Jakob PORTZ b. 1817 (Ruppertsecken) = 1840 Christine EBERLE (b. Steckweiler 1816). (Johann) Phillippe PORTZ b. 1784 = 1813 Sus. Marg. SPIES (1791-1830). Michael PORTZ b. 1737 = Elise Marg. METZ (1747-1833). It is said that the PORTZ name came from early Portuguese immigrants (PORTAS). Trying to find info on that tale. My PORTZ family was later centered in Rockenhausen. Grateful for any links, Larry Koch http://community.webtv.net/LOKoch/LawrenceKochHomePage