French Military - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Napoleon's General Augustin de L'espinasse

sallyandmichaelw — 18 Nov 2008 4:34:43 GMT

I'm wondering if anyone knows any personal/family details of Napoleon's General, Augustin de Lespinasse, or can tell me where I might be able to find this information? My GGGG grandfather Francois Espinasse was the son of an Augustin de L'espinasse and I'm trying to find out if it is Augustin, Napoleon's General, or someone else of the same name. Francois' mother was Marie de la Grange and we think he was born around 1788-89.

I'm also interested to know if there's anywhere I can find records of French POWs in Scotland during the Napoleonic Wars as we believe that Francois Espinasse was imprisoned in Scotland during this time.

Any information or assistance would be appreciated.

Joseph LeFevre - bodyguard (or Guardsman) for Napoleon

twgerber — 20 Oct 2005 2:07:01 GMT

My LeFevre family is:

Mr. Joseph LeFevre (Fabre, Lafavre, LeFebvre) and Mrs. Mary Ann.
Children:
Margaretta (Barbara?) born 1802 or 1809 near Strasbourg. According to our family bible is says born ‘Salby’ Strasbourg.
Charles Napoleon born about 1801 or 1806.
Caroline born 15 Dec 1817.

The family was Roman Catholic.

From written family stories we are told that:

1) Margaretta was a lady in waiting in the Queen of Frances’ court. We have ear rings that she supposedly wore at court.
2) That she is the niece of Marshal LeFevre of Napoleon time - although I do not believe this story as I can find no proof.
3) Caroline could see the clock on the Cathedral in Strasbourg from her bedroom window.
4) That their mother mainly spoke German having learned only a little French.
5) That their father, Joseph, has been described as a bodyguard of Napoleon’s or was a Guardsman in Napoleon’s army and was wounded in the Battle of Waterloo. He died sometime after Caroline was born.
6) They immigrated about 1827 but we have not found them on any ship. They settled in Pennsylvania near a defunct French community called Azylum.
7) Joseph was French and their mother Mary Ann was Germanic.
8) I have checked the birth records in Strasbourg and can not find any births for the 3 children.
9) There might have been a 4th sibling but we have no proof.
10) Mrs Mary Ann LeFevre remarried to a Mr. Cross before immigrating to the USA.

Some other families settled in this area of Pennsylvania who are also described as Napoleon’s bodyguards and some notes say they were present when Napoleon surrendered. These names include: John C. Bahl (married Helen Feuschwanger in 1815), Leiphan Peter, John Messersmith. Not sure if they served together or not.

We have not been able to find any further information.

I would appreciate any information anyone can find on Joseph LeFevre and his family.

Louis Charbonnier

RLPeacock — 25 Aug 2005 6:38:15 GMT

Looking for descecdants of Louis Charbonnier. Born in Clamecy, department of th Nievre, October 9, 1754. One of Napoleon's generals, whose name is on the Arc de Triomphe. Charbonnier spelled with one "n" on the Arc. Any information greatly appreciated.

van Emden, Napoleon's Army

Yvonne Ebb — 22 Jul 2002 7:33:20 GMT

I have an ancestor who was a dental surgeon in Napoleon's Army and I am trying to find some record of where he may have served. His name was Hartog van Emden which he changed to Hendryk van Emden, subsequently changing it again to Henri d'Emden. As he was born in 1793 he would have served in one or more of the later campaigns. He eventually moved to England where he was married.
Does anyone know where to find a list of those who served with Napoleon's Army?

18TH CENTURY FRENCH NAVY

jwveillon16 — 21 Jul 2008 1:11:52 GMT

Am searching for information on the French naval vessels Victoire and Dromadaire. These ships are known to have transported soldiers and colonists to Louisiana in 1718 and 1720. Would like to find information on the size of the ships, where built, armament, where else they served, etc. I've come up with nothing on the internet, but I know this info is out there at least on some old ships. Any ideas on where to look would be much appreciated.

Illinois Country + 1759 + Indians

rebornblessed — 18 Jun 2008 3:01:19 GMT

Might anyone know of any sources of information on possible Indian skirmishes in the Illinois Country in 1759, especially in the area around Fort de Chartres. A legend in our family that our 5th Great Grandfather [an officer stationed at Fort de Chartres] was killed by Indians. We now know that he died in February of 1759. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
RB

Information about Grandfather

ChrisLo828 — 24 May 2008 11:20:28 GMT

My Grandfather was in the French Army Reserves and was also a legionnaire during the Indochina period. His rank and name was Adjudant Va Sang Lo. My dad tells me he was in charge of a battalion in Laos. My grandfather was later assassinated during his tours to gain French support in Laos. I was just hoping if anyone had any information on where I could get more info or if it is even possible to get any about my grandfather. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

French Officer 1919

jmull28371 — 16 May 2008 2:29:59 GMT

Hello,

I'm asking for help in identifying the French Officer in this photo. The photo was taken sometime between May 22 and July 30, 1919. The American Officer next to him was my grandfather. Any suggestions about reading the French Officer's insignia would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jan Mulligan

Searching for information on Jean Boutte'

k_courts — 28 Jun 2007 4:21:51 GMT

I am searching for information on Jean Boutte' who came to the fort at MObile, Ala as a member of the French ARmy, but he was deported from the port of MObile to France to retreive his discharge papers which Jean Boutte had lost on Madeline Street in Paris, France and this happened in the 1750's - 1760's circa. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much
Also, Andre Claude Boutte, of Bourseville, France came to the fort at MObile, Ala, 1730's 1740's circa with the French Army and he served as the blacksmith, because he was called Andre Claude Boutte dit La Lime, which means file. Andre Claude Boutte was discharged from the French Army at Mobile, Ala. during the years of the late 1750's and he was married to Marie Josephe Bodin dit Miragouin, who was the daughter of Nicholas Bodin dit Miragoiun and his wife, Francoie Paille, and he was the father of Francois Cezar, Phillipe, Joseph Antoine, Loius Hilaire, and Jean Baptiste Boutte's. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much,
kitty

Info on French Army Records in WW I

P. Janosik — 19 Nov 2002 3:24:01 GMT

Hi,
My Grandfather served in the U.S. Army in France in World War One. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre. I'm trying to find out why he was given the award. Any tips on how to accomplish this. How to contact French Army Archives?
I have lots of info on my Grandfather. Serial #, Units served with and places in France where he served. Thank you.
PJ

Finding Napoleonic Army records

charnees — 18 Sep 2006 9:52:26 GMT

How can I find out if someone served in Napoleon's Army? His name was Marten Geret Smit born in Ditzum, which was in East Friesland, Netherlands, then. It is now in Germany, about 10 miles from the border. Anyway, Marten was born Aug. 28, 1770 and was married to Jeanne(tte) Moreau, who was born and lived her life also in Holland. Marten supposedly was a captain in Napoleon's Army. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Good site!

antvku — 27 Aug 2007 4:23:29 GMT

I like this!

Adjutant Füzy (Fuzy)

edithdurbin — 21 Mar 2007 1:26:09 GMT

My great grandfather told of our family being bodyguards to the king. Since we are hungarian, I was looking for a Hungarian king. By a twist of fate, I came across our family name as part of Napolean's Imperial Consular in 1796 - 1801. He was a Senior Adjutant (brigade head), but I cannot find his first name in order to connect him to our family. Could someone point me in the right direction? We were nobles in Abauj, Hungary & Udvarhely, Transylvania.

Henri-Gatien Bertrand

Marici_Marchini — 31 Aug 2004 4:12:47 GMT

I'd like to know how many children HGB had and what happened to then - marriages, sons and daughters... I have 6 names for these children (Napoleon b.1808, Hortence b.1810, Arthur b.Jan/1817 in Longwood, Henry b. 6/12/1811 in Trieste, Akogibse-Charles-Henri-Francois b.1824 and Andrew). I saw he had 3 children, other source says 5.
I'm looking for Suzanne Bertrand, maybe granddaughter of the General, that married Joao Cancio, a portuguese man, which descendency branch is in Brazil.
If anyone has any information about descendancy of the general HGB, please send to marici.marchini@terra.com.br.

Indian Attacks in 1759

rebornblessed — 25 Nov 2006 1:22:54 GMT

Hi,
My grandfather died 25 Feb 1759. One family member said they think he was killed by Indians.
Does anyone know if there are any records of Indian attacks in the Illinois Country, probably around Fort de Chartres and Kaskaskia during this time period?
Thanks
R Hotard

"Les Bas-Rhinois dans les armées de la Révolution et du 1er Empire" - Lookup plz

twgerber — 27 Mar 2006 12:08:07 GMT

On the web site http://agawe.free.fr/indexe.htm they show a publication called "Les Bas-Rhinois dans les armées de la Révolution et du 1er Empire"

Can someone tell me what information might be in this publication?

I am looking for military service on Charles Louis Lefevre who was supposedly wounded at the Battle of Waterloo. I have no other information than that really. The family stories was that he was a body guard for Napoleon but most likely he served in one of the guard regiments but I have no idea which one.

Any information about or from this book would be appreciated.

Thank you

Tom

Captain in French military

Meg — 20 Jun 2005 7:13:17 GMT

I am looking for a Captain in the French military that would have been in Vietnam between 1945-1954 and later was a Diplomat in Cambodia. This is my mother's father and she was told his name is Cooper (Coubert, Cupar, Coupare...). He was in Vietnam during the French occupation and did a lot to help out the vietnamese colonists before pulling out. I am not sure if this is his name or not, so if anyone knows about any French soldier or Captain in vietnam during that time frame please contact me. It is presumed he is dead now, but may have only died recently. Thanks!

La Legion Irlandaise - Genealogy of Descendants

lillyduncanr — 6 Jul 2005 10:24:07 GMT

If your ancestor served in La Legion Irlandaise - otherwise known as Napoleon's Irish Legion, then please contact me. I would be interested to know anything about your ancestor and his descendants and especially his military life. I have connection to some other descendants of Irish Legion soldiers and would like to swap and share further information. Authors with an interest in the Irish Legion also please contact me.

Le Bas fighting in World War I

robindudgeon — 5 Oct 2006 7:47:58 GMT

I'm looking for information on a Georges Le Bas who fought for France during WW I even though he was a Canadian resident at that point.

I know he was born April 10, 1892 in France and immigrated circa 1913.

He was wounded minorly near the end of the war and sent back to Canada for a period. His wife persuaded him to stay home and so he did.

Any info would be great

Robin Dudgeon
Manitoba, Canada

WW2 French Underground

DawnMarie35 — 16 Mar 2003 3:11:29 GMT

Is there any websites that have information on the French Underground (Secret Service) during WW2. We have just found out that my husbands grandfather was in the underground during the war with a different name. He also has a grave in France with this name.Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dawn

French Army in Spain in 1820-1824

fgass — 3 Aug 2005 5:01:32 GMT

I have an ancestor Joseph Louis Traizet, who was a Sergeant in the French Army, listed as 1st Company of the 1st Battalion of the Infantry Regiment of the army of France in 1824. He was born in Marseilles, France, but married and raised his family in Pasaia which is a village in the Basque territory of Spain. The only military-based record I have of him is the description I listed above which shows up in his marriage certificate in September of 1824 in Spain.

I was wondering if there were records somewhere to track his military career in France and what he was doing in Spain in 1824.

Thanks in advance!
Fred

Captain James Perry 1783-1834 & Napoleons Irish Legion

lillyduncanr — 2 Oct 2004 3:30:32 GMT

GGG Grandfather Service

Nicholas — 13 Mar 2005 11:50:55 GMT

My GGG Grandfather, Francois Guitard (Guittard), served in Napolean Army at the Battle of Lodi, Marengo and the Battle of the Pyramids, so it is said. I am trying to varify this information as fact.

If you have information about military records or where a person should start please respond.

john mccartney french foreign legion

mandy — 14 Nov 2004 9:19:36 GMT

can anyone help me find out information on my uncle john mccartney who served with the french foreign legion and was at one point decorated by president de gaule .he died dec14
1963 and is buried according to a newspaper report between valence and avignon ,rhone valley
any help would be gladly recieved
mandy

French Military Documents 1800-1830

lillyduncanr — 9 Feb 2005 3:50:58 GMT

I have many French military documents concerning my ancestor from the period 1800-1830. I need some help with translations, if anyone is interested to help please let me know. Thanks

Free French Navy records

Chris_Craven — 27 Apr 2004 2:08:07 GMT

Does anybody know where I can obtain Free French Navy records ?
My father, Georges CONSOLLE, served as a radar mechanic aboard a French MTB during WW2 and I would like to find out more about his career.

Joseph LeClere- Bodyguard to Napoleon

Bill LeClere — 16 Dec 2004 4:58:58 GMT

I would like information on Joseph LeClere who was part of a regiment which acted as bodyguard for Napoleon during the war with Austria in 1799. His unit was sent ahead,cut off, and destroyed. He survived the attack, though was wounded, and later served as a policeman in Paris.

French Ships and lists of sailors who fought for France

Nance' — 11 Nov 2003 12:42:49 GMT

Are there any lists of sailors and their ships who fought against the British and Horatio Nelson particularly the battle of Aboukir Bay? Thanks.

My Father and Grandfather

Celine C. de Ruffieu — 27 Sep 2004 12:35:42 GMT

Hi everyone. I have now updated my Father's web site dedicated to a great soldier and his friends the French Legionnaires.

I am still searching for my Grandfather. He was with St. Cyr Academy as Captain...and a photo of his is suppose to appear in Menton, France year 1912. Any suggestions?

My Father, he served in the Sahara Regions in 1907-1912, as an Spahis (Knights of the Dessert in English), Chasseur d'Afrique and Hussar in the First World War. I cant still get any information from France's Government either a photo of his unit in the Sahara or in the First World War.

Yes, I have written to St. Cyr for Grandfather (no answer).
Yes, I have tried Menton, Geneology Dept.
Yes, I have tried First World War sites....
Any other ideas?
If you care to look in the web site dedicated to Father, you can read his military "livret". I would be very grateful to you if any other ideas.

www.ruffieu.com (has been updated).

Celine

Franco-Prussian War Records

brmeyer — 27 Sep 2004 12:33:48 GMT

Does anyone have any experience with obtaining records for soldiers who fought in the French Army during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71? I believe that research can only be done by a certified researcher, but I wanted to know if anyone has accomplished this task.

Thanks,
Bryan

General Bertrand

09RASCHER — 22 Sep 2004 8:20:43 GMT

Dear Teresa,

Sorry I didn't answer earlier but I've been busy.

You mention a Louis in some of your e-mail. I have to look in the book I have -NAPOLEON AT ST.HELENA- The Journals of General Bertrand January -May 1821.

It contains information on the Bertrand family. It's an out of print book I located and purchased. I don;t know if your near a library. If so, possibly you could check to see if they have inter library connections. Possibly the National Library in Washington, D.C. has a copy of this book deciphered and annotated by PAUL FLEURIOT dd LANGLE. If not I'll type out information you would like to have and send it to you.

You have certainly travelled. So have we and learned a lot. I wish I had started genealogy before I started my trips.

My husband was thankful I didn't have the interest when he was serving in the army durning World War II. He was stationed in Leige, Belgium where my relatives we located for a while. He said I would have had made him crazy searching for relatives. My great-grandmother was born in that country.
It was her sister that married a Bertrand. They lived in Belgium.

Enough for now. Let me hear from you again and we'll see what I can do for your.

Bert

info on parent

rick — 25 Jul 2004 5:23:25 GMT

i'm trying to find any information on my father, who was in the Fench Navy in 1954 or 1955. He was residing during this time frame in Long Beach California

Looking for French Naval Officer

eburke87 — 3 Jul 2004 3:17:47 GMT

I'm looking for information concerning what I believe to be my ggggg grandfather, who is fabled to have served as a French naval officer in Napoleon's navy. His surname would have been Larrieu, and I believe his first or middle names to contain Emillian.

I would appreciate any help or direction as to where I should take this research?

Thanks!
Eric Burke

Napoleon's IRISH Legion -- Looking for Descendants of soldiers

lillyduncanr — 2 Oct 2004 3:30:32 GMT

My ancestor J Perry 1783 - 1834 served in the Irish Legion from 1804 till 1813 and he held the rank of Captain by 1813. I am looking for anyone who has an ancestor who fought with Perry. I would be interested to swap information. I'm also interested to hear from people who have a general interest in the Irish Legion and who may have notes /pictures that they are willing to swap.

I am also interested to find images of any kind that relate to the Irish Legion. These images can include pictures/drawings of soldiers or battle maps, uniform illustrations etc Any help appreciated

Thomas Lasley (spelling?) in French Army at Brest

greglasley — 7 Feb 2004 2:42:15 GMT

Hello,
I am hoping someone may be able to help. I have worked on my family's genealogy quite hard the past 3 years. My GG grandfather was supposedly Thomas Lasley (Laslie, Lastley, many similar spellings possible). His son, James Preston Lasley, was married in Posey Co., IN in 1855. Family oral history says that Thomas was from France and that he served in the French Army at Brest. Thomas supposedly born ca 1801 so I guess this service would have been in 1820s? He came to America in 1830s or 1840s possibly. A web page at:
http://www.greglasley.net/lasley.html
has pretty much all I know under the Lasley name. Lasley by any spelling does not seem to be a French name that I can find. I have been upagainst a brick wall trying to find Thomas Lasley anywhere...he does not seem to exist. Any help would be appreciated. Is there any way to search names in teh French Army in the early 1800s?

Thank you
Greg Lasley

Siege of Astorga 1810 -- Letter wanted

lillyduncanr — 2 Oct 2004 3:30:32 GMT

Apparently, after the siege of Astorga in 1810 a letter was sent by a Colonel of Napoleons Irish Legion to the French Minister of War. This letter amoungst other things praises Lt J Perry of the Legion for his actions at Astorga. As a direct result Perry won the Legion of Honour. I heard this document is archived at the Chateau D Vinc. but they will not send it to me via post. Does anyone have a copy of the letter and would they please send me a copy of it?

Honoring my Father and all French Soldiers.

Celine C. de Ruffieu — 29 Aug 2003 3:51:07 GMT

This is to invite you all to visit my Father's Site's. Please, log on: www.ruffieu.com

The web site looks beautiful thanks to Kelly Lenz design. Thanks Kelly always.

Under Military Service, you will find my Father's military record of the campaings.

If anyone can translate the page that has written in red, what was going on in the Sahara Regions at that time I would be most grateful to you...or find photos of Father with his regiment in S. Dessert, or in the First World War.

Please, leave your comments in the "Guest Book" bottom of the page INTENT.

Thanks,
Celine

French Navy

Anthony Fava — 26 Jan 2003 9:21:22 GMT

I am researching an ancestor who served as ship's surgeon on a French naval vessel during the American Revolution. I would appreciate any suggestions for sources re: name of ship, military records, etc. I could not find any references on the internet (including Cyndi's list, Rootsweb, etc.) that covers French military and/or naval records. Thanks.

french foreign legion

Theresa — 2 Oct 2003 3:19:17 GMT

I am looking for the name of the French Foreign Legion soldier who was on the cover of GEO magazine, December 1983. Last name might be Hartwich, might be from Germany.

French Military Records

B Rossel — 12 Jan 2004 4:45:54 GMT

Does anyone know where I can write to get copies of these records.
Good Conduct Certificate- 13th Infantry Regiment to Joseph Fusilier Rossel dated September 1859.
Ville de Paris-Joseph Rossel married Susan or Susanne Schneider June 28, 1860
Thank You
Brooks

Teresa Hartwich search for Legionnaire

Joe van Raamt — 19 Feb 2004 8:10:34 GMT

Hi Teresa, I have found some one who knew the legionnaire on the picture in the Geo magazine. Please check the info on my web site. www.voltigeur1.net

Napoleonic Wars - French POW of the English - Francois BRUNNER.

JeanieWeddle79 — 30 Jan 2004 6:56:33 GMT

My G-G-G-Grandfather was a French prisoner of war in England from the Napoleonic Wars. Does anyone know of any online rosters, published sources with rosters, etc. that I could look at that I might find Francois BRUNNER (possibly BRUNER) listed?

He went on to emigrate to the USA abt. 1827 and settled in Cincinnati before his untimely death/disappearance about 1830-1845. His wife’s name was Magdalena (FRIDLIN) BRUNNER.

World War 1 - French Military records

Frank Gero — 6 May 2003 8:21:03 GMT

Hi,

My grandfather fought in France in the First World War.
He was a New Caledonian and died in France. How can I find information relating to his death and where he is buried etc.

Thanks

French military deserters

VBelinoski — 17 Nov 2001 5:05:39 GMT

My great great grandfather Joseph Suladie (possibly Souladie) born August 30, 1827 in France deserted the French military around 1850 or before and came to the U.S., possibly with a brother. The family story is that he served a 7 year period and then had to serve another 7 years. Conditions were difficult and he deserted the military and came to Kentucky. During WWII, a great uncle serving in France saw a near-100 yr. old warrant for Joseph's arrest for desertion still in effect but information about where he saw it has been lost. I have not been able to find the department in which he was born or any other information about this family. Where would I look to find records on those who deserted? Any help would be appreciated.

Marie Vilainey

Shurre62 — 1 Jan 2006 5:05:40 GMT

The Marie Vilainey family befriended my grandfather, Charles Simmons during his army tour in WWI, in the area of Port Rousseau, France. It would be great fun to get some info. on the area and even better to reconnect with this family or descendents of the family. Both I and my mother have Marie's name. Thanks for any direction you can give me. Cherie Marie PetersonThe Marie Vilainey family befriended my grandfather, Charles Simmons during his army tour in WWI, in the area of Port Rousseau, France. It would be great fun to get some info. on the area and even better to reconnect with this family or descendents of the family. Both I and my mother have Marie's name. Thanks for any direction you can give me. Cherie Marie Peterson

Leve de 1635

Mike Potaski — 22 Sep 2003 11:20:13 GMT

Looking for archival and published references to regiments raised in 1635 for the 30 Years' War with particular interest in Burgundian (Regiment de Bourgogne) units.

Thanks,

Mike
mikepotaski@hotmail.com

Verdellet-Franco Prussian War

Susan Porco — 2 Aug 2003 1:22:43 GMT

My great grandfather Charles Gustave Verdellet left San Francisco to go over to France to fight in the Franco-Prussian War. (His parents were French, although he was born in the
USA. ) Does anyone know how I can access records for
the Franco Prussian War? Thank-you.

Elizabeth Datchurut

Anna — 11 Jun 2003 10:40:32 GMT

The Elizabeth who had a relationship with Tonish Aubuchon is the daughter of the Elizabeth who had a long term relationship with Jean Baptiste Datchurut. Datchurut manumitted his daughter in New Orleans shortly before she began her relationship with Aubuchon. I am still seeking information on the first Elizabeth. I know what information is in the St. Louis and Ste. Genevieve archives and am only interested in information that comes from other archival sources for this individual.

Viviat Datchurut

Anna Price — 6 Mar 2003 12:22:23 GMT

Bastille Nord, Paris, 1944?

D M Brissman — 23 Apr 2003 8:52:26 GMT

My American cousin will be going to France in May, hoping to retrace some of the steps of his service in WWII.

He remembers spending a night, in 1944, in Paris, in a prison that was being run by U.S. military personnel. He had entered seeking medical attention, and wound up spending time among German prisoners. He believes the prison was known as "Bastille Nord" or "Bastille du Nord."

Does anyone have information on where this prison actually stood in Paris? Thank you.

French Underground

matturro62 — 25 Mar 2003 1:19:38 GMT

i have posted this message to find infomation on either the French underground, because my grandfather was part of the underground and he unfortunatly is unable to speak about the subject. if you find any infomation at all please e-mail me any infomation would be helpful.

French Naval POWs 1759 Md/Hispaniola

AndertonBargo — 15 Jan 2002 1:10:05 GMT

Friends <Mon amis!>

Came across the following so thought I'd post it in case this might be just the reference someone is looking for ...

Province of Maryland List of French Prisoners of War Delivered to Captain Robert Ferguson Commander of the Ship Rainbow Commissioned as a Flag of Truce for carrying said Prisoners to on the Island of Hispaniola Louis Viviat Capitaine, Theodore Werdestrant Second, Jean Laforest Pilote, Pierre La Roche Charpentièr, Louis Roy Matelot, Jacques Barrillon Pilote, Pierre Briton Mate- lot, Jacques Boy Council Office City of Annapolis the Day of 1759 The above Contains a True List of the names and quality of French Prisoners of war delivered to Robert Ferguson Commander of the Rainbow a Flag of Truce for which Prisoners the said Robert Ferguson hath signed a receipt deposited in this office By his Excellency Horatio Sharpe Esq Lieutenant Gov ernor and Commander in Chief in and over the Province of Maryland

<Bob Chance!>

Alan Anderton, Bargo, NSW Australia

Verdellet

Susan Porco — 3 Feb 2003 11:36:37 GMT

My great grandfather was Charles Gustave Verdellet.
He was born of French parentage in San Francisco.When the
Franco Prussian War broke out, he went to France to fight for her. Any information would be helpful. Thanks.

Marie Vilainey

Shurre — 26 Jun 2003 2:11:49 GMT

Phoal Family in French Army with Napoleon

brendawknippers — 14 Feb 2004 3:42:27 GMT

Are there army records of those awarded the metal of the Legion of Honor by Napoleon?

Looking for my ancestor Medlin Phoal family in Region Dol, Brittany, France. Who arrive in New Orleans about 1816 without her family. There is no passengers list or ships arrival in the Port of New Orleans prior to 1820. She boarded ship in German. Because due to a storm and rought seas all of their fresh water supply was lost and her entire family perished, leaving her the only family survivor.

Frederic de St Ferol

0oooo — 27 Feb 2003 10:51:41 GMT

I am seeking records of my gggrandfather Louis Augustus Frederic de St Ferol, born August 28,1794, and his family who lived in or near Lyon. Although his father, Jean Baptiste Athanisal de st Ferol, and mother, Marie Antionette Geret were Royalist, Louis Augustus was taken into Napoleon's Army when he was 16. He became a corporal. He was awarded the metal of the Legion of Honor by Napoleon.

Are there army records of those awarded the metal of the Legion of Honor by Napoleon?
Would there be land ownership records of the mine the Frederic's owned on the Rhone River in 1794?
Advice on abtaining records and/or contacting desendants will be greatly appreciated.

French Foreign Legion

DWearin — 17 Jan 2003 11:36:38 GMT

Does anyone out there know how I can get information on an ancestor who served in the French Foreign Legion between 1860-1870. All I have is his name (August Charles Mueller) and his year of birth (1848). I also have heard that he may have been wounded in the back with a sword. He was in the United States by 1873 because that is the date I have for his marriage.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
Diane

Samuel Wallace

Charles Kelly — 16 Jan 2003 8:54:35 GMT

Samuel was one of my ancestors who was taken prisoner by the LIVENTURE, a privateer of 12 guns Nov 20 1797. They were landed at L'Orient and marched across France to Charlville-Mezieres, near Reims. He wrote a diary, which we have, of his experiences but omitted to mention which ship he was on. Nor did he say when they were returned to England.
I have looked at naval records, both English and French and cannot find any mention of an engagement. In the body of the diary he mentions being in a prison with men of the AMAZON, NYMPH and HUZZAR. The spelling of the last two may be incorrect as I can find no record other than NYMPHE and HUSSAR.
I would be interested in any suggestions to track this down.

Bertrand and Grande Armee

Lisa Beaini nee Davis — 6 Oct 2004 4:37:25 GMT

I have, after knowing this story for sometime, decided to try to find out how our family could possibly be connected to the General Bertrand so often mentioned on this list. The story is the same - an ancestor was a genearal in Bonaparte's Army with the name Bertrand. My grandfather was named Noel Bertrand DAVIS and his father's home where he was raised was called, "The Bertrand's". My grandfather's paternal family came to Tasmania, Australia in 1842 from Middlesex, England and his mother was an Alice Edith POPE. My WebSite can be seen at: www.lisasgenealogypages.homestead.com
I would love to hear from anyone who has any answers or suggestions.

Customs Officer

JanetMarhefka93 — 5 Aug 2003 10:11:52 GMT

My gr-gr-gr-grandfather Brice Jacques MARC was a customs officer in the Royale brigade employed at Biarritz in the year 1816. Does anyone know if this was considered part of the military and if so, where I might be able to find any of his military records? Any help would be appreciated.

French army under Napoleon

jalusser1 — 16 Jan 2002 9:19:34 GMT

I am researching Major Antoine Gilbal, purported to have been an officer in Napoleon's army.

Any tips on where to search for confirmation of his serivce? French sources would be best I suppose...

Thanks, Jennifer

Pierre Valentine? Chauvin

BobTodd44 — 1 Apr 2005 12:49:23 GMT

French National Archives

Vicki Kyser Belinoski — 11 Apr 2002 3:16:38 GMT

I will be in Paris for a few days at the end of this month and am wondering what to expect while trying to find information about my gggrandfather Joseph Suladie at the National Archives. Since his birth was well over 100 years ago I don't think I have to have any proof of being a descendent. Is it possible that I might find some information about him or his military information/desertion around 1850 even though I don't know in which departement he was born? Any information regarding how to best approach this would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Ancestors/LaBriskey/Briskey/Brisky/Briscoe

Sandel DeMastus — 16 Jan 2002 1:11:58 GMT

Hello,
I'm trying to find my gr gr gr gr grandfather Nicholas Briskey (or some called him William nicholas Briskey) and his brother Charles who we're french officers that came to America in 1770 to fight against the torries. Can't find any information.
Was told that family had received a title from napoleon in service "La Briskey" But can not verify this don't even know where to start or where they we're from in France. I do feel possibly around Alsace/Lorraine area of france or on the Rhine. As he married a German girl Merck family.
Any help appreciated. I'm disabled so can't afford to hire anyone. Any help appreciated.
Sandel
BRISKEY-L@rootsweb.com
Seattle, WA

French Navy Treasurer

brubo — 6 Mar 2003 12:56:24 GMT

My patriarch, Joseph Martin Anne ROUBAUD, was born in Marseille, FR in 1793. He immigrated to the US in 1813. He said his father, Joseph ROUBAUD, was once Treasurer of the Navy. Does anyone know of a way to find out if any person with the name of ROUBAUD held such a post in the late 1700's in France?