I am researching my paternal surname. "My" Butsch ancestors came to the USA from Flomersheim, in the Rheinpfalz region of Germany, in May of 1840. After arriving in New York City, they migrated directly to Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, where many descendants still reside. I would like to get back earlier than Johann/John Butsch (1787-1863). If anyone can help, please e-mail me.