Michael (Folz) Foltz (1834 - 1913)

Born 27 May 1834 in Bayern, Germany

Husband of Elizabeth (Griswold) Foltz — married 5 Nov 1857 in Logansport, Cass, Indiana, United States

Descendants

Died 24 May 1913 at age 78 in Lynden, Whatcom, Washington

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Biography

Michael Foltz was born in 1834 in Bayern (Bavaria), Germany, the son of ?.

Michael immigrated to the U.S. in 1853.

Michael married Elizabeth Griswold (1840–1908) on 5 Nov 1857 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana. Their children were:

1. Franklin Carson Foltz (1858–1946)
2. Adam Lincoln Foltz (1860–1922)
3. Caroline Elizabeth "Carrie" (Foltz) Adams (1862–1928)
4. Thomas Benton Foltz (1865–1901)
5. William Edwin Foltz (1867-1940)
6. Michael Ellsworth Foltz (1870-1874)
7. Abbie Dulcina (Foltz) Fuller (1872-1946)
8. Mary Magdaline (Foltz) Stickle (1875-1961)
9. Elnora Victoria (Foltz) Jones (1877-1953)
10. Emma Anne (Foltz) May (1879-1941)

Michael fought in the Civil War with the Grand Army of the Republic.

Michael passed away in 1913 in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington and was buried at Howard Lake Cemetery in Howard Lake, Wright County, Minnesota.

Notes

From The Lynden Tribune of 29 May 1913: "After an illness of several months Mr. Michael Folz died at his home in this city early Saturday morning, May 24, at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 27 days. Mr. Folz was an honored and respected member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and of the Masonic fraternity. The funeral services were held at Knapp's undertaking rooms at ten o'clock Monday morning, the Rev. G. J. Brouwer officiating at the services, which were in charge of Lynch Post, No. 42 G. A. R., the members of which, with members of the Masonic fraternity, escorted the remains to the depot. Mr. Folz will be buried at his former home at Howard Lake, Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones accompanied the remains east. The deceased came to Lynden about four years ago, and was numbered among the city's most honored and respected citizens. He was a man of the highest type of honor and his life was governed by a lofty sense of duty. At all times, and under all circumstances he walked in the well-beaten path of righteousness. He was a just and upright father, a sincere friend, a courteous and obliging neighbor; a man who endeavored always to perform every duty - to his God, his country, his family, his lodge, his neighbor and himself, - honestly, faithfully and well."

Sources

• "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4FV-DSG : 13 December 2017), Michael Folz, 1860.

• "Minnesota, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1869-1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVFN-YZN8 : 16 March 2018), Michael Folz, 1869-1940; citing Military Service, Victor, , Minnesota, United States, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul; FHL microfilm 2,316,932.

• "Minnesota State Census, 1875," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKJS-RY8 : 30 July 2017), Michael Foltz, Victor, Wright, Minnesota; citing p. 497, line 1, volume Wright and Yellow Medicine County, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul; FHL microfilm 0565732.

• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZSM-91D : 12 August 2017), Michael Folz, Victor, Wright, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district ED 73, sheet 476C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0638; FHL microfilm 1,254,638.

• "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9QC-4NX : accessed 17 September 2018), Michael Foltz, Howard Lake village, Wright, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 227, sheet 2A, family 32, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,798.

• "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGJ3-1TG : accessed 17 September 2018), Michael Folz, South Lynden, Whatcom, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 359, sheet 3B, family 78, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1674; FHL microfilm 1,375,687.

• "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQMS-32B : 10 March 2018), Michael Folz, 24 May 1913; citing Lynden, Whatcom, Washington, reference 96, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Olympia; FHL microfilm 1,992,081.

• "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K64D-ZZ6 : 11 March 2018), Michael Folz, 1907-1933; citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,634,788.

• Michael Folz Obituary. The Lynden Tribune, Lynden, Washington, 29 may 1913. https://www.newspapers.com/image/87782850/?terms=michael%2Bfolz