hannover-l - Nachricht 2007-08 00152

[Christine Cunningham <photoshadows(a)yahoo.com>]

I have a few questions and will begin with some basic information to put my questions in context.
   
  I have found a Sophie Dorothea Christiana KNUPPEL Born 02 Sep 1814 in Odelebfin, Hannover. Her husband was Heinrich Christian Ludewieg SCHRODER who was Born 10 Mar 1809 in Eschershausen amt Uslar, Hannover. They immigrated to Dallas Township, Marion County, Iowa, United States in 1854 and remained there until their deaths.
   
  1)  I am having trouble finding any one else with a surname of KNUPPEL. Does anyone know is this is simply an unusual surname or is it more likely a misspelling of a different surname? If it's likely to be a different spelling, what suggestions do you have as to what the surname might have been?
   
  2)  Has anyone ever heard of a place named "Odelebfin"? I cannot find it any gazetteers, maps, internet sites, etc. I assume it is probably a misspelling, but I have no idea what the intended town name may have been (I found this mention of the town the St. Paul's Lutheran Church records from Dallas, Marion, Iowa, United States. The congregation was almost entirely of German descent and some records used German as well as English). Any thoughts as to what town might have been the actual place of birth would be greatly appreciated. I would imagine it would be near Eschershausen in Uslar, Hannover since her husband and children were all born there and it would be unlikely that she traveled much as a young lady in the early 1800's.
   
  3)  Is anyone else researching SCHRODERs or KNUPPELs or know of any sources, sites, or books that might be of help? Same thing for the town of Eschershausen. I am looking at the Civil Registers for Uslar and have ordered the Lutheran Church records for Uslar as well. 
   
  Thanks for your help!
   
  -Christine

       
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