In 1879, 23 year old Otto Alexander Lueddecke travelled from his home in Halberstad, Saxony to Hamburg from where he sailed via Le Havre on the SS Gellert, arriving two and a half weeks later at Ellis Island immigration, New York. From there he travelled to Ironton, Missouri, quickly established himself, married and raised five children. One of those five children is the grandfather of Alice Laird.
We welcome contact, not only from descendants of Otto Lueddecke, but other Lueddeckes, both in the United States and in Germany.
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Special thanks to Katherine, Wanda, Carnelia, Amelia and any others who have helped.
We believe that all information here is in the public domain, except where otherwise credited. Please contact us if this is incorrect. Photos are from the collection of the immediate family. We welcome contact from anyone saving copies of any material here, so that you can tell us about your interest.
Special thanks to Katherine, Wanda, Carnelia, Amelia and any others who have helped.
