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Cornwall / Re: Huguenots in Cornwall ??
« on: Saturday 05 December 09 12:26 GMT (UK) »
Hi, I am searching for information about Huguenot's going to Cornwall in the early 1700's. My ancestor, Rene Contencin, left Chatellerault, Vienne, Poitou in 1717 and settled in Fowey, Cornwall. He was a vitner and married a widow, Elizabeth Andrews. Her aunt, Elizabeth Bone had a 99 year lease on the Ship Inn and they both worked there.
Rene died in 1729, leaving two children and Elizabeth carried on the lease after her aunt died.
If anyone has seen the Contencin name in relation to Huguenot migration or others in London, I would like to hear from you.
Tassiebelle
Rene died in 1729, leaving two children and Elizabeth carried on the lease after her aunt died.
If anyone has seen the Contencin name in relation to Huguenot migration or others in London, I would like to hear from you.
Tassiebelle