This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: paullleblanc Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.doucette/479.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I had no luck either but...some clues & hints French Names are Pierre and Marie Not sure when they switched Marie may have a 2nd name Marie Marguerite etc May have been known as 2nd name until married & then Marie. Check Doucet, Doucett, & Doucette (records may use spelling interchangeable) . Rough rule of thumb during transistion Pierre & Marie in church records & Peter & Mary in civil records . More likely to be from the Maritimes rather than Quebec . All (European) families in North America before 1700 share the princess myth but even if you don't have any yourself, you will almost certainly have sibs or cousins who marry Amerindians or their descendants . Good hunting 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. <br>