My apologies to the list. I obviously replied to the wrong message with my "fishing report." ----- 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.6/1578 - Release Date: 7/28/2008 5:13 PM