In a message dated 8/30/2007 9:59:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, padrake@sbcglobal.net writes: Right now I'm looking for the parents of my 4xgreat-grandfather William Drake,Sr. I believe he was born circa 1755 in Bucks Co.,PA. He married Elizabeth Hinkle from Frederick Co.,MD. in 1780. Pam- Pennsylvania Dutch are not always Amish. And guess what? Your Elizabeth HINKLE is about as Pennsylvania Dutch as they come! She is listed on page 157 ofh the HENCKEL genealogy. She is the daughter of George and Anna Maria (PLUMMER) HINKLE/HENKEL, Jr. George is the son of George Rudolphus HENKEL/HENCKEL, Sr. and wife Maria [--?--]. George Rudolphus is the 2nd son and 4th surviving child of Rev. Anthony Jacob HENCKEL and Maria Elisabeth DENTZER. Bucks County, PA, church records lists a William DRAKE bapt. 21 Sept. 1788 at Newtown Presbyterian Church. He was the son of Jacob Drake and wife. I suppose this could be your William because he could have been bapt. as an adult. But it could also be a later generation of your DRAKE family. Joan ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour