Joseph Giltzinger was born 30 April 1773 in Lauterbourg, France.  He married Catherine Illig.  He died 18 Sept 1828 in Lauterbourg, France.  They had 6 children.

1. Joseph Francois Giltzinger.  Born 28 May 1798 in Lauterbourg, France.  He married Sophia M Keller.  He died 8 Aug 1867 in Pulaski, IN.  They had 9 children.

2. Catherine Giltzinger.  Born 25 Nov 1800 in Lauterbourg, France.

3. Andreas Giltzinger.  Born 2 Dec 1804 in Lauterbourg, France.  He married Maria Ann Keller.  He died in 1852.

4. Louis Giltzinger.  Born 12 Sept 1806 in Lauterbourg, France.  Died 29 Oct 1837 in Constantine, France.

5. Georges Giltzinger.  Born 27 June 1809 in Lauterbourg, France.

6. Francois Giltzinger.  Born 10 July 1812 in Lauterbourg, France.