This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mterwelp1890 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/2462.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Lois, yes Augusta had a brother, August born 1840 in Germany. I will do some digging for exact sources for you but briefly can tell you some things, my record are not where I am at the moment. August Sr., Wife Lizetta, August Jr., and Augusta came to America June 1855. They first went to Philadelphia (?, I will get the details) then traveled to and settled in Quincy Illinois. In 1856 August Sr. started a jewelry business with brother-in-law Henry Huelsmann. The business lasted many years. First August died, then Henry, then Lizette. Son August, born 1840 took over the business, and after he died it went to I forgot who, will check it out for you. William August Basse Sr. and Lizette, my GGG grandparents are in my father's mother's line. I have a family tree, the Huelsmann family tree that was handed down thru Grandma's family that I got after Grandma died. It traces the family back to 1698 in Germany. Unfortunately it ended when Grandma died as I didn't know ab! out the cousins and second cousins it lists. It is interesting. One man in the family was guard to the Prince of Armenia. And one lady was listed as having no children. I felt sorry for her because the people for generations before and after her had a habit of populating the area. My 7G Grandfather had a wife who gave him 12 children, she died, then he married another lady and she had about that many. My 6G Grandfather came from the 2nd wife, and he did the same thing. Seems strange doesn't it. But that was what they did. So when I read about that lady without children I felt sorry for her, and thought, that's me too. I will get some specific information for you, and get it to you. It's great to hear from you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.