Re: Mathias Schuh b. 1820
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Mathias Schuh b. 1820
Amy Albers 1/28/04
Your best source might be to check through the several books related to ship arrivals that list the names. When you find the ship, copy ALL of the arrivals on that ship, as individuals frequently did not come alone, and later you will find the connection. He may have arrived in Philadelphia, but also check New York.
Based upon his children's place of birth you can pin down about when he arrived.
The Library of Congress has microfilms of ship manifests, which show a lot more information (if you are lucky) such as the person he was coming to visit, the place he came from, his occupation, etc..
This is not my line, but good luck in your search.