More Than Roses: Lineage, Photos and Stories of the Rose, Seitz, Fecher, Severt, Will, Ranly and Grunkemeyer Families
More Than Roses: Lineage, Photos and Stories of the Rose, Seitz, Fecher, Severt, Will, Ranly and Grunkemeyer Families
Overview
Lineage, Photos and Stories of the Rose, Seitz, Fecher, Will, Severt, Ranly and Grunkemeyer Families. This is a record of our ancestors’ lives; a timeline of how we came to be on this continent, in this country, in this city, at this place and time. Records, names and dates form the framework of our family tree. But, each one of our ancestors was a unique individual. Finding details of an individual are like finding scattered pieces of a puzzle. Putting them together, we see their lives taking shape once more as they rise from the pages to tell us their stories. These lineage, photos and stories are focused on Germany, the birth of our ancestors, and America, their hope for the future. Our eldest recorded ancestors endured the endless wars engulfing their homelands. Escaping political upheaval, social unrest, hunger from famines, the desire for religious freedom, and the opportunity of land ownership beckoned them to the New World. They bravely left their homeland, relatives and possessions and set sail across the ocean. From 1830 to 1884 our Ancestors emigrated from Germany to Ohio USA. In their trunk or luggage they packed dried fish, meats and fruits to sustain them on their journey, along with some clothes and their Bible. There was usually a bunk for each passenger and benches, down in the belly of the wooden ship. It was a hard voyage; many were sick. They endured the long voyage on ships that arrived in New York, Baltimore and Louisiana. From there they traveled by horse and wagon, steamship, railroad and/or thru canals to their final destination. The applicant for citizenship needed to live in one place for five years after filing the naturalization papers before final ones were authorized. Wilderness land was cleared for crops, logs were hewn to build homes and churches arose, giving thanks. Game was plentiful as deer, wild turkey, bear, pheasant and rabbit roamed their native habitat. Our ancestors allotted time was absorbed in existing, from dawn till dusk, working the land to feed their families. Large families were necessary for a working farm. Neighbors came together to share in the tasks of harvesting and butchering, from one farm to another. Cooperation was necessary for survival, as well as consoling their loneliness and hardships. Generations worked the family farm. Canals were constructed for easier passage of goods and for travel between towns. Railways encroached city and country, offering jobs to willing emigrants. Horseless carriages awakened quiet streets and the need for smoother roadways. The more things change, the more they remain the same. Good traditions have a way of hanging on through another generation. Max and Anna Maria Seitz’ friends had a ‘bellowing’ the evening of their marriage in 1851, and so did Prather and Mary Rita Rose Malott in 1942. Hoedowns were popular in the 1800’s and square dancing is still enjoyed today. Our early ancestors cooked over open fires with friends and relatives and enjoyed the starry nights. Camping is the leisure time choice for many of us, enjoying the warmth, smells, laughter and friendship of an evening campfire. Holidays bring families and friends together, just as the gatherings for quilting bees, taffy pulling, harvesting and butchering. Relying on each other through good times and bad helps us through this earthly life. Time goes by so slowly. Time goes by so fast. Children grow up in the blink of an eye. The key is to appreciate today; each day is a blessing in itself. Each generation lives in a more modern world and has it so much better than their ancestors. It is also true that each generation looses something that the previous generation had. Communication has advanced, but holding a hand conveys more than words can say. Fully live the grand adventure that is your life. Email gardenergom@gmail.com for free Heroes and Treasures search in More Than Roses--a great way to introduce a child to their ancestors.Description
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Overview
Lineage, Photos and Stories of the Rose, Seitz, Fecher, Will, Severt, Ranly and Grunkemeyer Families. This is a record of our ancestors’ lives; a timeline of how we came to be on this continent, in this country, in this city, at this place and time. Records, names and dates form the framework of our family tree. But, each one of our ancestors was a unique individual. Finding details of an individual are like finding scattered pieces of a puzzle. Putting them together, we see their lives taking shape once more as they rise from the pages to tell us their stories. These lineage, photos and stories are focused on Germany, the birth of our ancestors, and America, their hope for the future. Our eldest recorded ancestors endured the endless wars engulfing their homelands. Escaping political upheaval, social unrest, hunger from famines, the desire for religious freedom, and the opportunity of land ownership beckoned them to the New World. They bravely left their homeland, relatives and possessions and set sail across the ocean. From 1830 to 1884 our Ancestors emigrated from Germany to Ohio USA. In their trunk or luggage they packed dried fish, meats and fruits to sustain them on their journey, along with some clothes and their Bible. There was usually a bunk for each passenger and benches, down in the belly of the wooden ship. It was a hard voyage; many were sick. They endured the long voyage on ships that arrived in New York, Baltimore and Louisiana. From there they traveled by horse and wagon, steamship, railroad and/or thru canals to their final destination. The applicant for citizenship needed to live in one place for five years after filing the naturalization papers before final ones were authorized. Wilderness land was cleared for crops, logs were hewn to build homes and churches arose, giving thanks. Game was plentiful as deer, wild turkey, bear, pheasant and rabbit roamed their native habitat. Our ancestors allotted time was absorbed in existing, from dawn till dusk, working the land to feed their families. Large families were necessary for a working farm. Neighbors came together to share in the tasks of harvesting and butchering, from one farm to another. Cooperation was necessary for survival, as well as consoling their loneliness and hardships. Generations worked the family farm. Canals were constructed for easier passage of goods and for travel between towns. Railways encroached city and country, offering jobs to willing emigrants. Horseless carriages awakened quiet streets and the need for smoother roadways. The more things change, the more they remain the same. Good traditions have a way of hanging on through another generation. Max and Anna Maria Seitz’ friends had a ‘bellowing’ the evening of their marriage in 1851, and so did Prather and Mary Rita Rose Malott in 1942. Hoedowns were popular in the 1800’s and square dancing is still enjoyed today. Our early ancestors cooked over open fires with friends and relatives and enjoyed the starry nights. Camping is the leisure time choice for many of us, enjoying the warmth, smells, laughter and friendship of an evening campfire. Holidays bring families and friends together, just as the gatherings for quilting bees, taffy pulling, harvesting and butchering. Relying on each other through good times and bad helps us through this earthly life. Time goes by so slowly. Time goes by so fast. Children grow up in the blink of an eye. The key is to appreciate today; each day is a blessing in itself. Each generation lives in a more modern world and has it so much better than their ancestors. It is also true that each generation looses something that the previous generation had. Communication has advanced, but holding a hand conveys more than words can say. Fully live the grand adventure that is your life. Email gardenergom@gmail.com for free Heroes and Treasures search in More Than Roses--a great way to introduce a child to their ancestors.Description
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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