This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: timbruechert Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/14.1769.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi William. I believe that 2 separate Reckleben families moved to Castlemaine before 1855. The first reference I have there is from the late 1840s. My GGG Grandmother had 8 brothers and sisters. I can't confirm if any came out here but 3 girls with similar names and ages married into the Moog, Baxter and Wessals families. My GGG Grandmother came straight to Castlemaine in 1859 so I suspect she knew relatives were there. Also, there is a Reckleben St in Castlemaine. I note similar names on the Digger pioneer site as those on my old prussian family tree but I can't be 100% sure of the connection. Tim. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.