I am searching for information on my relative Baron Von Krattsmyer. The
spelling may be incorrect. He lived in Obeschuen, Alsace-Lorraine and was born
about 1770. His son Robert left home at about 20 years of age after being
forced to serve in the French navy. Robert supposedly jumped ship at an
American port after which he changed his last name to Plattsmier. Robert was
born on 3/15/1800.
Robert married Sarah Diffendahl of Adams Co., Pennsylvania on 4/25/1822 in
Baltimore, Maryland. Sarah was born on 3/30/1805. I would appreciate any
information anyone can provide me. I have a Plattsmier family reunion coming up
in July in Rayne, Louisiana. Any information would really make my family
reunion special. Thank you very much.