In a message dated 1/27/2008 12:33:34 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pussicat@bellsouth.net writes: I've been researching my German roots for many years and didn't know this, thank you so much for this article! Maureen Maureen, My Dad's family arrived in PA in 1752. The immigrant died and the children scattered. My Dad's line went to NC and in 1802 to Missouri. My Dad was born in that state, and even after all those years (he was born in 1911), he was called by his middle name. How's that for carrying on the Germanic naming tradition! Cathy Marin Co., CA **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489