Prior to 1987, Lorraine Frantz Edwards knew very little about her ancestry. She sent letters to individuals with the Frantz surname (folks listed in The Complete Registry of the Frantzes in America). One gentleman, Loren D. Frantz (Harrisburg, PA 17112), responded (received 11 Jun 1987). Later, Milton E. Frantz, Lebanon, PA , responded to her 6 Aug 1987 letter advising her of a private publication by his sister (Hazel), his brother (Elvin), and sister-in-law (Rachel). He suggested a letter to his sister, Hazel Frantz Turner. Simultaneously, a large manila envelope arrived in the mail and it contained Michael Frantz Descendants. He must have written, or phoned, his sister advising interest and she, in turn, put a copy in the mail. The following three links are the foundation for the eventual publication of (hard copy) Frantz Families–Kith & Kin. ~~ Remembering Hazel Mae Frantz Turner (1925-2001).
Michael Frantz Descendants, a booklet dated 1982
Michael Frantz Descendants, booklet dated 1982, part two
Michael Frantz Descendants, additional information dated 1986
A wealth of information followed as Hazel and Lorraine corresponded (for many years). The visitor to this section of the digitized library may not want to wade through all the following correspondence. On-the-other-hand, there may be vital information for a descendant of David Frantz (ca1766–ca1815), son of Michael Frantz (1725-1808) and Magdalena Zug.
Letter to Loren Frantz dated 6 Aug 1987
Correspondence to and from Milton E. Frantz dated August 1987
Letter from Rachel Frantz without a date but presumed August 1987
Hazel Frantz Turner correspondence dated 10 Aug 1987
Hazel Frantz Turner correspondence dated 1987
Correspondence to and from Caleb Frantz dated 1988
Hazel Frantz Turner letter dated 6 Aug 1988
Letter from Hazel dated 8 Sep 1988
Letter to Hazel from Lela Shoup dated 22 Nov 1988
Letter to Hazel from Lela Shoup dated 5 Dec 1988
Hazel Frantz Turner Christmas 1988 newsletter
Hazel Frantz Turner letter dated 1 Mar 1989
Letter to Lorraine from Rachel and Elvin Frantz dated 25 Oct 1990
Hazel Frantz Turner Christmas 1990 newsletter
Charts from Hazel stored with 1990 information
Printouts from Hazel dated 1 Apr 1991
1993 Correspondence to Hazel Frantz Turner
Letter to Hazel dated 16 Apr 1993
Letter to Hazel dated 8 Feb 1994
Letter to Hazel Frantz Turner dated 8 June 1994
Letter to Rachel and Elvin dated 15 Aug 1994
Updates from Hazel dated 17 Sep 1994
Note from Hazel dated 8 Nov 1994
Letter to Hazel dated 14 Dec 1994
Letter to Hazel dated 20 Mar 1995
Letter from Hazel dated June 1995
Letter from Hazel dated 23 Jul 1995
Corrections from Rachel Hamm Frantz dated July 1995
From Hazel Frantz Turner dated 21 Nov 1995
Correspondence from and to Hazel Frantz Turner dated March 1996
Hazel Frantz Turner letter dated 25 Mar 1996
Printouts from Hazel received 5 Apr 1996
Hazel Turner letter dated 27 Apr 1996
Letter from Hazel dated 18 Jul 1996
Floyd Mason printout double-checked by Hazel Frantz Turner letter dated 12 July 1996
Updates from Hazel dated 30 Aug 1997
Mrs. Fred Clarenbach information dated 7 Feb 1966, etc
Letter to Hazel Frantz Turner dated 5 Jan 1994, with printout
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