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Info on Charles Chandonnet 1804 Michigan

josie561 — 2011-06-23 12:04:48Z

July 13, 1804, Charles Chandonnet and Charlotte Marcot: son of Andre and Charles (Fichot) Chandonnet: daughter of ______: see No. 49. Charlotte Chandonnet died January 2, 1806, and was buried in the old Roman Catholic Cemetery, on Astor Street. Mr. D.A. Winslow, in his historical sketch of Berrien County, describes the death and burial of Charles Chandonnet as follows: During the war of 1812, and in that year, John B. Chandonai was in the service of the United States, and was engaged in carrying dispatches from Detroit to Chicago. On one of his trips from Chicago, in company with the elder Robert Forsythe, he stopped near the mouth of St. Joseph River, and camped near the upper end of the Burnett orchard. His uncle of the same name, then stationed at Mackinac, but that place being in the possession of the British, was sent by the commandant of that post, with a force of some thirty Indians in canoes, to intercept John B. with the dispatches, and to take him prisoner to Mackinac. This force arrived in the night, and early in morning his uncle called on John B. and made known his business. John B. had a double-barreled gun in his hands, and told his uncle he should not go with him, or be taken prisoner. He then drew a line on the ground, and told his uncle he must not cross it: but his uncle, determined onhis victim, drew his sword and advanced. As he stepped over the line, he was shot dead by the nephew. The report of the gun aroused the Indians, who went to John's camp. He met them as he did his uncle, and speaking their language pointed to his uncle's dead body and to the line: said he had shot his uncle to save his own life. and that he was sorry he had to do it, but if taken prisoner, he himself would have been killed: that he would not be taken alive, and the first one that attempted to cross the line was a dead Indian. The Indians held a council and terms were agreed upon.

Charles Chandonnet 1804

josie561 — 2011-06-23 12:03:08Z

Isaac Fields/Chandonnais and Mary Durnin's children

caseywilkz — 2007-01-10 04:45:12Z

Hi,

Karen in Tennessee contacted Laurel about Isaac and Mary Ann Fields/Chandonnais. She stated that her gr-grandmother was Jennie Fields.

Karen-please contact me at caseywilkz@aol.com. Your Jennie and my gr-grandfather Joseph L. Fields were siblings...I have a lot to share with you and hope you can help me out with Jennie's children.

Have a great day.
Casey Zahn

Different spellings of Chandonnet

brduchess — 2006-11-26 23:16:13Z

There were 5 other spellings for that name. I have been researching this for a while. Check out the site on my family.com for Chandronnet also. You might find something there. What is your fathers name? Is his family from Canada and other places? Ask him if Victor Isador Chandronet rings a bell. Let me know, I'll help.
Beth

Re: I am a Chandonnet

donna_welsch — 2006-11-26 23:15:26Z

Tiffany, here is my email address... write me there and I will send you all the information i have on this line of family. I would be happy to help you in anyway possible.. My email address is irish-4@swbell.net I live in St.Louis, Missouri. this is my husbands side of the family...

Re: Mary Louise Chandonnet

donna_welsch — 2006-11-26 23:14:25Z

Hi, well I only have one Mary Louisa Chandonnet and she married into the Bresette family which is my husbands side. Do you have any info on the Chandonnet family lines at all??? The Chandonnet family line goes back past 1765 and earlier. They were furtraders from Quebec and lived also in Michigan, Kansas, Indiana, Missouri, Louisiana. It is a very very old family name and has alot of history to it. Please let me know, I have alot of info on the this family line. It goes back to Gatien Chandonnet and his wife who were born and lived in France. Gatien was born in 1646. I look forward to hearing from you, email me at irish-4@swbell.net

Re: Mary Louise Chandonnet

2006-11-26 23:14:02Z

Hi, I think I might know something about Mary. I myself am looking for information on her. If I am right on the name, Mary was my great grandmother on my fathers side of the family. I called my grandpa tonight to get more info for my family tree, but he didn't know anything except her name was Mary Garret and she was born in Quebec, living in Muskegon, MI, and married to Oscar Chandonnet. Let me know if I'm right or not......thanks...Meghan

Re: Chandonnet, MI

2006-11-26 23:13:32Z

Todd
Are you still looking for info on The Chandonnet's?
I have a Rezenne Chandonnet married to a Philomene Toussaint in 1865.
Ken

Re: Chandonnet, MI

tchandonna1 — 2006-11-26 23:13:18Z

hello my name is todd chandonnait i have alot of info on chandonnait , i'm not sure if chandonnait was the original spelling . I'm at a stand still with razen chandonnait born 1843

Chandonnet, MI

2006-11-26 23:12:47Z

Hi,
My name is Christine Chandonnet Nagy.I am from Michigan and looking to start a family tree for my children and grandchildren. Looking for information to start. Think it would be nice to find some more Chandonnet. Still think the Chandonnet name is a beautiful one. It would be nice to hear from someone.

Regards,

Christine

Hervey Jules Chandonnet

alfred_willms — 2006-11-26 23:12:20Z

My father was born in Springfield Mass in 1914,and came to Can we think 2 yrs later, he was raised in Three Rivers Que, his adopted parents separeted and he was raised by the Adams family, from what little info we have my dad's birth name was George Deschamps and that his birth Mother was only 14 or 15 when she had him. My father died at the age of 59 from massive heart failure, we also have PKU in the family and are looking for any info pertaining to my Dad

Re: Rebecca Chandanais, lived in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

2006-11-26 23:10:18Z

Hi -
I'm sorry to say that I was unable to get any more info on Rebecca Chandanais. My mother had a sister by that name, but my mom passed away last year. I tried to talk to my dad about it, but he just turned 80 and has some medical problems so he's easily confused. I will, though, continue to check with other family members whenever possible and promise to pass on any info I get. Good luck with your search.

Elaine

Re: Rebecca Chandanais, lived in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

2006-11-26 23:10:01Z

Hi- sorry I haven't responded sooner. If you could find out anything at all------that would be great.

Thank you so much for all your effort,
Michelle

Re: Rebecca Chandanais, lived in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

2006-11-26 23:09:44Z

Hi -
We may be talking about different Rebeccas. My mom's dad's name was Joe (wife Mabel). My mom was born in Manistique and was one of 13 children. Some of the names I remember are Ray, Genevieve, Del, and Alice. I will be attending a get together with my family the first week of March and will try to find out more. Perhaps there's a connection between Joe Chandanais & Pete Chandanais? I'll be in touch when I find out more.

Re: Rebecca Chandanais, lived in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

2006-11-26 23:09:29Z

Hello Elaine: I was very excited to read your reply. This is very hard for me to find a date to give you on Rebecca's death. I have a few cousins in Sault Ste. Marie that my mom is trying to find some answers from. I was recently told that her fathers name was pete chandanais. Rebecca married peter grant and had 3girls, and a boy that died shortly after birth. If anything sounds familiar please let me know. My mother was never able to get much information out of her aunts, so we don't know anything about Rebecca's family at all and my grandmother died when I was 8 years old.

Re: Rebecca Chandanais, lived in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

2006-11-26 23:09:14Z

My mother's maiden name was Chandanais and I vaguely remember she had a sister by the name of Rebecca. Could you tell me her date of death?

Rebecca Chandanais, lived in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

2006-11-26 23:08:51Z

If someone can help... I am looking for my grandmothers mom. On her death certificate it lists her mother as Rebecca Chandanais. So far I am not getting any luck, but, my grandmother married and lived in Sault Ste. Marie, Mi. Most of my relatives still live in the U P . All relatives I ask, including my mother, have no information on the Chandanais family. thank you for reading

Re: Placide Chandonnet m. Julie Paris

2006-11-26 23:08:00Z

No, but someone sent me a photocopy of all Chandonnets from the blue Drouin
Ken

Re: Placide Chandonnet m. Julie Paris

2006-11-26 23:07:45Z

Thanks Ken. I eventually did see a copy of the Blue Drouin. . Are you related to them? Laurel

Re: Placide Chandonnet m. Julie Paris

2006-11-26 23:07:30Z

Placide Chandonnet married Julie Paris on Oct 12 1858 in St Pierre Les Becquets, His parents were Placide and Henriette Boucher who were married on Feb 24 1835 also in St Pierre. His parents were Basile and Felicite Demers who were married on Jan 22 1798 alson in St Pierre. I have more if you haven' t been able to find information since your message board of Jan 2005. This information comes from The Blue Drouin.
Ken

Placide Chandonnet m. Julie Paris

frenchlesson — 2006-11-26 23:07:13Z

Searching for Placide Chandonnais and his wife Julie Paris who married at Ste Pierre Les Bequets, Nicolet, Que October 1853. I suspect one or both may have lived in MASS or in RI 1890' or 1900. They are my great grand parents. I know nothing else about them. Also looking for Wilbrod Chandonnais, relationship unknown. . Their daughter Annie Chandonnais married Severin Bourdon in 1889 at Ware, MA.
Does any one know them?

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-26 11:58:42Z

Laurel
Thankyou, The Blue Drouin is usually reliable. I don't know if I got the information from you or not but I have two siblings for Anna; Joseph and Albertine. Also Charles married Elisabeth Bourget on Jun 13, 1712 and his parents were Gatien Chandonnet and Marguerite Leguay. Have you had a chance to study PRDH. It is online and some of the information is free of charge. It has a large database of vital records prior to 1800.
Ken

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-25 23:58:12Z

Hi ken,
My grandfather, Severin Bourdon was married to
Anna Chandonnet who was born March 24, 1874 in St Pierre les Becquets. She was the daughter of Placide Chandonnet who married Julie Paris 12 OCT 1858 in St Pierre. Placide was the son of Placide [the elder]and Henriette Boucher/ Desrosiers who were married in St Pierre 24 FEB 1835. Placide [the elder] was the son of Basile Chandonnet who married Felicitie Demers/Dumay 22 JAN 1798 in St Pierre. Basile was the son of Etienne Chandonnet and Genevieve Perrault married 7 MAY 1764. Etienne was the son of Charles Chandonnet born 1678 in France and married to Elizabeth Bourget/ Boucher . this from the Blue Drouin and is otherwise unverified. Laurel

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-24 18:09:06Z

Erin
There are a couple of places. Try ancestry.com.
Scroll down to the census area. The 1880 census is free. Everything else costs money. Enter Lina Fields and Adams Massachusetts as place of residence
Ken

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

erinlancestry — 2006-07-24 17:03:37Z

darn - i seem to have a problem with hitting return too soon :-)

Where did you find the 1880 census record with Olivinne living with Isaac? If it is somewhere that I can access I would like to take a look.

I do not have anything else on her parents, but I do have her children if anyone is interested.

Erin

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

erinlancestry — 2006-07-24 17:01:27Z

Ken,

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-24 16:53:47Z

Laurel
Olivine married William Choquette in 1883, in Adams, Mass. She was born abt 1862 somewhere in Canada. That is all I have on her. Do you have anymore on Anna?

Alexis Chandonnet married Theotiste Nault on Feb 1 1831 in St Pierre Les Becquets. He was born Dec 27 1801 in Gentilly. His parents were Charles Chandonnet and Louise Beaudet. They were married on Aug 25 1783 in St Pierre les Becquets. Let me know if you need anything else.
Ken

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-24 16:29:40Z

Hi Ken,

Would you know where Olivine was born, or married?
Yes, I would be interested in more information on Alexis who married with Theotiste Nault.

Many thanks, Laurel

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-24 15:56:57Z

Laurel
We found Olivine in the 1880 census of Adams, Mass living with her brother Isaac. She was born in 1862 and he was born in 1852. He married Lovina ? They had children: Isaac - b1875 in NH, Dolor - b 1877 in Maine and Melina - b 1878 in Mass. According to Olivine's marriage certificate, her parents were Joseph and Louisa C.... I have not yet been able to find any information on them. I did make an attempt to (from The Blue Drouin) record all Chandonnet marriages.
Which Alexis did you need. Is it the one who married Theotiste Nault. If so I can take you all the way back.
Ken

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-24 01:42:57Z

Do we know Olivine's parents names? I think I missed part of this thread. I'm interested in that my grandparents Severin Bourdon and Anna Chandonnet [ parents are Placide Chandonnet and Julie Paris ]married in 1889 in Palmer MA. But Severin Bourdon and some family went through Adams as well.

Do you know who Alexixs Chandonnais parents were?

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-23 16:34:02Z

Erin
So far, I have not been able to find any additional information on Joseph and Louisa to see if they are listed as Chandonnets'. Other than Canada do you have a specific town where they were born? Based upon what you do knw, I believe it is highly probable that Lina and Olivine are the same. Although in genealogy it is very difficult to ever be 100 per cent sure. Ken

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

erinlancestry — 2006-07-21 15:58:53Z

Okay sorrry about the weird posts...

the marriage record lists Joseph and Louisa - I can not read Louisa's last name but it begins with a C - looks like Ceno maybe??

Erin

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-21 03:36:21Z

Erin
Does the marriage record for William and Olivine list their parents?
In the 1880 census records for Adams, Mass. It lists a Lina Field(born 1862) living with her brother Isaac Field(born 1852). Both were born in Canada. Isaac was married to a Lovina. They had children born in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. A number of the Descendants of Alexis Chandonnet and Theotiste Nault(married 1831) migrated to the United States and changed their name to Field. Our lines probably meet up with Alexis and Theotiste.
Ken

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-21 01:46:07Z

Erin
My direct ancestor is Eutichianne Chandonnet who changed her name to Jennie Field. She died in Dalton, Mass in 1910. Dalton is near Adams. Where is Athol?
Let me do some more research and get back to you. My ancestors on both sides came through the N Adams area
Ken

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

erinlancestry — 2006-07-20 16:27:28Z

Thanks for responding Ken and Laurel!

I really do not have much information, but here is what I know...

My GGGrandmother had a brother named William Choquette. His wife was Olivine (Olevene, Liva, Lina).

I have a Marriage Record for William Choquette and Olivine Chandonet in Adams, MA in 1883.
A birth record for Agnes Choquette in Athol, MA in 1897 - parents listed as William Chouguette and Olivinne Chandranet
A Birth record for Richard Choquette in Athol in 1906 - parents listed as Wm Choquette and Oivine Chondronet

I then have a Marriage record for Arthur J Choquette in Athol, Ma in 1910 - lists his parents as William Choquette and Live Field

I have one other death record for William Chaqueeth parents listed as Wiliam and Lina Field (I can't seem to find the year on that though..)

I am trying to determine if these are the same 2 people - everything matches up except the last name.

Thanks ,
Erin

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

2006-07-20 11:33:54Z

Erin
Yes, I have a whole family Chandonnet's who changed their name to Field when they moved to New Hampshire. From New Hampshire they spread out. Can you give me more information.
Ken

Re: Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

frenchlesson — 2006-07-15 02:55:09Z

Erin,
I corresponded with someone a while back who had a relative named Joseph Leo Fields and had changed his name from Chandonnais. I believe he was the son of Issac Chandonnais and Mary Ann Durnin from Canada? but he was born somewhere in NH , I think.They were in Pawtucket RI if I recall, but from St Pierre. I'll try to find out more... its in my old computer.

My relatives are from St Pierre Les Becquets. Do you have any people from there?

Chandonnet variations, any relation to Field

erinlancestry — 2006-07-13 00:18:16Z

Hi,

I am wodering if anyone knows of any relationship between the variations of Chandonnet and the surname Field.
I have death records for 2 children of who we believe to be the same person. 1 lists Chandranet as her maiden name and the other lists Field. I know sometimes the french names are replaced with simpler or more familiar English variations....
I know it is a long shot, but I figured that it could not hurt to ask!

Thanks!

Erin

Mary Louise Chandonnet