Re: Rine name origin?
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Rine name origin?
Debra Gehris 1/21/08
Johannes Martin Reinau brought his family to York Co. Pa in 1738 from Blankenloch Gr. Hiis descendants have the following last names-RHEIN, REIN, RHINE, RHYNE, RINE and RYAN.
Martin Reinau was on ship as REIN but buried as Reinau.Son MartinJr.wasmarried as RHEIN. Son Jacob was married as REIN. Grandson Thomas was listed RYAN.
Martin Rhein`s widow came to N.C. as Rine.
In the early generations, the name was spelledhowever the writer thought it sounded.