hannover-l - Nachricht 2006-12 00285

[J b <johnbrene(a)...]

Über-Armin <AJHattorf(a)... wrote:

> To be honest not only the US Hattorf or Hattorff how the old name was
> written were related i could not find a single Hattorff in Germany who is 
> not
> somewhere related to another one.
>
> There is only ONE big Hattorf family tree beginning about 1241 with gaps
> then in 1398 he is beginning to be sure. And you can trace back all 
> Hattorfs you
> ever find back to that one family living in Duderstadt and Osterode in the
> 13th century.
>
> So all Hattorffs in the USA are related i told you before even if they
> sometimes think the do not want to be related to someone who is living in 
> NY when
> they are from VA. lol North vs. South the old story.

I can only tell you then that this is something of an eye opener for many 
from this side of the pond. Hard to believe really, when we on this end are 
so used to running across identical surnames to our own but upon further 
investigation can find no connection whatsoever (even looking beyond those 
whose names may have been altered from the original after arriving in the 
States).

> So no strange Hattorff found till today, ok for the last two i have to find
> a proof, but i hope to get it soon.
>
> So most of the Hattorfs are coming from the Bremen line.

I am only that much more impressed then. I believe you can rightfully say 
you are the current Master Über Researcher of that family name. Anyone in 
the states with a Hattorf connection who is pursuing genealogy should be 
leaping for joy (and assist you anywhere they can with legwork or financial 
chips). But alas, many have interest in family history but don't want to be 
the ones to have to do the actual dirty work, or even help those who do with 
small contributions. Old story of course. That we should all be so lucky 
though to have someone like you come knocking one fine day!

Wishing you continued success my friend.

Jb

PS. I see Sandra Powell snagged that info you were seeking. Our little 
Kuhdorf continues to blink brightly. :-)

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