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From the Spring Seminar of the SMCGS

The Spring Seminar of the San Mateo County Genealogical Society was held on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Approximately 100 people were in attendance. Continue reading

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Spring Seminar of the San Mateo County Genealogical Society

Today, I’ll be speaking at the San Mateo County Genealogical Society, presenting seminars on Eastern European Genealogy and A New Look at Immigrant Passenger Manifests. The complete program is available at the SMCGS website. Continue reading

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The Birth and Baptism of Marie LeBlanc – 1732

On 25 Mar 1732, Marie LeBlanc, daughter of Pierre LeBlanc and Franí§oise Landry, was born. She was baptized in the parish of St. Charles de la Grand Pré de Mines de L’Acadie on 05 Apr 1732. Continue reading

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The Birth and Baptism of Franí§oise LeBlanc – 1727

On 27 Jul 1727, Franí§oise LeBlanc, daughter of Pierre LeBlanc and Franí§oise Landry, was born. She was baptized in the parish of St. Charles de la Grand Pré de Mines de L’Acadie on 09 Sep 1727. Continue reading

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The Birth and Baptism of Agní¨s LeBlanc – 1712

On 15 Mar 1712, Agní¨s Leblanc, daughter of Pierre Leblanc and Franí§oise Landry, was born and baptized. Continue reading

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Rummaging in Attics: A Huguenot Family Retells French History

On April 10, 2008, Carolyn Lougee Chappell will present a lecture entitled Rummaging in Attics: A Huguenot Family Retells French History at the Stanford Humanities Center, 424 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-4015. Continue reading

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A Quick Peek at My DNA

A while ago, I wrote about how I thought a Y-DNA test could help determine if I was indeed related to the descendants of Franciszek Niedzialkoski. Continue reading

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Happy Easter! Happy Spring!

I wish you all the best this Easter! This is the earliest Easter anyone now living will experience. Easter, a moveable holiday, is set for the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox. Continue reading

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W Polskich Restauracjach – In Polish Restaurants

During my trip to Poland in the year 2000, I had the opportunity to sample food in a number of Polish restaurants. Continue reading

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The Birth and Baptism of Théodore LeBlanc – 1719

On 23 Dec 1719, Théodore LeBlanc, son of Pierre LeBlanc and Franí§oise Landry, was born and baptized. Continue reading

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