wolfmaniaus on Family Tree Circles

Looking for any information of the Abels that emigrated from Germany into Pennsylvania, USA. The first connection I have is a Joseph Abel born in Jan 1850 in Germany, married a Magdeline Hanse born in July 1858 in Prussia.

I don't know if this is the right place to ask this question, but.... I have signed up for a research trip to Washington DC. This will be the 1st time for me. We have our choice of DAR headquarters, National Archives or Library of Congress. The last couple of years, I've been really focused on family history. I've visited a few local historical societies, cemeteries & libraries and even found a rev war patriot & have my DAR application in process. A lot of my work I've found online. I am looking for any suggestions on "plans of attack" on this 1-day research trip. Thanks in advance!

I have a Henry Appenzeller in my tree, born 1818 & died in Apr 1870 in Franklin County, PA. He married Margaret Hawbecker. For some reason, this Henry is not showing any connection to any other person in my tree. I don't know how in the world he was added, but I have his wife & children with various information on all of them, so I don't want to just delete them yet. I'm trying to find that connection. Does anyone have any information on him as far as parents? Thanks.