Seeking parents of Henry Messerschmidt, born 13 Jun 1837 in Hannover Provence. He was a farmer.
He married Louise(maiden name unknown) abt 1867. The left Hannover in 1867 from Bremen on the ship Deutschland arriving at Port of New York, 30 Dec 1867.. They went to Loran, Stephenson County, Illinois and lived with August Volker who may have been a relative. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you. Harold