Testimonials

My great grandfather, George Finkenauer, came to the U.S. in about 1860.  His last name means "Finken"  (Bird)  "Auer" (Meadow) .When he first registered, he changed the spelling of his name to Finkenaur - leaving out the "e" in the word "Auer". He told everyone it was his way of making it into an American name.
 
George rented a flat in NYC and told everyone who came to his home they were only permitted to speak English in his house—and he enforced this requirement.  He also refused to speak German to anyone when he was anywhere else. He strongly believed if you come to United States and want to be a real American, you had to speak only English.

- Allen Finkenaur, Connecticut

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