This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rebholzgary Surnames: Michels Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.ceeurope.germany.schleswig.general/1769.1854.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've indexed a "lost livestock notice" for a Georg Michels, in "Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" covering 1844-1950. The notices provide a location for the pioneer long before paved roads or addressing. The address in this notice is listed as "Mequon, on the Green Bay Road". 26 Jul 1849, 3 consecutive notices in "Der Volksfreund". (NewspaperARCHIVE.com) These notices are common from the 1840-1850 and can provide a unique snapshot of the earliest German-American pioneers. Gary Rebholz Milwaukee Wis. "Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" 1844-1950 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.