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Surnames: CASTNER, COSNER
Classification: Query
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I'm interested in why you believe that the family name was changed to Cosner in
Germany? I've done extensive resaerch in Germany and have not found that to be so.
Even in the ship's records when Philip came over it wasn't Cosner, but Casner. I
believe (and I have no proof) but because Philip could not read or write that the name was
most likely spelled phonectically. Shortly after he arrived the name started appearing as
Cosner. If you have a good source for this I would appreciate being made aware so I can
change my web site and info in my records. I want to be sure that I pass down correct
info to my family and future generations. Thanks so much.