This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: simplertimes Surnames: Voss Bischoff Damen Lorenz Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.stlouis/10039/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am desperately trying to locate descendants of my following ancestors: Jacob C. Bischoff born 1840 Ottersheim Bavaria Immigrated to US 1857 possibly declared dec of intent in NY City 1857 was in St.Louis before 1865 when he married Mary Damen daughter of Michael & Barbara Burgenmeister Damen also from Ottersheim bavaria Jacob & Mary's daughter Ida married William A.Voss,he was born in Mine La Motte MO 1870 to Anton W.Voss and Antonette Schumer. Wm and Ida lived in St.louis all their married life. he was a carriage maker & blacksmith by trade and his shop was on 2100 chouteau Jacob & his son Jacob Jr were blacksmiths by trade had shops on market and manchester ave's I am trying to locate all of the descnedants of the Damen, Bischoff & Lorenz families really hope someone can help/or give suggestions thank you very much for reading this jackie stegeman Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.