My gggrandmother Mary Elizabeth Brendel was born June 19, 1864, in Bollinger County, Missouri. She died Dec. 6, 1885 in same county. Her father was Lewis Adam Brendel ( no further information) and her mother is unknown. Her grandfather was Frederich Brendel born January 25, 1813 in Jana/Jeca, Germany. He died October 19, 1882 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. Any info greatly appreciated, especially about her unknown mother. Email "Quilt4Life@aol.com".