Hesse

Hesse is located in western-central Germany and produced many immigrants to the New World. Most Americans will know about the Hessian mercinaries employed by the British during the revolt that created the United States of America. Most Hessian immigrants, however, were simple folk who wanted nothing to do with war.

My Hessian ancestors include:

• Menges (modern-day Mingos, Mingus, etc)