In two years of monitoring the Barton L site, I have yet to see any query regarding the original Prussian Barthens AKA Barton and/or Barten in America. So it is time I ask: If you are out there; will any descendants of Sebastian, or Jacob, or Caspar Barthen AKA Barten or Barton please respond. My Great Grandfather Johannes Barthen b. 1792 Lieser, Prussia d. 1864 m. Susanna Hower. Three of his sons, (Jakob, Kaspar, and Sebastian) and one daughter (Barbara) immigrated to America from 1850 to 1854. The American families of these siblings are well documented. And most of the descendants of the sons and daughter who remained in Prussia have been located. We are all rejoining at the FIRST INTERNATIONAL BARTHEN CONVENTION to be held at the Settle Inn in Branson, Mo. on Aug 12, 13, 14, and 15 of 1999. Contacts: rbart@mn.uswest.net BMoore0760@aol.com sturmer @gte.net Or for reservations: Karen Durrer @ (888) 714-4020 BRANSON'S REUNION CENTER Or contact this writer: John Barton, Chairman, Barthen Reunion Committee e. mail Twoputt222@aol.com John Barton