Dear Jack,
I have the following LEHMKE's in a collateral line of my familyI haven't very
much information on them, but here is what I have. Hope it helps some.
Marie Sophie Elisabeth LEHMKE was born 17 March 1824 in Bahnsen, Hannover,
Germany. She was the daughter of Johann Christian LEHMKER and Anna Catharina
GADE. She married Heinrich Wilhelm WINTERHOFF (my ancestor) 17 April 1854 in
Suderburg, Hannover, Germany. Heinrich Wilhelm WINTERHOFF' s father and
sister immigrated in 1854. Have not been able to find a record for Marie and
Wilhelm. However, they are listed on the 1860 Census. So they immigrated
between their marriage in 1854 and 1860.
A Sophia LEHMKE age 71 single aunt from Hannover, Germany was listed on the
1880 Census in the family of Marie Sophie Elisabeth LEHMKE WINTERHOFF. Also
a Henry LEHMKE was listed on the 1880 Census living next door to Marie.
Possibly a brother - but have not proven this.
Happy Hunting
Irma from Arizona