This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MENARD/ROY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mA1.2ACIB/384.2.1 Message Board Post: Hello Glenn Thank you for the MENARD information. I am at a brick wall trying to determine the correct Joseph MENARD and Catherine ROY (ROI) who would be my 3xgr.grandparents. I have been told that they were from the Bellechasse area in Quebec (with no proof), however, I am leaning toward a Joseph MENARD who was born in 1799 in OKA, Quebec (PRDH). According to his death date and age at death, (headstone in MN.), this birth to a Joseph MENARD and Marie Helene Charlebois "seems" to fit. The Marie Sophie MENARD that you mention could very well be the Sophie that I am looking for. I have not heard of Montebello before, but I see that it is about 1/2 way between the Oka area and Ottawa area. The 1830 birth year also fits. I guess I will now have to order in film for Montebello. I have Rachel (sister of Sophie) married in Ste. Marthe, Vaudreuil in 1844, Catherine (another sister) born in Bytown in 1833. This all makes me beleive that they travelled all around that area before departing for MN. USA c:1850. If you should come across a John (Jean Baptiste) born to Joseph and Catherine, in this area, in this time period, I would greatly appreciate the info. I am so confused at this point, I do not know which end is up. I am sorry I have been so long answering you, but I have been neglecting my computer for the past few weeks as we are building an addition onto the house, and have been so very busy. Thanks again. Pam