I was wondering if anyone could help me find my Walter family. They were German speaking. I am looking to find any information I can on Christian Walter born abt. 1783 and his son Nicholas Walter born 1808 or 1809. I was told Nicholas was born in Seedorf. Nicholas married a Maria Zangger. She was born in Brunnenthal Switzerland in 1821 and was the daughter of Christian Zangger and Anna Isch. I have lots of information on this Zannger/ Zonker/Sonker family back to Felix Zangger born in 1605 thanks to a generous cousin, but none on my Walter family Although there are three Seedorfs in Switzerland.I am pretty sure it is the Seedorf near Bern. I was just in Switzerland with a group tour. It is beautiful country! I was only able to inquire at the town hall in the Seedorf near the Luzern, Altdorf area. They told me The Walter/Walther name is know around Bern and are not from this Seedorf. They ended up coming to America sometime before 1830. I found them in the 1830 census of Switzerland Township, Monroe County, Ohio. I can't find them on any ship lists. And don't know when and how they got here. Any information would be very much appreciated. Kristi in Cleveland, Ohio, USA