I am researching the Storms family that lived in Otis, Laporte County.
The parents were John (b.abt 1822-1905) and Mary(dates unk). John seems
to have emigrated from Germany to LaPorte about 1856/7 and had farms on
both sides of the Porter/Laporte county line. The children were as
follows:
Wilhelmina (1853-1933) wife of Dr. C.R.Warren of Otis& Chicago
Henry J. (1864-1948) born in Pine Tp Porter
Christian (1850_1926)lived in Ontario CANADA and used name STURM
August STorms who lived in Centerville MI
Mrs Louis Vanselow who lived near Burdick, and possibly
Albert (dates unk)
The parents attended the Lutheran church in Otis. Rev. Pelzin was the
minister mentioned in John's obituary. Does anyone know where I can get
information about this church,its name, the cemetery location, whether
or not there are published transcriptions of the stones. Are there any
published transcriptions for sale? Or burial records?
Also, is there any website where I can find the township boundaries? Is
there an historical map of this area that I can buy and from where.
I'd appreciate any info
Joanna Waugh
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada