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    1. [PRUSSIA-ROOTS] TESKE 1884-1885
    2. Herbert Teske
    3. Hello Listers! My great grandfather, Johann Teske, a resident of Paris, Bessarabia, made his way east and boarded the S.S. Belgenland (Captain W. W. Beynon) at the Antwerp, Belgium, port in late 1884 or early 1885.  The ship docked in New York on 9 May 1885 and immigrants were processed at Castle Garden. The ship's manifest records the Teske surname as "Ferke" and notes that Johann's last residence was "Oserwein." (The surname recorded at Castle Garden was "Ferk.") Does anyone know if the Castle Garden record might reveal additional information on this relative, and if so, where such information might be obtained? (Authorities at CG have not responded to my inquiries.)  Does anyone know where I might obtain the date of departure of the S.S. Belgenland from Antwerp?  Finally, does anyone know of a village/town in Germany or Poland named "Oserwein?" Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Herb Teske

    09/05/2009 06:43:20