Hi, I am new to the list. Here is what I know about my line. Melchoir Gustave Keller was born in Chaux, Terr. of Belfort, France October 25, 1815. He died November 12, 1880 in Jefferson County, Iowa. He married Madeleine Leury on October 20, 1838 in Boron, Belfort, France. She was born May 1, 1815 in Oltinque, Haut Rhine, France. According to the back of a picture of Madeleine, the family came to the US on a boat called the Rubicon. They arried in New Orleans, LA about November 26, 1844. Below is a list of their children. Any information on this family is appreciated. Katharine Sparks ksparks@pop.mwis.net Descendants of Melchior Gustave Keller 1 Melchior Gustave Keller 1815 - 1880 .. +Madeleine Leury 1815 - 1899 ......... 2 Francois (Frank) Keller 1839 - 1925 ............. +Elmira (Elmyra) Louisa Herrold 1854 - 1912 ......... 2 Marie Julie Keller 1841 - 1933 ............. +Charles Xavier Huot (Easton) 1839 - ......... 2 Antonie (Anthony) Keller 1843 - 1921 ............. +Marie Justine Philomene Droz 1849 - 1911 ......... 2 Eugene Keller 1845 - 1931 ............. +Nancy Iowa Kirk 1848 - 1915 ......... 2 Julian Keller 1847 - 1865 ......... 2 Edward Keller 1848 - 1903 ............. +Mary Justine Droz 1851 - 1933 ......... 2 Gustave David Keller 1850 - 1930 ............. +Catherine Mary Oriez 1852 - 1934 ......... 2 August Keller 1853 - 1930 ............. +Philomen Droz 1855 - 1934 ......... 2 Alexander Keller 1855 - ......... 2 Mary E. Keller 1856 - 1925 ............. +Orlando Flowers 1853 - 1923