The purpose of the MONTAGNE surname project is to study the DNA of the descendants of Dr. Johannes (Jean) Mousnier de la Montagne. We hope to identify the distinctive genetic patterns for each branch of the MONTAGNE family. We are excited about the possibilities of learning more about our deeper genetic past. Finally, we hope to make more discoveries about both the ancestors and the descendants of Dr. Jean Mousnier de la Montagne (1595-1670), Huguenot physician of New Amsterdam and Vice Director of the Colony of New Netherland (today known as New York).