You know what boys and girls...... I think that we have been duped by old Dr Rhamy.... I have been reading all afternoon and there is no indication that all that stuff is true.... there is just NOTHING on the net concerning this family and ANY connection with nobility bought, given or any thing else..... I wonder where he got this information... I assumed that he was correct as he listed things that SOUNDED legit........ but... now am having second thoughts.... Still want to check out this ennobled stuff and see where that leads.... I think that this family just came from Rheims and assumed the name..... as was common in that day and age....... And some one has elaborated on that and walla we are a great and noble name .. har har... Just my thoughts on the subject... tho being female I am allowed to change my mind.. :) jd. <><