boulig@cs.com writes: <<I am a descendent of Rockwell Alexandre Welcome son of Claudius Fontaine dit Bienvenu. Rockwell married Dorimene Marie Panneton 20, Nov. 1859 Saint Peter's Church, Plattsburg, NY. She was the d. of Francis Xavier Panneton and ?? Does anyone have more Panneton (Penton) info? I also have a few stories about this family. Thanks, Brian>> Brian, We have Claudius as Charles Claude Fontaine-Bienvenu-Welcome 1796-18??, a blacksmith in Plattsburgh, NY. His son, Rockwell "Roch" Welcome 1832-1873 was also a blacksmith. Have you found any more information on them? What are the family stories? Tony Fontaine www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/5233/ Canadian Fontaine Genealogy Association