Re: Francoise Arnaud
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In reply to:
Francoise Arnaud
Andrew Slaten 10/24/04
Hi there Andrew,
I am descended from Arnauds who were in France around this time and who I am trying to trace. These were often families who had become separated and disjointed.
while I have not yet heard of a Francoise Arnaud this does not necessarily exclude the possibility that our paths may converge.
I am descended from Elias(1) Arnaud b. about 1620 and his family. They were from the Saintonge/La Tramblade regions. In the turmoil that followed the revocation Elias and his grandson Elias(2) became sparated from the family and eventually escaped to Portsmouth by rowing across the channel. It does not seem likely that they did this from Saintonge so most likely travelled to somewhere like Normandy first. They may even have had family in the area.
Are you able to tell me anything more about Francoise or her family?
regards,
Craig Tobin