This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vmatz34 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.dane/5728.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can't help locate the book but maybe the following information may be of help. The Wisconsin Historical Society has the following: Author: Giesen, Lyle C. Title: Genealogy: Schlingen. Bower, Birrenkott / by Lyle C. Giesen. Publisher: [Faulkton SD : Giesen, 1972] If you are interest in Schlimgen/Bower genealogy email me at vmatz@tds.net there is a good web site on them. Virgil Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.