Anna Emma and Jacob Goetze
Jacob's surename was probably spelled Götze (or Götz) in Germany
Last updated: November 10, 2015

Anna Emma Urbach
Anna Emma was born September 16, 1857, location and country unknown. She died November 12, 1933 in Norwood, Carver County, Minnesota. Emma Urbachs parents were Elizabeth and Gottlieb Urbach.

Jacob Goetze
Jacob was born July 25, 1853 in Saxony, Germany. He died August 30, 1908 in Young America, Carver County, Minnesota, United States. Jacob Goetze was buried September 2, 1908 in Young America, Carver County, MN. Jacob's parents were Hennrietta and Lorenz Friedrich Goetze, Germany.

Emma married Jacob on January 21, 1879. They became tavern owners in Young America or Northwood, Minnesota. That was still in the horse and buggy age. Emma Urbach was buried November 14, 1933 in Young America, Carver County, Minnesota.

When Jacob Goetze emigrated to America a large wooden chest from the Goetze family in Germany was brought with. On the chest is painted "L F Goetze". (Lorenz Friedrich Goetze was Jacob Goetze's father.) Two more letters are still visible: "I E" or "J E". We do not know the meaning of these two letters. The chest is still owned by a descendant of Lorenz (per 2014).

Emma and Jacob had ten children. At least four av the daugthers lived in Minneapolis. Children:

1) Ida Effertz (b. November 12, 1879 in Young America). Married Christian Effertz on June 25, 1901. Ida Effertz took care of her mother (source: Adele G. Johnson). They lived in Minneapolis. Emma died September 11, 1936.

2) Alma Pauline (b. May 4, 1881). Married Nels Corniea (or Cornea) on February 11, 1902. They lived in Minneapolis. Alma died July 14, 1976.

3) Robert Julius Goetze (b. November 10, 1882 in Young America, Carver County, Minnesota, d. September 19, 1952 in St. Paul, 69 years 10 months old). A twin brother of him died young. On May 22, 1906 Robert married Charlotta Hartung (b. July 31, 1878 in Dahlgren County, Minnesota). More about Charlotta and Robert Goetze here...

4) Karl (Charles) (b. November 10, 1882 in Young America, Carver County, Minnesota, died 2 years old). Twin brother of Robert. Karl died May 17, 1885.

5) Bertha (b. December 2, 1884, d. May 2, 1904). Died 19 years, cause of death: spinal meningitis.

6) Benjamin (b. June 16, 1885, d. September 24, 1917)

7) Lillian Loretta (b. June 25, 1889). Married William Elliot on October 6, 1919. Lillian died March 20, 1955.

8) Meta Christine Goetze (b. June 16, 1892). Never married. Lived in Minneapolis.

9) Lawrence (b. May 3, 1899, d. 1899). Died in 1899, probably about 3–6 months old.

10) Lorna (Larna) (b. January 2, 1902). Married William Young on October 27, 1930.

NO RECORDS OF EMMA'S ANCESTORS

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