I think we are related. I was always under the opinion that we were. I am from the Merkl(John)and Kubacki(Catherine and Helen) family. I know they did have a falling out. If you would like to give me the area that your family came from I would really appreciate it. I cannot fine where my grandfather(Merkel) came from in Germany. You did mention Derichsweiler.Is there any other place I can look. Thanks for any info. Barb