In a message dated 11/11/08 12:55:26 AM, etienne.herrbach@wanadoo.fr writes: > Jean, > > another idea (already raised by another lister): it was not uncommon  > that Alsatian emigrants didn't head to the USA directly > Mine went to England.At least they left from England. I think many went there first and the Queen sent them to America.These were two very young men, 18 and 12. ************** AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212792382x1200798498/aol?redir=http://searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holidays- from-aol-search/?ncid=emlcntussear00000001)