Immigrating to America had both hardships and rewards. All Americansare immigrants and the result of courageous people who left theirhomeland in hopes of a better life. This is the story of a family thatimmigrated from Germany in the 1870-1880s. They had little in the wayof income and opportunity. With hard work they over came challengesto make their way. A basic belief was honesty and fairness in all of theirdealings with others. They developed good values in their children. Yes,they were good citizens in the communities where they lived.