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From: "Laura Johnson" <>
Subject: Fw: [Huguenot] Surnames
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 20:04:11 -0800


Tony,

I have not found any help anywhere yet. Was hoping that someone on this list would have some
suggestions on how to approach this and where to write.

Laura

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Peregoy <>
To: <>
Date: Sunday, November 07, 1999 5:41 PM
Subject: RE: [Huguenot] Surnames


>Laura,
>
>I'm in the same boat. My research is fairly complete back until 1685.
>Before that, my history is in France or England. Please share with me any
>sites in those countries you have found to be helpful. Thanks.
>
>Tony
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Laura Johnson [mailto:]
>Sent: Sunday, November 07, 1999 9:14 PM
>To:
>Subject: Re: [Huguenot] Surnames
>
>Katie,
>
>I have a copy of an old map dated from 1785 which shows the spelling to be
>Mannikintowne, Virginia.
>Actually, my research from 1700 forward is complete. I am trying to get
>further back before 1675 in
>France.
>
>Laura
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: katietaylor <>
>To: <>
>Date: Sunday, November 07, 1999 1:52 PM
>Subject: Re: [Huguenot] Surnames
>
>
>>I believe it is Manakin Town, Virginia, an old Indian Village where many
>Huguenots settled. You
>>might try posting a query through roots web.
>>
>>Laura Johnson wrote:
>>
>>> I am researching the following surname of Chabonis and its variations in
>spelling. The original
>>> ancestor came from LaSalle Gard, France and immigrated to Mannikintowne,
>Virginia in 1700.
>>>
>>> Chabonis, Cabaness, Cabaniss, Caviness, Caviniss, Cavanaugh, Cavaness,
>Cavaniss
>>>
>>> Would appreciate any help.
>>>
>>> Laura
>>>
>>> Laura L. Johnson
>>> ICQ# 13006842
>>> Home of the Sicilian Ancestry Web Ring
>http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/1535
>>
>>
>
>

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