I am searching for my great grandfather's family in Mecklenburg. He was
born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin on December 31, 1838. He is found on the
Vandalia leaving Hamburg on May 4, 1872 coming to New York, USA..
According to the ship records he was from Eldena, Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
His name on the ship list was Carl Meyer. My mother's information said
his full name was John Carl Meyer. I find him as Chas.Meyer marrying
my great grandmother, Elisabeth Wille from Prussia (Who was on the same
ship) on September 28, 1872 in Cook Co., IL. They then went to Clayton
County, IA where they bought land and began farming. They were Lutheran.
I realize Meyer is a very common name but feel now that I have the city
where he came from in Germany it may be easier for some to identify him
or his family.
Please let me know if you have any information on this family or can send
me in the right direction to find the info.
Thank you,
Marlene
South Dakota, USA