I'm so glad to see this question/answer, as I've been wondering the same thing. I'm still a little confused, tho, so perhaps you could help me.
My 6th great grandfather, Hans Thurni/Durni died in 1718 in either Rieschweiler or Nunschweiler, according to other people (I'm still tracking down the church books that are listed as sources). And his children were born in Rieschweiler in the early 1700's. What would be the correct form to list these places? Rieschweiler bei Pirmasens,Pfalz?
Also confusing is that Rieschweiler 'joined' with Muhlbach at some point...Perhaps there is an online timeline for this town and area that someone could recommend to me?
Thanks so much!
Beth
Durni, Thurni, Schneider, Stegner, Stuber