The name VANDAL LANTZ, or a variation of it, appears at least three times in early American records. "WENDEL LENTZ" landed in this country aboard the ship "Thistle" on 19 September 1738, and a "JOHAN WENDEL LENTZ" landed aboard the ship "John and Elizabeth" on 7 November 1754. Also, a WANDAL LANCE is buried in a private cemetery in Hampton Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. This Wandal was born 20 February 1711 and died 18 October 1783. His wife Soffy was born 23 December 1721 and died 23 September 1781. A "Vantee Lantz" also appears on the 1774 Tax Records of Newton Township, Sussex Co New Jersey. The father of my ancestor GEORGE LANTZ (born 1747-48, died circa 1820-30 in Arkansas) was a VANDAL LANTZ. Did Vandal Lantz of Sussex Co. have other children? If so what are their names, etc. In the cemetery where Vandal Lantz is buried, there are three other Lantz markers: Lance, Daniel, born 30 December 1785, died April 1786 Lantz, George, wife Catherine, died 27 July 1845, aged 63.0.13 [born 1782] Lantz, Jacob died 15 July 1827, in 84th yr [born 1743]; wife Mary, died 28 August 1832 in 87th year Are these Lantzes connected to Vandal and Soffy Lantz? Any answers, help, clues, commiseration appreciated! PENNYPEACE@prodigy.net