I believe that my ancestor, Conrad Hutzel or Hotzel came from the village of Metzlos. Does anyone know if the records of that village have been filmed? If the records are not in Metzlos where would they be located? I also believe the wife of Conrad, Anna Elizabeth Eckhar(d)t came from the village of Salz. Are those records filmed and if not where are they found? Conrad was 36 years old when he and his wife came to the US in 1847. They left Germany with two daughters and a son. The son died before the ship reached New York. They went to Lee County, Illinois. They were members of the Evangelical Reformed Church. Conrad had a brother, John, who was already in Illinois. He may also have had a brother, Adam. Any help on these locations or this family would be appreciated.