
1. Shirley Fay Schuetz, daughter of Andrew Frederick Schuetz and Fay Ruth Crotinger , was born on February 28, 1931 in Great Bend, Kansas.
Shirley married Vernon Ray Snider , son of Jude Raymond Snider and Fannie Bell Hightower , on August 16, 1953 in Great Bend, Kansas. Vernon was born on September 25, 1928 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Timothy Ray Snider was born on August 26, 1954 in Henrietta, Texas.
ii. Peter David Snider was born on March 1, 1956 in Great Bend, Barton, Kansas.
iii. Deborah Ann Snider was born on July 3, 1959 in Hoisington, Barton, Kansas.
Second Generation 
2. Andrew Frederick Schuetz, son of August Johan Schuetz and Margaretha Pfotenhauer , was born on January 6, 1891 in Hermann, Missouri,died on June 7, 1977 in Colorado Springs, Colorado,at age 86, and was buried on June 10, 1977 in Great Bend, Kansas.
Andrew married Fay Ruth Crotinger on September 24, 1913 in Bison, Kansas.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Margaret Elizabeth Schuetz was born on September 29, 1914 in Bazine, Kansas,died on September 4, 2003 in Lawrence, Kansas,at age 88, and was buried on September 10, 2003 in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas.
ii. Glen Andrew Schuetz was born on July 6, 1917 in Bazine, Kansas,died on November 22, 2001 in Ellinwood, Kansas,at age 84, and was buried on November 29, 2001 in Great Bend, Kansas.
1 iii. Shirley Fay Schuetz (born on February 28, 1931 in Great Bend, Kansas)
iv. Lou Ann Schuetz was born on April 3, 1933 in Great Bend, Barton, Kansas.
Andrew next married Esther .
Noted events in her life were:
• Event 1: Event 1.
3. Fay Ruth Crotinger, daughter of Chester Arthur Crotinger and Elizabeth Rebecca Butler , was born on June 17, 1893 in Bison, Kansas,died on May 4, 1950 in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas,at age 56, and was buried on May 6, 1950 in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas.
Fay married Andrew Frederick Schuetz on September 24, 1913 in Bison, Kansas.
Third Generation 
4. August Johan Schuetz, son of Johan Frederich Schutz and Greta Christina Catherine Prenzel , was born on August 2, 1851 in Germany and died on October 2, 1933 in Hermann, Missouri at age 82.
Noted events in his life were:
• Moved: Departed For America August 25, 1865 With Parents
August married Margaretha Pfotenhauer in Date And Place Of Marriage Unknown.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Thekla Caroline Schuetz was born on August 7, 1878 in Hermann, Missouri and died on May 5, 1972 at age 93.
ii. Arthur Schuetz was born on November 10, 1879 in Hermann, Missouri and died on September 19, 1907 at age 27.
iii. Paul G. Schuetz was born on July 5, 1881 in Hermann, Missouri and died on May 29, 1961 at age 79.
iv. Frieda Pauline Schuetz was born on December 28, 1882 in Hermann, Missouri and died on January 13, 1968 at age 85.
v. Alma S. Schuetz was born on November 10, 1884 in Hermann, Missouri and died on January 3, 1970 in Chamois, Missouri at age 85.
vi. Margaret S. Schuetz was born on November 20, 1886 in Hermann, Missouri and died on September 9, 1954 at age 67.
vii. Ada S. Schuetz was born on November 18, 1889 in Hermann, Missouri and died on January 10, 1917 at age 27.
ix. Oscar Augustin Schuetz was born on April 24, 1893 in Hermann, Missouri and died in September 1976 at age 83.
x. Erwin E. Schuetz was born on October 26, 1901 in Hermann, Missouri.
xi. Ruth S. Schuetz was born on June 3, 1905 in Hermann, Missouri.
5. Margaretha Pfotenhauer was born on February 29, 1860 and died on March 29, 1927 at age 67.
General Notes: RUF1 Daughter Of Conrad Humburg's First Wife.
Noted events in her life were:
• Event 1: Event 1.
Margaretha married August Johan Schuetz in Date And Place Of Marriage Unknown.
6. Chester Arthur Crotinger, son of Henry Crotinger and Catherine McKittrick , was born on November 13, 1850 in Union County, Ohio,died on September 6, 1944 in Great Bend, Kansas,at age 93, and was buried on September 8, 1944 in Rush Center, Kansas.
General Notes: He Was The Last Surviving Member Of Henry Crotinger's Family
Noted events in his life were:
• None:
Chester married Elizabeth Rebecca Butler on January 13, 1873 in Union County, Ohio.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Willie Crotinger was born on October 22, 1873 in Bison, Kansas,died on October 22, 1873 in Bison, Kansas,, and was buried on Hill At Family Farm Near Bison, Kansas.
ii. Thomas Henry Crotinger was born on June 13, 1875 in Rush Center, Kansas,died on December 8, 1949 in Dodge City, Kansas,at age 74, and was buried in Luthern Cemetery North Of Dodge City, Kansas.
iii. Tella Mae Crotinger was born on May 31, 1877 in Bison, Kansas,died in November 1878,at age 1, and was buried in November 1878 in Family Farm, Bison, Kansas.
iv. Viola Blanche Crotinger was born on January 3, 1880 and died on August 8, 1958 in Memphis, Missouri at age 78.
v. Stanley Arthur Crotinger was born on May 3, 1884 in Bison, Kansas and died on January 23, 1971 in Rush Center, Kansas at age 86.
vi. Grace Maude Crotinger was born on January 5, 1887 in Bison, Kansas and died on January 7, 1952 in Great Bend, Kansas at age 65.
vii. Clara Mae Frances Crotinger was born on January 18, 1892 in Bison, Kansas and died on July 22, 1969 in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Silver Lake, Kansas at age 77.
ix. Ralph Chester Crotinger was born on January 3, 1903 in Bison, Kansas,died on August 13, 1971 in Dodge City, Kansas,at age 68, and was buried in Green Crest Cemetery, Dodge City, Kansas.
Chester next married Sarah Jane Bowersmith McKitrick on June 15, 1909. Sarah was born on March 22, 1851 in Union County, Ohio, died on March 7, 1932 in Great Bend, Kansas at age 80,and was buried in Dublin, Ohio.
Noted events in her life were:
• None:
• None:
7. Elizabeth Rebecca Butler, daughter of George Wesley Butler and Lois E. Gibbs , was born on February 3, 1853 in North Carolina,died on August 21, 1905 in Bison, Kansas,at age 52, and was buried in Rush Center, Kansas.
General Notes: One recorded noted birth in North Carolina
Elizabeth married Chester Arthur Crotinger on January 13, 1873 in Union County, Ohio.
Fourth Generation 
8. Johan Frederich Schutz, son of Ludwig Frederick Schutz and Maria Catherina Golter , was born on February 26, 1814 in Schozach Near Ilsfeld, Germany and died on September 27, 1872 in Hermann, Missouri at age 58.
General Notes: RUF1 Changed To Schuetz In The U.S.
Noted events in his life were:
• Event 1: Event 1.
Johan married Greta Christina Catherine Prenzel on June 9, 1839.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Ernest Schuetz was born on October 13, 1834 in Bietigheim, Germany and died on August 19, 1916 in Lima, Peru at age 81.
ii. Louisa Schuetz was born on May 10, 1840 in Bietigheim, Germany and died on August 29, 1905 in Hermann, Missouri at age 65.
iii. Jacob Frederich Schuetz was born on November 15, 1841 in Bietigheim, Germany and died in 1899 in Date And Place Unknown at age 58.
iv. Sophia Ulricka Schuetz was born on November 30, 1843 in Bietigheim, Germany,died on August 25, 1865,at age 21, and was buried in Kansas.
v. Paul August Schuetz was born on November 12, 1845 in Bietigheim, Germany,died on August 15, 1918 in Coffeyville, Kansas,at age 72, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Coffeyville, Kansas.
vii. Paulina Christine Schuetz was born on November 14, 1847 in Bietigheim, Germany and died on October 27, 1926 in Larned, Kansas at age 78.
viii. Adolfo Heinrich Schuetz was born on February 9, 1849 in Bietigheim, Germany,died on April 16, 1918 in Lima, Peru,at age 69, and was buried in Old British Cemetery, Bellavesta Callas, Lima, Peru.
ix. Floria Magdelena Schuetz was born on April 8, 1850 and died on July 26, 1850.
x. Carolina Christina Schuetz was born on April 8, 1850 and died on July 27, 1850.
xi. Carolina Mathilde Schuetz was born on March 16, 1855 in Bietigheim, Germany.
xii. Ernestina Maria Schuetz was born on February 8, 1857 in Bietigheim, Germany.
xiii. Carolina Schuetz was born on December 5, 1858 in Bietigheim, Germany.
9. Greta Christina Catherine Prenzel was born on May 21, 1815 in Alsace-Lorraine, France and died on November 12, 1880 in Hermann, Missouri at age 65.
Greta married Johan Frederich Schutz on June 9, 1839.
12. Henry Crotinger, son of Peter Crotinger and Margaret Rhodes , was born on February 27, 1820 in Washington County, Pennsylvania,died on June 15, 1900 in Plain City, Ohio,at age 80, and was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Marysville, Union County, Ohio.
General Notes: RUF1 One Listing Dated Death On June 15, 1900
Noted events in his life were:
• None:
Henry married Catherine McKittrick on May 14, 1846 in Union County, Ohio.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Hiram Crotinger was born on December 15, 1847 and died on June 22, 1929 in Ohio at age 81.
ii. Sarah E. Crotinger was born on January 22, 1849 in Ohio and died on November 3, 1915 in Ohio at age 66.
iv. Martha Viola Crotinger was born on April 13, 1853 in Delavare, Ohio and died on December 20, 1939 in Maryville, Ohio at age 86.
v. Albert O. Crotinger was born on January 22, 1855 in New California, Licking County, Ohio,died on May 30, 1924 in Bison, Kansas,at age 69, and was buried in Rush Center, Kansas.
vi. Jalana Didamia Crotinger was born on December 12, 1858 and died on November 22, 1903 in Plain City, Ohio at age 44.
vii. William H. Crotinger was born on October 20, 1865 and died in Ostrander, Ohio (Delaware County).
viii. Ollie J. Crotinger was born on January 10, 1863 and died on April 24, 1944 in Ohio at age 81.
ix. John Emery Crotinger was born on January 22, 1867,died on April 30, 1883,at age 16, and was buried in Bison, Kansas.
x. Mary Emma Crotinger was born on July 17, 1870 and died on August 21, 1870 in Ohio.
13. Catherine McKittrick was born on November 15, 1830 in Licking County, Ohio,died on March 2, 1923 in Marysville, Ohio,at age 92, and was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Marysville, Union County, Ohio.
General Notes: RUF1 One Source Dates Death As March 2, 1923
Noted events in her life were:
• Event 1: Event 1.
Catherine married Henry Crotinger on May 14, 1846 in Union County, Ohio.
14. George Wesley Butler, son of George Whitfield Butler and Elizabeth Keller , was born on December 16, 1833 in Carrollton, Ohio,died on October 31, 1914,at age 80, and was buried in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush County, Kansas.
General Notes: Buried in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas
George Wesley enlisted in Co. H, 96tn Regiment, Onio Volinteer Army, 6 Augf 1862,
from Union Co. Ohio. Mustered out 7 Jul 1865.
From The History of Rush Co., 1976 sent by Jerry Crotinger:
George Butler came to Rush. Co in 1870 and filed a claim, then returned to Iowa (Ohio) to get his family and brought them hack in 1873.
He was Postmaster at the Onley post office, established in 1874 1 mile east of present Timken, KS. He drove a stagecoach and carried mail from Great Bend for a number of years.
George Butler hauled the logs to build his house from an abandoned Indian Reservation near Ellsworth. He was instrumental in organizing the first Methodist Church in Rush Co., which was east of Walnut City.
Businesses listed in Rush Center in 1888 was George Butler, Dairy.
[Some discrepency there, since Will was bom in Jan 1873, George would have had to have at least made a trip to Ohio sometime in 1872. Also I think the Iowa is wrong, because there has never been any mention of them living in Iowa, only Ohio.]
George married Lois E. Gibbs on February 16, 1852 in North Carolina.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Tirissa Butler was born on March 18, 1855 and died on December 28, 1944 at age 89.
ii. James Butler was born on July 1, 1857 and died on July 9, 1932 at age 75.
iii. John Wesley Butler was born on August 31, 1861 and died March 10, 1942 at age 80.
iv. Benjamin Franklin Butler was born on August 16, 1867 and died on August 10, 1936 at age 68.
v. Amanda Gibbs Butler was born on June 14, 1870 and died on June 5, 1938 at age 67.
vi. Will Butler was born on January 14, 1873.
vii. Sarah Francis Butler was born on June 25, 1859 and died on June 29, 1904 at age 45.
George next married Hattie Wilson on January 15, 1895.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Robert Butler .
ii. Gladys Butler .
15. Lois E. Gibbs was born on August 19, 1832,died on August 11, 1893,at age 60, and was buried in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.
Lois married George Wesley Butler on February 16, 1852 in North Carolina.
Fifth Generation 
16. Ludwig Frederick Schutz was born after 1700 in Schozach, Illsfeld, Beitigheim, Germany,was christened in Schozach-Near Llsfeld -15 Miles From Beitigheim,and died in 1799 in Date Of Death Unknown about age 99.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: He was a farmer.
Ludwig married Maria Catherina Golter in Date And Place Of Marriage Unknown.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Ludwig Heinrich Schutz was born in 1806 and died on May 31, 1874 in Chili at age 68.
17. Maria Catherina Golter was born after 1700 and died in 1799 in Date Of Death Unknown about age 99.
Maria married Ludwig Frederick Schutz in Date And Place Of Marriage Unknown.
24. Peter Crotinger, son of Henry Crotinger and Margaret , was born on January 8, 1780 in Maryland,died in October 1861 in Jerome Township, Union County, Ohio,at age 81, and was buried in Jerome Township, Union County, Ohio.
General Notes: RUF1 Thirteen Children But Only Those Known Are Listed.
Noted events in his life were:
• None:
Peter married Margaret Rhodes in 1827 in Pennsylvania.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Mary Crotinger was born in 1818 and died on March 15, 1862 at age 44.
iii. Peter, Jr. Crotinger was born on May 1, 1822 and died on June 1, 1914 at age 92.
iv. John Crotinger was born in 1827 and died on February 17, 1889 at age 62.
v. Lucinda (Lucy) Crotinger was born on March 12, 1831 in Knox County, Ohio and died on February 16, 1923 in Lee Summit, Missouri at age 91.
vi. Sarah Crotinger died in 1883.
vii. Abraham Crotinger .
viii. Margaret Crotinger .
ix. Rhoda Crotinger .
x. Helena Crotinger .
xi. Celesta Crotinger .
xii. George E. Crotinger .
xiii. Elizabeth (Betsy) Crotinger .
25. Margaret Rhodes was born on April 30, 1796 in Pennsylvania,died on January 29, 1873 in Ohio,at age 76, and was buried in Jerome Township, Union County, Ohio.
Margaret married Peter Crotinger in 1827 in Pennsylvania.
28. George Whitfield Butler, son of Jonann Georg (John George) Butler , was born in 1789 in Shippenborgh, Pennsylvania and died in January 1873 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio at age 84.
George married Elizabeth Keller on February 24, 1818 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
The child from this marriage was:
29. Elizabeth Keller .
Elizabeth married George Whitfield Butler on February 24, 1818 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Sixth Generation 
48. Henry Crotinger, son of Johannes Jacob Crotinger and Mary Stone , was born in 1750 in Maryland.
Henry married Margaret .
Children from this marriage were:
ii. Henry Crotinger was born on May 26, 1797 in Greene County, Pennsylvania and died on June 14, 1867 in Licking County, Ohio at age 70.
iii. Elizabeth Crotinger was born in 1800 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania and died in 1849 in Washington, Pennsylvania at age 49.
49. Margaret died @ 1800.
Margaret married Henry Crotinger .
56. Jonann Georg (John George) Butler, son of Thomas Butler and Dorthea , was born on April 28, 1754 in Philadelphia, Pennyslvania,was christened on May 12, 1754 in German Church, Pennsylvania,and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Jonann married.
Children from this marriage were:
ii. George William Butler .
Seventh Generation 
96. Johannes Jacob Crotinger, son of Johannes Heinrich Krattinger and Maria Margareta Utz .
Johannes married Mary Stone .
The child from this marriage was:
48 i. Henry Crotinger (born in 1750 in Maryland)
97. Mary Stone .
Mary married Johannes Jacob Crotinger .
112. Thomas Butler died in 1756.
Thomas married Dorthea .
The child from this marriage was:
113. Dorthea .
Dorthea married Thomas Butler .
Eighth Generation 
192. Johannes Heinrich Krattinger, son of Christian Krattinger and Mary Elizabeth .
Johannes married Maria Margareta Utz .
The child from this marriage was:
96 i. Johannes Jacob Crotinger
193. Maria Margareta Utz, daughter of Hans Jacob Utz and Maria Catharine .
Maria married Johannes Heinrich Krattinger .
Ninth Generation384. Christian Krattinger .
Christian married Mary Elizabeth .
The child from this marriage was:
192 i. Johannes Heinrich Krattinger
385. Mary Elizabeth .
Mary married Christian Krattinger .
386. Hans Jacob Utz .
Hans married Maria Catharine .
The child from this marriage was:
193 i. Maria Margareta Utz
387. Maria Catharine was born in 1744.
Maria married Hans Jacob Utz .
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