I tend to agree with the WWI scenario. At that time, anything German became absolutely "verboten". I believe that that was the time when German ceased to be taught in public schools. Jermyn Street in London was previously German Street, having been renamed during the WWI era. Regards, Julie -----Original Message----- From: Suzan & Frank Kaye [mailto:spkaye@cox-internet.com] Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2002 5:52 PM To: NJGLOUCE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NJGLOUCE] Renaming of German Street, Woodbury Dear Gloucester County wizards -- While we're at it, would some kind soul please let me know at what point German Street in Woodbury was renamed to Barber Street? A distant cousin has suggested that it was changed just before World War II (for obvious reasons) ... but I have information in our files that suggests it happened more along the lines of World War I. An entry from the "Farm Journal Directory of Gloucester County--1913" shows an address of 75 German Street; by the 1920 census, this person's address was 75 Barber Street (and to our knowledge, the family didn't move to a new house!). Can you enlighten me? I'd really appreciate it! Suzan Kaye Mountain Home, AR