This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eckrode Eckroth Eckroade Schelhammer Peschel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QdB.2ACI/2447 Message Board Post: For those asking about Amanda Eckroth / Eckrode, she was born in 1872. Amanda's father was James Eckroth, born in 1846. James was the brother of Solomon Eckroth / Eckrode / Eckroad / Eckroade (my husband's great, great grandfather) Solomon and James had many other siblings. Their parents were Benjamin Eckroth and Susannah Schelhammer. Amanda's mother was Catherine born in 1847. Amanda had 4 siblings: Benjamin, Susannah, Lewis, Clara. Would like to share information with others interested in the ancestors and descendants of Benjamin Eckroth and Susannah Schelhammer.