My GGGrandfather emmigrated from the area of Minden in 1854? (this is questionable) Where would one search for records in this area? I am sure he had to apply to emmigrate? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! He would of been about 21 years of age, does this mean he left to avoid the military? or, would he of already served? He emmigrated/immigrated by himself, with no know family on the same ship. I have been unsuccessful in finding any church records,(and I have tried) many people have sent various info pertaining to the surname in the area (and I thank them!!!) but none have connected. Are there birth records? There are no known census records for the area, what about a Directory? Searching: Karl Ludwig Tegeler, born Feb 16, 1833 in Minden , Germany. Thank You in Advance Christi