Queries
Genealogical Queries will be accepted free (two per year) from members and non-members.
OUBRE - VICKNAIR - TREGRE |
Trying to determine who the parents were of the Auguste OUBRE who married Emilie VICKNAIR. Would also like to find out which VICKNAIR line Emilie belonged to. They had two sons, Adam (born in 1855) and Auguste (born in 1857). Unable to locate this family in the 1860 or 1870 census. Their son, Adam OUBRE, was a resident of Bear Island in Livingston Parish in 1877 when he married Ophelia TREGRE (Tregue). Any information would be greatly appreciated. [query placed online 5/13/2013] |
HYMEL - ALLEN |
I would like information on Louis HYMEL, born 1882, St. James Parish. I only know his mother's name was Pauline. He was married to Celestine ALLEN. I located him on census records but cannot find any information about his father. [query posted online 3/12/2013] |
LANDRY - DUFFEL |
Would like to connect with anyone who is in/researching the LANDRY - DUFFEL Family. I am a descendant of Edward Fernand LANDRY who married Marie Adele Eda DUFFEL of Ascension Parish. My grandmother was their daughter, Ada LANDRY. [query posted online 3/12/2013] |
SOBERT - MELANCON - FREMIN - DUBOIS |
I am seeking information about the SOBERT (SAUBERT, SEUBERT, SORBERT, SOBER?) name in the German Coast area. My family is from Labadieville, Assumption Parish. My grandfather is Andrew Antoine SOBERT, b 1873, married Judet (Judith) MELANCON 1895. Andrew's father is Jean Marie SAUBERT (Sobert), born 1830 in Labadieville, married Marie Clemance FREMIN in 1867. Jean Marie also has enlistment and service records in the Civil War. Jean Marie's father is Andre SOBERT, born about 1798 (+/-3 years), married to Marie Anne DUBOIS, born about 1799 in Quebec, Canada (parents François Jolicoeur DUBOIS and Marie Therese LIMOGES), marriage date unknown. It has been suggested that the Sobert name is actually German, Swiss, Belgian, Polish, or some other eastern European origin. I will certainly appreciate any assistance. [query posted online 2/27/2012] |
LEHINGER |
Found an entry in your list of Les Voyageurs, the name and info: Lehinger, Louise 11-3-156. I'm trying to find info on this person and the entry. My maiden name is LEHINGER, an elusive name for finding much historical information. Any help would be appreciated. Florence Tabor Landry, born June 17, 1928, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was a native and life-long resident of Choctaw. [query posted online 2/21/2013] |
SCHEXNAYDER - CELESTIN - AUBERT |
I am seeking ancestry info on the Ellien SCHEXNAYDER and Rose Amalie CELESTIN. My grandmother was Beulah SCHEXNAYDER, who married Oscar AUBERT. [query posted online - 2/21/2013] |
FOSSIER - GROS - BROWN |
I'm trying to find information on my great-greatgrandfather Joseph Celestin FOSSIER born 1850 in Vacherie, whose parents were Celestin GROS and Caroline BROWN. I'm trying to find out if Celestin GROS was a slave or a free man. If slave, I think they could have been owned by the FALGOUSTs. [query posted online 2/21/2013] |
LAMATHE - DAVID - ARMAND |
Need any information on Luis Joseph LAMATHE b. 1733-1745 German Coast?, d. about 1787 Pointe Coupee?, m. Maria Theresa DAVID and/or Maria Joseph ARMAND. Parents? Siblings? Children, etc. [query posted online 2/21/2013] |
LAMATHE - GODE de ST. GERMAINE |
Researching Joseph Marie LAMATHE, b. German Coast or France about 1710-1718, m. (possibly) Theresa GODE de ST. GERMAINE about 1740, German Coast. Looking for parents, siblings, children, where they lived in area, etc. [query posted online - 2/21/2013] |
BARBAY - FALGOUST - GATELAIS |
Looking for any information on Louis BARBAY and Jeanne Charlotte FALGOUST. She was born on the German Coast about 1745, m. Louis BARBAY (aka Sam Chagrin) about 1762 German Coast, d. New Orleans about 1821. Did this couple have children other than Luis Cleoface BARBAY; did she have siblings; where did they live on German Coast; why does he have an aka; etc. Also, Louis BARBAY (aka Sam Chagrin) was first married to Marguerite GATELAIS and they may have lived in St. John Baptist Parish. This was first wife and I also need information on their children. [query posted online - 2/21/2013] |
VOLMER - CASTAN |
Looking for information on parents, siblings, and children of Catherine/Claudine VOLMER/VOLMAR, b. St. Charles Parish about 1703-1707, m. Joseph T. CASTAN in St. Charles Parish about 1724, and probably died same place. Who were their children, besides Marie Jeanne? All information on this couple is welcome. [query posted online 2/21/2013] |
KLIEBER |
Has anyone found the ancestry for Joseph KLIEBER, b1795 Germany, married to Marie OUBRE? This is the only line in wife's side of the tree that I am unable to trace back. [query posted online - 2/21/2013] |
CASTAN |
Looking for where Joseph Toulouse CASTAN lived in St. Charles from about 1720 to 1753. [placed online 1/21/2013] |
FALGOUST - CASTAN |
Trying to find out where Louis Marcel FALGOUST was buried in St. James, Louisiana about 1796, and where he lived in that parish. Also where he married Marie Jeanne CASTAN in St. Charles, LA about 1742. [query placed online 1/21/2013] |
BARBAY - LAMATHE |
Researching Luis Cleoface BARBAY, b. 1765 German Coast - d. 1810 in New Orleans. Married Dorothée LAMATHE St. James Parish, 1790. I am trying to find out WHERE they lived in St. James Parish; what church they attended; etc. [query placed online 1/21/2013] |
LAUTERBACH |
Richard Alfred LAUTERBACH from Saxony region of Germany arrived about 1891 and settled on German Coast before moving to New Orleans and working at Lane Cotton Mill. Looking for info on time he was on German Coast. [placed online 1/21/2013] |
EYSTER |
Andrew Alexis EYSTER is listed as being buried in St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery in Reserve, LA. I am looking for any information. [placed online 1/21/2013] |
SMITH - SCHMITZ |
Seeking information on Allen SMITH( SCHMITZ ) and his ancestors. He was a farmer in a small neighborhood called Faquetaique, in early 1900's between present day Opelousas and Eunice north of Highway 190 extending to Highway 29 [query placed online 1/9/2013] |
ROBERT |
Looking for constructive discussion with other people making research on the Robert family that descend from Mathieu ROBERT(Died around 1777, St. Charles Parish) [query published online 1/9/2013] |
OUBRE |
Looking to converse with descendants of the Jacob HUBER(OUBRE)family, particular interest in the family members that moved out west to settle in the Iberia and St. Martin parish areas. [query posted online 1/2/2013] |
BRASE - KRUGER |
Looking for information on Hermann BRASE who married Lousia KRUGER and had a son in Orleans Parish in February 1846. He might have came from Cuba as a seaman but was listed as a tailor in the New Orleans city directory in 1840's [query posted online 1/2/2013] |
BOUGERE - COURREGES |
Looking for BOUGERE and COURREGES families. BOUGEREs lived on San Francisco Plantation. [query posted online on 1/2/2013] |
VOISIN |
I am looking for info on the death of Jean Baptiste VOISIN (born 9/6/1807) who was killed in a dueling accident in St. John the Baptist Parish in August 1844. The incident was reported in the August 30, 1844 issue of "The Tropic," and in "Les Voyageurs," the Historical Genealogical Society's journal on an unspecified date under the title "Death of J.T. Voisin." I'd like to know more about the incident and to see the article. [query posted online 1/2/2013] |
PAQUET |
What is the family tree of Charles PAQUET "Negro Libre" who built Destrehan Plantation? There seems to be no record of him immediately following the 1811 German Coast revolt. Please steer me in the right direction. [published online July 28, 2012] |
CAMBRE - BRAUD - DECOTEAU |
I am seeking any information I can get on Lucien CAMBRE, born about 1861 to Pierre Lucien CAMBRE and Marie E. BRAUD. He married Ellia DECOTEAU in 1881. [placed on website: 7/18/12] |
JACOB - PERRET |
Seeking info on Marie Emilie JACOB born in 1809 married Alphonse PERRET in 1828 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard . I only need her death or burial date. This is the last piece to my puzzle. [posted to website on 6/25/2012] |
SNIDER |
Greetings from Germany! We are looking for information on Herbert Thomas SNIDER born 25 May 1849 died 3 Dec 1933 or his son Herbert Thomas SNIDER born 17 April 1884 and died 26 Sep 1946, buried in Madison Cemetery. He could have been a River Boat Captain. [query posted online 6/26/2012] |
PICOU - FERRAND - ST. CYR |
Looking for information on Antoinette PICOU b. 1869 in St. John the Baptist Parish to Constance ST. CYR and Florville Alexandre PICOU. She married Joseph Octave FERRAND in 1886 and lived in New Orleans from the time of her marriage until her death in 1949. According to her death certificate, she was buried in Reserve. Any information on her life or family would be appreciated. [published online 6/4/2012] |
FOGUAL - VOGEL - FOGLE |
I am looking for any information RE: Baltazar FOGUAL/VOGEL/FOGLE abt 1737-1822. I am at a dead-end. His father may have been Michael FOGUAL. I have a public tree on ancestry.com "FogleSisters" The tree is "Fogle/Shelton/Miller family tree. Any help will be greatly appreciated. [published online 6/4/2012] |
DESROCHES - GOYO |
Searching for the names of children for Jean Baptist DESROCHES (born 1788) Married Marie GAYAU/GOYO in 1809. [query posted online 5/28/2012] |
HOTARD - LANDAICHE |
Would like to communicate with any descendent of the marriage of Marie Heloise Adele LANDAICHE (b. 1868-d.1927) and Joseph Leonce HOTARD, Sr. (b.1864-d. 1936). [added to website 5/28/2012] |
KERNER - MADERE |
Looking for information on the second wife of Francois Daniel MADERE- Magdeleine KERNER. They were married on 25 May 1787 in St. John the Baptist Parish. Would like to find dates of birth/baptism, location and date of death and location of her burial too. Also I am interested in learning more about her father - Jean George KERNER. His place of Birth, Date and place of Marriage and Death. Would love to find records/certificates of the previously mentioned items or where to obtain such. Also looking to establish whether or not Jean George KERNER was ever a member of the German Coast Military between the years 1779-1783. How long did he serve? When and how did he arrive in Louisiana. Any assistance with gather this biographical information would be greatly appreciated. [published online 5/28/2012] |
Create an entry
Send Comments or Questions to webmaster.