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Mr. Hobert L. Motsinger of Creal Springs, Illinois wrote Laura (Knight) Motsinger, September 29,1935. She resided at Canton, Illinois at the time.
Here is some interesting history obtained from R. E. Metzinger of Metzinger, Nebraska.
"The name Metzinger in German means "Butcher". The originated from the name Metzger. Therefore is it supposed that every person with our name is related, although there seems to be Metzingers that we know nothing about. R. E. Metzinger's grandfather came from the town of Metz ,in Loraine, France. As you know this country has belonged to Germany but now belongs to France, however we are thought to be of Swiss-German decent. In regard to the name Metzger. They had in in Germany a rich relative who died intestate, leaving immense property and wealth. One of the brothers was granted with the power of attorney and went to settle the estate, he sold the land and other property, got all the money, dug out and went to Holland to live, so as his brothers would not find him, he added the "IN" to his name making the name Metzinger. About 30 years ago R. E. Metzinger's uncle saw an item in Chicago newspaper, regarding an unclaimed fortune left by an deceased millionaire.
He at once got his brothers interested and they hired lawyers to investigate. They found the money to be there,(several millions of dollars) and they also were the legal heirs. According to the laws of Holland any monies which laid unclaimed over fifty years reverted to the government to be used for relief of widows and of orphans. Such was the end of Ill gotten wealth."
When the Metzingers went to the Carolines some changed their name to Motsinger, and practically all go by that name however some kept the original.
Felix, James, Solomon J., who resided here, have passed to the great beyond. I guess that there are at least 500 of both names in the United States.
H.E. Motsinger
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