In response to the question about the name Fanny...... Among the PA Germans, in my experience, Fanny is interchangeable with Franey, Frany, Froni, Fronica, Veronica, Froncica, Vreni, and innumerable other variations of the German form of the name Frances. This seems to have been an extremely popular name particularly among the Amish and Mennonite immigrants to PA in the 1700s. Hope this helps..... Dot Clark GenieDot@aol.com Montgomery Co., PA