My John came from overseas-not sure exactly where yet, but german is a great possiblity, I know he came to Usa and was in Swedehome,Polk County,Nebraska and also from Hershey, Nebraska..., so they could be related, ...if you would ask them if they have any knowledge of family that came from nebraska area ( way back when) that would help. thank you, I'd almost given up on this line cause it is such a familiar name.