Monthly Archives: July 2008

The Death and Burial of Jacques Fortin – 1730

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. Continue reading

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The Death and Burial of Charles Fortin – 1735

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. Continue reading

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The Death and Burial of Eustache Fortin – 1736

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. Continue reading

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The Death and Burial of Barbe Fortin – 1737

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

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. Continue reading

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The Birth and Baptism of Marguerite Fortin – 1677

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

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

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

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

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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