Looking for relatives of my g.g-grandfather Johann Christian SCHROEDER (called Christian or, in Los Angeles, John), born in Germany 182?, immigrated to the US 184?, lived in Nauvoo, Ill. He was probably a Roman Catholic. Some records suggest that he was born in Prussia, but Bavaria has also been mentioned. He had a talent for decorative painting. Wife's name unknown. His CHILDREN were Hugo (born in Nauvoo, Ill., 1853), Adelmo, Fremont, John, William and Emma. In 1874 the family moved to Los Angeles, where they became members of the Athletic club ("Turnverein Germania", later the "Los Angeles Turners"). He was still living in 1886. Date of death unknown.
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Barbara in Berlin, Germany