Re: ROYAL BRANDENBURG'S
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In reply to:
ROYAL BRANDENBURG'S
Thomas Wright 12/19/08
In 1888 the Brandenburgs held at least two family meetings.One was in Louisville, Kentucky, mostly for Mathias's descendants.The other was in Dayton, Ohio, mostly for Wilhelm Heinrich's descendants.The two branches worked together with attorneys in Louisville, Denver, and Berlin.Their report was that no royal connection was found.
Our family is descended from Wilhelm Heinrich, and we have original documents from Naomi Shepard, the secretary for Wilhelm's branch, and from the attorney C.D. Bell.Naomi's final letter reads, "The lawyer that we sent to Germany has just reported that there is no estate there for the Brandenburgs. It grieves me to make this announcement but the sad truth must be told to all."
You can see the letters here:http://www.shoreheritage.comhttp://www.shoreheritage.com
Go to the "Family Gallery" page, and you'll see the link for the Brandenburg family.
Hoping it's helpful,
Joe