"Ziegler, Luise und 3 Kinder 1854 North America" Luise Zeigler was my gg-grandmother. She married Mathias Nold also of Steinmauern. They were among the group that left in 1854. The 3 children listed would have been Franziska Nold 1846-1910 Michigan U.S.A. who married Edward Purtill Andreas Nold 1848-?? Luitigard Nold 1851-?? Two older children died in Steinmauern and six more were born in Ontario Canada I'd love to talk to others who may be related.
Mr. Nelson Denton, I just found your 2006 posting stating Mathias Nold and Luise Zeigler are your gg-grandparents and they are mine also. My g-grandparents are Frances Nold and Edward Purtill and g-parents are John Mathias Purtill and Susan Agnes Ryan. If you get this please answer back. David Purtill North Carolina, USA