Hello ,
I am new to this list and I hope to futher my genealogy research .
I am looking for John Martin Broeker 19 yrs of age, emmigrated 1849 to USA
settled in Missouri, Franklin County. Married Mary Bueker, who emmigrated in
1843 with her parents- Henry and Mary Bueker. They also settled in Missouri
Franklin County, outside the town of Washinton.
I really need to find John Martin Broeker's parents, I suspect they didn't emmigrate. I could be wrong on that point.
Thank You
Rita Broeker
I'm confident that your searching must begin where the immigrant died, and
work your way back from there. Once you "cross the pond" you'll probably
discover that his name was Johann Martin Broeker. If he had brothers named
Johann (a common practice), he probably went by his middle name, Martin -
you will want to research both. The name is very common. Going directly to
Gemany will not be helpful. You can check http://familysearch.org, and if
you are really into research, read http://members.cox.net/hessen/hsstory.htm
. Although written for Hessen, it contains valuable insights into research
that could be helpful. Remember to discover WHO, WHERE, WHEN, the FAITH or
CONFESSION, and WHAT you need to know, in order to present that information
to those who try to be of assistance.
Don