Maurice de Balman /Balmain / Balmann - Marie Eugenie Thierry
Hi,
I'm looking for information about Maurice de Balman born 1848 St Joseph Reunion who came to New Caledonia around 1871/2 and married Marie Eugenie Thierry who was 16 years old. Her parent's names were Francois and Anastasie. Francois Thierry's occupation is described as "overseer".
The couple left New Caledonia around 1880 with two daughters, Julia and Blanche and, after returning to Reunion, emigrated to Australia.
There was a notice in the Melbourne Argus in 1948 asking about the whereabouts of Maurice Balmain from New Caledonia.
Thanks in advance, Kate Blackwell Blue Mountains Australia
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Objet : Maurice de Balman /Balmain / Balmann - Marie Eugenie Thierry
Hi, Marie Eugénie Thierry is my great-aunt and Maurice De Balmann is a distant cousin. Which information are you searching for?
Mr Olivier Fels Thio, New-Caledonia
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Re: Objet : Maurice de Balman /Balmain / Balmann - Marie Eugenie Thierry
Hi Olivier,
Great to hear from you. I have since found some information about Marie and Maurice. They are my great-great grandparents. Maurice died in Broken Hill NSW Australia in 1915 (I think).
Is this the same family ?
Regards, Kate
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Re: Objet : Maurice de Balman /Balmain / Balmann - Marie Eugenie Thierry
Yes, this is the same family. But Maurice died the 22nd of August 1917. My great-great-grandma was the sister of Marie Eugenie THIERRY. (Sorry for my English)
Regards
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Re: Objet : Maurice de Balman /Balmain / Balmann - Marie Eugenie Thierry
Hi Olivier,
I hope you are well. Sorry it has taken me so long to reply.
I was wondering if you had any family stories about why Marie Eugenie Thierry and her husband left New Caledonia? We don't know anything about our New Caledonian family!
Best wishes, Kate
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