Bob, Thanks for the information. I believe this Johann Georg Beck may be my best bet. My Great Grandfather Levi Beck was born in Chester County,Pa.,but I have not had much luck in finding out who his father was! The story in my family is that he was either the son or grandson of a Hessian soldier who was a deserter;furthermore, the christian names of John and George run in the family. I noticed that Johann Georg was being transported to New York,and this leads me to assume that he could have deserted in the Chester County,Pa.area. Do you know if there is any info in the AMREV-HESSIAN Archives concerning Dohla's journal? If so,then I will lookit up. Thanks again, Best regards, Jim