This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beckmeier Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Wg.2ADE/3858.1 Message Board Post: My first husbands last name was Beckmeier. They were from the Vandalia, Illinois area. My daughter's name is Elizabeth which is why I responded. My ex-husband's family came from Germany and settled south of Vandalia, Illinois. If this is of any help please notify me. I am trying to find relatives of his. They are my daughters relatives. Please reply to: cathymckenna@mchsi.com thank you