This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACI/3589 Message Board Post: My gggrandfather Johannes Schickel and his bride Catherine arrived in Baltimore on the ship Finland on Nov. 26, 1852. They were Catholic and in April of 58 had a daughter named Bernhardina. I was wondering what catholic church german immigrants would have attended at that time? Also, were there city directories for that period? Did the great fire destory any buildings that held these records? Any ideas for helping me get over this brick wall would be appreciated. Thanks...