Hi Bob Thanks so much for getting back to me. Yes, I did have some creative spelling. Creativity in spelling makes genealogy so much more interesting. Thanks for letting me know about Sebastian. I am also decended from Sebastian Kunkel who married Anna Catharina through their daughter Eva Elizabeth. I assume this is the Sebastian who is a brother of Nicholas. I appreciate the update on the information. Wally was my source for information; although I realize his focus was primarily in America. Has anyone else compiled the earlier information? I see that I have also developed a different spelling for Schuster. Is it Schuster of Shuster? Best Wishes Will Lyles Will, I saw your post and thought that I would respond. By the way, that is the first that I have seen that spelling of KUNKEL. (subject line???? *smile*) You forgot to mention Sebastian. Your ancestor Nicolaus (b.1677) was a brother to my ancestor Sebastian. Most all of the early work was not from the late Wally KUNKEL though he had contributed some. You and I also have SHUSTER in common. I can't say that we met before Will. I am always glad to meet a new cousin. Regards, Bob KUNKEL, Genealogist Schuylkill County, PA