Sorry Tom, I have been trying for the last few days to find Thomas in any type of record but have had no luck. I did find a reference in a genealogy at rootsweb that stated Mary Forrer's father was Henry Forrer. I have not found Henry anywhere either. Since this is not my family I am going to stop looking. If I ever see anything more I will let you know. Mary Message text written by INTERNET:VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com >Thanks, Mary. Do you know why there is not mention of Thomas Forrer in the records that I looked at (admittedly very quickly)? Did he die soon after? Tom<