Hello, I am new to this list. I am searching for information on my gg grandfather, Ernst or Ernest HURLHEY. I have located some Hurlhey's buried in a churchyard at Bielefeld. I also found US census information which says my gg grandmother, Lizzie Hurlhey, was born at Darmstadt. Ernst' birthplace was Hannover. They came to the USA sometime before 1860. Any information or guidance would be most appreciated. There is a family story that Ernst was forced into military service one day while across the border from their home. I do not know what border it was. His family did not know his whereabouts for some time. When he finally completed his service and went home, he was caught in a blizzard near their home and had to kill his horse and get inside of it to survive. Upon arriving back home, he packed up his family and they came to the US. There may not be a word of truth to this story but our family has enjoyed telling it to one another for many generations! Thank you, Marilyn Riehl