This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: leefessler Surnames: Faessler, Fessler, Walter, Kuehndorf Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11370/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My ancestors from the Scherzheim / Lichtenau area of Baden came to, stayed for a while or passed through Portsmouth in the time period 1848-1865. Since most of them moved on to Illinois, I wonder what attracted them to Portsmouth? One reason might be a community of friends or relatives from the old coutry. Are there any on line data or references that would shed light on my question? Any comments will be appreciated. Lee Fessler 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.