1870 Michigan Census pg 21 Tn of DeWitt Countyy of Clinton shows Charles, b. 1824 and wife Frances b. 1825 both from Baden with their eight children, George, Frances, Mary, Catherine, John, Peter, Elizabeth, and Louis AND Valentine Lupert, age 27, white male born in Baden. Valentine is my great grandfather. His mother's maiden name is Catharine Brendel. I have no other leads on Valentine's family. Can anyone help me? PKgaulke@aol.com

CORRECTION: All parties in the above message were born in Bavaria with the exception of the children born in Albany NY

My Grandfather 'George Barker Brandel' was born in 1883, was orphaned apparently around 1890. Was adopted by (Loesch) family in Lancaster NY at that time. George apparently had a brother who lived in Michigan, we think it was Detroit. We know nothing either of his brother or of his parents. Dates are all out of whack but maybe they are connected? My mothers recollection before she died was that George and brother were orphaned when parents travelled from Canada to New York, caught flu and died and left the boys to fend for themselves.

Because of the difference in dates, my Charles was born around 1824 I don't think we can find a direct connection without your George's parents, do you know who they were? I know my great grandfather, Valentine Luppert was in New York for five years before going to Michigan to live with his uncle Charles. It's possible he lived in New York during that time with another uncle. 1868/69 is when he went to Michigan. Sorry, but if you find a connection, let me know directly at PKgaulke@aol.com

My Grandpa George Brandel died in 1963 I think. I have his death certificate and I am pretty sure his parents are listed on it. I will reply at your email address.
Thanks
George

Great...I'll check it out if I can.