----- Original Message ----- From: Don Landry To: ACADIAN-CAJUN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Wrong e-mail address listed for Lauren Smith, Librarian a... Part 2 I am sorry the i in the first or wrong one was written as a capital I The second or corrected e-mail should have a non capital L or l, which looks the same, but the internet recognizes the difference, even if our eyes don't. Sorry about the confusion Don ----- Original Message ----- From: BellBotm13@aol.com To: don2717@cox.net Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Wrong e-mail address listed for Lauren Smith, Librarian a... In a message dated 8/21/2003 5:34:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, don2717@cox.net writes: erroneously listed as: Ismith@state.lib.la.us This is wrong. It is lsmith@state.lib.la.us They still contain exactly the same letters ==== ACADIAN-CAJUN Mailing List ==== http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/ACADIAN-CAJUN.html This is the link to our archives. You may search or browse. Also, subscribe or unsubscribe and contact admin. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

----- Original Message ----- From: Don Landry To: ACADIAN-CAJUN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Wrong e-mail address listed for Lauren Smith, Librarian a... Part 2 I am sorry the i in the first or wrong one was written as a capital I The second or corrected e-mail should have a non capital L or l, which looks the same, but the internet recognizes the difference, even if our eyes don't. Sorry about the confusion Don ----- Original Message ----- From: BellBotm13@aol.com To: don2717@cox.net Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Wrong e-mail address listed for Lauren Smith, Librarian a... In a message dated 8/21/2003 5:34:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, don2717@cox.net writes: erroneously listed as: Ismith@state.lib.la.us This is wrong. It is lsmith@state.lib.la.us They still contain exactly the same letters ==== ACADIAN-CAJUN Mailing List ==== http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/ACADIAN-CAJUN.html This is the link to our archives. You may search or browse. Also, subscribe or unsubscribe and contact admin. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

----- Original Message ----- From: Don Landry To: ACADIAN-CAJUN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Wrong e-mail address listed for Lauren Smith, Librarian a... Part 2 I am sorry the i in the first or wrong one was written as a capital I The second or corrected e-mail should have a non capital L or l, which looks the same, but the internet recognizes the difference, even if our eyes don't. Sorry about the confusion Don ----- Original Message ----- From: BellBotm13@aol.com To: don2717@cox.net Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Wrong e-mail address listed for Lauren Smith, Librarian a... In a message dated 8/21/2003 5:34:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, don2717@cox.net writes: erroneously listed as: Ismith@state.lib.la.us This is wrong. It is lsmith@state.lib.la.us They still contain exactly the same letters ==== ACADIAN-CAJUN Mailing List ==== http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/ACADIAN-CAJUN.html This is the link to our archives. You may search or browse. Also, subscribe or unsubscribe and contact admin. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I am sorry the i in the first or wrong one was written as a capital I The second or corrected e-mail should have a non capital L or l, which looks the same, but the internet recognizes the difference, even if our eyes don't. Sorry about the confusion Don ----- Original Message ----- From: BellBotm13@aol.com To: don2717@cox.net Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Wrong e-mail address listed for Lauren Smith, Librarian a... In a message dated 8/21/2003 5:34:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, don2717@cox.net writes: erroneously listed as: Ismith@state.lib.la.us This is wrong. It is lsmith@state.lib.la.us They still contain exactly the same letters

When my grandfather Louis-Joseph Picard was born March 21 1867 , his mother, Irma Chenevert died shortly after he was born. His father Stanislas Picard married Irma's sister Louise Chenevert and from this second marriage there were 5 children born. I have some information on their son Etienne and a lot on their son Landry Picard, but I have very little information on: Marie-Lesida Picard bn December 28, 1873 Marie Zulma Picard bn August 05, 1879 Elodie Picard bn November 03, 1876 I recall having received a notice that the latest volume of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records has just recently been published. There has been a long time between the publication of the last volume. I have been patiently waiting for this volume to see if my maternal grandfather's siblings' marriages or deaths are listed. I would like to ask a favor. If anyone has the set of the Baton Rouge Diocese books, would you look to see what Picards are listed and send me this information. My local library is a little slow in getting newly published research books. Don Landry don2717@cox.net

I made an error when I sent out a copy of the request from Lauren B. Smith, Librarian I, Genealogy , Lafayette Public Library, announcing that she is the librarian in charge of the genealogy collection at the Lafayette Public Library. Her e-mail address was erroneously listed as: Ismith@state.lib.la.us This is wrong. It is lsmith@state.lib.la.us I typed in an I instead of an l for Lauren. Sorry about that Lauren.

I made an error when I sent out a copy of the request from Lauren B. Smith, Librarian I, Genealogy , Lafayette Public Library, announcing that she is the librarian in charge of the genealogy collection at the Lafayette Public Library. Her e-mail address was erronously listed as: Ismith@state.lib.la.us This is wrong. It is lsmith@state.lib.la.us I typed in an I instead of an l for Lauren. Sorry about that Lauren.

I received a letter from Lauren B. Smith, Librarian I, Genealogy , Lafayette Public Library, announcing that she is the librarian in charge of the genealogy collection at the Lafayette Public Library. Because of the wealth of information produced and maintained by the local genealogical groups, she wants to be added to the mailing lists of the many genealogical societies, so that she can keep the collection current. She would also like to be informed about any upcoming events or publications of the societies. She will review all publications and consider ordering them for the collection. All mail should be directed to her at: Lauren B. Smith, Librarian I, Genealogy - Lafayette Public Library - 301 W. Congress St. Lafayette LA 70501 - (337) 261 - 5789. or e-mail her at: Ismith@state.lib.la.us =============++++++++++++++++============ I also received an announcement from the Genealogical Societies of Metropolitan New Orleans announcing a Genealogical Research Seminar scheduled for 8:00 am til 4:00 pm, Saturday November 8, 2003 at Jones Hall - Tulane University Campus. Topics include: Spanish Colonial Period in Louisiana - 1762-1803 Spanish Archives Materials : Not Just for Hispanics The Settlement of the Gulf Coast : A Historical Timeline and Study Some Real ... Reliable Research Sites on the Internet Don Landry

Acadian poet named lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick Posted 08-2-2003 http://www.cbc.ca/artsCanada/stories/quickhits210803 FREDERICTON - Prime Minister Jean Chrétien appointed Acadian poet and Université de Moncton professor Herménégilde Chiasson New Brunswick's new lieutenant-governor Friday. The announcement took place just before Acadian cultural holiday celebrations began last weekend. Born in Saint-Simon on the Acadian Peninsula, Chiasson is a celebrated member of New Brunswick's cultural community. Holding degrees from l'Université de Moncton, Mount Allison University, New York State University and the Sorbonne, Chiasson's career has ranged from director, playwright and journalist to professor, gallery director and arts curator. Chiasson's publishing credits include plays, books, magazine articles and poetry anthologies, including Conversations, which won the Governor General's Literary Award for Poetry (French) in 1999. He was awarded the prix France-Acadie in 1986 and 1992, and named a Chevalier de l'Ordre français des arts et letters.

I'm trying to identify if any of the Scottish settlers in 1632 at Port Royal in Nova Scotia can be confirmed to have stay on after Nova Scotia was transferred back to French control in 1632. There are a few references that state that some of the Scottish settlers stayed and married into the French colonists who came. > As you may be aware Nova Scotia from 1621 to 1632 was under the control of the Scots and Sir William Alexander. > Does any one have any information about this? > > Phil

Deborah and List: I will try to answer some of the questions raised in this lengthy inquiry, since I come from the Breaux Bridge area and have an obvious interest. The main sources of information for this area are (1) "St. Martin Parish History", by Betty Pourciau, Curtis Media, 1985 [available at most South Louisiana parish libraries] and (2) "Southwest Louisiana Records-CD #101", by Donald J. Hebert, 2001(?) [available for sale]. ----- Original Message ----- | Anastasie GUIDRY, daughter of Pierre and Marguerite (peggy) MILLER, | married David REES, from Pennsylvania, 9 Jan 1805-St Martinville. I | have |been told they had 12 children, but the only one I have is | Henry, b abt 1821. ===================== Henry REES was one of 13 children, born May 6, 1815 [see (1), p 236, where all children are listed]. | He married Aspasie CASTILLE, 14 sept 1842, St Martinville. First | big |question: Who were Aspasie Castille's parents? and anything | further back, if | anyone has it. ====================== Aspasie Laure CASTILLE was born August 2, 1824, the 4th child of 17 children, of Joseph Gervais CASTILLE and Marie Celeste LEBLANC [See(1), p 138, where there is information much further back on the CASTILLEs to the Isle of Minorca]. | Henry and Aspasie had at least 4 children. Their daughter, Nanette | Victorie Rees..... ====================== Marie Victorie REES was born Sept 2, 1845, the 2nd of 10 children, according to (1), p 237. | 1) She seems to have married someone named Polk, probably abt 1866. | 2) On 8 sept 1870 she married Joseph Musso from Italy...... | 3) In the 1880 census she is married to a man named Manuel | SEVIACHIE, from Greece. ======================= She married Jules Joseph POLK from New Orleans June 11, 1866 {see (1), p 237, where the MUSSO marriage is given as 1870}. The SEVIACHIE marriage was not confirmed, but another, different marriage was found with Peter MURPHY, 6 Aug 1895, from (2), the SWLR-CD . The rest of the request deals with late 19th century questions, where church data stops, and research requires a variety of approaches, such as checking of Parish records, looking at contemporary newspapers, U.S. Census of 1900, cemetery records, etc. I hope this has been helpful--- Carl HUVAL Vicksburg, Mississippi U.S.A. Email: CarlHuval@huvalfamily.com HUVAL PAGE: http://www.huvalfamily.com

I received a l;etter from Lauren B. Smith, Librarian I, Genealogy , Lafayette Public Library, announcing that she is the librarian in charge of the genealogy collection at the Lafayette Public Library. Because of the wealth of information produced and maintained by the local genealogical groups, she wants to be added to the mailing lists of the many genealogical societies, so that she can keep the collection current. She would also like to be informed about any upcoming events or publications of the societies. She will review all publications and consider ordering them for the collection. All mail should be directed to me at: Lauren B. Smith, Librarian I, Genealogy - Lafayette Public Library - 301 W. Congress St. Lafayette LA 70501 - (337) 261 - 5789. or e-mail at: Ismith@state.lib.la.us I also received an announcement from the GenealogicalSocieties of Metropolital New Orleans announcing a Genealogical Research Seminar scheduled for 8:00 am til 4:oo pm, Saturday November 8, 2003 at Jones Hall - Tulane University Campus. Topics include: Spanish Colonial Period in Louisiana - 1762-1803 Spanish Archives Materials : Not Just for Hispanics The Settlement of the Gulf Coast : A Hiastorical Timeline and Study Some Real ... Reliable Research Sites on the Internet

Hi Carla, I have Firmin Fontenot's wife listed as Zelima Josephe David [and your right, many OTHER names]. Her Parents: Joseph Ignace David [or perhaps Deville] & Marie Françoise Saucier. ----- Marriage records for Joseph & Marie Francoise: WAKINE, Ignace - native of this parish (natural son of --- OAQUINE & Marie FRUGE) m. 4 July 1820 Françoise SAUCIER - native of this parish (minor daughter of Simon SOSIE & Emilie CHATELIN) Wits: Joseph Simon BELVEU [Bellevue FONTENOT], Antoine OAQUINE [perhaps WAKINE], Gabriel FONTENOT. Fr. Flavius Henri ROSSI (Opel.Ch.: v.1-B, p.357). SAUCIER, Françoise - native of this parish (minor daughter of Simon SOSIE & Emilie CHATELIN) m. 4 July 1820 Ignace WAKINE - native of this parish (natural son of --- OAQUINE & Marie FRUGE) Wits: Joseph Simon BELVEU [Bellevue FONTENOT], Antoine OAQUINE [perhaps WAKINE], Gabriel FONTENOT. Fr. Flavius Henri ROSSI (Opel.Ch.: v.1-B, p.357). I have found 9 children for Ignace & Francoise, of which their oldest is named Onesime. I have searched for other records on the "Onesime" on SWLR CD and there appears to be none. I strongly suspect that Onesime is probably Zelima Josephe \David/Daville\, who became the wife of Firmin Fontenot. The Children of Ignace & Francoise: 1) WAKINE, Onesime (Ignace & Françoise SOSIE [SAUCIER]) b. 15 July 1822, bt. 2 Sept. 1822 Pats: Joseph WACHINE & Marie Jeanne FRIGE [FRUGE]; Mats: Simon SOSIE [SAUCIER] & Emilie CHATELIN; Spons: Zenon BORDELON & Marguerite LEBON ? Fr. Flavius Henri ROSSI (Opel. Ch.: v.2, p.248). 2) CHIAVIL, Clara Felicite (Joseph JAVIL & Françoise SOSIE [SAUCIER]) b. 28 Jan. 1825, bt. 14 June 1825 Pats: Joseph JAVIL [CHIAVIL] Wakine & Marie Jeanne FRUGE; Mats: Simon SOSIE [SAUCIER] & Emilie CHATELIN; Spons: Augustin GUILLORY & Marguerite BOULE. Fr. Flavius Henri ROSSI (Opel. Ch.: v.2, p.317). 3) WAKINE, Marguerite Diavy (Ignace Diavy & Françoise SOSIE [SAUCIER]) b. 17 Dec. 1828, bt. 24 April 1829 Pats: Joseph Diavy WAKINE & Marie Jeanne FRIGE [FRUGE]; Mats: Simon SOSIE [SAUCIER] & Emilie CHATELIN; Spons: Antoine Diavy WAKINE & Emilie Charles Beler FONTENOT. Fr. Flavius Henri ROSSI (Opel. Ch.: v.3, p.67). 4) CHIAVIL, Irene (Joseph & Françoise SAUCIER) b. 26 March 1831 (Opel. Ch.: v.3, p. 179) CHIAVIL, Yrene [Irene] (Joseph GHIAVIL & Françoise SOSIER [SAUCIER]) b. 26 March 1831, bt. 6 Oct. 1831 Pats: Joseph GHIAVIL [CHIAVIL] & Marie Jeanne FRUGE; Mats: Simon SOSIER [SAUCIER] & Emilie CHATELIN; Spons: Joseph Simon FONTENOT & Emerante Simon FONTENOT. Fr. Flavius Henri ROSSI (Opel. Ch.: v.3, p.179). 5) CHIASVIL, Aurelien (Joseph & Françoise SAUCIER) b. 8 Oct. 1833 (Opel. Ch.: v.3, p.270). 6) WAKINE, Aureline (Ignace & Françoise SAUCIER) b. 2 April 1836 (Opel. Ch.: v. 4, p. 78). 7) DAVID, Celima Chiavil (Joseph Chiavil & Françoise SAUCIER) b. 29 July 1839 (Opel. Ch.: v.4, p. 130). 8) DAVID, Octave (Joseph & Françoise SAUCIER) bt. 14 March 1843 at age 9 months (Opel. Ch.: v.4, p. 196). 9) DAVID, Virgeline (Joseph & Françoise SAUCIER) b. 16 Jan. 1846 (Opel. Ch.: v.4, p.296). All found in SWLR CD 101. Hope this helps! Rita -----Original Message----- From: Chris and Carla [mailto:chrisandcarla@centurytel.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 9:19 PM To: ACADIAN-CAJUN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Lezima David Looking for the parents of Lezima David born about 1821-1823. She was married to Firmin Fontenot in 1844 and she died in 1899. They lived in the Opelousas or Ville Platte area. Sometimes in her name on birth records of her children she is listed as Lezima Josephe David or Deville. Another name is Onesime Josephe David. I can't seem to locate any parents for her on any documents. Carla Deville ==== ACADIAN-CAJUN Mailing List ==== The number one rule of this list is no flaming. If something is posted to the list that disturbs you, bring it to the _admin._, not the list or the person who posted. Your concerns will be addressed. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Looking for the parents of Lezima David born about 1821-1823. She was married to Firmin Fontenot in 1844 and she died in 1899. They lived in the Opelousas or Ville Platte area. Sometimes in her name on birth records of her children she is listed as Lezima Josephe David or Deville. Another name is Onesime Josephe David. I can't seem to locate any parents for her on any documents. Carla Deville

New Brunswick artists to be given public money for Acadian celebrations http://www.cbc.ca/artsCanada/stories/acadia200803 Posted 2003-08-20 CBC News Online, with files from Phlis McGregor, The Arts Report HALIFAX - Artists in New Brunswick are being encouraged to apply for funding to develop works that commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first French settlement in North America. The anniversary arrives next year. In 1604, Samuel de Champlain started a settlement on St. Croix Island, near what is now Calais, Me. and St. Stephen, N.B. This represented the first attempt by France to colonize the territory called Acadia. Celebrations are planned in Canada, France and the United States. In preparation for the 400th anniversary, the New Brunswick Arts Board has received $100,000 from the provincial government. The money will be used to fund artistic projects that relate to the commemorative theme. Robert Barriault is the program officer of the New Brunswick Arts Board. "A lot of energy is being focused on the artistic or cultural community in New Brunswick, so funding is available from both the province of New Brunswick through organizations like our own, the New Brunswick Arts Board, or Heritage Canada to fund projects that will take place in 2004." Rather than awarding the cash as a separate initiative, funding will be distributed through the New Brunswick Arts Board's regular grant programs. "We're asking that artists who are applying for funding within the Arts Board programs write us and tell us about a program that meets the objective of the 1604-2004 program. So they should be geared to those celebrations," Barriault says. Artists must be New Brunswick residents and meet established criteria for existing funding programs. The New Brunswick Arts Board has five funding deadlines per year. The next deadline is September 1. For more arts news, listen to The Arts Report weekdays at 7:12 a.m., 8:12 a.m. and 5:55 p.m. on CBC Radio Two.

On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:31:24 -0400, Andy wrote: >Was wondering if anyone out there has access to Louisiana Census & Militia >Lists 1770 - 1789 by Albert J. Robichaud, Jr. and could possibly do a lookup >for me. I am looking for a listing for Joseph MICHEL. Any help would be >appreciated. Hi Andy, Joseph is listed in the 17 Jan 1770 Militia Listing of the Second Company of the Coast of the Germans living at house number 37 on the right shore. He is age 35, married, and from Canada. Refer to page 74 of the Robichaux book. Additionally, according to the St John Parish Original Acts as translated and abstracted by Conrad, Joseph died 14 Jul 1783. Dwayne Montz damontz@infinet.com ________________________________________________________ Dwayne's Genealogy Page: http://my.ohio.voyager.net/~damontz/

For anyone who is interested, ACGS sells great maps that are very helpful in doing our research. They have one for Quebec province and one for the Maritimes. Very helpful in understanding the travels of our Ancestors. www.acgs.org Lucie LeBlanc Consentino Acadian & French Canadian Ancestral Home www.acadian-home.org Am-Can Gen Soc www.acgs.org CMA 2004 - www.cma2004.com Grand-Pré - http://www.grand-pre.com/ www.umoncton.ca/etudeacadiennes/centre/cea.html -----Original Message----- From: Slooogin@aol.com [mailto:Slooogin@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 9:47 AM To: ACADIAN-CAJUN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Nicolet In a message dated 8/19/03 11:08:17 PM Central Daylight Time, yvesdussault@videotron.ca writes: << Nicolet IS on the south shore of the St Lawrence River, about 100 kms west of Quebec City. Depending on what you define as an area, Nicolet is in the Trois Rivieres area... >> My PROVENCHER ancestors were in Trois Rivieres first, then they settled in Becancour, Nicolet, Quebec, Canada. So, Becancour wouldn't be too far from Trois Riveres? I was wondering where these places were, so these postings on this list have been great. Mary Boudreau ==== ACADIAN-CAJUN Mailing List ==== http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/ACADIAN-CAJUN.html This is the link to our archives. You may search or browse. Also, subscribe or unsubscribe and contact admin. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

In a message dated 8/19/03 11:08:17 PM Central Daylight Time, yvesdussault@videotron.ca writes: << Nicolet IS on the south shore of the St Lawrence River, about 100 kms west of Quebec City. Depending on what you define as an area, Nicolet is in the Trois Rivieres area... >> My PROVENCHER ancestors were in Trois Rivieres first, then they settled in Becancour, Nicolet, Quebec, Canada. So, Becancour wouldn't be too far from Trois Riveres? I was wondering where these places were, so these postings on this list have been great. Mary Boudreau

Hi, Was wondering if anyone out there has access to Louisiana Census & Militia Lists 1770 - 1789 by Albert J. Robichaud, Jr. and could possibly do a lookup for me. I am looking for a listing for Joseph MICHEL. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Andy Scott

Andy wrote: > > Hi, > > Was wondering if anyone out there has access to Louisiana Census & Militia > Lists 1770 - 1789 by Albert J. Robichaud, Jr. and could possibly do a lookup > for me. I am looking for a listing for Joseph MICHEL. Any help would be > appreciated. > > Thanks > > Andy Scott > Joseph Michel appears on page 140 of the book. He is listed with his wife, Jenevieve LeBlanc. He is 27, his wife 24 in the census labeled as"1 January 1789 - general Census of the Inhabitants of Lafourche, Papeles Procedentes de Cuba, Legato 202, Archivo General de Ondias, Sevielle, Spain". The census is divided into Left and Right Banks. His is on the Right bank. Other recorded data: 6 Arpents of land, 30 quarts of corn, and 9 hogs. -- Charlie Hoffpauir http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlieh/