I recently came across the following link: http://www.hadis.hessen.de/scripts/HADIS.DLL/home?SID=22D6-154FF27-B7615&PID=6C1B Once there in the bottom left you will see a box with "Schnellsuche"...put name you are searching in that and hit the magnifier icon. Look for results in the category: Auswanderer-Nachweise I have found many of my family members who originated from the Darmstadt area in the listing. Virginia live today to the fullest...and your yesterdays shall be of lovely memories...and your tomorrows shall take care of themselves.......