In a message dated 8/18/2007 10:44:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, pigeonrock@earthlink.net writes: See, Joan that was what I was thinking exactly, Joan, that's what I was wondering myself! The middle name of the mother was Stella, & so thought that was the case, but not sure! I guess I'll assume that's the case, until I can find, IF I FIND soemthing that might have it in print!! Thanks!! Like minds, I guess!! Anyone know of a webpage that might have German names, that might translate names from old scripts? That's going to bug me until I know for sure!! Cathy ---- I don't believe it is online anyplace, but I have an excellent book that includes Germanic and non-Germanic names and also has a secton on old German script. I highly recommend this book for anyone researching German ancestors. It is called The German Research Companion and the author is Shirley J. Riemer. The book was published by Lorelei Press in 1997. Joan ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour