Hi again, OSTLUNDR. Glad you have solved the mystery of our Hendges connection. If you can figure out the connection of yet another John Hendges b. 1812 Prussia>OH>MI, there is another researcher who would be most grateful. Most males in this family seemed to be named John and it's hard to tell one from another. I saw that someone else had responded to your question on whereabouts of Kliding with two sites where you can get maps -- no matter how small the village. I happen to use Expedia These maps are great documentation for your research, especially if you have a color printer. Kliding appears to be located on the Mosel River between Wittlich and Koblenz, a bit closer to Wittlich. I understand that although there was a Catholic church in this village, church records are not available except perhaps through the diocese of Trier. I look forward to hearing from you. Deb