Martin Schilling, son of Johann Freiderick and Christina (Ana) Catharina Gruber. Born in Steinsfurt, Baden, Germany. Baptized in the Evangeliche church of Steinsfurt 24 Feb 1767. His sponsors were Martin and Margareta Gobel. Married Eva Catharina Kuntz 12 Feb 1793, Steinsfurt. Married Anna Maria Hüter (Huter Hueter, Huther?) 25 November 1806 in Steinsfurt. Immigrated to Glückstal, Glückstal District, Odessa, South Russia in April 1809, arriving in July 1809. Died 3 March 1848 Lustdorf, Liebetal District, Odessa, South Russia Buried 7 March 1848. No burial place was indicated. Because there was 4 days between death and burial, it's likely that he was taken back to Glückstal and buried there. [Sources: FHL film #1189152, FHL film #1182641, "Emigration from Germany to Russia in the Years 1763 to 1862," Karl Stumpp; Russia, Select Deaths and Burials, 1815-1917; Russia, Lutheran Church Book Duplicates Index, 1750-1891; Germans from Russia Settlement Locations Map ]