Johann Jacob BECKER (1816-1895) & wife Maria Eliz. HOEHN (1822-1895) came to US from near Kaiserslautern, Germany in 1846 & settled in E. St. Louis,St. Clair Co., IL. Removed to Edwardsville, Madison Co., IL abt 1865. Issues - 1. Christian Frank b. 1846 m. Louise NUSBERGER / EBERLE (used step father's sur name) 2. Elizabeth b. 1853 m. 1st Thos. DODSON & 2nd Peter ABRAHAMS 3. Jacob b. 1857 - m. Fannie LASATER 4. Catherine b. 1859 m. Joseph Smith UMBERGER 5. Edward b. 1867 m. Irene O'MARROW Sue12632@aol.com