My g g grandfather was Christian Hubert Effertz who was married to Marie Gertrude (Esser) Effertz. He was one of three brothers that immigrated from Germany back in the late 1850s and mid 1860s. Joseph came to America first I think. Then Christian Hubert and Johan Christian came in the mid 1860s. I have to look that up again. Anyway Christian and Marie Gertrude took residence on a farm near Assumption Minnesota in the southwest corner of Carver County in Hancock Township. It was near Assumption Lake. Johan Christian moved to St Paul and was a carpenter. Joseph Christian also farmed close by...not sure where. My lineage - Christian Hubert - John W - William Christ - James Bernard - Daniel Wayne(me) I would so like to see a picture of Christian Hubert if anyone has one.