Debbe, have you looked at the microfilms held by the Family History Centers of the Latter Day Saints? They have several films for Löwenstein, 1642-1899. The overall description of these films reads: "Parish register baptisms, marriages, confirmations, deaths and family books of Löwenstein. Includes Lichtenstern, Alt- und Neulautern, Hößlinsülz, Reisach, Hirrweiler, Klostermühle, Weingartshaus, Neuhütte im Joachimstal. All of the other records of Löwenstein were destroyed in 1945." Looking at the individual microfilm descriptions, it appears that the surviving Family Book for Reisach is too early for you, and the only births for Reisach for your period are for illegitimate children. There is one film for immigrants and emigrants into the area of these villages, 1839-1870. You might find your family on that film, with additional information. Also, the only listing for confirmations is for Löwenstein. It's possible that the small parish listings were consolidated into the Löwenstein list. I find that Protestant (Evangelisch) children in this area of Germany were almost uniformly confirmed in their 14th year, and frequently the parents’ names and the birthdates were listed in the confirmation record. Hope that helps. Teva Scheer -----Original Message----- From: baden-wurttemberg-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:baden-wurttemberg-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Debbe Hagner Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 2:03 PM To: BADEN-WURTTEMBERG-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BW] Looking for Johann Jakob Friedrich STROBEL He married Rosina Johanna Eyrich abt 1850. They had a son name Karl Christian STROBEL b 10 jun 1853 in Reisach, Wuerttemberg. I found that he had a brother name Christian Gottlieb Strobel... I understand that the records were kept in Lowenstein which was heavy bombed in WWII... What other towns to look for in Germany. Any suggestions or where I can write to in Germany.. Debbe Hagner ------------------------------- 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