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my grandmother

alison11963 — 2013-06-05 15:14:23Z

my grandmother's name was Eglanise Jean A.K.A Ann-Marie Alexander she lives in Marc Bexon St. Lucia I don't know her birth date but I think she was born in the late 1800s or early 1900s she died in 1952 when my mother was nine yrs old my mother is the only living child. I think she came from france or martinique.

grandmother's identity or birth place

alison11963 — 2013-06-05 14:50:35Z

I am trying to find my grandmother's birth place science i can't find any record of her in st lucia. her name was eglanise jean aka ann marie alenander....I don't know her birth date but she died in 1952 when my mother was nine yrs old....

Hernando C Gonzales, Sr. b. October 1866

Melroseco2000 — 2013-03-15 17:05:32Z

Hello,

I believe that my great great grandfather, Hernando Cornelius Gonzales, was born in Martinique in October 1866. He emigrated to New York, USA in 1870, per the records I have been able to locate. Can anyone tell me how to research records in Martinique and if Latin/Spanish names are common of the island. Any information would be appreciated! The photo is of Hernando C. Gonzales, Jr. and I am hoping for some help. :)

Thank you

descendants of Firmin Francois Fortier in Martinique

labella3 — 2013-02-18 05:50:59Z

Searching for descendants of Firmin Francois Fortier born in Martinique in 1849. Trying to find out when he migrated to New Orleans, LA with brothers. Mother/father lived in Martinique.

Searching for my family overseas! / Martinique Caribbean Island? / France and Spain?

gsabino3 — 2013-01-31 22:06:14Z

Sabino or Ernest / Ernst Searching for family

Isaiah Joseph (Isaiah) Sabino 1895 May 3
Louis Ernest / Ernst
Leontine Berdrow (Boudreaux)
Mary Berdrow 1822

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-12-14 07:52:32Z

Hello Dinke,

I had 2 previous mails sent on 1 and 5 November but I do not know if you've read.
Please tell me if you're still interested.
I am currently working on the father of my grandfather and I still have so much to do, hence the lack of information.
Thank you for the information transmitted, however, because they allow me to move on Portuguese parents Ernest and Alice.
Documents as searchable archives of Martinique on the arrival of Madeiran committed (Portuguese), I think going there soon.

Cordially.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-12-14 07:34:42Z

Dear Dinke,

I may have found traces of the son of George Souze, it is called Edgar F SOUZE and lives can be even at the following address:

Edgar F Souze
275 Westminster Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218-4345

Maybe he can give you more information.

Best regard.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-12-14 07:27:05Z

Hello Dinke,

We do have Portuguese origins, specifically Madeira.
Below, the results of new research.

Souze Marie died in Saint-Pierre in 1868, the hospice civil

and she is unmarried, servant, aged 42, native of ... Madeira. Unfortunately, it is called the daughter of unknown parents.

see the following link, page 165 - 309 act

http://anom.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/caomec2/pix2w...

Best regards.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-27 04:34:49Z

Dear Dinke,

I go hard on the research.
I found the 1858 in Saint-Pierre, marriage Miss Antoinette with ANTOINE Armand from Portugal (Madeira), both living in Martinique, home Courcy.
Ernest in the statement of loss that I've joined, speaks of Antoine Laurent and Cesarine
Do you know more?
I added information about Bernardin in the tree.
Ernest and George are cousins, because Bernardin and Joseph were brothers (mother Marie Souze).
After that, why does he not have the same name, I do not know.
It is just noted that Joseph is the son of "natural" that is not recognized by the father.
I apologize for English.
Perhaps you have difficulty understanding me sometimes.
If this is the case do not hesitate to ask me again?
Do you have in your knowledge someone who speaks French?
In any case, I try to do my best.

See you

Dumont family of Martinique

SUZI_SULLIVAN — 2012-10-25 12:54:06Z

Looking for any information on family of Marie Alexandrine Dumont born in 1800's in Martinique. Or, any info on Dumont family in Martinique. Grandfather came to USA in about 1900 from Martinique and trying to trace family back.

Re: Alcindor Family Tree

janice4099 — 2012-10-24 22:09:48Z

hi i have just come across your message as im also looking to trace my family tree,my mothers maiden name is alcindor she is from castries st lucia but she has talked about an gransfather called paul who was a property developer in martinque she has also told us that he was french,my mums nane is vera dorothy alcindor, she had a brother called cedric and a sister called angie they are also related to JQ charles castries st lucia,

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-17 05:13:28Z

Dear Dinke,

I think we are very lucky.
I just found in the archives of St-Pierre, Georges Souze born December 12, 1880 declared the Civil Status January 6, 1881
His parents domiciled Levassor St-Pierre as the parents of your grandfather.
His mother, Eugénie Agathe JEAN-BAPTISTE about 21 years - staff house
Father: Joseph Souze 22 years - butcher worker
Witness this declaration, Louis Souze 27 years - Maitre d'hotel and Aristide PREDU 25 - cooper.

the website link (free without subcription required):

http://anom.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/caomec2/pix2w...

on page 12, note 31.

I'll try to tell you more.

See you.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-17 04:14:48Z

Dear Dinke,

The documents I have are immediately in PDF format.
Can I send them to another address?
I try to send you all others at least next week, if you'll wait.
On "Georges Souze" or "De souza" or "Souza," I have not heard of it, but I will look for information in Martinique, as it shows to be born to parents from Martinique. I can not promise you to get a result.
I think, however, have a starting point:

http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=...

In the meantime, I do not know about you but I'm really happy to have reunited with my family.
I'm 35, my grandfather Roger died now, but it would have been glad to meet you. He was generous and kind as my great-aunt is.
But unfortunately can not go back, so I took advantage of those who are still there.

Have a nice day.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

dinkeaugustin — 2012-10-16 15:24:38Z

Dear Karine,
Yes, I would love to view any documents you have about my grandfather, Ernest and his family memebers.
In 1911 when my grandfather came to New York, he listed on the ships manifest that he would be visiting his cousin, Desouza. Does this name sould familiar to you?

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-16 05:18:45Z

Hello Dinke,

I added information about the parents of Bernardin ERNEST-AUGUSTIN and Marie Ursule BLEC.
If you're interested?

good day

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-14 03:56:59Z

Hello Dinke,

I understand that this situation is destabilizing and that you expect to find people who you can learn about Ernest and not necessarily parents.
Know that I do not want to rush things, but if we are parents, I do not want to lose this opportunity that we had to find ourselves.
Also in January, I would Guadeloupe. I must go to my great-aunt to try to retrieve some items.
Meanwhile I'll try to find other items of Ernest and his wife, Josephine.
I can not guarantee you to do this but I'll try.
I have the birth of Gregory and Alice, if you wish to have as well.
I'll also post pictures of my grandfather and my great-aunt.

I do not think I can connect all day on this site, but you can reach me on my personal email if you have any questions.
As soon as I have news, I'll tell you.

Thank you for everything.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

dinkeaugustin — 2012-10-13 17:34:43Z

According to my records, Ernest Gregrorie Augustin came to New York through Ellis Island on January 7, 1911, he would have been 29 years old. My grandfather (Ernest) had to register for the draft in 1918 and stated that he had a wife named Josephine Augustin living in Martinque. Mty father, his son, was never aware of this wife. However, it could be very possible. Ernest eventually married my gradmother, who was St Martin, in new york. My father was the first child born in this union in 1921, followed by two sisters. My grandmother died with my father was 6years old. Ernest was not very forth coming with a lot of family history to his children except for the few facts that I've shared.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-13 16:00:53Z

Hello Dinke,

I started a family tree based on the civil registry of the city of St-Pierre since 1880.

Except the official civil status documents, the information I have is based on oral history of the family, which may justify deviations from the oral history you have on your side. Therefore, if there's disturbing similarities there will probably some differences.

By cons, but whether Gregory (Ernest for you) could read and write, it is common in this type of research phonetic elements happen to be tracks not to neglect the one hand, given the time when most people could not read or write documents to control the registrars of right was what seemed to be good. On the other hand, it is put in the context of the complexity of the French language where you can write in a multitude of ways a name that is pronounced the same way. For example, the translation could be written Blake: Blec, Bleck, Blecque, Blaique, Bleique, Bliecque, Bleick, Blêque ... not to mention other more specific but still have the same pronunciation.

Also give you other items I have:
1. There is no Blake Martinique while Blec name is widespread.
2. According to my great aunt, Alice was in Paris, but I know not how long or exactly when. I will try to ask him when I go to meet year-end.
3. May 28, 1882, there is no birth of Gregory in the records of St. Peter by Gregory against one finds a born May 25 and June 6, 1882 said. A nearly three days, it could be that it is the same person.
4. Gregory was in Martinique during the eruption of 1902, he worked at the St. James home (house in the cane sugar industry). He lived in Fort-de-France and Martinique probably left after 1902.

I remain at your disposal for any questions.
Do you have an email, or I can send you the acts of civil status

Best regards.

Karine

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

dinkeaugustin — 2012-10-13 13:43:27Z

Karine,
I continue to be confused. Do you know what ernest's father's name was? Do you know when he was suppose to have left Martinique and sailed to the united states? Ernest documented that his mother's last name was blake, not blec. I would think that he would know how to spell his mother's last name. It was also past on to us that Ernest has a sister in Paris? Who might this individual be?

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-12 04:27:55Z

Madam,

I was able to get copies of birth certificates of Grégorie and Leonie Dite "Alice", if you want to have, you can contact me on my email address as follows:

ernest_augustin@yahoo.fr

I ask you to give me in exchange documents relating Grégorie.
We could also further knowledge.
Finally, if you still want it.

Thanks

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-11 12:28:21Z

Hello,

To more accurately your grandfather was called:
Grégorie ERNEST AUGUSTIN, was born exactly 25 May 1882 in St-Pierre but was said June 6, 1882 by her parents.
His father is Mr. Bernardin ERNEST AUGUSTIN, butcher profession.
His mother was Marie Ursule BLEC; profession stove.
(Source CAOM page 752 deed number 1290 - Year 1882)

Alice, his sister was born on 2 June 1884 in St-Pierre and declared July 3 of that year.
Alice was a common first name because she was born under the name of Léonie Parfaite ERNEST-AUGUSTIN.
(Source CAOM page 386 act number 927 - Year 1884)

The information that I give you are from the center of the archives Overseas (CAOM) based in FRANCE AIX.

Their website is as follows (in free consultation site):

http://www.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/anom/fr/Recher...

I do not have any information on the location and reasons for the death of Marie Ursul BLEC but I know today that you and I are related.

I can not provide you with any copy, because due to the poor state of its documents, they are available on site or via the website.

I do not think I can do better, if you want us to keep in touch you now know how to contact me.

Best regards

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-11 03:09:21Z

Hello,

Unfortunately, I have given you all the information I had.
Alice spoke one brother.

After discussion with my great aunt, she would have kept some records of his mother, I'll see when I would visit her at the end of the year.
However, it must be remembered that the family history was held in a particular context, that of the eruption of Mount pelé from 1902, according to the writings left no survivor of the town of St-Pierre so a priori erased an entire history of this city.
After the 8th of May 1902, there was nothing left of this town.

However, I will continue my investigations with difficulty because of my living place and past time.

But you, what are your sources? Are oral or written? Ernest did you? What did he say?

Have a nice day.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

dinkeaugustin — 2012-10-10 22:05:20Z

When and how did Ernest mother die ? How many sistersand brothers did he have?

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-10 10:49:34Z

We must not forget that the loss document that I sent you was written after the events of 1902 and it may Ernest was under the effect of the trauma of losing his mother but most of all his family.
Hence the lack of precision of the document.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-10 10:41:22Z

Alice and Ernest are children Ursul "Blake" or "Blec" and Blec Ignacine their grandmother by deduction because of his age, 87 years old.

Blake and Blec have the same pronunciation in French.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-10 04:49:01Z

Hello,

Do not be confused.
I must admit that I was surprised to find all your research, you read my answer
I'll just explain the facts as they were told to me by my great aunt (Alice's daughter):

Alice is the younger sister of Ernest.

http://www.stpierre1902.org/database/fiche.php3?id=3500: http://www.stpierre1902.org/index.html

However, at this time, families are poor, it was given to a lady or friend of his mother who lived in Guadeloupe.
She has lived in Guadeloupe very small at the age of 5 years.
It is probably at this point has been reached about the marital status and name. You should know that this time the people know not read or write it is likely that the officer wrote Alice ERNEST-AUGUSTIN. We arrived at the conclusion that the name Ernest was added to the original name for Ernest was responsible for her sister and it is probable that the officer has made the name of its sole right. Also know, and this is even more disturbing that there is nowhere else in the world-AUGUSTIN ERNEST family except my direct ancestors.

Here is where we lead our name.

To continue the story of my great aunt, his mother told him that his brother had gone to the United States and that therefore she would not have heard from him. Where reconciliation with your family history.
To know that at this time, candidates for departures do not jostled because of the cost of the crossing.

Finally with regard to my family, Alice had two children out of wedlock, which explains the name of continuity ROGER (my grandfather) and Ginette (my great aunt).

Those are the things that I can give you now. Hoping to have some answers to your questions.
I tried to gather as much information as possible, to question my great-aunt also. However, the latter being sick, I do not know if it will answer all the questions. But I know she has a photo of his mother.
Perhaps Ernest would have some pictures also allowing us to cross-reference to appear and who knows maybe a relationship.

That is, what is the story of Ernest?

Hoping you read, I wish you a nice day.

Karine ERNEST-AUGUSTIN

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

dinkeaugustin — 2012-10-10 01:03:42Z

I'm confused.
How is Ernest Augustin related to you. You say that Alice Augustin (ernest's sister)got married and had a some children. Were they also Augustins or someone else? Can you clear this matter up. Thank you.

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-08 20:04:19Z

My e-mail: ernest_augustin@yahoo.fr

The link for the researches:

http://www.stpierre1902.org/database/fiche.php3?id=3500

Re: Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

ernest_augustin — 2012-10-08 19:48:18Z

Hello,

I hope I can help you.
My name is ERNEST-AUGUSTIN, first name Karine.
But it seems that it had error to the Registry office (Civil status).
The mother of my grandfather was called Alice Augustin sister of Ernest Augustin been born in common Martinique of St-Pierre and which would have left Martinique after the eruption of the Mount Pelée of 1902, for the United States.
She would never have revised him and would no more have had news of him.
She lived in Guadeloupe.
If you wish, we can get acquainted via my e-mail.
I hope that you did not abandon your searches.

See You

Re: French Antilles Help

Anulkah — 2012-04-07 15:08:29Z

I've actually found a great online resource for records from Martinique. Take a look at http://www.patrimoines-martinique.org/ to see if they have anything you might be looking for. I made one of my most exciting finds there, so I hope it can do the same for you.

I found my ancestors in records called actes d'individualite, which were issued a little after timeframe your interested in, in 1848 and 1849. While this was exciting I wasn't sure what the records really meant, so I had to do some research. You can take a look at my genealogy blog entry for a summary of what I pieced together: http://iamthediaspora.wordpress.com/2011/07/12/actes-dindivi....

The website has other records that I am less familiar with, so there are more possibilities for you to explore there besides the actes d'individualite. Good luck!

I'm interested to hear what other suggestions people may have for researching Martinique.

French Antilles Help

jennagemini — 2012-04-07 04:15:27Z

I'm new to French Antilles genealogy research. I was wondering what sort of records are available in this region. Census? Vital Records? Land Records? Where are these records availabe? I am particularly interested genealogical research for Martinique and Guadeloupe in the 1830s and 1840s.

Ernest Gregrorie Augustin and Ursul Blake

dinkeaugustin — 2011-10-24 03:01:27Z

I am looking for anyone who has information on my grandfather. His name is Ernest Gregrorie Augustin. He was born on May 28, 1882 in St Pierre, Martinque. Moved to New York via Ellis Island from Paris. His parents were Ernest Augustin and Ursul Blake. His father may have been a Mercentile Marine who may have been from Portugal. Thank you.

Re: Bremond and Tascher de la Pagerie

jasminefurnitureforyou — 2011-09-24 21:48:53Z

is this ann, Im searching as well its seems like we need to change he setting to en france to pull more info, comprende un petit peu france and can read too, maybe that is where we need to look

Re: de Chabert

vdc23 — 2011-09-18 21:16:54Z

I believe the date (year) on the picture of the 4 brothers to possibly be incorrect. Elvyn is my father-in-law. His son was born in 1946. Elvyn and his wife Gloria did not have their one child (William A.) until they were in their 30's. In 1941 Elvyn would have been married already and much older than he appears in this photo.

I am working on creating a family tree for my grandchildren and am enjoying the history.

~Vilma

Re: de Chabert

josechabert — 2011-09-16 00:49:29Z

Hi, everyone. I have read what have been posted by members of our families. I'm descendant of William Ferdinand Phillips de Chabert who was my ggrandfather and son of Charles Texier de Chabert and Marie Elize Scheer.

Shirley, probably rememember me 19 years ago. I have the pleasure to welcome Rita to my home and have some e-mail conversation with you. I have been gathering information from our family for long time, a job that never ends. I can been contact in jose.chabert@yahoo.com

I will like to know about this meeting in St. Croix. What happens?

Do anyone have a photo of Charles Texier de Chabert Heyleger?

Jose de Chabert

Re: PASCAL,MALA

amorsut — 2011-08-12 20:47:46Z

Thank you I will try!!

Re: Rochard family

isabelle972 — 2011-07-26 12:30:59Z

Hello

My name is Rochard. I live in Martinique. This name is very rare here. I didn't know that it was a name used in Trinidad.
Where are you from ?

Re: Banishment

hcm614 — 2011-07-02 02:11:57Z

Try here. proving for me to be a very good site in finding ones's Huguenot Cevenole heritage.

http://www.museedudesert.com/article35.html

Germaine Zocatina

GregoryFoster12366 — 2011-06-24 19:22:47Z

Please send me information on my mother Germaine Zocatina born in Martinique.

Re: I am looking for the Burke Family of Cork County Ireland

nm99gretz — 2011-05-26 00:48:16Z

What year was Caroline born

richardson

molly021345 — 2011-05-06 12:40:14Z

looking for information on Alcide Leopold Richardson believed to have been born around 1860, later married Laure Hippolyte Potter Ralu on St martin and had several children. Any information is appreciated.

Re: de Chabert

sjhighfield — 2011-03-22 15:33:13Z

Hi Richard,
You probably don't remember me. I am Shirley de Chabert-Highfield, sister of Rita Schuster. Would you happen to have Nancy Carmichael's address in Nevada and telephone number? Rita, somehow, misplaced it. Some of the de Chabert's from Denmark are arriving on March 26th on St. Croix, and I think they are descendants of Charles Textier and directly linked to her. The Christian de Chabert-Rode's of Germany will be visiting with us for the fourth time in November. They are also direct lineage from Charles Textier. I'm sure Nancy Carmichael would be happy to gather some more information. She mentioned you to me. It is for that reason I address my letter to you. Will write more later. Right now I am in Vermont, and will be here with my husband for a few more weeks after which time I return to St. Croix.

Peter de Chabert-Rastrup and his wife Karen of Denmark, will be coming to St. Croix where he has been invited to give a speech on the de Chabert family. I think his grandfather was a plantation manager on the La Grange Plantation site in Frederiksted.

Best regards,
Shirley (de Chabert-Highfield)

Re: Surname Elizee,Elisee

corvisiejo — 2011-03-12 16:50:22Z

sorry, I Have any records
I Got it on internet but I Don't remember where I Cath this information
sincerely

Re: Surname Elizee,Elisee

klau5808 — 2011-03-12 01:22:35Z

Thank you so much. Which records did you use?

Re: Surname Elizee,Elisee

corvisiejo — 2011-03-09 17:50:10Z

hello,
I Find for you these :
1857 sainte marie : marie magdeleine ELIZEE dite "zine "
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Surname Elizee,Elisee

klau5808 — 2011-02-10 02:14:36Z

I was wondering if anyone has information about the surname Elisee sometimes spelled Elizee from Martinique.

Re: Alphonse LeBrun

GBarry4120 — 2010-12-27 09:43:31Z

Patti, my husband and I have been trying to contact you about your Barry genealogy research. Have you gotten either email?
Hoping to hear from you.

Geralyn Wood Barry in Oregon

Re: Alphonse LeBrun

DonaldRNewcomb — 2010-10-21 21:46:45Z

I am researching the family of Constance LeBrun and her husband Francis A. "Frank" Prevost of Baltimore. He was the son of Prof. Amie Prevost and Chief Clerk of the Superior Court in Baltimore. I show her as a daughter of Alphonse LeBrun. I would appreciate corresponding with anyone who has information about this family. I recently uploaded a tree which has what I know.

Paul Auguste (Augustine)

mikepickard165 — 2010-09-14 20:29:01Z

I am trying to trace the above person, born 1849 in Martinique, his parents are Joseph and Jane Auguste.
Paul died 9 Oct 1917 age 68 he was in the Mercantile Marine operating out of Cardiff "SS Main" as a steward.

You can see his memorial on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission web site.

Any information on parents and family much appreciated

edmond carreux

mamie1926 — 2010-08-19 19:49:31Z

Hello,
I trying to track down the family of my GGfather. His name was Edmond Carreux, When came to the US(North Caroline) his name was change to Edward Carrow. The only thing I know about him is that he's of mix race, and was over 6'5. He work as Shipping Merchent so I been told.

At first I thought he was born here in the US. But after speaking to several family member it turns out the family may have been French. Any clue as more than welcome