Hello, We are looking for any information in connection with my ggg grandparents coming to the US in the mid 1800s. They were in transport from arriving in NY to live in Chicago, IL. In reading the information below from a cousin of mine he found: "Pittsburg Pa., former mayor Charles Soergel states that there is a relation (to our line), but doesn't know what. He (my cousin - not the mayor) also states that Johann (my ggg grandfather) & Maria did make a stop in Pittsburg on their way from Doehlau, Bavaria (via NY) to Chicago...why???". Are there any records about Johann & Maria (Johann's father, Wolfgang came to the US after his eldest son & family ) making a stop in Pittsburg on their way?" If anyone has thoughts on this insight please write and let us know what there maybe that can help. I being in SW area of IL now can not make a trip to PA :-( to hunt. If anyone know of the family to Mayor Chas. Soergel that maybe living and could get us in touch with them that would be great as well. Thanks in advance to any and all who reply, Ruth in IL