Dear Carleen, I do believe this is my family. There are many John Mc Falls out there, too many to sort out. My grandfather's name was Martin Esau McFall and he named his first born John McFall who in turn named my cousin John McFall. John Esau McFall married a Mary Ketzner who spoke German to her children. The family story is that my grandfather who was the oldest in the family had to teach his sibs to speak English so they could attend school. Jeanette and Frances were the names of two of his three sisters. Most of what is known about the family was told by Frances, but as a nun she had limited contact with the family until late in life. The oldest sister who as a Benidictine nun was allowed almost no contact with the family. John Esau McFall was a lawyer and my grandfather was to follow in his stead. John also owned a farm and an extensive library. My grandfather and his brother farmed for a while as single men and then moved on into other occupations. My grandfather finally becoming a bookkeeper. This was quite a story how my mother's parents met, but my grandmother was also part German and my uncle says that the two of them spoke German to each other when they did not want the kids to hear. I know that my grandfather was raised in Jasper IN and that my uncle was shown the family house by Frances before she died. My biggest problem is that no one in the family bothered to record anything and so far I have not been able to travel to IN. I am almost certain that you have given me information on my great grand father and gggrand father. The dates also line up with my known family. Again thanks so very much, Jean