My Backhaus ancestors originally came from Farbezin, Germany which is now part of Poland. I had found some information on this family in Farbezin recently on this website that was created by a Joanna Becker. Is there any way that I can find her email address through Rootsweb? I'm hoping that she might have information for me on this family.

My great, great grandparents immigrated to America in the 1850's...Christian Friedrich Backhaus and Charlotte Krueger, Christian was from Farbezin.

Christian's parents were Peter Backhaus and Louise Manteufel. Christian's mother died giving birth to him and Peter then married Maria Backhaus. They also lived in Farbezin, Germany.

I have been trying to research back farther than this but can't seem to find out who Peter's parents were or get back even further then that. I had posted several years ago but am hoping by now new members are now signed onto Rootsweb and that someone will have some information for me. Or that I can find this Joanna Becker and be able to contact her. Thanks for any info you might have for me! Nancy Verhelst