Hallo Herbert, I guess, you've already tried to trace back your Johann Teske to the passenger lists of his arriving ship ? Paris in Bessarabia not too far away from the port of Odessa (something like 150 klicks). I didn't check further, but since the German community was pretty much cut off from anything in the main land, it seems likely that Odessa was the port of embarkation. Try that... If anyone has any more input, :o). Thanks, \Lars -----Original Message----- From: prussia-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:prussia-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Herbert Teske Sent: 03 June 2007 11:52 To: Prussia-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: [PRUSSIA-ROOTS] Any Help Is Appreciated Dear Listers: I'm attempting to obtain information re the arrival of my great grandfather in the United States. As you have generously helped others, may I be so bold to ask for this favor. Johann Teske (sometimes listed as "Jeske" or "Feske") was born March 13, 1834 in Paris, Bessarabia. His wife was born August 28, 1836; she was Elisabeth nee Kelm. Some of their children who arrived with them were Gottfried, 16; Samuel, 13, and Daniel, 11. Johann was 52 years of age, Elisabeth was 50. Johann's obituary, written by my father, states that the family arrived in New York on May 5, 1885, although my grandfather Samuel's Naturalization record states that he immigrated to the USA "on or about 1886." I'd like to learn the name of the port of embarkation and the ship on which they traveled. Thanks for considering. Herb Teske ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PRUSSIA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message