Vincent Rongnion Research
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.
Research Findings
She found nothing concrete in her research that would lead to Vincent Rongnion, the progenitor of the Runyon and Runyan families in the United States.
Nor did she find any connection between Vincent and either Henri or Jacques Rognon, a link many genealogists have long suspected.
This does not mean the genealogical link does not exist. It is just that the records she studied could not verify it.
Although this information is far from complete, we offer it in hopes other persons researching Runyon or similar lines will find it of interest. If you have any information that may clarify or expand this information, please email us and let us know.
Amali Runyon Perkins