Hello,
Adolf Shyer (in the 1900 Census aka Adolph Shaer) I believe to be my great grandfather. My father, Bruce Norman Shyer
was the son of Joseph Shyer, the son of Adolf. Your inquiry
is several years old so you probably already have much more information than I do. I have only be at this for a few days. According to the 1900 Federal Census, Adolf resided in Chicage in 1900. His birth date is listed as December 1870 and his birthplace Poland or Germany. According to this source, he immigrated to the US in 1892.It is difficult to read how he was then employed, but it appears to me to be "tailor, coat maker." I would be interested to learn if you have additional information. I assume by brick wall you are unable to go back another generation. So far,
I have not had any luck either. Best regards,
Bruce Shyer