OUR FAMILY STORY
Our family,
across generations.
The Lauermann · Lezer Family Archive follows German, East Prussian, Polish, Irish, and American family lines while keeping documented facts separate from probable links, research leads, and family memory.
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THE FAMILY AT A GLANCE
A family history we can keep building together.
Each page brings together what we know, what has been passed down, and the records we still hope to find.
See what we are looking forLauermann
Charles Joseph → John → Peter → Peter II, with the 1794 baptism search at the center of the European story.
RESEARCH LEADLezer / Grabinski
Anamae’s American bridge, Fred Lezer, Anna Grabinski, and the Kurkau–Neidenburg question.
DOCUMENTED SERVICEEdward J. Lauermann
Navy service, railroad work, and both sides of his family story.
FAMILY PROFILEAnamae Lezer Lauermann
Her work, church life, and the Lezer family of Sauk Rapids.
HOW FAR BACK?
Documented anchors and active leads.
| Line | Earliest documented anchor | Earliest research lead | Next decisive record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauermann | Peter Lauermann II, reported b. 1794 | Nicolaus / Nicolas Peter, c. 1702 | 1794 Wadern-area Catholic baptism |
| Lezer / Grabinski | Anamae Lezer, 1928–2026 | Fred Lezer, c. 1881 | European birthplace and parentage bridge |
| Spoo / Grossmann / Freywald | Anne Katherine Grossmann, 1862–1937 | Richardus / Richard Spoo, c. 1756 | Parish and locality evidence |
| Brennan / Walsh / Warren | Margaret Cecile Brennan, 1895–1976 | James Warren, 1682–? | Proof or disproof of tree-only extension |
FAMILY STORIES
One family story, with many branches.
Follow each branch through the people, places, and records that connect it.
