Franz Ratz (abt. 1839 - 1916)

Born about 1839 in Königreich Sachsen, Deutscher Bund

Husband of Marie Louise (Arste) Ratz — married 14 May 1867 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

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Biography

Franz Ratz was born about 1839 in Saxony, Germany.
He was the son of Johann Ratz and Rosine Steinhardt.

Emigration to America

According to census data he arrived in America ca 1866. His name sometimes changed into "Francis" or "Frank" for better adaption to the English language.

Marriage: He married Marie Louise Arste 1867 in Manhatten, New York. ^{[1] [2]}

From this marriage the following children are known (out of 7 according to census):

1. Anna Ratz; born ca 1867 in New York
2. Katharina "Katty" Ratz; born ca 1871 in New York; married to Mr. Wardhauf? (widowed in 1900)
3. Charles Ratz; born ca 1873 in New York; became a blacksmith
4. Maria "Mary" G. Ratz; born ca 1876 in New York
5. Hattie Ratz; born ca 1879 in New York

In the 1870 census Frank (age 32), Typesetter, was in New York Ward 10 District 4 (2nd Enum), New York, New York.^[3]

In the 1880 census Franz (age 42), Compositor, was the married head of household in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States.^[4]

In the 1892 census Franz (age 53) was in Brooklyn, Kings.^[5]

In the 1900 census Frank (age 59) was the married head of household in Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings, New York.^[6]

In the 1905 census Frank (age 66) was the head of household in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States.^[7]

In the 1910 census Franz (age 71), Compositor, was the married head of household in Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings, New York, United States.^[8]

He died on 28 Apr 1916.

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "New York, New York, U.S., Extracted Marriage Index, 1866-1937"
   Index to New York City Marriages, 1866-1937. Indices prepared by the Italian Genealogical Group and the German Genealogy Group, and used with permission of the New York City Department of Records/Municipal Archives; Certificate Number: 2560
   Ancestry Record 9105 #822898 (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Mary Arste marriage to Francis Ratz on 14 May 1867 in Manhattan, New York, USA.
2. ↑ Marriage: "New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s"
   Genealogical Research Library, comp. New York City, Marriages, 1600s-1800s. For specific source information see the publication information listed with each entry. Many of the source documents are available in the Genealogical Research Library collection. Many of the records may also be found on microfilm at the Family History Library; Certificate Number: 2560
   Ancestry Record 7854 #67085 (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Mary Arste marriage to Francis Ratz in 1867 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
3. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: New York Ward 10 District 4 (2nd Enum), New York, New York; Roll: M593_1024; Page: 147A
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #30729695 (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Frank Ratz (32), Typesetter, in New York Ward 10 District 4 (2nd Enum), New York, New York. Born in Deutschland.
4. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 844; Page: 423B; Enumeration District: 063
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #2646194 (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Franz Ratz (42), married, Compositor, head of household in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA. Born in Saxony.
5. ↑ 1892 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1892"
   1892 New York State Census. New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. New York State Library, Albany, NY
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 3212 #2110744 (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Franz Ratz (53) in Brooklyn, Kings. Born in Germany.
6. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings, New York; Roll: 1060; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0379
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #48742689 (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Frank Ratz (59), married head of household in Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings, New York. Born in Germany.
7. ↑ 1905 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1905"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 12 E.D. 25; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 25
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7364 #813510 (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Frank Ratz (66) head of household in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA. Born in Germany.
8. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_971; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0552; FHL microfilm: 1374984
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #17899908 (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Franz Ratz (71), married, Compositor, head of household in Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings, New York, USA. Born in Germany.