Ile-de-France - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Paillon in Argenteuil, Val d'Oise, before 1800

Lois Edwards — 8 Apr 2002 8:21:41 GMT

I am researching the Paillon family of France, Germany (Palatinate), and US (Cleveland, Ohio).

Jean-Baptist Paillon Argenteuil (near Paris)
son, Francois Louis Paillon b. Argenteuil,
d. 1813, Oggersheim, Palatinate
grandson, Adam Paillon b. 1811, Oggersheim
to US 1847
d. 1891, Cleveland, Ohio

Any information on this or other Paillon families is appreciated.
Also, is Paillon River (flows through Nice) named for a person?

Searching for the family of Yvonne Berthelet-Horquet

jldtaber — 14 Aug 2008 12:06:10 GMT

I am searching for the family of Yvonne Berthelet-Horquet, maybe it is Hocquet...the letters are old and difficult to read. My grandmother was the penpal of this woman. My grandmother was born in 1915 so i assume Yvonne would of been born around the same time. I know lived in Douai in Northern France, then after having to move many times during and after WWII they lived in Creteil, near Paris. I know she married, and had a son named Andre, and a granddaughter named Landrine...who would be about my age...so she would of been born in the mid 1970's. I would think that during the war, this family probably lost most of their family memories. My grandmother kept most everything Yvonne sent her. I would love to be able to find a member of this family to atleast be able to provide copies of pictures of their family. If anyone knows of them or how to reach them please let me know.

Jean Baptiste Lanser

lansfam — 2 Aug 2008 4:41:12 GMT

I am looking for any information on a Jean Baptiste Lanser (could be Lancer, Lansier, Lanzer)who I believe was born in or near Paris around 1830. He married Susanna Fetters. They had 5 children: Mary, Arthur, Charles, Andrew, and another daughter. They emigrated to the USA (Philadelphia) sometime around 1870. Any help would be appreciated!! Merci!

Rose L N Spencer (Noreen) b.1911 Darlington England

Alan_Heinecke — 23 Jun 2008 9:11:21 GMT

Trying to find decendants of Rose L N Spencer known as Noreen. Married a Frenchman and has family somewhere in France? Worked for the French Resistance durning WW2. Husband worked for the French Railways...his name is unknown? Parents of Rose (Noreen) were Lucy Bond and Frederick Joseph Spencer. Last known address in London was Lambeth Way.

Famille de Nicolay en Angleterre

arcingangel21 — 2 Jun 2008 11:27:24 GMT

Est-ce que n'importe qui a des informations sur la branche du famille de Nicolay qui a émigré au UK, à un moment donné en 250 dernières années? Je suis désolé pour mon Français!

Clementine Luxe Luxe

jrwithers — 19 May 2008 1:32:49 GMT

I am seeking information on Clementine Luxe Luxe, born on Ile de France sometime around or after 1800.

Coutard family - 17th arrondissement - 1870's

D_Mawle — 13 Apr 2008 3:08:38 GMT

I'm trying to find the birth records of 3 girls named Blanche, Louise and Alice Coutard who were born in Paris in the 1870's to Louis Jules Coutard and his English wife, Maria Elizabeth (nee Mawle). The family might have lived at 39 Rue Dulong. I would be grateful for any help and if anyone could direct me to a site where I can post a message in French it might help.
Regards, Dave

genealogy

Gabrielle Gousie — 11 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ancestors and relatives with these names or information about them. Email me if you would like to know more about my line of genealogy

maine-et-loire

cpeace2charmony — 29 Mar 2008 6:45:44 GMT

am looking for any info on Abel Guerin who may have been born in Maine-et-Loire, France in 1856. father was Thomas Guerin and mother was Mary Ludwig. any help would be appreciated.

cpeace2charmony@hotmail.com

abel guerin

cpeace2charmony — 29 Mar 2008 3:36:58 GMT

Hi, I am looking for details of abel charles guerin who was born in 1856 in paris france. his father was thomas guerin and his mother was mary ludwig. He also had an alias of a.c. lachambeautt. He died in 1889 in australia from a bullet wound to the head.
any help would be appreciated.
email me at cpeace2charmony@hotmail.com
Lyn.

LAVIGNE Helen Louise born in Paris around 1817

stephen_kirkman — 21 Mar 2008 9:14:54 GMT

I have a marriage record for Helen Louise LAVIGNE dated 11 June 1837 to James MANN at Christ Church, Southwark, Lambeth, Surrey, UK.

One of the witnesses is Frances LAVIGNE.

The later UK census records show that Helen Louise was born in Paris, France around 1817. I have found no UK census record for Frances.

I would like to find the parents and ancestors of Helen Louise - and maybe the relationship to Frances. Can anyone help or advise? Thanks

Abraham/Desmarets family in Paris

annwyn81 — 5 Mar 2008 12:52:56 GMT

Hi,

I'm trying to find information on Godfrey/Godegrand Abraham(Desmarets) (1620-1665) and Denise Fleury (1620-?), parents of Marguerite Abraham. They lived in St-Eustache, Ile-de-France, Paris. I haven't been able to trace their parents, and as far as I know, their origins are unknown. Also, why would the surname 'Desmarets' be omitted from certain records? In most sources he is listed as Godfrey Abraham with no mention of Desmarets.

Thanks you,

Caroline Nadeau

Abraham - Desmarets, St-Eustache, Ile-de-France

annwyn81 — 5 Mar 2008 12:50:36 GMT

Cachard, Chazournes, Devenish, and le Grange families

HolliePoley44 — 3 Mar 2008 7:25:44 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Edward Cachard, son of Mary Charlotte Caroline Devenish and Francis Amedeus Cachard. He was born pre 1816 in Trinidad, married in United States in 1850 to Caroline Chazournes. Spent life traveling back and forth from US to Paris. Had son Henry Cachard who was a prominent United States lawyer who was working in Paris.
Devenish family were from Ireland orginally, but were living in Trinidad pre 1800, married into the le Grange family who were French creoles. Both families were well to do in Trinidad.
Henry Cachard married and had family in Paris. Can give street address of residence for the early 1900's from his US passport.
Henry had 2 sisters and 1 brother who were also living in Paris. Mother Caroline Chazournes Cachard died in Paris.

Benjamin Simons I

kimegri1 — 24 Jun 2002 2:39:16 GMT

I am looking for information on Benjamin Simons I he was born in 1672 in t region of LaRochelle nd the Ile de Re on the Bay of Biscay. He was orphaned at a early age due to the revoketion of t Edict of Nantes in1685, he was adopted by his aunt Martha DuPre and her husband Josias DuPre. They left France to the Netherlands then to Netherlands then to England then to the United States. I am tring to find out who his parents where and the exact date he was born.
Thanks for any help
Kim Grissom

Paris 1606 Records

BarbaraBond40 — 11 Feb 2008 11:05:56 GMT

Where would I get information on the death / burial of someone born in Talant (now in the western suburbs of Dijon) in 1536 and who was buried at S. Benoit Cemetery in Paris on March 3, 1606?

Thank you for any suggestions you have.

Francis Parot 1797-1896 and his wife Elizabeth 1803-1870

knwoolworth — 10 Feb 2008 11:47:58 GMT

I am trying to find the region of Paris that my family came from. Can someone tell me how to do this?

The 1880 American census stated that Francis's(Charles is on his tombstone) son George listed his birth as Paris. He is the only one that listed Paris.

The family came to New York in March 31, 1845 from Le Havre, France on the Louis Phillippe
They are listed as Francis Parot, Elizabeth Parot, George Parot, Louis Parot, Jacques Parot, Emmeline Parot, Margaret Parot, and Clement Parot. All born in France.

On Francis's tombstone he is listed as Charles and was born March 4, 1797. Elizabeth was born 1803. George was born December 26, 1829. I have all the birth dates for all the children except for two who possilby didn't live after 1850. The family moved to Michigan in 1845. My gr gr grandmother Carmelia was born July 3, 1845 just a few months after they left France.

Francis/Charles was born during the French Revolution. He was a farmer by trade. He was 46 years old with a pregnant wife and 6 children when he made to the trip to the states. It makes you wonder why he made the trip and how he afforded it.

Thank you for any help you can give me

Kathy Camp

Francis Parot 1797-1896 and his wife Elizabeth 1803-1870

knwoolworth — 10 Feb 2008 11:38:52 GMT

Romagnesi, Berygere

Lizzynme — 24 Jan 2008 5:49:08 GMT

Looking for info on Henri Romagnesi,architect, born in Paris, no date(was my gggrandfather)married Nancy Ann-no maiden name- born in Bordeaux. also a gggrand uncle named Romagnesi born in Paris. My guessfor time is 1600's to 1700's. Thanks for any help.

Cesar Alexandre Pierre or Robespierre

jaxk58 — 24 Jan 2008 3:42:11 GMT

I have a a very large "Brickwall", which I just can't seem to get over. Cesar Alexandre Pierre born Paris 1822-23.

I wonder if anyone can help me? My G/G/G/G/Grandfather is Cesar (could be spelt wrong) Alexandre Pierre, who came to England in early 1850's with his wife and children. His wife Athenaise Caroline (nee Moulinet) had been married before and she had 2 daughters with the surname of Derviller. They came with them too. They had a child between them Leon Alexandre Pierre, he is my G/G/G/Grandfather. He was born in Amsterdam. Just these 3 children came with them.
My problem is that Cesar was also known as Alexandre whilst in England from what I've seen on the censuses, so could even have been born as Alexandre Cesar Pierre.
But then I have the added problem that has been passed down by the family through the generations, the surname could well have been Robespierre, and they changed the name to Pierre when they came to England.

I, now have the Pierre family tree pretty much sorted out of them in England, they went on to have many more children over here. Just this mystery of names and births now to overcome of Cesar.

Any chance that anyone could help me? I am unable to speak French, and have absolutely no idea how to go about searching in France for a birth or christening or anything like that. Would I need to employ someone, or is there a site where I could ask someone to do a lookup for me?

Many thanks for reading this.
Jax

Joseph W. Stouter lived in Paris in 2002

patmontero25 — 22 Jan 2008 10:04:03 GMT

Charles Stouter (1/2/1916 NJ – 12/4/2006 CA) married Mary G. ( dod 6/6/2002 CA) had the following children: Joseph W. Mary and John D. At Mary’s death, Joseph was living in Paris; Mary was living in Vista, San Bernardino, CA and John D. in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, NY.

Mary and Charles are buried in Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery in Oceanside, CA.

I would greatly appreciate any further information on the family.

Thank you.

Patricia Montero
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Ganster in Paris

Continuo — 27 Dec 2007 7:11:51 GMT

Can anyone help me find information about my great-grandparents? They were Marie Poncin (or Poncon?) and Edouard Etienne Ganster born in the 1830s. They are both recorded as from "Germany" on the 1881 UK census but were French-speaking Catholics. Marie (and Edouard?) may have come from Luxembourg (Grand Duchy or Belgian province). Their first 2 children, Matilda (Mathilde) and Eugene, were born in Paris about 1861 and 1863. Then they moved to England.
Can anyone advise on finding information about their children's births in Paris (I don't know which arrondissement), or about Marie and Edouard's births and marriage?
Thanks very much.
Laurence.

SERGE BOLDRINI

patgallonp — 15 Dec 2007 2:16:58 GMT

I am seeking any information on Serge Boldrini. He was shot by the Germans just outside Paris in July 1944. I believe he was a member of the French Resistance and I think was involved in passing people down the escape lines.

Douillot family

diananeal142 — 1 Dec 2007 9:25:35 GMT

Auguste Douillot, b abt 1818 in Paris, son of Barthelemy Douillot and Therese ?

Any help with this family would be grestly appeciated.

Cyr

armandcyr1 — 14 Nov 2007 5:42:14 GMT

Looking for ancestors and relatives with these names or information about them. Email me if you would like to know more about my line of genealogy.A Cyr, is a Sire, is a Cire, is a Cyre and, by any other spelling, is still a
CYR!The family name 'CYR', is one of the oldest Norman French names and comes from the borders of Normandie and Brittany.ancestors.SIRE,JEAN,m.RAIMBAULT, MARQUERITE

mes ancêtres on arriver au canada en 1660 je cherche toute information au sujet de ma famille sur le Cyr, est un Sire, est un Cire, est un Cyre et, par une autre orthographe, est encore un CYR! Le nom de famille "CYR", est un des plus anciens non de Normandie français vient de l'intérieur des frontières de la Normandie et la Bretagne.le non de mes ancetres SIRE,JEAN,m.RAIMBAULT, MARQUERITE

email armand_jr@sympatico.ca

Nicholas Gautier from Paris 1790s

JUDYGAUTIER44 — 27 Oct 2007 7:32:04 GMT

Nicholas Gautier emigrated from Paris to England or America in the 1790s during the Revolution and settled in Kentucky. He gave his sons the names John, David, Francis Roulach, and Etieune (Etienne?). A man named Richard Gautier may also have been related to him. We know the reason he left was because he offended someone in Paris and had to flee for his life but have no other information about him from France. Any help in locating him would be greatly appreciated.
Judy Gautier

J V Bourdillat - Paris

gilap — 15 Sep 2007 5:30:32 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for more information on Joh. Vic. Bourdillat (perhaps Jean Victoire??) born abt. 1770 in Paris and died in Ueckerath, Germany (18.06.1832). He married Soph. Büsdorff from Ueckerath. He had a daughter Margarethe Bourdillat, who married Mathias Neuhausen.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

Archer, Paris

argonia — 5 Sep 2007 10:34:10 GMT

It has long been claimed in my family that my GG grandfather, known as Captain John Archer, came to America around 1850 after fighting a duel that may have resulted in the death of a cousin. His place of origin was alleged to have been Paris, France. He went by the name of John in later years, but upon first arrival in Vermont took the name Jonathan. It is not known whether his last name was originally Archer, L'Archer, Archier, or something similar. He never admitted to American authorities he was born in France, and no other details were passed down. I have never known where to begin trying to find his ancestral roots in France. I'm looking for suggestions.

Visitor to New Orleans from France....15 years ago... De Gru

rebornblessed — 5 Sep 2007 2:41:41 GMT

About 15 years ago, someone from Paris with a name that sounded like De Grut, De Gruy, Degruis, Degruz
visited New Orleans in search of descendants of Antoine Valentine Degruÿverloin who was the the Department of the Marines from about 1738-1759 and stationed in the Pays de Illinois.
This person from Paris was trying to find a Mr. Perrin, but Perrin was not in New Orleans at the time and the two never met. He may have contacted the Villarubia family in New Orleans.
We are trying to locate this person. All records that might have identified him were lost in Hurricane Katrina and we have no way to search for him.
The name being researched might appear as:
De Gruys, De Gruy, De Gruize, De Gruise, De Gruis, Degruy, Degruis,
Any help would be appreciated

Brenner/Brener/Moscovitch/Mosscovitch

glofu — 2 Sep 2007 7:13:01 GMT

Searching for my family Sam and Elizabeth Brenner/Brener 2/3 children Roger and Therese Moscovitch /Mosscovitch 2/3 children and sister Simone Moscovitch Mosscovitch they lived in Paris and Nancy France Thank you

Brenner/Brener/Moscovitch/Mosscovitch

glofu — 2 Sep 2007 7:09:20 GMT

searching for my family Sam married to Elizabeth Brenner/Brener 2/3 children Simone Moscovitch/Mosscovitch her Brother Roger married to Therese 2/3 children They are my cousins nd they lived in Paris and Nancy France Please can anyone help Thank you

William Ronan

eaneuman — 30 Aug 2007 12:41:14 GMT

I am searching for info on a William Ronan born about 1900 in Ireland or England, married in Paris area about 1939-1940.
Thank you.
Anne Neuman

charlotte oelhafen/oelhaffen

jennifer2bedwell — 28 Aug 2007 12:05:20 GMT

hello,
i am looking for info on mrs. charlotte oelhafen who died in paris between 1880 and 1900, i think. i also have a french birth announcement fo a marie oelhaffen from mar 2 1881.
thank you jennifer

Brenner, Brener, Moscovitch, at Nancy

glofu — 26 Aug 2007 10:11:53 GMT

Hallo Tony The last time i saw or heard from Roger and Therese was at my wedding in England March 1965 Sam and Elizabeth were there also but we also saw them in Paris 1 week later where we went for our Honeymoon.My uncle was Bernard Moscovitch/Mosscovitch and he had a leather shop/factory in Nancy /Rogers Father/ My uncle came from russia/poland i think Dont know where Sam was born but Roger and his sister Simone were born in France We are of the Jewish religion Thank you Gloria

Doucette Family

bdouthet1 — 31 Oct 2006 10:25:21 GMT

I'm looking for info on Robert Joseph Doucette born abt 1590 Paris,France

Thanks

Bill Douthett at bdouthet@aol.com

Searching for adoptive parents of Alicia Josephina Maria Perry (b 21 Aug 2005 in Tampa, Florida, USA)

eq1967 — 9 Jul 2007 10:10:45 GMT

Hello all,

This may sound real strange. But I just very recently found out that I am the uncle of an Alicia Josephina Maria Perry who was born to my sister Rianna Pilar Perry (b 8 Feb, 1968 in Quezon City, Republic of the Philippines) and Kevin Thomas Rizzi (b 9-2-1965). Due to circumstances at the time, both Kevin and Rianna decided that it would be in the best interest for the baby to be adopted.

Thanks to the help of Rianna, I know that the adoptive parents were Franck and Josephina of Paris who had previously adopted another child named Max (b Aug 2002 in Florida, USA) The adoption of Alicia Josephina Marie took place around 23 Aug 2005 and all 4 parents did get a chance to meet in September of 2005.

From what I have been able to find out so far is that Franck owns his own limousine service and Josephina works part time as a ground stewardess for a big European Airline company.

Joseephina is of Dutch descent from Holland but moved to France around 1991. Has a Masters in child education (4 year study)

Frank is French, studied in New York for a year, did his military service in Germany, and ran marathons in South America. He has a Masters in Computer Science.

I've included pics of all parties named. Some are from the Sep 2005 meeting and the most recent pictures of Alicia, Franck, Josephina, and Max that I had available to me.

I really would love to be able add the adoptive family to the family tree (including as full a family tree as I can give of the adoptive family) and be able to give this family tree project to Alicia someday as a gift so she will be able to have a history of not just her adoptive family , but also of her natural family. Being an adoptee, myself I have been unable to find any thing about my biological family, but I would like think that when Alicia is old enough to understand she would like to know her biological roots

I would greatly appreciate any and all help in this matter. Please feel free to reply to me here directly on the boards or via email at eq1967@gmail.com

Thank you,

Claude Penrod Perry II

Étienne & George Bavouzet - né 1820 & 1822 - émigré aux Etats-Unis en 1847

RexBavousett — 3 Jul 2007 1:52:43 GMT

Essai de déterminer comment mes cravates américaines de famille de nouveau à notre famille française.
Je recherche les parents de Étienne et de George Bavouzet. Étienne est mon derrière-derrière grand-père. La naissance de Étienne a lieu en 1820. La naissance de George a lieu en Juin 1822. Étienne est marié à Françoise (Bickard?). George est célibataire. Étienne et Françoise ont une fille appelée Philomèna (né 1842). Ils ont émigré aux Etats-Unis en juin 1847. Ils ont navigué du L'Havre.Est-ce que quelqu'un a l'information sur leurs origines en France ?Je voudrais contacter les famille en France.
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Trying to determine how my American family ties back to our French family.
I am looking for the parents of Étienne and George Bavouzet. Étienne is my great great grandfather. The birth of Étienne takes place around 1820. The birth of George takes place in June 1822. Étienne is married to Francoise (Bickard?). George is unmarried. Étienne and Françoise have a girl called Philomèna (born 1842). They emigrated in the United States in June 1847. They sailed from the port of Le Havre. Does anybody have information on their origins in France? I would like to contact the family in France.

Allan Updegraff 1883--1965

brianfutrel — 3 Jul 2007 2:37:17 GMT

Allan Updegraff was born in 1883 in the USA. He lived much of his life he lived in Paris, France. Allan died in December of 1965. I believe that he died in Paris. I would like to find his obituary, even if is printed in French. Please help me find it. Thanks brian

French records?

carolpowell183 — 28 May 2007 11:36:20 GMT

I am trying to find french records relating to a
Adolphe Brunell and a Ceclia Brunell (nee Brancias).
Only English records I can find start with the 1881 census in Chiswick, which ties in with the family information etc. I would like to trace further back, but not sure where to go.

Any help would be gratefully received.

Carol

Allan Updegraff 1883--1965

brianfutrel — 30 May 2007 9:55:49 GMT

Allan Updegraff was born 1883 in Missouri, USA, and grew up in Springfield, MO. He moved to Paris, France, in about 1915 and lived there until his death in 1965. He was a journalist, poet, novelist, and editor. I would like to locate his obit, whether it is in French or English. I would like to find any biography of him. I hope that someone will be able to locate it for me. Any info on him would be appreciated. Thank you brian in springfield mo

Malvina Sagnier nee Couchy

jasper294 — 29 May 2007 5:15:26 GMT

Malvina Couchy was born in Boulogne in 1842. She was married in Surryon 10 April 1870 to Louis Sagnier. He was a widower when he married Malvina. His father was Pierre Sagnier. They have two sons born in England. Ernest Pierre Sagnier, born on 7 February 1871 in Long Acre, London, and Leon Ferdnand Sagnier born on 30 December 1871 in Fulham, Middlesex. Malvina dies in Paris at le Maison Dubois on 24 September 1921 and is buried in Cimetiere de Saint-Ouen. She lived in 2 Rue Stephenson in Paris. On Malvina's death card, the names of Couchy, Sagnier, Lynch, Balazard, Hager, Martin and Guibet appear.

Ernest Sagnier appears on the 1891 census for London with his wife Alice. There are no children. I cannot find any further information on Ernest or Leon in England. Their mother returns to France and I have a letter sent to a relative in England talking about the First World War.

Malvina's parents were Seraphin Ferdinand Louis (Del)Couchy (born in Gravelines) and Isabelle Genevieve Montador (born in Boulogne).

Does anyone have any information regarding Malvina, her husband, sons and any other family? Malvina's brother Auguste Couchy, also born in Boulogne, was my Great Grandfather.

I would love to know more about Malvina and her family. I know Malvina returned to live in Paris. Did Ernest and Leon.

Regards Yvonne Larkins
En famille: Couchy, Seguin, Montador, Germe, Delpierre

Relatives of my great grandmother.

davidhmartin185 — 27 Apr 2007 3:19:46 GMT

the Barbeaux lived in 1ere arrond. Paris.Joseph was her father.She was born near Dijon,Cote D'Or,16.12.1834.Her mother died in 1838; her father remarried,and she was presented with a step sister Louise, and a step brother Victoire. She came to England after the revolution of 1848,lived at Dover Castle, then married my great grandfather in 1860.
Have I any living Barbeaux relatives ?

TRECO

patknowles24 — 28 Apr 2007 4:25:05 GMT

Hello,

I would like to know where I would look to find the birth records for someone born in Paris, France between 1770 and 1800.

I am looking for my g.g.g.g.grandfather John Peter Treco
born there and died in the Bahamas Sept. 18, 1849 at the age
of about 70.

Many thanks,
Patricia Treco/Knowles
Nassau, Bahamas

Willem Ten Have composer 1830-1924

GloriaSchroeder44 — 22 Apr 2007 1:17:21 GMT

I am looking for information about the violinist and composer Willem Ten Have. His daughter, Madeleine was a concert pianist who married the cellist Joseph Salmon, and his son, Jean was a concert violinist. (Jean also married, however, I have no name for his wife, yet.) Jean taught at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music from 1916-1952.
Willem's wife died in 1921 and He died in 1924 at the age of 94 years.

1292 census from Paris

flomuse — 23 Mar 2007 5:45:03 GMT

<< The first Parisian census starts 1926 >>

was posted in this forum. 99.99% true ... but:

looking through FranceGenWeb, I found this:

ParisGenWeb:
http://pdg.beziaud.org/parisgenweb/index.php

" Liste du recensement de Paris en 1292: à cette époque, les noms de famille n'existaient pas, on ne retenait que les prénoms. Pour distinguer les personnes, on leur donnait un surnom (physique, profession), ces surnoms devinrent plus tard des noms de famille " - link gives:

"An Index to the Given Names in the 1292 Census of Paris"
http://www.sca.org/heraldry/laurel/names/paris.html

very very brief and interesting. Last names did not exist, so people were given a nickname based on:

_ their origin:

Gui le Breton
Gandouffle le lombart
Hanequin l'Alemant

_ their trade:

Salemon le Breton, mesuréeur de sel
Rollant qui guarde le cheval
Rohez la poulaillière

_ their description or family status:

Lorence la rousse
Gile la boiteuse
Perrete [une] pucèle
Rauve de Miauz, veuve

next link is for " Occupational By-Names in the 1292 Tax Role of Paris "
http://www.sca.org/heraldry/laurel/names/parisbynames.html

some interesting occupations:

Masculine / Feminine / = Meaning

fouchier / fouchiere / = priest's concubine
crieur de vin / .... / = wine price cryer for taverns
lombart/ lombarde / = banker; lender; money changer
houlier/ houliere /= low life

Cezar Gallois

KeithGallois — 10 Mar 2007 10:29:23 GMT

Hello

My family are of Hugenot descent, coming from the Charenton area. They came over to England in the late 1600's. I am trying to trace descendents in Paris and wonder if anyone could help.

Best wishes
Keith

Jean Parise et Julienne Chevrier - St. Laurent Paroisse

jlleffler — 26 Feb 2007 8:53:34 GMT

Seeking info. pertaining to Jean Parise and his wife Julienne Chevrier who lived in the archbishopric/parish of St. Laurent in Paris in the late 1600's or early 1700's. Their son, Gilles Parise, emigrated to Quebec, Canada where he married on 11-22-1734. Would love to contact other Parise researchers! Many thanks!

Je cherche la famille de Jean Parise et sa femme, Julienne Chevrier qui habitaient a Paris, dans la paroisse de St. Laurent @1670-1734. Son fils, Gilles Parise, est arrive a Quebec au Canada ou il s'epousa le 22-11-1734. Je voudrais comuniquer avec d'autres qui recherchent cette famille. Merci beaucoup!

Joni Leffler
TX

Saumier, Sommier

Richard Saumier — 29 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information on Saumier or Sommier if it exists. More over ancestors of Michel Saumier and Marguerite Barbier of Franche-Comte, France. Son Caporal Nicolas Saumier dit Lajeunesse Battailion LaSarre Infantry Division. 1756-1763. Married Marie Loiselle on February 14, 1763 Ste. Rose de Laval, Quebec, Canada.

michel/nicolas SAUMIER dit LAJEUNESSE

sergelajeunesse — 11 Feb 2007 3:21:14 GMT

I am a relative of the SAUMIER/LAJEUNESSE family. I would like to hear from anyone who might be a relative. I have a huge inventory of the family tree, and i am presently trying to expand my roots. You may reach me at serge_lajeunesse@hotmail.com. Thanks

Louisa-Babette Berthold, nee Paris 1870

marylhammond — 11 Jan 2007 11:42:14 GMT

On 1 Jul 2006 I posted the following on the BERTHOLD message board, but had no replies:
Louisa Babette BERTHOLD was born 17 Apr 1870, in Paris, was orphaned soon after, then raised by an aunt named KALLHOFER, in Munich until emigrating to USA in 1889. I seek her father's given name, her mother's given and surname, info re possibility of any siblings of either parent and maybe descendants still living.
Thank you for any ideas to find clues or answers re my elusive maternal grandmth.

Catholic Churches in Paris in 1870

marylhammond — 8 Jan 2007 5:42:28 GMT

Can a board reader suggest how I might find out which Catholic Parishes existed in or near Paris in 1870 when my g-mth was reportedly born in that area? I thank you immensely for any help in this matter.

Olivier Galais-Pheasant

PhilipMann43 — 3 Dec 2006 11:56:53 GMT

Looking for any information on Olivier Galais-Pheasant.
His name appears on a commemorative Plaque in the church of St Augustin in Paris, Arrondissement 8. The plaque is of soldiers who gave their lives during the First World War 1914-1918.

I would also like to know who his parents were and whether there is a link with Ellen Pheasant, Michel Leon Galais or Alphonse Gabriel Galais.

Grateful of any help. Thank you.

Altazin - Porche Ancestors

Milton Altazan — 3 Nov 2006 7:44:10 GMT

Would like to correspond with any Altazin or Porche family from around the Bayonne, France Area. Please email me.

Sincerely,

Milton

Gousie or Gouzy

Gabrielle Gousie — 3 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Does anyone know anything about my last name GOUSIE? I think it was GOUZY earlier. It would be very helpful. Thanks

Altazin Ancestorsin France

Milton Altazan — 1 Oct 2006 11:59:08 GMT

Would like to correspond with any Altazin in France. Please contsct me at my email address.

Malakoff cemetery records

CoffeyRoth — 23 Sep 2006 1:28:11 GMT

Can anyone direct me to reliable cemetery records in and around Malakoff? I am seeking information on Jules F.M. Lesage who reportedly died 17 December 1888 and was buried in a cemetery "close to the old walls." Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

DE SARIGNY, GOLDMANN, South Africa

ayamey0763 — 13 Mar 2005 8:08:17 GMT

I am continuing my quest for information about Louis
GOLDMANN who retired to Frankfurt in Germany after
having been involved in the running of the
Burghersdorp branch of the MOSENTHAL business, as well
as being a business associate of my relative Henry
BERGMANN(1831-66) in Aliwal North.

Louis came to South Africa from somewhere in Germany.
I would like to know exactly where he came from!

I have had another look at Richard GOLDMANN's
autobiographical work, "A South African remembers",
and have gleaned the following information (Richard
was born 1861 in Burghersdorp):

1. His father, whose name is not given in the book,
left "eastern Germany" in 1848 and,at the suggestion
of relatives and their connections, went out to South
Africa to engage in mercantile business in
Burghersdorp.

2. His family left Burghersdorp in 1876, and went to
settle in Breslau in for a few years before moving to
Freiburg in the Black Forest.

3. Richard had a sister Alice and brothers Edwin,
Charles Sydney and Alfred. Edwin was a famous doctor
in Freiburg, and helped to discover the blood/brain
barrier.

4. Richard married the widow of the Count de SARIGNY
in about 1907. He had met the Count and his wife many
years earlier, in 1887, in Middelburg in the Cape (he
had relatives who lived in Middelburg - probably the
FRIEDLANDER family from Beuthen/Breslau.)

I am still puzzled as to the name of Richard's father.
(I suspect that Richard was not a child of Louis as it
is known that Louis had a daughter Johanna who is not
mentioned in Richard's book.)

I would be very pleased to hear from anyone who has
any information about the various GOLDMANN s of
Burghersdorp. Any information about the De Sarigny
family would also help satisfy my curiosity!

Adam Yamey, London, UK<adamandlopa@yahoo.co.uk>

Mrs.SARONI

icopisky — 12 Jun 2006 8:55:37 GMT

I'm looking for obit of first wife of Henry SARONI. I don't know her name but her surname was HERZ and was sister of Joseph Herz from Cook county, Illinois, She died in Paris 22 September maybe of year 1891. Someone can help me to find this article or other information?Thanks

Help locating birth of Charles Louis LeFevre born abt. 1763/4

twgerber — 16 Apr 2006 12:35:27 GMT

I found my ancestor living in Seltz France where he was married and died. His death record says he was born in Paris.

He was born in 1763/4.

His parents were Charles Nicolas LeFevre and Catherina Perard(?).

Does anyone have access to birth records that could do a lookup for me?

Thank You/Merci!

family tree

Peggy Voss — 12 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am in search of any information regarding the family history of Zeno Casavan from Red lake Falls, MN He was married to Margaret Casavan (Ford). I would like to trace this name back to the origin of which it came. If you could help, please send me any information concerning this name.

My mothers name is Varuna Boutain(Casavna) the oldest daughter of Zeno and Margaret.
Thank-you

Sarchet Family

M.Barnett — 25 Mar 2006 8:34:54 GMT

I am trying to trace my ancestors the Sarchet Family, before they moved to Guernsey from France their name may have been De Souchet or similar can anyone help please.

French equivalent of census records

pamski2 — 26 Feb 2006 4:15:58 GMT

I am looking for information on what records are available in France that would be like the American/British census records. I am looking at the time from 1850 - 1880. Is there some kind of records in France where the households would be listed with names and ages?

Burdick?

pamski2 — 14 Mar 2006 12:10:43 GMT

I am traveling to Paris this summer and thought I would add some research while there. According to my Great Grandfather's death certificate he was born May 13, 1855 near Paris, France. Does anyone know if they kept track of all births during this year or was it a hit & miss registration.

Mouatt family..

maureneka — 11 Dec 2004 3:00:37 GMT

My maiden name was Mouatt. I am trying to trace the origins of this name. This surname has been long established in Scotland and in parts of England, but I gather there are Mouatts living in Paris (73rd/90th arrondisments?). I would be pleased to hear from them. Mon francais et ne bon pas, je suis desolu.

Julia Bonnafoux

Gérard Philippe — 12 Jan 2006 1:27:14 GMT

Recherche plus d'information sur les parents de Julia Bonnafoux, père Jean-Baptiste Bonnafoux mariè à Modeste Bertrand (Massy)

Merci

Brigstocke, Paris

Veronique — 14 Mar 2006 10:16:23 GMT

I am researching the family, Brigstocke, who although Scottish/English may have lived in Paris between 1910 and 1925. How do I find out if their children were born there?

Parents of Anne Francoise Roland

KenRoy90 — 10 Jan 2006 10:49:28 GMT

I am seeking primary information on the family of Anne Francoise Roland, b. about 1700, St. Germain, L'Aurerois Parish, Paris, France. Her parents were, Jean Baptiste Ambroise Roland and Jeanne Catherine Lucas. She was sent to La Salpetriere, in 1719, I would like any information on her life before this date, did her mother died while she was young and did she have a stepmother, and did she have any brothers and sisters.

Merci

research Françoise Bickard - born / né 17 March / Mars 1822

Rex Bavousett — 12 Nov 2005 2:19:53 GMT

Looking for information
l'information de researchi

Françoise Bickard

born / né: 17 March / Mars 1822
in / en Paris, Ile de France region
She married "Étienne Bavouzet" and then sailed to America in June, 1847 with her husband and daughter Philoména.
marié "Étienne Bavouzet" et est allé en Amérique en 1847 avec son mari et fille Philoména

Missing Family Members

crvwouts — 29 May 2002 1:41:04 GMT

I am looking for my sister-in-law. Her name is Renee Armand Gautier. She married George Gautier around 1940's-1950's.
Last known address, in 1975, was Mayenne or Laval, France.

I am also looking for my deceased mother-in-law's sister. Her name is Henrietta or Harriet Hatt. Their father was Emil Hatt.
Last known address was Mayenne,France.

Anyone with information about my in-law's would be highly appreciated. My husband's name is Christian Roger Wouters, born 2/10/48 in Paris, France.

"FILLE du ROI"

P_Lavato — 30 Dec 2002 3:40:07 GMT

I have recently discovered that I am descended from this lady who was born in PARIS, probably in the 1650s. She came to CANADA as a FILLE du ROI, sent by LOUIS XIV to marry a settler & thus help populate "NEW FRANCE". I know these girls were orphans, or widows, but I wonder is there any way to find out more about her & her family? She married my
ancestor, ANTOINE CAILLE in LAPRAIRIE,QUEBEC, CANADA about 1674.

Searching for Fradin ancestors

Judith Stones — 1 Aug 2005 7:41:36 GMT

I'm looking for relatives of Louis Marie-Anne Fradin, who left Paris around 1870 and settled in London as a hairdresser. His father was Louis Hippolyte Fradin, who may have been a saddler or upholsterer in the Boulevard des Batignoles area.

BRAUD of Fontainebleau

donnamendes57 — 13 Sep 2006 3:50:15 GMT

Hello,
I hope this is the right region for Fontainebleau. If so, is there anyone who can tell me where to look for a will for my ancestor Andre Braud, who died in Fontainebleau in 1888?
Any help is much appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Donna
in The Netherlands

FOUND MY SISTER

MARIEANGE DOBRESK — 11 Jun 2005 5:54:38 GMT

I FOUND MY SISTER MYRIAM ROYER, AND THE REST OF MY FAMILY. THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO TRIED TO HELP ME. I AM TRULY GRATEFUL. I SPOKE O HER RECENTLY, AND HAVE EXCHANGED PHOTOS WITH OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. THE INTERNET IS AN AMAZING TOOL. AU REVOIR!!

LASSAUVAJUE Famillie

Georges Mendoza — 26 Apr 2005 10:00:48 GMT

Usted puede encontrar bastante informacion de esta familia, visitando la pagina web: Geneanet.org.

You can find a lot information related to Lassauvajue family, visiting this web site: Geneanet.org.

Vous pouvez trouver beaucoup l'information liée à la famille de Lassauvajue, visitant ce site Web : Geneanet.org.

fanning/bavouset

Marlene Shirey — 27 Jul 2004 2:12:13 GMT

Mamie---please email me as I have some info on my family for you and would like to know what you have on the bavouset family---I can send pics----thanks

Marlene

Ancestors

ToniEvans67 — 14 Jun 2002 9:57:37 GMT

Paris

de Sarigny or Barrois de Sarigny ancestors

sandi1859 — 20 Oct 2004 2:21:58 GMT

Ancestors of Marcel, Victor, Rene & Denis Barrois de Sarigny

Searching for my sister, Myriam Royer

Marieange Dobresk — 12 Mar 2005 8:27:00 GMT

I am looking for my sister, Myriam Royer, born June 13,1958, in Lardy France to her mother, Claude France Royer. Her grandparents were August and France Dumay, and they used to live at 16 rue de la Honville, Lardy, Seine et Oise, France. If anyone knows her, please have her email me at marieange96067@hotmail.com. I am eager to speak to her and tell her how much I love and miss her. We left France around 1965 or 1966, and Myriam was left behind. The last letter I received from her was in 1986 or 1987.

brief descendancy summary VALOIS, BOYVAL,BOIVAL

@@RValois368@aol.com — 12 Dec 2005 7:24:56 GMT

PELLARD

DerekNutt — 28 Feb 2005 2:43:32 GMT

Bonjour/Hello:

I am searching for descendants of the PELLARD family of Paris and Seine-et-Marne. I am related to them. I would like to exchange information and photographs, if available.

Je recherche des descendants de la famille de PELLARD de Paris et Seine-et-Marne. Je suis lié à eux. Je voudrais échanger l'information et des photographies, si disponible.

Emile (onebgon@yahoo.com)

Town Hall address

starkers1 — 25 Feb 2005 5:54:35 GMT

Can somebody please tell me if the Region, Ile-de-France, has a central Town Hall and, if so, the address?
If not, does anybody have the address for the Town Hall at
Seine-et-Marne (77)?
Sue

Surnames: DORVILLE, NEYROUD AND CHAMBOUR

Wendygirl — 17 Feb 2005 6:44:45 GMT

Bonjour,

I wish to locate the families in France of my great-grandparents, who came to the US possibly in the early 1870's. Any assistance will be appreciated.

My great-grandfather CHARLES ERNEST DORVILLE was born in France in 1851. He died 08 Nov 1878 in New Orleans, Louisiana USA of yellow fever - only 27 years of age.
His death certificate states he was a "native of Paris, France."

His wife was MARIE JOSEPHINE NEYROUD, born 1855, possibly in Lyon, France. She died 1910 in Mississippi USA.

They married 09 Jan 1875 in New Orleans, Louisiana USA.

Their marriage certificate lists her surname as NEYROUD, however, the copy of their son' s baptismal lists it as CHAMBOUR. I feel this is the same person and perhaps the person transcribing the baptismal copy made a mistake or CHAMBOUR is actually a part of her name, also.

Their son, my grandfather, was JOSEPH LOUIS DORVILLE, born 24 Oct 1875 in Opelousas, Louisiana USA. There was possibly one other child, MARTIN PAUL DORVILLE, who died at age 1.

I am beginning to study French (again, after many years), and hopefully someday will be able to correspond in that language with my French cousins - if and when we make contact.

Merci,
Doris Dorville Davis

gerald noel casavant

pcazze — 8 Dec 2004 4:27:24 GMT

hello jeannine ! i would like to hear from you about my dad.i just looked here on a lark and was surprised to find this info.you can reach me at pcazze@aol.com.i also sent you a email thru the web take care paul g casavant

Searching for family tree of Gerald Casavant born in Montreal 1905

pollitts — 16 Dec 2001 5:04:41 GMT

Searching for information regarding Gerald Noel Casavant, born in Montreal 1905. His mother died giving birth to the last Casavant. I'm not clear if she was giving birth to Gerald or to the next sibbling. Gerald was the youngest of 13. He had a sister Relnoud and another, Diane, that I am aware of. He seems to have had a first wife in Florida and a second wife in California. Barbara Albrecht, my mother, the second wife. During this marriage he had two children Denise and Gerald Paul born in San Francisco. Relound and her husband George lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Gerald died 1977 in Florida. Any information would be greatly informative.

Research in French Army Archives at Chateau de Vincennes

Sue Thomson — 5 Nov 2004 10:03:42 GMT

Can anyone suggest a researcher to check a record in the French Army Archives (Service historique de l'armee de terre) at Chateau de Vincennes, Paris? I am researching a Polish officer in Napoleon's army who was captured by the British army in Calabria in 1806 and was a parole prisoner in England and Scotland until 1814. Sue Thomson.

Boulevart Bonne Nouvelle

Tamera32 — 21 Feb 2006 2:50:58 GMT

Hello,
I have several photographs of my great grandmother and family from a Paris studio called "Bacard Fils" from 1878. The address on the back is 31 Boulevart Bonne Nouvelle, Paris.
It says also "En face le Teatre du Gymnase".
Does anyone know where this was located in Paris? Which arrondissement?
Surnames involved are GAUDEFROY and CADITH.
Thank you for helping.
Tammy

Philippe Danjean

jwaissullivan — 3 Sep 2004 12:40:25 GMT

Does anyone have information regarding Philippe Danjean married to Jeanne Claude Courcenet? He was born in Tavaux 39, France around 1772. I do not know when he passed away or if he had any children. You may reply in French or English.
Thank-you,
Jeanine

Re: Ralph Laverne Colbert

CraigColbert62 — 24 Sep 2004 1:50:42 GMT

Looking for infomation on this Frenchman who lived in Paris and immigrated to the United States probably around 1900-1910..

etherington's of Paris

maz — 30 Aug 2004 12:20:51 GMT

hi
was wondering if some kind person could help me find information on Charles Price Etherington born in Paris in 1865.
i know he became a british citizen and married in Lambeth England in 1897 to Mary Amos.
Would love to know more about his family from France.
i have a little more information about his children.
hope someone can help me
thanks in anticipation
maz

Jacques Lessard and Marie Herson ancestry 1600's

ronlessor — 8 Sep 2004 1:20:21 GMT

Bonjour

My name is Ronald Charles Lessor. I am a direct descendent of JL and MH.

Does any one out there have any info on their ancestry?

Regards,

Ron Lessor

Central Ontario, Canada

Etienne Pasquier ancestors

Frances Rossi — 11 Jul 2003 11:11:36 GMT

We are looking for a link between Etienne Pasquier, born in 1595, Issay (Poitou) and the earlier scholor, Etienne Pasquier, born in 1529.
Does anyone know the parents of Etienne Pasquier from Issay? Does anyone have records of Theodore Pasquier, or of Nicholas Pasquier?

Frances Rossi

theodule blond

radar2003 — 15 Aug 2004 6:15:16 GMT

I am looking for information on Theodule Blond born oct 04/1830 Crillon Oise France married Julie Bizard thanks dennis

theodule blond

radar2003 — 15 Aug 2004 5:39:27 GMT

I am looking for information on Theodule Blond born oct 04/1830 Crillon Oise france married Julis Bizard thanks dennis

Augustine Gustave Odille

RalphChick — 24 Jun 2005 3:21:20 GMT

My grandfather, Augustine Gustave Odille was born in Paris, France about 1882. His family ran a Photograph Studio. He immigrated to the USA about 1893 with his brother. I would like to find out more about our family in France. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You, Ralph Chick

Les Famille Refault, Reffault, Refaut, Reffaut

Bobrefault — 31 Jul 2004 9:36:33 GMT

la traduction suit en français (translation follows in French)

My great grandfather George Albert Refault was born in Paris in 1843. The birth record was apparently destroyed in the Paris Archives fire of 1872. Without knowing the District in which the birth took place it appears to be almost impossible to find the birth entry, and thus his parents.

The family name Refault together with the alternatative spelling is found (so far) in BMD Events (Actes) between 1597 and 1868 distributed in a number of Départements in France. Most of the Actes took place in Cher (18), Indre (36), Indre-et-Loir (37) and Loiret (45). These areas are collectively known as Centre.

I haven't, so far, been able to tie any of these apparent ancestors back to my great grandfather.

Is anyone able to assist?

Bob Refault
Hampshire, England
===
Mon arrière-grand-père George Albert Refault a été soutenu à Paris en 1843. Le disque de naissance a été apparemment détruit dans le feu d'archives de Paris de 1872. Sans savoir la zone dans laquelle la naissance a eu lieu il semble être presque impossible de trouver l'entrée de naissance et ainsi ses parents.

Le nom de famille Refault ainsi que l'épellation alternatative est trouvé (jusqu'ici) dans des événements de BMD (Actes) entre 1597 et 1868 distribués dans un certain nombre de Départements en France. La majeure partie de l'Actes a eu lieu dans Cher (18), Indre (36), Indre-et-Loir (37) et Loiret (45). Ces secteurs sont collectivement connus comme centre.

Je n'ai jusqu'ici pu attacher aucun de ces ancêtres apparents de nouveau à mon grand grand-père.

Est-ce que n'importe qui peut aider ?

Bob Refault,
Hampshire, Angleterre

Bavouset / Bavouzet (Stephen or George) Search (Name Spelling ??)

RexBavousett — 5 Mar 2006 8:43:15 GMT

Searching for links in Centre and Paris region of France to Bavouset or Bavouzet family names. My GG Grandfather Stephen Bavouset (b. 1820) and his brother George (b. 1817) came from France. We believe that Stephen was born in Paris. His wife was Francis (Spelling?) and they had a daughter named Phelamene (Spelling?).
Thanks for any leads or ideas.

Mailloux/Donnelly

idunno150 — 24 Jul 2004 10:43:04 GMT

Great Grandfather: Great Grandmother
John Donnelly Lydia Mailloux
their daugher Evelyn
Grandmother: Grandfather:
Evelyn Donnelly Edward C. Howley
their daughter: their son:
Georgia Howley John C. Howley

Looking for ancestors on both sides.

Archambault

Helen Donnelly — 1 Aug 2001 6:20:19 GMT

My great-grandmother was Hermenegilde (various spellings on that) Archambault. Born 9/16/1831 in Lacadie, Montreal. Married Leon Mailloux around 1848. Her death certificate lists her parents as Laurent Archambault and Laurencine Denean Arch. We have no other information about her parents or siblings. Would be grateful for any information or hints for searching. Thanks

Port of departure in 1880

pat — 21 Jun 2004 2:16:10 GMT

What would have been the most likely port of departure from Paris to New York City in 1880?
Pat

family

sweetP67 — 17 Jul 2004 5:14:20 GMT

My name is Franchesca Lorraine de Bonneville Dempster
maiden name deBonneville, Family line traces to de Bonneville, Hubbe, and Von Schilden, Please help me trace my roots.
I want to know my heritage to pass on to my son.