I found out some interesting things this morning:
- My Dad's brother who died in infancy was always referred to as "Bobby", his given name was John Robert (John after my grandpa).
- My great-grandparents on the Schuessler side were both born in Germany and our name was actually Schnessler before immigration.
- My grandfather is listed on the census forms in his early years as Howard Schuessler, and this changes to John Howard Schuessler at about age 10.
- My great-grandfather George Schuessler completed a WWI draft card at age 39.
It is an amazing feeling to just see their names and the important dates in their lives. I feel very blessed that my ancestors came to America and I can't wait to see what else I can find!
