Huguenot - Words of the World

jeebersjumpincryst Comenta:

Jul 22, 2010 - @wordsoftheworld Thanks Judith and Brady! That was a really interesting one I thought. Keep up the good work with all your great channels (esp periodic!!) its very much appreciated here. ;-)

Stanilem Comenta:

Aug 12, 2010 - Interesting word origin. We were taught at school that it comes from "Eidgenosse", as it was a Swiss, Calvin, who influenced French protestants the most. But maybe that's just because i was taught in Switzerland ;)

thcia Comenta:

Sep 3, 2010 - I have Huguenot ancestry and only learned about them ten years ago as I assumed that all French people were Catholic.

duvexy Comenta:

Dec 2, 2010 - I have Huguenot ancestry in me. The Hartley and Arender family intermarried with my family in Mississippi. In 1792 there was a Jacob and Juan Hartley in Mississippi in 1792. Frank Hartley was married to Nancy Bowen Arender who was also related to me. I read that the King of France persecuted the Huguenots with the Edict of Nantes in 1598. Amazing and I live to do crafts and weaving. It must be hard wired. lol.

rosihantu1 Comenta:

Dec 29, 2010 - Jackie Martling is a Huguenot.

PaysanCalifornia Comenta:

Feb 9, 2011 - I was quite happy when I found out my family was Huguenot's, and once here we continued as protestants unbroken into the present.

Sherbearmom1 Comenta:

Apr 27, 2011 - My ancestry were also huguenots from the Alsace, Lorraine area. His last name was Vautrin and became Woodrings over here.

vagenealogist Comenta:

May 18, 2011 - I have ancestors who were French Huguenots and German Lutherans, all who came to America (1700 & 1717 respectively) and settled in Virginia. Thanks for the information! Adding this information to my genealogy files.

huguenot67 Comenta:

May 29, 2011 - My family fled France for Brandenburg, Prussia under the protection of Frederick William the Elector.  In the late 19th century, we immigrated to the U.S..

bobduvar Comenta:

Jun 4, 2011 - Most of the Huguenots who immigrated in South Africa were from south of France (Nimes, Marseille). That's why you can find some french names in Stellenbosch area like Provence, Cabrière and Haute Cabrières is primarely a countryside close to Nime (France). I'm so fascinated by these guys who left France to live without any persecutions their own religions. Honneur à tous ces hommes et ces femmes qui ont bâti tant de choses au nom de la liberté de pensée à travers le Monde...

wuno08 Comenta:

Jun 7, 2011 - I have got huguenot ancestry in me from my dads side. They came from France to Berlin.

Bassfully Comenta:

Jun 12, 2011 - you, lady/sir, have an hilarious monicker indeed

gabsgobygab555 Comenta:

Jul 19, 2011 - I have got huguenot ancestry in me too ~ its even in my last name Terblanche but i know nothing more than that they were huguenots. if anyway knows anything could you drop me a email ~ thanks :D

gabsgobygab555 Comenta:

Jul 19, 2011 - *anyone

alteradzy Comenta:

Sep 7, 2011 - my huguenot ancestors fled La Rochelle for New York and Boston in the 1670s they include the Botineaus, Fanueils, Boudoins and Bureaus :).....interesting for an englishman lol

zulukingmonkone Comenta:

Nov 8, 2011 - lol, very grown up and Academic of you to answer such a simple question with such complexed and adverse language. I think not :P and in actual fact yes I am :) I was only asking you if you were in fact an academic, as it is only fair to ask when the person in question can actually answer. have a good day Sir! and maybe if you take the chip off of your shoulder that has nothing to do with the people you are aiming it at (as they all died hundreds of years ago) smile and live yours

zulukingmonkone Comenta:

Nov 8, 2011 - also could you please list these supposedly his-story accurate books and not Bok's so that we may see the alternative perspective, other than the one currently presented. thank you "Academic Zap" peace, love and blissfulness be with you. Monk-One.

StasisClungeFlux Comenta:

Dec 29, 2011 - I'm English - Irish / French background - terrible what religion makes people do.

wttwmusic Comenta:

Apr 4, 2012 - My Huguenot ancestor (who immigrated to Virginia) was Guillaume Witt. His son was Charles Witt, and his grand-daughter was Charity Witt.

diannerin Comenta:

Apr 11, 2012 - My French ancestor was a Huguenot named Étienne Dechenaux. He came to the US after being relocated as a mercenary by the British to fight in the French and Indian War. Upon arriving in the US, the school teacher, changed his name to Stephen Chennault. His grandson later fought the English in the American Revolution.