This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dsa1955 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.ceeurope.germany.schleswig.general/6224.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The "German English Genealogical Dictionary" by Ernest Thode (Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore) has: Gichter - cramps from gout; attack of pestilence It doesn't have Gehirnleiden, but listed separately Gehirn - Brain Leiden - Disease David Western Australia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.