Category Archives: Daily Journal

The Death and Burial of Barbe Fortin – 1737

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Steve

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. Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Marguerite Fortin – 1677

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Steve

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

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Born at the Right Time

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Steve

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. Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Jean Fortin – 1674

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Steve

Between 10 Jun 1674 and 25 Jul 1674, Jean Fortin, son of Julien Fortin-Bellefontaine and Genevií¨ve Gamache, was baptized in Ste. Anne de Beaupré, Canada, New France. Continue reading →

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Breaking Down Brick Walls at CGS

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Steve

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 … Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Louis Fortin – 1671

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Steve

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

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The Birth and Baptism of Pierre Fortin – 1669

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Steve

On 21 May 1669, Pierre Fortin, son of Julien Fortin-Bellefontaine and Genevií¨ve Gamache, was born. On 24 May 1669, he was baptized at home in Cap Tourmente, Canada, New France. Continue reading →

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Home on Park Avenue

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Steve

The first house in which I lived was located at 783 Park Avenue in Albany, New York. Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Julien Fortin – 1667

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Steve

On 17 Apr 1667, Julien Fortin, son of Julien Fortin-Bellefontaine and Genevií¨ve Gamache, was born. On 22 Apr 1667, he was baptized provisionally in the Church of Nôtre Dame de la Visitation in Chí¢teau Richer, Canada, New France. The Birth … Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Marie Anne Fortin – 1666

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Steve

On 01 Mar 1666, Marie Anne Fortin, daughter of Julien Fortin-Bellefontaine and Genevií¨ve Gamache, was born. She was baptized the same day in the Church of Nôtre Dame de la Visitation in Chí¢teau Richer, Canada, New France. The Birth and … Continue reading →

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