This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dmpierce123 Surnames: Heckman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/4619.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I heard of Heckman, Merkel and Rebecca. Do you remember a Joel Hackman and John A. Heckman that did live Reading, Pennsylvania and were from Shoemakersville, Pa.? Did your family ever have a reunion or have photos of different lines of Heckan. I believe John A. Heckman was in the Spanish American War. Hope t hear from you soon. Thank you kindly. My Joel and John A. Heckman. John married Leila Bright Heckman from Norristown, Pa. and then were living in Readin, Berks Co., Pa. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.