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Family Stuff

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Taken at Jayme and Pam's wedding; this is the most complete picture of my family in existence. It has nearly three complete generations, missing only Tanner Kretzer, who was not born in 1997, and Chuck Cunningham, Sally's husband.

This is the place where I keep my genealogical stuff. There will eventually be biographies, photos, copies of documents, and anything else that comes to mind. It will be work in progress

If you have any questions about the family, family research, or just a comment; fill out the form below and I will get back to you.

Mom's Biography

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Bio of Mary Katherine Schenfeld
This biography is an updated version of the one that appeared in my book The Schenfelds of Brighton

Mom's Photo Album

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Mom's Photo Album (click here)
    Under Construction

Mama Before She Was Mama

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Mary Katherine Schenfeld Kretzer Photos (Click Here)
These are the photos of my Mom in her youth,
1936-1961

Bill Kretzer Family Tree

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Bill Kretzer Family Tree (click here)
Use the "Index" to search. Searchee must be deceased.

Aunt Blondie's Slideshow

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Aunt Blondie's Slideshow (click here)
Here are the pictures from Aunt Blondie's viewing

Interview with Grandma

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In 1961, my Aunt Trish Schenfeld interviewed her mother, Catherine Mildenberger Schenfeld about life in Russia and the journey from Russia to America. This is the audio recording of that. Click on the arrow to begin play

Interview with Mom & Aunt Blondie

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In July 2007 I sat down with my digital recorder and talked to Aunt Blondie and Mom. I was try to get information for my Schenfeld Book. So, if you miss Aunt Blondie telling her stories or Mom's little giggle. Here it is. It about 72 minutes long

Dad's Biography

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Biography of Earl Benton Kretzer (click here)
This biography is from my book Earl Benton Kretzer: A Family History. It was completed in 2006

My Grandpa's Wallet

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Grandpa's Wallet (Click here)
When my grandfather died his wallet eventually was passed to my dad. The contents of which I scanned                    and posted here.

July 17, 1935--Tragedy in Van Lear

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Mine Explosion Story (click here)
This is the story of the mine explosion that killed my grandpa. It is from my book
              Earl Benton Kretzer: A Family History

Nancy Williams Photo Album

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Nancy Williams Photo Album (click here)
Nancy Williams collected many Kretzer & Dheel photos over the years. Here are ones she shared with me

Kretzer Family Cemetery

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Kretzer Family Cemetery Photos
Pay your respects even if you can't drive out to Carter County.

Frank & Ellen Thomas Family

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Frank and Ellen Thomas Family Portrait
These are my Great-Grandparents and their children, including my grandma, Jamima Thomas Kretzer

The Thomas Brothers

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Thomas Brothers 
Frank Thomas, my grandfather, had seven brothers.Here is a picture with all eight men

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Burrell Akers Biography (my gg-grandfather)

Grandma's (Catherine Mildenberger Schenfeld) birth record

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Grandma's Birth Record