I am new to this list. Recently I have been reading the book written by Dorothy Shaffett. The early history on this couple is very interesting but I see there were some questions about their parents' name. Is there any later information on that? Thanks, Heidi

Hi Heidi, You've opened up the debate over the Hersant - Spencer lineages. I don't know if there is any new information out there over this, if this indeed was what you meant by your post. As record's were scarce and people accepted what they were able to find the debate was created. I personally lean to the Hersant ancestry because it makes more sense to me once I search around in Europe. This would be a good time for people to submit what they feel is good documentation as to whom and why. Let the debate continue. Theories are sometimes resolved with a lot of brainstorming, ya know? What do you think? And if you were refering to Gabriel's ancestor's, what/whom did you specifically mean? Regards, Tamara H3ddd@aol.com wrote: I am new to this list. Recently I have been reading the book written by Dorothy Shaffett. The early history on this couple is very interesting but I see there were some questions about their parents' name. Is there any later information on that? Thanks, Heidi ==== MAUPIN Mailing List ==== Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.

Tamara, I think she is asking about Gabriel and Marie's parents. Marie was definitely Hersent. This has been proven. Best, Norma --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.