Re: Anton Kersting - Soest, Westphalia, Germany
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Re: Anton Kersting - Soest, Westphalia, Germany
Kathie Christrup 9/25/03
Kathie,
This Kersting family is on the passenger list for the ship Mississippi, which arrived in New Orleans from Bremen on 16 July 1846. At least it may be the same since there a few differences from the info you posted.
1. Their home town is listed as Ostinghausen, Prussia.
2. Son Henry is not on the list.
3. Another son, F. B. Kersting, age 19, is on the list.
4. Anton's wife is listed as Gert(rude), born Steinhoff of Bettinghausen, Prussia.
Franz Baxter and Ferdinand Baxter appear to be travelling with the Kerstings, though no relationship is indicated.
I hope this helps you.
Dave Shoemaker