This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: basktfan Surnames: Ossman, Frew, Bettinger, Griffiths, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.schuylkill/11279.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just wanted you to know that the Fries Rebellion took place in Millerstown, now known as Macungie, Lehigh County. Macungie was founded by Peter Miller, hence the name. The mail kept getting mixed up with the Millerstown near Harrisburg. So, Millerstown in Lehigh County became Macungie. That was the name the indians gave to this area. It means feeding ground of the bears or bear swamp. 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.