Hello List,
I'm trying to trace my family back to Germany. The
only information I have for my great granfather is as
follows:
George Edward Ostendorf b. May 1864, Germany. Family
lore says Prussia. He came to the United States in
1881 according to thee census records I have in the
states. Family claims he ran away from the German
Army. The 1st time I could locate him was in the 1900
census for Butler, Ohio, Hamilton County. He was
married to CLARA ELIZABETH DIEPHAUS from Twistringen,
Germany. At that time they had 3 children. If anyone
has any information it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Sharon Danek nee OSTENDORF
Family Names;
NORDLOH,LUHLMANN,ARNKENS,Kieselhorst,SCHLAKE,MEYER,
ELLERHORST,SCHUTTE,