Dear Stella,
My name is Wally (Wallace Harold Ebare) and I was born in Chatham, Ontario on Aug.25,1946. My dad Edgar Ebare was born in Wallaceburg, Ontario (July 12/1914).Chatham is just about 20 minutes south of Wallaceburg on the map. I remember as a boy (in the 1950's about the time Elvis was new) making trips to Detroit to visit relatives/cousins. There are quite a few of my relatives living in that area(Chatham). I have done some research myself and would be glad to email you what I have. Also I have a nephew that has really done his homework & I can link you up with him too.
Thanks,,,Wally Ebare Vancouver BC, Canada
P.S. "Hebert" & "Hubert" names are also part of our ancestry. Louis & Marie Hebert settled in Canada in 1610 to become the first ever farmers to work the land in "Upper Canada" (Ontario).They were the first Ebares to arrive from France.Louis & Marie Hebert make us one of the oldest families in North America pre-dating the oldest Department store (The Hudson Bay Company 1670).Sadly this month Target Stores may be taking it over ending a long tradition.
Please feel free to email & I'll give you what I know.
Regards,,Wally Ebare