Looking for any information on these names. Have been told that the first Plachte came here in the 1840's. My husband is only the fourth generation and no one, his Grandfather would talk about his ancestry. Very secretive, to say the least, which just lends to the mystery. I have found a Czech article on a Josef Placht, b. 1851, but have not totally translated the article. He must have been a master sailboat maker, or woodworker. If anyone has information on him or any other Placht(e), please contact me. Thanks! Pam Plachte