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Huguenots

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Anne

Anne Report 10 May 2004 22:43

Hello everybody,is there somebody out there who can help.I have tried to find the origin of my family Garbutt surname.I have now come across a Huguenot surname,Garbaut,is there a link.I have traced the family from about 1750 in the North Yorkshire area.Best wishes.Anne

Emma

Emma Report 10 May 2004 23:20

Anne, According to the Dictionary of English and Welsh surnames on ancestry the name GARBUTT is a derivation of GARBETT. Have you seen the site: members.fortunecity(.)com/petergarbett/garbett/index.html (don't put a www) Emma.

Anne

Anne Report 11 May 2004 21:34

Thank you Emma,its a wonderful site,Best wishes.Anne

Anne

Anne Report 11 May 2004 21:37

Rosemary R, a very big Thank you for giving me your time,Best wishes from Anne

John

John Report 12 May 2004 11:32

Ann, I have a CD "Lists of Foreign Protestants and Aliens 1618 - 1688." I do not have time now but this evening, I will do a look up for you. John R

Anne

Anne Report 12 May 2004 19:42

Hello John, I am very grateful for your help, Thank you, Anne