I am a Brooks aka Rousseau, Yes, the Surname "Brooks," also comes from the Surname, " Rousseau," meaning in French "Flowing Brook, or Babbling Brook." Many Rousseaus' changed their French Surname from Rousseau to Brooks for a more American Name, during the 1800's and through their migration down into America from Canada and over from France. God Bless

And here in Canada we have the reverse--Brooks being assimilated into French-speaking families and changing their name to Rousseau. This is still happening. Makes it difficult to keep track! Jane Patrick ----- Original Message ----- From: Darrell E Holmes <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 5:35 PM Subject: Re: [BNE] Seabrook to Brooks transition? > I am a Brooks aka Rousseau, Yes, the Surname "Brooks," also comes > from the Surname, " Rousseau," meaning in French "Flowing Brook, or > Babbling Brook." > Many Rousseaus' changed their French Surname from Rousseau to Brooks > for a more American Name, during the 1800's and through their migration > down into America from Canada and over from France. God Bless > > > ==== BROOKS-NE Mailing List ==== > No answer to your query? Did you use a meaningful > subject line? Did you provide enough information? > Please try again in a month or two ... >