I am looking for any information regarding Fred BARFKNECHT (8 Nov 1822 - 15 Jun 1900) and Louise ZARNOTT (24 Feb 1824 - 25 Sep 1906), their descendants, or their ancestors. I believe Fred to have been born in Stuttgart, Germany. He served in the German army in artillery. He came to the United States with at least some of his family about 1877. I am aware of two of their children. Herman BARFKNECHT (28 Dec 1851 - 6 Jun 1931) who married Gustina Marie Bertha BUNTROCK (26 Nov 1865 - 8 May 1942) and Emilie BARFKNECHT (12 May 1865 - 15 Jan 1939). A possible third child might be Florentina BARFKNECHT (18 Apr 1860 - 5 Aug 1927) who married Herman SCHULZ (30 Jun 1855 - 13 Mar 1934), but that is only speculation at this point. Herman BARFKNECHT also served in the German army in the infantry. I appreciate any help anyone can give me.