The Struppe and Helzel Family

Walter and Vera (Struppe) Van Duren provided this information and these pictures. In addition, they provided some beautiful pictures of Steinschönau today.

“On "Der kleine Ahnenpass" of my father in law, Theodor Struppe, we found an Anna Helzel. She was born in Steinschonau 18/8/1854 and was the daughter of Anton Helzel (Bäckermeister) and Theresia Heinrich. She as married to Franz Proft They were the grandparents of my wife’s father.”

Here is a quick descendancy of the Helzel and Heinrich ancestors of Theodor Struppe. Based upon that information

Anton Helzel - - - - - - ф - - - - - - - - Theresia Heinrich

Bäckermeister

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Anna Helzel - - - - - - - - - ф - - - - - - Franz Proft

18 Aug 1854

Steinschönau

Photos of the Struppe Family Gravesite in Steinschönau

Here is the Struppe plot in Steinschönau probably taken before the forced exodus of many from Steinschönau. The picture below shows the graves today.