Hello:
I am seeking information on my relatives who emigrated from the Kingdom of Hannover about 1844.
Conrad Kistner and his wife Johanna (nee Deganhardt or Dirgenbach). Johanna was born January 1 1816 but I have no birth date for Conrad.
They had a son Heinrich C Kistner born May 7 1840 and a daughter Johanna A born about 1842.
They settled in the state of Missouri about 120 miles south of Saint Louis near Cape Girardeau Missouri.
I have been unable to find their home city, port of departure, or port of entry. I understand that most Bremen records prior to 1846 have been destroyed but I am not sure that is where they departed.
I am the oldest surviving relative of Conrad and very proud of my heritage and want to pass our family history to my grandchildren. I would sincerely appreciate any help or advise from your group.
Thank you very much,
Michael Kistner
Saint Louis Missouri, USA