That is a true statement, when applied to the "Pennsylvania Dutch". Stan B. --- d.mossfritch@comcast.net wrote: > Good Day Robert, > > While not "authoritative" perhaps I have an > explaination for the "Dutch" designation. My > ancestor (plus wife, two sons, and four daughters) > settled in "Dutch Flats" near Norton in 1783/4 after > arriving from New York City with the Spring Fleet. > John Fritch and his family were German, also known > as Deutsch. So Dutch Flats was probably actually > Deutsch Flats and the designation about which you > inquire "Dutch" is probablyDeutsch (or German). > > Best, > > Denise L. Moss-Fritch > I do NOT make mistakes -- I create learning opportunities for others! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com