Berard - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Decendants of George A. Berard

pizon801 — 2009-10-10 13:55:43Z

We are looking for any family of George A. Berard. He was born in or around 1910 in Massachusetts, and lived in Orange County, California in and around 1940. His fathers name may have been Omar or Omer. George also may have been a carpenter and held an address in Santa Ana. Michigan Berards are looking for this information.

Re: amedee berard

pyleblanc — 2009-09-01 19:54:59Z

Hello,

I am descendent of Amedee Berard. My grandmother was Bertha Berard, daughter of Amedee Berard and Leontine. Bertha was married to Vincent Dupuis, then divorced and married August Thibodeaux.There are 4 daughters from these unions. 3 with Vincent( all deceased) and 1 with August (Deceased also). We know nothing of Bertha except she died shortly after childbirth with her 4th child. I have not been able to locate her grave. I believe it may be in Breaux Bridge or Cecilia, La. But ??.
Amedee had 5 children that I know of. I have his birth date as 1850. Children: Bella, Bertha, Ella, Agnes, Londa, Armand Peter ( prob adopted child) and Norbert Latiolais Hired hand. My mother (Anita Dupuis)and her two sisters are also on that census. You may contact me at pyleblanc@cox.net

Re: Berard of Vermont

pete_lodge — 2009-06-10 20:52:06Z

Glad this was of help...contact me off the list

Janice
pete.lodge@xtra.co.nz

Re: Berard of Vermont

martabeaudry1 — 2009-06-10 20:38:53Z

Thank you so much for this info- huge help!! I would love to get into contact with the researcher. I believe my Beaudry line intertwines with this line, according to the info you sent me. I think that John Berard and John Baptiste Beaudry had the same mother. John Beaudry was a cousin to Francis X Osteyee (second husband to Leonore), and there are two other marriages between Beaudry and Osteyee families.

Thank you!

Re: Berard of Vermont

pete_lodge — 2009-06-10 20:03:43Z

Here is your line......Jean/John Berard was named Chrysologue Pierre John BERARD and Lenora was Lenora Foisy/Frenière;

Descendants of Joseph Foisy/Frenière

1 Joseph FOISY/FRENIÈRE Sex: Male

.. +Catherine PATENAUDE Sex: Female

...... 2 [1] Françoise Eléonore FOISY/FRENIÈRE Born: Abt. 1806 in Canada Sex: Female

.......... +Chrysologue Pierre John BERARD Born: December 04, 1804 in St-Mathias, PQ Baptism: December 04, 1804 St-Mathias, PQ Married: July 11, 1826 in Ste-Marie-de-Monnoir, PQ Died: Bet. 1860 - October 05 1877 Father: Joseph BERARD Mother: Marie TÉTRAULT Sex: Male

.............. 3 Joseph BERARD/BARROW Born: October 05, 1828 in Mariéville, PQ Baptism: October 05, 1828 Mariéville, PQ Sex: Male

.................. +Mary ? Born: Abt. 1831 in Vermont, USA Sex: Female

...................... 4 Mary J BERARD/BARROW Born: Abt. May 1850 in Vermont, USA Sex: Female

...................... 4 Marilla BERARD/BARROW Born: Abt. 1851 in Vermont, USA Sex: Female

...................... 4 William BERARD/BARROW Born: Abt. 1853 in Vermont, USA Sex: Male

...................... 4 Olive BERARD/BARROW Born: Abt. 1855 in Vermont, USA Sex: Female

...................... 4 Alice BERARD/BARROW Born: Abt. 1855 in Vermont, USA Sex: Female

...................... 4 George BERARD/BARROW Born: Abt. 1859 in Vermont, USA Sex: Male

.............. 3 Virginie BERARD Born: September 16, 1830 in Mariéville, PQ Sex: Female

.............. 3 Euphrosine BERARD Born: May 20, 1833 in Mariéville, PQ Sex: Female

.................. +Edouard BERUBÉ Married: September 12, 1854 in Burlington, VT, USA Father: Flugence BÉRUBÉ Mother: Marie BERTRAND Sex: Male

.............. 3 Nôel Newell BERARD/BARROWS Born: February 07, 1836 in Mariéville, PQ Baptism: February 08, 1836 Mariéville, PQ Sex: Male

.................. +Sarah ? Born: Abt. 1842 in Virginia, USA Sex: Female

...................... 4 Edward H BERARD/BARROWS Born: Abt. 1862 in Wisconsin, USA Sex: Male

...................... 4 Amelia BERARD/BARROWS Born: March 04, 1871 in Colchester, VT, USA Sex: Female

.......................... +Lincoln WAGGONER Sex: Male

...................... 4 May BERARD/BARROWS Born: Abt. 1878 in Wisconsin, USA Sex: Female

.............. 3 Ambrose BERARD Born: Abt. 1842 in Vermont, USA Sex: Male

...... *2nd Husband of [1] Françoise Eléonore FOISY/FRENIÈRE:

.......... +François OSTIGUY Married: October 05, 1877 in Colchester, VT, USA, Sex: Male

This information comes from another researcher, I can put you in touch with her if you are interested.

Re: Berard of Vermont

pete_lodge — 2009-06-10 09:35:50Z

The 1850 US census shows John and Lenora at Colchester with children, Newell aged 14 born Canada and Ambrose aged 8 born Vermont. Both John and Leonora born Canada. The family is recorded as "Borrow" which isn't unsual.

In 1870 Lenora is listed as "Celinda Berard" and she is living in the household of Damien and Maria Cormier, Maria is aged 17 and born in VT...this looks like the Maria you mention.

The name "Osteyee" is also found as Ostilly, Ostiguy etc..

Janice

Berard of Vermont

martabeaudry — 2009-06-10 05:16:52Z

I am researching John Berard of Colchester, Vermont. I found a will for John dated in 1869. His wife is Leonore (I don't know her maiden name). According to her will in same town in 1884 she married Francis Osteyee. That is where I come in. Her will says she had a daughter named Maria Barrow who took care of her for 5 years and had 4 more children. I would like to find out any info on this person and family. Anyone have any info? Thanks.

Re: Berard's of Louisiana

Cajun_Disciple — 2009-05-13 22:31:13Z

Michael,
My grandmother is the daughter of Louis Berard, son of Felix, son of Alexandre Sully Berard. She grew up around the Loreauville / St. Martinville area. Louis was a farmer. Feel free to email me, perhaps we can help each other our and compare notes. jeremydugas84@yahoo.com

Francois Berard and Pepins of NE

PaulaMc3103 — 2009-04-23 19:51:38Z

I have Francois Berard born abt 1863 and immigrated to
USA from Canada in 1883 according to 1900 US Census.
Francois notes he married in abt 1886. His wife is listed
as Amelia (Pepin) b 1864 Canada.

I know that this particular branch of Pepins were found
in Somersworth, NH (aka Great Falls). Amelia Pepin Berard
can also be found with the names of Mary Louise, Mary L.,
Lumina and/or Marie.

Any information pertinent to this Berard connection will be greatly appreciated.

I have found that many Berards live in the area of Berwick, ME and walked "over the bridge" to be employed in the mills of Somersworth,NH --- Any thoughts on this?

Thank you.

Berard's of Louisiana

MichaelBerard58 — 2009-04-13 18:55:34Z

This is the start of the BERARD's in Louisiana

1 Jean Baptiste Berard I's b: Abt 1737 in Dauphine, France d: October 07, 1821 in St. Martinville, LA
.. +Anne Henriette Broussard b: Abt 1743 in Pisiquad d: November 16, 1820 m: Abt 1767 in St. Martinville, LA Father: Alexandre Broussard Mother: Marguerite Thibodeaux

I would like to share my story that was passed down to me: There were seven Berard brothers that came from Grenoble, France. With four stayed in the Rhode Island area, and the other three going on to a French Fort around St. Paul, Minn. With one going down the Mississippi River to New Orleans and received Spanish grant ?? for land in St. Martinville La. Around 1757
I have the follow Grandfathers done and most of there bro/sis.I'm now try on there kids. Is there any one out there that can work with me.
Jean Baptists Berard I Grenoble, France, Jean Baptists Berard II, Jean Baptists Berard III, Alexandra Sully Berard, Joseph Adhemar Berard, Joseph Zachery Berard and Lloyd Jean Berard Sr. all of St. Martinville, Louisiana

Re: Berard Family of the North

MichaelBerard58 — 2009-04-13 15:12:12Z

In reply to what Cathy said!

I'm trying to trace my ancestry. Unfortunately, my family is from Montreal and Rhode Island. However, I would like to share a story that was passed to me by my Uncle, Jean Paul Berard. He told me that four Berard brothers came from France. One stayed in Rhode Island, and the other three went onto Canada. I do not know the year. Luckily my Uncle is still alive so maybe I should ask more. There are also rumors that one branch of the family sold slaves. Do any of this sound familiar?
Cathy Berard Lambert

Cathy
Here’s addition to your story.
I would like to share my story that was passed down to me: There were seven Berard brothers that came from Grenoble, France. With four stayed in the Rhode Island area?? as to from there,and the other three going on to a French Fort around St. Paul, Minn. With one going down the Mississippi River to New Orleans and received Spanish grant for land in St. Martinville La.area. Around 1757
The one to go down the river was Jean Baptists Berard I.of Grenoble, France, (Son) Jean Baptists Berard II, (Grand Son) Jean Baptists Berard III, (Great Grand Son) Alexandra Sully Berard, (Great Great Grand Son) Joseph Adhemar Berard, (Great Great Great Son)Joseph Zachery Berard and (Great Great Great Great Son)Lloyd Jean Berard Sr. all of St. Martinville, Louisiana

Michael J. Berard
(Great Great Great Great Great Son)

Re: Berards of Northern Wisconsin

daveberard1 — 2009-01-10 18:42:46Z

Mariette (Antoine),
While your reply to my inquiry mentioned Bill, I am responding, though I am probably not the person you were trying to contact.

I was trying to contact individuals who have information on the family of Lucien and Adeline (Barette) Berard of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin (the Berards of Northern Wisconsin). Lucien and and Adeline were from St. Barthelemy, Bertier County, Quebec and were born about 1820. They had 10 children, 7 sons and 3 daughters that grew up in Wisconsin. Information provided by researchers at the Launaudiere GenWeb indicated ancestors of Gabriel Berard-dit-Lepine born 1681 and a Gabriel Berard-de-Lespine born 1644.

I have extensive information regarding my Wisconsin ancestors, and would like to find someone who could help identify individuals in family photos dating from the early 1900s.
Thank you,
David Berard

Re: Berards of Northern Wisconsin

ANTOINE — 2009-01-09 20:30:16Z

Hi!
Bill, remember me, Mariette Parson(nee Berard). You drove down here to Winnipeg with your wife and visited with me. Nice to find you. Write me a line.
Here is my e-mail: par932@shaw.ca
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Mariette

Re: Frank Berard

ANTOINE — 2009-01-09 20:24:38Z

Hi!
I have the information that you are looking for and would be only too glad to share info with you. Write to me direct. Here is my e-mail: par932@shaw.ca
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Mariette Parsons (nee Berard)

Jean Bptiste Berard of St. Martinville, Louisiana

k_courts — 2008-10-11 23:40:15Z

Jean Baptiste Berard, who came to the Attakapas area or St. Martinville area circa 1760 and built a home in the town of St. Martinville, presently known as the Castillo Hotel, and Jean Baptiste Berard was married to Ann Broussard, who was a Acadian ancestry and they were the parents of several children, one of whom, Christine Berard was the wife of Agricole Fuselier de la Clair and a son, Achille Berard, was the husband of Hortense Boutte, and Jean Baptiste Berard owned a large plantation, which comprises a portion of the present day town of St. Martinville, where the St. Martin Parish Courthouse is presently located and the Southern end of the town of St. Martinville, the part of the town that you past as you enter the town of St. Martinville from New Iberia. In the early 1770's when violence was begin waged between the CAttle barons of the Attakapas area, who let their large herds of cattle roam around the praries of Attakapas unattended and many cattle became wild due to this practice. Following the exile and resettlement of the Acadians in the Attakapas area, many of the Cattle barons absorbed many of the herds of cattle that were domesticated and belonged to the newly arrived Acadians. Of course, there was a public outcry which led to the then Louisiana Governor Alexanderjo O'Reily requiring the construction of fences, the restriction of movement of the herds of cattle, and the periodic slaughtering of wild cattle. The wealthy Flammand brothers, who also had the surname of Grevemberg, and were owners of many of the wild cattle roaming the praries of Attakapas, convinced the postponement of slaughering of the stray cattle, this was the root cause where the Acaidans were led by Jean Baptiste Berard and Claude Boutt, who was also a Frenchman, to slaughter a significant number of the wild livestock and as a result of this action, the Flammand brothers whose surname was Grevemberg demanded that the Commandment Alexander DeClouet of the Post of Attakapas place the ringleaders in jal. This action led Jean Baptiste Berard to be interrogated in the death of Jospeh Broussard on August 19, 1774

Prior to coming to St. Martinville, Louisiana or the ATtakapas area, Jean Baptiste Berard was a merchant in St. Louis.
It is very possible that Jean Baptiste Berard, who was a native of the Dauphine area of France and came to Louisiana was a relative or a close friend of Edouard Andre Masse' who was also a native of the Dauphine area and it is rumored that Masse' gave Jean Baptiste Berard his plantation lands in St. Martinville from lands that Edouard Andre Masse' had received in a French land grant.

BERARD Ruth POWELL 1914 1967

t42swisher_dencotx — 2008-10-08 01:23:43Z

BERARD Ruth POWELL 1914 1967

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Swisher Cemetery, Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 196,525 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

BERARD Louis Anthony Chief 1905 1969

t42swisher_dencotx — 2008-10-08 01:23:32Z

BERARD Louis Anthony Chief 1905 1969

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Swisher Cemetery, Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 196,525 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Re: Frank Berard

shack65 — 2008-08-25 01:08:39Z

Thank you for the information. I have a tombstone transcription from Rhode Island that that shows:
ST JAMES CEMETERY, LINCOLN, OLD RIVER ROAD
BERARD, FRANCOIS 1881-1926
BERARD, LOUISA (CHOQUETTE) 1883- 25 MAR 1964

The birth date seems off but some of the other information matches. I suspect I'll need to check the death certificate next. thank you.

Re: Joseph Leon Berard, married to Pamelia Coutu

jellylava — 2008-07-10 22:50:09Z

I looked for the daughter you mentioned and didn't find any mention in the B M S 2 0 0 0.

I did find a son, Joseph Philippe Arthur, born 18 Mar, 1921 and baptised the next day at Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation, Shawinigan-Sud, St-Maurice County, Québec.

Parents shown as Joseph Bérard and Parmélia Coutu. Godparents were Arthur Laplante and Marie-Jeanne Harnois.

Unfortunately Philippe Arthur died Aug 1, 1921 and was buried the following day.

The fact that I didn't find a daughter doesn't mean there wasn't one, just that she doesn't seem to have been born/bapt in one of the parishes which submitted data for the B M S 2 0 0 0.

Which parishes do you know about that this daughter might have been born in?

Re: African-American Berard Ancestors

TerryWalker1982 — 2008-06-29 17:11:56Z

My great-grandmother was Herminia Berard-New Iberia,LA
Possible connection.

Re: berard family in louisiana

TerryWalker1982 — 2008-06-29 16:57:22Z

Norbert, I to am searching for "Berard" family. Can you tell me if your Grandpa, Andrew, had a wife and if so what was her name?

Thanks

Re: Louis BERARD m. Alphonsine CAMPAGNARD bef 1886

MoniqueBarlow84 — 2008-07-29 17:11:02Z

Hello cousin, yes I have Louis BERARD Junior (son of Louis Senior and Marcelline Chatillon dit Godin) married: 22 April 1884 in Grand Calumet (Sainte Anne or L'Île-du-Grand-Callumet), Pontiac County, Québec Canada to Euphrosine or Alphonsine CHAMAILLARD (Campagnard)(daughter of Benjamin & Antoinette Robillard)we know they are native but don't know which tribe they are with. Do you have any more information on this?? Please contact me at kodi_low@yahoo.ca for more information

Re: Frank Berard

joyness1 — 2008-08-16 20:05:22Z

Name: Frank Berard
Titles:
Residence: Worcester city, Worcester, Massachusetts
Birth date: May 1883
Birth place: Massachusetts
Relationship to head-of-household: Son
Spouse name:
Spouse titles:
Spouse birth place:
Father name: Jr* Berard
Father titles:
Father birth place: Canada Fr
Mother name: Celenore Berard
Mother titles:
Mother birth place: Canada Fr
Race or color (expanded): White
Head-of-household name: Jr* Berard
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Years married:
Estimated marriage year:
Mother how many children:
Number living children:
Immigration year:
Enumeration district: 1760
Sheet number and letter: 14B
Household id: 318
Reference number: 66
GSU film number: 1240697
Image number: 00538
Collection: 1900 United States Census

Name: Jr* Berard
Titles:
Residence: Worcester city, Worcester, Massachusetts
Birth date: Aug 1851
Birth place: Canada Fr
Relationship to head-of-household: Self
Spouse name: Celenore Berard [Born Jan 1848 Canada Fr]
Spouse titles:
Spouse birth place: Canada Fr
Father name:
Father titles:
Father birth place: Canada Fr
Mother name:
Mother titles:
Mother birth place: Canada Fr
Race or color (expanded): White
Head-of-household name:
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
Years married: 27
Estimated marriage year: 1873
Mother how many children:
Number living children:
Immigration year: 1882
Enumeration district: 1760
Sheet number and letter: 14B
Household id: 318
Reference number: 62
GSU film number: 1240697
Image number: 00538
Collection: 1900 United States Census
CHILDREN: Philip J., Antignette and Frank.

Chris

Re: BERARD TURRET (TOWER) - French Archives

travelrus444 — 2008-04-21 12:53:34Z

We took a train right from the Airport in Paris to Loirre Valley spent one night, then drove the Chateuas for a day and took an overnight train that took us into Carcassone.

Re: Early Berard History... Need Help... S'il vous plait!

nite_owwl — 2008-04-20 22:02:13Z

Thanks for the tip about looking for the Berards in Renoir's work. I'll definitely try that!!
Does anyone know of any books about the Berards at all? I don't care which language they are published in as I can read both French and English.

Regards,

Shannon

Re: BERARD TURRET (TOWER) - French Archives

nite_owwl — 2008-04-20 21:57:28Z

Thanks for posting the information about Berard Turret in Carcassonne, France. Does anyone know if there are any historical buildings or places that relate to the Berard family in Le Mans, France?

Also, does anyone have any tips for how to get from Paris to Carcassonne? I'm planning on going on a trip to Europe this summer and adding a few extra days in France (so I can do some family research as well as use my ill used second language).

Regards,

Shannon

Re: Gabriel BERARD, Chateau-du-Loire (France)

nite_owwl — 2008-03-24 06:33:07Z

Sue,

I noticed that you posted this message in 2003. How did your trip go? Did you find what you were hoping to find?
Do you know of any local churches in the area that are still there and would've been attended by our Berard ancestors?

Regards,

Shannon

Re: BERARD Ancestor- Chateau du Loir and Carcassonne

nite_owwl — 2008-03-24 06:30:25Z

Hi Lorna,

Do you by chance have any photos of your trip that you might be able to post online? I'm also interested in travelling to France to walk in the shadows of my Berard ancestors. How easy is it to reach the areas listed above?

Regards,

Shannon

Re: Francois Xavier Berard

nite_owwl — 2008-03-24 06:22:49Z

What year do you have the above individual being born? Is he the son of Gabriel Berard-Lepine and Genevieve Hayot?

Regards,

Shannon

Re: Ontario Berards

nite_owwl — 2008-03-24 06:16:04Z

Hi Catherine,

What information do you have for Joseph Berard? Do you know who his parents/siblings are?

The reason I ask is that I do have some Berards that did move to Ontario on my family tree.

Regards,

Shannon

Re: GABRIEL BERARD EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY AT REPLICA OF MIRAMICHI TRADING POST IN NEW BRUNSWICK.

nite_owwl — 2008-03-24 02:39:08Z

Hi Joe,

Is the exhibit a permanent exhibit or is it just on for a few months? I'd be interested in going to the museum and seeing it in person.

Shannon

Joseph Leon Berard, married to Pamelia Coutu

aharnois1 — 2008-07-10 19:53:13Z

Pamelia was my grandmother. She married Joseph Leon Berard after my grandfather (Philippe Harnois) died. I believe that Joseph and Pamelia may have had a daughter who later became a Catholic nun in Canada. She is my father's half sister, and I am looking for information on her. I do not know her name.

Pamelia and Joseph were married on Sep 30, 1918.

I would appreciate any information. Please contact me at aharnois@twcny.rr.com.

Gregoire Berard- (Vermont) descendants' DNA?

vkgriffin — 2008-05-16 12:25:03Z

Does anyone know if any direct descendants of Gregorie Berard have posted their DNA online somewhere?

Frank Berard

shack65 — 2008-07-27 03:27:37Z

Hello,

I'm interested in learning more about a Frank Berard. Here's the information I havef:

Frank D Berard
Born: 2 May 1883
Massachusetts

Died: 28 Aug 1983
Auburn, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America

wife listed as Laura or Louis.

Shows in 1910 Census as Head of household with louis. I'm interested in identifying his parents who are listed as born in Canada.

Thank you.

Re: African-American Berard Ancestors

V_Berard — 2008-02-23 05:59:53Z

I am being hopeful that the previous post are still active. It would be great to establish any form of communication from people in New Iberia.

Let's start with this message board and go on from there.

My grandfather was Nicholas Berard, father Jules? - mother Marie? Sibblings of NIcholas are/were Ulgere, Elmar and Valerie. My father was named John Berard, mother Clara Catalon(Chargois, Berard, Trahan) Broussard.

Any information you could lend would be so helpful.

Thank you,

Love!

Re: African-American Berard Ancestors

V_Berard — 2008-02-23 05:38:06Z

My name is Valerie J. Berard, and my family is from New Iberia, LA. I too am looking for my ancestors from there. If you could be of anny assistance, it would truly be appreciated.

My grandfather is Nicholas Berard. From what I can tell from this search, Nicholas was from Saint Martin. My dad was born in Maurice, LA. Other family (Chargois) migrated to Beaumont, TX., and Port Arthur, TX. My father (deceased 2005)is John Berard, born to Clara (Catalon-Chargois, Berard, Trahan) Broussard. Please contact me.

Love!

Gabriel BERARD, Chateau-du-Loire - St. Guingalois Church, Photos and History

CaptJoeF — 2008-03-24 23:13:49Z

Attached is a page of photos and narrative regarding St. Guingalois Church. Joe

Gabriel BERARD, Chateau-du-Loire - Town Map

CaptJoeF — 2008-03-24 23:06:04Z

Attached is a town map with places of interest noted. Joe

Re: BERARD TURRET (TOWER) - French Archives

CaptJoeF — 2008-03-24 20:01:31Z

Attached is a list of all turrets at Carcassonne and a schematic. Joe

Re: BERARD TURRET (TOWER) AT CARCASSONNE, FRANCE

CaptJoeF — 2008-03-24 19:45:42Z

Attached is a photo and some info on the tower. Joe

BERARD TURRET (TOWER) AT CARCASSONNE, FRANCE

CaptJoeF — 2008-03-24 19:38:36Z

Hello cousins,

I am not aware of any documentation that links the Berards of Carcassonne to the line of Gabriel Berard of Chateau du Loir. It would be nice to have some information on this.

The Berard Tower, built in the 13th century, is, however, a great "Berard" landmark and it is surely possible that the Carcassonne Berards were ancestrally related to Gabriel Berard dit Lepine.

All the best!
Joe

Gabriel BERRD, Chateau-du-Loire (France) - Photo Page

CaptJoeF — 2008-03-24 18:36:06Z

Attached is a photo page of Chateau du Loir. Joe

Re: Gabriel BERARD, Chateau-du-Loire (France)

CaptJoeF — 2008-03-24 18:12:04Z

Hello cousins,

Comments that come to mind...

Gabriel's birthplace: Chateau du Loir, about 150 miles SW of Paris.

Parents names: Isabelle Guillermain and Pierre Berard dit Varanne.

Baptized: St Martin Church, destroyed in the 1789 French Revolution.

Another church nearby, St. Guingalois, VERY historic and ancient, remains intact, and was surely attended by the Berard family. A statue on display there, Charity of St. Martin, was salvaged from St. Martin Church.

If you can read and speak French, there is a historical society in Chateau du Loir that could be contacted for help in finding Gabriel landmarks or "cousins". Also, the town library would be a good place to look for information.

My son and I visited there in 2000 and had a wonderful time.
Best place by far to stay is Manoir du Riablay, a 10 minute walk from town center. It's 14th century, well maintained and has 6 elegant B&B suites. Owner speaks fairly good English. Google its name for info.

All the best,
Joe

Re: GABRIEL BERARD EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY AT REPLICA OF MIRAMICHI TRADING POST IN NEW BRUNSWICK.

CaptJoeF — 2008-03-24 17:52:59Z

I believe the 5-frame Berard exhibit is permanent. They noted that it draws a lot of interest. Maybe best to write or phone them to be sure before making plans to visit.

Their contact information:

Friends of Beaubears Island, Inc.
PO Box 16
Station Nelson
Miramichi, New Brunswick, E1N 4P6

Tel: 506-624-1359
Email: center@beaubearsisland.ca

All the best!
Joe

Re: Louis BERARD m. Alphonsine CAMPAGNARD bef 1886

brilindfarm — 2008-07-28 23:47:57Z

My husband and you are related. We were told that they were either Chippewayan or Ojibwayan.

Re: Louis BERARD m. Alphonsine CAMPAGNARD bef 1886

brilindfarm — 2008-07-28 23:45:40Z

Louis and Alphonsine or
euphrosine are also my husband`s gr gr grandparents.

Rosalie Berard born Aug 1835 Marieville PQ

pete_lodge — 2008-08-19 05:05:01Z

Rosalie Berard born Aug 1835 Marieville PQ the daughter of Gregoire Berard and Louise Bedard, family went to Berkshire VT in the mid to late 1840s and then moved to Troy/Jay VT around 1860. The Berard name became Baraw in Vermont.

Hoping to find marriage and any further information about Rosalie Berard.

Thanks
Janice

Re: Gregoire Berard- (Vermont) descendants' DNA?

pete_lodge — 2008-05-17 04:20:21Z

Hi

I haven't come across aything but I'd be interested to know if you hear anything further about this... pete.lodge@xtra.co.nz

Janice
A descendant of Gregoire Berard and M-Louise Bedard

Re: berard family

Hawklady28 — 2008-02-16 16:26:33Z

Searching for information on the husband of Laura Provost.
She is listed in her father's obituary as "Mrs. Laura Berard of Duedin, Florida".
The Provost family lived in Agawam, Massachusetts.
She is the daughter of Adolphus Provost and Lena Flebotte.
Thanks for any information.

Re: Berard/Gauthier

tmchugh9 — 2007-10-08 18:02:42Z

Sue my grandparents were Alfred Gauthier and Marie Exilda Berard. Were in the Gauthier/Berard family are you related? My research go's back to the 1400's, but I would need a little more info to help you. Tom