Hi, Vicki,
I think there is a very good chance that there is
a relationship, but heaven only knows how far back
In Germany they spelled the last name Jehle, and
so far I haven't found a Yehle in Germany, but there are over 250
Jehle's and I was told that the name was changed
when they reached America because the pronunciation
is the same. It's very hard to get any information
from Germany because so many records were
destroyed in the war. Most of the towns which
include the name Baden (which means spa, I've
been told) are in the vicinity of the Black Forest.
I've really just gotten started on this, so haven't
gotten very far, but I am hearing from more Yehle's
every day....it's really exciting.
I will keep you on my mailing list. Please drop me a
note if you find out anything more!
Rita
rcmc@lvcm.com