I am interested in how far Bellheim is from Frankfort. I will arrive May 10th. My main reason is to locate a Lunteran Church in Billighem that was active in 1730s when my Philipp Herlas from Mullhoffen was confirmed 1732 at the age of 15 yrs. Anna Catharina Herlas from Muhlhofen was confirmed 1732 at the age of 13. They both went to America Godparents were Jon Wilhelm Vogler and his wife Anna Catharina. A.D. 1740 6th of April provided with all sacraments departed Ferdinand Herles, resident of Muhlhofen, he lies in the cemetery of that place, buried according to Roman Catholite rites. 1738 17. February got married at Offenbach the Honourable young Man Phillipp Herlass with Miss Anna Margretha Preyschin ("in" is in the female ending of the name) says from what I am copying. David Preisch (Breisch) b. 1686 Offenbach Landau Rheiland Pfalz Germany married, Anges Hoffman June 27, 1713 died after 1726 (Both were Catholic) I want to locate the Catholic Church of the Breisch's. The Lunheran of Philip Harless. Ferdinand Harless the father of Philip was evidently Catholic. After I have joined your nice Web Site, I have received many emails that I will never find the graves, but I would love to take pictures of the Churches. I will only be in town 3 nights - It would save me lots of time (I do not speak German only Texan) IF I knew where these Churches were located. Does anyone know if buses or trains goes to any of the above towns? The Catholic Church in in Offenbach Landau. I have copies of the Church Records. The Marriage record of Anges Hoffmannin and David Breisch. etc. I would appreciate any help that you may have on the Churches, if they are still standing and ground transportation. Someone from this list had an old German book with my David Preisch's street address. I will try and find it. Regards, Georgia Hornbuckle Dallas, TX