We have a real mystery going <g>. The quote, below, came in on another List this morning. Fate???? I can also see the nickname coming from Ebene"zer"--but don't understand Zer connection to Isiah. <g> This is intriguing!!!!! =;o) Carolyn > Does anyone know this family from the 1870 berks > County, Pa. census? > Zerr Catherine age 57 keeping house > Zerr William age 27 farmer >