This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rayteske1 Surnames: TESKE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.teske/147.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am also a descendent of Wilhelm. There is a good book on the Mulgrave settlers called Olden days that has genealogy as far as my father. I spend a good deal of my child hood up in Mulgrave where my dad was raised. 1. Wilhelm Teske was born 1820 in Prussia/Germany. He died in Mulgrave. Wilhelm Teske was granted Lands by the Province of Quebec in the Township of Mulgrave. Lots in Rage 4, 100 acres May 23rd 1872 and in Range 4 100 acres Nov 25, 1889. Wilhelm married Mary Abraham, daughter of Unknown Abraham, in Prussia. Mary was born 1826 in Pomerania, Prussia. She died 1901. They had the following children: 2 M i Albert Teske was born 1846 and died 1936. 3 F ii Johanna H Teske was born 1853 in Prussia. She died 1886. 4 M iii August Teske was born 1857 and died 5 Feb 1938. 5 M iv Alfred Teske was born 1862 and died 1949. 6 F v Alvina Teske was born 1865 in Prussia. She died 1928 and was buried 1928 in St. Matthew's, Inlet. 7 F vi Unknown Teske was born 1865 in Prussia. She died 1872 in at sea, Atlantic Ocean, on voyage and was buried in at sea. DEATH: This child was the twin of Alvina. She died during the voyage from Prussia to Canada. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.