This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: avmaud Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.middlesex/401.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi-- I guess my husband's line is the only one that spells it Govelitz from what I've seen. I have some type-written genealogy notes passed on to me from John Matthew Govelitz. It only covers families with birthdates through the 1950's with a few others penciled in, and I think I have almost everyone sorted out. I have a few I'm not sure of and I think the problem is with the original Govelitz. I have _____Govelitz with sons George Vincent (my husband's line), Joseph, and John Michael. Were there other sons (or daughters)? I have pages for Michael Gavaletz and Steve Gavaletz that I think must be brothers to the first 3. Are they? Do you know anything of their immigration? The closest I have found are these records: New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 Name: Gyorgy gavaliez Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875 Age: 18 Gender: Male Port of Departure: Rotterdam Place of Origin: German Ship Name: Spaarndam This is the right age for our George Govelitz, but I don't know if this is correct. I would appreciate any help you can give me in sorting through this, especially if you know anything further back than I have.--Amy 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.