I am seeking info on the Gombert family which lived in New Orleans, LA, in the 1870's, then relocated to Galveston, TX, until the 1890's or thereabouts. The Gomberts in TX seem to have fizzled out or relocated again.
The head of the family was a Marius J. Gombert, born 16 Mar 1825, reportedly in France; listed as grocer in LA, and a merchant, possibly involved in shipping, in TX. A cousin related that he was a sea captain before coming ashore. She also recalled mention that he was from Marsailles, France. Marius died in 1889. His wife, Margaret J. Snell, was from Ireland. They had several children, including a Marius.