Donais - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Josephte DONAIS

Norman524 — 2007-06-04 19:43:06Z

I'm seeking the marriage & parents of this couple:
Jean-Baptiste CASAVANT m. Josephte DONAIS, 14 Sept. 1841, Notre Dame, Ottawa.
Per Drouin Men.
NormCaz@aol.com

Looking For Catherine Donais

datawoman01 — 2007-01-15 00:22:05Z

I'm looking for a Catherine Donais who lives or lived in Chatham Ontario in the 1980's and also about the time when she was looking for her son that she put up for adoption in Feb. 1960. Her son now is trying to locate her also and is not sure of where she may be living. If anyone has any information could you please let me know.

Thanking you in advance

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

2006-07-08 18:46:52Z

Celestine and Frank were my great grandparents. Celestine was born Anna Celeste Gervais. Their chileren are: Rita Mae May 19, 1900, Florence Marie October 2, 1901, Henry J. Feb. 21, 1904, Elmer V. May 22, 1906, Russell Ralph Dec.24, 1907, Clarence A. March 28, 1909, George Oct. 11, 1910, Bernice Jan. 25, 1913.

I'm thinking that possibly George died young because I have no info on him.

I think we have communicated before. How are you related to Henry Busch, Frank's father, right?
Sharon

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

CWorden — 2006-07-08 18:01:30Z

Would like to compare notes on children of Frank and Celestine. My g-grandmother was sister to Henry Gervais.

Re: Charles Daunais

2006-04-10 16:21:37Z

I hadn't seen that entry there. An entry in the broken branches led me to Charles and his wife Virginie. That was the beginning of the name changes that I found and ultimately led me to find a whole side of my family.

I will look there again. Thank you.

I happened upon a website of The Plattsburgh Sentinel and found Charles' siblings in an obituary: Fred of Holyoke MA (who I believe married Charles' wifes sister) Edward of Plattsburgh, Mrs. Alfred Bushey of Plattsburgh and Mrs. John St.John (the deceased). Now to find their parents!

Re: Charles Daunais

2006-04-10 15:38:58Z

Have you tried this website www.donais.com? Under the decendants for Antoine Daunay (Donais) there is a Charles:

480 M ii. Charles Daunais was born on 27 May 1861 in St-Dominique and was christened on 28 May 1861 in St-Dominique.

Hope this helps.
Karen

Charles Daunais

2006-04-10 12:39:40Z

Would any of you have a Charles hanging around. He was born in Canada around 1860- give or take a year either way.

I have seen the last name spelled 3 ways for him: Daunais, Donais and Donah.

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

nissokone — 2006-04-10 02:39:03Z

Hi Rodney,
Could you tell me more.....
Here's all I KNOW about 'my' Antoine:
He was married 1831 Mar 19; the record is from Mackinac County Courthouse; Office of the Register of Deeds; Record #83: "Antoine Delonie and Harriet Gifford were married on the 19th day of March 1831 by the Rev. Samuel Mazzuchille (Mazzuchelli)." I’m assuming both were b. abt. 1811.
2 Children were baptized at St. Anne’s Church on Mackinac Island:
1833 Dec 02 Isabellum Elizabeth Delonay; and
1835 Oct 31 Antoine Doner
His name is written Antoine Delonie (record of marriage); Antoine Delonay (Isabella’s baptism); and Antone Delonoy (Antoine‘s baptism); His wife’s name is written Harriet Gifford on marriage certificate; Margarith Griffith (Isabella's baptism) & Margarittoe Grifface (Antoine's baptism)

I have LOTS on Isabella (who was generally referred to Elizabeth) and Antoine (Jr.); but absolutely NO leads on either Antoine, Sr. nor Harriet. The 1850 census shows Elizabeth and Antoine living with Samuel and Sophia McCalloch, so either Antoine & Harriet had died by then or had left the area.

Does any of this ‘fit’ with your Thomas? Was he from the Northern Michigan area?

Thanks so much,
Judy

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

2006-04-09 22:21:29Z

Thank you for your reply. The reason that I asked was that my gggrandfather's name was Thomas who had a brother Antoine among many other siblings.

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

nissokone — 2006-04-09 21:44:39Z

Rodney,
Not that I'm aware of...but then I know so little about him!
I've seen nothing about a 'Thomas' connected to him in any way, but don't let that discourage you. =)
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
Judy

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

2006-04-09 14:16:05Z

Did this Antone by any change have a brother namted Thomas who was born abt 1808 and later married Sophia Goreline in 1832.

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

nissokone — 2006-04-08 21:26:07Z

Hi Sharon,
Good to hear from you. What I REALLY need is.....still....to know whether or not 'my' Antoine is the same as this one. So far what I've seen is that Antoine, son of Jean Baptiste & Marie-Archange, was b. 01 Sep 1815. That ALMOST fits. BUT---MY Antoine was married 19 Mar 1831 in Cheboygan, Michigan. There's the problem. IF he was b. 1815, he'd be only 16 when married. That's pretty young, even in those days; though it IS possible.
ANYWAY---would you have any info on Antoine other than birth date? I somehow must get past this hurdle before I can be certain he's a part of this family.
Thanks so much.
Judy

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

SharonBurke11 — 2006-04-08 03:41:25Z

Hello, I think I am related to both of you. My GG Grandmother is Maria Beaudreau, maybe the oldest child in this family. Born April 15, 1842 in Quebec. She married Henry Gervais. Their daughter Anna Gervais "Celestine" was my G Grandmother. I am willing to share anything I have. . Sharon

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

2005-11-03 11:15:08Z

According to my information, Eleanor did have a brother named Antoine, but I do not have any information on him. Their ancestors all appear to have been born in Quebec and before that, in France, but information on them is incomplete.

Good luck and happy hunting!
Karen

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

nissokone — 2005-11-02 17:19:15Z

Hi Karen,
You're very welcome. I'm doing the same thing...trying to confirm that this is MY family. My 2nd gr-grandfather Antoine is likely (but not proven) a brother to your Eleanor--at least that's what I'm hoping! =)
I'm going to proceed on that premise, and if it turns out not to be true, at least I've had 'fun' following the line!
As I find more, will be happy to share with you as well.
Good Luck!
Judy

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

2005-11-02 11:45:32Z

Thank you so much for your reply and information. I believe we are researching the same Eleanor/Leonora Donais. The names and ages of her children appear to match. According to my information Eleanor was born in about 1826, and married to Joseph or Jean Baptiste Boudreau (b. June 6, 1824 in Sorel, QC). Eleanor was the daughter of Jean Baptiste Donais and Marie Archange Arceneau.

One of Eleanor's daughters, Mary J. (b. 1852-53, d. 1942) was my gg-grandmother. However, please note that my information on Eleanor originally came from the LDS Family Search and has not been confirmed with any original sources, so I cannot be certain that this information is correct.

I will do some more checking and let you know if I find anything :o).

Thank you!
Karen Nowlin

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

nissokone — 2005-11-02 00:44:40Z

Couldn't wait to transcribe it, so here it is:
1900 Jun 26; Red Lake Falls; Red Lake Co. MN; ED# 378; Pg# 19B; Dw# 327; Fam# 321/322; Gervais Marie (Head) 55 b. Apr 1845 Can (parents b. Can) Farmer (16 ch/12 surv) Immigrated 1849; w/Eugene 28 b.Aug 1871 MN (fb. NY/mb. Can) Logging (something??); William 26 b. Sep 1873 MN Teaming; Louis 16 b. Mar 1884; Dexter 14 b. Feb 1886 MN; + Rose Miller (dau) 26 b. Jun 1873 Married 10 yrs (4 ch/2 surv); Henry (Miller) (grandson) 8 b. Nov 1891 MT; George (Miller) 7 b. Feb. 1893 MT & Baptiste Beaudro (Father) (widow) 75 b. Jun 1824 Can (parents b. Can) Immigrated 1846 Occ: Capitalist

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

nissokone — 2005-11-02 00:25:11Z

Karen,
I just found Marie, I believe, in the 1900 MN Census, Red Lake Falls, Red Lake Co. She's listed as Marie Gervais 55, b. April 1845 Canada (widow). She had 16 children! 12 survived! She's a farmer; has several children still at home (I'll transcribe it more thoroughly tomorrow); and living with her is Baptiste Beaudro (Father) b. June 1824 Canada (immigrated 1846), Occupation listed as 'Capitalist'. =)
More tomorrow,
Judy

Re: Eleanore D. (Leanora) Donais

nissokone — 2005-11-01 21:25:29Z

Hi Karen,
I'm researching this same family, hoping (praying) that this is my "Antoine Donais"'s family.

I found a couple of census entries that will interest you.

1860 Nov 14 Census; Maple Grove; Hennepin Co. MN; Pg# 116 & 117; Dw# 1141; Fam# 975; Beaudreau (spelled Bodreau on census), John 33, b. Can, Farmer, Value of Real Estate $1,600, Value of Personal Estate $700; w/Leonora D. 33 b. Can; Mariah 16; Joseph (Jos) 14; Ellen 12; (next pg.) Mary 8; Anna 6; Christine 5; (Can't read name--looks like Zetelend??) age 3; Sarah 2; + Frank Donnah? (possibly Francois Donais??) 25, Laborer, born Can & Louis Luses/Leises? Laborer b. Can. (Mariah & Joseph b. Can; all other children b. MN

With that in mind that I looked him up on the 1870 census. I found John Baptiste, but no Eleanor/Leonor! Don't know what to make of this. Here's the listing:

1870 Jul 30 Census; Maple Grove; Hennepin Co. MN; Pg# 24?; Dw# 133; Fam# 133; Beaudreau, John 47 Farmer, born Can; Value of Real Estate $3,000; Value of Personal Estate $695; w/Emma 45 b. Can; Christian 16 works on farm (in the 1860 census is listed as Christine & Female; here is listed as Christian & Male???); (next child's name is illegible again, but looks like Whitoraina ) age 14; Sarah 12; Caroline 10; Jenette 7; & John 3/12. (All children b. MN)

I'm sure they're both the same family. Do we assume Eleanor died between 1860-1870? Or could 'Emma' be another form of Eleanor?

Anyway...hope this helps!
Best Regards,
Judy King

Re: Donais (and variations), Antoine; Michigan

nissokone — 2005-10-21 22:53:48Z

I'm VERY interested!! Do you know anything more about him?
Did he migrate to the Mackinac Michigan area (or Cheboygan?) My Antoine (aka Antoine Delonie; Antoine Delonay; Antone Delonoy) was in the Mackinac Island area by 19 Mar 1831 when he married Harriet Gifford (aka Margarith Griffith; Margarittoe Grifface). I've found (so far) 2 children born to them: Elizabeth Isabellam 02 Dec 1833 (again, many spellings); and my Gr-Grandfather Antoine 31 Oct 1835. Both were baptised at St. Anne's Church on Mackinac Island.

Please let me know if any of this fits in with your Antoine. It certainly sounds as if this may be the same person, and I would LOVE to know more about him.

Thanks so much!
Judy King

Re: Donais (and variations), Antoine; Michigan

2005-10-21 04:11:18Z

I have an Antoine Donais born on 1 Sep 1815 in Sorel, Co, Richelieu, QC, christened on 1 Sep 1815 in Sorel (St-Pierre), Co. Richelieu QC.

Re: Donais/St. Denis

KellyGaudreau — 2005-07-04 16:20:32Z

Alphonse is a first cousin to both of my grandfathers, the luxury of being a french-canadian in southwestern ontario. I have a direct linage going somewhat back. Just tell me what you need and I'll see if i can help.

Re: Donais Family

@@medici_24@hotmail.com — 2005-06-27 15:13:53Z

Hello those names do not ring a bell to me , but i do not have alot of info on this family right now . My grandfather was Oliver Donais and he died very young at age 32-33 in 1915-1916 . I can find no record of him . If this name rings a bell let me know .

Re: E. Donais

@@medici_24@hotmail.com — 2005-06-27 15:13:53Z

Hi , It depends what and where your Donais familly lived in Mass to be linked together . My great grandfather was Oliver donais and he was from Millbury , grafton, Mass area . well get back to me and we'll see if it s the same family

Re: E. Donais

@@medici_24@hotmail.com — 2005-06-27 15:13:53Z

Can you at least give me some names and we'll take it from there i have to see if there is at least a connection before i can tell anything

Re: E. Donais

@@medici_24@hotmail.com — 2005-06-27 15:13:53Z

Thanks where did you send the email i havent received it yet . thanks again

Donais (and variations), Antoine; Michigan

heyjud190 — 2005-06-08 13:50:35Z

Hi all,
I see no one has yet mentioned Donais/Deloney/Donet/Doner/Delonais/Donner/Dellone/etc, etc., etc. in Michigan.
My great-great grandfather, Antoine Doner (pick a variation, any variation---I've documented at least 10) was b. 1835 Mackinac Island, MI. He was the son of Antoine Delonie & Harriet Gifford (aka Antoine Delonay; Margarith Griffith). He had one sister, Elizabeth (Isabelle) that I know of. He was married 3 times (that I know of) and the children I've documented so far are:
(with wife Marie Louise Lessieur) Marie Harriet; Elizabeth Cecile; Antoine Edward; Zoe Matilda; Alfred Gullianus Co. MI
(with 2nd wife Magdelene Asselin): Elizabeth Esther Davenport & Mary Jean LaLonde (Magdelene's daughters/Antoine's stepdaughters); Then Rose Lucy (my Grandmother); Oliver; and Charles (all listed as DONER)

(With 3rd Wife Jennie Taylor, Jennie/Dot J. E. Doner & Laura Doner.

That's the basic info, but the question is, who were the parents of Antoine D.....Sr. HE was b. abt. 1813, possibly in Quebec, possibly anywhere!

I can't seem to get beyond this 'brick wall'. If someone has an Antoine b. abt. 1813 (ANY variation of the surname), PLEASE let me know.

Thank you!
J. King

Donais/St. Denis

2004-12-30 23:55:27Z

I am looking for info on Alphonse Donais and Eileen St.Denis, any help will be appreciated as I am trying to fill out the family tree.

Re: donais connections

kaswantee — 2004-07-04 16:55:59Z

Joseph and Odele (Donais) Guerard are my Great Great Grandparents on my mothers side.
I have a photo album my Mom labled before she passed away with photos, especially of their children's generation. Is this something that would interest you?

Re: Donais Family

fbwhitehorse — 2004-01-22 22:32:10Z

I am trying to locate info on John Donais and wife Betsey ca 1860's. There daughter married Denis Frezier. Denis was from Douglas, MA and Desange was from Sutton, MA.

Anyone that knows of this family please let me know.
Frank

Re: E. Donais

cdonais — 2003-09-30 13:11:09Z

Elisha,

I sent you an email message off-line. Contact me, and I can provide you many details on our mutual family line.

Re: E. Donais

2003-09-27 19:02:30Z

I don't know much about my family which makes it kind of hard for me to say. I know that some where down my family history, they came from Canada.

E. Donais

2003-09-20 20:59:58Z

Hi. I'm a sixteen year old girl in Queens, New York and I live with my mother, stepfather, older brother and sister, and my little brother. I aquired my last name from my father who now lives in wyoming. I was wondering if you know much about the Donais family. I don't know much about my family and would like to learn more about it. I have family all over the country (that I know) like: the New England Area, Virginia, Florida, New Jersey, one in Wyoming and one in Colorado that I know of. That's about all that I can think of. These are my first and second aunts, uncles and cousins. Also my great-grandmother, Doris, in Mass. Well, I have to go. I usually check my email once a week. Please send me, soon.

Donais