>From what I've seen in the LDS database and elsewhere, it looks strongly as though Lawrence Eighmey (or Emigh) was a descendant of Johan Nicolaus Emigh/Emich, a Huguenot who emigrated with other Palatinates from Germany or Holland during the early 1700s, settling first around Kingston, NY and then in Dutchess County, NY. To this day, by the way, most people with the last name "Emigh" pronounce the name as "Amy." Over the years, many have even changed the spelling to "Amy" or "Amey." (This was particularly true during the War of 1812, when some loyalist Emighs emigrated to Canada.) It's my understanding that, in the old Germanic dialects, the "E" was pronounced like a long "A," and the "ch" or "gh" was barely audible. But Amy, of course, can also be a name of British origins, and so can Amey. In any event, John D. Amey's father, Lawrence Eighmay/Emigh (born 9 May 1782), is listed in genealogical databases as the son of Jeremiah Emigh (born around 1748) and Elizabeth Lossing or Lassing. Jeremiah was in turn the son of Philip Emigh and Gertrude Lossing. This Philip was one of Johan Nicolaus Emigh's sons. To make genealogical research more confusing, though, there were also several other Emigh/Emich lines who settled first in Pennsylvania, rather than New York. The PA progenitors included Christian Ehmig/Emigh/Emich, Johan George Emich, and Conrad Emich. Other variants of the name -- also derived from the original Emich or Emig -- include Amigh, Emy, Emeigh, Eighmay, and Amick. I know of a few Emighs (with that spelling) who migrated into New England during the 1700s and 1800s, too. But as far as I'm aware, none of them moved to Vermont back then. So the Amy family of Vermont was probably not related to these folks at all. On a quick search, I didn't come across the name of Mary Brakest. But that doesn't mean she isn't listed out there, somewhere! Jacqueline P. Emigh In a message dated 3/11/2007 12:52:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Nanvanwie@aol.com writes: Here is our Amey line: John D. Amey born 21 Feb 1806 in NY state married Lucinda Granger. They lived in Hartsville, Steuben, NY. John was the son of Lawrence Eighmey born 9 May 1782, who married Mary Brakest. I have no idea where they were born. Can anyone out there help me with a connection? Thanks, Nan ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AMY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.