Hi Listers, I am relisting my enquiry for the forebears of Hans Jacob PETRI or PETERSEN, born in Denmark C 1620. Described as "Sauhirt aus Danemark ( I think "swineherd from Denmark"). No Idea where he was born however he is noted as marrying Martha "unknown" in 1653, probably in Hesse Germany, and dieing in Reinheim in 1656. They had at least one child Hans Caspar PETRI born 15/05/1653 possibly in Reinheim. Hans Caspar married Anna Barbara BADER in Groß-Bieberau 04/02/1673. She had been born in Groß-Bieberau C 1658. They had at least one child Johann Heinrich PETRI born C 1672 in Ueberau and died 15/03/1744 in Ueberau. Johann married Elisabetha Barbara "unknown" in 1700. She had been born in Ueberau C 1677. They had at least one child Eva PETRI born C 1712 Eva married Johan Adam HOTTES 1744 in Groß-Zimmern I know that pre 1620 is a long time ago and that wars and the Reformation have played havoc with whatever records there were, but any assitance will be very much appreciated. Cheers Peter Strauss Melbourne Australia