Hi I am trying to locate my ggrandfather KIRCHNER, Adam born about 06/03/1857 somewhere in Germany. He migrated between 1884-1889. His wife maiden name GUMPERT, Elizabeth and children migrated a year or so later. They had 5 children also born in germany. My grandmother born 09/25/1879; Frank born06/15/1882; Adolph born 11/16/1883;Katie born 12/24/84; and Albert born 01/05/1887. I heard that they migrated from Hamburg area and came over on a cattle boat. However all records were destroyed by a home fire and i have not been able to make any head way about my family. i would appreciate any information anyone can offer regarding the KIRCHNERS. Thanks so much. Betty Hayes BAHazy1@aol.com