Is Meder to be found in the Familiennamenbuch? I would appreciate a look up. I have info on Matter... In 1751 on the ship Brothers Geörg Meder, from Alsace signed the oath list his younger brother signed beneath his signature - Matter. Both brothers are documeted from Alsace. Relationship documented. Matter was common in Alsace but Meder is hard to find. Any sugestion as to where the Meder came from and why into this family at this time? Beat regards Hal