Hi Gary, I would be interested in the photos of the house. I am a direct descendent of Michael Switzer, or Michael Schweitzer, as he was apparently known when he left Germany with his brother Christopher in 1709. For anyone who is interested, Eula Lapp's book 'To Their Heirs Forever' has an English translation of a letter of passport that Michael obtained on May 4, 1709. I guess he saw which way the winds were blowing and was preparing for the worst. Someone wrote about Doupes, and I, too, am descended from Doupes. As far as I can see, there is a strong connection between Doupes, Switzers and Shiers all through their family trees. Ed ----- Original Message ----- From: <JamesSwitz@aol.com> To: <IRL-PALATINE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 4:52 PM Subject: [IP] switzer house > hi my name is gary switzer i live in england and have just purchased the > original palatine house built by christopher switzer in courtmatrix in 1709.I am > so excited about this and will be rebuilding it as close to original as > possible.Anyone with palatine connections will be free to visit or even stay when > work is complete pease email me to recieve photos of the house > Regards > Gary switzer > > > ==== IRL-PALATINE Mailing List ==== > The greatest influence in your life, stronger even than your will power, > Is your environment. Change that, if necessary. Paramahansa Yogananda > >