I am researching the family name Kalmund and seek assistance from members of the mailing list. I have managed to trace the name to Essen in Germany and would greatly appreciate any suggestions as to what resources are available for further research. Many thanks in anticipation. David Kalmund Victoria, Australia

Does anyone have access to the Brooklyn death index lookong for death date of George Buschmann probaly 1930's last known address 35 Cooper ST Brooklyn NY. Thank you, Maureen

Everyone has been so helpful pointing me in the right direction on previous questions that I thought I'd try my luck again! Has anyone heard of Marmaduke? I'm trying to research some information sent to me via "The Duckels Family Genealogy (1961)", which indicates that the surnames Duckels, Duckles, and DuCles mean "son of Marmaduke". I have searched every book I can get my hands on here in our public library, historical society, and old bookstores; I've searched many history and general sites on the internet; I believe I have posted previous messages (although perhaps not on this list). I can't find information on an historical figure named Marmaduke, although I think I may have heard of him years ago... Various unverified sources indicate the surname first appears in the Westphalia area of Germany, probably as Doeckles or Dueckles around the 12th century, then moved westward into Netherlands and Flanders around the 1400s. The name supposedly went to the UK with the engineer Cornelius Vermuyden (probably between 1626-1670), with members settling in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. On a different tangent, someone with a surname directory of Sussex advised that the name appears there as early as the 12th century. Has anyone heard of Marmaduke in any of these areas? Any leads would be appreciated! Vicki DUCKLESS Flanders New Hampshire USA

I am looking for my gr gr grandparents birthplaces....Jacob and Phoebe Mallach born around 1840 in CIMELDINE, Rhineflatz, Germany. I cannot seem to locate this town on any map I look at. Does anyone know where it is? Also looking for any Mallach that immigrated to America 1860's.. Anything on this name will be greatly appreciated.

I have just subscribed to this majordomo list. >From shipping records we know that my GGGF came from Borrenschin in East Prussia in 1865. We can not however locate Borrenschin on any maps we seen so far. Family oral history tells me that it is near Danzig. Does anyone know where it is, or ever heard of it. Thank You Lou Engle

Dear Joyce and Others: I appreciated the posting regarding the French Huguenots. My greatgrandfather August BARTZ's family came from Klein Ziethen, Brandenburg. They were German Lutherans, but the village of Klein Ziethen was made up largely of Belgian Huguenots. Many of the German Lutherans and Belgian Huguenots of the area immigrated to Kewanee, Illinois, where they established Lutheran and Reformed Congregations. There are three Klein Ziethens in Brandenburg. Our Klein Ziethen is northeast of Berlin. Ron Kuehner

Joyce asked why her German ancestors were called French Huguenots? (Her spelling was correct.) One of my ancestors was a French Huguenot from Poitou, France. The Huguenots were a Protestant minority in France. During the 1500s they were persecuted because of their religion. Many of them escaped to other countries, some to Germany, and to other European countries. My ancestor came to America in the late 1600s, not because of religious persecution but for the opportunities America offered. Joyce, I expect your ancestors left France for Germany in the 16th or 17th Century, but still clung to their religious origins from France. Hope this helps a little. Faith

We have heard that our German ancestors were called French Huguenots (spelling unclear) and I can't find exactly what the name refers to. We thought that at one time France controlled an area where they came from which is referred to as the Palatinate on some of our papers. Would appreciate any explanation. Thanks a lot, Joyce

The Anglo-German FHS in the UK are selling a booklet which contains a lecture by Ed Brandt on German Immigration to America for GBP1.50. This can be ordered from Mrs Kathleen Gioia 37 Martin Rd Kettering Northamptonshire NN115 6HF ENGLAND In the most recent Newsletter of the society Mitteilungsblatt 45, Sept Issue there is a short article about Germans going to America and reference to an "excellent website" called German Genealogy http://www.genealogy.com which is orientated to an American audience. It contains three reviews of "Germans to America" two of which are in English. Caroline NZ

At 09:16 PM 09/24/1998 -0700, BUNDESLAND-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > What is the best way to find out the parents of Conrad & Anna ? The Hessen site is at http://web.nstar.net/~dwat6911

Greetings from Australia !. Conrad Pfeifer married Anna Margaretha (Nee Krausgrill) in 1834 at Steinfurth, Oberhessen, Hessen. Two sons that we know of are ...Conrad born C.1835 and Friederick Baltaser born 1836 Starkenburg, Friedberg. It is believed that 2 other brothers went to USA but nothing is known of them. What is the best way to find out the parents of Conrad & Anna ? I have a family of Krausgrill with an Anna in it which could be this Anna born 1812. I would love to know the ancestors of Conrad as I have come to a standstill. Any information re Conrad & Anna's ancestors would be appreciated. Friederick Baltaser was a cooper when he arrived in Australia in the mid 1850's. Janette Pfeifer. janpfeif@dcsi.net.com

Hi; I am am searching for information on my SCHURMANN/SCHUERMANN ancestors who were from Bochum, Westfalen. SCHUERMANN Wilhelm Frederich b/ 1820 /wife SCHNEIDER Gertrude b/ 1819. married abt. 1832 SCHUERMANN Wilhelm Moritz b/1833 wife BLOOMBACH Gertrud b/unk married abt. 1854 Would like to find the parents of Wilhelm Frederick & Gertrude Schneider & any other information available regarding the family. Thank you Nita npearce@fone.net

Sorry about the confusing earlier post. Im looking for any information about the surname Gayde in the Pforzheim area. Thanks for your help!

Im looking for any info on the name Gayde from the Pforzheim area in Baden- Wurttemburg. Thanks!!!

I'm looking for information on the Kranichfeld family. Below is a genealogy report with the information that I have. I'm not sure if the family was originally from Kranichfeld, Germany. Where is Saxony, Germany in relation to Kranichfeld, Germany? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, David Hinz. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Descendants of Albert Kranichfeld Generation No. 1 1. ALBERT KRANICHFELD was born November 22, 1835 in Saxony, Germany, and died December 02, 1897 in Lake City,, Colorado, USA. He married ROSELLA MANGOLD Unknown. Children of ALBERT KRANICHFELD and ROSELLA MANGOLD are: 2. i. LOUIS HENRY MARTIN NICHOLAS KRANICHFELD, b. December 17, 1863, Buffalo,, New York, USA; d. August 02, 1956, Walsenburg,, Colorado, USA. ii. MARY MARGARETHA BERTHA KRANICHFELD, b. September 24, 1866. iii. MATHILDE AUGUSTA SUSANNA KRANICHFELD, b. December 12, 1870. Generation No. 2 2. LOUIS HENRY MARTIN NICHOLAS KRANICHFELD (ALBERT) was born December 17, 1863 in Buffalo,, New York, USA, and died August 02, 1956 in Walsenburg,, Colorado, USA. He married JOSEPHINE CARMAN October 17, 1906 in Lake City,, Colorado, USA, daughter of REUBEN CARMAN and MARY YANDELL. Children of LOUIS KRANICHFELD and JOSEPHINE CARMAN are: i. EDWARD HENRY KRANICHFELD, b. July 12, 1908, Lake City,, Colorado, USA; d. 1910, Lake City,, Colorado, USA. ii. FRANCES ROSELLA KRANICHFELD, b. March 08, 1911, Lake City,, Colorado, USA; d. Pueblo,, Colorado, USA. iii. ANNA JOSEPHINE KRANICHFELD, b. January 05, 1913, Lake City,, Colorado, USA; d. Pueblo,, Colorado, USA. iv. ELLA YANDELL KRANICHFELD, b. February 24, 1915, Lake City,, Colorado, USA; d. Cambridge,, Massachusettes, USA. v. ELECTA MAUDE KRANICHFELD, b. April 24, 1916, Lake City,, Colorado, USA; d. Pueblo,, Colorado, USA. 3. vi. VIRGINIA MAY KRANICHFELD, b. November 01, 1917, Lake City,, Colorado, USA; d. December 07, 1985, Denver, Adams, Colorado, USA. vii. GLADYS ELEANORE KRANICHFELD, b. December 24, 1918, Lake City,, Colorado, USA. Generation No. 3 3. VIRGINIA MAY KRANICHFELD (LOUIS HENRY MARTIN NICHOLAS, ALBERT) was born November 01, 1917 in Lake City,, Colorado, USA, and died December 07, 1985 in Denver, Adams, Colorado, USA. She married EDGAR HIRST 1933 in Raton,, New Mexico, USA, son of JOHN HIRST and SARAH WATSON. Notes for EDGAR HIRST: Machinist Children of VIRGINIA KRANICHFELD and EDGAR HIRST are: 4. i. JOHN LOUIS HIRST, b. December 06, 1933, Walsenburg,, Colorado, USA. ii. GLORIA JEAN HIRST, b. October 26, 1935, Walsenburg,, Colorado, USA; m. ? GARNETT, Unknown. iii. KEITH EDGAR HIRST, b. December 31, 1951, Pueblo,, Colorado, USA; d. June 1952, Pueblo,, Colorado, USA. iv. ALAN WAYNE HIRST, b. February 19, 1953, Pueblo,, Colorado, USA. 5. v. CYNTHIA JO HIRST, b. May 20, 1955, Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. 6. vi. KENT DAVID HIRST, b. March 19, 1959.

Hi Jean Do you know of the Anglo-German FHS? Although the society is very much UK based, they produce some good booklets on various subjects including the old states etc. They have a web site at http://feefhs.org/uk/frgagfhs.html >From memory they have a couple of books to do with emigration from Germany to the US which might help you in where to start first. They produce 4 newsletters a year with some good background info in. hope this of help. Caroline NZ

Hy ! I am looking for information about my Family.My fully name is OLAF HEEG, i'm living in germany near Frankfurt. Can anybody give me some infos, where I can get information about my family. Perhaps someone knows a good online-search-site or something like that. I use the Program "Familien-Chronik" from the German Software-Store Data Becker. Okay, so now I await your answers. Greetings to everyone from Germany, Olaf Heeg

Hello, Seeking info on Bernhard Ginger who came to America to Philadelphia PA in 1764 on the ship Chance. The ship sailed from Rotterdam. Would like to know where in Germany Bernhard came from. Does anyone know? Any help appreciated. Thank you Sincerely, Rhonda A. Guilliams Guilliams@webtv.net Researching in VA: ADAMS, AILSTOCK, FIRTH, GARRETT, GINGER, GWIN, GUILLIAMS, WALTERS, PATE, KELLEY & in PA & Germany: GINGER To ponder the past is to live in the future!!!! R. Guilliams

Sorry, had wrong address to begin with, but I am searching to find out what Palatinate, Germany refers to as I have found it referring to our ancestor's homeland. Also, is "Benen" a regular name in German? I am researching a Jacob Fehr, born 1704 who sailed from Rotterdam to PA and came from Palatinate, Germany and had two sons, Benen Jacob Fehr and Brother John Fehr. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. jfair@americanteleport.com

Looking for where Palatinate Germany is located ,Have traced the SMELTZER name there in the 1700. Thanks for any help. Jean Thomas[Smeltzer] thomas@cedar.alberni.net