Evelyn Would you please see if your book Germany to America mentions my great grandparents: Christian Ficke b. April 19, 1867, Loystedt, Hannover orphan, came to US approximately 1873. Settled first in NYC, then in Essex County. Bertha Elisabeth Webbersen b. March 19, 1869 in Lehe, Hannover orphan, came to US around 1888 as a real guess They married December 13, 1889 in NY Thank you so much for your kindness Dee Ring