This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cascarson Surnames: Frish/Frisch Heuer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.frisch/232/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Susie was a run-a-way bride who wasn't interested in being married to the older land owner next door. Took off for the states and met my grandfather (Benjamin Frederick Heuer) while she was out homesteading alone in the Dakota territories. Dropped out of the wagon train when she found land that looked like home...(Luxembourg) where her family were wealthy landowners and merchants...and into making, designing and decorating china. I have one lovely, small plate (pastel blue flowers)... with the inscription New Palisse on a rough back that was supposed to be about the only thing she brought with her when she ran off after the unwanted marraige. She was well educated, could read and write in several languages. We heard that she was probably disowned after the family sent searchers stateside to find her and she refused to be found and carted back home. Any information on Susie/Susan from the old country would be greatly appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.