This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: geni_lady Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10487.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No period. I think it must mean brought. Assuming that they came from Germany or Switzerland. I agree that "bread" does not make sense in this context. I thought maybe it was an archaic word. 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.