Having just started genealogy, here's another name: "John Henry Cherrette" born 1887, son of August Cherrette and Esther Cavanaugh. Have found more info under "Charette"! Yes, this branch was/is VERY prolific and quit longevity. We keep getting back to the same areas in Canada and there we stall. Cannot find birth/baptism of August ~1861 or Esther ~1865. Any thoughts.....???

Please excuse me if you tried this already but:

About the time your line disappears in Canada, try the same first name and change the last name to Choret. also try to change the English to French first names. I have had to "mix and match" like this and found some good links to many many more generations. (ie John Charette : Jean Charette : Jean Choret : John Choret could well all be the same person depending on who is keeping the records)

Hi,
My name is Tom Charette from Rockville Centre (long Island)
NY.....my dad was Arthur Charette and the son of Arthur Charette(but there are some questions about that). The family was from Fall river Ma. Hope that may help...or if you have any questions get back--tom

I finally found the link. Ten generations back Rene's paternal ancestor and Tom's paternal ancestor were brothers sharing the same father. In regards to Arthur, Sophie and Thomas Charette had a son Arthur who was the brother to Tom's great grandfather Leonard. So, Tom from NY, if you have any other information about your Arthur, such as birthdate, spouse's name, maybe I could help you..

Hello all and to cyoung.....if your husband Thomas is a decendant of Jean then he and I are related....but I must be missing some info in my tree as I don't find any Thomases within the last few generations. I'd like to share info, if you'd like to email me at lindamcdowell3@msn.com. Also I have an elusive grandfather and great grandfather...grandfather's name was Joseph Arthur Rene Charette, changed later to Rene Joseph Charest, b.18 Jun 1913 in Salem, Ma, mar. Mary Sico. He apparently left his wife and child and moved to NY, Corona area, I believe. I was told he committed suicide there in 1944. But I cannot find any records of his death. He had a sister named Alice. My great grandfather was born Joseph Napoleon Charette, later changed to Napoleon Charest, b.1887 in Quebec, mar. Alphonsine Morin in Salem,Ma , left her and I was told he returned to Quebec. No records on him either. If anyone has any info on either or both please reply!
Thanks for all your help! Linda ( lindamcdowell3@msn.com)

Hi Tom.....see my post dated 15 Oct 2008. we may have a connection here! Linda

Rosie, CCFA has a member from that clan. John Henry's parents are August CHARETTE and Mary Esther CAVANAUGH. August's parents are Paschal CHORETTE (note spelling) and Olive DANDONNAULT(?). contact direct if you wish bahai999@aol.com