August Krostag married Louisa Schulz in 1862 in Germany (Prussia).   They moved to the United States in 1867 with their two young children, Paulina and John.   Louisa was from Niedesora near Gorlitz, Schlesien, Germany (Prussia).   August was from Neusarchen, Circle of Rothenburg which is in the same vicinity just north of Gorlitz.  Most of the Schlesien (Silesia) region is now part of Poland but a small part that contains Gorlitz is in Germany. Today Gorlitz is the east
     Several historical events, the promise of a better life in America, and population reduction programs of the German Empire were probably the main reasons that urged August to move his family to America.   The United States Civil War ended in 1865 and the end of the Austro-Prussian War was in 1866.   The Austro-Prussian War was fought between Prussia and Austria, Hanover, Bavaria and Saxony.   Its conclusive battle was at Königggratz in Bohemia on July 3rd, 1866 when the Prus
Herewith the undersigned of the Kingdom of Prussian Government it is stated that Johann Karl August Krostag born in Herisarcheim Circle of Rothenburg the 24th of May 1841 As an immigrant he wandered to America with his wedded wife Louise, born Schulz and some minor children. Pauline Louise, Born the 15th of Dec 1862 Johann Gotthelf, Born the 24th of Oct. 1864 After the discharge of the Prussian Government officials released them. These discharges cause to release only these Prussian people which were named