Hi everyone, Does anyone show a marriage, possibly in Turner, Hanover Co., ME between a Blanchard and a Ramsdell? I have received a query for the parents of a Blanchard Ramsdell who married Carol A. French in Turner, 24 May 1860. Thank you, Ross Andrews http://www5.pair.com/vtandrew

Hello all, I received this info from someone helping with my JOSHUA PETTINGILL BLANCHARD and bride, REBECCA JANE'S Oregon Trail trek research. (Wow, that's a mouthful of a sentence!) ------------------------ From: RommWalker@aol.com Subject: OR Trail Date: Thu, 19 Feb 1998 12:07:46 EST To: skipb@nh.ultranet.com I looked in my Donation Land Claim books and found Blanchard listed. John A. Blanchard; Yamhill co. b. 1817 Jackson Co OH. Arr Ore. prior to 1 Dec 1850; SC (settled claim) 27 Nov 1851. m. Luncinda 19 jan 1841 Knox Co. MO. Aff signed by Calvin W. Ish, James Scott, Jacob S. Risley, Abijabb S. Hendricks, James Johnson. Dean Blanchard: no claim but listed in 3 places Claims 2836, 3496, 5212. 2836 adm. of estate of Henry M. Knighton 3496 gave aff that that John Harris was deceased. date of aff 23 Mar 1869 5212 adm. of estate of Charles North date 1870. John A Blanchard, witness to claim 1806 of Green, James, Yamhill Co. b. 1817, Susquehanna Co PA. Arrive Ore prior to 1 dec 1850. Others that signed aff are Calvin W. Ish and Daniel Johnson. E. E. Blanchard witness to claim 441. note is "Pat mailed 17 May 1923 to E. E. Blanchard, Grants Pass, Ore." this is in regards to claim 441 of Ganyard, Peter Josephine Co. who arrived OR 16 Aug 1852. ( I suppose this means Blanchard may have purchased calim but really am not sure what it means.) I thought these might be of interest whether they connect or not. I did not find Johsua Pettingill Blanchard listed as taking a DLC. ------------------------------------- E-mail: skipb@nh.ultranet.com Date: 02/19/98 Time: 14:55:10 ------------------------------------ ALBERT EDWARD BELANGER 128 Middle Road Brentwood, NH 03833 (Researching: BELANGER, BLANCHARD, ENSOR, GAGNON, HARRINGTON, HUGHES,RACE, ST.PIERRE, EDMINSTON, MARINO, McQUEEN, MEALEY, Oregon Trail 1851, PETTINGILL, SEAL, STEWART)

Ronald BLANCHARD <AcadiaSn@ix.netcom.com> Mike BLANCHARD <cajunluno@earthlink.net> Jim BLANCHARD <blanchard@earthling.net> You might contact each others, we all have a lot in common. Try http://www.erols.com/someday/Blanchard.htm I am researching French Acadian descendants of Guillaume BLANCHARD b. 1590c in Martaize, France > Jean > Martin (M1: to Francoise LeBLANC) > Rene > Rene > Olivier > Maxime > Olivier > Fabien > Eugene > Wilfred > Eugene. Martin's (M1: I do not have a son Martin) but Martin's (M2: to Marguerite GIBAULT, I have a son Martin b. 1693c who M: Elisabeth DUPUIS). Martha from Alberta, Canada

Hi all avid researchers: Anyone interested in Miscellaneous Ship' Passenger Lists, I found a neat web page called 'The Olive Tree Genealogy'. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/colship.htm Eg: List of Officers & Sailors in the First Voyage of Columbus in 1492. Those who sailed in The Santa Maria, The Pinta,& The Nina. Also lists the dead. Just what you have been looking for, eh? Martha from Calgary, Alberta

After completing my paper I found the following additional reference to a marriage between George Blanchard, Jr and Sarah Munroe. It is listed without date or source in "History of Cambridge, MA; Supplement and Index", Mrs Mary Isabella Gozzaldi, Cambridge, 1930, pg 48 (refers to pg 612). Has anyone searched for the will of Sara's father, William Munroe? Sherry

Blanchard researchers, I found this obituary in my local paper-The Gardner News of Gardner,MA: Tuesday November 18,1997-- John B. Blanchard, 77, died Sunday in his residence following an illness. Born in St. Louis,N.B. Canada on Nov 25,1919, he was the son of Sylvain & Emilie (St.PIERRE) BLANCHARD. Mr Blanchard was a furniture repairman employed by Nichols & Stone Co for eight years until his retirement in 1985. He was previously employed by the former Heywood-Wakefield Co for many years. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 747 of Gardner. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Bertha M (GUIMOND) BLANCHARD of Gardner; two sons, Alyre J BLANCHARD of Fitchburg and Vincent J BLANCHARD of Gardner; four daughters, Yvonne M MITKO and Betty Ann LaLIBERTE, both of Gardner; Doris CRAIGUE of Leominster and Cynthia M BUNDY of Leominster; two brothers, Camille BLANCHARD of St Louis,N.B., Canada and Ernest BLANCHARD of St Antoine,N.B., Canada; three sisters, Dorilla LEGER of Danvers, Irene GAUVIN and Yvonne MELANSON, both of Holiday,Fla and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Subject: William M. BLANCHARD From: berylbrown@aol.com (BerylBrown) Date: 28 Jan 1998 22:50:26 EST Looking for parents of William M. BLANCHARD (b. 1851, TN). William married Sarah Murray (b. 1874, TN) and they had two children: Nettie Eujanie b.. 1892, MS. and Robert b. 1895, MS. Thanks. Beryl Bourgeois Browning email: BerylBrown@aol.com

I have French Blanchard relatives. We are a very forgiving bunch! Ask and ye shall recieve! CAS

I recently posted a message that was harsh although vented some frustration and therefore may not have been completely without use to myself. I am apologizing, though, for the attacking nature on my part toward Mr. Chandler. It was uncalled for. Mr. Chandler appears to work very hard at all of this, and I had not right to go psychotic on anything that he had written which may have been opinion that he has a right to as well as anyone else. I would not want everyone to start thinking that everytime I dont agree with a message, that I think I have the right to become rude and inconsiderate. I am sorry. It won't happen again. If I had something to say, I should have kept it in a polite format, for actually, what I was upset at, was really nothing anyway, like I said it was someone else's view. Sorry for wasting everyone's KB's with the anger. I am very interested with everyone's input on this thing, and I enjoy it and don't want to loose the privilege of being part of it. If I ever retrieve my paperwork, we can take up the discussion of French family History on an educational foundation, which I should have stayed on. Not a very good relative or friend, Sorry Mr. Chandler. Bruce W. Aho

I am pleased to accept Bruce Aho's apology. I would welcome a discussion of Blanchards in France. I would also like to remind everyone that this is a generic Blanchard list, and the topic is not limited to the family of Thomas of Goodworth Clatford and Charlestown, even though that definitely gets the most attention on this channel. John Chandler

This is probably a good time to review the evidence. A summary: The earliest known records of "our" Thomas are the baptisms of his children at the parish church of Goodworth Clatford, starting in 1623 (second child, Thomas). There were Blanchards in the same parish in the 1560's, but no other Blanchard records there until 1623. However, there are some gaps in the parish records, and one such gap covers the time when Thomas' first known child, George, was born and also probably when Thomas was married. As soon as Thomas emigrated, another Blanchard appeared and started having children baptized there (John Blanchard). There were lots of Thomas Blanchards in Hampshire, as seen in the IGI, but no baptism on record seems to fit the emigrant. Same for nearby Wiltshire. When Thomas married his second wife, Agnes (Bent) Barnes, he was called a "yeoman" in the marriage licence. That term would not be applied to a resident alien. There are records of "denization" (naturalization) from that era, but no one has found a record that matches our Thomas. There are also records for Huguenot churches in England, but no mention of our Thomas Blanchard has been found in them. This has all been discussed at various times on the list, and the details are thus available in the archives. Those who wish to see more can find the archives via the web: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl There is a blank on that page for entering the name of the list -- put blanchard-l there and go for it. 1996 and 1997 are kept in separate databases. The search page gives some examples of the syntax for queries, but there are some other useful features. In addition to the notation 'word1 and word2', which finds messages that contain both words somewhere, there is another: 'word1+word2' which looks for the two words next to each other. (The single quotes should not be entered.) There is yet another syntax: '"word1 word2"' (The double quotes are real.) This is similar to the '+' notation. In fact, it may be equivalent -- I'm not sure. Some quirks: you can't have a leading blank inside the quotes, and if the first character is a digit, the search pattern will match even if that digit appears at the end of a numeric string in the message. However, a search string that begins with a letter must match starting at the beginning of a word. Note: 1998 messages are apparently not yet available for searching. John

I realize many on the list are further back than 1880, but thought the information below might be helpful to newcomers or those needing to confirm location, children, etc. Liberty Twp, Grundy Co., MO 1880 Census, June 2, 1880 Written Page #1, Printed Page #351(A) Dwelling #6, Family #6 BLANCHARD, Charles; age 49, farmer; b OH; father b OH; mother b PA BLANCHARD, Catherine; age 49; wife; b OH; nothing listed under father and mother BLANCHARD, Margaret; age 15; daughter; born MO BLANCHARD, Asa; age 12; son; born MO BLANCHARD, Mary; age 7; daughter; born MO BLANCHARD, Lemuel; age 3; son; born MO Written Page #24; Dwelling # 204; Family #213 BLANCHARD, Asa; age 38; farmer; b OH; father b PA; no information on mother BLANCHARD, Nancy; age 31; wife; b MO; father b MO; mother b IL BLANCHARD, Francis (possibly C middle initial); age 13; daughter; born MO BLANCHARD, William; age 10; son; born MO BLANCHARD, Charles; age 8; son; born MO BLANCHARD, Martha; age 6; daughter; born MO BLANCHARD, Claud; age 2; son; born MO Becky

I sent this out a while back, but it didn't go. Trying again. > >Hi all, > >A while back, I submitted some names in my pedigree line. Pat Curry subsequently asked me to see if anyone on the list could clear up a discrepancy about one of the children of one of my ancestors. > >Nehemiah Blanchard (1774-1848) had 13 children. He lived in NH and then NY. One of his children was William. I show William being born 23 Sep 1814 and dying 31 May 1899 in MI. > >Pat is uncertain whether William settled in Shiawasee Co., MI or in Ottawa Co., MI. > >She has one William who was born ca. 1816 in NY, who married Angeline ---. In 1860 he shows up residing in Shiawasee, Perry, MI, and he was serving as Commissioner of Highways in Perry Twp in 1862 and 1865. Nehemiah had another son named Orrin, who was b 1819 and who also settled in MI (as did a couple of other of Nehemiah's sons.) Orrin's birthyear is supported by 1850 and 1870 Shiawasee Co., MI census info. Pat notes that the ident of this MI Orrin as being Nehemiah's son is still labelled a theory in her notes--she's waiting for confirmation from futher research. > >According to Pat's info, the other William, William H. (whose data more closely match mine), was born 23(?) Sep 1814 or ca. 1817 in NY. He married first Mary Connit, second Mary Weatherwax. In 1880 this William showed up in Ottawa, Polkton, MI. He's buried in Coopersville Cemetery, Ottawa Co., MI. > >Another theory is that both Williams are the same man and he had three wives: Angeline and the two Marys. > >So Pat says that more research needs to be done in both counties--particularly for some association in the records with other known descendents of Nehemiah. She's looking for basic data from the two counties and/or for more data on the two "William" families as well as the Orrin Blanchard family. Any Michigan Blanchards out there who can help? > > Jim Blanchard > Ellicott City, MD

Hi All, Whew! I have finally finished the research paper I was working on re the first three generations of Thomas Blanchard and mailed the manuscript for the contest. I have converted it into a little booklet and am sending a copy off to John Chandler for his incredible help in proofing my "finds". Another copy will go to John Tuttle who also contributed much to assist me. The last copy will go to Fletch for all his efforts in maintaining the list. Some of you have mentioned an interest in receiving a copy of the finished project. I can easily attach the document as a file to all who request it in that format. If anyone else would like a copy of a booklet snail mailed, I will offer it after the contest winner is announced. (A stipulation of entrance was that the manuscript not be scheduled for publication at this time.) I should point out that this work represents the scholarly research conducted by the members of this list over the last several years which does not support popular unsubstantiated stories. Sherry Blanchard Gould

Can anyone help me trace the origins of William and Seth and there brother- name forgotten. They arrived in Boston before Revolutionary war. Seth was first wounded at Concord. William married Phebe Brooks(died 1811) Any help appreciated. Anthony Blanchard Scheidt

What is it in the Blanchard blood that makes everyone so hyper-sensitive? If the traditionalists in the group are so easely offended by contradictory research, they ought not to be involved in a Blanchard RESEARCH group dedicated to turning up all (even new!) evidence. Keep the attacks out of this and let your research speak for you. Ross Andrews Manassas, VA At 02:54 PM 2/10/98 -0500, you wrote: > > I personally, Bruce W. Aho of New Ipswich NH , take offense in >Mr. Chandlers sarcastic attitude toward our family history as it is best >known. > I believe that of the thousands of Blanchards who have done the >best to trace their lineage and genealogy, we deserve a little more respect >for the passed down history that we hold dear. > I suggest before Mr. Chandler decides to criticize so severely >such a treasured past that many of us Blanchard's share, that he should >find his evidence and proof in the Contrary of the present best knowledge. > I also detest someone making a campaign out of trying to discredit >something that someone else holds dear for perhaps the wrong reasons. > Insulting is an easy thing to do. > One should be more careful not to give future reason for one to have >to eat crow and insert foot possibly. In most of these files, I think a humble >and scholastic approach is better served, than offending the thousands and >thousands of the descendants that now reside here in America of Thomas >and Pierre John Blanchard. > I would like to know what Mr. Chandler is smoking to refute history >that is shared of such a large group. > Mr. Chandler, have you looked at the old maps of France in the area >where the Blanchard Estate ( Manor-Castle) was located, and noticed that >on very old maps, it is called "Blanch land, and the waters between the Channel >Islands were called the "Straits of Blanchard."..Hmmmm. coincidence? What about >John Calvin's stay at the Blanchard residence, and their subsequent conversion. > The evidence mounts. > Perhaps it was in liquid form, I apologize. > > Bruce William Aho > PS some of us hold secrets that are yet to be revieled on this list, >for reasons of present reserch. Keep your foot handy, Mr. Chandler. > > >

Greetings, I am desperately seeking information on one Mr. Antoine Blanchard, French painter, and his two daughters. ( One named Evelyn Blanchard, and the other ? name unknown). Both daughters are painters as well and all are believed to be currently living in France. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Catherine

I personally, Bruce W. Aho of New Ipswich NH , take offense in Mr. Chandlers sarcastic attitude toward our family history as it is best known. I believe that of the thousands of Blanchards who have done the best to trace their lineage and genealogy, we deserve a little more respect for the passed down history that we hold dear. I suggest before Mr. Chandler decides to criticize so severely such a treasured past that many of us Blanchard's share, that he should find his evidence and proof in the Contrary of the present best knowledge. I also detest someone making a campaign out of trying to discredit something that someone else holds dear for perhaps the wrong reasons. Insulting is an easy thing to do. One should be more careful not to give future reason for one to have to eat crow and insert foot possibly. In most of these files, I think a humble and scholastic approach is better served, than offending the thousands and thousands of the descendants that now reside here in America of Thomas and Pierre John Blanchard. I would like to know what Mr. Chandler is smoking to refute history that is shared of such a large group. Mr. Chandler, have you looked at the old maps of France in the area where the Blanchard Estate ( Manor-Castle) was located, and noticed that on very old maps, it is called "Blanch land, and the waters between the Channel Islands were called the "Straits of Blanchard."..Hmmmm. coincidence? What about John Calvin's stay at the Blanchard residence, and their subsequent conversion. The evidence mounts. Perhaps it was in liquid form, I apologize. Bruce William Aho PS some of us hold secrets that are yet to be revieled on this list, for reasons of present reserch. Keep your foot handy, Mr. Chandler.

Oh dear! I didn't mean to stir up a hornet's nest! Just got back from the Family History Center with the 1880 Census for Yates, Lake Co., MI. Albert Blanchard shows his birthplace as NY. He also shows his father (Alvin) as being born in NY (guess that means that ALVIN wasn't the one who arrived here from England after the Revolutionary War!). Albert's wife Mary and all their living children are listed; so the next stop is Lake County, MI 1870 Census. By the way, I found another Blanchard at Dover, Lake Co., MI: I also tried to make a more direct connection between Alvin and Luther/Calvin Blanchard of Acton, but just can't quite make it. Blanchard, Keeney(?)--I always get the page where the enumerator writes worse than I do!--a lumber laborer, age 29, born in "Ontario" (don't know if this means Canada or NY). Father and mother both born in England. Maybe somewhere someone will connect. Again, sorry to have "started something". Becky

Thanks John! From reading your responses in the past, I was pretty sure you'd come through with information that I could use. Let's try this one: Ira BLANCHARD, b 1787 m Anna EASTMAN. Had 11 children, including an Alvin. Ira may be son of Reuben BLANCHARD and Amy SEAMONS. Any ideas? Thanks! Becky