Just discovered a cemetery listing for Hamlen, Francois (Emlaw) in Riverside Cem, Brewerton,N.Y. Died 4-feb 1870 age 91 years old, maked birthdate around 1779. Also listed Mitchel Hamlen, 29, sept 1824 to 21, dec 1867 and Hamlen, Angelia A. died 26, may 1858 wid Mitchel. I was told the Emlaw was a name change from Hamlen, could this be where it started?. Otherwise don't know why Emlaw was in parathensis. Can anyone add to this. Had you also heard we had a name change? Almost fell off my chair when I founc this. Hope I am on the right track. Help!