Michael Sperl is my 4th great grandfather.

Birth

Michael was born in Bavaria, Germany, on September 29, 1788.

Marriage

Michael married Mary Anna Emmer (1778-1857).

Children

I can’t really decipher the names of his children but the one that continues my line was Francesca (1820-1889). Her name does not appear on any documents for the Sperls that I have found so far.

Emigration

Michael left Bavaria in 1848 for the U.S. along with his family. He was 59 years old. With him was wife Anna, 56 and five children: Klas (?), 25; Mlana (?), 23; Luahnn, 18; Anna, 15; and Sophia, 9.

New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 – Michael Sperl

Residence

1850

Michael appears in the 1850 District 2, Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. census. He is a 62-year-old farmer.

1850 United States Federal Census – Michael Sperl

Death

August 7, 1861 in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky

Burial

St. John Cemetery, Wilder, Campbell Co., KY

Michael Sperl Tombstone