I am seeking information on the family of Barbara Klein, born Feb. 1812, Hessen-Darmstadt (according to US Census info). I believe she was a widow when she came to the US in the 1850's with her daughter, Elisabeth (b. abt. 1848) and son, August J. (b. May 1849). I have located immigration records which may apply to them - the names and ages are correct, but I am confused by the last residence, which is listed as Leidhecken. If this record is correct they arrived on the Julia on 24 Oct. 1853, and the Port of Embarkation was Bremen. I can follow and document them after their arrival in the US, but am at a loss to trace them before they left Germany. I apologize for my geographical ignorance, I have just spent considerable time trying to figure it out without success. Our family tradition held that they came from Alsace-Lorraine, census info lists the birthplace as Hesse-Darmstadt, and the possible immigration record lists their last residence as Leidhecken. Is any of th! is information compatible? Has anyone heard of this particular branch of Kleins? I am looking for a husband or family information. Variations of spelling for this family group include Cline and Kline. Sorry for being long winded. Thank You, Jane in NJ