[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Gass family

[Patricia]

Ignatz Gass b. 15 Feb 1874 in Rastadt, Russia (parent's names said to be Francis Gass & Katherine Reinhart) m. Katherine Schmidt 10 Nov 1896 in Russia. Their first two children Jacob & Anastasia were born in Rastadt and their next child was born on the boat Frankfurt when they were on their way to Henrietta, Texas. According to the ship manifest they were travelling to Ignatz's brother-in-law Michael Lerner.

The Gass family increased by two more children in Henrietta before they relocated to Fox Valley, Saskatchewan, Canada. Once there Ignatz and Katherine had 5 more children.

Their eldest son Jacob married Anna Marie Lerner in Fox Valley.
Their daughter Anastasia married Jacob Anton in Fox Valley.

Ignatz and Katherine again relocated to Hythe, Alberta.

Ignatz had a sister Veronica who married Hermonious Phof and they too immigrated to Texas.

Siblings of Ignatz's  were possibly Jacob, Mary Eve, Natelle and Elizabeth. I have no information on any of them.

I know there was also a Theresia Gass in Fox Valley married to an Anton Frey but I don't know the connection to Ignatz.

That is the summary of the Gass family. I have Ignatz naturalization papers for the States. I have found them on the censuses and am curious what else can be located for Rastadt in Russia.

I have some photos - one of Ignatz with his brother Jacob in military uniform, I am also curious to find out if there is anything to be found military wise.

I will be sending more family summaries as I get a chance.
Patricia