Hi, I don't know if any of you recall, but about 2 weeks ago I sent an inquiry that was especially directed to Gerhard Reichl. He had the same last name as my wife, who I have been researching, and was from Neudorf as was my wife. I had been frustrated for over ten years in all attempts to connect my wife's family to a location in Bohemia, due to the village Neudorf being very common in Bohemia. Well, guess what -- Gerhard contacted me. We began comparing notes. Last week he made a quick trip across the border to the district where Neodorf is located. He found the 1869 census -- and there they were, my wife's family. There can be no doubt at all that this is it, the one Neudorf among over 30 Neudorf villages in Bohemia. And one other thing the census showed was that Wenzl Reichl's mother and father (and brother) were living with them. At this time, the connection between Gerhard's ancestors and my wife's ancestors has not been made, but I'm convinced it will be there, likely one more generation back. Gerhard will be going to Pilsen (Plzn) during the Easter vacation to search the records. So this is meant to tell everyone that success can be had, even if it needs a lot of luck and good timing. Much thanks to this mailing list, and of course a real special thanks to Gerhard (hugs and kisses). Best regardsw, Don Feldbruegge