Hi Everyone,

I have a copy of the 1882 NYC Marriage Return for my GG Grandfather Johan Wilhelm Pfeffer. On it he states his place of birth as "Oberjorch, Kurhefsen, Germany". The writing is very clear. His date of birth is approx 1842.

I assume Kurhefsen is Kurhessen but can't find an Oberjorch in that region.

Any ideas?

Hi Elliot,

I guess, your GG Grandfather came from Oberjossa. In 1855 Catharina Pfeffer from Oberjossa emigrated to Canada, so the name Pfeffer is common there.

Best regards, Wolfgang G. Fischer (Germany)

Good lead. Thanks!