This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cstev23 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.benard/75/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Attempting my French "connection". Above person who is my great grandmother was born and married in France. I'm seeking any assistance regarding obtaining her marriage license. She was married in 1884 in France to Peter ?. Peter was supposedly an Italian. They Americanized their name after their arrival in New York in 1888. Thank you in advance for any consideration given this query. Also seeking information about the name Benard/Banard. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.