From: Dennis Risher Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 12:15:04 -0500 Ben Risher's father was a Risheu of French line. So although his descendants have used the 'Risher' spelling there is no relation in this country. Maybe as research continues in Europe we might find some connection. Side story: There are several 'good' tales floating around the country about how Ben and Daniel are related - All FALSE!! Dennis. >---------- >Since I am a direct decendent of ole Ben Risher who >fought in the Revolution as a N. Carolinian and later on as a S. Carolinian, >it was very fascinating. We often wondered if the first ancestors landed at >New Bern around 1709 and then some of them wandered to Virginia and on to >Penn. OR did they land in Virginia or New York and wonder southward? > Tom Risher >---------- > Dennis H. Risher Loras College Dubuque, Iowa 52001 email drisher@pcii.net ===============================================================================