Attention: Was younger than 16 years (15) when child (Johann "John" Scheumanski "Schemanski" "Shemanski") was born (May 18, 1850).
Oschen was a small village just east of Marienwerder city (Kwidzyn) where the family often moved to. Brandau was a village just south of Oschen. Today they are called Ośno and Bronno, Poland. Baptism records at Peterswalde, Schlochau, W. Prussia.
Or, did he remain in Marienwerder? Have not found any records of Joseph coming to America as yet.
DNA connection verified through the descendants of son John's daughter Veronika's granddaughter, Betty Schaber.
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