Re: Gates/Gotz/Goetz
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Re: Gates/Gotz/Goetz
George Gates 12/15/02
Hi George,
I have "Gates" in my family tree that was once Goetz, Gotz, and Getz.They were from Erbach Wurttemberg Germany.The earliest Goetz I can find so far is Martin Goetz and his wife Anna Magdalena.They came to America very early in the 1750's, and settled in central PA.I have lots more info if you are interested.
Also, I have been told by my Gram and other relatives that the Gates/Goetz side was once Jewish.Do you know anything about this?I have some other German Jewish roots in the family Harpster/Herbster.
Thanks in advance!
Rhonda Lucas
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