> Thought I'd chime in as I am descended from a UK branch of the RUDD line. It goes back to Burlingham RUDD who is said to have been born in about 1705 in Porlingland, Norfolk, England and died before 1790 in Anson County, North Carolina.> snip I think I have seen references to early Norfolk RUDD. Someone has been listing Hearth Tax returns on the Norfolk List. (English taxation based on how many fireplaces you had in 1600s) I'll try & find out if she has any Rudd entries. Jane