Posted on: Polk County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk/10557 Surname: Bach, Happig ------------------------- We too have a Nicholas Bach who was a shoemaker by trade, but not in Polk County.He was christened 21 aug. 1658 , so I think that must be too early for you?All my Bach's were originally from Schmalkalden Germany. Linda in Washington