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Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

dblair7596 — 2012-05-15 18:07:34Z

Hi Christine, My gr-gr Grandmother was Christine D'Amours de Courberon of Ste Anne la Pocatiere, her father was Jean Francoise D'Amours m. Angelique St Amant m at Trois Riveires in 1813. Christine m. Pierre Desmarais at Redford NY in 1847. Many Damours settled around Trios Pistoles. Dave Blair, Pembroke, MA

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

dblair7596 — 2012-05-15 18:02:19Z

Hi , I am also descended from Jean Francois D'Amours de Courberon and Angelique St-Amant of La Pocatiere there dau. Christine D'amours m Pierre Desmarais 1847 in redford NY. Her Brother Theodore D'A Courberon (Colburn) m. Pierres' sister Celina Desmarais they moved to Depere Wisconsin. Desmarais name became DEMRO. Dave Blair, Pembroke MA

Damour DNA

joeymartell — 2012-05-09 03:55:23Z

Has anyone been tested at FTDNA or is anyone planning to be tested at DNA ancestry?

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

joeymartell — 2012-04-30 07:04:24Z

Hi, My great-great grandfather was Alexandre D'Amours (Damour, Demour). His estimated birthdate is 1860 in either St.Michel or Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. He was a seaman. He died in 1928. His father's name was George. The family story is that his family escaped the French Revolution, became a privateer, sailed with Jean Lafitte and fought in the Battle of New Orleans. Then over the years made their way to Quebec. The possible names mentioned are Phillippe, and Arturs.

I'm trying to distinguish between family story and fact. Does anyone have a Georges (pere), Alexandre (fils) around 1860 in any of their family trees? If you do please email me at andeyam @ gmail dot com Thanks.

Re: Vital Damour m.bef.1853 Joselle St-Pierre

joeymartell — 2012-04-26 07:25:18Z

Hi, I'm looking for a son of George D'Amours (variations). My great-great grandfather was Alexandre D'Amours. He died in 1928 in Lancashire, England. The 1911 census gives his birthplace as St. Michel, Quebec but I don't know which St. Michel it is. The only other information I have on him is that his father was named George. So I was wondering if you have a list of George D'Amours children?

Family stories say that Alexandre D'Amours Great-Grandfather's family fled France during the revolution. that he fought with Lafitte in the Battle of New Orleans and then went back to Quebec. I'd like to establish what is fact and what is fiction if it's possible.

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

L2jvan — 2011-12-31 19:53:59Z

Good luck in your search. We are a fertile group. My Line is from Samuel/Cyrille from Troi Pistoles, Que to Bay City,Mi. My father stayed in Mi but his uncles went to Minn.
The Marchand -Marchand tree was very helpful to me. Joan 193?.

Petite D'amour

pat_yanchishy — 2011-12-15 17:41:50Z

I'm looking for anyone who has information on the parents of Petite D'amour. She was born on February 5, 1967 in Winnipeg Manitoba. I am Petite D'amour and am looking for my family. I was adopted as an infant.

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

pat_yanchishy — 2011-12-15 17:38:00Z

Hi
I was born on February 5, 1967 in Winnipeg Manitoba.
I was named Petite D'amour and was given up for adoption.
I have been looking for my birth family and am hoping that someone who reads this may know some information.

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

tterrien1 — 2011-08-17 02:40:05Z

Hi Linda. I am Terry. Do you come to the D'Amours through Jean Baptiste 1725 or maybe Charles D'Amours 1691 or a different line? Myself I come from the line of Jean Francois D'Amours De Courberon(Colburn).

Re: D'amour ~ Canada > Delta Co., MI

L2jvan — 2011-07-05 18:24:58Z

Hi, I just found your reply. Sorry I have not connected to that line. I think I just saw something on seekingmichigan.org.. It is a good site.My father stayed in Mi. but his uncles all went to Minn. They were mostly RR people. Good luck in your search. Joan /Livonia
Do have a Charley Gronau in my gen group. He says not related to Gurno. Ancestors came from Germany but he can't find out when he came over or how. Does not want to budge on spelling.
Good Luck Joan/Livonia Mi.

Re: My D'Amour family ~ Quebec > Mich.

fixrdudepac — 2011-06-17 22:08:24Z

My grandfather was Raynard Joseph D'Amour also and I don't know you.760-547-6640

Re: Vital Damour m.bef.1853 Joselle St-Pierre

L2jvan — 2011-05-22 20:08:56Z

Clarise Dumont(her picture is on line).She is buried in Calavry Cementery in Kawkawlin Twp., subberp of Bay City, Mi.She is buried with cousins Matilda D'Amour Rousseau and Maxime Damour.Matilda and Maxime are sister and brother to y great grand father Samuel. Their Parents are Cyrile and Margaret Gagnon of Troi Pistoles, River du Loup.
I hope this is of some help to you.
My grand father was the only one of severalbrothers to stay in Michigan the rest went to Minn. Joan

Re: Vital Damour m.bef.1853 Joselle St-Pierre

kerrylmacdonald64 — 2011-05-09 03:19:55Z

If Clarisse D'Amour Dumont is the daughter of Vital D'Amour
she would be the sister of Elzear D'Amour b. Nov 7, 1855 Riviere du Loup and Georges D'Amour b. Novembr 7, 1839 Rivierre du Loup and Benjamin D'Amour b. April 8, Rivierre du Loup. Also Theophile D'Amour who lived in Prince Albert Saskatchewan. His son, George D'Amour was my maternal grandfather. We have traced D'Amours back to France and know that several immigrated to the United States when the English took over Quebec.

Joseph D'amour

nfradsham22 — 2011-04-14 19:29:28Z

Does anyone have any information on a Joseph D'amour born in Quebec abt 1849. He married an Adele Breton (born abt 1858).

Thank you,

Nicole

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

L2jvan — 2011-03-28 21:50:55Z

My great grand father is Samuel B:1841-D:1879 Bay City, Mi. he was the 5th child of Cyrille and Margurete Gagnon. They lived in Trois Pistoles, Que,
There were ten children. The last was Vital. I do not know if this is the same one you are looking for. I have found the name of Vital was somewhat common. He had a sister Matelda and a brother Maxime. They are buried In Kawkawlyn Mi a near Bay City.
My information came from the Quebec Canada census. Also there is a tree on Ancestry by the name of Marchan-marchand that has many links. The cemetery records confirmed that Mathilda is the daughter of Cyrille and Margurette.
Cyrille parents are Maxime and Francoise Cote. (the have a son Vital also)

Maxime D'Amour is a brother to Samuel. He is on the same 1851 Census of Canada. Maxime died Dec. 27,1928 of phenomena.

Maxime is buried at Kawkawlyn Cemetery in Kawkawlyn Mi. A suburb of Bay City. He is burried with his Sister Mateldia Roucheau and cousin Mathilda D'Amour Dumont.

Time line of Samuel & Mateldia d' Amour

1841 Born in French Canada--Mathilda La Joi was born 1851

Found a Samuel in the 1851 and 1860 Census of Trios Pistols, Quebec, Canada

1864 Mathildia comes to the U.S. according to the 1884 Census of Bay Co.

1867 moved to the U. S. according to the 1884 Census of Bay Co He states he has been in this country for 17 yr. Mateldia states that she has been here 20 yrs.

1870 US Census of Mi. Wennona Post Office, Matilda (wife) he works in a Saw Mill

1871 Cyril - D: 1924

I hope this is of some help.The family were member of St. Joseph's in Bay City. I wrote to St. Mary's in Bay City and a wonderful nun Sr. Rose Dorre researched for me and we met and she took me and my husband around town. What a help! It was not bad for us as we live in Livonia, Mi.

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

L2jvan — 2011-03-28 21:49:56Z

Re: Also searching for Theophile & Marguerite D'AMOUR

kerrylmacdonald64 — 2011-03-18 10:01:52Z

Theophile D'Amour was my great
grandfather and is buried in Prince Albert, Sask.
His son George was my maternal grandmother and was born in 1873 and died in Prince Albert. I,too, would appreciate any information you would have on Grandpa George's brothers and sisters

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

kerrylmacdonald64 — 2011-03-13 20:51:01Z

I, too am related after a long line to Mathieu D'Amours. I am currently on ancestry.ca under MacDonald Family Tree. My Maternal grandfather was George D'Amour whose father was Theophile D'Amour,1842-1898 whose father was Vital D'Amour 1819-1881, whose father was Joseph Maxime D'Amour 1768-1832,whose father was Ambroise D'Amour 1740-1786, whose father was Jean Baptise D'Amour whose fatherwas Charles D'Amour,whose father was Louis D'Amours 1570-1640, whose father was Pierre D'Amours 1536-1605, whose father was Gabriel D'Amours 1510-1605, Whose father Francious died in 1553.Louis D'Amour's son Mathieu immigrated to Quebec in 1651

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

christineholden56 — 2011-03-06 19:34:37Z

Just beginning my search. My maiden name Christine D'Amour. My great grandfather was Hippolyte,from trois pistoles.

Re: D'amour ~ Canada > Delta Co., MI

jeffdwisc — 2011-02-03 06:02:32Z

Hi,

Just found your post. My wife's great great grandfather was John D'Amour who married Mary Gurno. Do you have any information on either of these lines? Thanks!

Re: Searching for D'Amours Cousins

lomalynn — 2010-06-21 13:47:12Z

the location you mentioned is actually called Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada. Hope this helps.

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

lenterrien1 — 2010-05-01 17:35:50Z

I would be interested in the book by "Father D'Amour"; he became a Monsegnoir later. He was the pastor at St. Anthony's Church in Wells, MI in Delta County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.. I was and alter boy and served Mass with him many, many times.

Father was instrumental in building Holy Name High School in Escanaba, MI and later was appointed by Pope Pius XII as the head of all Catholic Education in the US. He was stationed in Washington DC. Later he was Pastor of a parish in Norway MI (Upper Peninsula). I visited him there around 1980. I heard later Father died of cancer - but no details. Len Terrien

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

lenterrien1 — 2010-05-01 17:16:03Z

I live in New Braunfels, Texas. Mrs. Hornstein was my great aunt. She was my father's (Bernith Terrien) mother's (Norma Colburn Terrien)who was married to Joseph Terrien. I lived in Wells, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from 1942 (birth) to 1960 when I joined the US Air Force. The town of Wells is outside Escanaba and about 65 miles from the town of Garden.. I had heard about the book by the Hornsteins; but was of the understanding that Mrs. (Marby) wrote the book.. Her sister Norma wrote and had published two books of poetry. Norma lived in Cornell (15 miles NW of Escanaba) and I believe more info can be obtained from the Delta County Historical Society (Escanaba).

My brother Terrance (Dallas, TX) or my sister Sharon Terrien Harrison (Cornell, MI) would have more info on the Terrien tree. They are both have gathered information on the family.

If I can help, please email me. Len Terrien

Re: D'Amour family tree...

SNortonFreedland — 2010-04-10 20:57:52Z

Thank you Kristen, I'll go take a look.
Regards, Sharon

Re: D'Amour family tree...

knezzie — 2010-04-10 17:24:00Z

Hi Sharon,
My line comes from Quebec, not Montreal - not to say that they're not connected. There is a great book in the Ancestry.com card catalog, that you can find under Colburn. It is, "Colburn: a genealogical history (600 years) of d'Amours, Courberon, Colburn (1400-1982) in France, Quebec, Acadia, Wisconsin.
Best of luck,
Kristen

Re: D'Amour family tree...

SNortonFreedland — 2010-04-09 21:57:55Z

Hello Kristen:

my tree doesn't go very far back, just to the first D'Amour here in Montreal who married in 1733: Jacques-Joseph D'Amour. I'm not sure of his lineage before that. Can you help me?

Thanks, Sharon

Re: D'Amour family tree...

knezzie — 2010-04-06 11:02:15Z

Can you let me know when you release this tree? My grandfather was a Courbron, from the D'Amour de Courberon line.
Thanks!
Kristen

Re: D'Amour family tree...

SNortonFreedland — 2010-02-25 00:05:18Z

If this is the Jason I know, and you live in Pincourt, watch for our D'Amour Family Tree coming out this summer!

Cousin Sharon

Linda Louviere d'Amours

hjgutierrez — 2009-12-02 16:48:13Z

Anyone know how to get in touch with Linda Louviere d'Amours who used to post on this board? She doesn't seem to be an ancestry.com member any more, and an e-mail for her that was in another post (Frnch5o@aol.com) doesn't work.

Samuel D'Amour

gilberte1947 — 2009-06-22 14:18:40Z

Hi

Looking for the marriage of Samuel D'Amour & Rosalie Guillemette circa 1870's in Quebec Province possibly.

Son Emile D'Amour wed in Cap St-Ignace, Montmagny area.

Parents for the couple would be an asset.

Gilberte

D'Amour family tree...

jasondamour — 2009-04-23 01:30:27Z

Does anyone have an actual family tree with dates, etc that is more recent starting in the early 1600's to early 1900's? I've done some reading on it but wanted to know if i could follow someones work.

Damours Emile & Laura Berube

denisepelletier52 — 2008-12-06 23:03:47Z

I'm looking for the parents for DAmours Emile & Laura Berubé
They got married in à Lewiston, Maine , I'm not sure for the parish

Laura Berubé was born in 24-11-1902 and death in Lewiston Maine in July 11, 2003.

Thank you very much

Denise Pelletier

Re: Vital Damour m.bef.1853 Joselle St-Pierre

L2jvan — 2008-11-09 21:06:02Z

I have learned that Clarise DaMour DuMont is a cousin to Maxime DaMour. Maxime D'Amour-Clarise D'Amour Dumont and Matilda D'Amour Rousseau are buried to geather at Calavry Cemetery in Kawkawlin Twp. (BAY CITY), Mi.Maxime and Matilda are brother and sister and Clarise is a cousin and daughter of Vital D'Amour 1812 Que. Check out Gilbert Family tree on Ancestry.
Hope this is of some help. I was in Bay City this pas summer 2008. Joan

Re: Searching for d'Amours Cousins

L2jvan — 2008-11-09 20:37:19Z

Hi, my name is Joan DaMour and recently read a book written bay Walter Hornstein and Mary Colburn Hornstein. I got it on library loan from Northern Michigan University. "The D'Amour Family in Canada and Other Pioneer Families of New France." They are from Garden, Mi. in the Upper Pennsiula. It was very interesting for me. I learned much about Mathieu in Que. and was able to take my father back to Que. and I believe to France.
Marchand-Marchant tree is also very very good.

Tere is another book with almost the same Title written by a Monseignor Charles O'Neil D'Amour, Dominican order, of Delta, Mi. But I have not found it yet. I live in Livonia, Mich. Mr. Hornstein has a lot on the net. Good Luck Joan

Re: Searching for D'Amours Cousins

L2jvan — 2008-11-09 20:09:50Z

My name is Joan DaMour Van Gorp.
My father was Joseph DaMour of Bay City, Mi.
This summer I was able to trace the family back to Maturin in Fr. I can verify to Cryrille and Margurette Gagnon in Trois Pistoles, Que. and from there through Ancestry Tree of Marchand to France. Assuming his tree is correct and I believe it is. because of some of his links match up. If interested please contact me.

Re: Vital Damour m.bef.1853 Joselle St-Pierre

L2jvan — 2008-07-11 21:00:31Z

My father was a DaMour and lived in Bay City, Mi. Joseph B:1895, his father Cyril B:1872 BC and grand father Samuel B: 1840 in Troi Pistoles, Que. Ca. I believe his parents his are Cyrille and Margurette Guynon.

Are you still researching? There is also buried in Bay City a Maxime and Mateldia Rousseau and a Claresse DaMour Dumont, daughter of Vital buried there. I am quite sure ther are brother sister and neice. Some of Samuels sons move MN.
Joan

Re: D'amour ~ Canada > Delta Co., MI

jbodene — 2007-09-22 14:04:18Z

I have Hosina D'Amour b. April 9, 1876 in St. Antoine, Quebec, Canada. She moved to Michigan and married William Morrisette.

Re: Theophile D'AMOUR b.1844 m. Marguerite BOURASSA ~ Canada

rainydaze157 — 2007-08-28 23:57:44Z

Hello Deanna and other "D'Amour's"
My sister, brother and I are the descendents of George D'Amour. His daughter Edna was our mother. Our Aunt Edith is still living and has some memories to share as well.

We have been tracing the family back to about 1730 on Marguerite Bourassa side, but are looking for information on Theophile D'Amours.

Looking forward to hearing from any D'Amours

rainydaze@shaw.ca

Re: D'Amour Book

L2jvan — 2007-05-04 19:40:54Z

My father was Joseph DaMour, He was born in Bay City in 1895
Iam trying to make a connection to his family in Canada. I think they are the ones from Troi Pistoles, Que. Do you have a connesction. His father was Cyrile and his grand father was Samuel. They died in Bay City my father died in
Detroit due an auto hit and run in 1947. Joseph worked for RR. Joan

Damours de Courberon of La Pocatiere

davo1948 — 2007-04-30 18:03:13Z

Looking for Francoise Damour de Courberons', daughter CHRISTINE DAMOURS birth about 1830? Ste. Anne La Pocatiere she married Pierre DESMARAIS in Plattsburg, NY 1847. Any info Thanks, Dave Blair, Pembroke, MA

Re: Napoleon D'Amours in Upper Michigan

panddraether — 2007-03-09 07:09:30Z

Agnes D'Amour was also my husband's great aunt.
Please contact us.

Re: D'amour ~ Canada > Delta Co., MI

panddraether — 2007-03-09 07:01:06Z

Hope I reach you. I found your query from 2000.
Just discovered tonight that my husband's two great aunts married the brother's D'Amour in Delta County, Michigan. Would like to exchange information with you and others with same family.

Margaritte d'AMOUR - m.abt.1850 Montreal QC - Celestus LEFORT ~ Lived Mass.

calefort349 — 2006-11-26 01:13:00Z

Margarite married Celestus LeFort in Montrealin the 1850 or slightly later time slot. They had 14 children. She may have last lived in N.Brookfield,Mass. Anyone know of a possible siblings etc.???

Re: Marie-Madeleine DAMOUR Declingnancourt b.1687 - m. Francois GOGUET dit SANSOUCY

mjdue_1 — 2006-07-17 02:29:45Z

Hi. I found record of Francois Goguet m Marie-Madeleine Damour Declignancourt in PRDH. The union was in 1720 at Ste-Anne-de-Détroit. I haven't accessed the details yet - have to find my password.

I found some interesting information about the settlement of Detroit at
http://my.tbaytel.net/bmartin/cadillac.htm
Under the section DETROIT'S FIRST DIRECTORY.
Gognet, Francois, called Sansoucy, a soldier.

renee D'Amour/Damour(1600's)

david_flareau — 2006-02-23 17:40:24Z

does anyone have Renee Damour in their research...married to pierre boucher in the 1600's had a son jacques hyacinthe boucher(b-1664) all in france. thx, dave....flarefam5@hotmail.com

Thank you...!!!

Johan_Robitaille — 2005-11-25 19:48:01Z

Again... a very detail answer...

I did finaly bought White's dictionnary since I posted that question... but since I am not the only one searching for this, I'm very sure that others searching that same info will appreciate your answer a lot...

Keep up the good work... it is much appreciated...!!!

Again... Thank You...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Bernard d'Amour - m.bef. October 1702 Acadia - Jeanne Leborgne

2005-11-25 19:45:08Z

Info from Stephen White's "Acadiennes" book (page 454) with additional info from PRDH.

Bernard d'Amour was married by contract to Jeanne LeBorgne de Belisle in Port-Royal, Acadia September 5, 1697 (contract by notary Maudoux).

Bernard was born December 14, 1667 and baptised the next day in Quebec,Quebec,Quebec,Canada. His parents were Mathieu d'Amours-Chaufour (ecuyer, counseillor au conseil souverain) and Marie Marsolet who were married April 30, 1652 in Quebec. More info is available on Mathieu at www.fichierorigine.com (record #241107). Marie Marsolet was baptised February 22, 1638 in Quebec. Her parents are Nicolas Marsolet and Marie Lebarbier. More info is available on Nicolas at www.fichierorigine.com (record #242783).

Bernard can be found on the 1681 Quebec census and the 1698 Port-Royal census.

After Jeanne's death, Bernard married a second time to Elisabeth Couillard-Despres (Jacques Couillard and Elisabeth Lemieux). The marriage contract was written by notary Michon on November 8, 1716. The marriage took place the next day at St-Thomas,Montmagny,Quebec,Canada.

Bernard died December 14, 1749 and was buried the next day at St-Thomas,Montmagny.

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Jeanne was born about 1682 (calculated from census) in Port-Royal,Acadia. Her parents were Alexandre Le Bourgne de Belisle (gouverneur suppleant de l'Acadie: seigneur de Port-Royal) and Marie de St-Etienne de La Tour. Alexandre was born March 12, 1640 at St-Barthelemy,LaRochelle,Aunis,France to Emmanual and Jeanne Francois. He died between 1689 and May 10, 1692 at Port-Royal. Marie was born about 1654 at Port-Royal to Charles and Jeanne Motin de Reux. Marie died May 28, 1739 and was buried two days later at Port-Royal.

Jeanne LeBorgne died October 23, 1711 and was buried the next day at Quebec.

also looking for them + additional info on Lillian Betters D'Amour(e)

2005-07-26 17:34:47Z

I have noted that Mrs Lillian "D'Amoure" was living in Iron Mountain, Mi in 1936 and 1939. She is listed as the child of Julius and Mary Betters in their obits. Still looking for them myself. If you locate them, please let me know. I will do the same.

Re: Marie-Madeleine DAMOUR Declingnancourt b.1687 - m. Francois GOGUET dit SANSOUCY

2005-03-17 13:07:36Z

Hi,
You say that Marie-Madeleine Damour Declingnancourt and François Goguet dit Sansoucy were married on April 2, 1720. Are you sure? Where did you get this information? Is there any other information on Marie-Madeleine or François, such as the name of there parents or where they are from?

I am very interested by your discovery because I am a direct descendant from François Goguet dit Sansoucy and I never had any precision on their wedding date other than being on 1718 or 1719. Thank you very much for this new info...

Vital Damour m.bef.1853 Joselle St-Pierre

jklikape1 — 2005-02-21 22:43:30Z

My Great-Great-Grandfather, Vital and Joselle (St. Pierre) D'Amour had a son Francis Xavier D'Amour born in 1853. Vital died of a "fractured skull" in Marinette, Wisconsin when he was 34 years old. Vital's parents may have been Maxime and Marie-Francoise (Cote) D'Amour. Francis married Mary Herrick (somewhere) and had a daughter Florence (Flora) while they lived in Bay City, Michigan (1881). It seems that a branch of the D'Amours from Canada passed through that part of Michigan. If you learn anything else about the family, I's sure be interested. Thanks for your reply.