In a message dated 3/25/2007 9:46:33 A.M. Central Standard Time, blmalmat@bellsouth.net writes: Actually, in digging around, I did find an old map. At one point, Mainz was in Prussia, although barely. I believe it was in Prussia, as my grandparents said they were from Prussia. My great-grandfather served in the Prussian army garrisoned in Mainz. I have a certificate with that info on it. Ruth ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.