Welcome to Runyon Genealogy
Items that interest genealogical researchers of the Runyon surname and all its variations.
Many researchers have accumulated information through the decades on Family Runyon and its varied spellings--Rongnion, Runyon, Runyan, Runion, Runnion, etc. Foundation research done by Orra Eugene Monnet, Calvin I. Kephart, and Mabel Louise Keech enabled an early round of family study. The 1955 publication of Runyon Genealogy by Robert Runyon of Brownsville, Texas, and Amos Runyon of Belfry, Kentucky, and Robert Runyon's 1962 Supplement to Runyon Genealogy spurred significant additional family research around the United States. From about 1970 to first decade of the 21st century, much more family research was tabulated by many new researchers, including Amali Runyon Perkins and William T. Runyon, daughter and son of Robert Runyon, as well as Clyde Runyon, son of Amos Runyon. This web page devoted to the Family Runyon provides highlights through the years from many of these researchers' findings.
Runyon Tidbits
Amali Runyon Perkins' Tidbits, which readers today would consider a genealogical blog, contain much information that can educate and interest Runyon/Runyan/Runnion researchers. The archived Tidbits return after many requests from former readers.
Read MoreVincent Rongnion (1645-1713)
Vincent Rongnion is considered the progenitor of the Runyon/Runyan/Runnion line in North America. In 2002, Amali Runyon Perkins engaged a genealogical researcher in France to visit archives in the regions thought to be Vincent's native land. This section shares the more significant research into those regions' French surnames that closely resemble Rongnion or what is today Runyon/Runyan/Runnion.
Read MoreRunyon Genealogy Books
The 1955 Runyon Genealogy by Robert Runyon of Brownsville, Texas and Amos Runyon of Belfry, Kentucky was the first comprehensive collection of Runyon family information and established a baseline for additional research.
Read MoreRunyon Photographs
A collection of historical photographs documenting the Runyon family through the generations, including portraits, homesteads, and significant family gatherings that help bring our family history to life.
View GalleryIsaac Runyon
Explore the life and legacy of Isaac Runyon, including his Revolutionary War service, Maryland land holdings, and the preserved family Bible that provides valuable genealogical connections.
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