Dear Jean, An explanation of "dit" names can be found on the Kaskaskia (Randolph Co, IL) page: http://www.randolphcountyillinois.net/sub34.htm Martha -----Original Message----- From: Jean Fisher <jeanfish@netsplash.com> To: WA-SKGS-L@rootsweb.com <WA-SKGS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, November 19, 2001 9:52 PM Subject: [WASKCGS-L] query from Jean Fisher >A neighbor brought me this question. This is in regards to a French name. >For example Augustin Gerthelet dit Savoyard. What does the dit mean? I >would guess that it means of or from? She thinks Savoyard is the town or >provience. Any help would be appreciated. >Jean Fisher >