This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 19woodlands Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5236.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Orin, I seem to recall reading these names somewhere - I think they might be tied to the lace makers that went from Nottingham to France. If i recall correctly Hugh Winters is interested in / may have done some research on this line. Regards, Stephen. 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.