I have access to those records, specifically German Casualties in the
Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871. Are these the records you're speaking of? If
so I'll be glad to look. Which name did your ancestor go by most
frequently, Juergen, Heinrich or Wilhelm?
Janet
In a message dated 7/21/2009 7:18:54 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
gengeeheide@hotmail.com writes:
I just discovered that under the deluxe membership they offer German war
casualties categorie. I recently went down a notch in my membership. And
now I discover they offer that category. I was wondering if anyone could
look this up for me.
My Juergen Heinrich Wilhelm Meyer was born 7.oct.1843 Eichdorf babtised
Dahlenburg or Nahrendorf church of Germany. In 1845 his family moved to
Oldendorf byDahrendorf. His father owned land and then worked as a park warden
at Roethen. [ Dannenberg] Which is the Goehrde forest area. He was in
military. - denmark war, austrian war and Franco Prussian war. He was taken
prisoner december 24, 1870. and was prisoner at Metz. He came down with
TYPHUS OR typhoid, but survived.
I do not know if he had typhoid when he was taken prisoner or if he got it
while in prison at Metz.
I am sure then he was written up by the english Red cross. Would this put
him in the casualty list at ancestry.
I think he was fifth or sixth captain of infantry five or six. and his
regiment was somewhere between 124-129th.Coming from Oldendorf as residence.
Or maybe he would have had to die in order to be on that list?.
What do you think. Can anyone help me find him on any list like that?
Jo Meyer