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James Herman Reiss

James Herman Reiss

Male 1881 - 1966  (84 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Herman ReissJames Herman Reiss was born on 12 Dec 1881 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky (son of Anthony Winschel Reiss and Mary Walker Posey); died on 28 Jun 1966 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, California.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Insurance

    Notes:

    From his office stationary:

    J. Herman Reiss
    Insurance
    1260 "M" Street
    Fresno 21, California
    Telephone AM 6-0671

    James married Marie Jeanette Crim on 17 Oct 1907 in Fresno, Fresno County, California. Marie (daughter of Lemuel Crim and Mary Ella Head) was born on 2 Aug 1873 in Iowa; died on 29 May 1934 in Fresno, Fresno County, California at Burnett Sanitarium; was buried in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Dorothy Elizabeth Reiss was born on 30 Oct 1909 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; died on 24 Nov 2000 in San Francisco, California; was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California; Sec F, Division C, Grave #49.

    James married Gladys Bartholomew on 22 Oct 1937 in San Francisco, California. Gladys was born on 19 Jun 1893 in Seattle, King County, Washington; died on 16 Dec 1949 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet]

    James married Dorothy Marie "DeeDee" Crim. Dorothy (daughter of Adam T Crim and Iowa "Ida" Dulcenia Martin) was born on 27 Dec 1901 in Seattle, King County, Washington; died on 2 Dec 1976 in Seattle, King County, Washington; was buried in Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King County, Washington. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Anthony Winschel ReissAnthony Winschel Reiss was born on 24 Jan 1857 in Clermont County, Ohio (son of Joseph Dionysius Reiss and Elisabeth Winschel); died on 15 Mar 1928 in Montrose, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno County, California, Lot W27 Block 7, Laural Hill Section.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Cooper

    Anthony married Mary Walker Posey. Mary (daughter of James Monroe Posey and Lorinda Monfort) was born on 24 Jul 1856 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 17 Sep 1914 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno CA, W 27 Block 7, Laural Hill Section. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Walker PoseyMary Walker Posey was born on 24 Jul 1856 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky (daughter of James Monroe Posey and Lorinda Monfort); died on 17 Sep 1914 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno CA, W 27 Block 7, Laural Hill Section.

    Notes:

    Rice, Anthony, age 23; 1st marriage; Cooper; b. Clermont Co., OH; Father
    b. Germany; and Mary W. Posey, age 23, 1st marriage; 27 Apr 1880. Place:
    John Dowling's, Bond: A.B. James, J.B. Laughlin; Witness: John B.
    Laughlin, Annie M. Laughlin; Minister: A.J. Beasley/beady. Book I,
    180-181.

    Children:
    1. 1. James Herman Reiss was born on 12 Dec 1881 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 28 Jun 1966 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, California.
    2. William Albert Reiss was born on 3 Jul 1884 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 2 Jan 1979 in Santa Cruz County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno County, California, Lot W27 Block 7, Laural Hill Section.
    3. Joseph Adam Reiss was born on 7 Dec 1886 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 2 Nov 1976 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, California Blk 5, Sec 711, Grave 5.
    4. Fred Posey Reiss was born on 15 Dec 1889 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 4 Mar 1969 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, California, Burial Mar 7, 1968. Grave 10, Lot 28, Block 5, West Perpetual.
    5. Eloise Mary Reiss was born on 6 Aug 1893 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 27 Oct 1981 in Santa Cruz County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno County, California, Lot W27 Block 7, Laural Hill Section.
    6. Thomas Hubert Reiss was born on 10 Aug 1898 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 28 May 1977 in Alameda County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California, Plot 76, Grave # 2826.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph Dionysius Reiss was born on 8 Sep 1810 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany (son of Laurentis "Lorenz" Reiss and Maria Catharina Gebhard); died in Apr 1886 in Clermont County, Ohio.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Grocer in 1860, Saloon Keeper in 1880

    Notes:

    Immigrants from Jockgrim

    Name: Josef Dionys Reiss
    Year: 1841
    Place: America
    Family Members: Wife Elisabetha Wunschel; Daughter Katharina
    Source Publication Code: 7140
    Primary Immigrant: Reiss, Josef Dionys
    Source Bibliography: RASIMUS, HANS. Auswanderer aus Jockgrim im 19. Jahrhundert. (Schriften zur Wanderungsgeschichte der Pfaelzer, 29. Beitraege zur Heimatgeschichte, Schriftenreihe des Landkreises Germersheim, vol. 1.) Kaiserslautern: n.p., 1980. 416p.
    Page: 251

    Joseph married Elisabeth Winschel. Elisabeth (daughter of George Michael Wuenschel (Winschel) and Maria Elisabeth Bauer) was born on 18 Jan 1818 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany; died on 23 Aug 1898 in New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio; was buried in St. Peters Cemtery, New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elisabeth Winschel was born on 18 Jan 1818 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany (daughter of George Michael Wuenschel (Winschel) and Maria Elisabeth Bauer); died on 23 Aug 1898 in New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio; was buried in St. Peters Cemtery, New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio.

    Notes:

    alt spellings: Wunschel, Wuenstel

    Buried:
    No visible marker

    Died:
    From the T P White Funeral Records 1889 - 1925:

    #3393 Mrs Elizabeth Reisz d. 23 Aug 1898 in New Richmond, OH, aged 80y-7m-5d, buried St Peters Cemetery

    Children:
    1. Katherina "Kate" Reiss was born on 13 Jan 1840 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany; died on 22 Jul 1899 in New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio.
    2. John Reiss was born in 1843 in Iowa.
    3. Eva Rosina Reiss was born on 26 Jun 1845 in Indiana; died on 9 Dec 1927 in Clermont County, Ohio; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio.
    4. Margaret Reiss was born in 1848 in Iowa.
    5. George Reiss was born on 18 May 1852 in New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio; died on 22 Apr 1914 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.
    6. John Adam Reiss was born on 30 Oct 1854 in Ohio; died on 15 Jan 1913 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.
    7. 2. Anthony Winschel Reiss was born on 24 Jan 1857 in Clermont County, Ohio; died on 15 Mar 1928 in Montrose, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno County, California, Lot W27 Block 7, Laural Hill Section.
    8. Joseph Reiss was born in 1863 in New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio; died on 19 Jun 1885 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

  3. 6.  James Monroe PoseyJames Monroe Posey was born on 21 Sep 1832 in Anderson County, Kentucky (son of Jeremiah Buckley Posey and Lucretia Walker); died on 13 Dec 1907 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: County Clerk 1866-1870, Lawyer & Judge 1890-1893, Stamp Deputy

    Notes:

    FROM: HISTORY OF ANDERSON COUNTY - BOOK 2

    Admitted to pratice law May 3, 1855. Judge Posey also taught school in his younger years. He entered politics in 1867, He was deputy clerk for eight years, he also served as Superintendent of Schools in the county. In 1892 he was stamp deputy under Cleveland for four years and was County Judge for 10 years. Judge Posey was the first man in the south to defeat a Confederate soldier for office, winning over Capt. W.E. Bell who was just back from war.

    FROM: HISTORY OF ANDERSON COUNTY

    On the 21st day of November, 1870 was amoung others named "Trustees of the Baptist Church of Jesus Christ commonly known as the United Baptist" in Lawrenceburg Main & Madison (Lot no 31 on plot map) was destoyed by high winds and later burned down in January 1924. Rebuilt in modern style

    Listed as inlisted in Anderson County Militia 1865-1869 as Posey, J.M.

    History of Anderson County Book I & II
    County Clerk JM Posey 1866-1870
    Judges J.M. Posey 1890-1893

    History of Anderson County Judges:
    James M. Posey 1878
    J.M. Posey 1882
    J.M. Posey 1893
    J.M. Posey Resigned, appointed stamp deputy 1893

    Anderson County Kentucky Militia 1865-1869

    James married Lorinda Monfort on 11 Sep 1855 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky. Lorinda (daughter of David W Monfort and Mary Cook) was born on 25 Apr 1835 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 6 Feb 1893 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Section 4, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Lorinda MonfortLorinda Monfort was born on 25 Apr 1835 in Shelby County, Kentucky (daughter of David W Monfort and Mary Cook); died on 6 Feb 1893 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Section 4, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Anderson County, Kentucky
    Marriages 1831-1875' Compiled by Robt.P. Moore; Distributed by Nelson
    County Genealogical Round Table PO Box 409, Bardstown, KY 40004

    James M. Posey, 23, b., res. Anderson Co., - Lorrinda F. Monfort, 20, b.
    Shelby Co., res. Anderson Co., 11 Sept. 1855 at David Monfort's.
    (Consent) father David W. Monfort, (Surety) C.H. Fenwick, (Married by)
    JH Walker. Book B, 246.

    Notes:

    James M. Posey, 23, b., res. Anderson Co. - Lorinda F. Monfort, 20, b.
    Shelby Co., res. Anderson Co., 11 Sep 1855 at David Montfort's. (C)
    father David W. Monfort, (S) C.H. Fenwick, (M) JH Walker.

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Walker Posey was born on 24 Jul 1856 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 17 Sep 1914 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno CA, W 27 Block 7, Laural Hill Section.
    2. William Horace Posey was born on 17 Jun 1858 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 22 Mar 1925 in Franklin County, Kentucky; was buried in Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky.
    3. Owen Bredkenridge Posey was born about 1859 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died about 1859 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky.
    4. Lucretia Posey was born on 28 Sep 1862 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 9 Nov 1942 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Belmont Memorial, Fresno, Fresno County, California Blk 7, Sec 305, Grave 4.
    5. James Albert Posey was born on 6 Sep 1865 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 16 Oct 1956 in Franklin County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4.
    6. Laura Eloise Posey was born on 21 May 1868 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 9 Dec 1960 in Fresno County, California; was buried in Belmont Memorial, Fresno, Fresno County, California Blk 17, Sec 512, Grave 3.
    7. Edward M Posey was born in 1872 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 22 Jan 1953 in Cook County, Illinois.
    8. Charles Rowland Posey was born on 19 Dec 1874 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 4 Jun 1928 in Baltimore City, Maryland; was buried in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Pikesville, Baltimore County, Maryland.
    9. Thomas Hubert Posey was born on 9 Feb 1877 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 17 Aug 1957 in Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Laurentis "Lorenz" Reiss was born on 12 May 1772 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany (son of Johannes Stephan Reiss and Barbara Gebhartin).

    Laurentis married Maria Catharina Gebhard. Maria (daughter of Joannis Gebhard and Maria Ursulae Rombsin) was born on 18 Sep 1775 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Maria Catharina Gebhard was born on 18 Sep 1775 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany (daughter of Joannis Gebhard and Maria Ursulae Rombsin).
    Children:
    1. Francis Reis was born on 7 Jul 1803 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany; died before 1815.
    2. Laurentis Reis was born on 2 Jan 1805 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany.
    3. Martin Reis was born on 15 Mar 1808 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany.
    4. 4. Joseph Dionysius Reiss was born on 8 Sep 1810 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany; died in Apr 1886 in Clermont County, Ohio.
    5. Eva Catherina Reis was born on 14 May 1813 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany.
    6. Francis Reis was born on 17 Oct 1815 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany.

  3. 10.  George Michael Wuenschel (Winschel) was born on 31 Oct 1786 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany (son of Petri Winschel and Eva Catharina Werlinger); died on 15 May 1850 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany.

    George married Maria Elisabeth Bauer on 29 Jan 1816 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany. Maria (daughter of Francisci Bauer and Margaretha Schloss) was born on 8 Oct 1797 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany; died on 2 Mar 1854 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria Elisabeth Bauer was born on 8 Oct 1797 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany (daughter of Francisci Bauer and Margaretha Schloss); died on 2 Mar 1854 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany.

    Notes:

    Possible christening record Oct 8 1797 father Frantz Baur

    Children:
    1. 5. Elisabeth Winschel was born on 18 Jan 1818 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany; died on 23 Aug 1898 in New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio; was buried in St. Peters Cemtery, New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio.
    2. Johannes Adam Wuenschel was born on 13 Jan 1833 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany; died on 16 May 1907 in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri.
    3. Joseph Wuenschel was born on 12 Nov 1836 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany.
    4. Francisca Wuenschel was born on 3 Jan 1841 in Jockgrim, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany.

  5. 12.  Jeremiah Buckley Posey was born in 1808 in Anderson County, Kentucky (son of James Posey and Sarah Buckley); was buried in Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer

    Notes:

    The British Invasion: Private in Capt. Burgess' co, 43rd rgt
    Jeremiah was from one of the leading families in Virginia, migrated to Anderson County in the early days of formation and was appointed "Captain of Patrol" in Lawrenceburg.

    Jeremiah married Lucretia Walker in 1824 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky. Lucretia (daughter of Randolph Walker and Polly Hoblett) was born in 1810 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died before 1837 in Clay County, Missouri. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Lucretia Walker was born in 1810 in Anderson County, Kentucky (daughter of Randolph Walker and Polly Hoblett); died before 1837 in Clay County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Her fathers's will dated Jun 37, 1837 notes her as deceased.
    it does provide for her children.

    Children:
    1. Mary Walker Posey was born in 1831 in Kentucky; died on 23 Sep 1854 in Carroll County, Kentucky.
    2. 6. James Monroe Posey was born on 21 Sep 1832 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 13 Dec 1907 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4.

  7. 14.  David W MonfortDavid W Monfort was born on 12 Dec 1806 in Henry County, Kentucky (son of Francis Henry Monfort and Mary Polly Banta); died on 10 Apr 1883 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Clayvillage Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayvillage, Shelby County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Carpenter

    David married Mary Cook on 24 Sep 1832 in Shelby County, Kentucky. Mary (daughter of Seth Cook and Frances Wilcoxson) was born in 1809 in Kentucky; died on 6 Aug 1890 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Clayvillage Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayvillage, Shelby County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary CookMary Cook was born in 1809 in Kentucky (daughter of Seth Cook and Frances Wilcoxson); died on 6 Aug 1890 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Clayvillage Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayvillage, Shelby County, Kentucky.
    Children:
    1. James Francis Monfort was born in Jun 1833 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 25 Nov 1920 in Bexar County, Texas.
    2. 7. Lorinda Monfort was born on 25 Apr 1835 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 6 Feb 1893 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Section 4, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
    3. Israel Christopher Monfort was born in Aug 1838 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died in 1920 in Cole, McClain County, Oklahoma.
    4. Martha Jane "Jennie" Monfort was born on 3 May 1844 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died in 1927.
    5. William Berry Monfort was born on 17 Oct 1846 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 31 Oct 1930 in Oklahoma.
    6. Nancy Elizabeth Monfort was born on 16 Nov 1852 in Salt River, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 10 Feb 1901 in Shelby County, Kentucky.



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