If the list is really in need for messages, I guess I'll send one to let everyone know what surnames I'm searching for in the area. Through a volunteer look up, I found information on my line of Boettchers. Carl Frederich Boettcher (b. 1858 in Ger.) was the father of my g-grandfather, George Albert Frank Boettcher (b 1897). George's mother was Agusta Brick (the last name of his mother, appeared different in about every record, I was told). George married Leona Retzlaff (b 1899) whose parents, William Retzlaff and Wilhelmina Koeppen (b 1862), were living in Belle Plain, Shawano County, at the time of the marriage in 1917. Carl Frederich Boettcher's parents were August Boettcher and Henriette Lack. The Boettcher's had a farm in Hartland, Shawano, WI. The wonderful volunteer sent an obituary for Carl Frederich that listed 1 sister, 5 half-sisters and 2 half-brothers. I was wondering if anyone knew more about this Boettcher family or the Koeppen's or the Retzlaff's. Thanks. Have a Groovy Day! ~ Bianca I'll never be satisfied until I'm too smart for my own good. _______________________________________________________ Get your free, private email at http://mail.excite.com/