Hi Barbara, I checked the Germans to America CDs covering 1850 thru 1888 and found no name matches near the age brackets you are looking for. The closest I found was a David Werling that was almost 45 years too young. Sorry I couldn't have been of assistance. Sandra in Oregon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara McRann" <bmcrann@yellowsub.net> To: "Sandra Kieffer" <Kieffer@pioneer-net.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2002 11:11 AM Subject: Germans to America - Werling - Schmierer Dear Sandra Sorry, I called you Linda in my first request - I have too many Linda's in my life. Germans to America CD - Could I have another look-up please: David Werling, born 1799, Germany Wife: Elisabeth, born 1800, Germany Children: Johannes Friedrich Werling, born 1822 Andries (Andreas) Werling, born 1832 Anna Werling, born 1839 and/or Peter Schmierer, born 1789, Germany Wife: name unknown (died on board ship during the voyage to America) Child: Katharina Schmierer, born 1827, Germany Thanking you in advance for your kind help. Barbara in Nevada