This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BudGoodnight Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.goodnight/483.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hey Janet >From "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" compiled by Ralph Beaver Strassburger and William Hinke, the name Christian Gutknecht appears on list 130c, ship Christian, which arrived in Philadelphia on September 13, 1749. Christian made his mark by his name. The "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" is a three volume set which includes names of ships, passengers, their oath to the English Crown, the name of the ships captain. Unfortnately, in most cases, only the head of household is named in the lists. Try this URL http://www.progenealogists.com/palproject/pa/index.html Bud Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.