This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: baenck Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.hartwig/11.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am excited to hear from you. Unfortunately I think we are detached further than you think. Although my ggrandfather had a brother Otto, he did not have a brother named William and his parents were Herman and Louise. Gustave was born in Germany and when his parents came to the US they settled in Taylor, MI where they owned a farm until they died. My records show that my Otto died in Carleton, MI and is buried with his parents and Gustav in Taylor, MI. I do know family of Otto here in Michigan but know nothing of sisters Louise, Emilie, Anna, or Martha. If you stmble across any of these names and cannot make a connection I would appreciate hearing more. Thank you again for reaching out. I am sorry I couls not be of more help. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.