This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janepierce3770 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bost/226.1.2.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jim, You are correct in that the family's native culture was of France and the french-speaking Switzerland. I felt it was worthy to add this comment in case someone refers to this post in the future. Take care, Jane. 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.