Hello List, in a quick search for Bill Olsen's needle in a CARREL hay stack, I came across a soldier with a name I don't recall discussion about; Frederick DECIUS; "served as a physician and surgeon in the Hessian Army". Apparently settled in 'Luray Valley', VA. An interesting aside 'hit', from a Jr.High School history site for extra credits, the question; 'how much did Hessian soldiers boots weigh?' Answer: 12 lbs.. Regards, Ron Ferry