My ggrandfather John Dirksen came to Iowa From Emden Germany in 1880. He had four brothers, Cornelius, Rinder (who went to IL), Ole and Henry (who died in Germany before coming to America). His parents' names were John and Anna Olka Dirksen.In Ackley Iowa, he married Tena Jurgens from Pilsum Germany, daughter of Jurren Cornelius Jurgens and Margaret Klassen. If anyone has any information about these Dirksens, please email me. I'll share what I have! I'm hitting a brick wall and hoping to find a lead.