I was in Alfdorf, Germany in April '03 and met a Bareiss family there. They gave me a copy of their family tree that dates back until the 1500's. They speak very little English though so you would have to have a translater or something. I have their address if you would like to make contact with them.....They are apart of a club there that researches our last name and are very interested in any info. we have to share.