This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gAB.2ACI/1850.2.1 Message Board Post: Nancy There is no connection that I am aware of. Sebastian Eckerle was born Jan 22 1815 in Baden. Sebastian's parents were Franz Xaver and Martha (Rauch). He had 2 siblings M. Juliana and Magnus. Sebastian married Agatha (Seyther) in 1844. They came to the U.S sometime between early 1852-early 1853. As far as I know Sebastian and his children (Amelia, Aloysius, Antonia, John, and Joseph) spent most of their time in Kentucky around the Gubser Mill area. I have not come across any Francescas but if I do I will let you know. Thanks for the inquiry. Aaron Eckerle