This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelgtrahan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/33.103.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am the son of a Leo Alcide Trahan jr. My father is 73 now (born in 39). He is the aropted son of Leo Alcide Trahan, Leo Sr died when he was quite young. The families have lived in the Western NY area all their lives. Let me know if you want more info. Mike 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sugar3627 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/90.114/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Was one of the 12 children named Annie Rose Egan? Her parents names were Victoria Trahan and John Daniel Egan also. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: joyness1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/244.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You need to give specific names and the time frame. Chris 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 1_d_trahan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/244/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on Trahan family in Michigan, I am from Merrill Mi, others from Saginaw area. any help will be appreciated. Dave Trahan 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MsCMTrahan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/240.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Daniel was my uncle on my fathers side..... I have two Aunts that are still living. My email is MsCMTrahan@Netscape.net 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MsCMTrahan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/240.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Daniel was my uncle on my fathers side..... I have two Aunts that are still living. My email is MsCMTrahan@Netscape.net 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bonniemclachlan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/107.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You obviously know something of the WA Tranhant family. I am related to them. I would love to be able to ask you a few questions. Can you please contact me at anitas@northwestel.net In advance, thanks! Looking forward to hearing from you. Anita Grant Steele 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Sammygrl1 Surnames: Trahan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/243/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone out there have any information on Suzanne Trahan?? Married first to Julien Mayard or Malliard then married Jean Baptiste Hanks. ANY information would be helpful. I have a birthdate just no death date or when she was widowed from her first husband. My email is Sammygrl1@msn.com, Please put in the subject Suzanne Trahan. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ttrahan18 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/112.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My name is Shana Trahan, and I am married to Mary's grandson. Are you still looking to connect with her? 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: VB2010 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/234.1.3.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Dawn, Sorry it has been a while since we last communicated. I showed an aunt the picture that you reference as Grandma Trahan. My aunt told me that picture isn't Hortense's picture (as I originally thought), but Hortense's mother Renice (Azema). My aunt often visited Hortense when she was a little girl. So one of Hortense's children is who referenced the lady in the picture as Grandma Trahan. Hope this helps. VB 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.

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.trahan/242/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Meeting this Saturday!! Write me off list for a membership application Paul Le B(lanc ======================================= Famille Trahan Volume XII ENSEMBLE ENCORE Fall Issue 2010 Joint Gathering scheduled for November 6, 2010 Presidents Corner By Loubert Trahan Well its's time again for a little get together, and again it is with the Broussard "Famille Beausoleil", and also the Thibodeaux"s will join our group. The big thing on the agenda will be a discussion of what activities will be and and how our individual families will participate in the October 2011 Great Acadian Awakening, know as "Grand Reveil Acadien" This celebration will be held in four regions of Acadiana: New Orleans, Houma, Lake Charles, and Lafayette. We are looking for ideas and solutions of what our part will be, so naturally we will being looking for volunteers. Lunch will be served at the Gathering on November 6th at the Woodmen of World Hall in Maurice. The menu is still under discussion, and there are several choices to consider, but we can guarantee a good meal. Looking forward to seeing you on the 6th. Please Remember to make your meal reservations if you plan on eating Lunch. Call: Mitch - 337-989-0319 email - whiskey6@lusfiber.net Loubert - 337-893-2084 email - lgtrahan@cox.net Corwin - 337-984-3752 email - crbrouss@bellsouth.net MINUTES By Rosie Trahan Trahan Family Association met in regular session on April 24, 2010 in Maurice at the Woodmen of the World Hall in conjunction with Broussard Family Association. Corwin Broussard, President, Broussard Family Assn. presided. Don Lewis Broussard gave the invocation/meal blessing and Loubert Trahan led in Pledge of Allegiance in English and Charles Trahan led in French. Broussard: Corwin told of the Great Acadian Awakening 2011 to be held October 7-16, 2011 - an event to awaken the realization that we are losing our language, culture, and coastal lands and to seek support, partnerships, solutions and concerted plans of action through large gatherings with Acadians from all over the world. Scheduled events: Oct. 7-8 - Unveiling of Acadian Monument and Showcase New Orleans area; Oct. 9-10 - Showcase Houma area; Oct. 11-12 - Showcase Lake Charles area; Oct. 13 -Ceremonies in Lafayette; Oct. 14 - Showcase Lafayette area; Oct. 15 - Festival des Acadiens et Creoles; Oct.16 - Closing ceremonies. More info: www.gra2011.org. Trahan: Loubert Trahan, President, Trahan Family Assn., made reference to GRA 2011 noting that with the active interest of younger members and UL organizations and help from CODOFIL it should be a good event; also offered support toward an activity for Trahan/Broussard members at that time. Minutes of the last meeting were circulated/received in newsletter; Treasurer Gloria Viator reported association membership is 192, of which paid membership is 108. CAFA: James Bourque, President, said that at one time 40 family associations made up CAFA, but last year only 15 associations were represented. At the last meeting in St. Martinville for the Spring Festival only 6 board members were present. These members voted for CAFA to move under the umbrella of Louisiane - Acadie, Inc. To be able to use their 501C-3 status CAFA Treasurer Loubert Trahan explained the financial matters: CAFA will retain 1) the use of its money but a partial amount will be moved to an escrow account under Louisiane-Acadie; 2) the Treasurer; and 3) its board members to designate how the monies will be spent. Also, at the meeting straws were drawn for the Scholarship to St. Anne this coming summer - Haley Vincent from Kaplan received the first place drawing - since her family re members of Trahan Family Assn. asked for a motion that the Trahan Family Assn contribute $500 to add to this scholarship - Margaret Trahan made this motion; Robert Trahan seconded; motion passed. The Boudreaux Family Assn. Is also contributing $500 which will make a total scholarship amount of $2000. Shirley Thibodeaux, President, Thibodeaux Family Assn., said she would keep her office until next year and asked that her association be included next year for the Great Acadian Awakening 2011. Warren Perron introduced visitors Daniel Theriot from Caraket a province of Nova Scotia, president of Festival Acadienne (to be held Aug. 1 - 15) and Jean Robert Fregal from New Brunswick who is helping out with Erath Museum. Perron said a group of LSU and UL professors studied the technique the Acadians used their system to clear the salt water out of their marshes and prepared this exhibit, Farming the Wetlands of Acadie, which toured for two years. The Erath Museum will be the permanent home of this project and an artifact, a piece of the aboiteau built by Beausoleil. Don Arceneaux (Idaho) attended and gave remarks on the Thibodeau(x)/Broussard Reunion while at the Congres Mondial 2009. He was asked for photographs of his Broussard Ancestors for a book being written, "Look Into My Eyes", and appealed to each of us to collect photos of our ancestors and tp take a look into their eyes. Gracie (age 11) and Julie (age 9) Babineaux and Neil Broussard entertained with music. Door prizes were drawn, meal was served, and the Gathering was adjourned. Note: I would encourage all our members to support our schools; I suggest a way to support the schools without donating money, and with little time involved. I refer to BOX TOPS for Education, printed on packaging of the following products: Kleenex, Pillsbury Products, Betty Crocker Products, Cherrios, Green Giant Products, Zip Lock Bags, Scott Paper Products, Huggies, and Hefty Products. While I have listed several products that support the school program, there are many others; please check the products you buy, and if label or box top supports a school program, bring it to us.Also Campbell Soup Labels support schools, and many of you already purchase many of these items. The labels from Swanson products, including labels from their Chicken, Vegetable, and Beef Broth cans. If convenient deposit the labels at Genealogy Table with Mitch. Another option is to mail to Mitch Conover, 300 Strasbourg Drive, Lafayette, LA. 70506. The labels and Box Tops will be delivered to Education Office. Looking for someone to assume the role of Editor of "Famille Trahan" I have been advised by Mitch that he will be stepping down as the Editor of "Famille Trahan" following our November Gathering. The belief by Mitch is that it is time for Someone else to take assume function, someone that can bring new ideas that will continue our coverage and at same time appeal to the younger generation. It goes without saying, that this organization, as is true with all successful organizations, Require us to maintain our current membership, attract new members, and to attract more young members. Anyone interested in being the editor can contact me by phone, e-mail, or at Gathering; note my contact information on previous page.. Invitation to all to attend "Living Legend" induction ceremony: Recent inductions included Lt. General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.), Bernie David, Camey Doucet, Tim Creswell, and Harold Schoeffler. Upcoming inductions are as follows: Kermit Miller on November 20th and Willis & Edith Granger on December 18th, Dr. John A. Bertrand on January 15th, August Broussard on February 26th, and Dotsie LeBlanc on March 12th. The programs begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Museum Café in Erath and include a Cajun music jam session beginning at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, (337) 937-0012. . With the help of Dr. David Cheramie, Director of CODOFIL, and Sen. Eric Lafleur, Louisiana has again been invited to attend the World Francophone Summit October 20 - 25 to be held in Montreux, Switzerland. The Honorary Counsel-General of Senegal, Lynn Robinson, has arranged for the members of the Louisiana delegation to meet with the former President of Senegal, Abdou Diouf. We will extend an invitation to him to come to visit Louisiana and receive an Honorary Doctorate degree from Xavier University. . The Acadian museum received a $15,000 Save Our History Grant for its contributions to preserving our unique history. Thanks, Warren A. Perrin P. O. Box 53597 Lafayette, LA 70505 (337) 233-5832 perrin@plddo.com I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to all that have contributed to make this Famille Trahan such a successful organization. I would start with those involved from the "Draft a President Days" (poor Charles!!) and include all who cared and shared their time and concern for this venture. I think of Glady Trahan, now deceased, and his devotion; of Mike "T-Boy" Trahan and his many hours of putting together brochures and mailers; Julius Trahan, now deceased, who served as our first Vice President; Wilda Lantier Trahan and her contributions to genealogy; Glenn Ray Trahan who sponsored meeting and meal at his camp. No list would be complete without naming Charles and Mona Falcon Trahan and their contribution (still on going), of Charles's sisters and his in-laws; Ray and Brenda Comeaux Trahan, our second President, and his brother; and Loubert Trahan and his beloved Anna (now deceased) and the support they brought forth: the Red Barn, cooking, serving as Treasurer, and finally becoming our 3rd and current President. John Dudley and Delores Trahan for the wonderful food and menus that they prepared and served at conclusion of most of our meetings. And the man I most admired from the beginning, Judge Marcel Trahan, now deceased, of Quebec, Canada; his lovely daughter Anne-Marie carries on the tradition he gave us in 1986 at Trois-Riviere, Quebec. Yes, and Father Clarence d'Entremont, also now deceased, who provided insight to the Trahan Roots, and provided me with many answers on Trahan Ancestry (and Broussard). I will continue genealogy support, but we now need a new editor for Newsletter. My sincere thanks to all, and if I failed to mention your name, I haven't forgotten your contributions. Mitch NOTE: On the newsletter, please check the date on the mailing label, this indicates your Membership Due Date Membership Application/Renewal (Renewals: if you have no change, just send this form with your name to renew your membership. Directions to Woodmen of World Hall in Maurice, Louisiana: If you are traveling on U.S. Highway 167 from Lafayette to the South, turn right at Signal Light in Maurice (Hwy 92), and proceed approximately 1/4 mile, and Woodmen of World Hall will be on your left. If you are traveling North on U. S. Highway 167 from direction of Abbeville to Lafayette, turn Left at Red Light in Maurice (Hwy 92), and proceed approximately 1/4 mile, Woodmen of World Hall is on your Left. If you are traveling East on Hwy 92 toward Maurice, the Woodmen of World Hall is on your Right as you approach city limits. 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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.trahan/241.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What I have agree with the family book. Could I have the source for the other parents? We are working Joseph LeJeune's brothers Jean Baptiste & Blaise on our sister Acadian@rootsweb.com list. If you would like more details on them check our Archive http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/acadian/ select May 2010 & then browse through the list of posts. If you would like to add anything to that discussion, just send an email to Acadian@rootsweb.com and I will let it through. Paul Le B(lanc) l'Ascension Louisiane 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tbilleckfamily Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/241.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you SO much. 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.

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.trahan/241.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is what one author has said. Copied from The LeJeunes of Acadia and the Youngs of Southwest Louisiana, pp 57, 58. John Austin Young Jean-Baptiste, born 1728, the son of Paul LeJeune and Marie Benoit married Marguerite Trahan in 1748. Marguerite, born ca 1728, was the daughter of Etienne Trahan and Francoise Roy. Jean-Baptiste and Marguerite, apparently trying to distance themselves from the English, moved, along with their parents and other families, to Baie des Espagnoles, ile Royale sometimes prior to 1750. On the 1752 census of ile Royale they are shown with three children: Jean (Baptiste), age 3 (b. ca. 1749); Blaise, age 2 (b. ca. 1750); and Marguerite, age 2 months (b. 1752). Jean-Baptiste is listed as a ploughman, and had made a clearing of half an arpent square on his land. Their only livestock consisted of two pigs. Jean-Baptiste and Marguerite had two additional children after 1752, Joseph and Nanette, possibly twins whose date of birth can only be guessed at. The two children were born after the 1752 census of ileRoyale was taken and prior to the time the July 7, 1763, census of PortTobacco, Maryland was taken. It is unknown if these two children were born in Acadia or after the family was deported to Maryland. Bona Arsenault, without listing documentation, suggests that Joseph was born about 1760. If this 1760 date is correct, then Joseph was probably born in Maryland. Other information, presented later, suggests a birth for Joseph (and Nanette) of 1756, in which case they would have been born in Acadia. Sometimes after the birth of these two children and prior to the census at Port Tobacco, Jean-Baptiste and Marguerite Trahan died. On the 1763 census their children are shown as orphans and living with various relatives or friends. Also shown on the 1752 census immediately preceding Jean-Baptiste LeJeune and Marguerite Trahan are the families of Etienne Trahan and his wife Francoise Roy, Marguerite's father and mother. In the dwelling immediately following that of Jean-Baptiste and Marguerite is the family of Paul LeJeune and his wife Marie Benoit, Jean-Baptiste's father and mother.It is difficult to understand why only the families of Jean-Baptiste LeJeune and Honore Trahan would be exiled to Maryland. As previously noted, Jean-Baptiste's mother and at least two of his sisters were deported to France as were most all other inhabitants of ile Royale. The most probable reason for this appears to be that Jean-Baptiste and Honore and their families attempted to escape deportation by hiding out. Source: Copied from The LeJeunes of Acadia and the Youngs of Southwest Louisiana, pp 57, 58. John Austin Young 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tbilleckfamily Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/241.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I think mine were in Pisiquit, born abt. 1728; died before or during Deportation. The son, Joseph LeJeune, settled around St. Landry Parish and married Perrine "Patsy" Hayes. Some researchers show that mother Marguerite Trahan was the daughter of Etienne Trahan. Etienne's son, Honore, took in Joseph LeJeune during Deporation (which he was listed as an orphan). They say Honore was his uncle. So far I can't find documentation showing the relationship. Another researcher shows Marguerite to be the daughter of Etienne's brother, Joseph. They state that the marriage record or Anne Marguerite Trahan to J.B. LeJeune lists her parents as Joseph Trahan and Anne Terriot showing that her two brothers, Mathurin and Jean Baptiste were present. But then he states that Marguerite remarried in 1782. I don't think she would adbandon her children in the 60's and remarry in the 80's. I have very limited resources to research for the Acadia in my area - so I need a lot of help! 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.

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.trahan/241.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Could we have a "best guess" of date & location. Were they in St Mary's Bay NS, Quebec, or on Bayou Teche or Lafourche in Louisiane? Our families have also spread completely across North America & we also have some who stayed in France after exile. If you have a documented fact about one of their child that would help. Paul Le B(lanc) 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tbilleckfamily Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/241/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Margaret Trahan married Jean Baptiste LeJeune. Is there a marriage or death record for her showing her parents? Some researchers show Ettienne Trahan and Marie Francoise Roy others show Jean Trahan and Marie Charlotte Comeau. Any help on this one would be greatly appreciated. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GaryBoivin Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/234.1.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Melancon/Meloncon is hard to research because of the different ways that the name is said... Hence spelled. In French... The name is pronounced similar to Muh-lan-Soh and can be found spelled MELANCON or MELANSSON. The 'C' is pronounced as 'SS'. In English I have found it as Malankan, Malanson, Molansen (they thought they were Swedish descent). Good luck.... 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: VB2010 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/234.1.3.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for that. I'll have to go through some of my older files, because years ago I saw the certificate of baptism (or Chistening) for Mary Hortense. It was from 1865 and I think she was 5 at the time. I don't remember the names of the witnesses. If I come across the paperwork again I'll get that to you. So that would put Renice (Azema) at 17. This blurred picture is slowing coming into focus. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: droberson69 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trahan/234.1.3.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Both of the records were in terrible condition. Truthfully, all you could see was Azema and what I thought was kicard. Then I kept going and found the Ricard in the same record. I guess they couldn't identify anyone else so they just attached it to the records they could see. It's good to know I have been able to give you a little more information. From what I can see. I've tapped out that resource for now. I did go into the public records and found a gentleman that had the marie and narcisse with 7 kids listed. I believe him to be looking for more Melonson people. I sent him an email as he's been doing this for years. I'll let you know what I find out. I can say I'm pretty sure the two 1860 census reports that have Renice listed are probably the same. Maybe she was sold or traded. Azema, is not a common name even for that time.I'm thinking maybe Ricard was a brother. Or, maybe he was just another slave that was passed on or sold with her. Like I said the trahan name is all over the place. One note, the name of the Boudreaux that has Azema listed under hers in the 1860 census was Marcelien Boudreaux and she was married to a Emile Sellers. Maybe that name will be in your records and it confirms. 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.