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Descendants of Louis Prejean

 

First Generation 

 1.  Louis Prejean was born in 1801 in Brest, Brittany, France, died on 22 Dec 1832 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 23 Dec 1832 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

Noted events in his life were: 1.  Burial.  Witness: Benjamin Sampson, Philippe Leroux  

Louis married Anne (Nannon) Samson, daughter of Jean Samson and Anne Boudrot, about 1828 in L'Ardoise, N.S.(Anne (Nannon) Samson was born about 1813 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 31 Jul 1884 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 2 Aug 1884 in L'Ardoise, N.S..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

+     2   M        i.  Ephrem Prejean was born on 16 Nov 1829 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 16 Nov 1829 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 25 Sep 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 28 Sep 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

+     3   M       ii.  Louis Prejean was born on 27 Aug 1831 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 21 Sep 1831 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 29 Dec 1904 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 30 Dec 1904 in L'Ardoise, N.S.  

+     4   M      iii.  Isaie "Isaac" Prejean was born on 8 Nov 1832 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 8 Dec 1832 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 16 Dec 1918. 

 

Second Generation (Children)  

 2.  Ephrem Prejean (Louis1) was born on 16 Nov 1829 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 16 Nov 1829 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 25 Sep 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 28 Sep 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

Noted events in his life were: 

1.  Census.  In 1869 There was a transfer of land in L'Ardoise by deed from Justin Augustin LeRoux to "Ephrahim Pregent". On the 1861 census "Ephram Prejent" lives in polling district 7 and gives the following information: one f over 1 and under 3; one f over 5 and under 10; one m over 5 and under 10; one m over 15 and under 20; one f over 20 and under 30; one male over 30 and under 40.  On the 1871 census "Ephraim Pregeant" is family number 42 and lists his occupation as a merchant.  He lists the following members of his family:  Alexandrine 44; Walace 16; Sara Margaret 10; Ephraim 6; Joseph 3; James 8 months.  On the 1881 census "Ephraim Preghant" lives in dwelling number 70 and is family number 70.  He lists his occupation as a storekeeper.  He lists the following members of his family:  Alexandrine 50; Ephraim 17; Sarah 20; Joseph 14; James 12.  Also living with the family is Susan Martille, aged 84.  In the 1891 census "Ephraim Pregant" is listed as a fisherman and is aged 61.  He lists the following member of his family:  Alexandrine 66; James 21. 

Ephrem married Alexandrine (Rose) Labille, daughter of Etienne Prudent Labille and Marie Marguerite Renard, on 13 Jan 1851 in L'Ardoise, N.S.(Alexandrine (Rose) Labille was born about 1826-1827 in France, According To S. White See Note, died on 4 May 1901 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 5 May 1901 in L'Ardoise, N.S..) 

General Notes: According to the 1901 census Alexandrine LaBille was born on August 28, 1826. 

Children from this marriage were: 

+     5   F          i.  Marie Honorine (Norrine) Prejean was born on 3 Oct 1852 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 9 Oct 1852 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

+     6   M       ii.  Jean Wallace Prejean 1 was born on 23 Jun 1854 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 23 Jun 1854 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

        7   F        iii.  Marguerite Adele Prejean was born on 31 Jul 1856 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 7 Aug 1856 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died young.   

        8   F       iv.  Sara Anne Prejean was born on 5 Dec 1858 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 6 Dec 1858 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died young.    

        9   M       v.  Louis Etienne Prejean was born on 26 Jan 1861 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 28 Jan 1861 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died young.    

+   10   F       vi.  Sara Marguerite Prejean was born on 17 Feb 1862 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 27 Feb 1862 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 24 Apr 1944 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

+   11   M     vii.  Louis Ephrem Prejean was born on 1 May 1864 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 20 May 1864 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

+   12   M    viii.  Daniel Joseph Prejean was born on 23 Feb 1867 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 21 Apr 1867 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

+   13   M      ix.  Jacques Guillaume (James W.) Prejean (Preshong) was born on 12 Aug 1870 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 12 Aug 1870 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died in 1943. 
 

 3.  Louis Prejean (Louis1) was born on 27 Aug 1831 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 21 Sep 1831 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 29 Dec 1904 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 30 Dec 1904 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

Noted events in his life were: 

1.  Baptism.  His godparents were Juste Mombourquette and Henriette Samson.

2.  Census.  On the 1871 census "Lewis" 42 is family number 41 and is a fisherman.  The family consists of:  Febe 23; Moris 7; Albert 4; Nancy, widow 57.  On the 1881 census "Louie Preghant" lists his age as 48 and is a fisherman.  The family consists of:  Fabie 42; Maurice 17; Albert 15; Annie 4; Ann, age 70. 

Louis married Euphrosine (Phoebe) Thomas, daughter of William Thomas and Marie Bonin, on 26 Mar 1863 in L'Ardoise, N.S.(Euphrosine (Phoebe) Thomas was born on 11 Mar 1838 in L'Ardoise, N.S., christened on 12 Mar 1838 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 8 Jul 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 9 Jul 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

+   14   M        i.  Louis Maurice Prejean (Preshong) was born on 13 Apr 1864 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 19 Apr 1864 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 9 Nov 1934.   

+   15   M       ii.  Guillaume Albert Prejean (Preshong) was born on 7 Jul 1866 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 21 Jul 1866 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 23 Jan 1958 in Boston, Mass. 

      16   M      iii.  George Henry Prejean was born on 24 Jul 1871 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 3 Dec 1876 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 4 Dec 1876 in L'Ardoise, N.S.  

      17   F       iv.  Marie Anne Prejean was born on 25 Apr 1877 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 25 Apr 1877 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 26 May 1896 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 27 May 1896 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      18   M       v.  Joseph Wallace Prejean (Preshong) was born on 20 Apr 1883 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 21 Apr 1883 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 10 May 1956 in Medford, Mass.Another name for Joseph was Joseph Preshong. Joseph married Fedora Greening.

 

 4.  Isaie "Isaac" Prejean (Louis1) was born on 8 Nov 1832 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 8 Dec 1832 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 16 Dec 1918.   

Noted events in his life were: 

1.  Census.  Louis was a fisherman at Lower L'Ardoise, N.S. in 1871, 1890, and 1896.  On the 1871 census "Eziah" is 40 and is family number 42 and lists his occupation as a fisherman.  He lists the following members of his family:  Sarah 31; John H. 6; Albert 3; Eliza J. six months.  On the 1881 census he lists his age as 47 and his occupation as a fisherman and lists the following members of his family:  Sarah 41; John 15; Albert 12; Eelizer 10; Mary 8; Jeffrey 5; Sarah 2.

2.  Baptism.  His godparents were Charles Pate and Rosalie Samson. 

Isaie married Sarah Mombourquette, daughter of Hubert Mombourquette and Sarah Kane, on 3 Feb 1862 in L'Ardoise, N.S.(Sarah Mombourquette was born on 15 Aug 1840 in L'Ardoise, N.S., christened on 15 Aug 1840 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 29 Apr 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 1 May 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

      19   M        i.  Jean Hubert Prejean was born on 23 Nov 1865 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 1 Dec 1865 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      20   M       ii.  Isaii Arthur (Albert) Prejean was born on 3 Dec 1867 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 3 Jan 1868 in L'Ardoise, N.S.  

+   21   F        iii.  Elizabeth Genevieve Prejean was born on 4 Sep 1870 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 5 Sep 1870 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 17 Apr 1955 in East Boston, Mass. and was buried in Malden, Mass. 

      22   F       iv.  Marie Angelique (Minnie) Prejean was born on 9 Mar 1873 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 9 Mar 1873 in L'Ardoise, N.S. Marie married William Sangeleer on 20 Nov 1899 in Boston, Mass.(William Sangeleer was born in 1877.) 

      23   M       v.  Jacques Jeffrey (James) Prejean was born on 20 Jan 1876 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 26 Jan 1876 in L'Ardoise, N.S.  

      24   F       vi.  Martine Prejean was born on 14 Mar 1883 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 14 Mar 1883 in L'Ardoise, N.S.  

      25   F      vii.  Anne Prejean was born on 11 Apr 1879 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 14 Apr 1879 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      26   F     viii.  Sara Prejean was born in 1879 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died in 1966.  Sara married 1902 Robert Clannon, son of John Clannon and Brigitte Samson, about 1902.  (1902 Robert Clannon was born in Point Micheau.) 

      27   F        ix.  Rose Artimese Prejean was born on 26 Jun 1888 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 28 Jun 1888 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 23 Apr 1976. Rose married Bliss Wheaton on 28 Nov 1907.  (Bliss Wheaton was born in 1881.)

 

Third Generation (Grandchildren) 

 5.  Marie Honorine (Norrine) Prejean (Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 3 Oct 1852 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 9 Oct 1852 in L'Ardoise, N.S. Marie married Philippe Poirier, son of Hubert Poirier and Judith 'Julie' Josse, on 14 Feb 1870 in L'Ardoise, N.S.(Philippe Poirier was born on 4 Feb 1836 in D'escousse, N.S. and was christened on 12 Feb 1836 in D'escousse, N.S..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

      28   M        i.  Francois Alfred Poirier was born in 1871. Francois married Maguerite Cordeau, daughter of Guillaume Cordeau and Judith Poirier, on 2 Feb 1904 in D'escousse, N.S.(Maguerite Cordeau was born in 1863.) 

      29   F         ii.  Marie (Minnie) Poirier was christened on 20 Nov 1873 in D'escousse, N.S. Marie married Alfred Petitpas, son of Damien Petitpas and Gracieuse Poirier, on 18 Feb 1901 in D'escousse, N.S.(Alfred Petitpas was christened on 28 Dec 1875 in D'escousse, N.S..) 

      30   M      iii.  Jacques Wallace (Willie) Poirier was christened on 15 Oct 1876 in D'escousse, N.S. and was buried in Burlington, Mass. Jacques married Marie Barbe Mombourquette, daughter of Edouard Mombourquette and Virginie Boudrot, on 26 Jan 1904 in D'escousse, N.S. 

      31   M      iv.  Theophile (Philip) Poirier was christened on 28 Nov 1879 in D'escousse, N.S. Theophile married Annie V. Kiley, daughter of Patrick Kiley and Mary McGrath, on 26 Nov 1916 in Gloucester, Mass.(Annie V. Kiley was born in 1888 in Gloucester, Mass..) 

      32   F        v.  Anne Euphemie (Fatima) Poirier was christened on 21 Oct 1881 in D'escousse, N.S. 

+   33   F       vi.  Marie Alexandrine Poirier was christened on 17 Aug 1883 in D'escousse, N.S. and died in 1960.   

      34   M     vii.  Martin Wilfred Poirier was christened on 5 Sep 1886 in D'escousse, N.S. and died in 1988.   

      35   F     viii.  Francoise Poirier was christened on 28 Aug 1888 in D'escousse, N.S. 

      36   M      ix.  Henri Barthelemy (Bert) Poirier was christened on 6 Mar 1891 in D'escousse, N.S. and died in 1947 in Gloucester, Mass. Henri married Christina Sutherland, daughter of Joseph Sutherland and Mary J. McPhee, on 3 Mar 1916 in Gloucester, Mass.(Christina Sutherland was born about 1895 in Gloucester, Mass..) 

      37   F         x.  Marthe Poirier was christened on 19 Nov 1892 in D'escousse, N.S. and died young.   

      38   F        xi.  Marthe Poirier was christened on 21 Jan 1878 in D'escousse, N.S. and died young. 

 

 6.  Jean Wallace Prejean 1 (Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 23 Jun 1854 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 23 Jun 1854 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

General Notes: Jean Wallace was a general merchant in Upper L'Ardoise , N.S. in 1890 and 1896.

Jean married Elizabeth Hedwige Samson, daughter of Fabien Samson and Virginie Thomas, on 21 Jan 1878 in L'Ardoise, N.S.(Elizabeth Hedwige Samson was born on 4 Sep 1852 in L'Ardoise, N.S., christened on 18 Oct 1852 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 14 May 1903 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 17 May 1903 in L'Ardoise, N.S..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

      39   M        i.  Henri Prejean was born on 20 Nov 1878 in L'Ardoise, N.S.1 and was christened on 2 Dec 1878 in L'Ardoise, N.S.  

      40   F         ii.  Marie Alvina Prejean was born on 24 Apr 1880 in L'Ardoise, N.S.1, was christened on 24 Apr 1880 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 14 Jun 1900 in Boston, Mass. and was buried on 19 Jun 1900 in L'Ardoise, N.S.  

      41   M      iii.  Simon (Walter) Prejean 1 was born on 20 Feb 1882 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 21 Feb 1882 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 14 Mar 1904 in L'Ardoise, N.S.  

      42   M      iv.  Martin Wilfred Prejean 1 was born on 20 Feb 1884 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 21 Feb 1884 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 4 Jan 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 5 Jan 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      43   F        v.  Sara (Jane) Jeanne Prejean 1 was born on 9 Aug 1885 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 9 Aug 1885 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 19 Jul 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 20 Jul 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

+   44   F       vi.  Rose V. Prejean 2 was born on 13 Apr 1888 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 25 Jan 1949 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      45   M     vii.  James Wallace Prejean 3 was born on 16 Oct 1889 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 17 Oct 1889 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 10 Jul 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      46   F     viii.  F.  Elizabeth Prejean 2 was born on 13 Feb 1892 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 13 Feb 1892 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      47   M      ix.  Basilele Olive Prejean 3 was born on 15 Jan 1887 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      48   F         x.  Elise Prejean 2 was born on 15 Jan 1887 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 15 Jan 1887 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      49   M      xi.  Joseph Bartholemew Prejean 2 was born on 6 May 1893 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 6 May 1893 in L'Ardoise, N.S.

 

 10.  Sara Marguerite Prejean (Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 17 Feb 1862 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 27 Feb 1862 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 24 Apr 1944 in L'Ardoise, N.S. Sara married George Henry Samson, son of Felestin Samson and Jane Genevieve (Jeanne) Lee, on 25 Jan 1886 in L'Ardoise, N.S.(George Henry Samson was born on 6 Jul 1855 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 16 Aug 1855 in L'Ardoise, N.S..) 

Noted events in his life were: 

1.  Marriage Contract.  Here is the marriage record from Holy Gardian Angel's Church, L'Ardosie, N.S. Marriage:  January 25, 1866 George Sancon, 28 years, bachelor, fisherman, born L'Ardoise, parents Felici and Jane Sancon to Sarah Pregeant, 24 years, born L'Ardoise, parents Ephreme and Alexandrine Pregeant.

2.  Census.  On the 1901 census the following informaiton is given:  the famiy is living in house 119, and is family number 129.  Sancon, F. George, head, August 20, 1859; Sarah, wife, February 26, 1863; W. James, October 10 1888; Ephraim, August 30, 1890; Joseph, July 27, 1892; B. George, March 1, 1895; Walter, July 1, 1896; Martin, March 10, 1893; Earnest, August 11, 1900.

3.  Baptism.  His godparents were Jules Samson and Julie Coffee.  His parents were listed as Celestin Sampson and Genevieve Lee.

4.  Marriage Contract.  Witnesses at the marriage were Ephrem Prejeant and Philestine Sancon 

Noted events in their marriage were: 

5.  Marriage Contract.  Witnesses: Ephrem Prejeant and Philestine Sancon 

Children from this marriage were: 

      50   M        i.  James Wallace (Jacques) Samson was born on 12 Oct 1888 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 14 Oct 1888 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      51   M       ii.  Cyprene Allenzo Samson was born on 29 Aug 1890 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 30 Aug 1890 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      52   M      iii.  Joseph Samson was born on 27 Jul 1892 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

+   53   M      iv.  George Barnabe Samson was born on 1 Mar 1895 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 2 Feb 1981 in Antigonish, N.S. 

+   54   M       v.  Walter Alexandre Samson (Sampson) was born on 1 Jul 1896 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died WW1 in The British Navy.   

      55   M      vi.  Martin Samson was born on 10 Mar 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S. Martin married Evelyn ?. 

      56   M     vii.  Earnest Samson was born on 11 Aug 1900 in L'Ardoise, N.S. Earnest married Mary Masters. 

      57   M    viii.  Albert Cornelius Samson was born on 18 Dec 1886 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 19 Dec 1886 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 11 Mar 1889 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 12 Mar 1889 in L'Ardoise, N.S.

 11.  Louis Ephrem Prejean (Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 1 May 1864 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 20 May 1864 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

Children from this marriage were: 

      58   F          i.  Emeline Prejean was born on 21 Dec 1888 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 22 Dec 1888 in L'Ardoise, N.S.  

      59   M       ii.  Albert Cornelius Prejean was born on 4 Dec 1889 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 6 Dec 1889 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      60   F        iii.  Alice Estella Prejean was born on 2 Jul 1890 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 4 Jul 1890 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      61   M      iv.  Barnabe  Leon Prejean was born on 2 Jul 1893 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 3 Jul 1893 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 3 Jun 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 4 Jun 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      62   F        v.  Rosette (possibly Rose Ethel) Prejean was born on 12 Nov 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 15 Nov 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 24 Feb 1897 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 26 Feb 1897 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

      63   M      vi.  Ephreme Leon Prejean was born on 1 Feb 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 4 Feb 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 5 Feb 1898 in L'Ardoise, N.S.

 

 12.  Daniel Joseph Prejean (Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 23 Feb 1867 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 21 Apr 1867 in L'Ardoise, N.S. Daniel married Annie Thomas, daughter of Thomas Thomas and Brigette Power, on 17 Jan 1893 in L'Ardoise, N.S.(Annie Thomas was born @1868 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 18 Nov 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 19 Nov 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

      64   M        i.  Brigette Eliza Prejean was born on 12 Nov 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 17 Nov 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was buried on 5 Sep 1895 in L'Ardoise, N.S.

 

 13.  Jacques Guillaume (James W.) Prejean (Preshong) (Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 12 Aug 1870 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 12 Aug 1870 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died in 1943. Jacques married Eugenie Louise Landry, daughter of Pacien Landry and Marie Boucher, on 5 Aug 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S.(Eugenie Louise Landry was born on 30 Jul 1875 in River Bourgeois, N.S. and died on 14 Jun 1957 in Boston, Mass..)

Children from this marriage were: 

+   65   F          i.  Evelyn Preshong was born on 28 Nov 1894 in River Bourgeois, N.S. and died on 25 Aug 1988 in Boston, Mass. 

+   66   F         ii.  Rita Preshong was born on 28 Jan 1896 in River Bourgeois, N.S. and died in Nov 1978 in East Boston, Mass. 

+   67   M      iii.  Ephraim Frederick Preshong was born on 23 Jun 1897 in River Bourgeois, N.S. and died on 9 Sep 1963 in Long Beach, California.   

      68   F       iv.  Marie Louise Prejean (Preshong) was born on 28 Nov 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and was christened on 30 Nov 1894 in L'Ardoise, N.S. 

 

 14.  Louis Maurice Prejean (Preshong) (Louis3, Louis1) was born on 13 Apr 1864 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 19 Apr 1864 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 9 Nov 1934.   

General Notes: Louis was a fisherman at Lower L'Ardoise in 1907.  He moved to East Boston, Mass and was known as Maurice PRESHONG. 

Louis married Zetha Burke. 

Children from this marriage were: 

+   69   M        i.  Horace V. Prejean (Preshong) , died on 26 Sep 1975 in Malden, Mass. 

      70   F         ii.  Anne Preshong .  

 

 15.  Guillaume Albert Prejean (Preshong) (Louis3, Louis1) was born on 7 Jul 1866 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 21 Jul 1866 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 23 Jan 1958 in Boston, Mass. 

General Notes: He was a fisherman in Lower L'Ardoise in 1896 and 1907.  He moved to East Boston, Mass and was known as Albert Preshong. Guillaume married Josephine E. Mombourquette, daughter of Omer Damien Mombourquette and Genevieve Elizabeth Samson, on 30 Jan 1899 in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, N.S.(Josephine E. Mombourquette was born on 2 Aug 1875 in L'Ardoise, N.S., christened on 3 Aug 1875 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died in Boston, Mass..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

      71   F          i.  Theresa Preshong .  Another name for Theresa was Sister Theresa.    

      72   M       ii.  Willard Preshong .   

      73   F        iii.  Agatha Preshong .   

      74   F       iv.  Mary Preshong .   

+   75   M       v.  Frank C Preshong was born on 5 Nov 1899 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 16 Jul 1971 in Nursing Home, Augusta, Maine and was buried in Gardiner, Maine.   

      76   F       vi.  Annie Ameline Preshong was born on 24 Dec 1900 in L'Ardoise, N.S.  

      77   M     vii.  Joseph Stanley Preshong was born on 30 Jan 19064 and died in Jul 19734.  Another name for Joseph was Joseph Preshong.   

 

 21.  Elizabeth Genevieve Prejean (Isaie "Isaac"4, Louis1) was born on 4 Sep 1870 in L'Ardoise, N.S., was christened on 5 Sep 1870 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 17 Apr 1955 in East Boston, Mass. and was buried in Malden, Mass. Elizabeth married Frederic Angus Forest, son of Hilarion Forest and Marcelline Samson, on 7 Feb 1893 in Boston, Mass.(Frederic Angus Forest was born on 31 Jan 1866 in L'Ardoise, N.S., christened on 31 Jan 1866 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 26 Jun 1942 in Malden, Mass..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

          Children: 8 children born 

 

Fourth Generation (Great Grandchildren) 

 33.  Marie Alexandrine Poirier (Marie Honorine (Norrine) Prejean5, Ephrem2, Louis1) was christened on 17 Aug 1883 in D'escousse, N.S. and died in 1960. Marie married Patient Alexandre Poirier, son of Patient Poirier and Marie Theriault, on 23 Apr 1902 in D'escousse, N.S.(Patient Alexandre Poirier was christened on 9 Jul 1867 in D'escousse, N.S..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

          Children: 15 children born after 1900 

 

 44.  Rose V. Prejean 2 (Jean Wallace6, Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 13 Apr 1888 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 25 Jan 1949 in L'Ardoise, N.S. Rose married Albany Sampson.  (Albany Sampson was born in 1882 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 3 Dec 1973 in L'Ardoise, N.S..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

    101   M        i.  Reginald J. Sampson was born on 30 Aug 1929 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 29 Dec 1973 in L'Ardoise, N.S.

 

 53.  George Barnabe Samson (Sara Marguerite Prejean10, Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 1 Mar 1895 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 2 Feb 1981 in Antigonish, N.S. George married Margaret Peters, daughter of Unknown and Unknown. 

Children from this marriage were: 

 Children: 11 children born after 1900

 

 54.  Walter Alexandre Samson (Sampson) (Sara Marguerite Prejean10, Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 1 Jul 1896 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died WW1 in The British Navy.  Walter married Alvina LeRoux, daughter of Frederic Adrien LeRoux and Marie Martel.  (Alvina LeRoux was born on 15 Jun 1897 in L'Ardoise, N.S. and died on 26 Apr 1968 in Halifax, N.S..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

    113   M        i.  Robert Sampson , died on 10 Aug 1916.   

+ 114   M       ii.  Martin Sampson was born on 21 Apr 1917 in Halifax, N.S. and died on 8 Feb 1982 in Halifax, N.S.

 

 65.  Evelyn Preshong (Jacques Guillaume (James W.)13, Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 28 Nov 1894 in River Bourgeois, N.S. and died on 25 Aug 1988 in Boston, Mass. Evelyn married John William Gracia after 1920 in Boston, Mass. 

Children from this marriage were: 

Children: 1 child born after 1900 

 

 66.  Rita Preshong (Jacques Guillaume (James W.)13, Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 28 Jan 1896 in River Bourgeois, N.S. and died in Nov 1978 in East Boston, Mass. Rita married Joseph (Sandy) McEachern before 1920. 

Children from this marriage were: 

Children: 6 children born after 1900 

 

 67.  Ephraim Frederick Preshong (Jacques Guillaume (James W.)13, Ephrem2, Louis1) was born on 23 Jun 1897 in River Bourgeois, N.S. and died on 9 Sep 1963 in Long Beach, California. Ephraim married Mabel ?. 

Ephraim next married Helen Huey, daughter of Step Father Raymond Guppy and Laura Huey (Guppy), on 14 Jul 1939 in Winthrop, Mass.(Helen Huey was born on 1 Feb 1907 in Boston, Mass. and died on 16 Nov 1990 in Coupeville, Widbey Island, Washington..) 

Children from this marriage were: 

Children: 1 child born after 1900.

 

 69.  Horace V. Prejean (Preshong) (Louis Maurice14, Louis3, Louis1), died on 26 Sep 1975 in Malden, Mass.

Horace married Anne Gibbons, daughter of Unknown and Unknown. 

Children from this marriage were:

 Children: 3 children born after 1900 

 

 75.  Frank C Preshong (Guillaume Albert15, Louis3, Louis1) was born on 5 Nov 1899 in L'Ardoise, N.S., died on 16 Jul 1971 in Nursing Home, Augusta, Maine and was buried in Gardiner, Maine. Frank married Irene Agatha Colfer, daughter of Thomas Roland Francis Colfer and Priscilla Perciville Cain, on 28 Jun 1925.  (Irene Agatha Colfer was born on 8 Dec 1908 in P.E.I. Canada, died on 20 Jun 1984 in Hallowell, Maine and was buried in Hallowell, Maine.) 

Children from this marriage were:

Children: 12 children born after 1900 

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