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Dear Udo Many thanks for this excellent lead. There must be a very very strong possibility that Augustus was either the brother or cousin of Johann DORN the manufacturer of Accordians in Vienna (noting that the father of Augustus was Philip DORN). Although my direct interest is in Georg BECKER (aka ...

Dear Johann Many thanks for your interest and helpful advice. Apologies for not replying in the German language. Research to establish the German birthplace of great grandfather Georg BECKER (aka BAKER in England) is proving a long and difficult journey. I am currently in the process of trying to ac...

Hi Udo
Good advice, well made.
Wish me luck, I think I am going to need it
Many thanks again.
Best regards
Twizzlad

Hi Udo
Many thanks for your research and advice.
I shall now search for Georg's birth or marriage in the districts you have identified.
Best regards and have a splendid 2008.
Twizzlad

Hi I am researching my family's history and would be extremely grateful for any help from experts in the manufacture of Accordions in Germany. My great grandfather Georg BECKER the son of Philip BECKER emigrated from his native Germany in the 1850's and settled in Derby England where he became known...