Among the very early immigrants to the colonies were French Huguenots who fled to other countries inc. England & the Netherlands to escape religious persecution, took on Dutch names and/or spouses, then came to America with Dutch or English colonists. Examples include Vincent Rongion/Runyon m. Bouchierre/Boucher. The more genealogy I do the more I realize data that appears to be set in concrete is not necessarily so. For example, published biographies of two of my ancestors or relatives indicate they were "descended from a Frenchman who came with Lafayette and fought with him in the Revolution". He may well have been of French descent & fought with Lafayette (as did everyone else in Morris Co, NJ; those who didn't support the Revolution found it in their best interests to leave before they were expelled or otherwise.) However, said ancestor (whom I'm not going to name until I'm sure - well, "sure") may have been the grandson of a Frenchman who immigrated to the colonies decades earlier. After years of research I'm learning to take everything with a grain of salt & enjoy working on the big puzzle, realizing I may never find all the ancestors I seek. But I sure enjoy all the nice e-friends & distant cousins I've met while learning to smile & be patient! It's a fun game & hobby, not something to take too seriously. Amazing how so many relationships have gradually become clear & pieces fall into place unexpectedly. For example, all those unfamiliar neighborhood families of 1800 Randolph Twnp have turned out to be related in one way or another - and generally in several ways. Caroline :<) While you're at it, please check out educational www.awindowsouth.com & pass on the message if you wish. New drawings!