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From: "Teena Kasler" <>
Subject: Re: [GM-L] German ancestor look-ups
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 1994 13:17:51 -0400
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Subject: Re: [GM-L] German ancestor look-ups


> I have an ancestor named Asa SMITH or could be SCHMIDT, who was born in
1740
> in Athol, Worcester County, MA. I do not know his ethnic background, but
> suspect he was German or Native American. Certain facial characteristics,
> family names, as well as some emotional ones support this theory; plus my
> father's family refused to talk about their ancestors or where they came
> from. It has taken me many years to find the information that I have, oh,
I
> forgot to tell you that Asa was in the Revolutionary War. Any information
> you can provide will be very much appreciated; just you taking the time to
> look is appreciated.
> Karon in Michigan
>

Hi Karon

All of the German soldiers, or Hessians as they were called, were born in
Germany and sailed from that country to North America. There were none born
in America, and besides, Asa is not a German name. I did, however, find
several Asa Smith's in New York belonging to Militia regiments, as follows;

1. Albany County Militia, Seventh Regiment
2. Dutchess County Militia, Sixth Regiment
3. Dutchess County Militia, Seventh Regiment
4. Orange County Militia, Third Regiment.

Hope that helps. I don't have the resources to check the State of
Massachusetts for militia involvement, sorry.

Michael Kasler

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