Joseph Geißler, A Difficult Man To Research
In a previous post, I shared how difficult it was to find my grandfather Joseph Gei ßler in Columbus, Ohio between the years of 1850-1865. The more records I find about him, the more frustrating he becomes. Let's review the first signature I noticed. This one is on his marriage license in 1856. (Interesting note: The 1856 marriage certificates in Franklin County, Ohio don't have much information about the person other than name, if they are of age, and the dates for the licenses. However, they do have the groom's signature which I find completely fascinating.) This one is from the deed he signed in 1856 for property in Franklin County, Ohio Joseph's entry signing on behalf of his wife to join the St James Registry This is an entry in the Holy Cross Catholic Church records regarding the death of his young son in 1857. This is not his signature The name on his naturalization certificate of 1858. not his signature Because of his many name variations, I have troub...