Gee, thanks, Kathy <blush> I have come across only one Duvanel, c. 1750 at Boudevilliers. I've even searched my transcriptions for material that hasn't been posted yet without finding another one. This probably means that the Duvanels didn't come from the Val de Ruz, but I can't tell you where they DID come from. Good luck, Pamela. I hope someone else can help. Ardis [email protected]