On Sep 19, 2004, at 8:54 AM, SEANOR2@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone have access to the Hessian word list dates December 1, > 1780. I > would like to know if any BAETZ, BETZ and or BETHTEL names appear on > the > list. Any information about these names would be greatly > appreciated. If no one > has this list does anyone know where I might locate it. > > Also, does anyone know if the plan that was offered to the Hessians in > Virginia was also offered to the Hessians in Reading and Lancaster? > > Bob McCabe > Chicago, IL > Bob, The Composite List of German Prisoners of War Located At The New Goal -- Philadelphia 1779-1782 published in the JSHA Journal (sorry I don't have the date) lists two possible names that might be of interest to you: 19. Beetz, Konrad, Knyphausen Co. 3, no place of birth listed, POW LIsts A-23, B-23, Disposition 6 (unknown -- most likely killed or deserted) Note follows that says he might be Kaspar Beetz in KNY Co. 4 -- Could not identify with Hetrina) 20. Beitz, Wilhelm, Knyphausen Co. 1, No place of birth, POW List D-35. Regarding the plan, I assume you to mean citizenship by either joining the Continental Army, paying 60-80 lbs. (can't remember the exact sum) or becoming indentured to one who would pay the sum for the Hessian soldier. It is my understanding that this was a degree (law?) made by the Continental Congress and would have applied to all prisoners. I'm in the process of moving now and my sources are packed. Hazel Pflueger