I am researching my GGG-grandfather, John Henry Schick who emigrated from Germany to the U.S. in 1837 via the Isabella Louisa. the only information I have in regards to his German origins is that he was from Hesse Germany or Bavaria on various records and he embarked from Bremen when he left Germany. I think I read somewhere that were was required military service - does anyone know if the military records are centralized or scattered? Also, a friend at work who is from Germany said even as far back as 1800s, one had to get permission to emigrate - any clues as to where this information might be sought? I would appreciate any suggestions - I have his oath of intentionto naturalize in Allegheny County, PA, but so far no other naturalization records can be found..thanks....sorry if this is in English, but I cannot speak or read German - Cory Schick-Russell
Hi Cory,
Schick is a typical name in my region arround Fulda, Hesse. Perhaps this
information may help you.
Regards,
Michael (Pörtner)