In this information sent to me by the researcher in Stadt they have included occupations. One of those occupations listed for an ancestor (born in the late 1600's) is Geschworener. I know that literally translated it means juror. I am wondering what it would actually mean as an occupation in the early 1700's. A judge? Does anyone have any thoughts? Keep Looking For Rainbows!! _--_|\ /Karen \ \ _.--._ / v Karen http://members.optushome.com.au/karens

No, it would never mean judge, not even in the 1700s. It would always mean juror. I think you are well advised to not consider it an occupation but a honorary title, which was quite often added to the occupation. Heinz