Prince/Printz Family History
From "Brentz" in Duehren, Germany to "Printz" in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia to "Prince" in Ohio and Beyond
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FYI, the most common question we get is along the lines of "is my great great grandpa Prince part of this line"? The general answer is "odds are not " as I explain in this blog post, so it might be worth you checking that out first.
One quick way to check if someone is in this family tree is via the Geni.com webpage with the ffamily tree of Johan Philip Brentz, who was the first American male of this line to come from Germany to America. Cut and paste "http://www.geni.com/people/Johan-Brentz-Sr/6000000007938436776" into your browser or search engine or search for names on that site.
Because of guestbook spammers, I unfortunately have learned that I have to ask people to register as a guest before they can post something. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Finally, note that you should be careful in choosing what names or other personal information you post here about yourself or others, particularly of any living family members, since we live in an age where bad actors may unfortunately use information like this posted on the internet.
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Victor
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Hi, I am not sure if I am from George Printz line but my relatives with the last name Printz are from Virginia. My 4th Great Grandfather was Leonard Printz. I am not sure if any relation?
Hi, I am not sure if I am from George Printz line but my relatives with the last name Printz are from Virginia. My 4th Great Grandfather was Leonard Printz. I am not sure if any relation?
Thanks to everyone who has visited and left a comment. I run this website as a hobby, so forgive me if I donâ??t get to it that often. If you have a question about whether you are related to this family line, please check other sites like ancestry.com, geni.com, and findagrave.com and see what you find there first. It is not that easy for me to search the book Charles Printz Sr left me. Thanks for all your support. If you would like to add a story or photos to this site, email me and show me your link, and I may post it as a guest blog on the website. All the best to you! - Victor (victorprince.com)
Victor,
Have you or any other site members done genetic testing to understand the differences between the various branches of the Printz/Prince lines? It would be both interesting and helpful for the people who ask "is my great great grandpa Prince part of this line?" I might actually have a great great grandpa Prince and I know what his Y DNA haplogroup and genetic markers are, but I don't know who he is.
Thank you,
Lee
Have you or any other site members done genetic testing to understand the differences between the various branches of the Printz/Prince lines? It would be both interesting and helpful for the people who ask "is my great great grandpa Prince part of this line?" I might actually have a great great grandpa Prince and I know what his Y DNA haplogroup and genetic markers are, but I don't know who he is.
Thank you,
Lee
I am so glad I came across some old notes where I had this website written down. My 4x great-grandmother, Eve, was George Prince's daughter. She married Philip Shaffer, son of Jacob who is mentioned in your blog about Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. I live in Luray, in the same place my ancestors have for over 200 years and am more than willing to help anyone with any questions.
Hi all! I've been researching my family history for years. This caught my attention because I found I am directly descended from the Johann Brent's mentioned here. So I guess I have some distant relatives here? Thanks for a great site.
Thanks, Victor. I am a member and will be checking for information as I find whare I belong in the Printz family.
While doing research on my Griffith family, I found that my 5th great grandmother was Elizabeth Printz the grand daughter of Johan P Bentz (Printz/Prince). Finding this website is good now that I am related to the Printz/Prince family. I was born and raised in Shenandoah, Page County, Virginia.
Naomi Yount Byler says...
Hello everyone! So happy to find this site. Johann Philipp Brentz is my 7th Great Grandfather (also descended from Gottlieb Printz, Abraham Printz, John Printz, Caroline Printz, etc.). I will be visiting the Luray, Virginia area soon and was wondering if there are any landmarks or places I could visit in relation to this family history. Thank you!
Hi Naomi, my cousin Ed Broyles, lives in Harrisonburg is a member here and is very interested in genealogy, he might be able to help. I still have some relatives in Luray but not sure they could help you. The library in town has quite a bit of information about the family. Your genealogy path may include Sours or Somers surnames. If so, you will see a picture on the Skyland Dr at Meadowlands of Sam Sours, the first postmaster to deliver mail from one side of the mountain to the other. Enjoy Luray, my mom's birthplace and a place I love.
Very well done site, looking forward to learning more about my history!
Hello Naomi! I?m glad you found the site. Enjoy your visit to the Luray VA area. Here is a map of the family sites - https://www.princefamilyhistory.com/mapsoffamilysites.htm
The Page County library?s genealogical section is worth visiting too.
This website is also useful if you want to see a grave in He cemeteries there, where there should be lots of Printz?s from this line.
Good luck and post a note to me if you see anything interesting!
Victor Prince
www.victorprince.com
The Page County library?s genealogical section is worth visiting too.
This website is also useful if you want to see a grave in He cemeteries there, where there should be lots of Printz?s from this line.
Good luck and post a note to me if you see anything interesting!
Victor Prince
www.victorprince.com
Naomi Yount Byler says...
Hello everyone! So happy to find this site. Johann Philipp Brentz is my 7th Great Grandfather (also descended from Gottlieb Printz, Abraham Printz, John Printz, Caroline Printz, etc.). I will be visiting the Luray, Virginia area soon and was wondering if there are any landmarks or places I could visit in relation to this family history. Thank you!
Hello everyone! So happy to find this site. Johann Philipp Brentz is my 7th Great Grandfather (also descended from Gottlieb Printz, Abraham Printz, John Printz, Caroline Printz, etc.). I will be visiting the Luray, Virginia area soon and was wondering if there are any landmarks or places I could visit in relation to this family history. Thank you!
Victor,
Thanks for this wonderful resource. It has been a huge help in my genealogy research. Johann Philipp Brentz is my 5x great grandfather. I descend from Godfrey - Magdalena m. William Carleton - Esther Carleton m. George Washingon Short my great great grandfather. I am just another cousin reaching out to introduce myself.
Caryl
Thanks for this wonderful resource. It has been a huge help in my genealogy research. Johann Philipp Brentz is my 5x great grandfather. I descend from Godfrey - Magdalena m. William Carleton - Esther Carleton m. George Washingon Short my great great grandfather. I am just another cousin reaching out to introduce myself.
Caryl
Steve says...Hi Steve, did you ever get an answer to this? If not, please let me know and I will help you. I am currently a registrar for a DAR chapter in Woodstock, VA. You would need to contact a registrar close to where you live. I can help you locate the chapter you need for DAR. Nonna
My Daughter has expressed an interest in becoming a member of DAR...and my sons also have interest in SAR...Are there any "family" members who are currently members...it would be helpful to know their names and associated chapters to help with application
My Daughter has expressed an interest in becoming a member of DAR...and my sons also have interest in SAR...Are there any "family" members who are currently members...it would be helpful to know their names and associated chapters to help with application
victor, hi I love the site. im hoping you can help me. I looking for information on gertrude printz she immigrated from germany. her father was peter printz. she married a theodore koenig. what ive seen about them is they lived in around chester pa. thanks theresa koenig
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mike printz
8:05 PM on December 7, 2014
Just wanted to say hello and thank you. I'll revisit again soon.
I just turned off the requirement that you become a site member to post a comment in the guestbook. I had to do that due to guestbook spammers, but will test turning it off for a while to see if I still need to do it.
Nice job updating the Prince/Printz Family History website!
Denise - if you would like to share scans / pictures of that family content on this site, let me know. You can send me an email via the Contact Us link. - Victor
Denise Woolf says...
Hi Donna - I have bible pages from Jacob Prince's bible. It has entries for Hannah Jane Prince and Dilliard Trowbridge. The oldest entry is Godfre Prince died November 1, 1840 in his 92nd year of life. I'm not sure how to hook up and get you images from the bible. If I can find a main page of genealogy on this site, I can perhaps upload images there. I'm still meandering through and looking at the organization.
Thanks for the note Carol. I just posted a reply on the blog page of this site. Enjoy.
carol fox says...
This is all very interesting. I feel like I am related some way. My 3 great grandmother was Elizabeth Evaline Prince. Born 1820 died about 1897 in Indiana. Her father was Jacob Prince and his father was Gottfried Printz that served in the Revolutionary War. I would love to hear from someone who has these same ancestors in their tree.
This is all very interesting. I feel like I am related some way. My 3 great grandmother was Elizabeth Evaline Prince. Born 1820 died about 1897 in Indiana. Her father was Jacob Prince and his father was Gottfried Printz that served in the Revolutionary War. I would love to hear from someone who has these same ancestors in their tree.
Donna Trowbridge Domsch says...
Hannah Jane Prince and Dillard Trowbridge were my great-great-grandparents. I am interested in any information about Hannah Jane Prince and her ancestors.
Hi Donna - I have bible pages from Jacob Prince's bible. It has entries for Hannah Jane Prince and Dilliard Trowbridge. The oldest entry is Godfre Prince died November 1, 1840 in his 92nd year of life. I'm not sure how to hook up and get you images from the bible. If I can find a main page of genealogy on this site, I can perhaps upload images there. I'm still meandering through and looking at the organization.
Sam - I just posted a reply with the relevant information on the blog on this website. I hope that helps. - Victor
Sam Miller says...
I am doing research to join the the Sons of The American Revolution. My line goes from George Printz to daughter Anna Maria Shaffer to Phillip Miller who was my 2nd Great Grand Father. I have no documentation on these people such as birth or death records. If anyone could help secure this information I would be thankful.
Tom - I think I may have found a link in the book. I posted it in the Blog on this site. Good luck and let us know if you find anything interesting!
Victor
Victor
Thomas Printz says...
My name is Thomas "Tom" Printz in Pueblo, Colorado. My Great Grandfather was John Rockefeller Printz, and I think he was from Liberal, Kansas. At least I know he was there when my Father and Grandfather built houses in Liberal after WWII. John was old at that time. Do you know if our family is part of your clan?
My name is Thomas "Tom" Printz in Pueblo, Colorado. My Great Grandfather was John Rockefeller Printz, and I think he was from Liberal, Kansas. At least I know he was there when my Father and Grandfather built houses in Liberal after WWII. John was old at that time. Do you know if our family is part of your clan?
I am doing research to join the the Sons of The American Revolution. My line goes from George Printz to daughter Anna Maria Shaffer to Phillip Miller who was my 2nd Great Grand Father. I have no documentation on these people such as birth or death records. If anyone could help secure this information I would be thankful.
Hi! I stumbled on your site while I was searching for info Edward Prince from the English side of the family. Wonderful site but I haven't found a connection yet. Oh well.
Hi, I was wondering if i can get a copy of the book. Text only.....Thanks Brandi
I have been trying to find information about my grandmother's ancestors for several years. It has been suggested by several that her Prince line might have been German (Printz) because of the intermarriages with the Clays, Shrewsburys, Belshers in Virginia. Nancy Prince married Bartlett Clay in 1822 in Giles Co., Va. According to a will, her father was most likely William. She had at least 3 brothers, and at the same time in a tax census in Giles were listed John, John Jr., and Francis. I believe John was either her grandfather or possibly uncle. Can't figure out where they came from, her brothers names (Joseph, Wm, ?) & who her mother might have been. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
I have been searching for my ancestors for about 60 years. My grandmother Hoffman is descended from Johann Philipp Brentz, the immigrant to America in 1751. I very much appreciate this web site and the offer of an electronic copy of the text of the book "From Brentz to Printz / Prince, From Germany to Virginia, Ohio and Beyond." - Earl
Thank you so much for this! Johann Brentz was my 9th Great Grandfather. I found you through a google search for "how George Printz came to America". I have a tree on Ancestry and on Geni.com. My lineage could take a while to list, but could I get a book, please? ~Ashley
Peggy Rogers Rogers searcxhing for Carol H. Mayer's address.
Maiden name and married names both Rogers. Mother Faye Russell Rogers, her mother Florence Prince Russell. I, Florence Margaret (Peggy) Rogers married William Albert Rogers of Huntington, LI, NY. We visited Indiana all my life to see the Prince relatives, some of information in Charles' book was donated by me. Stayed with Charles and his wife the year before his death. Great conversation and catching up on the family Helping with the search for information hs been a great joy. Searching the relatives has been a great pleasure. Peggy Rogers Rogers (formerly Descriptive cataloger, Library of Congress) Now searching the address/telephone no. of Carol H. Mayer
Hello there I'm doing a project for my next upcoming Family Reunion and would like more information if you have it. I would like the family history and the whereabouts of the rest of the Prince Family. I live in south Texas in Victoria, Texas. My email is swilliams361@yahoo.com
My father was William Walter Prince and his Father was Walter Reily Prince from Tenn. Pop was born in 1932 and passed away from Colon Cancer in 1985
Hi, Victor. Great website! My grandmother was Hazel Prince from Millerstown, OH. I am living in Virginia and would love to find a copy of "Into the Valley" . Can you direct me in how to purchase a copy?
Wonderful site, Victor! Thank you so much for this. I'm a descendent of Reuben Printz through his daughter, Rebecca Elizabeth Prince Bemenderfer. I'd love to get a copy of Into The Valley if possible.
I have come into the possession of a marriage certificate for Loring Arthur Hottel (Hottle) and Martha C. Legg dated 12/24/1917. Martha was the mother of Bethel Hottel Printz of Shepherdstown. A friend found it at an estate sale and I'd like to return it to the family.
George Prince bought land in Frederick County, Virginia, from John and Christina Crum in 1771. John was a son of Henry Crum who died in Frederick County in 1767. I wonder if George Prince's wife Elizabeth Crum and Gottlieb Printz's wife Magdalena Crum were daughters of Henry Crum.
I am a Prince coming from Independence County Arkansas. My father was Harry Prince, grandfather Harry Prince, great grandfather Harry Prince, and GGGF was Charles Prince married to Annie and his father was William Prince. I know that my great grandfather was born in Wheeling WV. Any info would be amazing! Thanks!
I am trying to locate any living Printz relatives from Luray Va. I am the great granddaughter of Thomas Jackson Printz (Son of Christian) and Ada Belle Nicholson, my grandmother was Tennis Aileen. ...
Contact me dyanneholt@hotmail.com...Thanks.
Contact me dyanneholt@hotmail.com...Thanks.
Happy Holidays from California to your home Cousin Debra.
Debra says...
Here is my history if any one can help
My father was Bobby Prince 1933-1991
His father was Carol Prince 1901-
His father was James I Prince 1869-1912
Hsi father was Peter Prince 1833-1870
Carol's kids were Lb, Nina, Virgal, Gerlad, and Bobby
James kids were Bishop, Christa, Noble
Peter is the only one that I know that is James son
Any help is would be great.
My grandmother was Hazel P. Prince Collins of the Piqua/Millerstown, Ohio Princes. Thanks for sharing all of the research. It is a beautiful site!
My mother spoke of the Prince family bible, Hazel mentioned seeing it in the family, and I am hoping to locate it. Wish me luck!
My mother spoke of the Prince family bible, Hazel mentioned seeing it in the family, and I am hoping to locate it. Wish me luck!
Born to Clifford Alphoeus Printz II & Yvette G Boeck in 1950. Dad's parents: Clifford A Printz & Willie Wood. Dad's paternal grandparents: Hiram Lewellyn Printz and Emma C Reamer. Dad's paternal great grandparents: Leonard S Printz & Nancy Seal. This is as far back as I can find. I understand that Leonard S Printz was a land owner in Virginia. After reading what I could on this site (I'm still looking), I could not find any of these relatives. Also, from relative hearsay, there may be some American Indian marriages. I do know that Hiram Lewellyn Printz served as a drummer boy in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and were land owners in Kansas. Maybe I'm not related, but have enjoyed this website. Thank you.
Here is my history if any one can help
My father was Bobby Prince 1933-1991
His father was Carol Prince 1901-
His father was James I Prince 1869-1912
Hsi father was Peter Prince 1833-1870
Carol's kids were Lb, Nina, Virgal, Gerlad, and Bobby
James kids were Bishop, Christa, Noble
Peter is the only one that I know that is James son
Any help is would be great.
My father was Bobby Prince 1933-1991
His father was Carol Prince 1901-
His father was James I Prince 1869-1912
Hsi father was Peter Prince 1833-1870
Carol's kids were Lb, Nina, Virgal, Gerlad, and Bobby
James kids were Bishop, Christa, Noble
Peter is the only one that I know that is James son
Any help is would be great.
Thanks for the site. I am a Prince I have been looking for information on the Prince family. Please send me information to dprinceficklen@yahoo.com
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