Dear Nelda; It may be a good idea to change the wording of the list's tagline #9 and take out the "Wanted" part :) After all - we found you ! Cheers, John Merz.

Nello Nelda, Thank you for taking on the list. I'm sure it's in good hands. Dominique Ritchot Montreal (Quebec) descendant of Michael Mainonne () and Georg Theilheimer Nelda Percival a écrit : > Dear List members, > I'm Nelda the new list manager, I don't plan to change a thing... John has > created a wonderful list here. I will do the manager stuff... but will need > those of you with knowledge about the German soldiers to help new members. > John has spoiled us by always helping.. I will need to depend on all of > you... > > Thank you > Nelda.. descendant of Johann Jacob Bonnstein > Grossroperhousen, Germany > > Nelda L. Percival nee Gilpin, IBSSG > Beatty #005 & #10; Graves #231 & #105 > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/ > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gillock/ > http://www.doodleartgraphics.com/

Thank you Bill... I would remind you all that the list will need full participationof all of you researchers.. as I do not have the knowledge of the German soldier (Hessian) that John has in his little finger tip... So Please if you think you can help a new researcher speak up... I will be very greatful for the help.. and so will the new researcher... John always has the answer and we depend to much on him, so now to honor him we need to help others as much as we possibly can.. even if its only to remind the person to chech the archives for their soldier, or to tell them where the source books on the research are.... Again Thank you Bill... Nelda LM (list manager) Nelda L. Percival nee Gilpin, IBSSG Beatty #005 & #10; Graves #231 & #105 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gillock/ http://www.doodleartgraphics.com/

Hello Stacey and List and a huge thanks to Nelda for taking over as Administrator. The love, devotion and dedication of John Merz to the "Hessians", could never be surmounted, but you've taken on a critical mode. Try various entries in accessing the List Archives Stacey; ie., Bedford, as other Hessian soldiers settled there and you might find another soldier with collateral information. 'Jacob Fisher' is interesting to me, as a man by this name settled in Westmoreland Co.,PA (also a location for other known 'Hessian' soldiers). Regards to all, Ron Ferry (seeking Heinrich FORRER, "b.1750") ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stacey Maddox" <stacey.23@insightbb.com> To: <AMREV-HESSIANS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 11:45 PM Subject: [HESSIAN] John, Jacob, & Emeritus FISHER <snipped> > The 1880 census for Jonathan said his father was born in "Hesse-Darm". Jonathan's death record lists his father as "Emerdins"???. Another cousin has done some research and has John's brothers as Jacob and Emeritus, who were also soldiers in the War. John, Jacob, and Emeritus supposedly came to America in 1776. Emeritus was supposedly killed Jan. 16, 1777 in Yorktown. John was born abt 1755 in Germany and died sometime between 1815 - 1832 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Hi, I am new to the list and looking for information on my ancestors. My 3GGrandfather was John Fisher. According to a biography that was done on his son, "John was born near Hesse-Cassel, Germany, and was one of the Hessian soldiers under the British Government. He was under General Cornwallis and was taken prisoner by General Washington in the Revolutionary War. When he was set free, he located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and there twice married, reared a family of fifteen children and spent the remainder of his life." He and his first wife had 12 children. His second wife was Hannah Berriner and they had 3 children, including my 2GGrandfather Jonathan B. Fisher. I do not know the names of his first wife or his other 14 children. The 1880 census for Jonathan said his father was born in "Hesse-Darm". Jonathan's death record lists his father as "Emerdins"???. Another cousin has done some research and has John's brothers as Jacob and Emeritus, who were also soldiers in the War. John, Jacob, and Emeritus supposedly came to America in 1776. Emeritus was supposedly killed Jan. 16, 1777 in Yorktown. John was born abt 1755 in Germany and died sometime between 1815 - 1832 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Stacey

Hello Donna, I am sure someone has told you already that your ancestor is covered in my book 'The Hessians of Nova Scotia' on page 223 and/or 224. I know that we had at least one or two of his descendants on this list who would have more info. The book is still available from Ameliasburg, Ontario. Hope this helps, John Merz ----- Original Message ----- From: <Donnaste18@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 9:20 PM Subject: [HESSIAN] Johann Georg Steebing / Steuben > Hello, fellow researchers. I'm new to the list and wonder if any of you are > researching the Stevens family of Chester and/or Tancook Island, Nova Scotia. > > My 4G grandparents are Johann Georg Steebing / Steuben (later Stevens) and > his first wife, Catherine Elizabeth Halter, the widow of Balthazar Weinacht. > Georg was born about 1753 in Solms, Hessen-Kassel, Germany. He was on the > muster rolls from 1775-1783 as a private in the Hessen-Kassel Regiment von Seitz, > stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He stayed in Halifax after his military > service and lived on Tancook Island, then in Chester, in Lunenburg County, > Nova Scotia, until his death on 27 Jan 1831 in Chester. I have fairly complete > information about the early Stevens family and would be happy to share what I > have with anyone who is also researching this family. > > I am wondering if any of you could recommend any websites or books dealing > specifically with the Hessian community of early Halifax. I haven't been able > to find much information about this and would love to know more. If any of > you could steer me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it. > > Ironically, it wasn't until I began my research that I learned I have a > strong German heritage. My father always insisted that "Stevens" spelled with a > "V" indicated Welsh origin and not English, never knowing that he was part > German. My sister-in-law, who was born in Germany, was finally able after 20+ > years of marriage to my brother to tell her parents that she had married a > "good German boy." Needless to say, we're all very interested in this aspect of > our ancesty. > > Thanks in advance for any help and advice you can give. > > Donna Stevens

Stacey, Another point of research for your Fishers is the Fisher mailing list have you tried their archives? Nelda Nelda L. Percival nee Gilpin, IBSSG Beatty #005 & #10; Graves #231 & #105 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gillock/ http://www.doodleartgraphics.com/

Hi Stacey, WElcome to the list. First, Thank you for the good discricption of your family you are researching. It should help other members who might be connected. Second, I sugest that you do a search of the archive to see if you ancestor has been discussed on the list. If you can't find him look for the source records that are listed there. http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=amrev-hessians Our tag lines at the bottom of all messages give information about the archives and research data.. Again Welcome Nelda list manager Nelda L. Percival nee Gilpin, IBSSG Beatty #005 & #10; Graves #231 & #105 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gillock/ http://www.doodleartgraphics.com/

Forwarded to the AMREV-HESSIANS mail list - we just talked about this soldier on this list this month - could it be that he is the subject of below message ? If so I would advice to check the ARNDT Message Board for possible connections. I do know that we talked about this man before on this list (see keyword archives 2001) Good luck, John Merz, retired from Hessian research and from this list. ----- Original Message ----- From: <nansam22@bellsouth.net> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 7:10 PM ================================ > Source: ARNDT-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: The Story of the Arndts > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SOB.2ACEB/333.1.1.1.1 > (click on this line above to get to the ARNDT message board) > Message Board Post: > > Thanks for checking. I don't have Charles Arndt's parents' names. I have been told by my grandparents that our ancestor was a Hessian soldier, but I haven't been able to make any connections, yet. >

Dear List members, I'm Nelda the new list manager, I don't plan to change a thing... John has created a wonderful list here. I will do the manager stuff... but will need those of you with knowledge about the German soldiers to help new members. John has spoiled us by always helping.. I will need to depend on all of you... Thank you Nelda.. descendant of Johann Jacob Bonnstein Grossroperhousen, Germany Nelda L. Percival nee Gilpin, IBSSG Beatty #005 & #10; Graves #231 & #105 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gillock/ http://www.doodleartgraphics.com/

Hello Amrev-Hessians - Just a short note that Mrs. Nelda Percival is now the new caretaker of our Hessian List. She has responded to my call for help, and I am really grateful for this development. I think the list and therefore our subscribers are in good hands, and our exchange of Hessian information should continue and grow for the benefit of all family researchers, The very best to all of you, yours very truly John Helmut Merz, now really retiring! http://www3.sympatico.ca/hessian/Arbeitszimmer.htm

Dear Nelda, thank you for your willingness to take over this list and run it for the benefit of our subscribers. The transfer is done - I will give you details in a seperate mail. Wishing you the very best and good luck, yours John Helmut Merz, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nelda Percival" <nelda_percival@hotmail.com> To: <hessian@sympatico.ca> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 1:23 AM Subject: RE: Wanted - Person with knowledge. > HI John.. > Go ahead and transfer it.. > Nelda > > Nelda L. Percival nee Gilpin, IBSSG > Beatty #005 & #10; Graves #231 & #105 > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/ > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gillock/ > http://www.doodleartgraphics.com/ > > > ----Original Message Follows---- > From: "John Merz" <hessian@sympatico.ca> > To: "Nelda Percival" <nelda_percival@hotmail.com> > Subject: Wanted - Person with knowledge. > Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:42:26 -0500 > > Dear Nelda; > > I have been waiting a few days with answering your nice offer > to take care of the AMREV-HESSIANS mail list. > Nobody else has come forward and this may be just as well. > You do know how to run a mail list which is good, and it would > really give me peace of mind knowing the list to be in good hands. > So let me know that you are ready and I will set things in motion. > There are no Boards involved with this list. > > Thanks for your willingness to help, and may the list be of help > to all those Hessian descendants, who have not been able to > find all the leads they need. And may the list bring them all together > to cherish and honor those 'New-Americans' who stayed here to be > free, rather than going back to the old misery. > > Please acknowledge and I'll transfer. > Cheers, > John Merz > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nelda Percival" <nelda_percival@hotmail.com> > To: <AMREV-HESSIANS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 1:06 AM > Subject: RE: [HESSIAN] Updated tag #9 - Wanted - Person with knowledge. > > > > Dear John, > > I am a list aministrator already, I could do the list.. fixing the > bounces, > > watching that it stayed on subject; BUT I have no knowledge of the > Hessians > > other then my own and only that because of you and this list. > > > > So as last resort let me know... It would be much better if someone with > > knowledge of the sources and where to find them.. But I sure can tell > some > > one where to go... opps I mean to go read/search the archives... > > > > Do you have the boards too?? > > Nelda > > > > This list was started in 1998 by Johannes (John) Helmut Merz, and you > will find his explanations about HETRINA in our mail list archives. > >

Hessian Descendants, Last year, the final order (of two) of these items was filled, and I hope all persons desiring Hessian Descendant pins or pendants were able to satisfy their needs? I will not be ordering more of either, but still have 73 pendants and 37 lapel pins left---1st come, 1st served and no limits, now. Still priced at cost. Once I have depleted all stocks, I will not return checks, but will destroy them. Send your e-mail address with your order, and I'll let you know should your order not be completed. If you don't remember prices or how to order, or if you just want to see what they look like (pendant and pin the same), e-mail me off list, and I'll send a copy of the original announcement or the picture, whichever you want. Any takers? Sure don't want to get stuck with this many "extras"---110. Bob Fetters

Hi John; Sorry to hear about your misfortunes. Seems 2004 was not a good year for some of us. Surely, as you wrote, there must be enough individuals who are knowledgeable of Hessians and who could get together as a team to run the list. I think everyone knows, or should know, the time and effort that you have put into setting up and running this list, in addition to the QUEBEC-L and the QUEBEC-HESSIANS list. Having replaced you a couple of times on the QUEBEC-L list a few years back, I know the time and effort that goes into administering the lists, answering questions and sparking discussions when things slow down. And not all the messages to the list administrator, unfortunately, are polite so that makes it doubly difficult. But then, I think people in some cases expect too much from you. Perhaps they think you have all the answers, plus the time to look it up if you don't. And perhaps it's because you DO know so much about the Hessians, that the expectations are so high. We all appreciate your commitment, or we should if we don't, and I hope that you find a fitting replacement in short order. Unfortunately, time catches up, but it's hoped that someone else will be willing to carry on in your place. Best regards and thanks for your valuable contribution to this cause. May 2005 turn out to be better than 2004, despite the bad beginning. Frank Watters ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Merz" <hessian@sympatico.ca> To: <AMREV-HESSIANS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 5:14 PM Subject: [HESSIAN] Updated tag #9 - Wanted - Person with knowledge. > RootsWeb: AMREV-HESSIANS-L Updated tags for AMREV-HESSIANSHello Hessian > researchers; > > This year did not start very well with me - actually, the last > year did not end too well either. Besides of old age problems, > health problems, family problems, plus being cheated by > book buyers (bounced checks, etc.), unexpected deaths in > family and friend's circles, one low blow after the other, my > wife's purse was stolen while sitting in a hospital room while > visiting just last week, while I was home in bed nursing a stubborn > flu, so bad that I had to cancel a speaking engagement in > Ameliasburg, Ontario, something I had been looking forward to. > > Actually this is my first time reading my messages of last week, > and I have a few very impatient almost nasty one's in between. > Here I have always been trying to help, gave advice, and in this > particular case I did just the same. But when I tell somebody to > check the list archives, and they keep asking me again and > again the same question, for which they could easily find the answer > in the archives, I shake my head and give up. > So, you should not be wondering when you read my new > tagline #9 - > > > Tag 9: > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > > The subject of this list - Hessian Soldiers of the American Revolution > > No other wars - no other German immigrants. Please stick to the subject. > > > WANTED: Person with knowledge and time to run this list - > no financial costs involved, only time and patience - talk to John Merz. > --------------------------------------------------------------- > >> > One thing I know, I need help, and the list needs help - > Why don't you get together and form some kind of > organization who elects someone to take this list over > and run it in the interest of all > HESSIAN SOLDIERS. > > Or would you rather I drop the ball? > I love and respect you all, > > John Helmut Merz > (Incidentily, my QUEBEC-HESSIANS-L mail list > is in excellent hands, I am extremely happy that > Dominique Ritchot fulfils more than my expectations, > thank you so much, Dominique) > >

Dear Mr. Merz, I'm sorry to hear about your problems. I sincerely hope you'll find someone (maybe a team effort) to manage the AMREV-HESSIANS list so you you can enjoy a happy and fulfilling retirement. You put so much efforts in this endeavour it would be a shame for it to be lost in cyberspace. There are enough knowledgeable people on this list to help. A much as I agree with other posters asking subscribers to put a little bit more effort in their search (I can understand the frustration we can feel), we also have to remember that not everybody is as confortable with the Net as some of us are. But, yes, researchers should always search the list's archives before asking a question ! That can't be stressed enough. Thanks for the kind words, Dominique Ritchot Montreal (Quebec) > RootsWeb: AMREV-HESSIANS-L Updated tags for AMREV-HESSIANSHello Hessian > researchers; > > This year did not start very well with me - actually, the last > year did not end too well either. Besides of old age problems, > health problems, family problems, plus being cheated by > book buyers (bounced checks, etc.), unexpected deaths in > family and friend's circles, one low blow after the other, my > wife's purse was stolen while sitting in a hospital room while > visiting just last week, while I was home in bed nursing a stubborn > flu, so bad that I had to cancel a speaking engagement in > Ameliasburg, Ontario, something I had been looking forward to. > > Actually this is my first time reading my messages of last week, > and I have a few very impatient almost nasty one's in between. > Here I have always been trying to help, gave advice, and in this > particular case I did just the same. But when I tell somebody to > check the list archives, and they keep asking me again and > again the same question, for which they could easily find the answer > in the archives, I shake my head and give up. > So, you should not be wondering when you read my new > tagline #9 - > > > Tag 9: > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > The subject of this list - Hessian Soldiers of the American Revolution > > No other wars - no other German immigrants. Please stick to the subject. > > > WANTED: Person with knowledge and time to run this list - > no financial costs involved, only time and patience - talk to John Merz. > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > All my material is gone to either the S.A.R. in Louisville, > Kentucky as far as Hessian soldiers in the United States > of America is concerned, and for the Canadian Hessians, > the research material is in Ameliasburg, Ontario. > All I kept for me was a copy of each of my own books > I wrote, but all other sources are in those two places. > I cannot do any more research, that's why I forward all > mail to the list, and hope the list will respond. > > One thing I know, I need help, and the list needs help - > Why don't you get together and form some kind of > organization who elects someone to take this list over > and run it in the interest of all > HESSIAN SOLDIERS. > > Or would you rather I drop the ball? > I love and respect you all, > > John Helmut Merz > (Incidentily, my QUEBEC-HESSIANS-L mail list > is in excellent hands, I am extremely happy that > Dominique Ritchot fulfils more than my expectations, > thank you so much, Dominique)

John, It is just too bad that people will not take the time to look in the archives. Why do they think they are there is the first place? So that people do not have to keep repeating the same thing. It seems that too many people do not want to put time and effort into their research. I think the right thing is to tell everyone to read the archives. You have donated so much of your time to this list. Frequently you answer questions you have already answered in previous email. I am sure you are tired and could use a good rest. You have generously sent your materials to libraries. So why not just make an email form that says read the archives. And don't forget that there are those on the list who continue to read and study about the Hessians and can often offer suggestions as well as information. When we get past 75 a lot of us do not have the energy to keep repeating the same thing; or even keep doing those things we did before. Do take care of yourself and may we eventually find more on our cousins the Westfalls. Cousin Peggy

Dear John, I am a list aministrator already, I could do the list.. fixing the bounces, watching that it stayed on subject; BUT I have no knowledge of the Hessians other then my own and only that because of you and this list. So as last resort let me know... It would be much better if someone with knowledge of the sources and where to find them.. But I sure can tell some one where to go... opps I mean to go read/search the archives... Do you have the boards too?? Nelda Nelda L. Percival nee Gilpin, IBSSG Beatty #005 & #10; Graves #231 & #105 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gillock/ http://www.doodleartgraphics.com/

Dear John, Just a little note to offer my sympathy and some encouragement. You know we love and respect you. Lynne in Colorado

In a message dated 1/16/2005 5:10:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, hessian@sympatico.ca writes: I cannot do any more research, that's why I forward all mail to the list, and hope the list will respond. John, I am so sorry you are in bad health, I too have slowed down due to illness. I will and do try to help researchers when I can. We all should do this and take off some of your load. I faithfully read each message posted for years. Our archives are a treasure and should be researched by all. With love and respect for all you have done for me in the last five years. Jeanie Sharbaugh

RootsWeb: AMREV-HESSIANS-L Updated tags for AMREV-HESSIANSHello Hessian researchers; This year did not start very well with me - actually, the last year did not end too well either. Besides of old age problems, health problems, family problems, plus being cheated by book buyers (bounced checks, etc.), unexpected deaths in family and friend's circles, one low blow after the other, my wife's purse was stolen while sitting in a hospital room while visiting just last week, while I was home in bed nursing a stubborn flu, so bad that I had to cancel a speaking engagement in Ameliasburg, Ontario, something I had been looking forward to. Actually this is my first time reading my messages of last week, and I have a few very impatient almost nasty one's in between. Here I have always been trying to help, gave advice, and in this particular case I did just the same. But when I tell somebody to check the list archives, and they keep asking me again and again the same question, for which they could easily find the answer in the archives, I shake my head and give up. So, you should not be wondering when you read my new tagline #9 - > Tag 9: > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > The subject of this list - Hessian Soldiers of the American Revolution > No other wars - no other German immigrants. Please stick to the subject. > WANTED: Person with knowledge and time to run this list - no financial costs involved, only time and patience - talk to John Merz. --------------------------------------------------------------- All my material is gone to either the S.A.R. in Louisville, Kentucky as far as Hessian soldiers in the United States of America is concerned, and for the Canadian Hessians, the research material is in Ameliasburg, Ontario. All I kept for me was a copy of each of my own books I wrote, but all other sources are in those two places. I cannot do any more research, that's why I forward all mail to the list, and hope the list will respond. One thing I know, I need help, and the list needs help - Why don't you get together and form some kind of organization who elects someone to take this list over and run it in the interest of all HESSIAN SOLDIERS. Or would you rather I drop the ball? I love and respect you all, John Helmut Merz (Incidentily, my QUEBEC-HESSIANS-L mail list is in excellent hands, I am extremely happy that Dominique Ritchot fulfils more than my expectations, thank you so much, Dominique)