I have visited the following farms where ancestors of mine lived. Has anyone an earlier time for visiting an ancestor's home? 1. Hans Gahr (Garr/Gaar) lived at Kolnpach in the time frame 1545 to 1577. The first date was his approximate date of birth and the latter date is the date of death. At some point in this time spread, he moved away from Kolnpach farm (which was really Kolmbach). 2. Kilian Planckenbuehler lived on the Planckenbichl farm outside Gresten, Austria, in 1600.  Both of these farms had their names at the date above and still do today. It is impossible for me to say that the buildings are the original buildings. Mostly likely they are highl6y modified .It is known that the house on Planckenbichl farm had a thatched roof in 1930.  John john.blankenbaker@comcast.net