Franz Michael Schaller (1840-1928) immigrated to New York from Breman, Germany in 1867. In 1872, he married Katherine Catachanna Dott (1855-1921). Their 14 children were all born in Summit, Wisconsin. Descendants and relatives lived in Michigan, North and South Dakota, Montana, California and elsewhere.
The definitive guide to the 5,000 most common surnames in the United States. With origins, variations, rankings, prominent bearers and published genealogies.
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