I am researching the family of John Nicholas OPEL. He was born July 30, 1843 in OberFranklin, Bavaria, Germany, His parents are W. OPEL born 1794 Bavaria and Anna FISHER OPEL born 1809 Bavaria. Anna was his second wife. His first wife was Margaret ZIMMERMAN (there were five children from this marriage, but I do not know names-in case this helps someone). John OPEL married Phoebe Ann SLOAN born 1845 in Decatur County, Indiania. Daughter of Benjamin SLOAN. John and Phoebe had six children: Bertha Florence born 1868 Laura Jane born 1872 Anna Bethsina born 1875 Effie Panelia born 1877 Benjamin Lewis born 1883 Mary Caroline born 1887 Looking for a connection to share information with. Laurie Acuncius Murfreesboro, Tennessee