----- Original Message ----- From: Nick Beathon <rnb@step.es> To: <SWITZERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 06, 1999 4:36 AM Subject: [SWITZ] Re Landamman > Hi Listers, > I tried to post a message a couple of days ago but had some computer problems, so don`t know if my message was posted or not. The only sure thing is that I didn`t see it on the list & I have had no response. My ggggrandfather had his occupation listed as " LANDAMMAN". Could someone please explain what this means. I am told that it is a Swiss term, because it doesn`t appear to exist in Germany. > Thanks > Nick. > <snip> Nick - all you had to do was ask <g>. But you may have and that was a message I didn't receive. The first reply you received on the mailing list wasn't quite accurate. There were three relevant terms in use in Graubünden: Amman - mayor of the local municipality Landamman - president (more or less) of one of the three leagues (bünds) Bündeslandamman - president (more or less) of the three leagues (bünds), equivalent to cantonal president, the other cantons often used the Landamman term for this position Regards, Mike Hobart