Sir Walter of Castle Carrock, Knight of Carrick Castle - Walter Fitzadam de Strictland (Vaux), why "Vaux" ?

Started by Edoardo RONCONE on Wednesday, January 2, 2019

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1/2/2019 at 11:00 AM

What is the significance of Vaux to the named person?

I am aware of several towns and lieux-dits in France by the name "Vaux" but am curious to why we see it with this ancestor.

1/2/2019 at 11:20 AM

It's the family name from Normandy -- Strickland is taken from the place name in England.

1/2/2019 at 11:21 AM

1/2/2019 at 12:45 PM

Thank you Anne BRANNEN and Erica HOWTON for your replies and links.

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