This photo was labeled "Mr. Handsome" Bill Tagatz. The street sign behind him says "W. Olive St.".

Go to Martin Tagatz's web page for information about Bill's ancestry. Martin was Bill's great-great-grandfather. For more information about Bill's family, along with many historical stories, go to Bill's web site (this link will take you out of the For My Cousins web site).

Bill's parents are Sidonia Friedrichs and Edwin Christian Martin Tagatz. Edwin's parents were Herman John Tagatz and Emma Louisa Matz. Herman's parents were Christoph(er) John Tagatz and Louise Schatzke. Martin Tagatz and Gustina (Justina) Messall were Herman's parents. Go to Bill's web site (this link will take you out of the For My Cousins web site).

Go to Martin Tagatz's web site for details about Bill's connection to Prussia. Martin was Bill's great-great-grandfather. Photo courtesy of Bill Tagatz.