This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: German, Herman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EW.2ADI/770 Message Board Post: Seeking information about the descendents of Juan and Francita German; 1860 census shows their surname spelled Herman. Children of Juan and Francita were: Paublo Herman, born 1840 Isidro Herman, born 1843 Felipe Herman, born 1844 Jose Herman, born 1845 Juliana Herman, born 1847 Francisca Herman, born 1850 Luis Herman, born 1852 Visitacion Herman, born 1854 (distant relative) Mariano Herman, born 1856 Flaviano Herman, born 12/19/1858, died 5/09/1946 Juan Herman, born 1880 (probably March or April) It appears Visitacion German was later known in life as "Bessie." She was married and widowed three times. It is said the family had a Spanish land grant at one time. Any help would be appreciated.