In a message dated 98-07-22 23:19:55 EDT, tcjohnson@sprintmail.com writes: > I grew up listening to the stories of my > ggreatgrandfather John B. Geiger. But none of his > family in Alsace. Cindi, what a wonderful story of encouragement for others who are still searching. One comment on the geography of Alsace. For those of us who have Geiger ancestors in Alsace (and there are more of us than many realize) Bergheim is located just north of Colmar. It would not be at all unusual for those of Germanic background who lived in Alsace to refer to it as being in Germany--since the borders changed many times. One other comment regarding the name of Jon appearing on the death certificate for John B. Geiger's father and Joseph appearing in the Bergheim records. He could have been Johann Joseph and only used the name Joseph or as you say the person who was giving the information may not have known the father's name. Congratulations on your new discoveries and may it only be the beginning. Joan