Introduction to Our Rathke Family Tree

Frederick Rathke and Wilhemina Duevel met and married in Mechlenburg Schwerin Germany. After the birth of their son, John, they emigrated to America, via the port of Hamburg Germany in 1871. They settled in Monroe County Michigan, first in Rasinville, then later moving to Dundee Michigan. This is the family tree of their known descendants as of December 31, 1997.

There are many other Rathke families in America who are from Germany also. I am interested in any information about the Rathke family in Germany or in hearing from anyone who has family links to persons in this genealogy.

Birth dates and other private information has been removed for any living individuals to protect their privacy over the internet. A Gedcom file is available to other members of the Rathke family. A book of this information Our Rathke Family has also been published. You may write or e-mail me at the address on the Send Mail page with any corrections, additions, or to request either the book or a Gedcom file.

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