Phil, I have a Fredericka Beier daughter of William Beiert born about 9/16/1846 in Prussia. She died April 22, 1927 in Memmphhis, Michigan. She married my great great grandfather Frederick Kuester date unknown. Frederick Kuester was born about 1848 and died October 19, 1907 in Richmond, Michigan. Their children Augusta Caroline Kuester - b 6/09/1876 Anna A. (my great grandmother) b 10/08/1877 Alkbert b. 1878 Minnie (Tina) 1879 They resided in Halfway, Michigan Any of this a possible connection? Cheri at CEBWillis@aol.com