Is anyone researching this surname in BROOKLYN, NY? Barbara Haas died 1899 of typhoid in Brooklyn, she was born 1876, according to her death certificate, her parents were Barbara and Michael Haas. Barbara (1876-1899) was married to John Kiesling and lived at 304 Stagg Street. After her death, John and their son Joseph, are with Michael Haas, Barbara's brother at 294 Stagg Street. Also, it should be noted that Michael Haas is married to Elizabeth Kiesling, sister of John. We believe that the Haas and Kiesling families were in the same place in Germany. John Kiesling said he was from "Hof", which simply means "village" but he said that it was near Bamberg. Is anyone else interested in this Haas family or know where in Germany they originated? Rolene Eichman Kiesling, Groveland, CA