Dear John,
I cannot thank you enough for your response! My cousin in Germany tried to help me for many years in tracking the correct Messbarger/Messberger family, and now you have confirmed it. I will email you soon, as I have some interesting information to share with you...and we may be able to do some sleuthing together.
Once again, thank you for your kindness!
Best regards,
Barbara Schneider Sabo