Could it be Schmitten near Alvaneu, ca. 15km from Davos, in canton Graubünden? Heini >In an article about my greatgrandfather's brother, it states he was >born >in Switien, near Alvenue in 1814, emigrating to the USA in 1840. >Can >anyone tell me where these towns are located in Switzerland? thank you >Carolyn searching Ardeeser, Arduser _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail