Anna, Thank you for your suggestions. Unfortunately, I have checked the records at St. Mary's and there was no information on place of birth. I live far from Cincinnati, so have not yet had a chance to try the library. Bob annagottmann@aol.com Subject: Re: [A-L] The Abba name in France? Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:45:28 -0500 Bob Do you know which Catholic Church?? If you do; then contact the church or try to contact The Cincinnati Library.? It is an excellent library.??They may have this information. Anna? -----Original Message----- From: Bob Krebs <rnkrebs@wcnet.org> To: ALSACE-LORRAINE@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:47 am Subject: [A-L] The Abba name in France? I have a Jean/John and Rosina Oberlie Abba, that were born in France per the USA census. They were born between 1804 to 1810...... Thanks very much. Bob Krebs