October 23, 1998 There are many web sites that you can go into that might help you find this John Kloss info you are looking for. If you need any leads as to what to go into write me and I will give you those sites. HOWEVER, most of the sites are pretty sketchy when it comes to info dating back so far. I am having the same problem with finding out info on my greatgreat grandparents. My ggrandparents came from Germany and so far I haven't got info that I want dating back to 1850's or so. You best be getting obtu's or death certificate on your Paul Kloss.... that should have where in Germany he came from.... then you search out that area of Germany as his parents were probably married in that same village, etc. Have you gone to your local archives.... they should be very helpful? I still have to go to my local one in Southern California to search further. Also, the Mormon Church has local "Family History Centers" or what one might call genealogy libraries, all over the world that you can go into and seek much, much info. If they don't have what you want you can order it on micro-fish from them and it will come from Salt Lake City, their main headquarters. Just get into your white pages and look under "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints" and you should be able to find Family History Centers. Also, once a year the Mormons in different cities have a "Genealogy Day Fair" and you can go all day to it at a local church center and for free sit in classes about genealogy. The Family History Centers also usually have free classes during the year.... Just inquire. The Church also has bookstores, called Dessert Book Stores in and around many cities of the U.S.A. which you can go to and buy books on genealogy. Also, the Church has a web site where you could order genealogy books over the Internet. Just e-mail me back if you want any more information in any of these areas, I would be glad to help you. Remember, the Internet has a wealth of info on genealogy. However, like I said it is harder the further you go back date wise. Also, you should try to find out "Germany" contacts.... There are many sites in Germany (on the Internet) that will get you in touch with German individuals who might e-mail you also. Sincerely, Susanne R. Judson Southern California Mother and Grandmother (Where do you live?) Alexasj@prodigy.net -----Original Message----- From: jacques comeau <jacques.j.comeau@SNET.NET> To: BUNDESLAND-L@rootsweb.com <BUNDESLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, October 22, 1998 12:37 PM Subject: re: Kloss >I have hit the proverbial brick wall. >I am looking for information on John Kloss, born Oct. 27, 1870 in >Germany. Do not know what city other than it started with the letters >"Ko". He was the son of Paul Kloss, also born in Germany. I do not have >any information on him. Anything would be of help. >They both emigrated to the US between 1876 and 1887. >Betty >jacques.j.comeau@snet.net >