My name is Norman Archibald and i am new to the Huguenot list. My mother`s maiden name was VERITY, which the family always believed was Huguenot in origin, even though the family as we know it in Australia, had it`s origins in Middleton, Lancashire, my great grandfather having migrated to Australia from Middleton in 1863. I understand the Huguenot spelling of the name was VERITE or VIRITIE. Could anyone on the list tell me if the name has it`s origins as Huguenot, and if so, how do i go about discovering which part of France the VERITE Huguenot`s originated from.?? Regards, Norman. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.552 / Virus Database: 344 - Release Date: 15/12/03