I am trying to find out more info about Rudolph Kief and his wife who emigrated to Central Illinois (Tazewell, Woodford Co. area) from Germany in the early 1850s. I have a copy of the Kief book written by a granddaughter of Rudolph in the early 1900s. The book mentions all Rudolph's children (Wolrad, Adam *my line, George, Martin, Margaret, Philip, Elizabeth, Fredricka, and Katherine) and their descendants. I am interested in our German history and ancestors prior to the 1850s. I also would like to know Rudolph's wife's name. If any Kief descendants have any information, I would be happy to share any info I can provide.