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Subject: [HWE] Huguenot or no?
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:17:30 -0400


Hey Folks,

Since my first posting of this subject seems to have disappeared into the ether, I will try again.
I’m not one who likes unanswered questions. It’s a serious liability for a genealogist. I’d like to have
some objective opinions on whether or not you think my ancestors were Huguenots.

Here’s what I know:

My last name is found among “strangers” living around London. However, my name was also
established in England with the Normans.

Two women, each mentioned as a kinswoman, appear in an ancestor’s will with the un-English
names of CACER and BOUCHER.

My oldest known ancestors were involved in typical Huguenot professions from the late 1600s to mid
1700s–a merchant (innkeeper) and upholsterer. In both cases their occupations were outside the city
of London. By 1739 the upholsterer had become the master for the guild. So obviously he was not
restricted from joining.

Records show that a son must have inherited the inn property. According to my understanding of the
law, this would mean the father must have been born in England, or naturalized.

I know this is all pretty flimsy evidence, but it’s all I’ve got. Any and all opinions greatly appreciated.

Shane Tarry


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