Good afternoon: The Blanchard's that I'm connected to are from Pierre Jean {John Pierre} Blanchard of Normandy France. There was four son's, John2 ~ Peter ~ Joeseph and Thomas born on the estate in Normandy France d: 21 March 1653/54 in Charleston, Mass. Thomas had six son's, Nathaniel b. bet. 1615 - 1640 ~ John b. bet. 1615 - 1643 ~ Joseph b. abt. 1620 ~ George b 1622 ~ Thomas b.1625 ~ and Samuel b. August 6, 1629, Halifax, Yorkshire, England d: 23 April 1707 Andover Mass. I have many other names listed and places including Hartford N.Y. , Greenbush Ont. Canada and Ionia Co. Portland, MI. The Blanchad House in Ionia Co. Ionia MI. / The Blackman side, Grant D. Blackman lived in Kent Co. Sparta MI.~ his one son married Ruth G.Blanchard in Portland MI./ its on my web site} If anyone wants to e-mail me, please do so thank you ed