Hello, Dian. I noticed your Howald post from October 2005. Am researching Jacob E. Howald and family (same family as your post) for his grandson (Charles' son). I know that Jacob immigrated from Switzerland (Bern I think) in the 1880s. Would love to get information about his wife and family and particularly Howald ancestors. What are you willing to share? Please email me at lkoehler46@charter.net to get off Ancestry's message threads. Would really appreciate corresponding with you. Thanks. Larry Koehler