Hoge & Meisner (Germany/Prussia)

[Chisel]

Though I might add my couple also.

HOGE - Kolkau, Neustadt, Westpreußen, Germany
MEISNER - Kershkow, Germany
MEISNER - Brandenburg, Heiligenbeil, Eastpreußen Germany

[Procat]

Greetings Chisel,

I have given your post its own thread as it may get more attention that way.

[Astoria]

http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#w=;p=2;c=1478677;t=browsable

It might help with your research, shout if you need any translations or help with the writing style. I am no expert but happy to help.