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Bernard Constant b.1838?- d.19??

joypa1 — 2011-02-15 07:38:57Z

Does anyone have any info on Bernard Constant? He was my great-grandfather and I would like to know a little more about him i.e. where he was born, birth parents. His wife's name was Betsy and he had a son named Gilbert who was my maternal grandfather. I would greatly appreciate any and all info. Thank you.

Constant/Warrington

gingersnap50320 — 2011-02-10 07:05:50Z

Hi my name is Ginger and I am looking for info on Aubery[Buck]Constant and his wife Berdi Warrington.Would be interested in seeing if I have relatives out there. Thanks Ginger

CONSTANT Sam - 1922-2011 b.Symi Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Lace_Lynch — 2011-02-01 15:10:01Z

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA.
Sam Constant, a past president of the Parish Council of Saint Demetrios and a member of the Board of Directors of the St. Photios National Shrine, died at Halifax Hospital on Jan. 29,2011 at the age of 88.

He was born in Symi Island, Dodecanese, Greece on July 21, 1922. He remained proud of his heritage throughout his life.

At the age of 16, Constant went to Bengazi, North Africa to attend school and while he was there World War II started. He enlisted in the British Army and was sent to Alexandria, Egypt to attend Scotland Yard School. At the age of 18, he was given the option to join the Greek Navy attached to the British Navy. He graduated from the Naval Academy in Piraeus, served in the Royal Greek Navy with the Free Greeks in World War II and was presented with the Medal of Honor by King George of Greece.

He also served with the Australian Army and served Scotland Yard in Egypt as an interpreter. He spoke five languages. He served on the Greek destroyer “Kanaris” and received several decorations.

He received a medal for saving the lives of 36 American soldiers who were invading Sicily by being flown in on gliders. Unfortunately, some of the gliders fell into the sea and he and several members of his crew scurried about to save the men in the gliders. After the war, he applied for permanent resident status in the U.S. and as fate would have it, while he was at the immigration offices a young lawyer approached him, he was the commanding officer of these very same men that he had helped save three years before. Needless to say, through his efforts, Constant was able to get immediate “permanent resident” status. Constant and that young lawyer (Bob Weimer) remained friends all their lives.

Sam was elevated as Archon Orfanotrofos in 1998, by His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon at Holy Trinity Cathedral in New York. He was a founder of Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Campbell, Ohio (Mahoning County).
He dedicated 40 years of service to Saint Demetrios Church in Daytona Beach, Fla. as a council member and president and was bestowed the honor of President Emeritus.
He was a long time supporter of the Ladies Philoptochos Society.
He served on the Metropolis Board under Bishop John of Amorion, he Chaired the canister fund for the Orthodox Christian Mission Center, local LOGOS Chairman.

A member of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, he was founder and served as its chapter president.

In addition, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Bahia Shrine, pillar of the United Way, donor to the Association of Retarded Citizens and provided scholarships to Bethune-Cookman University and Daytona State College.

Constantly guiding Mr. Sam was his unwavering faith, which was reflected in his gentle demeanor and the kindnesses he showed to people around him.

Constant was predeceased by his beloved wife, Angeline.

He is survived by his daughter, Renée Constant-Gahagan; his son, James Constant (Marina); and six grandchildren, Billy, Debbie, Sammy, Sotiri, Kosta and Martha.

– A visitation with a Trisagion service for Daytona Beach resident, Sam Constant, 88, will be held on Thursday Feb. 3, at 7 p.m., at the Lohman Funeral Home, Ormond Beach.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Friday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Daytona Beach with Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos officiating along with Fr. Joseph Samaan, Fr. George Papadeas, Fr. Michael Byars and Fr. Dean Photos (nephew of Constant).

Interment will immediately follow at Daytona Memorial Park with Military Honors.

Donations may be made in Constant’s memory to Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St., Campbell, OHIO 44405.

CONSTANT Dorothy Ann 1913-1936

t42MountOlivet — 2010-08-15 22:40:32Z

CONSTANT Dorothy Ann 1913-1936

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Ansty

malcolmcomeaux — 2010-06-27 18:51:06Z

There is a Charlie @ Alice Ansty buried in the port bolivar cemetery, Port Bolivar Tx. The graves are unlcoted

CONSTANT Willie E 1892-1953

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-19 15:45:31Z

CONSTANT Willie E 1892-1953

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CONSTANT Elzatie K 1913-1993

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-19 15:45:17Z

CONSTANT Elzatie K 1913-1993

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looking for family of william dean or earl dean constant

k_mitchell002 — 2010-06-18 20:38:50Z

i too am a child of ruth evalene pigg and i think earl may be a half brother. would like to know if he has any living family to talk to.

My Constant line-

ginger_constant — 2009-11-06 23:28:38Z

Hi. This is a cry for help. I am so confused.I have been trying to get the migration route of the family straight for a very long time.I am going to leave a few names and hopefully someone will be able to help me? My fathers name ia John Melton Constant,Grandfather is Aubery Agustus Constant,GGrandfather is John C. Constant,GGGRANDFATHER IS William Fram Constant Thanks Ginger Constant

Re: CONSTANT - Torquay, Devonshire, England

davidkconstant — 2009-09-11 15:19:25Z

My Grandparents and Aunt resided there

Re: Constant family

wadewb1 — 2009-09-05 07:52:31Z

Hello

I am just starting my search on the Constant family - understand they are from the Dartford area. Would be interested if they are connected .

Patricia Constant Wade

Re: Constant family name - Debi Richens

wadewb1 — 2009-09-05 07:46:32Z

Debi I am tra cing Constants in Kent. My grandfather was Nelson James - any relative to you??

Patricia Constant Wade

Re: CONSTANT - Torquay, Devonshire, England

Graham_Constant — 2009-08-22 22:02:35Z

2nd Cousin, I think. How can I best help? Graham

Re: CONSTANT - Torquay, Devonshire, England

susanebutler1 — 2009-08-20 19:15:00Z

Hi Graham, I am not a relative of your family but have been helping a friend who is the grandson of Charles J le V Constant, [1894-1965]. He married a Yorkshire girl and then moved to Cheshire. Not sure what relation that makes you but it would be good to share information etc. Susan

Re: CONSTANT - Torquay, Devonshire, England

Graham_Constant — 2009-08-20 18:47:36Z

Hello all, only just found this thread.

Charles LeVerrier was my Great Grandfather.

Daughter Sylvia (Ellen Sylvia Honorine) married Charles Leopold McClintock Newberry (b. 1871 Christchurch, N.Z.) on 10 Aug 1909 in Aldergate, London.

Marie married Alfred Herbert Lyon in Torquay in 1906 and had two sons and a daughter. The sons are lost to me. I don’t know when or why the marriage ended but Marie remarried by 1921 to William (Bill) Burke. They had a son Rodney A Burke, b. 30 Nov 1921. Daughter Margaret V A Lyon (Valerie) from the first marriage chose to take her stepfather’s name of Burke, she later married and became Valerie Burges.

Bill Burke died 24 Oct 1961 in Milford, Surrey and Marie died in a Nursing home in that area in 1975/6.

Rodney married Helen M Hutchison and I believe there was a daughter. He died in 1995 near Dover.

Charles LeV was an avid traveller, mainly to Europe, so it would be unsurprising for some of his children to emigrate, Ernest’s family appear to have done that and perhaps Marie’s two sons. Edward remained, hence me!

The family had property in Hoo Meavy, Devon from 1808, Fancy Dale remaining until sold in 1991 after my Grandmother, Ida Beatrice (Beatty) and Aunt, Kathleen Margaret died in 1964 and 1990 respectively. These two had corresponded with Marie, Valerie and Rodney from time to time and had kept much of their correspondence.

I have many photographs of my grandfather Edward and family, but none of his siblings or parents.

Graham.

Re: Hilda Constant

wadewb1 — 2009-08-15 22:46:30Z

I have recently started looking for information about the Constant family. Absolutely confused with the Hilda Constant information. My father is Frederick Charles Constant, born in Crayford, Kent 2/2/1922. He is however an only child, parents (and this is where it is confusing) James Nelson and Dora Madeleine (nee Smith) On a trip to the UK in July we went past his family home on Perrie St in Crayford - the original house is gone, but there is a house on the site.
He parachuted into Arnhem - but was in 156 Para - and knew of no other Constants in the Para regiments. He damaged his knee, and was a POW.
His father was killed in France in 1943(?)1944 - he was a Colonel in one of the Kent regiments. His father was one of 3 sons - originally from Cork Dad thinks, two were killed in WW1.
Can you throw any light on this. When I showed my father the post from Jean 12 Jan 01 he was mystified.

CONSTANT Tommy A 1926-1959

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-08 14:24:37Z

CONSTANT Tommy A 1926-1959

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Re: CONSTANT - Torquay, Devonshire, England

susanebutler1 — 2009-04-18 17:57:29Z

Hi, I think my friend is related to both Marie and Ernest Constant. Charles Jules le Verrier Constant married Winifred Hains, a vicar's daughter in Yorkshire in 1916. He served in the 2nd East Yorkshire regiment and moved to Sale in Cheshire after the war where his decendants still live. There are family memories of an Aunt Marie and an Aunt Sylvia??
Grandfather Constant, also Charles, was a language teacher and something of an intellectual.
We would love to be in touch with relatives as there is little known in the family of the Constants although we have traced them back to Charles senior's grandfather, an Edward Constant.
We have the wedding photo of Charles jnr but no photos of any other members of the Constant family.
Susan

Re: Constant family

LauraReed16 — 2009-04-13 14:27:55Z

I have a relative born in Gravesend called Eliza-Jane Constant, born 1845. We believe her father was David Constant but she was registered under her mother's maiden name, Lyon (mother was Mary). Eliza-Jane was first recorded in Scotland in 1850. If you have any further information on her or any connections we would be very grateful.

CONSTANT Betty Lou 1937-1968

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-10 22:26:47Z

CONSTANT Betty Lou 1937-1968

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Re: CONSTANT - Torquay, Devonshire, England

danlyon1 — 2009-04-01 14:01:51Z

Hi,

Thanks for the message ! My family tree info on Alfred Herbert Lyon is set out below :-

Alfred Herbert Lyon
Schoolmaster
b. 1873 at Ilsington
m. 1906 at Newton Abbot, Marie Maud Valerie Constant
d. 1939 at Chichester

Herbert E H Lyon b. 1913 Lydford
Margaret Valerie Alethe Lyon b. 1915 Lydford
Basil Edwin Charles Lyon b. 1916 Lydford

Alfred H came from a wealthy branch of the Lyon family - his father Alfred owned much land in Devon, and his granfather William Walter likewise in Staffordshire. He volunteered for military service in South Africa, and then again in WW1 : I have his rare British South Africa Company Medal, but his later medals are missing. He seems to have fallen on hard times in later life, and was living with his nephew, the Rector of Wiston, when he died.

However, having found the records for the births of his three children, I can find nothing about them after that, nor anything about their mother, Marie M V Constant Lyon. Looks to me as if something went wrong with his marriage, either while he was away in WW1 or not long after he got back. I wonder if she took the children to Canada ... ?

Apart from solving that mystery, I am particularly looking for a photo of Alfred H himself.

Regards,

Dan Lyon

Re: CONSTANT - Torquay, Devonshire, England

svechio — 2009-03-31 23:35:01Z

Hello - I don't think I saw your message about Charles Constant a couple years ago, so maybe you already have the info, but thought I should respond. Definitely sounds like you and my hubby are related. His grandfather was the son of Ernest Constant, your Marie's brother. I have some old pictures, too. Let me know more specifically what info you have, and what you need.

Re: CONSTANT - Torquay, Devonshire, England

susanebutler1 — 2009-03-31 21:16:34Z

searching for any descendants of the le Verrier Constant family of Meavy in Devon

A. Constant - Civil War Era - New Orleans - Pic attached

collectiblehistory — 2009-01-23 21:06:17Z

Posted for genealogy purposes

Picture of unidentified woman

Photographer Name: A. Constant

Location: 21 Hospital Street - New Orleans

Source: In my collection - Information stamped on back of photo

Re: John Constant and Samuel Blackburn in KY

jrlemon08 — 2008-11-11 02:49:52Z

Samuel Blackburn of Nicholas Co. KY may well be my wife's G-G-G-G-G Grandfather through his son William of Nicholas Co. KY. She only has his pension abstract—not much detail. I take it you've seen the entire deposition. We would love to learn what's in the rest of the document. Can you help or tell us where we can find the entire deposition?

Best wishes, Jim for Becky Lemon

Re: Constants and Deloziers

dirtycurty08 — 2008-10-16 14:30:18Z

william constant was born in 1795 in south carolina.
He married a woman named Cenith in 1820.
They had 4 children named:
William B. before 1825
James M. after 1825
John J. 1833-1834
Melissa E. 1840

John J married Elizabeth Lovill Delozier (22 Jul 1842-1913)
They had 7 children:

Laura Aclaide
John Lovill
Mary E.S.
Sarah R.E.
Scory Cullie
William L.
James R.

James R married Hattie Mills (rumored to be 1/2 Cherokee)
James R Constant was a schoo; teacher and had enough Cherokee blood through the Constant side of the family that he recieved 8% of all the mining profits from the Cherokee nation.Hattie mills died in Nov 1908.
Lou Ellen Wiggins was granted a lifetime dowery upon her marriage to James R. Constant of the same 8% he was getting.

James R. and Hattie Mills had 2 children:

Chrles William 1905
John Newell 1908

John Newell married Mary Kate Fritts

I am one of their Grand-sons.

I don't know much about the Deloziers except that Elizabeth's father was named Edward and they called him Ned
He married Elizabeth Pledge Poindexter
What I have found so far is the name Delozier is French
Poindexter I'm not sure about.

The Constants Through James R. however do have documented Cherokee blood in them.
Hope this helps everyone,and if you have any other information please contact me.trigger_47@yahoo.com

Thanks
Curtis Travis Hughes

Re: James (Robert?) Constant & Hattie Mills information needed

dirtycurty08 — 2008-10-16 13:56:09Z

James Robert Constant was married to Hattie Mills until she died 3 months after john newell was born in 1908.
John Newell ran away from home when he was 13 and came to Tennessee.John Newell is my Grandfather.
You can reach me at my email address trigger_47@yahoo.com

Re: Jacob CONSTANT, b 1760/65 VA, m Eleanor CLINKENBEARD 1789 VA, d 1828 IL

Jorer1 — 2008-09-14 15:55:08Z

Greg - Have the same lines - my line is with Ruth Constant who married John Strode. I agree that John Constant and Sarah Hood are the parents. Would like to compare notes in about 6 weeks -
Contact me fry13@iowatelecom.net

Re: John Constant and Samuel Blackburn in KY

Jorer1 — 2008-09-14 15:38:46Z

I have same Constant line, with Jacob's sister Ruth Constant who married John Strode. Don't know about the Blackburn connection without going through tons of papers, but will be happy to try in about 6weeks. I have Jacob and Ruth's parents as John Constant and Sarah (Hood), his 2nd wife being Elizabeth Willis (Williams)
Contact me - fry13@iowatelecom.net

Re: Issac & Nancy Constant

NadineDurazo107 — 2008-06-29 15:27:22Z

shirly, I don't think this is the same Jacob as he was born 1826 in Kty, I have 9 Jacobs in my data base, but none born
1858, but then just about every Constant had a Jacob in their family, do you have any information on your Jacob
Nadine

Re: Issac & Nancy Constant

srb22845 — 2008-06-29 06:43:44Z

Nadine, My GGrandfather was Jacob Alva Constant b.12 May 1858 in Dekalb Co,Illinois. This is the first I have seen of another Jacob, could it be the same person?
Shirley Benson Barber

Re: Issac & Nancy Constant

wildbill134 — 2008-06-28 00:10:01Z

Hi Nadine, I appreciate your response to my posting. However,I have checked out that Isaac and Nancy before. My Nancy was born in Ohio in about 1814. Also, my Nancy had 3 children, all born in Ohio. I did some more research after receiving your reply and in the 1880 census I saw that Nancy's father was born in Pennsylvania, and her mother was born in Nova Scotia. Any suggestions on where else I can research? Thank you, Bill.

Re: Issac & Nancy Constant

NadineDurazo107 — 2008-06-27 15:57:38Z

I have Issac born 17 Nov 1794 Flemming Kty
died 27 june 1865 Sangamon Co. Ill
Nancy Peebles born 17 Sept 1794 clarke Co. Kty
died 12 Feb 1880 Dawson Sangamon Co. Ill
they had the following children
Rachel, Jacob, Margaret, William, Mary, Sarah, Martha
Hope this helps, and is the Issac you are looking for

Issac & Nancy Constant

wildbill134 — 2008-06-27 04:59:37Z

Seeking information on ancestors Issac and Nancy Constant. Issac Constant was born about 1798 in Kentucky. Nancy ? was born about 1814 in Ohio. Would appreciate information on the above and the ancestors of Issac and Nancy. Thank You.

Constant Family!!

thelmaconstant — 2008-06-18 04:45:57Z

Hi there!!My name is Thelma and I from the Dominican Rep. My father's name is Antonio Jacobo Constant, and he told me his father was Norris Constant and that he came from Antigua and Barbuda Island. He also told me he has a sister in Canada named Michelle Constant. No1 knows if we belonged to the same family!!

John Constant and Samuel Blackburn in KY

rmosier5 — 2008-02-06 05:02:54Z

John Constant of Fleming Co. KY was my G-G-G-G-G-Grandfather through Jacob Constant. In the "Fleming Co., KY Abstracts of Pension Applications:
Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Indian Wars", by Jana Sloan Broglin, Samuel Blackburn of Mason County, KY, applied for his pension from the Revolutionary War. Toward the end of his deposition it states..."That he has no family except his wife who is about the age of himself and is very healthy. That they live entirely on the benevelonce [benevolence] and hospitality of JOHN CONSTANT who is the sone [son] of the wife of said Samuel Blackburn by a former husband." This was dated June 17, 1818 and declared Blackburn to be 63 years of age. Could this John Constant be the same one from VA and MD? Does anyone have any family history mentioning this?

Jacob CONSTANT, b 1760/65 VA, m Eleanor CLINKENBEARD 1789 VA, d 1828 IL

GregHunter86 — 2008-01-26 07:38:45Z

Looking for parents of Jacob CONSTANT. I believe Jacob was born and married in Hampshire, VA., to Eleanor CLINKENBEARD. In 1826 moved to Sangamon Co., IL I believe Jacob's father is John and his mother is Sarah HOOD. Jacob's spouse, Eleanor's parents are Wm. and Hester Van Metre. Seek to exchange all these family history.

Re: Constant, Bessie Abbott Kansas and Oklahoma

ozknight — 2008-01-17 00:38:47Z

I do not have photos unfortunately. I would love to have copies can you scan them?
I have only a document where Bessie went to court as her Grandmothers executor.
Do you know where she lived and died?
I have been to Blackwell OK and to the cemetery there and I found charles grave I think and Dora Bell was buried with her baby boy. I do have photos of the cemetery and I think I have Dora with her mother and brother. My email is ozknight55@yahoo.com I would love to share information with you.
Carol

Re: Constant, Bessie Abbott Kansas and Oklahoma

cathyrasmussen34 — 2008-01-16 18:53:56Z

Do you have any pic. of bessie Sears, I have a pic of two young Girls Ethal and Bessie Sears, It was in my gg grandmother's Photo album, I am trying to fit in to These people in to the family, I also have pic of Charley Sears.

Cathy

Harold Argene Donovan

FlorenceDonovan39 — 2007-10-08 20:16:15Z

What information are you looking for ?

Re: Cecil Roy Constant of Worth County, MO

jensgonesouth — 2007-02-28 21:51:09Z

I am CR's daughter Jennifer. My mother's name is Margaret and they were married in 1955. I have 3 brothers, Jeffrey Dean, Jaye Leslie, James Matthew(d). I was 3 yrs. old when my Father passed away and I don't know anyone on his side of the family. I know I have met Pauline, because I have pics of her and I on the beach, but I was very small and don't remember. I really don't remember my Dad either. Please e-mail me at: jensgonesouth@yahoo.com. I would love any and all info you have.

William and Delilah Carroll Constant

BeverlyMarine72 — 2006-12-18 21:15:59Z

My Uncle William and Aunt Delilah. marineb@msn.com

CONSTANT,George Ulrich 1889 - 1987

tlggg — 2006-11-29 01:17:52Z

I am looking for children or grandchildren of George Ulrich Constant. First wife was Birdie or Bird Aletha Constant.
Second wife Margaret. Daughter's last name Durr. Stepdaughter Norma Turner.

Re: Mary CONSTANT m Henry WHISENHUNT-1889 Van Zandt CO. TX