Hello Randolph and other Gaa researchers,
I have a good bit of info about the Gaa's from Hockenheim, which I think is near Heidelberg.
There appears to be close to 10 families that came to the U.S. between 1847 and 1885.
Most came to Upper Sandusky, Ohio first before moving elsewhere. Some went to St. Clair,
Illinois, others to Missouri. Even found one in Idaho.
These were the children of Johann Michael Gaa. His parents were Johannes Gaa and Rosina
Zimmermann. They were married in 1777. The marriage record states he is Catholic and she
is Calvanist, but provides little other info. Does anyone know more about Johannes and Rosina?
I'm willing to share what info I have, just email me,
norman@smithorians.comKind regards, Norm