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Arrival of Lapierre (LaPeyre in Victoria in c. 185

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Wendy1066

Wendy1066 Report 18 Jul 2009 02:21

I am trying to find records of the family of Auguste LaPierre (or other spelling/combinations). Auguste stated on his naturalization papers in Victoria, Australia, in 1897 that he arrived on the 'Stella' in 1851. He also stated he was born in Bolougne, France, in 1948, so this must mean that he travelled out at the age of 3 with adults. I can find no record of the 'Stella' for that year, nor can I find any arrivals of LaPeyre, Lapierre to Victoria. I would be very grateful if anyone could help.

Thank you
Wendy

Researching:
Sheridan, Bragg/e, LaPeyre, Saunders. Ireland, France, England.

Cherilyn

Cherilyn Report 18 Jul 2009 09:19

Hi Wendy

This is an interesting one! I notice he says he sailed from Mauritius, though he was born in France. His 1875 marriage to Eliza Jane CHEWMOW (nee EDWARDS) states he was born in Bordeaux. Do you have the certificate (reg 1589)?

Do you have her previous 3 children with Thomas CHEW MOW?

The only early imigration I can see is in 1853 of C & J JR LAPIERRE aboard Emma Colvin from a foreign port, aged 25 & 28 respectively. There are several others but all after 1890.

Did you notice the LAPEYRE marriage of Leontine in 1872, b. Mauritius? Might be a link since Auguste had a son named Leon...

Was his mother Marie?

Wendy1066

Wendy1066 Report 2 Jul 2012 16:48

Hello Cherilyn,
First, please, please, please excuse me for not replying earlier, but I have only just found this message when I put in a google search for Thomas Chewmow.

I wish I had seen it earlier, as I have only yesterday stumbled upon Leontine. It would have been good to have found this out when you first wrote.

I have been in contact with another lady who has also just found out about Leontine. Apparently she is August's sister or so we think. The family story is that The family did travel from Mauritius, so will have to delve further.

Thank you.
Wendy

Researching:
Sheridan, Bragg/e, LaPeyre, Saunders. Ireland, France, England.

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 2 Jul 2012 17:14

Hi Wendy - please remove your email address - not allowed by GR

send a message to Cherilyn via GR, she still around - use "Send message"

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 2 Jul 2012 17:28

You say spasmodic messages from here but Genes doesnt inform you of any replies unless you now use the new addition, below the reply box , Tick Add to my watched Threads.

Its up to you to come back from time to time to see if anything has been added to your threads , which can be found by clicking on My Threads on the left of the screen

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957