The 1870 census of town of Union included the following Frederick Strathmann age 45 Born Prussia Amelia " 39 " Baden William 15 New York Emelie 13 " " Emma 10 " " Henry 8 " ' Clara 3 " " Charles 1 New Jersey I think this is the same William Frederick who came to Wisconsin as a traveling salesman and, on Nov. 28, 1878 married Theresia Reif. He died Oct 17, 1903 of cancer. He left his widow and 7 children among whom was Joseph Stathmann, my wife's father. Any information on this family would be appreciated. Francis Blahnik fblahnik@lakefield.net