This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ZVC.2ACE/1238.1621.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello, I have heard this same story of 3 brothers from Alsace Lorrain. My story is that one was my Gr-Gr Grandfather. He came with his 2 brothers, they were called the red, the white and the black (redhead, blonde and brunette). My GGGrandpa was suppose to send for his wife, Sophia, and 5 children when he settled in. No word came from him and Sophia finally came April 30, 1888 with her 5 children and a maid. She hired the Pinkertons to find her husband, but he was never found. She raised her children and her son Jacob was my GrGrandpa and his 2nd oldest daughter was my Grandma Rist. If there is more to this story or maybe you've heard some parts too, please contact me at kab409@yahoo.com. One supposedly went to Ohio, one to Brazil and my line settled in Connellsville, PA. Thanks Kathy