Hi Donna, Greetings! I don't believe I've ever communicated with another Brode besides my family before! As a matter of fact, I've never seen another Brode in the phonebook since I've been in New Mexico (33 years). If it's any help for genealogical purposes, my dad's name is Andrew. His dad's name was also Andrew (born in the late 1800s). Andrew Sr. lived in Frostburg, MD for as long as I know. I forget what my grandmother's first name was. Feel free to email me. Regards, Jeff Brode