Dear Beth Many thanks. I will investigate the Wisconsin Heimerls. The name Hämmerl has been spelled many ways. Tomorrow I leave for Germany to visit ancestoral towns with my 85 year old parents. We will visit Hardheim (Grandpa Berberich), Bogen/Straubing (Grandpa Hämmerl) and Boding (Grandpa Winner). After growing up in St. Louis, I am looking forward to a boat ride on the Danube. More in July. Joseph Kramer