Klaiss family, Kalberbronn area
Searching for relatives of Jacob Friederick Klaiss born 13 Dec.1809 to Johan Adam Klaiss and Christina Speisser(Meisser) probably in the Kalberbronn area of Schwarzwald County. Jacob immigrated to the U.S. in 1834 and settled in Lycoming Co. PA. A sister, Chrisstina came with him. He became known as Frederick Kleese and eventually Frederick Clees.He married Hannah Obourne and they had 8 children, all using the name Clees.Jacob is my great, greatgrandfather. Ron Clees