German History

The many variations of the Helmantoler surname are an interesting study in the Palatine religious migration.

The Rhineland area of Germany


The family stucture over the years shows many different spellings of the surname.

Brittish History

Many of my lines are from Ireland and England.   

My mother's paternal line were Caseys, Flynns and Shannahans from County Cork.  Ireland.

My mothers maternal lines were English. The Beswicks from Yorkshire and Landcastershire.

Huguenot History 

Just accross the border in France the Briquets were being persecuted for their reformation beliefs. 

They came to America in 1687 and settled in Virginia.