Hi Russ, I would like to take you up on your generous offer to do some lookups Johann Ludwig MEIJER/MAIJER b: 22 Dec 1860, Oberweis Reason? Probably to study to be a teacher. He should have left around 1882 for Chicago. His brother: Paul MEIJER/MAIJER b: 11 Sep 1869, Oberweis Reason? To join his brother.He should have left in 1886. Thanks in advance, Marianne