> In an old (1934) family letter there is reference to "Uncle Wicta". > It is written quite legibly, but it certainly seems like an unusual > first name. So I'm wondering if it is right, or if I'm mis-reading > it somehow. If not actually 'Wicta" what could it be, or is it some > kind of nickname? > > "Uncle Wicta" was born Abt 1820 and came from Prussia Bef 1850. > > jsents@stny.rr.com (John Sents) John: I had hopes that someone who could provide a definitive answer would help you out........ I can't, but if you haven't seen this web site of Prussian given names, you might want to do some looking. It will certainly give you some possibilities: http://www.sca.org/heraldry/paul/vl-y.html I assume that you have already posted a query to the Prussia-Roots mailing list at: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/DEU/PRUSSIA-ROOTS.html The other suggestion I have is to look at gensource.com. I believe this is the site of Dr. Schweitzer. I don't know whether or not he takes personal email regarding such questions, but you might give it a shot. I'm still hopeful you might get a response from someone with a real answer <g> "Glee" <gleemc@earthlink.net>