Hi, John Vinton came to America in the early 1600s. It is thought that he was born in England about 1620. He is said to have been a Huguenot. He might have been born in France. Some researchers think he may have come from Normandy. The Vinton family produced a huge book, The Vinton Memorial, about 100 years ago. There is no firm information there on John Vinton's origins. Does anyone have any information on the original spelling of Vinton, of the place of origin, or the marriage of John Vinton and Ann unknown? One researcher says the surname Vinton (spelling not mentioned) is on a memorial to Huguenots in Canterbury Cathedral. Can anyone verify this and add details? Another researcher says John Vinton married Ann Moore 20 July 1646 in St. Dunstans, Canterbury, England. Then this person says Ann Moore was born in Lynn, Essex, Mass. about 1625 and died 3 August 1664 in New Haven, Ct. USA. Can anyone verify any of this and explain a marriage in England? Thanks in advance for any clues to this mystery. Elizabeth in Indianapolis, Indiana USA