This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wandaalter Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.franklin/4143.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just an FYI. I was once told that the church used to record the records with the French and/or Latin versions of the names. From your example, the first would be their correct names and the latter the Latin/French version. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.