User talk:Alewis32

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Marilynbgardner49 15:53, 9 July 2015 (UTC)

William Cordes
I am looking for my ancestor William Cordes (1844-1918), who came over to the USA from Germany around 1854. The problem is that I do not know where in Germany he got on board or where in Germany he was from. I am trying to find his records from that voyage, but I have yet to come across them.

Response re: William Cordes

If you haven't already, you might want to check the sources as outlined in this article: Germany Emigration and Immigration.

Another source you might try is our forum, get satisfaction.

S. Birdsong 14:12, 27 July 2015 (UTC) Wiki Support Team