Index: Native – First Peoples – Metis [Canadian Marriage Extracts]
Main Index: Native/First Peoples/Metis Surnames | Census Extracts
Core Index: First Peoples Genealogy & History
Each indigenous people of Canada has their own written and oral historical knowledge to draw on when researching their family trees. Unfortunately, for non-indigenous family historians who believe they might have First Nations bloodlines, and who are not connected to a particular indigenous group it can be difficult to even know where to start to trace their lines.
It is not the goal of this project to list every single indigenous, Metis or mixed-heritage marriage ever but rather to present a strong representative sampling from each region and each indigenous nation in what is now Canada.
This index and the Index: Native/First Peoples/Metis Surnames | Census Extracts) will be most useful to non-indigenous family historians starting their search and wanting to determine whether their surname has been carried by indigenous people across Canada over the past 150 years or so.
There is also the Index: Indigenous, Metis & Mixed-Heritage Surname Anchor Posts. This is a series of mini-indexes gathering all in the information about one specific surname.
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The Research Challenges
The first – and perhaps greatest – layer of difficulty for genealogists and family historians is the late adoption of western surname usage (stable surnames handed down from parent to child through the male line). This has led to individuals – by choice or imposition – carrying multiple surnames over a lifetime. In some cases individuals have carried indigenous surnames, then Westernized surnames for one or all documents and then back again to their indigenous surnames for other documents. In other cases the Westernized surnames themselves change from one language to another (e.g. Pierre becoming Peter).
The second layer of difficulty is that Native surnames were transcribed phonetically which leads to spelling variations in the various official documents (that is, between different church registers, census documents, border crossings etc.). In most cases, the records were prepared by settlers and not necessarily with input from indigenous people familiar with their nations’ naming practices.
A last difficulty for the family history researcher is with the varying quality and methodologies of the different online indexing projects which can make it difficult to search the indexes for primary documents and to cross-check with other indexes.
What all of this means is that if you’re looking for indigenous ancestors you’ll need a lot of patience and perseverance!
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Are there any Bisson or Petitclerc aboriginal last names?
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I do not have any in my own databases but they may pop up as I continue extracting new marriages.
Evelyn
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I have Bisson in my tree
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hi. I am trying to find out the truth about my family roots. for years i was told that there was native american indian in the family but no one will talk. The family names that i am part of are SAVAGE – TREMBLAY – MIRRON – AYOTTE.
i have always been drawn to the native culture and was just wondering.. both parents are french canadian and as were both grandparents.. i hope that you might be able to shed some light as to how do i follow this little secret my families are burring in the closet..
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Kim, If you e-mail me @EChand5000@aol.com, I have a huge data base on the Tremblay’s, back to 1100AD in Normandy France. 1619, here in North America. I’m Mohawk, and my birth name is Tremblay, but was adopted (1957) out of Carlisle Indian School, in PA and given the surname of Chandler.
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Tremblay: I have nothing sure to share right now but just this: the name Tremblay may be associated with the Innu nation (Montagnais so called); many french canadians in the Nitassinan (Innu country) are related to the Innut, many having the name Tremblay. Areas: St-John Lake (Lac St-Jean or Piekokami) and St-Laurent river North Shore.
Ayotte: I met once a young man who had this family name and was a Huron-Wyandot metis in Quebec city.
Savage: probably a nick name that became a family name; too often, priests would not accept any native name and would give sauvage or sauvagesse as identification to a native in the parish registration files when they did not choose arbitrary french names.
Have you tried to reach genealocical societies in Quebec?
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NO I HAVE NOT DONE THAT YET, BUT THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION. I AM LOOKING UP HISTORY ON THE BALOR, BALLARD, CAMPAU, RETTELL AND INDIAN HERTIAGE FOR MY FAMILY TREE. THANK YOU.
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Hi, My grandmother is Marguerite Antonia pichette born apt 1908. My great grandfather is Philias Cote Dit Frechette and great grandmother is Mary Anne Arnott. I was wondering how it came about my grandmother Antonia Pichette was born Pichette. I do find census records where she is with Anna and Philias Pichette. Thank you for any help.
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The family name Tremblay is also associated with the Canadian Mohawks. I was born Edward Tremblay and I’m Mohawk Metis from Canada. I was adopted at the age of 12 and now my last name is Chandler.
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Kwe! When I visited the Nitasinan, innu nation, I met somebody whose sister did no have the same “family name”: He had Pichette as a name but his sister had another one, asking how come? he explained me that it was not the same missionary who baptized them while in the bushes at their family camp. The priest would come few times a year and asked if babies were born in order to baptize them, But as priests refused to honor traditional native names they imposed their own, like once a priest gave a name remembering a colleague while in a seminary in Europe..so no genealogical or genetic links at all regarding these names…sad, this improvisation makes confusions in their research for following generations.
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Kwe! When I visited the Nitasinan, innu nation, I met somebody whose sister did no have the same “family name”: He had Pichette as a name but his sister had another one, asking how come? he explained me that it was not the same missionary who baptized them while in the bushes at their family camp. The priest would come few times a year and asked if babies were born in order to baptize them, But as priests refused to honor traditional native names they imposed their own, like once a priest gave a name remembering a colleague while in a seminary in Europe..so no genealogical or genetic links at all regarding these names…sad, this improvisation makes confusions in their research for following generations.
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I have Tremblay’s in my family tree. Foucreau-Mesick Ancestry
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Have you done a 23andme DNA test? Would be interesting to see if we are related.
Steve
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Steve,
A 23 and me test is not necessary. ALL TREMBLAY’S in North America are related. We all derived from Pierre Tremblay, Circa 1619. My ancestry is to Louis, who was one of Pierre’s sons.
Ed Tremblay/Chandler
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My great grandfather Joseph Narcisse ( or Narcisse Jo.) Sauve’ …Narcisse is French for Nelson, well I swear I have Native blood due to hair color and cheekbones, unlike any of my family. I found a Nelson Sauve’ or Souve in the list of the Carlise Indian School!
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I too am a Tremblay, whose family is originally from Quebec. I’m a Mohawk Metis, but I have a fifth removed cousin that’s also from Canada, who’s Cree Metis. The 1600 and 1700’s were a rough survival time for people. In my family tree, I have Tremblay’s marrying Tremblay’s. Sauvage is also in my family tree. My Tremblay family tree is traced back to 1100 AD in Normandy France, and my Mohawk roots to 1619 in Kebec. Perhaps we have relatives.
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Hello, I was told the same and I have Trombley in my family (spelling changes). I believe that is the link coupled with various cross-referenced DNA name searches. I believe a Trombley married a native or perhaps event there is a child from a native male that resulted from a non marriage situation. DNA doesn’t lie though so I know it’s somewhere on that side.
Steve
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Hello Steve!
On this site you will find quite a few Tremblay First Nations marraiges here –
Have a nice day,
Evelyn
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Did Peter Paul Ballard and Emma Pauline Rettell marry on the reservation and what name was used. I am trying to track down my Indian Ancestory and can’t find a birth recorder for my Grandmother or marriage records. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.
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you stop at M is there nothing beyond M or you haven’t found any yet?
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Hi Debbie,
My n-z marriages are still in draft form. It takes me about a month per letter of the alphabet to go back and double check everything and format it for the blog.
I will try to continue posting in the near future.
Thanks for your interest,
Evelyn
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Hello, i’m searching for the ancestors of the name of Simon Jourdain born in the Uashat, Maliotenam area 1833 d1911 on Couchiching First Nations, was part of the ancestrial faimlies who sighed the Treaty#3 of 1871, he is my 5x grandfather twice over, 2 of his daughters married into my family, one on my fathers side another on my mothers side,
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I’m very glad to have found your site as I’m currently researching my family history of the surname Yarrow, originally from Montreal, Quebec whom moved to Ontario in the 1800’s. I’ve had a difficult time going back further than 1814, so I’ll be keeping an eye to see what you post in 2013 for the “Y” surnames. I’m also planning to meet with a member of a Metis council to see if they can point me in any fruitful directions as well, as I’m not exactly knowledgeable as to where I need to look.
I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to post this material on your website as I’m sure it will help many individuals in building their family trees!
Best regards and happy holidays,
Jenn Delaney
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Hello Jenn,
If you were to leave the names of the oldest Yarrow husband and wife someone may be able to help you.
Evelyn
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Thanks for the response Evelyn. The furthest back I’ve found was Seymour Joseph Yarrow, born in 1814 in Montreal, Quebec. In all records I’ve found, he’s named as French but our family knows he is the Native link. His wife was Harriet Meyers, born in Bath, Lennox & Addington Co., Ontario in 1824/25. They lived in Trenton/Hastings/Northumberland but there have been stories stating they were connected to the Tyendinaga Mohawk reserve, which I’m beginning to research as well.
The difficulties I’m having is finding the documentation with Seymour identifying as Native, as many during that time attempted to hide their ancestry by identifying as French or otherwise. If I could find information on Seymour’s parents perhaps from Quebec, that may give me more information. If anyone reading knows anything or is part of the Yarrow family, please feel free to contact me: delaney.jenniferann@gmail.com
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Hello,
And thank you for allowing for such great reading.
I search for assistance to my family name. On my records i am fatherless and was given my mothers maiden name of PAPINEAU. my mother talks of the mohawks and others however i can not find information on my fatly. Were there Papineau in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec that were first people of partial?
Thank you for your help
Frank
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There is a François-Xavier Papineau, great chief of the Nipissing tribe who married two of his daughters to Mohawks family : Cecile Papino married Martin Ononsawenrat ; Catherine Papino married Bernard Narrison. Does this seem possible for you ?
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That is quite possible. I ned to research this man. Do you know if there is any other native tie to the name PAPINEAU?
Thank you
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Evelyn would you know about a James Cleland married to Victoria Boudrias.
deux montagnes. 1860.
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Not offhand but I will give it a look. You already have the marriage information?
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Any information for Lous Roquebrune dit Gachiniac et
Marie Madeleine Sabourin. 26 Mai 1716. Pointe Claire. Quebec.
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I found a text about it on Internet ( http://www.mundia.com/us/Person/1436482/874510397 ), but it appears with all the html code. I copied it for you:
“My ancestor Louis Couillaud dit Laroque dit Roquebrune, also know as Vachignac or Gachiniac, would have been born after his brother François between 1686 and 1694. His baptism act was never found. A recent test performed on my DNA-Y and on an other descendant of Louis proved without a shadow of doubt that our ancestor Louis Couillaud (Larocque dit Roqubrune) was from European descent and is the son of Philibert Couillaud. The surnames Vachignac or Gachignac were also found in France.
“So why do we think that Louis could have been born beteeen 1686 and 1694 ? Looking at the repartition of the birth in this family we think that Catherine Laporte certain must had at least one child between the age 23 et 30. She had six children in 10 year before 1684. (See note at the end of this frame with an other hypothesis worth considering as well). Louis would have been the seventh child of Philibert Couillaud dit Roquebrune et Catherine Laporte dit Saint-Georges. Louis married Marie Madeleine Sabourin in Pointe-Claire (Québec) on May 21st 1716. We can see the marriage act in the archives section. In 1718 when is brother Michel get married Louis is said to be a miller the upper section of the Isle of Montréal. (West end of the Isle) in Ste-Anne-du-Bout-de-l’Ile. He operates the mill of the Seigneur de Senneville in 1720 (Click here to see Senneville wind mill). When his son Pierre is baptised the family is living at Isle Perrot. During the 1724 census he is at Isle Perrot on the south side of the Domaine. He is the owner of a plot of 3 x 18 arpents of which 20 are cleard and cultivated, one house, one barn and one stable. He also own a smaller parcel of land a little ways from here about 3 arpents of frontage and of an indeterminate depth which has no building on it. For those unfamiliar with Isle Perrot the Domaine is the section that goes from Pointe-du-Moulin (Windmill Point) to the village of Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot (Link to the map ). One should not confuse the Domaine with La Pointe du Domaine. The plot my ancestor had was located approximately where Atlantide Golf club is now located. Click on the map on the left. The plots that Louis Larocque owned are numbered 4649 and 4668.
“Louis and Madeleine lived near the Windmill that can still be seen at Pointe du Moulin on Isle Perrot (Picture above on this page). The first mention fo this windmill goes back as far as 1708 and was built by the Seigneur (Landlord) of Isle Perrot, Joseph Trottier Desruisseaux. On June 8 1742 Louis buys an other plot from Françoise Cuillerier widdow of the Landland of the island. Between 1743 and 1744 Louis sell his land at Ile Perrot and they move to Vaudreuil. Because there is no church in Vaudreuil, Louis et his wife go to the church in Oka which is the closest to them. It is accross the Lake of two Mountains. Louis is buried in Oka on June 5th 1764 at the age of 80 years old and Madeleine is burried in Vaudreuil on January 19 1784 aged 85.The Parish in Vaudreuil was founded in 1773 and Madeleine died january 19, 1784 (See the act). The present Church in Vaudreuil was built in 1791.
“From the couple of Louis Laroque and Marie Madeleine Sabourin was born 13 children (According to Mgr Forbes book of the families of Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue). The children list appears on this page.
“(Note: The PRDH organisation place Louis’ birth in 1679 and here’s why. I translated an an explanation by Mr. Bertrand Desjardins of the PRDH (Programme de Recherche en Démographie Historique of the Université de Montréal))
“In light of what we already know:
– The wife of Philibert, Catherine Laporte, was born October 12, 1663.
– She gave birth October 15, 1677 to a son named Jean Baptiste
– The 1681 census shows two sons for the couple, Jean, age 5, and Baptiste, age 3.
– Of these two we seem to trace the existance of only one married to Anne Celerier Desrosiers. He is named Jean at the baptism of 12 of his 13 children, et sometime Jean, sometime Jean Baptiste after that.
The hypothesis brought forward by René Jetté is that the couple would have had a son so called «Jean» about 1676 and «Jean Baptiste» baptised in 1677, as indicated in the 1681 census. This forces us to suppose that Louis is born after François, about 1688 or 1689. He would have been 75 at his death instead of the 90 written on the act, but such exaggeration were more then frequent for advanced death for this time.
“The problem with this hypothesis is that Catherine Laporte couldn’t have married before October 12, 1675 the day of her 12th birthday, supposing that she was still nubile (a pupescent girl in age to get married), which is not very frequent. It meant that she would have become pregnant almost immediately of «Jean» because she would have had a second child two year to the day after her marriage. Strong with my experience I can assert that many studies were conducted on the question of fertility of young women of this era that shows that two birth at her 14th birthday is an impossibility. Furthermore, the survival of the first one, the presumed “Jean” born in 1676 would have had for effect to produce a period of amenorrhoea post-partum (length of time before the ovulation can resume after a birth) because of her breast-feeding. These things, are known if demography that breast-feeding causes a stretch in the time a second birth can occur.
I must reject this hypothesis ( the one of René Jetté). It appears most likely that the sons of the 1681 census are Jean (Baptiste), born in 1677, called Jean in the census, and Louis, called Baptiste in the census born in 1679. It is that way the this information will be dealt from now on in PRDH. (End of Quotation.)
“This explanation seems very plausible. However me must consider that Louis would have to marry Madeleine Sabourin at the advanced age of 37, ten years above the average for this era. At the birth of his last child, Pierre en 1741, Louis would have been more then 60 , an age where normally a man is already a grand-father. We can add that Louis would have died at age 85 a very advanced age for a man in Canada in the 18th century.”
I hope that this will bring you more precision in your research…
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She:Kon,
I am trying to find links between an Elisabeth Montour,alive in 1791, who became my great-great-grandfather,s godmother in 1791, my ancestor,s first name was Francois born on the 21st of july and the priest wrote: unknown parents!
The godfather present was Paul Betourne.
Would you have information about the genealogy of Elisabeth Couc Montour, meaning the following generations, I was wondering if the one of 1791 was related to the previous Elisabeth.
Nia:Wen!
Francoise
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Looking for my native american roots. late 1800’s David Gagne-Alfred Gagne-My Grandmother Alfreda Gagne her sister Laura Gagne. Some census say Alfreda born in NH. Her mother Nathaline Paquette. Alfreda lived in Wolfeboro, NH at the age of 17 when she married Francis Rogers in the middle 1930’s
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We are trying to find the family history of Mercy Carter, who was taken to Kahnawake after the Deerfield raid of 1704. We know she stayed there, married and raised a family, but does anyone know her about her family?
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There is a book relating the story of Eunice Williams adopted in Kahnawake after the Deerfield raid to take back a bell own by Kahnawakeronons. maybe there will be information about Mercy Carter in this book.
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I AM TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION ON THE BALLARD, CAMPAU AND RETTELL FAMILY ANYHELP WOULD HELP WITH MY FAMILY TREE. I AM ALSO TRYING TO FIND MY HALF SISTER JOSEPHINA VELMA ROWE. MY HAVE BROTHER PASSED AWAY YEARS AGO. THEIR MOTHER WOULD BE A BERNICE LIVINGSTON AND FATHER ARCHIE MOSES BALLARD(BALOR) THANK YOU.
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My grandfather Samuel Hubbard Forlaw married Susan Deer of the Caughnawaga Reservation in late 1946 (possibly Sept, October or November of 1946) He always said we were of Cherokee Nation North Carolina.. Due to that he was allowed to live on the Indian Reservation with Susan when they married in 1946. My grandfather passed 10/7/81 and Susan in either very late 1997 or sometime in 1998. All records where lost in our move from NY to Pennsylvania.. My family and I have written to the last address Susan Deer lived in with hopes that a family member of hers would get and get in touch with us. Grandpa’s funeral services were held in a church on the reservation.. Not sure where but both of them are together in a cemetery (1 of the 4) nearby. Susan Deer was the daughter of the Chief and her nephew was also one in later years ( 1978—??–not too sure)
Whatever help you can give me would be very much appreciated. I would love to have this information to pass on to my children and grandkids. Many, many thanks
Rebecca (Forlaw) Marston
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I am searching for the origin of the surname Mathurin. I have also come across the name spelled Maturin. My research begins with my mother (maiden name was Mathurin). I have gone as far back as her great-great-great-grandfather and found his baptism records. His mother is named (Marguerite Marois), but his father is not. The church records list “illegitimate” birth. I am quite curious about how he came to have the surname Mathurin.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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what is your mothers great great great grandfathers name? and his mothers? I have the marios that run in my family. I have it traced starting from my fathers mother Lois marois (1946-1976) to my 5th great grandfather pierre marois (1786-1875) I cant seem to find much after him.
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Bonjour
I am trying to find family information on my great grandmother nee Gray married to my mom thinks an emery. They were on tyendinaga reserve. My dad raised me in the mohawk tradition but there was never much said about my ancestors.
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Kim, There are tribal records of people that lived on the Indian Reserve of Tyendinaga, that should be available on the internet. Either that, or contact the cultural affairs office on the Rez. they might be able to help you.
Sincerely,
Ed (Tremblay) Chandler
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Madeleine LaFrenière (Lestard\St-Ongle\McTavish)
I am trying to confirm whether Ouide Benjamin Lafreniere was her son. he was married to Marie Maurice
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Ed,
Looking For Records of siblings of My Grandmother. Katie Seymour Caldwell, Married My Grandfather, Paul Caldwell. St.Regis Quebec. My Grandfather was a Heavy Duty Catholic, and i cant find much on Him or his siblings. I’ll be Back to take a look in The Future.
The Other Family Tie, We’re Trying to search is Katie’s Family. But, Not finding alot. Thanks
Im Guessing That Paul & Katie were Married at Akwesasne
See: http://wp.me/pp92w-h0c
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Blaine here are two link to early Kebec Geneology.
http://bc.canadagenweb.org/HughLArmstrong/qc1666/qc1666.htm
http://globalgenealogy.com/countries/canada/quebec/searchable-pq.htm
All early inhabitant’s of Kebec were Heavy Duty Catholics, especially in the Quebec City, and areas north of the city.
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Interesting. My great grandfather & great grandfather apparently came from Canada. I would not know how to track him. So interesting. Charlotte Beauvais LaPointe
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Can some one tell me the origin of Catherine Thomas please thanks
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I have a Catherine Thomas, who was born Oct. 4, 1849 in Trout Lake in my family tree. Her maiden name was Catherine Everett and her parents were Joseph Everett and Nancy McKay. She married John Thomas. Their children were: Catherine, who was born in 1868 and who married Issac Scott, Margaret, William, Elizabeth Ann, Caroline, James Charles and Joseph.
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Does anyone know if there is a native last name that would be close to something like “Nix” (in the 1800s). I have a great-grandmother with this last name, but can find absolutely nothing about her. She was born in Ontario in 1822 and later married a McGinn around 1847. Thank you.
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Hello I am looking for information on my family line, Louis Nikik and his wife Elisabeth. and their child Susan Nikik who married Francis Sharbot. If you can help I would appreciate any and all assistance.
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Louis NIKIK, also Louis OCHKINAWE and OCHKINAWENS, was a Nipissing war chief. First married Elisabeth WABIMANGOKWE August 20, 1821, in Oka. They had 7 children. Second marriage to Elisabeth NAOKIJIKOKWE August 24, 1835, in Oka. I found one child, Marie OCHKINAWE, baptized July 20, 1843 in Abittibi, Que.
I do not have Susan.
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CHAMINEGINISH or SHAMANGANISH or SHAMANGANWISH surname – Is surname indigenous Algonquin? I am looking for Moni or Mary Chamineginish, born about 1810-1820, died between 1858-1910, married Peter (or Pierre) Chabot in Nippissing District of Ontario: their daughter Chatharina or Catherine born Nov 1839, and their son Frank born 01 May 1869 at Whitney, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada.
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found death record for Frank Chabot 1869-1911:
County of: Renfrew, Ontario
Full Name of Deceased: Chabot, Frank
Sex and Race: M. [male] Canadian
Date of Death: Mch [March] 14, 1911
Date of Birth: May 1, 1869
Age and Place of Birth: 42 years, Ontario
Place of Death: General Hospital, Whitney, Renfrew, Ontario
Occupation: Butcher
Single, Widowed, or Divorced: Married
Full Name of Father: Peter Chabot
Birthplace of Father: Fn. [French] Quebec
Maiden Name of Mother:
Mary Chamineginish
Birthplace of Mother: Fn. [French] Quebec
Name of Physician who attended Deceased: F. J. Dodd
Certified by: Philimene Lamable, [of] Whitney
Date: Mch [March] 15, 1911
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per marriage record of daughter of Frank Chabot (1859-1911), religious denomination was Catholic:
Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928
Dist. Nipissing, Division of Whitney
Entry 014184
Name of Groom: BOWERS David
Rank or Profession: Laborer
Bachelor/Widowed/Divorced: Bach.
Age: 22
Religious Denomination: Baptiste
Usual Residence: Whitney
Name & Surname of Father: David BOWERS
Rank or Profession of Father: [blank]
Name & Maiden Name of Mother: Sarah Larez
Name of Bride: CHABOTTE Mary
Rank or Profession: House maid
Spinster/Widowed/Divorced: S.
Age: 20
Religious Denomination: Catholic
Usual Residence: Whitney
Name & Surname of Father: Frank CHABOTTE
Rank or Profession of Father: [blank]
Name & Maiden Name of Mother: Mary Ann LAVALLIE
When, where, how married: 14 Sept 1908
at Whiney, Dist. of Nipissing
License or Banns: by Licence
Names & Addresses of Witnesses:
1) Sarah Larez, Whitney
2) Mary Parks, Whitney
Date of Return: Sep 14, 1908
Signature & address of person solemnizing Marriage: P. Michand, Whitney
Remarks: [blank]
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NOTE: birthplace of mother, Mary Chamineginish, is listed as French Quebec
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Hi,
I am trying to find the origins on my fathers side, of the family name from my great grandmother Thelma harris,( its been said in the family, she has first nation connections, and that she has our family history searched through Curve lake first nation, but they will not release the information to me or my father( her grandchild, who she raised due to his passing away when he was 9). I have traced Thelma Harris’ father Charles Henry Harris B: June 22 1897 D: June 21, 1975 and was born on Manitoulin island, I know he was also a member of the L.O.L lodge 35 and the 93rd battalion in Guelph and served over seas in world war one. He married a woman named Violet Downer which ive also come across it spelt (Doner). I cant seem to find anything else beyond the information I just listed on Charles, and have been advised it may be because he joined the war and was striped of his aboriginal status? If anyone could help I would be greatly appreciative.
Im also looking for information on the marios name as that is my fathers mothers maiden name, and her grandmothers family name Hannah( who ive been told we are Mohawk decedents through this name.
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I am trying to find my Native Indian connections I have been told I have since I was a child. My relations on my maternal side were almost all from Quebec Canada.
The surnames were: Sorrell, Sorel, LaPlante, Belanger, Raymond, LaFerrier , Caourette. This was the majority of my Moms’ family on her maternal side. On the paternal side it was predominately Desabrais, Youmell and Pomerville. Any help would be appreciated as I have met a dead end determining the Native Indian connections.TIA!
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I know of that name in South Dakota among Natives with trace of French descent. Check on Ancestry.com
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Looking for Native Indian roots. Maternal side surnames: Sorrell, Sorel, LaPlante, LaFerrier, Belanger, Caourette. Any help would be appreciated!
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I have Ferrier on my maternal side, too
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I have Sorrell and LaPlante in my family. The native connection comes from the Coutures and Jones (Drummond Island, Penetaguishene, Owen Sound).
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Hi
Trying to research my fathers native roots. We are part Mik’mak.
Any information of either a Simon Shears, or a first or last name Simon or Shears? He was supposedly a Chief around mid-late 1800s. We think we came from Eel Ground or Big Hole Tract.
Can’t seem to find any information at all.
Thanks
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Can someone please help me. My last name is LaPointe. Does anyone know about the Native American roots that are associated with it. My email is quileuteindian@gmail.com
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I am native and married into the LaPointe family from Greenwood South Dakota. My husband and I are both native Sioux, different tribes. We both have great grandfathers who are French and all we know is they may have come from Canada. They married native women and thus went into Native ancestry trees. There must a common link somewhere. One must now learn their history. I must add it is very interesting though. Sincerely, Charlotte Beauvais LaPointe
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Looking for information on Little Bear’s daughter Catherine as relating to Kahnawake Reserve near Montreal, Quebec about 1825-1850. Also the Spelling of Chaeux or Caillaux with Metis familes
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Could it be the Archambault/Archambeault name?
Hormisdas Archambeault married several NA women. He is a 3 or 4 x cousin/gUncle? to me.
Carolyn
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The LaPointe surname is also found at the town of La Pointe on Madelaine Island, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. There is a native museum there, and a lovely, native cemetery.
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Serge Bouchard an anthropologist and radio animator on history in Quebec has many informations related to french, canayens (metis french and native) who intermarried with native from different tribes in the states, some of them among Dakotas, they were voyageurs, translators, explorers… He may give you some clues about these genealogies.
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I started my research of my family tree in published Parishes. I started with my marriage, my father, grandfather, great grandfather and so on. I ended up with Martin Prevost in Quebec City. He married a native woman. After this at that time I did not know I could apply for a Metis card. I search the web and ended up on Metis of Ontario website. After looking at registration form and having all certified copy of all the marriages license, I submitted the form and rest is history.
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kwe!
AVEC QUEL ORGANISME REGROUPANT DES mÉTIS AVEZ-VOUS ÉTÉ EN CONTACT? J’ai les mêmes ancêtres que vous. J’ai mis plusieurs années à obtenir les vrais noms autochtones, anishnabe… My woman ancestor was known under a french name given by priests I suppose, Marie Olivier Sylvestre, my mother had the name of her mother, father and brother but it took time to get to my ancestor’s original name: OUCHISTAWISKWEOU My cousin and I would be happy to talk about that with you! What do you mean by rest is history? Have you been accepted as a member? I an related to the Prévost or Provost by my mother’s mother whose father was Maxime Provost.
O:NEN! YAME!
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Hi there…I am from the same line….my grandfather’s mother was Betsy Perrier, her mother was Esther Provo from Pierre Provost, from Albert Provost….on back to Martin and Marie…..I would like to find more about the parents,who were Abenaki/Wendat I understand.
I think I must have more Native lines as so many surnames mentioned on this site were Native.
My largest puzzle currently is my 4th Gr Grandfather Jean Baptiste Meloche, born circa 1802…maybe Lachine Quebec,and married Lizzie Lumbra,had 2 children (my ancestor was JB Meloche Jr) ; then married Cordelia Adelaide Chauvin and had more children. I can’t find his or Lizzie’s parents…Lumbra may come from Lambert…..also have Laplante, LaPoint, Mesny, Bertrand, Paquet, Savard, …just about every French name for Quebec settlers….Hebert, Morin, Montagnais, ….
Right now I want to figure out this Meloche line….when he came to Vermont he used the name Manosh
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Hello,
Montagnais might refer to the Innu Montagnais nation. Depending on the period when that marriage took place the term Montagnais was often inserted as the surname when Natives did not have a surname. If you don’t have that line then I suggest you look at that marriage.
As for your Meloche line I will look at that when I’m home from work.
Have a good day,
Evelyn
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I have a clue from another cousin….my 4th Gr Grandfather’s mother was the daughter of a Jean Baptiste Lambert and his Full native wife, so half blood. I still do not know the parents’ names for him….Jean Baptiste Meloche, born around 1802. His first wife was Lizzie Lumbra (Lambert), and possibly his cousin. He was born in St Michael this new contact says. She descends from his son William Meloche.
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Kwe!
There are Meloche family name among Mohawks (Kahnawake for example)
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I have them in my tree
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Looking for metis connection between Marguerite Rapidieux dit Lamer 1791 and Toussaint Brosseau 1789
marrid in 1811 Pierrefonds, Ste-Genevieve.
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I have some of them in my tree
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Frank Mesick: Can you let me see your tree? You replied to my comment above. I don’t see a way to ask you there.. Linda Johnson-Rubick: lindaerubick@gmail.com
regarding Jean Baptiste Lambert married to a Native woman, and Jean Baptiste Meloche married to Lizzie Lambert….are we cousins?
Thanks!
Linda
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I was told my Fathers dad was some part Native Cherokee his name was Paul A. Therrien? any help would be appreciated
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Cherokee, are from the Carolina’s, not Quebec.
Therrien is definitely a French Canadian Name, but usually associated with the Iroquois, Cree or Algonquin Nations. I think you need to rethink your family history with relatives. Start with birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates and census’s.
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Kwe!
your father’s ancestors could also be Cherokee because there were several “canayens” (french and metis) who travelled in native territories like the Dakotas maybe Cherokees too, they were “voyageurs”, they often assimilated to the natives, married with native women. You will find in some areas many french names for people but also for towns, kept by the following generations.
Françoise
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I have a gggm named Sophie Therrien. Her father is Joseph.
Carolyn Brosseau Vaughn
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Do you have any more information on Joseph? I am a Therrien and we have many Josephs…. I am unsure if any had a daughter named Sophie.
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Joseph-Julien Therrien
1778–1834
BIRTH 7 JAN 1778 • Laprairie, Ile De Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DEATH 1834 • Quebec, Canada
great-grandfather of wife of 2nd great-uncle
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Hi I am looking for french Canadian family of John Bautista Terrien , also goes by Jean B. Therrien, or Jaun B. Tarin. All have used the names had a son Frank Tarin from New Mexico. John traveled from Quebec Canada to Maine with his family as young boy . And later move out to Silver City New Mexico when he met Eulogia Torres and married and had Frank as well as numerous children . He served in Indian Wars1889 against Mexico and died in battle 1904. If you know on any info contact me. Lori H..
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I am looking for more information on the last name Bond from eastern Quebec, Gaspe. We definitely have indigenous roots but I’m having trouble finding info.
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Hi I am looking for the Passmaquoddy and Maliseet connection to my Homan & Kehoe family. Any information would greatly be appreciated.
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I suggest you try the Tribal offices of the tribes involved. They may have records on your family. Do a google search of the Tribe’s offices to get a e-mail address!
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KWE!
you could contact chief Anne Archambault, Maliceet of Viger nation in Cacouna, she did a lot of genealogical researches for the Maliceets, she could have sources and contacts to share.
https://vigermalecite.com
1-888-399-2393
the administrator for the members register is Georges-Émile Godin: georges.godin@malecites.ca
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Hello, I’m so happy to find this! My question is about 5+ generations back, so it might be at a loss. I’m stuck at a David Greeno-Greene-Greenough (Sr). He was born around 1830 in Canada, but that date changes depending on census as well as death certificate. He married a Monica-Monique-Mina Lorette-Lovette. I think her parents were Manuel and Genevieve but I can’t confirm. Also born in Canada. Both migrated to Vermont (Rutland area) before age 20 and their ancestors are now around the USA. There are a few other people I’m challenged with, but I’ll start here. The reason I’m looking here is I found a little Native DNA and given family movements and lack of info… Thank you for any help!
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Hi Joe,
Green/Greene is a well known American Indian Surname. Have you given any thought as to your relative being a Indian? Vermont is generally a Abanaki area, but other tribes frequented the area as well, especially the Iroquois Nations tribes. ie: Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Tuscarora & Seneca. Just some fuel to be thinking about. The tribes did start to keep records after contact with the Europeans, but the records are difficult to decipher, unless you’re dealing with a Tribal records keeper.
Sincerely,
Ed Chandler
Mohawk Metis Elder
Blackstone, Massachusetts EChand5000@aol.com
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Thank you Ed! I finally got the gusto to email a contact I was given at the Wabanaki Confederacy. That is step 1. We’ll see if it leads anywhere or not. Since it is so long ago, I am not too hopeful (and since our family had children super young every generation until me, the DNA is more diluted and the # of generations is higher than most).
Warm Regards,
Joe Collins
San Francisco, CA (by way of Chicopee, MA)
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Hello I am searching for family Joseph Alore Grenier and his wife Mary Lilian ( Geroux) Grenier known to have moved from Quebec Canada before 1902 and help would be great. thank you. I was told by my late father that his family were French Canadian Indian.
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Hi, i recently found my mothers biological father last year after she found her public school records that contained a different lastname and brought nack memories of a man before her stepfather. I emailed the reserve in parry sound that she remembered him from (wasausking first nation) and they called me back and explained to me that they had all my grandparents records- marriage ect and that my mom actually lived on reserve till about 6 when her parents split. No one knoes why as with most families it was kept secret. Turns out my grandmother was a full status indian like my grandfather and we were able to obtain record and status for my mother, myself and siblings. My mother is 46, making me 26 and i have done all the searching and countless hours of research.
Now i am trying to find my fathers history as his parents were killed when he was 9 and his family kept a lot of secrets. It was always said his grandmother(thelma harris) on his fathers side was first nation. She married a non native wilmont macfarland then richard watson, so its been questioned if she lost status due to the time. I have the obituary for her father
Charles henry harris B: june 22 1897 D: june 21 1975, that says he was born on manitoulin island, but i am having trouble finding any records for his parents or on his birth. I have also found out his mother(maiden name Marois) would have been a metis card holder is she was alive today has her sister and brothers have gained it but we are wanting to find out the rest of his history before we proceed. I also have tracked down connections to Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory threw her GGG grandmother meheley Francis johnson B:1829 D: oct 28 1911. Also her realitives are hains? Been told they have native connections as well. if anyone has any info on these surnames id be greatful and so would my family.
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Do you have any info on Richard Watson,,,,?
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Hello,
Could you please leave a location, time period and spouse name if applicable.
I do not have family genealogies but just look at publically available records.
Have a good day,
Evelyn
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Sorry Maggie – when I answered your comment I thought it was a fresh request not a reply to the comment above!
Have a nice day,
Evelyn
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I don’t have a lot of information on richard Watson as I mainly am focusing on Thelma and her first husband. I have his birth date, death date and burial location as I was fairly young when he died and don’t remember him all that much. how ever I still talk to my aunt, which is his daughter and I have a photo and a photo of his obituary. sorry I commented so late.
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Hey there, I’m wondering if you have any advice on places to start when looking for native lineage. I have very little info, my husband’s grandfather was full native but his father never really new him. His grandmother has since passed but gave just a few pieces of information. 2 names I beleive his first name was Napoleon , but went by Jerry or Gerry and the last name Lauzon. And they possibly met in the Windsor ontario area or southern ont. I’m at a loss in places to look. If you have any advice for me I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
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Hello Krista,
You need to start by climbing your family tree marriage by marriage and locating each couple in the census papers. The research is suavely through marriage, baptismal and/or census records and similar, depending on the location.
Can you give the complete names of a couple – for instance your father’s grandfather and grandmother. And the location where they lived with estimated time period.
That would make a good starting point,
Evelyn
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Hi Krista, I have 104 LAUZON names in my tree, beginning with GILLES LAUZON 1630-1687. (my 8th GGF) He was born in France and died in Montreal. Google his name and there is plenty of info, plus other family members.. Some Lauzon spell the name LOUZON. MAILOT and various other spellings are also in my tree. Pay close attention to the suggestions of Evelyn’s comments–that is the correct way to proceed.
Elaine
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Strongly believe we share family
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I read somewhere that the first man to marry a first nation woman in the region of la Beauce was named Quirion. I can’t remember where I read this. Can someone help?
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I am presently looking into my grand father family history we have been told we have some aboriginal roots and I cannot find the post I seen on google from someone on here!! I’m searching for information on the Lajeunesse family history ( my great grand mother IS Annette Lajeunesse she is part of adelard Lajeunesse family please who ever you are reply back
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Melanie,
I’m in the same boat. Have Lajeunesse ancestors who actually changed their name to “Young” after immigrating to the US to avoid persecution for Métis roots. Can’t seem to find any concrete history aside from the French line going back to 1634 in Quebec.
Have you found anything?
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Looking for Southwestern Ontario native connections,,,family surnames Watson,,,,Clink,,,,,Toole,,,,I found a picture of a little native girl Kate Clink,,,,
,Dudley Georges family may be related to me because his brothers name is Pierre” Neil Watson” George.
Having done extensive Watson research in Southwestern Ontario particularaly Lambton where the Georges are from I’ve found that altho there were a few other Watson families only our branch (descended from James Watson and Mary McVicar) used the first name’ Neil.’
People didn’t use ‘baby name books’ in those days and after awhile you can recognize your particular line of a surname because of the first names that are repeatedly handed down,,,,,,for example,,,,,,my brother was Neil Watson,,,,,my grandfather,,,,,,my great grand uncle and my great great granduncle was Neil McVicar brother to Mary who married James Watson.
Thankyou for taking the time to read this,,,,,,,,I suppose I don’t have to apologize for my ‘yearning wordiness’ here on this site because we are all searching and hoping for that connection.
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Have you came across any Lauzon’s in this area. I’m having a very difficult time locating any information
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Searching for possible native connections to the St Antoine family of the Montreal area. There is family lore saying that Eleanor or Elenore St Antoine is native.She would have been born in 1848 approximately. She also may have used the name Vacher or Vache St Antoine. Eleanor married Elisee Esclaim Senneville.
Thank you in advance to anyone that can point me in the right direction.
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can someone tell me about my ggrand father Jean Baptiste Casimir Riel, son of Nicolas Riel as far as i can find , Nicolas Riel married in Akwesasne
you can email me if you wish
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Hello Diane,
Do you already know who he married?
Are your requesting any information in particular?
Evelyn Theriault
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I am trying to determine if there was any native in our line – My grandparents on fathers side were Urbain Chretien and Alda Beauchamp and my mothers side were Frank Bovin and Darlene (Born Darleen) Bovin. – Thanks for any help.
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Sorry Darlene was Franks daughter to clarify – Frank was my great grand-father – My grand father was Peckham and my great grandmother was Dischart (unsure of spelling) who was PA Dutch – Thanks again
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Hello, I’m at a loss, I’m looking for one of my relatives from possibly the early 1800s. Her maiden name is MERCER and she was Labrador Inuit, she could have been Mi’kmaw or Naskapi. We know very little about her and I want to know more so I can know her story. Thank you!
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Hello,
Do you have her full name and the name of her spouse.
And do you have the name of any of her offspring?
What makes you believe she was Labrador Inuit? Was this mentioned on a document?
Evelyn
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Kwe!
there could be a confusion between INUK sing. INUIT plural (pseudo Eskimo) and the INNUAT or ILNUT (Montagnais), both living in Labrador although Naskapis (related to the ILNUTS) are living there too.
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Hello,
I have been trying to follow my lineage for the past three years (only time to work on it during summer).I have huge gaps that I would like to fill in. Is it common for last names to have different spellings? I have surnames Caya which could be Cahia, and Bissonnette which could be Bissonin. I just can’t find anything with either spelling. Thomas Caya(Cahia) married Adelaide (Adee) Bissonnette (Bissonin). One of child’s name is Adjive Caya born in 1856. This was the Quebec area.
Following another line, I have Eliza Morrier (1883 – 1958) whose parents are Jean Baptiste Morrier (born 1834) and Elmire Lucy. I would love to find out more information about Elmire Lucy. Any suggestions?
Miigwetch!
Michelle
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Good morning,
Have not yet found Caya Bissonette marriage but have found all their children. Would that be helpful or do you already have them?
Evelyn
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Re: Morrier
Do you know where Eliza was born?
I haven’t found a marriage with the names you give – the closest I find is a Jean Baptiste Morrier and Elmire LANDRY. Do you have the precise information for that marriage? Date and/or location?
Evelyn
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Hi Evelyn, I do have the children. Adjive, one of the daughters, married Alfred Proulx who would be my great, great, grandfather. Thank you though. Adee sounded to me as though it could be Ojibway or Cree and I am just not sure where to search for those records.
Michelle
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Hello again,
I did notice while reading around on various sites (not original documents) that one person was suggesting that since the father was a carpenter, and there were many new towns being established at that time, that he might have been moving from town to town to ply his trade. Another interesting note is that a son emigrated to Manitoba.
Good luck with your search,
Evelyn
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Hello,
I am really lost trying to confirm the parents of Jane Riel (heard born 1819 in Manitoulin Island, first name possibly Marie-Jeanne, and married to Joseph Solomon Causley). I believe her parents are Jean Baptiste Riel (born 21 Apr 1785 in Berthier, Quebec and died 4 Apr 1868 in Montreal, Quebec) and Marguerite Boucher (born 1790 and died 21 Jan 1864 in Saint-Boniface, last name possibly Wassegijig). I can’t find a record of this and I’m not sure if it is true. Do you know where I could find one? Thank you!
Reply http://wp.me/pp92w-kD0
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Reply here – http://wp.me/pp92w-kD0
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My tree is public,Foucreau-Mesick @ Ancestery.com it dosent hurt to look Riel-Yelle i do have that family.
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Thank you, Frank.
Evelyn
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YW Evelyn
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I have native ancestry. My ancestors Joseph Lecuyer and Maryanne Stacey are found in your lists. They were married in Kanahwake on May 30, 1808. How would I go about finding out if they were both indigenous, if only one was or if either one of them was Metis? Is it safe to say that since they were both baptized and married there, would mean that both were in fact indigenous?
Thank you for any response
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Hello,
Some years back my former computer with the direct links to my sources crashed, and I don’t presently have access to Ancestry.com original files.
I do know that the Kahnawake Stacey surname descends as follows: “Stacey: John Aionwatha Stacey, an English Protestant boy, was taken captive near Albany in about 1755 during the Seven Years’ War. Stacey was brought to Kahnawake with Jacob Hill and adopted by the Mohawk. Married successively to Agnes Karakwannentha, Louise Daudelin in 1784, and Marie Angélique D’Ailleboust des Musseaux in 1769, he had a total of fourteen children.[3]” Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahnawake_surnames.
Hoping that shelfful,
Evelyn
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I am looking for Thomas Thawakon Iroquois.
Thank you. ~ Veva Sewell
Tawakon Tawatacon Are some other spellings I have found. I would like to trace him back.
He married Chinook Woman in Vancouver. His daughter Catherine Tawakon who married Andre St. Martin is the line I have followed back. I wonce found a photo of Catherine on line and it had “Tah moy yah” written after it. I connot find what this means or Thomas’s Chinook wifes name.
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I am looking for Thomas Thawakon Iroquois.
Thank you. ~ Veva Sewell
Tawakon Tawatacon Are some other spellings I have found. I would like to trace him back.
He married Chinook Woman in Vancouver. His daughter Catherine Tawakon who married Andre St. Martin is the line I have followed back. I once found a photo of Catherine on line and it had “Tah moy yah” written after it. I connot find what this means or Thomas’s Chinook wifes name.
I am hoping to find if Thomas is Metis and whom his parents are. ~ Thank you.
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I am also researching Thomas Tawakon, what I think i’ve found is his Father is named Thomas as well and there are very little records. I did find the HBC records of his empoyment and also the Catholic Church records of the Pacific Northwest and also under the Oregon Secretary of State records where he is listed under Thomas Iriquois and thomas Tawakon. the HBC has him listed as thomas TEWATCON.
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When Anne Petious Westnourest) Oxihnoroudh was born in 1644 native, her father, Martin, was 74, and her mother, Suzanne, Barboteau was born NATIVE 1574 in La Rochelle, Manche, France. She married Martin Aucoin in 1592 in her hometown. They had nine children in 54 years. She died a young mother in 1604 in Lesparre, Gironde, France, at the age of 30. i know there was no tribe band my grandmother family are martin i have only got back to the 1500 to 2018 as they were a very large family i never knew my father family as he never talked about them i do know from ancestry D N A say 28 per native not good at this what do i need to have rights as a native
native [ Anne (dit Petious Ouestnourest) Oxihnoroudh 1644–1686 3great grandmother
4 great grandtmother….Suzanne, Barboteau….
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Are all the couples listed either Native or one of them was Metis? Is it possible that in some cases, both were European and were married, for instance, in Caughnawaga?
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Hello Lise,
In each couple, at least one of the partners has at least one native in their lineage – usually a parent, occasionally a grandparent.
There should not be any couples with zero Indigenous roots.
Evelyn
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Thank you for the clarification, Evelyn
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Looking for records of my native ancestors I am Metis and I got a genealogy done at St. Boniface historical society but alot of the time it says “unknown cree/Ojibway/American native or Mohawk” or just a first name but who they married…so far only got one lead to chaughnawaga reserve or Kahnawake….in laprarie Quebec but can’t find her name specifically on here her name was Jane French and she married a indian affairs officer named Dr. John B. Dease…any ideas where I could look would be appreciated need to try to find some official documents some how
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Kwe!
good luck if you try in Kahnawake with the catholic church, I tried more than once to get access to local documents, it has been refused, only the secretary at the presbytary gets access to it and in order to reach information you have to call her , give names and dates and only after she will do the research for you, but often only the person looking for links can see them through the papers when the secretary cannot react to some speaking or significative datas to us. Could you try with metis associations and their genealogical archives in your province?
O:nen!
Françoise
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Would anyone know if Bosse, St.Onge, Dirnne name have native roots, I would really like to know. Thank you Diane. my email Is diane_worthington@hotmail,com
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KWE!
I just can say that they are many persons using this family name amoung the ILNU nation (“Montagnais”), on lower north shore, of the St.Lawrence river of the province of Quebec, for example in WASHAT (Seven Islands) and Maliotenam.. Often such names were choosen and given by the missionaries not accepting native names…
YAME!
Françoise
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i have traced my Therrien family back a ways now. Also spelt Therien, and Therrion.
Adelard, Alfred, or Adelor Therrien, and Hilda, Lefrenniere, Exilda Lafreniere, or Zilda Lafressiore. Hard to make out, were both from Notre dame de lac (In Quebec) around 1870, then moved to Ishpeming, Michigan, and were there at least by 1888 for sure. Wilfred Therrien was born there in 1891, they then moved to Nipissing, Ontario after they had Wilfred Therrien.
Wilfred married Celina Bibeau (from St. Gabriel De Brandon in Quebec), whose parents are Zottergue or Zanofan Bibeau (again hard to make out), and Esther Eneaulf (?).
Wilfred and Celina were married September 7, 1915 in Nipissing, Ontario. They then had my grandfather Jean Guy Armel Therrien in Lavigne, Ontario.
I’m trying to find out if there is Indigenous ancestry here. It certainly seems all areas moved to had a high Indigenous population, and my grandfather told us we are indigenous before he died. My grandfather claimed the Indigenous ancestry came from Celina’s family, but I think it may be on both sides?
I haven’t been able to get past Wilfred and Celina’s parents to trace farther back. Any help would be appreciated!
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Genevieve Todif
Spouse Francois Violet
Marriage year city, Acadie (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick)
trying to track my roots back. The family names i am part of is -GODIN-GAUDIN-TARDIF-TODIF-VIOLETTE-Ouellet
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Godin, Anne
10 JAN 1672 – Montréal, Qc 07 FEB 1742 – St.- Pierre-du-Nord, PEI
Godin, dit Chatillon Anne
10 JAN 1672 – Montréal (basilique Notre-Dame),,Montréal,Québec,CANADA,Île de Montréal (archipel d’Hochelaga)#6 7 FEB 1742 – St Pierre Dunord, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada this one
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I’m sitting here wondering how to help my family move further on their search for our ancestors as I am not very good at this.
I lost count of how many times great great grandparents were born and married in Nova Scotia Michel Richard born September 18, 1713 married Francoise Theriot Theriault born March 22, 1722 Michel died on the exile to England, his wife was part of the group that made their way to Louisiana.
My DNA says I have .2% native American which I presume is the Micmac tribe. Doing some searching, I believe it must be on the Theriault side of the family.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
email: murlhalsey@sbcglobal.net
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any one from Maniwaki here
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I have Lottie Mae Latour…..Anna spinner…Anna besaw…Mary martin..try to find out sobbing for Anna Mae spinner and children..so may names changed..hard to find anything..Elie spinner..Anita stiles. Betty stiles.. Philip spinner…Mary Stevens…Christina vitelo…family is a mystery…migrated from Canada to USA…mostly Malone NY…and Almeda California…Anna bessan…can you tell me anything about them..I believe they are all related..my great grandma is Anna spinner stiles besaw..I think..Gladys spinner my grandma…so confused…
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You mention Anna Mae spinner and Anna besaw..Mary martin… These are my ancestors..we know little about there history..can you tell us anything..who they married what tribe..just anything.. Thank you.
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Are there any Métis families with the last name Laframboise….. My husband was always told that that his ancestors married indigenous women.
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Any records on the surname Joseph? Would be in Quebec before 1900. There could be a tie to surname Castilloux.
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I’m looking for the surname Gray. Connections in Nova Scotia/New Brunswick, could also have possible connections to Ontario. I’ve looked on Ancestry but its so confusing I believe status was given up for the right to own land and vote.
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Hi there looking for any info on the Chevrette / Dusome/ Clermont/ Dumais families from Lafontaine, Penetanguishene area. Louise Chevrette, Philomena, Margarette Milana Chevrette. Pictures would be fantastic if anyone has any.
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I am looking for information on Jean je”boisvert my grandfather who married Clementine St. Louis in Trois Reviere just outside of Quebec after her sister passed. They moved to Duluth around the turn of the last century and built a home at 3717 West Fourth St. My grandmother died in the 1960’s at 100 years. We went to Trois Reviere and found nothing. My uncle Charlie Greenwood said we were Cree just before he died.
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Hi I’m looking for any information on my 4th great grandmother meheley Francis Johnson born 1829( been told she is Mohawk and from the deseronto area -tyendinaga First Nation and died oct 28 1911 in Peterborough Ontario.
Also looking for native connections through the Haines surname which I’ve been told about.
If you know any information on these I’d really appreciate it.
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Hi. I’m looking for my Native ancestry. My ancestors name was Domilthide Quesnel and she was born in 1896 and dies in Aylmer on 1978. I have been told she was cree and I seriously doubt Quesnel was her real last name. Please if anyone could help me, I’m desesperate
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Please include the spouse’s name and if available the location in 1901. Thanks. Evelyn
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Last name was Joseph Cardinal
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Hi! Domilthide Quesnel is my grandmothers great aunt, Ive also been told we are Cree and am having trouble finding our family. My name is Alex Mattie, if you can find me on facebook id love to connect.
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Very interesting. I’m helping my husband track down his early FC ancestors who are buried near our Nebraska home. They settled in this area in the early 1870’s and 80s. The name on the oldest graves are spelled Poitras. I’ve seen it also spelled Potras on land records…by the time his paternal grandmother came along the spelling was Patras. A cousin said it was because a priest told the family to change it. Wondering if this is something you’ve run across? Very interesting site! Thank you!!
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Hello Evelyn! And anyone else who reads this!
Do you know anything about the last name “Sambur”? Someone in my family was supposedly named Valentin Sambur, and he was married to Esther Blanchette (probably somewhere around 1940 in Quebec? Not 100% sure, however). Esther is my late grandma’s step-aunt.
I cannot seem to find any information about this Valentin Sambur. No death certificate (even though he is confirmed dead), and he doesn’t appear in any kind of Canadian census. Only info that I have, is that he lived in (or perhaps came from?) Montreal.
The name “Sambur” is also not one that I have ever come across before, in my research.
The family member of mine, who gave me the names for all of the Blanchette family, is very adamant that he was indeed called “Valentin Sambur” (spelled exactly like that), but I’m now wondering if there wasn’t an error somewhere.
… Or perhaps there’s a phonetic thing, or french-twisting of another name (like “Chambers”, maybe), at work here? As there is nothing to be found online…
Bottom line; is the name “Sambur”, one that you have come across during your research? Would appreciate pointers 🙂 !
PS; I also hope that the Paris surname (which I requested in the past) isn’t giving you too much trouble 😀 !
Thank you so very much for your future answer, and for everything that you do 🙂 !
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Hello,
There is the following Sambur marriage in the Quebec BMS database:
Valentine Sambur married Esther Blanchette 1960 Montreal, Quebec.
I found this in the BMS2000 database – http://www.bms2000.org/en
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I’m sorry that I havent beena blet o work ont the Paris surname. 🙂 I can tell you that its near the top of my surname lists.
Good luck with your continued search.
Evelyn
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Oh, it is truly not a worry 😀 ! I completely understand that life can get in the way 🙂
I will patiently wait for it to be ready! Thank you again for your continued research 😀
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