Karlyn and other "Schaefer Seekers", I have a LEOPOLD SCHAEFER in Chicago in the late 1800's. Seems someone (?) could not make up their minds as to where he was born (b. 1859) ... a couple of censuses say Illinois and the others say Germany. His death certificate states birthplace as Germany, and I believe that is correct. His father was CHARLES SCHAEFER. Don't see a connection now, but ot might mean something later??? Karen Mulder [email protected]