and both are descendants of Christoph Koberstein, several brothers and sisters were also found.
September 5, 2002	Obtained photos of Anna Koberstein, daughter of William Koberstein, son of Martin Koberstein from DeLorris Rekoske
September 5, 2002	Found another child for Bruno B. Koberstein, Selma from the 1930 cencus record.
August 8, 2002	Evangelical baptism records were found for Ludwig and Gottlieb of the Ludwig Koberstein Sr. line and Wilhelm of the Martin Koberstein line in Brinsk, Kries Strasburg, West Prussia. Work continues to prove this probable connection between Ludwig Sr. and Martin and the new data from this source. New records will be added here as they become extracted.
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