I'd like to know if this family were part of the Palatine group of settlers that came to NY beginning in 1711. Other "Palatines" went to Pennsylvania to become the "PA Dutch" They were all German, mostly from Baden. I descend from Johannes W.HESS, my 6th G-grandfather and I'd like to know if this is 'my" family. Can you help,please. w more details? Thank you.