Hi I have no idea? But if you can clarify any of what you said I would be entirely grateful as this gentlman has been a big mystery to the beginnings of our Terpening Family they took on the surname of Terpening spelled way back then many several ways and the Brinks have tried to put our Gerret in with them cuz they have a missing son. But I've never quite felt comfortable with that at all. thanks for replying and you may contact me via email if you wish.
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