Would you look up SOPHIE BURGORF of Gadenstedt, born 1832 in Gadenstedt. My first reference if in 1881 as the Widow Sophie Metzing geb Burgdorf , leaving Gadentsedt with 3 teenagers: her nephew (my great great grandfather) Johann Herman Christian Burgdorf (traveled as Metzing) and Elise and Ernst Metzing. Their destination was Chicago, Illinois where she was "well established". I don't know if she was married in Germany or the USA bur I assume her husband was also from Gadestedt. Thanks! Judy _sixsmum@aol.com_ (mailto:sixsmum@aol.com)