Dear All, A theory is formulated in science based on available facts and then extrapolating a framework to possibly fit what is known. An example of this is change of view of the extinction of the dinosaurs during the last 20 years. Up until a geologist found iridiuom in the sediments and could identify them worldwide at the same point in time, various theories speculated as to the cause of dinosaur extinction. His findings were initially embraced two ways by palentologists. Aha, and Nonsense. The geologist stood his ground in the maelstorm as the fact of the iridium in the sedimentary layer sunk in. I believe that the Robleys are part of the family. If the spelling adopted had had one letter changed, that of a y to an e, than it would be easier to accept and search for a tie. Records for them in England appear in the late 1600's at the time Huguenots were being persecuted and driven from France. As the search for solid proof continues and as more and more records are being searched and digitized, further details may be forthcoming. My theory as to origin differs from the 100 year old theory of the possible tie to the family Rapalje. However, other than a name variance and a timing change of the time of arrival, both theories are essentially parallel. Soon, I hope, more data. HOpe to hear from you soon. Bob