George Laney was born in 1785 in Locking, Somerset, England .¹ He was baptized on 19 July 1785 in St Andrew's Church, Locking, Somerset, England .² He was the son of Richard Laney and Betty Day.² On 17 July 1817, George Laney married Sebra Urch in Locking, Som, Eng.^1,3
     George Laney and Sebra Laney appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 in Banwell, Somerset, England , also included in the household: William Laney, Betsy Laney, Robert Laney, Sebra Laney, Catherine Laney and Ephraim Laney.⁴
     George was listed as the head of a family on the 1851 Census in Banwell, Som, Eng. Sebra Laney and Catherine Laney were listed as household members.⁵ On the 1861 Census in Banwell, Som, Eng,, George was listed as the head of the family. Sebra Laney and Catherine Laney were listed as household members.⁶ He died before 31 March 1866 in Knightcott, Banwell, Somerset, England.^1,7 George was buried on Saturday, 31 March 1866 Banwell, Som, Eng.⁷

     James Laney was born on 25 July 1855 in Banwell, Somerset, England .¹ He was the son of William Laney and Emma Chillcott.¹ James Laney was baptized on 25 September 1855 in Banwell, Som, Eng.¹ He, and Jane Laney, Anthony Laney, Thomas Laney, Lavina Laney and Daniel Laney appeared on the 7 April 1861 census in Banwell, Som, Eng, in the household of William Laney and Emma Laney.² James Laney, Thomas Laney, Daniel Laney and Marianne Laney were listed as a household member living with William Laney and Emma Laney, on the 1871 Census in Banwell, Som, Eng.³

     Jane Laney was born on 23 February 1845 in Knightcott, Banwell, Somerset, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Laney and Emma Chillcott.¹ Jane Laney was baptized on 18 May 1845 in Banwell, Somerset, England .¹      Jane Laney, and Anthony Laney, Thomas Laney and William Laney appeared on the 30 March 1851 census in Banwell, Som, Eng, in the household of William Laney and Emma Laney.² Jane Laney, and Anthony Laney, Thomas Laney, Lavina Laney, James Laney and Daniel Laney appeared on the 7 April 1861 census in Banwell, Som, Eng, in the household of William Laney and Emma Laney.³

     Lavina Laney was baptized on 24 September 1854 in Banwell, Somerset, England .¹ She was the daughter of William Laney and Emma Chillcott.¹ Lavina Laney, and Jane Laney, Anthony Laney, Thomas Laney, James Laney and Daniel Laney appeared on the 7 April 1861 census in Banwell, Som, Eng, in the household of William Laney and Emma Laney.²

     Marianne Laney was baptized on 24 November 1863 in Knightcott, Banwell, Somerset, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Laney and Emma Chillcott.¹ Marianne Laney, Thomas Laney, James Laney and Daniel Laney were listed as a household member living with William Laney and Emma Laney, on the 1871 Census in Banwell, Somerset, England .²

     Richard married Betty Day.¹

     Robert Laney was born in 1821 in Knightcott, Banwell, Somerset, England.¹ He was the son of George Laney and Sebra Urch.¹ Robert Laney was baptized on 22 April 1821 in Banwell, Som, Eng.¹      Robert Laney, and William Laney, Betsy Laney, Sebra Laney, Catherine Laney and Ephraim Laney appeared on the 6 June 1841 census in Banwell, Somerset, England , in the household of George Laney and Sebra Laney.²

     Sebra Laney was born in 1823 in Banwell, Somerset, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Laney and Sebra Urch.¹ Sebra Laney was baptized on 16 February 1823 in Banwell, Somerset, England .¹      Sebra Laney, and William Laney, Betsy Laney, Robert Laney, Catherine Laney and Ephraim Laney appeared on the 6 June 1841 census in Banwell, Som, Eng, in the household of George Laney and Sebra Laney.² Sebra married Henry Naish in 1845 in Newport, Glamorganshire, Wales ; Married in the 2nd Quarter vol 26, page 170.³

     Thomas Laney was born in 1850 in Banwell, Somerset, England .¹ He was the son of William Laney and Emma Chillcott.¹      Thomas Laney, and Jane Laney, Anthony Laney and William Laney appeared on the 30 March 1851 census in Banwell, Som, Eng, in the household of William Laney and Emma Laney.² Thomas Laney, and Jane Laney, Anthony Laney, Lavina Laney, James Laney and Daniel Laney appeared on the 7 April 1861 census in Banwell, Som, Eng, in the household of William Laney and Emma Laney.³ Thomas Laney, James Laney, Daniel Laney and Marianne Laney were listed as a household member living with William Laney and Emma Laney, on the 1871 Census in Banwell, Som, Eng.⁴

     William Laney was born in 1817 in Knightcott, Banwell, Somerset, England.¹ He was the son of George Laney and Sebra Urch.¹ William Laney was baptized on 7 September 1817 in Banwell, Som, Eng.¹      William Laney, and Betsy Laney, Robert Laney, Sebra Laney, Catherine Laney and Ephraim Laney appeared on the 6 June 1841 census in Banwell, Somerset, England , in the household of George Laney and Sebra Laney.² William married Emma Chillcott, daughter of James Chillcott, on 15 April 1844 in Banwell, Som, Eng.³
     William Laney and Emma Laney appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Banwell, Som, Eng, also included in the household: Jane Laney, Anthony Laney, Thomas Laney and William Laney.⁴ William Laney and Emma Laney appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Banwell, Som, Eng, also included in the household: Jane Laney, Anthony Laney, Thomas Laney, Lavina Laney, James Laney and Daniel Laney.⁵
William was listed as the head of the family, on the 1871 Census in Banwell, Som, Eng. Emma Laney, Thomas Laney, James Laney, Daniel Laney and Marianne Laney were listed as household members.⁶ William Laney and Emma Laney appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Banwell, Som, Eng.⁷

     William Laney was born in 1847 in Banwell, Somerset, England .¹ He was the son of William Laney and Emma Chillcott.¹      William Laney, and Jane Laney, Anthony Laney and Thomas Laney appeared on the 30 March 1851 census in Banwell, Som, Eng, in the household of William Laney and Emma Laney.¹

      (Unknown Name) Langdon married Ruth Wilbor, daughter of Brownell Wilbor and Eunice (Unknown Name).¹

     Henry Lanphere was born on 15 March 1821 in Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York.² On 27 January 1846, Henry Lanphere married Susan Ann Wilbur, daughter of Thomas Wilbur and Mariam Filkin, in Rock County, Wisconsin.^1,2 Henry Lanphere died on 20 January 1892 in Rock County, Wisconsin, at the age of 70.²

     Emilie Annie "Amalie Emma" Lanz was born on 12 October 1906.² She was the daughter of George Henry Lanz and Mary Koenig. Emilie Annie "Amalie Emma" Lanz was baptized on 21 April 1907 in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stony Hill, Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
On the 1911 Census, Emilie were listed as a daughter in the household of George Henry Lanz and Mary. Also listed in the household was her brother Elmer and George.³ Emilie Annie "Amalie Emma" Lanz died on 28 February 1918 in Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada, at the age of 11.^2,4 Emilie was buried on Sunday, 3 March 1918 in the Stony Hill Cemetery, located in Laird, Saskatchewan , Canada. Tombstone located Row C, grave 3.^2,4

     Anna Barbara "Annie" Lanz was born on 21 October 1871 in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario, Canada.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Johannes "John" Lanz and Catherina Schick. Anna were listed as the daughter of Johannes "John" Lanz on the 1880 Census in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska; Missing from the census is John Conrad Reinwald age 4 grandson to John Lanz. Did the Enumerator just forget to write him down?² Anna Barbara "Annie" Lanz, and Philip Lanz, Mary Elizabeth Lanz, George Henry Lanz, Conrad Lanz and Emillie Lanz appeared on the 2 April 1883 census in in School District No. 43, Jefferson County, Nebraska, in the household of Johannes "John" Lanz; The family is living on land described as Township 4, Section 19, NE portion.⁵ Anna Barbara "Annie" Lanz died on 26 August 1883 in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, at the age of 11 The mortality schedule published in the Pioneer Trail states that Anna was born in Canada, her father was born in Hessen, her mother was born in Bavaria. Anna died from disease of lungs and they resided in the county for 6 years.^6,7

     Johannes "John" Lanz was born on 28 August 1831 in Hessen - Darmstadt, Germany .^2,3


He immigrated to Wellesley, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, arriving circa 1847 from Germany, family story states that John came to Wellesley when he was 16.⁴
     Marriage banns for Johannes "John" Lanz and Catherina Schick were published between January 1855 and July 1855 in Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada.⁵ Between January 1855 and July 1855, Johannes "John" Lanz married Catherina Schick, daughter of John Schick and Catherine Wolf, in Berlin, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. I have not yet determined if Catherine' parents are indeed John and Catherine Schick. The marriage date is based on the birth of their daughter Katherine in April 1856 and the marriage bann..^5,6,7,8
     On 9 March 1859, Johannes "John" Lanz purchased property described as Concession 9 Lot 6, in Normanby, Grey County, Ontario, Canada, The land was purchased from John Martz.⁹


On the 1861 Census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario, Canada,, Johannes was listed as the head of the family. Catherina Lanz, Katharine "Katie" Lanz, Henry Lanz, George Reinmiller and Henry Reinmiller were listed as household members. The census has the surname of the household as LANCE.¹⁰ Johannes's occupation was a Farmer on the census.¹⁰ and the religion of Johannes's household is stated to be Lutheran.¹⁰


On 3 July 1863, Johannes purchased property described as Concession 10 Lot 1 N ½, in Normanby, Grey County, Ontario, Canada, The land was purchased from John Stessmer.¹¹


In 1864, Johannes "John" Lanzowned property described as Concession 9 Lot 14 E1/2, in North Easthope, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. In 1860, John Rymillar owned the W1/2 of the Lot.¹² Johannes "John" Lanz was found on the 1865 tax list in North Easthope, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.¹³
Johannes was listed as the head of the family, on the 1871 Census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario. Catherina Lanz, Katharine "Katie" Lanz, John E Lanz Sr, Philip Lanz, Mary Elizabeth Lanz and George Henry Lanz were listed as household members. Living near the family was Conrad Reinwald and Heinrich Lanz.¹⁴ According to the census, Johannes's occupation was a Farmer¹⁴ and the religion of Johannes's household is stated to be Lutheran.¹⁴
     Johannes and Catherina left dates are based on the marriage of their daughter Katherine and John's appointment as Church secretary. between August 1878 and September 1879 migrating to Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, .⁴ According to Katherine's (his daughter) marriage certificate to Johann Reinwald. dated 13 August 1878, his name was listed as John G.¹ On 8 September 1879, Johannes was the Secretary at the St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Plymouth, Jefferson County, Nebraska.¹⁵ Residing in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, on the 1880 Census, Johannes "John" Lanz was listed as the head of the family and Catherina, his wife. Also living in the household were , his sons, John, Philip, George and Conrad, his daughters, Katharine, Mary, Anna and Emillie, his son-in-law, Johann "John" Reinwald, his granddaughter, Emillie Anne "Millie" Reinwald. Missing from the census is John Conrad Reinwald age 4 grandson to John Lanz. Did the Enumerator just forget to write him down?¹⁶ According to the census, Johannes's occupation was a Farmer.¹⁶ Johannes and Catherina Lanz purchased property described as N ½ SE ¼ Section 19 Township 4 Range 4, in Plymouth, Jefferson County, Nebraska.¹⁷ According to the school census of 2 April 1883, in in School District No. 43, Jefferson County, Nebraska, Philip Lanz, Mary Elizabeth Lanz, George Henry Lanz, Anna Barbara "Annie" Lanz, Conrad Lanz and Emillie Lanz were listed in the household of Johannes "John" Lanz. The family is living on land described as Township 4, Section 19, NE portion.¹⁸ Residing in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, on the 1885 Census, Johannes "John" Lanz was listed as the head of the family and Catherina, his wife. Also living in the household were , his sons, John, Philip, George and Conrad, his daughters, Mary and Emillie, his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lanz. . The census lists John's age as 61.¹⁹ On 31 May 1887, Johannes "John" Lanz and Catherina Lanz sold land to John E Lanz Sr . The property N ½ SE ¼ Section 19 Township 4 Range 4, Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska.¹⁷ Johannes and Catherina Lanz purchased property described as S ½ SE ¼ Section 19 Township 4 Range 4, in Plymouth, Jefferson County, Nebraska.²⁰ On 21 October 1892, Johannes "John" Lanz and Catherina Lanz sold land to Philip Lanz . The property S ½ SE ¼ Section 19 Township 4 Range 4, Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska.²⁰
     In 1894, Johannes was assigned to Supervise the cemetary at St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska.¹⁵ Heowned property described as NE ¼ Section 19 Township 4 Range 4, in Plymouth, Jefferson County, Nebraska.¹⁷ On 28 February 1898, Johannes "John" Lanz sold land to John E Lanz Sr . The property was NE ¼ Section 19 Township 4 Range 4, Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska.²¹ Johannes appeared on the on 11 June 1900 census of Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, in the household of his son John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lanz, his daughter-in-law. Also included in the household were John Eduard Lanz Jr, Anna Barbara Lanz, Clara Maria Emille Lanz and Selma Catharina Lanz.²² Johannes "John" Lanz died on 28 November 1901 in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, at the age of 70.^2,23,4 Johannes's obituary on 30 November 1901 was printed in the The Plymouth News, circulated in Plymouth, Jefferson County, Nebraska.³
Johannes's obituary states:

Johannes was buried on Sunday, 1 December 1901 in the German Cemetery, located in Plymouth, Jefferson County, Nebraska .^7,4 Johannes's obituary on 7 December 1901 was printed in the Jefferson County Journal, circulated in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. Katharine Reinwald, John E Lanz Sr, Philip Lanz, Mary Elizabeth Aebig, George Henry Lanz, Conrad Lanz and Millie Runge were listed as survivors.⁴
Johannes's obituary states:

On 26 February 1903, the estate of Johannes "John" Lanz listed real estate described as W 1/2 of SW 1/4 Section 1 Township 1 Range 2, Republic County, Kansas.²⁴ On 6 March 1903, the estate of Johannes "John" Lanz listed real estate described as Lots 4, 5, & 6 in Block 16, in Lincoln, Lancanster County, Nebraska, the land was located in the Capital Hill Addition.²⁴

     Johannes "John" Lanz was born on 28 July 1855 in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario, Canada.^2,1 He was the son of Heinrich Lanz and Anna Marie Merlau. Johannes "John" Lanz was baptized on 23 September 1855 in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario.¹ He, and Catherina Lanz, Anna Catherine Lanz, Henry Lanz, Elizabeth Lanz and Mary Lanz appeared on the 14 January 1861 census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario, in the household of Henry Lanz and Anna Marie Lanz.³ John Lanz, Catherina Lanz, Anna Catherine Lanz, Henry Lanz, Emma Lanz and Conrad Reinwald were listed as a household member living with Henry Lanz and Anna Marie Lanz, on the 1871 Census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario.⁴ John was listed as a son in the household of Heinrich Lanz on the 4 April 1881 Census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario. Also included was Anna, Emma and Minnie.⁵ On 3 March 1885, John Lanz married Anna Streicker in Wellesley, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.⁶ John Lanz was made Executor of the will of his father, Heinrich Lanz on 17 March 1888 in North Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.⁷ John Lanz died on 7 December 1916 at the age of 61.²

     Katharine "Katie" Lanz was born on 3 April 1856 in Phillipsburg, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.^3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Johannes "John" Lanz and Catherina Schick.^1,2 On the 1861 Census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario, Canada,, Katharine "Katie" Lanz, Henry Lanz, George Reinmiller and Henry Reinmiller were listed as a household member living with Johannes "John" Lanz. The census has the surname of the household as LANCE.⁷ Katharine "Katie" Lanz, John E Lanz Sr, Philip Lanz, Mary Elizabeth Lanz, George Henry Lanz, Conrad Reinwald and Heinrich Lanz were listed as a household member living with Johannes "John" Lanz and Catherina Lanz, on the 1871 Census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario.¹ On 23 July 1878, Katharine "Katie" Lanz married Johann "John" Reinwald, son of Conrad Reinwald and Anna Elisabeth Kircher, in St James' Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wellesley, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. They were married by Rev. John Strempfer. Marriage Certificate has Katherine's Surname spelled as LANTZ. The marriage certificate lists John's mother as Christinia Hafermehl. Anna Elisabeth Habermehl is not the eldest John's mother, as she would only be 11 at the time of his birth. There is some confusion as to whether Conrad married twice or not. (June 2003 This confusion seems to finally be cleared) The Baptism of Kunigunda states that her mother's name is Elizabeth Kircher. Also the marriage certificate of Conrad & Anna Elizabeth supports that there were indeed two wives, both who were named Elizabeth. Johann's baptismal clearly proves that his mother is Anna Elisabeth KIRCHER. The only reason that I think that Johann lists his mother as Christinia Hafermehl is that Anna Elisabeth died when Johann was very young and Elisabeth (Christinia) was the only mother that he knew.^8,6,9,2
Katharine were listed as the daughter of Johannes "John" Lanz on the 1880 Census in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska; Missing from the census is John Conrad Reinwald age 4 grandson to John Lanz. Did the Enumerator just forget to write him down?¹⁰ Katharine was listed as the wife of Johann "John" Reinwald on 3 June 1885 Census in Village of Dewitt, Saline, Nebraska, included in the household is Henry William Reinwald, John Conrad Reinwald, Emillie Anne "Millie" Reinwald, George Henry Reinwald and Anna Margaret Reinwald; The census lists the surname of the household as REYNOLD.¹¹ Katharine was listed as the wife of Johann "John" Reinwald on 1 June 1900 Census in Swanton, Saline, Nebraska, included in the household is Henry William Reinwald, George Henry Reinwald, Anna Margaret Reinwald, Anna Elizabeth Reinwald, Marie Catharine Reinwald, Edith Anna Reinwald and Ella Anna Catharina Miller; Ella's mother Emille died 24 April 1900. John Conrad Reinwald, at the time of the census, is living in Stoney Hill District of Saskatchewan.¹² Katharine Reinwald was mentioned in the obituary of Johannes "John" Lanz on 7 December 1901 in the printed in the Jefferson County Journal, circulated in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska.¹³ Katharine Reinwald and Johann "John" Reinwald immigrated to Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, with her family Anna Elizabeth Reinwald, Edith Anna Reinwald, Marie Catharine Reinwald and Edward Henry Reinwald arriving 1903.¹⁴ Katharine was listed as the wife of Johann "John" Reinwald on 5 July 1906 Census in Sec 26, Twsp 43, Rge 5, 3W Meridian, Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, included in the household is Anna Elizabeth Reinwald, Marie Catharine Reinwald, Edith Anna Reinwald and Edward Henry Reinwald.¹⁴
     Katharine was listed as the wife of Johann "John" Reinwald on 1 June 1911 Census in Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada, included in the household is Marie Catharine Reinwald, Edith Anna Reinwald and Edward Henry Reinwald.¹⁵ Katharine "Katie" Lanz died on 26 February 1927 in Laird, Saskatchewan, at the age of 70.^16,5,6,4 Katharine was buried on Tuesday, 1 March 1927 in the Stony Hill Cemetery, located in Laird, Saskatchewan , Canada.^5,16,4 She was listed as the mother on the Social Security Application of George Henry Reinwald.¹⁷ Katharine "Katie" Lanz was listed as the mother on the Social Security Application of Henry William Reinwald.¹⁸

     Willliam John "Willie" Lanz was born on 25 March 1893 in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska. The Canadian Census list the birthplace as Ontario.^2,3,4,5,6,7 He was the son of Philip Lanz and Anna Zulaf. Willliam appeared on the 11 June 1900 census of Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, in the household of his parents Philip and Anna Zulaf;
Phillip Lanz's Household is next door to his brother George and 9 houses from his older brother John.
Phillip     b. Can     age36
Anna     b. NE     age 30
Ida     b. NE     age 11
William     b. NE     age 7.²
Willie was listed as a son in the household of Philip Lanz on the 5 June 1901 Census in Ebenfeld, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁵ Willie was listed as a son in the household of Philip Lanz on the 5 July 1906 Census in Sec 35, Twsp 43, Rge 5, 3W Meridian, Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. Also included was Ida.⁸ Willliam John "Willie" Lanz was confirmed on 12 April 1908 in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stony Hill, Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁹
Willie was listed as a son in the household of Philip Lanz on the 1 June 1911 Census in Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada. Also included was Ida.¹⁰ On 16 April 1924, Willliam John "Willie" Lanz married Emmaline Emma Schmidt, daughter of George Schmidt and Mathilde (Unknown Name), in Laird, Saskatchewan.^3,11 Willliam John "Willie" Lanz died on 16 January 1978 in Laird, Saskatchewan, at the age of 84.^3,6 Willliam was buried on Friday, 20 January 1978 in the Stony Hill Cemetery, located in Laird, Saskatchewan , Canada. Tombstone located Row G, grave 12a.^3,6

     Alphaeus Phillip Lanz was baptized on 16 August 1887 in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska.¹ He was born on 16 August 1887 in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska.^2,3 He was the son of John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf. Alphaeus Phillip Lanz died on 14 July 1889 in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, at age 1. Alfred dropped dead running out to meet his father.^2,3

     Anna Barbara Lanz was born on 12 December 1891 in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf. Anna Barbara Lanz was baptized on 20 March 1892 in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska.⁴ Anna Barbara appeared on the 11 June 1900 census of Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, in the household of her parents John and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lanz.² Anna Barbara Lanz immigrated to Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, with her parents John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf arriving 1904.⁵ Anna Barbara Lanz was confirmed on 11 June 1905 in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stony Hill, Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁶ On the 5 July 1906 Census, Anna were listed as a daughter in the household of John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth in Sec 26, Twsp 43, Rge 5, 3W Meridian, Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. Also listed in the household was her brother John.⁵
On the 1911 Census, Anna were listed as a daughter in the household of John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth. Also listed in the household was her brother John.⁷ Anna Barbara Lanz emigrated with John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf on 5 March 1912 from Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁸ Anna Barbara Lanz immigrated to Emerson, Minnesota, with her parents John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf, aboard the Great Northern Railway arriving 6 March 1912.⁸ On 11 August 1913, Anna Barbara Lanz married Harvey Johannes Nispel.³ She was naturalized with John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, on 8 January 1919.^9,8 Anna was listed as the wife of Harvey Johannes Nispel on 8 January 1920 Census in 906 No. 8th Steet, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, included in the household is Lavern H. Nispel and Darlene Nispel.¹⁰ Anna was listed as the wife of Harvey Johannes Nispel on 17 April 1930 Census in 1603 West 9th, Hastings, Adams, Nebraska, included in the household is Lavern H. Nispel, Darlene Nispel and Betty Jean Nispel.¹¹ Anna Barbara Lanz died in 1976.¹²

     Anna Catherine Lanz was born on 31 January 1858 in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario, Canada.^2,1 She was the daughter of Heinrich Lanz and Anna Marie Merlau. Anna Catherine Lanz was baptized on 4 April 1858 in Evangelical Lutheran Church, Philipsburg, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.¹ She, and Catherina Lanz, John Lanz, Henry Lanz, Elizabeth Lanz and Mary Lanz appeared on the 14 January 1861 census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario, in the household of Henry Lanz and Anna Marie Lanz.³ Anna Catherine Lanz, Catherina Lanz, John Lanz, Henry Lanz, Emma Lanz and Conrad Reinwald were listed as a household member living with Henry Lanz and Anna Marie Lanz, on the 1871 Census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario.⁴ On the 4 April 1881 Census, Anna were listed as a daughter in the household of Heinrich Lanz and Anna in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario. Also listed in the household was her brother John and Henry.⁵ Anna Catherine Lanz was mentioned in the will of her father Heinrich Lanz on 17 March 1888 in North Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.⁶

     Baby Boy Lanz died on 25 December 1919 in Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada, at the age of 0.¹ He was born on 25 December 1919 in Laird, Saskatchewan.¹ Baby was buried after 25 December 1919 in the Stony Hill Cemetery, located in Laird, Saskatchewan , Canada. Tombstone located Row C, grave 15.¹ He was the son of Conrad Lanz and Rosa Prediger.

     Catherina Lanz was born on 2 October 1851 in Ontario, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Heinrich Lanz and Anna Marie Merlau. Catherina Lanz, and John Lanz, Anna Catherine Lanz, Henry Lanz, Elizabeth Lanz and Mary Lanz appeared on the 14 January 1861 census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Henry Lanz and Anna Marie Lanz.² Catherina Lanz, John Lanz, Anna Catherine Lanz, Henry Lanz, Emma Lanz and Conrad Reinwald were listed as a household member living with Henry Lanz and Anna Marie Lanz, on the 1871 Census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario.³ On 19 March 1876, Catherina Lanz married Valentine Knechtel in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario.¹ She was mentioned in the will of her father Heinrich Lanz on 17 March 1888 in North Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.⁴ Catherina Lanz died on 19 October 1940 in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario, at the age of 89.¹

     Clara Maria Emille Lanz was born on 30 November 1895 in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf. Clara Maria Emille appeared on the 11 June 1900 census of Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, in the household of her parents John and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lanz.⁴ Clara Maria Emille Lanz immigrated to Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, with her parents John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf arriving 1904.⁵ On the 5 July 1906 Census, Clara were listed as a daughter in the household of John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth in Sec 26, Twsp 43, Rge 5, 3W Meridian, Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. Also listed in the household was her brother John.⁵ Clara Maria Emille Lanz was confirmed on 28 August 1910 in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stony Hill, Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁶
On the 1911 Census, Clara were listed as a daughter in the household of John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth. Also listed in the household was her brother John.⁷ Clara Maria Emille Lanz emigrated with John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf on 5 March 1912 from Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁸ Clara Maria Emille Lanz immigrated to Emerson, Minnesota, with her parents John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf, aboard the Great Northern Railway arriving 6 March 1912.⁸ On 24 March 1918, Clara Maria Emille Lanz married Otto F. C. Heiliger, son of Henry Heiliger and Phillapina Hoppler, in Ev. Friedeus Church, Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska.^9,3 She was naturalized with John E Lanz Sr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zulaf in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, on 8 January 1919.^10,8 Clara Maria Emille Lanz died on 13 March 1919 in Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, at the age of 23 Clara and her unborn child died in the flu epidemic during WWI.^11,12,3

     Conrad Lanz was born on 3 May 1874 in Hamburg, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The Canadian Census list the birthdate as 13 May 1874.^1,2,3 He was the son of Johannes "John" Lanz and Catherina Schick. Conrad were listed as the son of Johannes "John" Lanz on the 1880 Census in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska; Missing from the census is John Conrad Reinwald age 4 grandson to John Lanz. Did the Enumerator just forget to write him down?⁴ Conrad Lanz, and Philip Lanz, Mary Elizabeth Lanz, George Henry Lanz, Anna Barbara "Annie" Lanz and Emillie Lanz appeared on the 2 April 1883 census in in School District No. 43, Jefferson County, Nebraska, in the household of Johannes "John" Lanz; The family is living on land described as Township 4, Section 19, NE portion.⁵ Conrad were listed as the son of Johannes "John" Lanz on the 1885 Census in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska; . The census lists John's age as 61.⁶ Conrad Lanz immigrated to Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, arriving 1887.^7,8,3 He was confirmed in 1888 in the St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Plymouth, Jefferson County, Nebraska.⁹ On the 1901 census , Conrad Lanz was listed as the head of the family living in Ebenfeld, Saskatchewan, Canada.³ He was mentioned in the obituary of Johannes "John" Lanz on 7 December 1901 in the printed in the Jefferson County Journal, circulated in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska.¹⁰ On 8 August 1902, Conrad Lanz was living on the homestead in SW ¼, Sec 34, twp 43, R5W, 3rd PM, Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹¹ On 7 April 1904, Conrad Lanz married Rosa Prediger in Rosthern, Saskatchewan.^7,12 On the 1906 census , Conrad Lanz was listed as the head of the family living at Sec 34, Twsp 43, Rge 5, 3W Meridian in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. Also included in the household: Roy Conrad Lanz, Lillie Lanz and Ernest Reinmiller.¹³
     On the 1911 census in Laird, Saskatchewan, Canada,, Conrad was listed as the head of the family and Rosa, his wife. Also included in the household: Roy Conrad Lanz, Lillian Emma Lanz, Ella Maria Lanz, Magdalena M. Katherine Lanz and Ernest Reinmiller.¹⁴ Conrad Lanz died on 29 January 1950 in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, at the age of 75.¹ Taken from the Story of Rosthern:
Conrad Lanz was born in North-East Hope, Bruce County, Stratford, Ontario, on May 3, 1874, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lanz. When still a small boy, his parents, with their family, moved to Plymouth, Nebraska, U.S.A. Here Conrad received his education and spent his young manhood. It was here, too, that he was confirmed in the faith of his parents and continued to be a member of the Faith Lutheran Church until his last. He was faithful and generous in the support of his church.
In 1899 he came to Canada to settle in the Stoney Hill district near Laird, where he homesteaded. He was married to Rosa Prediger on April 7, 1904. Their marriage was blessed with nine children of which four predeceased him. His resourcefulness and perseverance as a farmer proved itself in time, as he built up a very fine farm which he still owned at the time of his death.
In the early fall of 1919, Mr. and Mrs. Lanz, as a relatively young couple, moved to Rosthern to retire. Mr. Lanz, however, kept busy looking after his farming interests until a few years before his death, when he developed diabetes. He died on January 29, 1950, at home in Rosthern.
He was survived by his widow, Rosa; three sons, Roy of Codette, Saskatchewan; Arthur of Nipawin, Saskatchewan; and Walter of the Pacific Coast; and two daughters, Mrs. Lilian Mitchell of Prince Albert, and Mrs. Edith Loeppky of Calgary, Alberta.⁷

     Elizabeth Lanz was born circa 1847 in Ontario, Canada.² She was the daughter of Heinrich Lanz and Anna Marie Merlau. Elizabeth Lanz, and Catherina Lanz, John Lanz, Anna Catherine Lanz, Henry Lanz and Mary Lanz appeared on the 14 January 1861 census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario, Canada, in the household of Henry Lanz and Anna Marie Lanz.³ On 24 December 1876, Elizabeth Lanz married Henry Paff Sr. in Phillipsburg, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.^1,4 Elizabeth was listed as the wife of Henry Paff Sr. on 4 April 1881 Census in North Easthope, Perth, Ontario.² Elizabeth Paff was mentioned in the will of her father Heinrich Lanz on 17 March 1888 in North Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.⁵

     Elmer Heinrich Lanz was born on 21 February 1900 in Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska. 1901 Canadian census lists his birthplace as the Northwest Territories. It also list him as a female.^2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of George Henry Lanz and