I'm also looking for info for possible relatives on my father's side...descended from Peter Glantz (Glanz), according to the death certificates. Charles Glantz (b. 1885 in America) was my grandfather and was the son of Peter Glantz(born Soderlund in Sweden), all living in Meriden. John P. Soderlund of Meriden,b. 1860 or 1861 in Sweden to Peter Glantz(Glanz) and another wife, had Clarence, Blenda, Blandina and Ethel in America.John emmigrated in 1881 I think, Peter came over in 1880, with 2 young children and his second wife Carin..who became Kate Locks (Lax) in America, on the CAvalry Baptist Church records. Peter was from Tuna PArish, Sweden and was a soldier. That is why he took the Swedish military name Glans which means shining, lustre. That spelling got changed several times in the new world. I was wondering of there were any Soderlunds left in Meriden. I would love to compare notes. I have traced Peter back to Sweden..have found a brother and several other chil! dren adn have found ships records. I find this great fun. Thanks. Deb Glantz Hanna [email protected] [email protected] rsching: Glantz (Glans, Glanz,Soderlund), Lax, Hanna (h),Ives, Stocking, Merrill, Grinell, Ford, Hall, Borden,etc.