I am new to this list although I have been researching for years my family roots in the Eichsfeld, which is a northern area of Thuriginia. The particular village is Niederorschel, where the Vatterotts originated in the 15th or 16th century. I am interested in others who may be studying the Eichsfeld, which was owned by the Catholic Church (Mainz) for almost 1000 years. Frank Vatterott.