Better keep in mind the German spelling of Cassel. That being Kassel for any future research Brian. Try this site... http://members.cox.net/hessen/archives.htm It has many links that may be of value to you. Regards, Robert Lipprandt (South Florida) ============== Subject: [PRUSSIA-ROOTS] Andrew Scheidemantel > My ancestor, Andrew Scheidematel immigratied to the United States in > 1847 from Bremen. His census records say he was from Hesse-Cassel. This > is the information I've found so far: > > Andrew's record found in Germans to America--series II: Passengers > arriving at US ports in the 1840's. > Call Number: 973 W2-ger ser.2 V4 > > Ship: Theodor Korner > from: Bremen to: New Orleans > arrived: 17 May 1847 > Scheidemantel, Andr. 27M Farmer > > How should I proceed? > I know this is the Prussia list - is there a Hesse-Cassel list? > Thanks in advance! > > Brian Palmer, Arvada, Colorado, USA >