Hi Gerry, I am not sure of connections to Meier surname. My great-great grand father Joseph MeyerSr., b. Feb 2 1805, Cologne, Prussia co., Germany died March 2, 1888. Married Gertrude, last name unknown. They are both buried at Miles Cemetery, Monroe Co., IL. They had 5 children. Rosetta, Barbara, Bertha, Joseph H. MeyerJr., (my great grandfather), Cornellia. Joseph MeyerSr., father Charles F. Meier. Do you know Ernst Meier had any siblings? Pat Vaseska, Vice president of MCGS is also related to Joseph Meyer. Pat is my second cousin, whom I plan on meeting this May. I live in Taylor, MI. My father Robert Markle was born in Moredock, Monroe Co., IL and my grandfather John Markle was born in Harrisonville. I do have more on Meyer, but not too sure of connection. Let me know if possible connection. Kay