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« on: Thursday 10 March 22 15:06 GMT (UK) »
Thanks to Zefiro's great effort I now know a lot more about my ancestors origins and I have some questions.
Zefiro translated his place of origin as:
Delvantij (now: Elvange, France), Is Delvantij the Dutch spelling of Elvange or has the place name changed?
I can find 2 places called Elvange one in France close to the German Border. Between Metz and Saarbrucken and another in Luxembourg also very close to Germany. In 1640 were they both in France? As Nicolas's was I believe a French Protestant he would have been a refugee form persecution in France so the Elvange he came from would have been the one in France in 1640.
However when I look for the family name Traisnel on the IGI it seems to be more common in Germany than France. I seem to remember that that part of Europe has changed hands many times over the last 500 years.
Also Zefiro translated "assisted by Paskier Cruijck" is that a Dutch name? although Paskier seems to be a French Family name.
Any clarifications would be most welcome.
Thank you