Seek help on family of Ernst Heinrich Schaeffer, b ca 1812, Germany and family. To U.S. from Germany in 1848; arrived at New Orleans; was in Wayne co., Indiana by 1850 census. Where in Germany did this family come from? Wife, Elizabeth, b ca 1815, b Germany dau, Hannah, b ca 1839, Germany; mar. George Muhl ;Wayne co., IN dau Mary A, b ca 1839, Germany, mar. James Clark, Wayne co., IN son David, b June 1845, Germany, mar. Margaret Helms, " " son Henry, b ca 1847, Germany dau Elizabeth, b ca 1849, IN; mar. Andrew J. Sherrow son John, b ca 1851, Ind son William, b ca 1853, Ind David was my great grandfather, who removed to KS before 1870 Cherokee co. census. Anyone working on the Shaffer (or various spellings) in Indiana? Thanks for any leads. Marjorie Freeman marge@sunflower.com