NORTMAN FAMILY
According to records, Georg Nortmann and his family arrived on August 1, 1847 on the SS Washington, which sailed
from Bremerhaven, Germany . He eventually settled in Mt. Healthy, OH where he lived the remainder of his life.
His wife was named Elisabet. They had seven children, according to the US census of 1870. They were buried in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Mt. Healthy. Their grave is in the NE corner of the old cemetery, which there is a 9' foot marble
or granite obelisk with their names engraved on the side.
DECLARATION OF INTENTION
United States of America
The State of Ohio
Hamilton County
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Hamilton, aforesaid George Nortmann, a native of Hannover aged about 32 years, bearing allegiance to the King of Hannover, who emigrated from Bremen on the 18th day of June 1847, and arrived at New York on the 1st day of August, 1847, and who intends to reside within the jurisdiction and under the GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES: to-wit: And he makes repot of himself for NATURALIZATION, and declares on oath that it is bonafide, his intention to become a CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and to forever renounce and abjure ALL ALLEGIANCE AND FIDELITY to every FOREIGN PRINCE, POTENTATE, STATE AND SOVEREIGNITY whatsoever, and particularly to the King of Hannover. *ss* Geo. Nortmann. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of January, 1853. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Cincinnati the day and year last above written.
**J. M. McMasters** Clerk, Court Common Pleas, Hamilton County, O.
**Wm. Hunter** Deputy.
Census of Hamilton County, OH 1870
NAME |
BIRTHDATE |
DEATHDATE |
SPOUSE |
BIRTHPLACE |
Georg |
November 20, 1819 |
February 21, 1894 |
Elisabet |
Ritshausen, Hannover |
Elisabeth |
11 Apr 1823 |
8 August 1897 |
Georg Nortmann |
Ritshausen, Hannover |
George Jr. |
abt 1852 |
Anna Elisabet Noe |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
|
Ernst Andrew |
abt 1853 |
Frances E. Leroy |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
|
William |
abt 1855 |
July 16, 1928 |
Catherine Salzman |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
Charles |
November 1857 |
March 23, 1930 |
Mary Haake |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
Elizabeth |
abt 1860 |
John Freidhof |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
|
Lina |
abt 1862 |
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Mary |
abt 1864 |
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Census of Hamilton County, OH 1900
NAME |
BIRTHDATE |
DEATHDATE |
SPOUSE |
BIRTHPLACE |
Charles |
November 1857 |
1930 |
Mary Haake |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
Mary Haake |
February 1859 |
Charles Nortmann |
Middletown, OH |
|
Anna |
October 1882 |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
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John |
August 1884 |
Sophie |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
|
Albert |
April 6, 1887 |
March 12, 1917 |
Carrie Smith |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
Katie |
November 1890 |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
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Edward (Whitey) |
February 14, 1895 |
July 30, 1974 |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
|
Andrew Haake |
October 1864 |
Middletown, OH |
Albert married Carrie Smith sometime around 1910. He lived to be only 29 years old, dying one month short of his 30th birthday. According to Anita Louise Nortman-Schmid, granddaughter of Albert he was diagnosed with skin cancer. After Albert's death he was buried in St. Mary Cemetery, Mt. Healthy, OH where is grave is currently unmarked, due to lack of funds or vandalism, this is unknown.
Mrs. Nortmann married John Schlensker, and they had a daughter named Elvira. Elvira Schlensker married Richard Losacker
Census of Hamilton County, OH 1900
NAME |
BIRTHDATE |
DEATHDATE |
SPOUSE |
BIRTHPLACE |
Albert |
April 6, 1887 |
March 12, 1917 |
Carrie Smith |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
Carrie Smith |
November 24, 1890 |
February 24, 1953 |
Albert Nortmann |
|
Charles Joseph |
September 11, 1912 |
February 13, 1992 |
Mary Jo Franklin |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
Charles and Mary Wedding Day June 21, 1941
This researcher has custody of photographs of:
Albert, taken around 1915
Albert and Carrie's wedding day, taken around 1911 or 1912.
Carrie, taken around 1940's
Charles Joseph, son of Albert
NAME |
BIRTHDATE |
DEATHDATE |
SPOUSE |
BIRTHPLACE |
Charles |
September 11, 1912 |
February 13, 1992 |
Mary Jo Franklin |
Mt. Healthy, OH |
Mary Jo Franklin |
March 27, 1919 |
July 4, 1989 |
Charles Nortman |
Lima, OH |
Anita Louise |
still living |
Cary Williams Paul Schmid |
Cincinnati, OH |
|
John Lance |
December 28, 1951 |
February 25, 1973 |
Cincinnati, OH |
|
Charlton Wayne |
still living |
Cincinnati, OH |
Marriage of Charles Joseph Nortman and Mary Jo Franklin June 21, 1941
I retain photographs of:
Charles, school picture taken in 1925
Charles, school picture taken in 1926.
Charles, taken in US Army uniform taken around 1941
Charles, taken on wedding day 21 June 1941.
Charles, along with mother Carrie, stepfather John Schlensker, daughter Anita, infant John taken 1952
Dale Hollow Lake, Tennessee 1993
My mother, Anita is the oldest of my grandparent's children. She was born some time ago, but her age is 29. And holding. She married my father on March 28, 1964. They were together until 1980. I will not go into the reasons they are no longer together, but one may deduct that from most of marital problems that are common these days.
She remarried in 1984 to Paul J. Schmid. Paul has two daughters from his previous marriage. Tammy is the oldest and Rachel is the youngest. They are both beautiful, but headstrong women. I have known them since they were small and they are just like real sisters to me. Paul and Anita worked together at Cincinnati Milacron and are still going strong after 25 years of acquaintance. Paul is a very unique individual. A Vietnam Veteran, he can relate to what is was like to be in that jungle where the enemy were in the trees. He has a license plate that says *Dak To*. That is one of the sites where he was stationed. We call my mom *Mrs. Cone* or *Mrs. C.*, but most people just call her *Mama*.
She is the proud mother of four sons. This researcher is the oldest of those youngsters. We were a rambunctious bunch. I am sure we kept her on her toes. We all try to make her proud. She is a very proud and tough gal. She has worked as long as I can remember to make sure everyone is okay. She has sacrificed a lot, and this is partly for her. I wanted to relate my interest in my genealogy solely because how else can we thank our ancestors for surviving and having the guts to raise a family so we can exist? We can't thank them personally or shake their hand, or hug them. They are gone now, but not in this history. We can relate their triumphs, their setbacks, their names and birthdates. When a biography or tidbit of information is available, is like gold dropped on your head. To find out information about a person that you have been tracking for years, makes your entire day.
These are our progenitors, those who have ensured our existence on this planet. A little credit and remembrance won't kill anyone.
John Lance Nortman, their oldest son was born on December 28, 1951. I remember a time he took my brothers and I to the circus, and that was probably one of the last times I remember being around him. He had bought a 1973 Firebird only weeks before he was tragically lost his life on February 25, 1973 while coming home from friends in Indiana. The boy driving, Stephen Foster was more than likely intoxicated and tried to pass another vehicle in the right lane and lost control of the car. It slammed into a telephone pole near the water tower at Colerain and North Bend Roads in Cincinnati. I pray that my uncle did not suffer in this accident. All others in the car survived, and Mr. Foster was only punished by 5 years probation for the reckless manslaughter of my uncle Johnny. What a loss and injustice this person was not punished more severly for his negligence.
Charlton Wayne born on August 5, 1959. Chuck is a very unique individual. He is sometimes slow and defiant and is the biggest packrat I have ever seen in my life. But my grandmother was the queen of saving everything for a rainy day. Her motto was "we might need it". Chuck is apt to run off on his bicycle to very far away distances, but would be the first worker I would hire. He has a great work ethic and seems to function well. He does need supervision for some of his personal affairs, but overall he is as harmless as a churchmouse.