We believe that Nicolas Konzen and Anne Maria Dockendorf were the parents of Catherine Konzen.  Nicolas was born 16 Aug 1787 in Fellerich, Germany, and he died 24 Apr 1850 in Ralingen, Germany.  Anne Maria was born 1 Jan 1794 in Ralingen, Germany, and she died 13 Apr 1856.  Their children are

1. Anna Konzen was born 27 Oct 1812 in Ralingen, Germany, and she died 30 Dec 1814 in Ralingen, Germany.
2. Heinrich Konzen was born 24 Oct 1814 in Ralingen, Germany, and he died 2 Mar 1819 in Ralingen, Germany.
3. Anna Konzen was born 11 Oct 1816 in Ralingen, Germany.
4. Susanna Konzen was born 28 Jan 1819 in Ralingen, Germany.
5. Wilhelm Konzen was born 21 Jan 1821 in Ralingen, Germany, and he died 10 Dec 1821 in Ralingen, Germany.
6. Theodor Konzen was born 13 Nov 1822 in Ralingen, Germany, and he died 1 Apr 1825 in Ralingen, Germany.
7. Angela Konzen was born 1 Feb 1825 in Ralingen, Germany.
8. Nikolaus Konzen was born 1 Oct 1827 in Ralingen, Germany.
9. Catherine Konzen was born 2 Feb 1830 or 6 Feb 1830 in Ralingen, Germany, and she died 18 Jul 1899 in Iowa, USA.  She married Anton Meyer on 16 Jan 1855 in Holy Cross, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 8 May 1827 in Germany and he died 28 Jan 1896 in Iowa, USA.

    A. Anna Meyer was born 25 Dec 1855 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 10 Feb 1916 in New Vienna, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  She married Robert Conrad on 19 Feb 1874 in New Vienna, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 31 Mar 1849 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA, and he died 31 Jan 1904 in New Wine, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

        I. Thomas Conrad was born 4 Nov 1874 in Iowa, USA, and he died 13 Jul 1881.

        II. Margaretha Conrad was born 25 Nov 1877 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 21 Feb 1935.  She married John Jaeger on 26 Sep 1906 in New Vienna, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 7 Nov 1872 in Balltown, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 18 Mar 1948 in Balltown, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

            1. Vivian Jaeger was born 1907 in Iowa, USA, and she died in 1907 in Iowa, USA.

            2. Mathias John Jaeger was born 6 Mary 1908 in Balltown, Jefferson, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 17 Nov 1995 in Holy Cross, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He married Marcella Mary Habel on 16 Oct 1929 in Balltown, Jefferson, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  She was born 5 Oct 1908 in Balltown, Jefferson, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 18 Nov 1994 in Holy Cross, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

                A. Arnold Raymond Jaeger was born 2 Apr 1942 in Holy Cross, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 3 May 1999 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa, USA.

                B. Barbara Jean Jaeger.

                C. Linda Lou Jaeger married Bob Meyers.

                D. Marlene Mary Jaeger married Dave Hess.

                E. Robert Joseph Jaeger married Sandy.

                F. Silvester Jaeger.

                G. Merlin Jaeger married Florence Lehmann.

                     I. Sheila Jaeger married Castaeda.

                        1. Kristina Castaeda married Jason Henkel.

                        2. Benjamin Castaeda.

                    II. Stephen Jaeger married Debra.

                       1. Michele Jaeger married Garett Padilla.

                       2. Brian Jaeger married Nicky Mertens.

                    III. Gerard Jaeger was born in 1955 and he died in 1955.

                    IV. Lou Ann Jaeger was born in 1957 and she died in 1957.

                    V. John Jaeger was born in 1959 and he died in 1959.

                    VI. Catherine Jaeger was born in 1961 and she died in 1961.

                H. Doris Margaret Jaeger married Leon Offerman.

                I. Mary Jane Jaeger married Laverne Offerman.

                J. Lester A Jaeger was born 5 Jun 1936 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 23 Oct 1994 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa, USA.

                K. Florence I Jaeger married Dick Frerich.

            3. Bertha Anna Jaeger was born 5 Jul 1909 in Balltown, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 13 Aug 1989 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  She married Clarence E Thomas on 21 Nov 1928 in Balltown, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 6 Mar 1907 in Balltown, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 10 Jun 1967.

                A. Geraldine Irene Thomas.

                B. Arlene Margaret Thomas.

                C. Elizabeth Jane Thomas.

                D. Melvin John Thomas.

            4. William Leo Jaeger was born 28 Jun 1911 in Jefferson, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 28 Feb 1993 in Sherrill, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He married Lucille Mary Hannan on 29 Nov 1934 in Rickardsville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  She was born 22 Nov 1913 in Iowa, USA, and she died 19 Nov 2005.

                A. Carol Kathleen Jaeger.

                B. Leon John Jaeger.

                C. Phyllis Marie Jaeger.

                D. Nancy Ann Jaeger.

                E. Dorothy Bertha Jaeger.

                F. Shirley Mae Jaeger married Leo J Gansen.

        III. Anna Conrad was born 9 Aug 1879 in Iowa, USA, and she died 25 Jan 1896.

        IV. Francis Conrad was born 28 Oct 1881 and he died 18 Dec 1889.

        V. William Robert Conrad was born 27 Mar 1884 in New Vienna, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 8 May 1961 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He married Anna H Loutsch on 26 Nov 1906 in Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa, USA.  She was born 1 May 1888 in Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa, USA, and she died 10 Mar 1933 in Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa, USA.

            1. John William Conrad was born 18 Dec 1908 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 13 Jan 1984 in Farley, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He married Hilda Bernadina Scherbring on 14 Feb 1933 in Petersburg, Delaware, Iowa, USA.  She was born 17 Sep 1916 in Petersburg, Delaware, Iowa, USA, and she died 17 Aug 1995 in Cascade, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

               A. Daniel R Conrad.

               B. Joan Conrad.

               C. John P Conrad.

               D. Ronald J Conrad.

               E. LaVern John Conrad.

               F. Mary Ann Conrad.

               G. Vincent Conrad.

               H. Doris M Conrad.

               I. William L Conrad.

           2. Angeline Catherine Conrad was born 19 Mar 1910 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 18 Dec 1994 in Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa, USA.  She married Marion Nicholas Treinen on 27 Apr 1937 in Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa, USA.  He was born 23 Mary 1913 in Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa, USA, and he died 18 Aug 1963 in Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA.

               A. Donald Joseph Treinen.

               B. Dorothy Treinen.

               C. Judy Ann Treinen.

               D. Patricia Louise Treinen.

            3. Susan Mary Conrad was born 18 Jan 1912 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 23 Feb 1999 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  She married Leander Frank Eike on 29 Oct 1935 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 23 Oct 1915 in Petersburg, Delaware, Iowa, USA, and he died 20 Mar 1982 in Hopkinton, Delaware, Iowa, USA.

               A. Esther Marie Eike married Jeffrey Ellis.

               B. Marjorie Catherine Eike married James Heislor.

               C. Ronald Leander Eike married Shirley.

               D. Sarah Mae Eike.

               E. Anna Magdalena Eike married Charles Recker.

               F. James Henry Eike married Doris.

               G. Kenneth John Eike married Norma Elisabeth Recker.

           4. Marcella M Conrad was born 13 Feb 1914 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 26 Feb 2003 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  She married John Lucian Recker on 21 Sep 1936 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

               A. Alice Recker married Ronald Gudenkauf.

               B. Grace Recker married Paul Rahe.

               C. Joseph Recker.

               D. Lois Recker married Charles Taylor.

               E. Phillip Recker married Virginia.

               F. Marion Elizabeth Recker married James Krogmann.

               G. Eugene Anthony Recker was born 8 Sep 1939 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa, USA, and he died 13 Dec 1984 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa, USA.  He married Betty Feldman.

            5. Viola C Conrad was born 2 Mar 1917 in Iowa, USA, and she died 28 Apr 1969.  She married Kenneth W Strief on 9 Jan 1941 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

               A. Carol Ann Strief.

               B. Donna Mae Strief.

               C. Patrick John Strief.

               D. Robert Charles Strief.

               E. William Kenneth Strief.

           6. Irvin Joseph Conrad was born 27 Feb 1920 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 27 Oct 1998 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He married Generose A Klostermann on 24 Jun 1967 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

               A. Carmen Helen Conrad

               B. Constance Rose Conrad.

               C. Gary William Conrad.

               D. Janet Catherine Conrad.

               E. Jean Ann Conrad.

               F. Sharon Mary Conrad.

               G. Wayne John Conrad.

           7. Helen Angeline Conrad was born 27 Mar 1922 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 28 Nov 2000 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa, USA.  She married Walter Klostermann on 29 Jan 1946 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 28 May 1923 in Colony, Delaware, Iowa, USA, and he died 3 Jan 2010 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa, USA.

               A. Gwen Mary Klostermann married Richard Elledge.

               B. Nancy Katherine Klosterman married Ronald Ray Crabbs.

               C. Neil Everet Klostermann married Karen.

               D. Perry Dean Klostermann married Karen.

               E. Stephen John Klosterman married Karla Kay Hartbeck.

               F. David William Klostermann was born 7 Feb 1947 and he died 9 Feb 1947.

           8. Alfreida Bernice Conrad was born 20 Jun 1924 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 13 Jun 2014 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa, USA.  She married Walter Michael Loeffelholz on 13 Nov 1946 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 14 Jun 1923 in Petersburg, Delaware, Iowa, USA, and he died 17 Jan 2001 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

               A. Cathy Mary Loeffelholz married Steve Lueck.

               B. Dave John Loeffelholz married Jeanine.

               C. Dean Walter Loeffelholz married Sherry.

               D. Eric William Loeffelholz married Louise.

               E. Judy Ann Loeffelholz married Mike Recker.

               F. Linda Lou Loeffelholz married Mike Hittenmiller.

              G. Shirley Ann Loeffelholz married Stelken.

               H. Jane Marie Loeffelholz was born 25 Apr 1953 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 18 Apr 2005 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa, USA.

        VI. Sophia Conrad was born 6 Jan 1887 in Iowa, USA, and she died 11 Feb 1887.

        VII. Sophia Rose Conrad was born 6 Jan 1888 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 24 Mar 1968 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  She married Michael M Ries on 1 Feb 1910 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 17 May 1884 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 30 Aug 1933 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

               A. Edmund J Ries was born 4 Apr 1912 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 30 May 1987 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He married Viola Steger on 16 Jun 1942 in Petersburg, Iowa, USA.  She was born 16 May 1913 in Bremen, Delaware, Iowa, USA, and she died 6 May 2000 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

               B. Lucille Catherine Ries was born 17 Aug 1915 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 17 Sep 2012 in Strawberry Point, Clayton, Iowa, USA.  She married Harold William Keppler on 6 Sep 1939 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 23 Jul 1915 in Iowa, USA, and he died 23 Dec 1999 in Strawberry Point, Clayton, Iowa, USA.

                    I. Anthony Jerome Keppler married Gerarda.

                    II. Caroline Martha Keppler married Otdoerfer.

                    III. David Ervin Keppler married Mary.

                    IV. Duane Leonard Keppler married Barbara.

                    V. Elizabeth Lou Keppler married Vaylard Brooks.

                    VI. Francis William Keppler married Iona.

                    VII. Grace Marie Keppler married Gerald Vernell Lamphere.  He was born 22 May 1935 in Aurora, Buchanan, Iowa, USA, and he died 16 Oct 2012 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA.

                        1. Byron Lamphere married Tabatha Roneker.

                        2. Greg Lamphere married Carol.

                        3. Kevin Lamphere married Gina Rau.

                            A. Zachery Lamphere.

                            B. Austin Aron Lamphere was born 18 Feb 1994 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA, and he died 20 Apr 1999 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa, USA.

                        4. Kristin Lamphere married Dwayne Harris.

                        5. Mark Lamphere.

                        6. Thomas Lamphere married Dawn.

                    VIII. Joseph Gilbert Keppler.

                    IX. Michael Henry Keppler married Virginia.

                    X. Patricia Rose Keppler married Bob Schoulte.

                    XI. Theresa Ann Keppler married Randy Laughead.

                        1. Amber Rose Laughead was born 10 Jan 1983 in Germany and she died 31 May 1999 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA.

               C. Florence Angeline Ries was born 9 Aug 1917 in Iowa, USA, and she died 20 Oct 1996 in Arlington, Fayette, Iowa, USA.  She married Irvin Joseph Keppler on 10 Sep 1941 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 21 Dec 1916 and he died 12 Dec 2008 in Saint Olaf, Clayton, Iowa, USA.

                    I. Dennis Edmund Keppler.

                    II. Kenneth Henry Keppler.

               D. Marcella Margaret Ries was born 28 Oct 1918 in Iowa, USA, and she died 22 Feb 2006 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.  She married Leander William Lucas on 15 May 1941 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 22 Sep 1918 in Iowa, USA, and he died 4 Oct 2010 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.

                    I. Gerald Michael Lucas.

                    II. James Nicholas Lucas.

                    III. Janet Lee Lucas.

                E. Marie Margaret Ries was born 8 Nov 1920 in Iowa, USA, and she died 17 Sep 2007 in Holy Cross, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  She married Wilfred Bernard Schmidt on 28 Apr 1942 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 5 Feb 1921 and he died 20 Jan 1991 in Holy Cross, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

                    I. Darlene Bleile.

                    II. John Michael Schmidt.

                    III. Linda Lou Schmidt.

                    IV. Mary Christina Schmidt.

                    V. Merle Schilling.

                    VI. Shirley Ann Schmidt.

                F. Martha Elizabeth Ries married Herbert Andrew Weidemenn.  He was born 1 Jun 1918 and he died 20 Jan 1985 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

                    I. Karen Madalene Weidemenn.

                    II. LaVonne Susan Weidemenn.

                    III. Nancy Rose Weidemenn.

                    IV. Wilfred John Weidemenn.

                G. Rosina Anna Ries was born 20 Mar 1924 in Iowa, USA, and she died 25 Feb 2007 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  She married Clarence Nicholas Lange on 3 Jun 1944 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 21 Mar 1922 and he died 8 Dec 1955.  She later married Arnold J Link on 23 Feb 1957 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 21 Dec 1911 in Concord, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 13 Mar 1977 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

                    I. David Joseph Link.

                H. Delores Mathilda Ries was born 2 Sep 1926 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 14 Apr 2014 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  She married Oscar Leo Tigges, Jr, on 4 Nov 1950 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He was born 16 Aug 1927 and he died 25 Feb 1986 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

                    I. Connie Sue Tigges.

                    II. Dennis John Tigges.

                    III. Donna Mae Tigges.

                    IV. Marianne Agnes Tigges.

                    V. Peggy Catherine Tigges.

                    VI. Rose Marie Tigges.

                I. Elmer Peter Ries was born 27 Oct 1927 in Luxemburg, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 21 Oct 2012 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.  He married Anna May Scherbring on 8 Nov 1949 in Petersburg, Iowa, USA.

                    I. Darlene Mary Ries.

                    II. Kathleen Rose Ries.

                    III. Martin Elmer Ries.

                    IV. Marvin Lee Ries.

                    V. Michael John Ries.

                    VI. Rita Mae Ries.

                J. Gilbert Edmund Ries was born on 3 Jun 1931 in Iowa, USA, and he died 16 Oct 1999 in Strawberry Point, Clayton, Iowa, USA.  He married Armella Kathleen Kruse on 1 Sep 1954 in Petersburg, Iowa, USA.  She was born 15 Dec 1934 in Petersburg, Delaware, Iowa, USA, and she died 20 May 2006 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa, USA.

                    I. Charles Elmer Ries.

                    II. Christopher John Ries.

                    III. Cynthia Susan Ries.

                    IV. Daniel Arnold Ries.

                    V. Debra Lynn Ries.

                    VI. Nancy Rose Ries.

                    VII. Vickie Louise Ries.

        VIII. Johannes Thomas Conrad was born 27 Feb 1891 in Iowa, USA, and he died 3 Aug 1972 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

        IX. Katherine Martha Conrad was born 29 Jul 1894 in Hickory Valley, Iowa, USA, and she died 18 Aug 1918 in Centralia, Iowa, USA.

        X. Franz Conrad was born in 1895.

        XI. Marie Ann Conrad was born 2 Apr 1900 in New Wine, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died Mar 1996 in New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA.

    B. Nicholas Meyer was born in 1858 in Iowa, USA.

    C. William Meyer was born 18 Jan 1859 in Iowa, USA, and he died 12 May 1922.

    D. Margaret Meyer was born 1 Mar 1860 in Iowa, USA, and she died 25 Sep 1916 in Charles Mix, South Dakota, USA.

    E. Mary Meyer was born 10 Mar 1863 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 21 Jul 1935.

    F. Nicholas H Meyer was born 24 Apr 1865 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 5 Jan 1953.

    G. Peter Meyer was born 26 Apr 1867 and he died in 1867.

    H. Peter Meyer was born 30 May 1868 in Holy Cross, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 15 Feb 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.

    I. John Peter Meyer was born 29 Jun 1869 in Holy Cross, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and he died 23 Aug 1947.

    J. Eva Meyer was born 14 Oct 1871 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 14 Dec 1900.

    K. Katherine Meyer was born 9 Sep 1874 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, and she died 4 Dec 1958 in Perkins, South Dakota, USA.

    10. Christoph Konzen was born 9 Aug 1832 in Ralingen, Germany.

11. Heinrich Konzen was born 8 Feb 1835 in Ralingen, Germany.