My grgrgrandfather was Friedrich Wilhem Ecarius.He was born in Lippenhe,Prussia in 1802.He and his wife and 3 children came to America about 1857.His children that came with him were Franz, Wilhelmine and Emily. They settled near the town of Saginaw, Michigan . The spelling of Ecarius is not the same but many immigrants changed the spelling after they arrived. Hope this is of some help to you. Sincerely,Doris Kennard