Judy; You're right Andrew is not in the database. I don't think he came into the U. S. via New York. He was born in Rekasch but was married in Giseladorf. If there is family history information in the article I suggest sending a copy to Josef Michels who is rewriting the Giseladorf familybook at; jomichels@gmx.de Dave Dreyer . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy Van Dusen" <jmvandusen@comcast.net> To: <ddreyer@pacbell.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 12:32 PM Subject: Ship extraction database > Hi Dave. > Going through some paperwork I came across a copy of a newspaper article > (25th anniversary celebration) for a gentleman who came from Giseladorf > and settled in St. Louis. He and his wife Marie were close friends of my > grandparents. > His name was Andrew STRICKER and the article says that he came to America > in 1903. His wife was born in Freeburg, IL. > > I saw some Strickers in your database but did not see Andrew. I found the > family in the 1920 census where Andrew was working at a brewery. There > were quite a few breweries in St. Louis at that time - my grandmother > worked as a bottle capper at one time. > > I thought you might like the information. I'm going to post to the Banat > list that I have a copy of the article if there are any descendants that > may be interested in it. > > Thanks for all you do. > > Judy Van Dusen > Elgin, IL > > >