Hi Beverly - Thank you for your response - it sounds very interesting - I have seen the name spelled so many ways depending on the census taker - I do know that they were in Dauphin County - some in Heidelberg Twp but there has to be a connection someplace - at least I am hoping. I don't know where to start with the first names but if it is OK I will send you an e-mail to your address and maybe something will click - thank you - Anne