Hi Lists, I would like to know what port was likely used to depart from the area of Canton Bern, Switzerland, in order to get to the United States in the year 1852. Would it have been more convenient to go to France, Germany, or Italy? Thank you, John D. Ledrich M and T Fardan wrote: > John, Here are a few things I found out while looking at films of > the Church Records of the Parish of Worb, Canton Bern, > Switzerland. Johannes Laederach, son of Johannes, of Ried, > married Catharina Gehrig, daughter of Nicklaus, of Oberthal, on > April 5, 1839, at Worb. Also, our Johannes Laederach, was > christened on May 21, 1815, at Ried, his father was, Johannes > Laederach, of Ried, mother was, Elizabeth ( Ruegenbuehl ?), of > Hoechstetten. Also, I have Nicklaus Laederach, as the grandfather > of our Johannes Laederach, christened on May 21, 1815, at Ried. I > hope to find out more on Tuesday, when I'll go to the LDS Family > History Library in Wooster to look at some more > films. Best > Regards, Marzuq > Fardan e-mail address: > [email protected]