This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.dane/3137.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Erin, That was quite impressive the amount of info. that you posted on the Esser family. I'm going to take your advice on contacting the county library in Ashton TWP and check on Christian Gronenthal. One of his daughters married one of the Esser's to get the familial line started. Thanx, Thomas Gronenthal (Seattle,WA)