Lois, Im sorry to say that I did not find any Hofeldt names. Do you know which village they came from? I found only one instance of anything like Starker, as follows: Neumünster 27.11.1692 Wicher, Hanß Stärckel, Cathar. I hope this helps! Rose _________________________________________________________________ Has one of the new viruses infected your computer? Find out with a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963