We have assumed because of IGI listng that my 2nd ggf, Herman Heinrich
Walkenhorst was born in/near Werther. But we have a written account that
says:
Halle Kreis Regienrung Bezierek Minden Prussia
Don't put 100% trust in the IGI. I found my gr-gr-grandfather listed, but
the info said he was born in Barrington, Illinois in 1823. He was actually
born in Schale, Westfalen in 1824, & didn't come to Illinois until 1848!!
(Barrington, Illinois didn't even exist in 1824.) I hope the info you found
is more accurate.
By the way, does anyone on the list have ancestors from Schale? I'm always
hunting for cousins!
Gloria (Landwer) Scott