Debbie, There are Baltimore City Directories at the Maryland State Archives going back into the early 1800's. Unfortunately, they are all on microfiche so you will have to find someone to look up your ancestor in these directories. I would do it for you but am unable to go to the archives myself. There are also some naturalization records available in this time frame. Norm Hare In a message dated 5/30/2006 7:28:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, JLLYNJAM@aol.com writes: Debbie in NC: I am also wondering where my German ancestors lived in Baltimore after arriving there from Bremen in 1836. By 1841 he had settled in St. Clair Co., IL. I have lost him, tho from 1836-1841. Perhaps he waited in Baltimore until he could be naturalized. But where would he have lived? Also, I am interested in the books you mentioned. Janet McLain Jllynjam@aol.com