I am searching for further information on the background for the family of my ancestor, Maria Juliana MICHEL who was born on 22 March 1803 in (35274) Kirchhain, Hessen Province. Her parents were Carl MICHEL (born 24 Dec 1771 in Kirchhain) and Anna Catharina DALWIGK. They were married on 29 Jan 1797 also in Kirchhain. Maria Juliana MICHEL later married Carl Fredrick STREIBELEIN on 22 August 1826 in Hesse-Kassel, Germany. In 1850, she moved to St. Louis, Missouri, USA with her children. The 1880 US Census gives some clues to her background. Her birthplace in the census is listed as �Kirchein� while the birthplace of both of her parents is listed as �Hanover.� One clue that I was given is that Hanover could refer to either Hannover or Hanau in Hessen. I am assuming that this is a Huguenot family, but I have no proof for this connection. Any hints about how I could trace my MICHEL and/or DALWIGK families further back are more than welcome. --Pat Hanrahan Portland, Oregon, USA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree