Searching for desc of John Otten born 28 May 1821 to Claus and Adeline Otten. Married Elizabeth Portlock 1847 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Elizabeth born 1826 died 1912 in Chicago, IL. Known children: Sarah born 1850 died 1852 Mary 1852 married G. V. Markham John ca 1855 worked for the Santa Fe railroad Hattie ca 1860 married James Edwards Any help appreciated. Julie Dresser Julie JRDresser@aol.com ============================================================ "Dwell on the past, and you'll lose an eye. Ignore the past, and you'll lose both of them." Old Russian Proverb "What the Son wishes to forget, the Grandson wishes to remember." Marcus Lee Hansen