I am studying the descendants of William Severs born l752 Germany or VA depending on the source. No hint of his parentage. He married Catherine Peck in Montgomery Co VA in l793. There seemed to be no previous marriage but that is not definite. I believe he might be a deserting Hessian Soldier as there is such a family rumor (Legend). I have found one named Johannes Wilhelm Siebert born l751/2. I cannot find his military occupation and I can find his birth date (D/M/Y) but cannot find the same of Wm Severs to compare. Several of the children of Wm and Catherine and some of the grandchildren worked as a blacksmith during parts or all their lives and I believe it is likely they learned that trade at his home. I have been unable to find the military trade of Johannes Siebert. If anyone has any method to find military occupations/jobs of the Hessians I would be most interested. He was in the vonWissenbach troops. Charles Severs