Hello I am the surviving daughter of Brent William Messmann originally of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. His father was Bruce William Messmann and mother is Glenna Hyman. I know nothing about Glenna Hyman's side of the family. Glenna Hyman was born about 1931 or 1932 She and my late grandfather Bruce whom was born in 1931 married in Indiana I believe circa 1950 & had two children my father Brent and my uncle Briton.

My grandfather's parents are Mildred Freeburn her father was Charles William Freeburn whom served and then re-enlisted in the civil war b.8 Sept,1840 in Pottsville, or pottisville, PA d.12 Dec,1928 in St. Joe, Indiana.and Ida Belle McMullen d. 10/October/1862 Mildred is a descendant of Hill Freeman John Feeburn JR & Sr, and Matiltda (AKA Jane Cooper),Martha Glynn or Glyna born etc. back in Philly, PA. I don't really know anything about her family (I.E) Her mother Ida Belle McMullen or her father Charles William Freeburn I would like to know this for my own purposes.

His father was (Mildred's husband) was Wilfried C. Messmann who's parents were William Messmann and Elfrieda Viseke I have no idea about this side of the family. Where they came from, or whatever. I would like to know this to know whom I am. I can be contacted by email at aubreybenne@mac.com I would appreciate any help possible. Thanks Aubrey