My GR. (5) GF. Johannes Syffer/Seifen was born about 1700 in Mehren, Westerwald, Germany. I am interested in learning what life was like for a person living in the area of Mehren, Westerwald of Germany in 1700 -1726! Would like to learn about: (a) houses (b) crops they grew & animals raised (c) schooling (d) clothing (e) church life (f) Military obligations (g) modes of transportation (h) difficulty in leaving area to go to America I appreciate all those who responded! Thanks! John [email protected]