Saint-Lô Saints

From http://worldwartwo.wikia.com/wiki/Saint-Lo

Saint-Lô suffered notably during the Wars of Religion: in 1562 it was captured by the Huguenots and became a Protestant stronghold; in 1574 it was besieged and partly destroyed by royal troops under Marshal de Matignon. Two years later the seigneury of the bishops of Coutances over the town ceased forever. In the mid-17th century part of the walls were destroyed, and the town grew with a new borough known as Neufborg. After the revocation of the edict of Nantes (1685), most of its craftsmen abandoned Saint-Lô.

It is known that one Saint family that were Huguenots left Saint-Lô in 1687, and seems probable that other Saint families may have emigrated from this town to England sometime after 1574. However about 90% of Saint-Lô was destroyed during World War II so it may be hard to find records to prove the family connection.

Saint-Lô (Summer 1944)