Monthly Archives: February 2021

1. Ralph, Rou, Rollo de Bec-aux-Cauchois. Ralph’s family held two lordships: Bec-aux-Cauchois and Bec-de-Mortagne, both fiefs of the ducal domain of Fecamp, held by the bailiff of Caux, which was a Giffard prerogative. Walter II Giffard was the leading magnate … Continue reading →

Several centuries of printed supposition as to the origins of the Hamilton family can be summarised in terms of their proposed social, military, and concomitant kinship associations. The Hamiltons were: (1) Of a knightly class who were equipped by military … Continue reading →

Many assumed English genealogies in Virginia are like a hand of cards, chosen from a pack. The choice is guided by a handfull of Wills, in which some relationships are stipulated. It is the interpretation of such data that ‘constructs’ … Continue reading →