Hello
I am looking for information on my great, great grandfather Joseph Lawrence
Vodde (born 28 September, 1821), who immigrated to Cincinnati in 1849
(according to one census) and was from Oldenburg, Germany (according to
another US census). His father's name was Franz Vodde (born 1790 in
Dinklage, Germany, I think), and Joseph's brother's name was Anton (born
1817). Joseph traveled back to Germany to bring his brother and father to
Cincinnati. They arrived in the US on 03 September, 1860. Joseph Vodde was
married to Elisabeth Keller (born 1823 in Hannover); however, I have no idea
if they married in Germany and then immigrated or if they married in
Cincinnati, Ohio.
I know that the Vodde family was Catholic, and I assume the Keller family
was also Catholic. Unfortunately, I have no idea who Elisabeth's parents
were. I would love to find out any further information on my great, great
grandparents.
Thank you.
Marti Kerkhoff Wallace