Salt Lake City 2015 | Research Trip Journal | Day 6

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Saint-Germain de Lisieux, Ladies and Gentlemen! That’s where to look!

If you have read my post on Barbe Hubou, you’ve already seen the tree showing the Hubous we have identified so far who came from France to the New World.

I’ve always wondered if it was possible to find relatives in the Calvados Department at about the same time period. Unfortunately no records exist in Le Mesnil-Durand for baptisms between 1626 and 1674 so that’s quite a big gap.

Just a few pages from the index and records of St-Germain de Lisieux.

Just a few pages from the index and records of St-Germain de Lisieux.

Late in the day, I found out that Saint-Germain de Lisieux is not on Geneabank but I noticed that it had an index right here at the Library (which is rare for that time period). Well I grabbed the microfilm thinking it was a general index and noticed quite a few Hubous only to find out later that it was only for marriages. There are also indexes for baptisms and burials. So you’ll know what I will be doing this morning when you’ll read those lines! The index is by first name only though so this is quite time consuming but worth it!

I already found a marriage for one Barbe Hubou in 1643, I didn’t have time to scan the document but I think her father was Pasquide. I will have a lot of transcription work to do once back home! I really wonder if that Barbe could be the godchild of our Barbe Hubou who came to New France.

On this map, Le Mesnil-Durand is at the bottom and parishes circled in blue are where Hubous were found. The town of Lisieux has at least two parishes where there are Hubous as well.

On this map, Le Mesnil-Durand is at the bottom and parishes circled in blue are where Hubous were found. The town of Lisieux has at least two parishes where there are Hubous as well.

Today’s lecture was given by my good friend Rhonda McClure about Directories: “More than just names”. She’s right, with all these directories online, people only look at that one page where is the name of their ancestor. You’ve got to look at the beginning or the end as well, like the listing of fraternal societies, churches, etc. Sometimes the vital records only give you the name of the celebrant. Well you will find in those directories all the churches in the city with the reverend/minister/priest listed to help you find where your ancestor got married.

So back to Calvados records this morning and I hope to find you here tomorrow!

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2 thoughts on “Salt Lake City 2015 | Research Trip Journal | Day 6”

  1. Dear Diane:
    We are so Blessed to have you researching our roots there in France. I am following your postings every day and the excitement keeps building. God Bless you for doing what you do for so many. I know you enjoy what you do so I wish you another pleasant day among friends and a safe journey back to Montreal.

    Very Sincerely, Bob Barber

    PS: Please convey my best regards to your brother and sister.

    • Thank you Bob! Two more days! I’m flying back on Sunday 🙂

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