Heiko,
I thought possibly Elsfleth wasn't in Hannover but I wasn't sure.
I am specifically looking for a marriage record for a couple and for any
children they had in Germany before leaving. In the 1960's a descendant of a
half-brother of this couple hired a researcher to research the records in
Elsfleth. However, since their ancestor was from the second wife I guess they
weren't much interested in the first wife and her children. No information
concerning them, except the husband's birth, was passed on to me. So, I am
specifically looking for a marriage record for:
Johann Heinrich Stege, born 13 Oct 1817, Elsfleth, and Catherine B. (Unknown
maiden name).
The children that I know were born in Germany were:
Carl Heinrich Stege, born 23 Nov 1841
Elise M. Wilhelmina Ch. Ernastina Stege, born 4 May 1842
Diedrich Stege, born 1846/1847
They were gone from Germany by 30 May of 1848.
Janet
In a message dated 8/20/2008 12:40:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
HeikoAhlers@t-online.de writes:
Hello,
as Elsfleth is in Oldenburg, you could address the Oldenburg list
<oldenburg-l@genealogy.net>. You could also tell me who exactly you are looking for
(e.g. time frame), and I could try to find something in the church records [just
"Stege" is a bit meager since that name is quite common around Elsfleth].
Regards
Heiko
<DSore10588@aol.com> schrieb:
Hello,
I know this is a question asked very frequently, but I would like to know
where to write - archive, church, hire someone - to find out some
information
about an ancestor who came from a town called Elsfleth. I have no idea
what
to do....do I send money first and, if so, how much, should I have the
letter
translated into German? Is there a web site with the steps all ready
lined
out for you so that I don't have to bother anyone with this?
Thank you.
Janet
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