Luedtke and Rice Research Project

Welcome to the public research page for the Luedtke and Rice family lines.

This page collects evidence notes, surname variants, migration clues, place names, and public discoveries.

Research surnames include: Luedtke, Luedke, Liedtke, Ludtke, Lüdtke, Rice, Riewe, Hartfiel, Heymann, and Hedtke.

View believed confirmed family tree branches

View the full Luedtke and Rice research page index

Canada family records and citizenship research

Current focus

Current research focuses on connecting documented family lines, comparing surname variants, reviewing migration clues, and identifying record targets that may strengthen family connections.

Known surname variants

Luedtke, Luedke, Liedtke, Ludtke, Lüdtke, Rice, Riewe, Hartfiel, Heymann, and Hedtke.

Key places in this research

Grabowo, Krojanke, Flatow, West Prussia, Pomerania, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

How to help

If you are connected to these family lines and recognize a surname, place, or family connection, please share your clue, record lead, or correction.

No-cost research access

This site highlights free or no-cost research paths whenever possible, so other researchers can review, source-link, and share the work without paywalls.

Status

This is an active public genealogy project. More evidence notes, sources, and collaboration options will be added soon.

Latest updates

Confirmed Branches - Believed confirmed family tree branches

Full research page URL:
https://luedtkerice.j03.page/confirmed-branches.html

Canada Family Records - Shapley, Stafford, Rice, Bair, and Baum

Full research page URL:
https://luedtkerice.j03.page/canada.html

TG903148-C - Hedtke to Luedtke DNA Ancestor Connection

Full research page URL:
https://luedtkerice.j03.page/Hedtke-to-Luedtke-DNA-Ancestor-Connection.html

TG903148-B - Following Amelia Caroline Luedtke and the Hedtke Line

Full research page URL:
https://luedtkerice.j03.page/following-amelia-caroline-luedtke-and-the-hedtke-line.html

Matching public post on j03.page:
https://j03.page/2026/04/18/tg903148-following-amelia-caroline-luedtke-and-the-hedtke-line/

TG903148-A - Following the Luedtke Line Through Erdmann

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