This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Zike/Avey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ABB.2ACE/200.220.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Zike [Zeuch, I believe originally] and Conrad Earthenhouse/Bodenhouse came to America as Hessian soldiers, but both [from different units] deserted and joined the American army. I can give you a little more detail after I check my notes. You can also check the Jessamine Co., KY mailing list archives at Rootsweb. My ties are to Earthenhouse. [email protected] Terry.