Chouel de Saulxures-les-Nancy

The first known name in this line is Chouel (often spelled Schouel), in the village of Amance. Surnames were not in use in this era, however, nobles began to append the location of their castle or territory or place of birth to their names. Thus, in 1440, we find Chouel de Saulxures-les-Nancy as the seigneur (or lord) of Monteuil.

In 1469, Chouel de Saulxures-les-Nancy records the birth of his son and heir, Mongin.