Sorry BevW, I don't do any research in Groß-Karben and don't know anything about the Book you're refering to. There is a map of Hessen somewhere out there in the web, where all existing "Familienbücher" are entered. When moving with the mouse on the town it will tell you author and other useful information on the Familienbuch (if there is any). Unfortunately I do not have a link to that map at hand. You may like to try and google it or ask other members in this list. Regards, Thierry   Dr. Thierry P. Dietrich D-61250 Usingen ________________________________ Von: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> An: [email protected] Gesendet: Freitag, den 10. April 2009, 23:03:03 Uhr Betreff: Re: [HESSE] Need word help please Dear Dr. Dietrich and list: I understand that there is a book written by Max Steinbaur about Gross-Karben. I believe the title is Gross-Karben Familien and covers 1699- ?  Checking the Family History Library, it appears that they have a limited volume only up to 1734.  I understand this is a difficult book to come by, but I wondered if anyone has access to it.  Perhaps someone could tell me if it is possible to purchase volumes. It is not clear that my earliest ancestors were in Gross Karben prior to 1734.  A researcher that I have worked with in the past has suggested that my family might have actually come to Gross-Karben sometime between 1730 and 1750.  I would love to continue with my research.  I am very cautious about "going it alone" as it is so easy to make mistakes unless one is knowledgible.  My understanding of the German language is very limited and I am completely lost looking at old script with help of a translator. I would appreciate any suggestions.  If anyone knows where I can find this book (or books), I would be thrilled! Thank you, Bev W ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220814837x1201410725/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D6680 72%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooterNO62) ------------------------------- 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