For those whose surname is Gockley or variations of this spelling, there is a good chance your lineage is tied to Sebastian Caquelin and sons (Jean, Dietrich), who came to America in 1736 aboard the passenger ship Princess Augustus. There were also two daughters (Catherine and Sara). The Caquelin family came from Waldersbach, France which is about 35 miles south and west of Strasbourg, France. Sebastian's parents were Nicholas and Marie(George). Sebastian's wife was Marie (Banzet). I believe Marie's parents were Christopher and Marie ( Balzer), but that is not confirmed. They are believed to be from the Bellefosse/ Fouday area which is very close to Waldersbach.
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I am descended from Abraham Gockley b. 17 May 1827 d. 28 Feb 1907. Can you tie your Caquelin to this man? I know nothing about his ancestors. Thanks, Wayne
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My Lineage: - Nicholas Marie (Sebastian, Diderich(Didier), Marie, *Jean Hans)Nicholas, Catherine, Sara, Jean (Jacob) Jaques.b(1713-1733) -Jean Nicholas Magdelena(Eberly): (Christana, David, John, Catherine, *Sebastian, Detrich). Born (1751-1763) -Sebastian Anna (Hoffman):(George,*Jonathan(Jonas), Jacob, Anna Marie, Catherine, John, Samuel). Born (1791-1803) -Jonas Susan (Dornbach): *Levi D., Samuel D., (Daughter ?). Born (1828 -1835) -Levi D. Malida ( Bentz) :Thomas. *Samuel,Katie, Isaac Erb, Mary, Elmer, Alta, Alida, Edna). Born (1865-1883) This is thumbnail sketch of Parents (Children) and their range of birth years. Abraham's name did not pop-up and may very well be related to an earlir branch. I can send you copies postal of Specific people and dates upon request. Perhaps it will lead you to your lineage.
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My lines of descent he could be from........ Generation One-(Males) Sebastian, Dietrich, Jean Nicholas, Jean Jaques. Generation Two-(Males of Jean Nicholas)David, John, Sebastian, Dietrich. Generation Three-(Males of Sebastian)George, Jacob, John, Samuel. My lineage of Jonas of the third generation did not have a son Abraham with the same birth years. I do recall running across some the Abraham names skimming records, but couldn't pin down when or where. Probably a census. He was probably in the Lancaster County, PA, area (?) I believe that Henry Conklin's research has revealed that the Caquelin's name was changed by the English when they disembarked the ship or assigned them land. They were French and may not have been totally understood, giving rise to a form of Phonics. "It sounds like.... Gockley to me" After a long voyage, Sebastian probably said "Whatever". PA. Census would be a good research source.
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Larry, Your note is well timed. I am about to 'hit the road' and do some searching. I will be off line for a while. I WILL let you know if I find more Gockley family of any spelling. Wayne
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Possible name derivation. The French dictionary defines ; caque as: keg, barrel lin as: flax;linen Perhaps the family (for generations) processed flax to make linseed, fabricating barrels to store contents. I believe they were farmers. This is only theory ! Another theory is their name was derived from Coquelin, coque meaning: shell, cocoon, hull.
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Did we change our name from Gockley or from Caquelin. I'm doing a search for my late grandfather Maynard George Caquelin from Woolstock, Iowa. Can anyone help me? Is there anyone who has family in the Woolstock area?
Please email me with some help, I don't know where to begin.
thanks Myra
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My lineage of Caquelin's came to America in 1736. There were many French who emigrated to America during the 19th century. They retained the Caquelin surname spelling settling in Illinois and Iowa among other states. I would imagine they came to these states in the mid-1800's. They are probably relatives, but not descendants of Sebastian. Do you have any references to migration to the mid-west ? The Caquelin name change seem to happen during the mid-1700's when the English local office holders were unfamiliar with the German and French names and sounds. Our Caquelins came from the Ban de Roche area of France, a mountain area that changed hands over hundreds of years. I think Napolean took the area away from the Germans. I think it was also part of the Roman Empire at one time, too. You might try combing the passenger lists of Ships bringing emigrants to America in mid-1800's. Try the Distant Cousins website. Good luck.
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Midwest is where we are at
I have already done the passenger lists. My lineage came through ?Illinoise? and settled in Iowa--Woolstock, Iowa. But thank you and I will keep trying.
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There were contacts in France and I'm sure in the US that led to the Caquelin arrival in 1736. This was based on info provided by Caquelins in the midwest. Do you have any Caquelin family members with surname ? What leads do you have ? Do you know of any family history ? I would be interested in your research. You didn't leave your e-mail address. Mine is : gock_2000@yahoo.com.
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