Hi everyone,
As you may know, the theory that the Kellaway/Callaway name originates in
Caillouet (pronounced Ky-oo-way) in Normandy has been proposed over the past few
years. The Caillouet (and Cayouette) family in North America has not so far
traced back to the village, but to an armorer in Brest in the 16th Century. The
way surnames developed in France in the late mediaeval period makes it quite
feasible that there could be a connection, although it will certainly be
difficult to prove.
There have been recently some interesting e-mail exchanges between the North
American Caillouets and Kellaway/Callaways in various parts of the world.
Is there anyone reading this (and especially anyone attending the Callaway
reunion) who can make any documentary contributions to this discussion? Bruce
Callaway from Sydney will be in Louisiana soon, and hopes to meet as many
people from both sides as possible.
I have opened a webpage, just a small one so far, at the following URL which
explains some of the issues. I hope that others would like to contribute their
thoughts and perhaps any evidence they have to further the research.
http://members.tripod.co.uk/dreycott/mystery.htm
Meanwhile, have a great reunion!
Bill Piper
(William Kellaway Piper)
Bill Piper,
Staplehurst, Kent