Birth and Baptism

Bohnert Ancestors

Not all ancestors are represented on this page. 

As research continues, additional ancestors and documentation will be included.

~ Parent ~

James Joseph Bohnert

October 31, 1925

James Joseph Bohnert was born on Saturday, October 31, 1925, in Longtown, Perry County, Missouri. James was our father, the son of our grandparents, John Vincent Bohnert and Sarah Helen (nee Bohnert) Bohnert. He was baptized in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri on November 1, 1925. The sponsors were August and Caroline Renner. 

James married Rose Anna Gibbar on January 17, 1948, in St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Perryville, Perry County, Missouri. He died on March 5, 2020 in Perryville, Perry County, Missouri at 94 years of age.

James Joseph Bohnert

Certificate of Baptism - November 1, 1925

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri

~ Grandparents ~

John Vincent Bohnert

June 19, 1899

John Vincent Bohnert was born on June 19, 1899 in Perry County, Missouri. John was our grandfather, the son of our great grandparents, William Bohnert and Mary Elizabeth (nee Leible) Bohnert.

John married Sarah Bohnert on July 20, 1919, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chester, Randolph County, Illinois.

John died on March 4, 1971, in Perryville, Perry County, Missouri at 71 years of age.

Sarah Helen Bohnert

February 2, 1899

Sarah Helen Bohnert was born on February 2, 1899 in Perry County, Missouri. Sarah was our grandmother, the daughter of our great grandparents, Anton Bohnert and Rosalia Catharina (nee Leible) Bohnert.

Sarah married John Bohnert on July 20, 1919, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chester, Randolph County, Illinois.

Sarag died on December 19, 19987, in Perryville, Perry County, Missouri at 98 years of age.

~ Great Grandparents ~

William Bohnert

September 5, 1845

William Bohnert was born on September 5, 1845, in Perry County, Missouri. William was our great grandfather, the son of our 2x great grandparents, Lucas Bohnert and Klementina Elizabeth (nee Hurst) Bohnert. He was the father of our grandfather, John Vincent Bohnert. He was baptized on September 21, 1845 at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Perryville, Perry County, Missouri. 

William married Mary Elizabeth Leible on January 2, 1875 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri.

William died on March 28, 1932, in Perry County, Missouri at 86 years of age. He is buried in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri.

William Bohnert

Certificate of Baptism - September 21, 1845

St. Mary's Assumption Church, Perryville, Perry County, Missouri

Mary Elizabeth Leible

July 2, 1857

Mary Elizabeth Leible was born on July 2, 1857 in Union Township, Perry County, Missouri. Mary Elizabeth was our great grandmother, the daughter of our 2x great grandparents, Vincent W. Leible, Jr. and Mary Martha (nee Boschert) Leible. She was the mother of our grandfather, John Vincent Bohnert. She was baptized on July 26, 1857, by Fr. Becker. Her sponsors were Joseph Borschert and Maria Anna Sauer.

Mary Elizabeth married William Bohnert on January 2, 1875 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri.

Mary Elizabeth died on July 31, 1912, in Perry County, Missouri at 55 years of age. She is buried in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri.

Mary Elizabeth Leible

Certificate of Baptism - July 26, 1857

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri

Mary Elizabeth Leible

Certificate of Baptism - July 26, 1857

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri

Anton Bohnert

December 26, 1853

Anton Bohnert was born on December 26, 1853, in Perry County, Missouri. Anton was our great grandfather, the son of our 2x great grandparents, Caspar Bohnert and Klementina Elizabeth (nee Hurst) Bohnert. He was the father of our grandmother, Sarah Helen Bohnert. He was baptized on March 20, 1854 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri. His sponsors were Mauritz Hunt and Barbara Bohnert.

Anton married Rosalia Catharina Leible on Noveber 21, 1881, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri.

Anton died on July 28, 1837 in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri at 83 years of age and is buried in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

Rosalia Catharina Leible

May 20, 1866

Rosalia Catharina "Rose" Leible was born on May 20, 1866 in Perry County, Missouri. Rose was our great grandmother, the daughter of our 2x great grandparents, Vincent W. Leible, Jr. and Helena "Ellen"R (nee Riehl) Leible. She was the mother of our grandmother, Sarah Helen Bohnert. She was baptized on June 6, 1866 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri. Her sponsors were Joseph Leible and Elizabeth Bohnert.

Rose married Anton Bohnert on November 21, 1881, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri.

Rose died on February 26, 1951 in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri at 84 years of age and is buried in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

Rosalia Katharina Leible

Certificate of Baptism - June 6, 1866

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri

~ 2x Great Grandparents ~

Lucas Bohnert

October 12, 1811

Lucas Bohnert was born on October 12, 1811, in Tiergarten, Renchen, Baden. Lucas was our 2x great grandfather, the brother of our 2x great grandfather, Caspar Bohnert and son of our 3x great grandparents Melchior and Franziska (nee Lauck) Bohnert. Lucas was the great grandfather of our father, James Joseph Bohnert.

Lucas married Klementina Catharina Hurst on February 24, 1843, in Saint Mary's Assumption Church in Perry County, Missouri.

Lucas died on December 7, 1852 in Perry County, Missouri at 41 years of age. The location of his grave is currently unknown.

Klemetina Elizabeth Hurst

November 5, 1821

Klementina Elizabeth Hurst was born on November 5, 1821 in Renchen, Baden. Klementina Elizabeth was our 2x great grandmother, the daughter of our 3x great grandparents Lorenz Hurst and Brigitta (nee Hertwig) Hurst. She was the grandmother of both John Vincent and Sarah Helen Bohnert and the great grandmother of our father, James Joseph Bohnert.

Klementina married Lucas Bohnert on February 24, 1843, in Saint Mary's Assumption Church in Perry County, Missouri. After his death, she remarried to his brother, Caspar Bohnert.

Klementina died on April 18, 1881 at 59 years of age. There is a memorial grave stone in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri. The location of her actual grave is currently unknown.

Caspar Bohnert

January 5, 1809

Caspar Bohnert was born on January 5, 1809, in Tiergarten, Renchen, Baden. Caspar was our 2x great grandfather, the brother of our 2x great grandfather, Lucas Bohnert and son of our 3x great grandparents Melchior and Franziska (nee Lauck) Bohnert. Caspar was the great grandfather of our father, James Joseph Bohnert.

Casper married Franziska Meyer in Renchen, Baden on July 2, 1835. After her death, he remarried to Klementina Elizabeth Hurst, the wife of his deceased brother, Lucas, on January 3, 1853, in Perry County, Missouri.

Caspar died on July 15, 1876. There is a memorial grave stone in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri. The location of his actual grave is currently unknown.

Vincent W. Leible, Jr.

July 8, 1822

Vincent W. Leible, Jr.  was born on July 8, 1822 in Urloffen, Baden. He was our 2x great grandfather, the son of our 3x great grandparents, Vincent Leible, Sr. and Rosalia (nee Widemer) Leible. Vincent was the grandfather of both John Vincent Bohnert and Sarah Helen Bohnert. He was the great grandfather of our father, James Joseph Bohnert.

Vincent married Mary Martha Boschert on January 17, 1848 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri. After her death, he remarried to Helena "Ellen" Riehl.

Vincent died on February 14, 1880 at 57 years of age. He is buried in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri.

Mary Martha Boschert

July 27, 1829

Mary Martha Boschert was born on July 27, 1829 in Renchen, Baden. She was our 2x great grandmother, the daughter of our 3x great grandparents, Franz Joseph Boschert and Maria Franziska Boschert. Mary Martha was the grandmother of our grandfather, John Vincent Bohnert and the great grandmother of our father, James Joseph Bohnert.

Mary Martha married Vincent Leible, Jr. on January 17, 1848 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri. 

Mary Martha died on February 21, 1862 at 32 years of age. She is buried in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri.

Helena "Ellen" Riehl

December 22, 1842

Helena "Ellen" Riehl was born on December 22, 1842 in Jockgrim, Baden. She was our 2x great grandmother, the daughter of our 3x great grandparents, Johann Riehl and Catharina Schwein. Ellen was the grandmother of our grandmother, Sarah Helen Bohnert, and the great grandmother of our father, James Joseph Bohnert.

Ellen married Vincent Leible, Jr., on April 25, 1864, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri. She was his second wife.

Ellen died on March 4, 1886 at 43 years of age. She is buried in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek, Perry County, Missouri.

~ 3x Great Grandparents ~

Melchior Bohnert

January 6, 1773

Franziska Lauck

March 7, 1778

~ 4x Great Grandparents ~

~ 5x Great Grandparents ~