This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carstens and Carstens Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qk.2ADI/2044 Message Board Post: I am trying to piece together a family tree. My grandmother was a Carstens. I have traced it down to Johann Carstens married to a Loteria Engeline Carstens (no relation). I am seeking information on their parents. Johann was born 1835 adn Loteria around 1843. I believe they would be buried somewhere around Manson, IA. Any Information would be helpful. Thanks