Megan, Walenty translates as Valentine I am pretty sure. I remember a Spies family in my younger days, so some must have been around in Columbus. Check out this photo from our Platte site. The line that says Third Ward School. (I remember Kippy Soulliere too who is on it) http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/platte/photo.html Just a quick check of Ancestry didn't show any Walenty, but plenty about Valentine Spies........not in Nebraska tho. What time period are you talking about anyway? KathyB ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 3000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d93d8946965b442463st04duc