This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: terrilawrenceking Surnames: Mattes Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.nebraska.counties.douglas/2520.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: alot of your info matches. Bernh was from Stugart they left germany before the war. I believe that his wifes name wasJosepha and my ggrandmother was Refina I have that info from the bible. I believe that I have a picture of Bernh he was a small man. the birthday of Bernh is 1849 but i can't locate the date; Josepha birthdate is 4-28-1855. My page from the bible is all in german. He could have been from Wuerttemburg. Let me know if this helps your search. I could give you some more info. I just remembered my grand mother Refina we knew her as Rose, had a history of dieabetic.high sugar. She lost both legs to diabetes. It was very strong in her family. I do hope this is a match. 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.