This message wasn't received by the list as it seeems that Michael isn't subscribed. Please reply directly to Michael. Julia In a message dated 7/19/2004 8:02:18 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Pardon me for intruding but, there is a fellow in town, an older gentleman, who's name is Lifford French. I was wondering if Lifford (a name I've never heard before) could be a corruption of Lafford? Although I have French's in my ancestry, as far as I can tell he's no relation to me. Regards, Michael Davis Athens, aL -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 7:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [FRENCH-L] French Familes - Lafford French << [email protected] writes: Hugh, I wonder if a search of the early records in Raritan,NJ would reveal the name Lafford. Perhaps it is the name of a friend, or a minister. >> ___________ Doris, The name Lafford/Leffert is relatively sparse, but not as rare as one would think in the time frame we are taking about. Your idea is worth a try. Best regards, Hugh