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From: Steve and Ruth Taylor <>
Subject: Re: [BAVARIA-L] Bysen
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 1998 19:14:26 -0500


Could Bysen possibly have been Bayern which is the same as Bavaria?

Loa Whiteley wrote:

> I am just beginning to work on my German line. My grandmother's maiden
> name is Wilferth. I have researched back on her line until I've hit a
> brick wall, I am hoping that someone may be able to help with this
> problem.
>
> I have a John Wilferth who immigrated from Germany (according to family
> sources). I have him on one Census that states that he and his brother
> were from "Bysen" a later Census states that he was from Bavaria. In
> researching I can find no reference to a "Bysen" in Germany. Can anyone
> shed any light on this? I'd appreciate any input or ideas.
>
> Thanks
> Loa

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