This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: johnlmeyer Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.meyer/3327.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Based on the grammar (and this has nothing to do with the facts), the sentence says that the paternal grandfather was a native of Germany but came to America in colonial times. The "of our subject" describes the paternal grandfather and has nothing to do with the verbs. Just a copywriter's opinion. Oh, and another point: the comma should not be there as this is a simple sentence. 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.