Randy The primary surnames I am interested in are: SELLMEYER (owned Tannery and Wool Mill in Oldenburg 1840-1880) DAHMUS/Damhus/Lükedamhus (Oldenburg 1840-1880) WAECHTER (Oldenburg 1840-1998) All three families originated in Oldenburg, Germany we believe. Secondary names associated with the primary names (spouses/spouses of children) are: Brugenschmidt Enneking Ortman Studer Hooverkamp Kranzlor Blemmeyer Krumplebeck Luechte Piepet Thanks for adding my names to the Franklin County list. Maybe someone will see the and help in my search. Randy, I am very interested in the Citizenship postings! Phil Di Matteo happy di@aol.com Santa Barbara, CA