The more I read of my ancestors (and yours) leaving to come to America, the more different stories I find. Here are just two. When many of them got as far as the Netherlands, ran out of assets, they then set roots there. They became so successful with their trade knowledge and work ethics that they were taking jobs from the Dutch. After a period of time, the Dutch government subsidized many of them to take the load from their citizens. The Palatines were contracted to cut timber in NE America for the British ships. Call them slaves or whatever. They were paid passage over and probably pittance here until their contracts were up. Many times the British "forgot" the terms of time. Then these people, on their own started treks west through northern NY and PA. Hardships, but they would not give in. Many family members died on the way and were just buried wherever. There are many good books telling of what they suffered through for a new life. We should be more thankful. When people ask why they came here, I tell them to visit the local library and get some books telling about conditions in Europe at the time. The "will to survive" is a great asset. Bill Fehlinger- New Jersey **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020)

Good pics! Where were you at the lake? That looks like that beach that's just past the HQ buildings? I've never been there before. Pen and I went fishing real early yesterday. Fished 'til about 10 but we got smoked out. Caught a bunch of bloogies tho. Pen has to have a bloogie fix every now and then. She caught a giant sunfish, but we let it go. Too pretty to keep. Should be in an aquarium. ----- Original Message ----- From: <WMFHLNGR@aol.com> To: <baden-wurttemberg@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 7:22 AM Subject: [BW] Emigrating The more I read of my ancestors (and yours) leaving to come to America, the more different stories I find. Here are just two. When many of them got as far as the Netherlands, ran out of assets, they then set roots there. They became so successful with their trade knowledge and work ethics that they were taking jobs from the Dutch. After a period of time, the Dutch government subsidized many of them to take the load from their citizens. The Palatines were contracted to cut timber in NE America for the British ships. Call them slaves or whatever. They were paid passage over and probably pittance here until their contracts were up. Many times the British "forgot" the terms of time. Then these people, on their own started treks west through northern NY and PA. Hardships, but they would not give in. Many family members died on the way and were just buried wherever. There are many good books telling of what they suffered through for a new life. We should be more thankful. When people ask why they came here, I tell them to visit the local library and get some books telling about conditions in Europe at the time. The "will to survive" is a great asset. Bill Fehlinger- New Jersey **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BADEN-WURTTEMBERG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.6/1576 - Release Date: 7/27/2008 4:16 PM

I'll bet the person who gets his comments on German immigrants will be just as confused as we are with this email. Too bad we couldn't see the pics he's talking about. Eric Schaal -----Original Message----- From: baden-wurttemberg-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:baden-wurttemberg-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Richard Baumann Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 9:18 AM To: baden-wurttemberg@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BW] Emigrating Good pics! Where were you at the lake? That looks like that beach that's just past the HQ buildings? I've never been there before. Pen and I went fishing real early yesterday. Fished 'til about 10 but we got smoked out. Caught a bunch of bloogies tho. Pen has to have a bloogie fix every now and then. She caught a giant sunfish, but we let it go. Too pretty to keep. Should be in an aquarium. ----- Original Message ----- From: <WMFHLNGR@aol.com> To: <baden-wurttemberg@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 7:22 AM Subject: [BW] Emigrating The more I read of my ancestors (and yours) leaving to come to America, the more different stories I find. Here are just two. When many of them got as far as the Netherlands, ran out of assets, they then set roots there. They became so successful with their trade knowledge and work ethics that they were taking jobs from the Dutch. After a period of time, the Dutch government subsidized many of them to take the load from their citizens. The Palatines were contracted to cut timber in NE America for the British ships. Call them slaves or whatever. They were paid passage over and probably pittance here until their contracts were up. Many times the British "forgot" the terms of time. Then these people, on their own started treks west through northern NY and PA. Hardships, but they would not give in. Many family members died on the way and were just buried wherever. There are many good books telling of what they suffered through for a new life. We should be more thankful. When people ask why they came here, I tell them to visit the local library and get some books telling about conditions in Europe at the time. The "will to survive" is a great asset. Bill Fehlinger- New Jersey **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BADEN-WURTTEMBERG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.6/1576 - Release Date: 7/27/2008 4:16 PM ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BADEN-WURTTEMBERG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message