For Hessian soldiers one good list is the HETRINA- The acronym stands for the German version of "Hessian Troops in the American War of Independence", a six-volume set. We have these books here in our library, so I checked for Zarr, Sarr, Saar Sahr etc , and found three entries 1. A Johannes Saar from Schenklengsfeld in vol. 1 and 2 A Henrich Schaar from Kleinalmerode in vol. 4, and a Johannes Sarre from Ehringen, Kreis Wolfshagen. The first two places are on the eastern , "Thueringen" side of Hessen-Nassau, but Ehringen is on the western side and could have been construed as Hessen-Kassel . So that's a possibility to keep in mind for future research. The church records for Ehringen have not been microfilmed by the Family History Library. They may be available in the Lutheran archive in Kassel. You didn't say how much research you have done on this ancestor in U.S. records. In my opinion, this is where you should leave no stone unturned. Look at all the records you can find for Bedford, and the history etc. The Family History Library does have some records, but my guess is that you can find more in local and county archives and historical societies. I would especially look for church records and anything where he himself signed his name , like his will, or a land record. I also came across a website that has a lot of links to Revoluonary War information, including Hessian soldiers: http://freepages.military.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/websites/websites.htm Good luck! Baerbel <I am trying to get information on my ggg grandfather, Parker Zarr.  I was told he was born in Hesse Kessel in 1756 and came to the USA with the Hession Army.  He settled in Bedford, Westchester, NY.  Is there a Hesse Kessel group that might be able to help with getting this information? Charlotte Chase > For all the latest News, please visit our Homepage: http://www.germanyroots.com Please visit and participate in our new forum http://www.germanyroots.com/phpBB3/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message NOTICE: This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.

  I have checked the census records and found a few things.  I found his intent for naturalization, but not the actual naturalization papers.  I was told they exist but NARA, and the office in New York that NARA suggested I contact didn't have them.   I will check the Hessian soldier site Baerbel mentioned. --- On Tue, 2/9/10, Baerbel Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: From: Baerbel Johnson <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [G-P-L] HESSE KESSEL To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 1:40 PM For Hessian soldiers one good list is the HETRINA- The acronym stands for the German version of "Hessian Troops in the American War of Independence", a six-volume set. We have these books here in our library, so I checked for Zarr, Sarr, Saar Sahr etc , and found three entries  1. A Johannes Saar from Schenklengsfeld in vol. 1 and 2 A Henrich Schaar from Kleinalmerode in vol. 4,  and a Johannes Sarre from Ehringen, Kreis Wolfshagen. The first two places are on the eastern , "Thueringen" side of Hessen-Nassau, but Ehringen is on the western side and could have been construed as Hessen-Kassel . So that's a possibility to keep in mind for future research. The church records for Ehringen have not been microfilmed by the Family History Library. They may be available in the Lutheran archive in Kassel. You didn't say how much research you have done on this ancestor in U.S. records. In my opinion, this is where you should leave no stone unturned. Look at all the records you can find for Bedford, and the history etc. The Family History Library does have some records, but my guess is that you can find more in local and county archives and historical societies. I would especially look for church records and anything where he himself signed his name , like his will, or a land record. I also came across a website that has a lot of links to Revoluonary War information, including Hessian soldiers: http://freepages.military.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/websites/websites.htm Good luck! Baerbel <I am trying to get information on my ggg grandfather, Parker Zarr.  I was told he was born in Hesse Kessel in 1756 and came to the USA with the Hession Army.  He settled in Bedford, Westchester, NY.  Is there a Hesse Kessel group that might be able to help with getting this information? Charlotte Chase >       For all the latest News, please visit our Homepage: http://www.germanyroots.com Please visit and participate in our new forum http://www.germanyroots.com/phpBB3/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message NOTICE: This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. For all the latest News, please visit our Homepage: http://www.germanyroots.com Please visit and participate in our new forum http://www.germanyroots.com/phpBB3/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Charlotte, At that point in time naturalizations were done on a local level. It was not until 1906 that naturalizations became "federal business." Yes, NARA has some naturalizations before 1906 but that is just good fortune. Look at the courts around the area that your ancestor settled. Bobbi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlotte Chase" I have checked the census records and found a few things. I found his intent for naturalization, but not the actual naturalization papers. I was told they exist but NARA, and the office in New York that NARA suggested I contact didn't have them.