for Dorothy Ridinger McIntyre: Yes, we are related through Samuel and Michael Ridinger. Sorry you had to wait so long for my reply. Samuel was my gggrandfather. My records have the parents of Samuel, Michael, Catharine and (unknown) others as John and Catherine, and that Michael served in the War of 1812. My extensive info starts with Samuel, but I know the first emigrant came from Znaim, Germany (and I found where that is on Mapquest!) Do you want me to send you what I have for Samuel, his wife Mary Blakely and their families? I would be glad to have your information on the Ridinger siblings of Michael and Samuel and their parents. Dorothy