This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Viens, Arthur Louis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/124.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear Betty: I read your information online and a little excited. My grandfather lived in Pittsfield, N.H. He worked in the textile mills all over. I am hoping we may be related, as I saw some of your family lived in New Durham, N.H., this is a 30 minute ride from my home. I am looking for information on him and if you could help I would appreciate it. His name was Arthur Louis Viens and my grandmothers name was Sophie, her last name was either spelled Chagnon or Shonyo. If you could get me anywhere I would love you forever. Good luck with your searches. Thank You Barbara Williams

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/128.1 Message Board Post: Paul Tremblay married Luce Potvin in Baie St-Paul on November 11,1828. Luce was the daughter of Jean-Marie Potvin and Agnès Bouchard who got married In Baie St-Paul on September 30, 1788. Jean-Marie is the son of my ancestor Prisque married to Marie-Luce-Dorothée Simard dit Lombrette in B.S.P. on October 10,1764. Prisque is the son of Michel Potvin and Françoise Tremblay who were married in Petite-Rivière Saint-François (Charlevoix) on November 14,1735. Michel is the son of Jean and Françoise-Rose Otis married in Beauport on October 10,1696. Paul Tremblay is the son of Bénoni Tremblay and Marie-Anne Tremblay married in les Éboulements on January 17,1803. Bénoni is the son of Alexis Tremblay and Rose-Ange Gonthier married at les Éboulements on September 30,1760. Alexis is the son of Jean Tremblay and Catherine Lavoie married in B.S.P.on April 4, 1726. Jean is the son of Pierre Tremblay and Marie-Madeleine Roussin. This Pierre Tremblay is called the father of the largest French Canadian family. Very few old F.C. families have not a Tremblay in their family tree. Marie-Anne Tremblay, the wife of Bénoni, was previously married to Joseph Bouchard and Joseph Martel. She was the daughter of Joseph Tremblay and Marie-Jeanne Vézina married in l'Ange-Gardien on June 6,1746. Joseph was also the son of Pierre Tremblay and Marie-Madelaine Roussin.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0lABAEB/130 Message Board Post: Fairly new at this,---I am looking for info on my paternal grandmothers side. Her name was Alma Potvin Perron-----her father was Joseph Potvin who was married to Virginia Charest. My grandmother lived in Fall River, Mass (b 12/8/1899 d 12/23/1991.) She was married to Lorenzo Perron. Any info greatly appreciated. Can e-mail me [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/129 Message Board Post: I have written a short history of the Potvin family going back to Jean Laviolette dit Poitevin, and now Potvin, who arrived in Québec City in 1667. I have also have a family tree going back to this ancestor who came from France. One of his children, also named Jean, married Françoise Rose Otis (previously known as Françoise Rozotty) who is an Otis from Dover, New Hampshire. This girl was kidnapped by the Indians and brought to Québec along with her brother who eventually went back to the the U.S.A. Françoise apparently lived with a Parent family and was married in October 1669 in Beauport. All these facts were researched by a Grey nun sister born in Colorado and raised in Legal, Alberta. The Otis family originates from Great Britain. Small world is it not? All my documents are however in French and are available to you free of charge should you wish to go over them. You are all welcome to get in touch with me at: Phone: (514) 331-6167 Fax: (514) 331-9898 E-mail: [email protected] Have a nice day. Maurice Potvin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Potvin, Tremblay Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0lABAEB/128 Message Board Post: I am searching for the genealogy of Paul Tremblay and Lucie Potvin married Nov 28, 1828 in Baie St. Paul, Quebec.

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Hi Folks: The following message is posted for the benefit of "new" members of this POTVIN Mailing List and will be re-posted on an ongoing basis. --------------------------------------------------------------- At the request of many users (whose comments/suggestions were greatly appreciated), I have decided to re-install the "former" Parachat Chat Room on my Acadian Genealogy Homepage, for your convenience. It is located at http://www.acadian.org/chat.html and now provides a choice of font sizes (for those of us with weak eyes! <grin>). The "new" Cajun Chat Network Chat Room (which still does _NOT_ unfortunately accommodate Mac computer users), is still available and may be found at http://www.acadian.org/chat2.html While I continue to encourage Acadian-Cajun cousins to meet any evening at around 7:00 PM (Eastern), it should be noted that both Chat Rooms are open 24 hours/day and may be used at any time convenient to you. Just (privately) send each other an e-mail message and decide what date/time you want to meet. Then, at the pre-arranged time, click on one of the URL address noted above. Note 1. If this is your first time "at the party", you may want to arrive a bit early in order to have the opportunity to check the (simple) instructions on how to join-in, listed on both Chat Room Pages. Note 2. As we all know, Rootsweb Mailing Lists are primarily intended for genealogy-related discussions however, there are times when subscribers might want to discuss a subject matter not quite suitable for the Mailing Lists. Obviously these ACADIAN-CAJUN Chat Rooms are excellent mediums for this purpose. Note 3. You must have your Internet Browser (Netscape, Explorer etc.) java-enabled. If you are not certain how to do this, contact your Internet Service Provided for assistance. YVON L. CYR, [email protected] Facilitator of this Rootsweb Mailing List. For details visit URL : http://www.acadian.org/rootsweb.html

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/121.2 Message Board Post: Sorry ------here's my e-mail: [email protected] Dustin Petty

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Potvin, Pudvan, Pudvine Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/121.1 Message Board Post: Shannon, My great-grandmother's name was Nettie Pudvan and she was born in 1881. She had a brother Oliver who married her husband's sister. Before Nettie married she cahnged her name to Devine. My family has been searching for Nettie's parents and family for the longest time. Please e-mail me with more information. Thank you so very much!!!!! Dustin Petty from Michigan P.S. Nettie named her first two children Frances and Andrew!!

Hi Folks: The following message is posted for the benefit of "new" members of this POTVIN Mailing List and will be re-posted on an ongoing basis. --------------------------------------------------------------- In an effort to continually improve the resources on my Acadian Genealogy Homepage for the benefit of all Acadian-Cajun 'cousins', I am pleased to announce that I have recently installed a _new_ Chat Page at http://www.acadian.org/chat.html This new chat room sponsored by the Louisiana Cajun Chat Network, winner of the prestigious "IRC Web Watchers Choice" Award, is faster, more reliable, easier to use and read (since the fonts are larger and can also be set to "bold"). You can meet and chat anytime however, I encourage all Acadian-Cajun 'cousins' to meet evenings starting at 7:00 PM (Eastern time) and "TALK" with all their Acadian-Cajun friends. PS: If this is your first time "at the party", you may want to arrive a bit early in order to have the opportunity to check the (simple) instructions on how to join-in, listed at http://www.acadian.org/chat.html PSS: As we all know, Rootsweb Mailing Lists are primarily intended for genealogy-related discussions however, there are times when subscribers might want to discuss a subject matter not quite suitable for the Mailing Lists. Obviously this ACADIAN-CAJUN Chat Room is an excellent medium for this purpose. While the regularly scheduled meeting (7:00 PM Eastern) is now a _daily_ happening for the subscribers of this Mailing List, keep in mind that anyone...at anytime...can meet to "talk" in the Chat Room. Just (privately) send each other an e-mail message and decide what date/time you want to meet. Then, at the pre-arranged time, click on the URL address: http://www.acadian.org/chat.html ...and follow instructions there, for your get-together. PSSS: You must have your Internet Browser (Netscape, Explorer etc.) java-enabled. If you are not certain how to do this, contact your Internet Service Provided for assistance. YVON L. CYR, [email protected] Facilitator of Rootsweb's POTVIN Mailing List. For details visit URL : http://www.acadian.org/rootsweb.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0lABAEB/1.2.3.38.44 Message Board Post: Did he have a brother called William at all??

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0lABAEB/7.26.29.31 Message Board Post: i am a potvin my family comes from Marieville in the province of quebec

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Potvin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/58.90 Message Board Post: Anyone wishing to contact me about my "parent" ad regarding my search for information on my great-grandmother, Emilie Potvin, may contact me (effective 11/21/01) at: [email protected] Jeannette T. Dumas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/117.1.3 Message Board Post: Dear Howard and Carla Potvin: I have been having some difficulty with my E-Main address. Would you please contact me at my son's E-mail. It is [email protected] I have some great information and Minnesota census records from 1880 and now 1900 on Joseph Potvin and his wife Eliza. I will be happy to send you these and other information which I have. I would also like to obtain information on Eliza Labrecque and her ancestry. I hope to hear from you both soon. Sincerely, Barbara Ormsby

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/117.1.2 Message Board Post: Dear Howard, I would be happy to share the information I have on the Potvin genealogy. Please contact me at my E-mail address. It is [email protected] I have some very good census records from 1880 and 1900 on Joseph Potvin and Eliza Labrecque in Minnesota. I hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Barbara Ormsby

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/117.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Joseph et Genevievre Dubuc(Dubuque) auraient eu 8 enfants Joseph/Francois Xavier/Jean Bte/Pascal/Aurelia/ Julienne/Israel Wilson/Basilise.est ce que vous avez leur mariage et leur déces ou si il y a autres enfant Jean Guy Potvin [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/117.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: No connection to Portwain.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: potvin, portwain, portwaine, portwine Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0lABAEB/117.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks. Im looking for links to Samuel (Portwain(e)), born about 1810 probably in London or Canterbury. I'll look back for Josephs Potvin(s) too