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Literally translated, Dieffenbach is from the German
"tief" (deep) and "bach" (brook).

The Dieffenbach family name has been traced as far back as the
12th century, although the definitive trail begins in 1659 with the
birth of the clergyman Johan Georg Dieffenbach in Lorsbach, Germany

Several hundred years later, according to the written family history
Ferdinand Dieffenbach "became involved in the political party circles
in his time and immigrated to America in 1850."

Some in the family interpret the lack of details between "involvement"
and "immigration" as alluding to mysterious circumstances.

To quote the introductory words of Jimmy Buffett's
Gypsies in the Palace, "Some things never change."

Please email any comments to Jeff Dieffenbach: dieffenbach@alum.mit.edu