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Subject: Surname-splitter
Date: Thu, 1 May 1997 11:26:36 -0700


I am newbie genealogy seeker and also, 'new' to usenews groups. I don't
know if this msg. will be posted, no less answered.
But, here goes. I am looking for any information on the last name
'splitter', which as far as i can trace, a Wilhelm Henry Splitter, Sr.
in june 1847, arrived at the port of new york, with his wife,sophia &
daughters mary(marie), catharine, caroline, francis & son, wilhelm, jr.
Do not know where they left from. Wilhelm,sr. was born february 16,
1805, in mecklenburg schwerin, germany; died november 13, 1892. He was
the youngest of 3 boys & 3 girls. His 2 older brothers, apparently did
not marry. They, both were teachers and aristocratic. His wife, sophia
heinke, was born april 23, 1809 in hagenow, germany. She was the
youngest of 4 children. appreciate any help. email:
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thanx, bill splitter.

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