Hello all, I'm looking for the father of Johann Matthias Anton ARMBRUST born 1789 Itzehoe, S-H, Germany. He's the illegitimate son of Margarethe WENDEL (WETZEL) born 1767 Itzehoe (assumed) S-H, Germany. She later married Hinrich DAMMANN and they had a daughter Margarethe DAMMANN in 1802. All these people are in the 1803 Itzehoe Census listed as family No. 315. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Any suggestions as to how to track this family back in time will be greatly appreciated. Matthias married Catharina WITTMAACK born 1786 of Olendorf, Helligen, Germany in 1811 and they had six children, all born in Itzehoe. The oldest, Ferdinand Jurgen Friedrich A. born 1815 (my 2nd great grandfather) moved to Blankenese, married Anna M. TIEMANN in 1842 and became a ship captain / owner of the schooner Ferdinand out of Hamburg. He died at sea 1863, she at Blankenese 1897. Besides my g'grandfather Peter Heinrich A. they had six other children of which I have limited to no information. I do have info on Peter continuing to present day. If anyone on this list has any suggestions as to how how best pursue this family line I can provide what details I have and perhaps we can develop a lead or two. I have researched whatever is available online and gone as far as I can with it until more becomes available. Unfortunately budgetary constraints prohibit me hiring a professional in my quest. Thanking you in advance, I'll appreciate any advice and help. Bob Armbrust Port Orange, FL USA