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My great grandfather, Charles Carstens left Hamburg for New York City, NY in February of
1870 and arrived in NY in May of the same year. He was born in 1852 to Henry
"Harry" Carstens and Mary/Loretta Antrue?...Autone? His mother's given name
is documented as both Mary and Loretta...her surname on Charles marriage certificate is
very difficult to make out. Charles came to the USA as a carpenter but, spent most of his
life working as a ships captain...some relatives say on a fire boat and yet others say on
a ferry boat between NYC and Brooklyn, NY. Charles died in July of 1927.
If anyone notes a connection to Charles please respond. I would like to know if he came to
the US with his parents or any siblings. His mothers "correct" full name would
be wonderful as well.
Thanks, Ro