Hi Dawn, Cecelia Hince was my Great-Grandmother. She is a descendent of Jonathan Haynes, born @ 1616 in the New England Colonies of America. Jonathan (Cecelia's ggggg-grandfather) and his brother Joseph were criminals (crimes unknown) and sent to New France (Quebec) to become naturalized citizens, under certain conditions. Around the beginning of the 1900's my line moved to the Duluth, Minnesota area. I've heard many Hince's are still living there. Cecelia married Joseph Laurent, and in their retirement years moved to Washington State. The city of Yakima. The surname changes quite frequently. I've seen Haynes, Hins, Hains and Hince. Do you know where your line came from? I might have some information I can share with you! I am looking for any stories or other information anyone on the list might have. Hope this helps, Mary Boisselle Seattle, WA, USA mlbois@gte.net

Hi Mary and everyone, There was an article in the French Canadian and Acadian Genealogical Review (Vol. 1 Number 1), dealing with the origins of the Hains family. It explains that the Hains brothers were captured in a raid and taken to Quebec at the ages of 12 and 7. Based on the article, the reference to criminals seems to be mistaken. Roger Mary Boisselle wrote: > Hi Dawn, > > Cecelia Hince was my Great-Grandmother. She is a descendent of Jonathan > Haynes, born @ 1616 in the New England Colonies of America. Jonathan > (Cecelia's ggggg-grandfather) and his brother Joseph were criminals (crimes > unknown) and sent to New France (Quebec) to become naturalized citizens, > under certain conditions. Around the beginning of the 1900's my line moved > to the Duluth, Minnesota area. I've heard many Hince's are still living > there. Cecelia married Joseph Laurent, and in their retirement years moved > to Washington State. The city of Yakima. >