This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rchrdwvr Surnames: Nussbaum, Stoothoff, Shoppenhauer, Hood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.queens/4179/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi - this is my first post. My great grandmother, Elizabeth Nussbaum, was born in Elmont, New York in 1886. She had sisters named Celia (or Cecilia?), Mag, Gertie, and Mary, and a brother named Pete. I'm looking for the names of Elizabeth's parents, who (according to family lore) were immigrants from Germany. From some census information, I believe the father may be named Victor, but I am unsure of this. Elizabeth Nussbaum married Cornelius Stoothoff and moved to Sanford, Florida. After Cornelius' death, she married George Habe. I have found some records of a Cecilia Shoppenhauer, who I believe may be Elizabeth's sister. But I'm having a hard time reconciling the maiden names. Cecilia was born in 1877 and her father was Konrad Shoppenhauer. I suspect that he may have died after she was born and her mother married a Nussbaum and had more children. Or this may be a complete red herring. I have found some records of a Gertie Nussbaum who married a Hood, but it's also unclear to me if this is the same person as my great grandmother's sister. Would be grateful for any assistance. Hopefully I can find the graves of Elizabeth's parents (I suspect they are on Long Island) and more information about her siblings. Thank you! 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.