Archive for July, 2008

The Death and Burial of Jacques Fortin - 1730

Monday, July 21st, 2008

On 28 Feb 1730, Jacques Fortin, husband of Marie Catherine Biville-Picard, was buried in the cemetery of the parish of St. Pierre et St. Paul de Baie St. Paul, Baie St. Paul, Canada, New France.

The Death and Burial of Charles Fortin - 1735

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

On 21 Jun 1735, Charles Fortin, husband of Marie Sainte Cloutier, died. On 23 Jun 1735, he was buried in the cemetery of the parish of Notre Dame de Bonsecours de L’Islet sur Mer, L’Islet sur Mer, Canada, New France.

The Death and Burial of Eustache Fortin - 1736

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

On 21 Jan 1736, Eustache Fortin, husband of Louise Cloutier, died. On 23 Jan 1736, he was buried in the cemetery of the parish of St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Canada, New France.

The Death and Burial of Barbe Fortin - 1737

Friday, July 18th, 2008

On 26 Aug 1737, Barbe Fortin, wife of Pierre Lessard, died. On 27 Aug 1737, she was buried in the cemetery of the parish of Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Canada, New France.

Understanding Polish Birth and Baptismal Records from the Congress Kingdom of Poland (1826-1868)

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Throughout history, church and civil records in Poland have assumed a variety of forms. The manner in which the records were maintained depended on the location and the time period.

The Birth and Baptism of Marguerite Fortin - 1677

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

On 28 May 1677, Marguerite Fortin, daughter of Julien Fortin-Bellefontaine and Geneviève Gamache. On 05 Jun 1677, she was baptized in the chapel at Cap Tourmente, Canada, New France.

Born at the Right Time

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

My fourth great grandfather, Tomasz Niedziałkowksi, lived a relatively unusual life. He was born on 20 Dec 1750, he married for the first time at age 34, he lived in four different countries although he never lived more than 10 miles from the place he was born, he fathered children when he was 60, and he died just short of his 76th birthday.

The Birth and Baptism of Jean Fortin - 1674

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Between 10 Jun 1674 and 25 Jul 1674, Jean Fortin, son of Julien Fortin-Bellefontaine and Geneviève Gamache, was baptized in Ste. Anne de Beaupré, Canada, New France.

Breaking Down Brick Walls at CGS

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

San Francisco Bay Area genealogists who attended Saturday’s meeting at the California Genealogical Society and Library were treated to a lively and informative presentation on Breaking Down Brick Walls. The Sherman Room at the Society’s facility in Oakland was filled to capacity for the event.

Lavinia Schwarz, Nancy Peterson, and Jane Hufft
SOURCE: Lavinia Schwarz, Nancy Peterson, and Jane Hufft (Oakland, […]

The Birth and Baptism of Louis Fortin - 1671

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

On 07 Mar 1671, Louis Fortin, son of Julien Fortin-Bellefontaine and Geneviève Gamache, was born. On 19 Mar 1671, he was baptized in Ste. Anne de Beaupré, Canada, New France.