Just wanted to share an update to my search in case the info helps someone else on the list. Joan from the NJHUDSON mailing list located an 80 year old Peder M Thompson who died in 1938 on this web site: http://www.germangenealogygroup.com/ It's a long shot, but I requested the death record from the NYC Dept of Records. Mostly because my 83 year old uncle has a better memory than I do and he hasn't steered me wrong yet. :o) Keep your fingers crossed for me! Speaking of relatives, Laura PS: Are we related? Find out at http://where2look4ancestors.com/