Dan,

Hello..I was glad to see that you have taken an interest in your heritage..Believe me if anyone know's it's a very long process with little reward..
I am having the most trouble with the Brinkmann name..All my relative's have passed on except one Aunt in Germany..and she has not responded to my letter yet..I am not sure I have her right address..But I'm thinking I have to because I have not received that letter back in the mail..
Here's what I do know about Friedrich Brinkmann..That he was a banker..he was married to Emma Stahl-Brinkmann..they had three daughter's together..Rosemary, Herta, and Crystal..Rosemary is still living in Germany..Herta lived in Illinois (my grandmother), and Crystal moved to Canada..but passed away some time ago..As far as I know my G-Great Grandparents never moved away from Germany..that they passed on living there..So I don't think that they are the same Friedrich Brinkmann..But thank you for writing and asking me..I have not had any luck other than what I just told you about..There are so many Brinkmann's from Germany, and other countries around there..that I am having alot of trouble..

If you come up with anything..let me know..I would be interested to hear about it..

Good Luck
Christie