Hey Tony, Honesty is what I'm looking for here. Thanks for the response. It doesn't matter to me one way or the other if they were Huguenot. I only want to get to the truth, if I can. My two "stranger" references are from the second half of the 1500s and do not mention a location of origin. One record refers to indenture. My third TARRY reference is from 1676 at Threadneedle and notes Caen as the place of origin. I have not even the slightest evidence connecting me to these people. As to the Norman name. I understand your skepticism. What I can tell you is that the root of my name is Frankish. As such, it was commonly found in Northern France, Flanders, and extended through to northern Germany. That being the case, its import to England is mostly attributed to the Norman period, though not exclusively, as similar surnamed Germans involved in the money trade also found their way to England later in the medieval period. And who knows how many other people made it to England that we know nothing about. I can also tell you that my closest DNA matches tend to be with "Norman" attributed names. The CACER and BOUCHER kinswomen appear in a 1760 will of my direct ancestor. I have interpreted this to mean cousins from probably the mother's side of the family. It could be coincidence that these women married into families of non-English origin. But given the minority of Huguenots in England I tend to think this shows some relationship beyond coincidence. However, I suppose those involved in certain trades might be more likely to marry with Calvinists than most other English. Regarding the occupations. I chose the wrong word in "typically," I guess. Certainly innkeepers were not typical among the Huguenots, but businessmen were fairly common. However, I do see how being an innkeeper tends to make one think that only those who were well established would enter into such a profession. But wouldn't a couple of generations do it? The inn was north of London about 20 miles near the village of South Mimms. The son of the innkeeper was an upholsterer. His business was located on Whitecross street just outside the London wall at Cripplegate. He was made Master of the guild in 1739. An examination of the other Masters' names shows very few that I could interpret as French in origin. This man was also a Justice of the Peace and a "pon broker." I said 'must have' because the land records never specifically mention the name of the inn (White Lion). However, the extent of the buildings mentioned leads me to believe that the records do relate to the inn. I know that this establishment was the largest in its area with rooms for 12 people and stables for 43 horses. All opinions welcome. You will not hurt my feelings. Shane Tarry >