Lafayette - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Lafayettes in MS and AL

clboyd1 — 2009-09-16 13:56:19Z

My LaFayettes originate from Virginia, however one of the census list a birthplace as Mississippi (was wrong, but maybe he had been there). My LaFayettes are also African American.

Carol LaFayette-Boyd

Lafayettes in MS and AL

andycook81 — 2009-09-16 04:02:09Z

I am looking for any information on the Lafayettes of Mississippi and Alabama. In particular, my g-g-grandfather was Charles Vinson Lafayette, died in Mississippi, but born in Alabama. I can't find any information on him as a child in the census records to let me know who his parents are. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Looking for Family members

andycook81 — 2009-09-16 03:39:17Z

Where are your Lafayettes from? My grandmother was a Lafayette, and they originated from AL (that is as far as I have gone back thus far).

Re: Lafayette, Jim - slave spy

camillelafayette09 — 2009-08-07 17:52:03Z

MY last name is also Lafayette I am looking for family members

Looking for Family members

camillelafayette09 — 2009-08-07 17:45:49Z

Hello I live in the state of Texas and I am looking for relatives. My last name is Lafayette and i am looking for relatives with the same last name.

Fiatt or Lafayette

ncm3675 — 2009-04-19 21:49:43Z

One of my ancestors was baptised with the middle name of Fiatt, probably after his grandmother whose maiden name was Fiatt.She came from St. Heliers. He later changed his middle name to Lafayette. Does anyone know if the Fiatt family name was originally Lafayette?

Henry Lafayette Kaan, 81 of Kansas City, Kan.,son of, Henry and Vivian (Butler) Kaan.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-02-09 02:05:13Z

(February 10, 1924 - January 1, 2006)

January 18, 2006

Henry Lafayette Kaan

Henry Lafayette Kaan, 81 of Kansas City, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home. Burial followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to White Church Christian Church.

Henry was born Feb. 10, 1924, in Lusk. He grew up and worked on a ranch, which he greatly enjoyed. He was a Kansas City area resident for 44 years, many of which he worked at Certainteed.

His loving wife, Lee Kaan; sons Tony and Bruce; daughters Tammy, and sisters Ardith, Jean and Vivian; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive Henry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Vivian (Butler) Kaan.

Henry was a loving and devoted husband and father. His kindness and generosity towards others is something we will always cherish. He was quick with a helping hand and a smile.

Henry having served in the European Theatre under Gen. George Patton in the Battle of the bulge as an Ammunition Bearer.

He attended Node School and Niobrara County High School. After he was married, they lived in Nebraska and Kansas where they managed several motels, and he worked for Certainteed for many years before an Arm injury and heart attack forced him to retire. The American Legion post 327 furnished Firing Squad and Bugler.

Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home."
White Church Christian Church."

Re: LaFayette -

Crooner53 — 2008-12-29 04:56:24Z

Celine,

My french is not very good (je ne parles francais). My ggf was James LaFayette - born about 1787. His father, John (or Jean possibly) was supposedly a cousin of the Marquis de LaFayette and born in France according to family history including a newspaper aticle about James written in the 1870's. However, it is also possible that he was born in Canada.

I'd be interested in the LaFayette information in your family

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adonis13 — 2008-12-28 21:37:31Z

Je suis Celine Faille du Québec au Canada et j'ai des ancetres Lafayette...

LaFayette

framesofmind1 — 2008-06-25 23:07:29Z

I have been told that somehow my grandmother's family is related to LaFayette. Since she immigrated to America from England in the late 1800's, and I have her ancesters at least back to her grandfathers....I have to assume the connection must be in a generation previous to the Marquis. Does anyone have any information on those ancestors?

Re: LaFayette -

ipeedinthegenepool — 2007-09-25 00:20:29Z

Charles A. LaFayette was my GGrandfather and Charles R. LaFayette was my Grandfather I would appreciate any info that you have on the family! email me @ ipeedinthegenepool@hotmail.com

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ipeedinthegenepool — 2007-09-25 00:13:45Z

Charles R LaFayette was my grandfather, although he died a long time before I was born.

Re: Thomas LaFayette- b.Canada d. Muskegon, MI

jeanwheeler102 — 2007-08-05 01:29:45Z

Hi, Do you have a death cert. or obit. for Joseph or Olive? Do you know what cemetery they are buried at in Mi.?

Re: MAURICE LAFAYETTE

argotma — 2007-05-29 06:18:46Z

Thank you for the info on this Lafayette family. I'll keep looking.

Re: MAURICE LAFAYETTE

clboyd1 — 2007-05-27 14:45:26Z

My LaFayette's are of African American ancestry, but no Martha that I know of, but a Thompson & Matilda LaFayette whom I cannot find except in 1890 city directory in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Carol LaFayette-Boyd

Re: MAURICE LAFAYETTE

argotma — 2007-05-27 05:47:08Z

I am seeking information on the parentage of a Thomas LaFayette, born in East Canada (according to a census done in Wabasha MN) He married Martha Aurelia Smith. They lived in Wabasha, MN and had 2 children born in MN, then Martha Aurelia is shown on the 1870 census in Wayland, Steuben, NY alone with her two children. Any help would be much appreciated!! Thank you!

Re: Seeking Jackson Co. IA. Burial Places

Crooner53 — 2007-04-23 03:04:15Z

I don't have the burial place of either James or Mary LaFayette but they were my great great grandparents. How did you make the connection to the name Jacques LaFaille? I am stuck at James and Mary. I have more information I can share. Anything you have would be appreciated. I am curious...are we related?

Doug LaFayette

Re: LaFayette -

crazyliltwinbear — 2007-03-16 18:57:53Z

hi
i have family information on the LaFayette family with Charles married to Maryrose B Kettle we are related them them as well i have traced family tree back as far as 1833-1815.... if intrested please e-mail me and let anyone else searching for the LaFayette's that i am willing ti share any and all information and photos that i have
e-mail : Crazyliltwinbear@yahoo.com

Re: Thomas LaFayette- b.Canada d. Muskegon, MI

2006-08-01 01:31:12Z

I am descended from his daughter Olive LaFayette (1843-1894). She married Joseph Amiotte (1834-1915). I can tell you more about their family if you like. I have her father listed as Thomas DesFayette. Do you know anything about the name change?
Thanks, Sara

Re: Gilbert Lafayette, b. abt. 1821

2006-04-09 19:22:05Z

Than you Joyce for keeping a look out for LaFayettes. Maybe one will be a hit for me.
Carol LaFayette-Boyd

Re: Olive LaFayette

2004-12-28 00:07:06Z

I was wondering where i would get a copy of the Lafayette family history . I'm related to Olive Lafayette. Can email me at jeanwheeler13@sbcglobal.net.

Marquis Lafayette

2003-11-16 21:07:46Z

I have a Marquis Lafayette born in Tennessee about 1849 or 1850. I find him with another family in Illinois. He may have a brother named Silas. Any help would be helpful.

Re: African-American Lafayettes

2003-10-06 18:23:03Z

I don't know if anyone has contactd you yet about your search, but Henry is my GGG-Grandfather, Minerva is my GGG-Grandmother, Classy is my GG-grandmother. I have extensive documentation of family history. contact me at by e-mail. P.S. - Sue Johnson if you read this , we have gained more info on your great-mother Rachel Lafayette Maiden, contact me.

Re: Minnesota

2003-10-03 21:12:36Z

Do you have dates? Ages? My father/grandfather/ggf and gggf all were in Jackson County Iowa dating back to the 1840's. Prior to that, my gggf was in Illinois back to the 1820's. Census data shows him being born in Vermont or Canada and his wife, my gggm was from Massachusetts. He was born in 1789 and she around 1802. I can't get any further back than that but am trying.

Re: Nelson & Margaret (Tuite) Lafayette

DGallagher1202 — 2006-10-05 21:56:19Z

Found 1880 census for Jersey City, NJ for my great great grandparents, Nelson & Margaret Lafayette.
Nelson is now 54 years old, born in France (not Canada as the CT census record listed), and a machinist. Both his parents are listed as born in France.
His wife, Margaret (Tuite) is 53, born in NY, "k. house", with both parents' birthplace as Ireland.
The only children listed in this census record are:
Agnes (my great grandmother), 20 years old, born in CT
John, 17 years old, occupation: iron business; born in CT
Celia, 13 years old, "at school", born in CT

Also found 1920 Schenectady, NY, census with my great grandmother, Agnes. She is married to Robert Leishman. He is 55 years old, born in Calif., both parents born in Scotland and works for the railroad. Agnes is 52, born in CT with father (Nelson Lafayette) born in France and mother (Margaret Tuite) born in CT.

Their daugher, Jessie, and her husband, Roy Dawson (my grandparents), are also listed on this census record (which is what I was looking for and found my great grandparents on the line above them).

I've had difficulty finding Nelson's parents. I've learned, though, that George Washington Lafayette (son of "The General") had a couple of sons who did not have any sons; but I've also learned that George had illegitimate children, in particular sons. This may be where my line descends through, especially since my grandmother, Jessie Leishman Dawson, told us that we are descended from the Marquis.

Re: F. Lafayette grave found in northeast Pennsylvania

DGallagher1202 — 2006-10-05 21:56:19Z

My great great grandparents, Nelson and Margaret Tuite Lafayette had a son by the name of Francis/ Frank Lafayette, born about 1853 in Connecticut. They lived in New Hartford, CT in the 1850 census; Waterbury, CT in the 1870 census; and Jersey City, NJ in the 1880 census (where my grandmother was born). Since they were in north NJ in the late 1800s, I'm wondering if this is their son, Frank, buried in the cemetary you found in NE Penn.
Deb (drgallagher122@yahoo.com)

Re: Thomas LaFayette- b.Canada d. Muskegon, MI

DBurnsReal — 2005-05-14 19:04:19Z

Hi Tom,

My husband's great-grandmother was Mary Lafayette of Muskegon, Michigan. DOB 1/9/1839 Canada, father Thos. Lafayett, mother Margaret Palquett (based on death certificate)

Moved to US in 1840 (based on 1900 Census, Michigan, Muskegon County, Moorland Township)

Marriage 10/2/1860, husband William Butler, Muskegon, MI, age 18, bride Muskegon, MI, age 22. One witness was Olive Amuet (based on Marriage license Book 1, page 13)

Death certificate 10/10/1911 Muskegon County Record #1076

I have thought Mary may have been related to Dafayette because in some of the old papers is a prayer card about Adeline Dafayette's death. My husband's grandmother's middle name is Adeline.

I have information about Mary and William's children, etc. I would like information about Mary's siblings and ancesters. My email address is DBurnsReal@aol.com

Thanks for any help you can give me!

Nancy

CT Lafayettes?