I have just joined this list and I noticed a posting about Spalteholz. My ancestors spelled their name SPATHOLZ/SPATHOLT. They were from Mechlenburg-Strelitz and arrived in the United States through the port of New Orleans in 1853. I have never been able to locate any other references to this name on the internet. Also I am not familiar with Mecklenberg-Strelitz as I am just beginning my search in Europe. I have been told that this was a divided kingdom and I do not know from which area the family originated. Any suggestions to point me in the right direction would be appreciated. Pam Burgess