>>As a fan of Breweriana (history of brewing and related materials), I seem to recall that there was a Stephan family involved in the early history of brewing in the Rondout creek area of Kingston. If you are in any way related, or have knowledge of the family's involvement in brewing, would you be so kind as to contact me please? Many thanks, Susan << Susan, Yes, The Stephan Brewery, formerly VON BECK Brewery, was located in South Rondout, I believe, and run by Frederick Stephan and his sons, George, Maurice, and finally, my ggrandfather, Charles Stephan. George Stephan <tfsahs@aol.com> ____________________________________________________________________ Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1