About this Book

Theodor Joseph Kundtz (1852-1937) was born in Metzenseifen, Hungary to Josephus and Theresia Kesslebauer Kundtz. Theodor's father died while he was still young and he was forced into working at a young age. In 1873 he immigrated to America and settled in Cleveland. In 1874 he married Agnes Ballasch. They were later divorced and he then married his niece, Maria T. Ballasch (1867-1946) in about 1885. They were the parents of nine children. Theodor became a prominent businessman in sewing machines and other manufactured goods. In 1902 he was knighted into the Austro-Hungarian order of Franz Joseph. Descendants live in Ohio and other parts of the United States.