This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWells2007 Surnames: Baron, Baronsky, Baronski Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.baron/246/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi there, my great-grandfather's name is John Baptist Baron, born in Kyana, Indiana in 1873 to John Jacob Baron (don't know if this is original or Anglicized spelling of name) and Mary Heuther who immigrated from the Rhenish Palatinate in Alsace Lorraine, also known as Rheinpfalz. 2 things - any information on this family? Also, my grandmother also thinks that the name was originally Baronsky or Baronski (don't know the spelling). Does anything know about a name change, also? Any information is most welcome!!! lauraleewells@gmail.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.