I am hoping for some help. Ancestry.com keeps referring me to a book that I don't have access to. I have checked all of the libraries within 100 miles and no one has a copy. Well, I am in Texas. Is there anyone who has access to the Hans-Georg Boyken book Ostfriesen in Amerika -/- Where did they stay? Vol. #1 ISBN 0-9670802-2-3? On page 145 there is supposed to be a listing for J. Wirtjes who immigrated in 1872 with wife and children. I really need to know what other information is given in this listing. I have tried to buy the book, but the only copy available is on Amazon for about $200. Well, that didn't fit in the budget. I think this information might just get me unstuck as I am looking for information on a John/Johann/Jan Wirtjes who immigrated in 1872 from Ostfriesland, Germany. Part of the family ended up in Ogle, some in Carroll and some in Iowa. Your effort would be greatly appreciated. Judi