i was wondering if there might be one or two of you that had prater families, particularly families that date prior to the 1720s. i am a decentant of that line here in the states and am interest in some of the day to day life that may have occured during that time. silas snyder _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/