Here is my Schmidt family information. I'm willing to share info I have with anyone who is interested. George Schmidt (1862-1949): "He and his brother, Edward, came to the US when they were very young", according to his daughter, Mary Rosalie (now deceased). He worked on dredge boats for most of his life. I have a letter dated Feb. 1918, on the letterhead of United Dredging Co. The company had offices in NY, Oakland, CA; Mexico, D.F.; Galveston, and Tampico, Mexico, where he wrote the letter from. George married (early to mid 1890s?) Rosabell (NMN) Ohlhausen, d/o Henry D. and Martha Jane "Jennie" Spivey Ohlhausen. They had six children: Louisa (Foster) (1891-19??) Jennie Isbel (Andreason) (Mar 26, 1894-Mar 02, 1981) George Edward (Jul 6, 1895-Jul 31, 1918) John "Johnnie" Henry (1901-1956) Mary Rosalie (Sheppard) (1906-1995) Chester Harold (1915-1931) All mentioned above, except for Louisa, John Henry and Mary Rosalie, are buried in The "Old" Alta Loma Cemetery (Santa Fe, TX). I know George and Rosabell (aka Rosa, Rose) lived in Galveston at least through 1918, with their address being 1403 Ave. J (Broadway) for much, if not all, of the time. I am assuming all of their children were born in Galveston, but I really don't know. On an "Application of Widow, Child, or/and Dependent Parent" in 1922, their address is "Alta Loma, TX"; and I do know, from one of George's granddaughters, that he was a Justice of the Peace for some years in Alta Loma, conducting his business from his home. My direct line is through Jennie I. Schmidt Andreason, whose eldest daughter, Adele Crisbel (1914-1965) m. Almon Parker Combs (1903-1986). One of their twin sons, John Wayne (02/02/40-07/28/93), is my father. Thanks for taking the time to look through all this info. I am trying to post every detail I have that might mean something to someone. And thanks, Angie, for your offer to help. I really appreciate it; and will be on the lookout for any info that would be of interest to you. Kim Combs Elkins