This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ZORCY Surnames: stephan, webb, trudeau, lamerson, tinnes Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stephan/197.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: can you find on your books, a Peter William Stephan b abt 1836. married Helen Tinnes of Germany b abt 1869, had what looks like 7 kids, but due to the age, could have married into the family. William 1857, Louise 1861, Jennie, Leone , Henry, John 1871 and George 1874. they would have migrated around 1873-1879 to the US. as you said, there is no telling how they spelled the last name. 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.