Mark, This is so cool. I too am a direct descendant of Martin Nitschmann. Bloodlines as follws: Martin, Johannes, Phillip, James Libert, Alphaeus Fenton Nitchman,Charles Nitchman, Bessie Nitchman, Robert Nitchman and then me. I am an 8th generation Nitchman. My uncle Paul Nitchman is the author of the book which you have! There is also my cousin Steve Nitchman in Spokane who is following and tracing all of this. We are also related to Bishop David Nitschmann (he was Martin's nephew). I think that we are also related to David Nitschmann who founded the city of Bethlehem, PA (I believe he was Martin's father). Feel free to email me anytime at: machinegunner25@hotmail.com By the way I am ex Coast Guard and am living in Ellensburg, Wa. Do get back in touch.