"Harriet E. Rasnick" wrote: > > I am a newbie in genealogy. This is my second request for guidance...please. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Harriet E. Rasnick > To: german-bohemian-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 9:05 PM > Subject: Surname Rührschneck > > My ancestor was living in Germany circa 1776 and was conscripted to fight in America during the Revolution, however, it is thought that he was not actually from Germany. Was he a "Hessian" soldier? They were mercenaries fro the British. I am wondering if this is a Bohemian surname and, if so, how would I go about contacting other individuals with this surname? I have heard that it is a unique surname. Thanks. ________ Lavrentiy Krupniak .