Posted on: Query Forum for Marinette County, WI Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/Marinette/10575 Surname: ------------------------- Hi, Nice to know there are more Bendzulla's out there ... The old family tradition of the first born son having a first name starting with an"Ä" appears to have been perpetuated in some parts of the world.My grandfather was Augustus, my father Albert, but my parents broke with tradition when I was born. Best regards, Peter [Cape Town, South Africa]