This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hruffonioffice1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.meyer/3327/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This if from an article about my GGrandfather William Myers. It talks about him and his parents. Where I am confused is the line below. "The paternal grandfather of our subject was a native of Germany, but came to America in colonial days." The birthplace of William Myers was in Berks County, Pa., and within the same county his parents, Henry and Hannah (Kohler) Myers, were also born. The paternal grandfather of our subject was a native of Germany, but came to America in colonial days. Henry Myers, the father, was born May 6, 1784, and offered his services in the war of 1812, but was not called into battle. He was a carpenter and builder and also owned and cultivated a small farm. He was a Democrat and held several local offices in his borne district. He lived to be seventy-three years old, dying in the county where his birth had taken place. He was the father of fourteen children, of whom but three survive. Obed, the eldest, is carrying on the old homestead, and Frank resides in Reading, Pa. I understand it as WILLIAM'S grandfather came from Germany but have had a brick wall for a few years now. Could the author have meant HENRY'S grandfather was the one from Germany? Thanks for any input. Heidi Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.