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Surnames: Zimmerman, VanDaWalker, Dentel
Classification: Query
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..and living at that time in Stevens Pte, Wisconsin. Or where his records might be now if
he cannot be reached.
In clearning out my mother's house, I found a letter addressed to my brother from Mr.
Zimmerman. He explained that our family name was that of his gg grandmother and he was
researching the line. Because the name DENTEL is quite rare (his term), he contacts
anyone in a major city he finds with that name. Unfortunately, my brother not knowing
much family history passed the letter on to my mother, who was getting old and not too
interested in genealogy anyway.
I would like to compare records with anyone having that information, as the very
abbreviated genealogy Mr. Zimmerman did was the best information I have ever found on the
old country (Germany.)
Thanks for any information anyone can give me.
Ruth Hoffman
ruthlesslee(a)AOL.com