This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lesliesong Surnames: Lauwer, Mertes, Steinbach, Wuehr, Simon, etc. Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/1915.3257.4852.5067.5058.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I don't have the same surnames as you as far as I know - except one - Lauwer - which reminds me of your Lauber. But I have recently found out some of my ancestors were German gypsies, and this was new to me. So I am just trying to find out anything I can about them and their culture. It is hard to find information about this - or even anybody who is looking. My folks all ended up in Wisconsin. They were also unconventional. Their work was as harness makers for horses and grinders of scissors and knives. Thanks. 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.