In a message dated 1/12/04 1:39:19 PM, azo5282@yahoo.com writes: << Johannes Koch was born in Herzeroth? or Hetzenroth? (source information not clear) Eschwege Kurhessen. Where in Germany might this place be located? Would there be church records available for this area? >> There is a place called Hitzerode in Kreis Eschwege, Hessen, now 37297 Berkatal, I believe. It is in the northeastmost area of Hessen, about 5.5 miles nw of the town of Eschwege. There are church and civil records filmed for surrounding parishes of Frankershausen, Albungen, Wellingerode, & Frankenhain (all in Kr. Eschwege); as well as Orferode, Kleinvach, & Weiden (all in Kr. Witzenhausen). I'd start with Wellingerode and work my way around these others. They may contain records for Hitzerode. These records are the ones filmed by the FHL and can be rented to your local FHC. Look them up in the FHLC for film#s and information. Dona Ritchie