Ancient and Medieval Surnames of Appalachia and the South #26

In episode 26 of the series on the surnames of Appalachia and the American South, we once again explore surnames that have roots among the Celts, while others were created by Teutonic and early French peoples.
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[@randyblevins9489]

Yes, I think the majority of your followers would like to know more about anything you choose to research. We all soak up information like a sponge because we love history. Thank you, Randy B.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Randy! Barry

[@mcgarry56]

I would really enjoy hearing you discuss such an important figure in history! Bring on Mary! Thanks Barry!

[@BarryVann]

Will do! Thank you for your service, Sherri! Barry

[@pdrake2572]

I would love to learn more about the infamous Mary, Queen of Scots.. I always enjoy your work..Paul.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Paul! Barry

[@hatersaywhat8986]

Kevin from history squad has a good story on her

[@lazykmountainhomestead3476]

Yes, would love to learn more of Mary Queen of Scots. Also appreciate your hard work with the surnames! Super interesting!

[@baronvann1314]

Thanks, Lazy K! Barry

[@bradcole1127]

Dr. Van I’ve seen every episode in this series. Always look forward to them.

[@BarryVann]

Many thanks, Brad! Barry

[@TheM240gunner]

Thank you for covering Harris. When we conversed before, I mentioned that one of my Harris grandfathers was ruling elder in Raphoe, County Donegal. They left Ulster in the 1720's for the colonies and by the 1750's, had settled in the Mecklenburg/Cabarrus County area. Harrisburg NC is named for them.

[@BarryVann]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! Barry

[@carolvilligan5302]

Thank you for the information about the name Harris. Now I can now let my daughter know exactly what all the nationality she is. Thank you again. I really enjoy your videos.

[@DiogenesOfDelaware]

What a unique channel, Thanks for your work.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Justin! That put some needed wind in my sails. Barry

[@DiogenesOfDelaware]

@@BarryVann haha 🎼 🎵 we'd be alright if the wind was in our sails. 🎵 roll the old chariot Barry

[@revolvermaster4939]

Col. Wm C Harris 1669-1715 VA is my 8th GGrandfather 2X and 9th GGrandfather once and I have another line of Harris that may or may not be related, but all in VA. My Ford line is English.

[@faithhowe6170]

The Mary, Queen of Scots program sound good.

[@melissahyberger]

Hi Barry, how about Giles and Venable?

[@sophiejones930]

Ty ,wonderful episode!

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Sophie!

[@ByzantineCalvinist]

Have you done Hyder yet? I am descended from Hans Michael and Katherine Hyder who came from Germany to America in 1729 and moved to the Appalachian frontier where North Carolina and Tennessee meet. One of their sons, Michael, fought in the War for Independence. Also Bentley and Wells are surnames of my forebears. One of my Wells ancestors married a Howard, which you covered here.

[@BarryVann]

Hi David, your request is the first that I have seen for Hyder. I have added it. Thanks, Barry

[@tresannrn8454]

Any history is fine by me!! Thank you!!

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, TresAnn!

[@anitashirley4886]

Thanks for the "shout out"! so cool to hear the Belchers talked about!!

[@BarryVann]

You are welcome, Anita! Barry

[@glasscaster3536]

My grandmother's maiden name was Belcher

[@anitaarmbrister6601]

Barry, a lesson from you about Mary, The Queen of Scots, would be much appreciated! Also thanks for today's lists of surnames. Informative with a dash humor, perfect!

[@BarryVann]

Added! Thanks, Anita! One never knows how attempts at humor will be received. Barry

[@harrymontgomery5268]

Yeah, ld like to hear more about Mary Queen of Scots. I really enjoy your content.

[@BarryVann]

Thank you! Will do! Barry

[@joanmorton9844]

Dr Van, thank you for covering the name Harris. My granddaddy was a Harris whose family made it from Scotland to North Carolina and eventually Kentucky. I love watching your videos!

[@BarryVann]

Thanks for sharing, Joan! I love interacting with you! Barry

[@patriciaeasterday2125]

Thank you. That would be an interesting topic!

[@BarryVann]

You are welcome! I hope all is well, Patricia! Barry

[@chriseggleston7573]

Family stories, legends of Appalachia would be fun

[@BarryVann]

Chris, there are actually quite a few on those topics, but they predate the Surnames series: Civil War Militias and Vendettas, Ulster Scots Land Origins of Appalachia's Boogey Man; Appalachian Superstitions, Appalachian Ghosts, etc.

[@gracie4duke]

So interesting! I always enjoy your work. I know I would like a program on Mary Stuart.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Gracie, I am so excited to talk about Mary. Barry

[@rhondaholloway5372]

thanks , another great episiode

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Rhonda! Barry

[@groundzero6662]

Maybe a show on how the language we speak ties us to it's history/DNA in mysterious ways and that when we learn a new language, in high school for instance, it is believed that learning to read music/new language re-wires the brain. Kind of deep but something to consider. -Taking a few years of French in high school brought me up a level in my understanding and broadened my scope of how close or far we are as a people to keeping the structure and flow of civilized communication; civilization itself. Love the surname series! Thank YOU.

[@billiedjones7629]

I would like more on Mary Queen of Scots.

[@BarryVann]

You've got it, Billie. Barry

[@billiedjones7629]

@@BarryVann Thanks Barry

[@lisalking2476]

I love your channel my Daddy was born and raised in Southern Kentucky.I would enjoy Mary Queen of Scott's, I think you're take would make her more interesting thank you

[@BarryVann]

Welcome, Lisa! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWqrnIRomq5qlac

[@susannortham11.11]

Hi Barry. It's funny how you don't even attempt the Gaelic language and I don't blame you!😆It was cool to hear about the name Tucker - thank you. I'm a direct descendant of George Tucker of Milton-Next-Gravesend, Kent, UK. His manor house had been torn down long ago, but a few buildings still stand on the estate like a chapel and barn. Many of those Tucker descendants made there fortunes in Bermuda during the 1700s, and some kept plantations in Henrico Co VA too.

[@BarryVann]

Glad you enjoyed it! I attract a lot of criticism for mispronouncing a name or a place. among the comments, Irish folks are kinder followed distantly by some Scots and English. The most intense criticisms have come from Welsh views along with some people in the northeast who tried to correct my pronunciation of Appalachia. I hope all is well, Susan! Barry

[@ValerieDee123]

​@@BarryVann Thank you! Found Tucker!

[@donnapeugh7790]

Would love to hear about mary queen of Scott's, or Mary Stewart

[@BarryVann]

You've got it, Donna. I'm excited to cover Mary! Barry

[@allenman97]

As always I love your videos and thank you for covering the surname Harris my Great Grandmother maiden name was Harris from Virginia so it was a delight to see also hopefully you get to cover McConnico in a future video. If you looking for video suggestions I say the late monarchs of the Stuart era like James the second and his two daughters Mary and Anne and the early Hanover monarchs like King George the first and second.

[@BarryVann]

I appreciate the suggestions on the later Stuarts and Hanovers. My area of interest certainly includes the late Stuarts. Regards, Barry

[@risalangdon9883]

Lol, you know my philosophy. I'm always up for a history lesson and someone else's perspective. Bring on Mary, Queen of Scott's.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Risa! I am excited to cover her. I'm a romantic and have been to her home and spent some time with her mementos. I decided that if I could ever time travel to a time and place, it would be to save her from her third marriage to Thomas Hepburn. That was a bad decision that led to her downfall.

[@risalangdon9883]

@@BarryVann look forward to hearing more about it.

[@susanlupsa1309]

Your videos are so interesting!

[@BarryVann]

Thank you, Susan! I appreciate the kind thought! Kind regards, Barry

[@nancygreenwald3077]

In the old Sherlock Holmes movies, the actor who played Holmes was Basil Rathbone.

[@BarryVann]

@@nancygreenwald3077 That's right. Thanks!

[@michaelgreen4183]

Belcher is a family surname also. They intermarried with the Bailey and Clay families in Virginia and West Virginia to make my family connections.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks for writing, Michael!

[@unclejohnbulleit2671]

Interesting! I dated a Belcher gal down in Morgan Co. Ky, and had cousins who are Bailey's. All right along Morgan/Magoffin Co. line.

[@richardbarr3289]

Thanks for getting to Barr. I appreciate your research, I came to the same conclusion but it is good to hear a professional agree. I have my DNA results and it says I am 42% Scottish!

[@BarryVann]

Well said! Me too, Richard. I'm R-df23 and just upstream from M222. Mitochondrial is European. Barry

[@jasonpinkston264]

I'd love to know more about the origins of Pinkston (my last name) and Houchen (my mom's maiden name), if you get around to them. I really enjoy your channel! Thank you for what you do.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Jason, was your mom kin to the Houchen's grocery chain founders? My daughter Sarah made her first presence felt in front of strawberries at a Houchens store. I'll never forget my wife putting her hand on her womb and saying: "Oh, do you like strawberries?" Added!

[@jasonpinkston264]

@@BarryVann if there's any relation it's very distant. I've never heard of a Houchen's Grocery, but I've also never met anyone with the same version and spelling of the name Houchen that we're not related to, either. That's an awesome story about your daughter though!

[@earlcollinsworth4914]

Hey! Bring it on!

[@BarryVann]

Bring what on, Earl? It's not clear what mean. Barry

[@earlcollinsworth4914]

@@BarryVann Bring on the vidwo you said you'd like to!

[@earlcollinsworth4914]

@@BarryVann Bring on those videos!

[@baronvann1314]

@@earlcollinsworth4914 Thanks, Earl. I'll have to watch that episode to recall it.

[@southerntarotwithgalecarri8236]

Do the show on Mary, Queen of Scots.

[@BarryVann]

Will do, Gale! Thanks! Barry

[@paulasullivan2011]

Sullivan is my husbands last name. Ancestry said his line was from Neil of the nine hostages and he has that haplogroup you mentioned .

[@BarryVann]

If he's an M222, he is certainly a descendant. My line is really close, so my ancestors were related to your husband's people.

[@tommcconville677]

My grandfather Allen's cousin was named Willie Toye, who I believe was Welsh, though I never heard so from my grandfather.

[@BarryVann]

Tom, I looked in my Welsh sources for Toye, but it was not listed among the traditional Welsh names. It could be Irish, French, or English.

[@tommcconville677]

@@BarryVann Thanks much Barry, Willie Toye was my grandfather's blood relative, and I agree that the name has Irish, English and French origins, They immigrated to Newcastle as did my grandfather's people.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

yo, Barry and go ahead with our ancestor tales. I'm late but have been out grinding the yard and Toots is planting in the garden. Hope all is well over there across the hills. Still goofy and 72-ish and sun-nny here. Carolina Blue Reigns supreme today! Thanks and GBWYe!

[@BarryVann]

Hi Lewie! I am glad you made it! It's not much warmer here in Powell Valley. Barry

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@BarryVann You know we have a 'Powell Town' right outside of Rosman.

[@BarryVann]

@@lewiemcneely9143 Lewie, I didn't even know you have a Rosman nearby! LOL Barry

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@BarryVann Old mill town back in the day. Tannery too. About 15 miles east of here on good old scenic 64.

[@michaelbarnett2527]

Hey Dr Barry, Good job as usual. Are you going to do Whitaker? Thank you.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Michael! Yes, Whitaker is on the list. You're welcome! Barry

[@michaellooney396]

I would like to know more about the surname Looney.. I know of a Robert Looney from VA. Near the James River, natural Bridge area.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Michael, Looney is number 41 in the queue. Stay tuned!

[@michaellooney396]

@BarryVann this would be fantastic I am the 10 Gen American and still don't know a great deal. Thanks Barry your segments are very informative.

[@garlandburgan7051]

Could you please look into the surname Burgan. I truly enjoy your work and videos. My dad's family came from Lee county in Virginia. They moved to Corbin, Kentucky around the early 1900's. Thank you

[@BarryVann]

Hi Garland, I lived in Corbin for 10 years. I'll happily add Burgan to the list to cover. Barry

[@pattyperkins5007]

Have you covered Perkins ?Many Perkins in eastern KY.And Tenn.

[@BarryVann]

Patty, Perkins was covered in Episode 14. studio.kzbin.infoVa71yOOSHcQ/edit

[@et76039]

Interesting take on the surname Barr. A Mr. O'Barr was my ninth grade science teacher, and that form generally hints at an Irish origin. Not sure if you covered the surnames Aplin and Ferdon, but I've only known of them in one area. Similarly, the surname Jean is common in Hill County, Texas, but I assume it traces to French Huguenots who arrived in the British colonies in the colo0nial era, who then Anglicized the pronunciation for the benefit of "the bumpkins."

[@BarryVann]

Who were the bumpkins to which you refer?

[@et76039]

@@BarryVann, that was a reference to Paul Revere's mother saying that the name was changed from Revoir "so the Bumpkins could pronounce it."

[@BarryVann]

@@et76039 My mother's French surname Voiles, which means sail maker, was changed to Voyles to blend in with the rare Welsh name that signified a bald person. That's a major difference in meanings, but just one letter in spelling.

[@bridgwll]

7:47 Ford.

[@ladyhawthorne1]

I vote yes for Mary Queen of Scots! History and art class were the the only subjects I got straight A's in. Love it.

[@BarryVann]

Hi RCG, thanks for casting a vote in favor of one of my favorite figures in history. Barry

[@sharonbartlett2651]

I would be very interested in learning about Mary, Queen of Scots.

[@BarryVann]

Thanks, Sharon! Barry

[@mcdradus]

could you do a video on the music and instruments brought to Appalachia from Great Britain?

[@baronvann1314]

That's a great idea. Thanks!

[@ajfamily4566]

I just wonder if Dickerson, Goodall, Appman also know as Appleman,Nally, Manchette also known as Mache may be on the list

[@BarryVann]

They are on the list now. Thanks! Barry

[@saundranelson9332]

Hope you're having wonderful day Mr. Vann. Isn't Mary, Queen of Scots referred to as "Bloody Mary"? I'm sure it would be an interesting episode or two.

[@angiekroll1015]

Nope, that was Catherine of Aragon’s daughter with Henry VIII, Elizabeth’s half sister. It would be interesting to learn more about her relationship w/ Lady Jane Grey. That poor girl.

[@steveblack5066]

Bloody Mary was Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon's daughter (Elizabeth I's older half sister) and as such also Mary Queen of Scots 1st Cousin once removed.

[@saundranelson9332]

@@angiekroll1015 ....Okay, thanks. I was thinking too off the cuff....bad idea lol.

[@BarryVann]

Saundra, I think you posed an excellent question. I have met many people who would not have had a reason to know that there was a "bloody Mary" outside of a bar.

[@angiekroll1015]

I can’t keep track all of the Henrys, Marys, Athelstans. I just love War of the Roses & their history. All hail Margaret Plantagenet Pole!

[@josephrogers5337]

Mary Queen of the Scots is very intersting. the Kennedy's if Old Ayshire, S. W. Scotlands had connections to her. My family names in Virginia I can remember in 1600's Virgiina was Rogers, Byrd. etc.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Joseph, I have Rogers on my list, and I covered Byrd/Bird in Episode 24. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haenqKeYjL99pJo

[@sophiejones930]

Sheltonville Masacre is a interesting topic.

[@BarryVann]

I'll take a look at that one, Sophie.

[@sophiejones930]

@@BarryVann ty

[@johnmeadows5645]

Wow, you realy caught me off guard with the Belcher name. My wife and i each have Belcher ancestors, but had no idea the name had a Norman connection .

[@BarryVann]

I was glad it meant "pretty face" rather than "indigestion".

[@stevepenney2073]

A very interesting list. I had thought Ford was Irish too. but i bet if you went back far enough Henry Fords roots could be found with the Danes.In read awhile back that Harris bloodlines went back to one man named Hugh MacDonald who had 5 sons by 5 different wives and who later became Clan Donald North or MacDonald of Sleat.Also Mccutheon's and Hutchinsons supposedly came out of that as well.Its a tangled web!

[@BarryVann]

Indeed, genealogy can reveal some strangers in a wood pile. I've seen that with a number of men who are close to identical Y chromosome matches to me and others in the Vann Surname DNA Project, but their names are scattered across a number surnames.

[@darrene1586]

How about Elliott ?? Definitely Ulster Scot's and like my ancestor's came to America prior to the Revolution.

[@ritaduprat-waldo3160]

Looking for origins of Waldo and Baird found in Emory Gap, Tennessee

[@BarryVann]

Hi Rita, I added Waldo and Baird to my list. Thanks! Barry

[@johnschools6617]

Have you any information on the family name "Schools" from eastern Virginia: Caroline, Essex, and King & Queen counties? Thank you.

[@BarryVann]

Hi John, I gave a look and didn't find anything on it beyond America. I found a Scholler and Schoolcraft, but Schools didn't show up.

[@davidcraddock7011]

if not on your list please add Craddock

[@BarryVann]

Yes, sir, Craddock is on the list. Barry

[@davidcraddock7011]

@@BarryVann Thanks and waiting on pins and needles.

[@tinakercher8768]

Sure! Let’s hear about Mary! Is this where we ask for a name? I think I have watched the entire series and haven’t heard my grandmother’s last name - McCoin. I know the name changed to that from McKaughan as it was originally with the our first colonist ancestor. Thank you!

[@BarryVann]

Added, Tina! Barry

[@travismiles5885]

I just discovered your channel. Have you done anything on the history on the surname Buckingham?

[@BarryVann]

Travis, no one has requested Buckingham. Would you like for me to cover it. I'm pretty sure its English.

[@katrinacasteel3060]

I’d love to know more about the Westbrook name. My family is from eastern North Carolina.

[@BarryVann]

Katrina, I have added Westbrook to the list of names to cover. Thanks, Barry

[@katiestover8954]

I love your intro music. Who is doing it?

[@baronvann1314]

I can check into that, Katie. I don't know off hand. Barry

[@BarryVann]

It's called "Voyage to America" by Lance Conrad AKA Humans Win.

[@leonardhenderson6723]

Looking for Henderson and Vickery

[@BarryVann]

Leonard, please take a look at this episode for Henderson: studio.kzbin.info/door/te0l9jvskRoxKwysXgs4zgcomments/inbox?filter=%5B%7B%22name%22%3A%22ENGAGED_STATUS%22%2C%22value%22%3A%22COMMENT_CATEGORY_NOT_ENGAGED%22%7D%5D

[@tommcconville677]

Mac Neal would have both Ulster Irish and Scottish origins, with Niall of the Nine Hostages as the progenitor as you state here.

[@englishjoe70]

Being that there is a Town in England of the name Burford I kind of have a clue where my last name from. But where was the origins for that name? Been searching for a while with no luck. If you could please help would be great, thank for the channel.

[@BarryVann]

Sure thing, Douglas! The ford suffix tells me that it is indeed English and it started by a stream or river crossing. Barry

[@homemovies864]

Do Hollingsworth

[@BarryVann]

Alex, one of my favorite people in the entire world is Dr. David Hollingsworth from Georgia. I'll be happy to cover it. Barry

[@homemovies864]

@@BarryVann thanks so much doc! My Good friend is a Hollingsworth from the Pumpkintown South Carolina area with roots in western North Carolina

[@davidgunter7162]

The bewitching of Anne Gunter

[@BarryVann]

Hi David, that sounds like an interesting topic. I have written some about witches in Scotland. This would be my first investigation into an English case. Barry

[@karenroper6400]

Love Mary Queen of Scots

[@BarryVann]

You've got it! Barry

[@awakenedalliance2503]

How about Snodgrass?

[@BarryVann]

I'll give Snodgrass a look. I think there was an important Tennessee official named Snodgrass. One of the tallest buildings in Nashville is named the Snodgrass Tower. Barry

[@awakenedalliance2503]

@@BarryVann thank you sir

[@2anthro]

@@awakenedalliance2503 Fortunately, the Snodgrass genealogy is well documented and available online. If you are interested in such things.

[@awakenedalliance2503]

@@2anthro I have found out alot. I just need to build a family tree but I'm sure not giving up my DNa

[@2anthro]

@@awakenedalliance2503 No DNA, the trees are online because Snodgrass Clan posted an amazing amount of info.

[@gilream]

I have a rare last name, Gilreath. Family history research indicates that a William Gilreath, b. 1665 in Aberdeenshire Scotland came to America. In the 1850 census there were only 150 of us.

[@BarryVann]

It's common enough for Word to know how to spell it. I'll take a look at it, but it looks like you have it figured out pretty well.

[@billiedjones7629]

I would like more on the origin of the last name Jones. I have led to believe my Jones ancestors came from England.

[@BarryVann]

Billie, just about every surname in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales can be found in England, but that's because England attracted immigrants. Jones is really a Welsh name. I covered it in Episode1.

[@billiedjones7629]

Could you tell me where the last name Thrower comes from

[@billiedjones7629]

My wife's maiden name is Thrower and she was born in Knoxville, Tenn.

[@tobyward8722]

Atchley, Hillard, Woody

[@aine1169]

Niall is meant to be pronounced the same way as Nile (as in the river).

[@BarryVann]

I can see that, but it is still the origin of the MacNeil line.

[@earlcollinsworth4914]

It wasn't water that was used; it was urine!

[@BarryVann]

That sounds terrible 😕

[@sandyhawks5240]

I have a ancestor with the first name of Berriman.

[@BarryVann]

@@sandyhawks5240 I wonder if he had family with that last name?

[@sandyhawks5240]

@@BarryVann not that could find

[@angiekroll1015]

Me: Rathbone. Basil Rathbone is my 2nd favorite Holmes. That’s cool. Dr. Vann: #4, Holmes. 😆 How did the outlying Scottish Islands, like the Shetlands, fall w/ their religious choices. Did they remain Catholic, or adopt Protestantism soon after the Anglican Church was formed?

[@BarryVann]

In the 17th century, the farther west one traveled in Scotland, the more likely one would have been to being among Protestants.

[@diarmuidbuckley6638]

Fun point is that they retained the Gaelic language even in Church - but what Church/Chapel is their own business

[@michaelsmith957]

A family middle name is O'Neil. We always considered O'Neal a foreign spelling

[@BarryVann]

I have seen the same family spell their name at least four different ways on gravestones in one rural North Carolina cemetery.

[@michaelsmith957]

@@BarryVann that's because the English wrote it down

[@baronvann1314]

@@michaelsmith957 I wouldn't know about that, Michael.

[@rose101dw]

Have you done McBrayer, McBrier yet

[@BarryVann]

Hi Rose, I have added McBrier to my list to cover. Thanks for the suggestion. Barry

[@dianaraewitherspoon5609]

My Witherspoon ancestry has been traced to the first king of Scotland Kenneth MacAlpin do you know more about my name?

[@BarryVann]

It was also known as Wetherspoon. It's Anglo-Scottish for one who lived near Wether's enclosure.

[@dianaraewitherspoon5609]

@@BarryVann thank you so very much no one I know in Scotland could help lol

[@BarryVann]

@@dianaraewitherspoon5609 That's interesting. Barry

[@lindapiper9171]

Vance or Burton ?

[@BarryVann]

Hi Linda, Burton was already on the list. I added Vance to it. Thanks, Barry

[@Kirsten_Harwood]

I have 2 sir names. Mikel then Lancaster

[@BarryVann]

Hi Kirsten, you have one of the loveliest names on the planet. How can I help you? Barry

[@Kirsten_Harwood]

@@BarryVann just want to know who I am. 42 and clueless

[@Kirsten_Harwood]

@@BarryVann you speak of blood I’m like AB one or the other. The blood bank calls me begging for it. No one else in my family has that. I have always felt like I was covered for a reason. Idk. I sound silly sorry to bother. It is me

[@pughoneycutt1986]

It astounds me the number of people who confuse Mary stuart queen of Scots with bloody Mary tutor queen of England

[@suetaylor5401]

My family name is KINNAIRD and I would like to know its origin.

[@BarryVann]

@suetaylor5401 Sue, Kinnaird comes from Perthshire, Scotland. I lived in that county while I taught at the University of Dundee. Henry Harrison says it meant dweller on a high peak.

[@paulasalter1041]

Yes to Mary queen of Scots

[@BarryVann]

You got it, Paula! Barry

[@BoomerMcBoom]

Thanks, Doc. Sean Thornton and Mary Kate Dannegher (spell it right?) are the SEXIEST couple in cinema IMHO. Got to watch that film AT LEAST once a year "Now, youse all behave like good protestants." "Impetuous!" "It's only five miles. Just a good stretch of the legs." Love it.

[@BarryVann]

That's one of my favorite movies. It's amazing to look at the cast in that movie and then see them again with John Wayne in a western flick.

[@BoomerMcBoom]

@@BarryVann 'Rio Grande'

[@Nightbird1914]

Yes please Mary Queen of Scots.

[@baronvann1314]

Looking forward to it! Thanks! Barry

[@buccaneersfan7948]

Mary Queen of Scots is my 14 Great grandmother. Whoever can trace Trace their bloodline from direct descendant to Mary Queen of Scots can also Trace their bloodline to none other than King Charlemagne.

[@tara382]

That's cool. I'm only related to notorious people lol.

[@buccaneersfan7948]

@@tara382 Lol.

[@BarryVann]

If you descend from Mary Stuart, you would have to be a descendant of King James VI and I and maybe Charles I. Barry

[@buccaneersfan7948]

@@BarryVann And you are right. I am a descenant of King James VI and the I and Charles I and that also means that I am a direct descendant of Sir William Sinclair .

[@mmedia92]

I am a decent of king James mistress Cathrine Sedley so Mary is my 14 grandmother. I inherited the actual trust papers to prove it, and its missing the royal signature or seal.

[@therealandrewcano]

Connor Kosecki Cano Jordan

[@BarryVann]

I think I can help you with some of those, Andrew. Thanks, Barr

[@therealandrewcano]

@@BarryVann 😎👍🏻 thank you!

[@Calatriste54]

Mie-driee..

[@BarryVann]

I'm not sure I know what you are stating with Mie-driee? Barry

[@Richard-od3gc]

If Rathbone is from Cheshire uk chances our it has Welsh roots as Cheshire borders Northern Wales

[@BarryVann]

There probably isn't any difference in genetics. The further west one goes in England more Celtic DNA is found.

[@Richard-od3gc]

@@BarryVann theres alot of genetical difference between the Northern Welsh and the Southern welsh more than comparing the English to the Scottish some Northern Welsh almost look Spanish. However your correct in what you say in genral

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing dr Barry there are great sayings of prophet Muhammad said seek knowledge even in China, which means very far country in the world but I considered KZbin channels as open universities and google as our library. Prophet Muhammad said seek knowledge from cradle till the grave means since very early age till you become too old . As always iam gathering main points about topics you mentioned briefly here it’s there are 250 French surnames , abadie: this French and English surname derived from abadie which means both” abbey “ and “ family chapel “ . Uncommonly French surnames heard today have meaning seem stranger such as Auclair - means “ clear “ . Auoilh- means “ slow warm” . Bain - means “ bath” . Beaufoy - means “ fair or good faith” .beausejour - means “ beautiful so journ” .

[@Khatoon170]

Last and most important part of my research medieval French surnames such as Amis is French medieval and English medieval surnames appears in French poem Amis and amiles about two friends who make sacrifices for one another . Roland is English , French, German, Swedish, Dutch , Hungarian, polish , Georgian , medieval French which means “ brave” . Roland was semi legendary - French hero whose story is told in medieval epic. Roul is medieval French and Medieval English from Rolf. Vauque is medieval French old French from Germanic name derived from element walha means “ foreign” there are very popular American girl name Suzanne which means ( lily) there are very beautiful classical song Suzanne takes you down to her place near river . Ihope you like my research and stay safe blessed best wishes for you your family friends.

[@Khatoon170]

Imean Suzanne is French origin but very popular.

[@BarryVann]

Hi Khatoon! Good job! Barry