In a message dated 99-01-27 23:38:57 EST, you write: > What is Strassburger and Hinke? I am not familiar with that reference. Linda, Strassburger and Hinke are the authors of Pennsylvania German Pioneers which is the source book for the German ship lists between 1727-1808. Virtually all male Gemanic emigrants age 16 and over are listed in this book. You should be able to find the books in any good library. Joan