Susan, Your letter to the Milwaukee list was interesting. Most of my lines are German and they are all brickwalls. I have been trying for sometime to write to a German researcher who runs a column in Heritage Quest magazine. Have you ever read it? It is wonderful. For almost a year this columnist wasn't taking any new requests but I think he is now. His name is Horst A. Reschke. Anyway, after reading the questions and his answers for a few years, I think he could help you solve anything. He is a wonder. You don't have much to go on. Neither do I. But when I can compose a letter that is effective I am going to try him. I did look up your name in my History of Milwaukee Wisconsin, 1881 and I found several listings for George Michels, G. Michels, L. Michels...none were any help. Except for one which mentioned a fire in which a store called Michels and something sustained damage, the others were listings of people who held some minor public office. One was for founding members of a religious and muscial society called Freie Gemeinde. Did you ask Bob of Brookfield to look through his books? Sounds like you've covered everything. Did you write to the Ozaukee county list at Roots web? Good luck to you. Maxine