Sat, Jul 25, 2020, at 4:11 PM
Beth,
I have found graves using the “Find a Grave” website where I don’t know how the individuals fit on the tree: Paul Gamache, Nicolas Gamache, Elmo J. Gamache, Lucienne M. Sheink Gamache, and Romeo B. Gamache.
Do you recognize anybody?
John, IV
Sat 7/25/2020 11:54 PM
John,
Jack’s grandfather, Edmond 1889-1956, had five siblings-James 1880-1950, Alma 1883-1908, Alphonse 1886-1970, Laura 1892-??, Alfred 1898-1952.
James had a son, Sylvio 1908-1996, Sylvio had a son Paul 1939-1948.
There are four generations of Nicolas Gamache. The first was born in 1601, died in France in 1680. He had a son Nicolas, born 1639, died 1699 in Canada, and He had a son Nicolas born 1680, died 1734 in Canada. He had a son Nicolas, born 1707, died in South Africa. No record of the year he died.
Alphonse had a son, Elmo J.1916-1980, and a daughter, Lucienne, 1911-1972. She is Lucienne Gamache, and she married Leo T. Moore. Saying that she may not be the Lucienne, you’re looking for but is the only one I can find.
Alfred had a son, Romeo B. 1926-2009
Sylvio, Elmo, Lucienne (if she’s the right one), and Romeo were all 1st cousins of Jack’s dad. Paul is a 1st cousin once removed.
I hope this helps you in your search for who they are.
Beth
Sun, Jul 26, 2020, at 11:12 AM
Beth,
My biggest problem in fixing things on the Gamache branch of the family tree was operator error. My Ancestry.com gives USA Hints unless you upgrade to the World Explorer subscription. It really helps to have access to Canadian databases. It would help even more if I had taken French in school. Misspelling in English is difficult. In French, they are almost impossible.
I now want to visit L’Islet, Quebec, Canada. Have you ever been there?
John, IV
Sun, Jul 26, 2020, at 1:13 PM
Beth,
I found several possible edits for you to consider.
John, IV
Sun 7/26/2020 3:33 PM
John,
No, we’ve never been. I agree with you about the Canadian databases. It’s impossible to read anything because they’re mostly written in French, Canadian French at that!!
Beth
Wed 7/29/2020 10:43 AM
Pam, Jim, Jeff, J.P., and Michelle,
My project to update the 2008 Family Tree is proceeding nicely. The Family tree now has 2,116 people, 1,130 photos, and 121 stories with 2,535 records. In addition to reaching out to you, I have been using Facebook and email to communicate with Beth Gamache and Janet (Lucas) Welsh). Beth is my cousin, Jack’s wife, and Janet also is my cousin. Both live in Maine.
There are five documents that I think are interesting, so I’m asking you to read and share them with the kids and their spouses. I have yet to add Duryea, Grap, McMahon, or Portal surnames. I would do so if I get some data from the family. Minimally, I need birthdates for grand-parents and the maiden names of the wives. Pictures are always welcome.
The focus for me began with the Elcik and McClanahan surnames. I have added Adams, Brekke, Byrus, DeRosa, Duryea, Gamache, Gruhl, Jorgenson, Karkos, Kashmer, Skillin, and Strand to get to where I am today.
Technically, this is a never-ending project, but I will let this wind down soon. If you wish to view the Family Tree or contribute or need me to resend the invitation to access, let me know.
Dad
Sat, Aug 1, 2020, at 5:03 PM
Beth,
I could see them all, but my initial interest was the Elcik and Gamache trees. In both of those, you did not use sources, and that worried me. ?
Seeing that you have used them in the Purinton family tree was a relief for me. It explains a lot of my email, where I questioned you about using sources and HINTs. With what I was looking at, I was concerned that there are no sources. Again, there are only so many hours in a day. I understand you had to prioritize. ?
Thanks for the heads up on your surname. That will become very useful.
John, IV
