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Re: La Force Va origin

Dawn_LeForce — 2009-10-11 04:19:06Z

Update. We now have a family tree @ Geni where we can all work there together plus share pics & all kinds of other things. I just uploaded a copy of Dr. Rene's Inventory of Estate plus posted he & Sarah's wills (under the event "death"). Please do search for your ancestor & if you find them let me know how to get from them to you so I can add/invite you. :)

Re: laforce,,va origin

LindaBeanLaForce — 2009-08-08 17:29:48Z

My name is Linda Bean LaForce. My husband is Robert Norman LaForce son of Norman Randall LaForce-I have been working on genealogy since 1982 but have found nothing new in years. I am always glad to share.

LLL

Re: La Force Va origin

Dawn_LeForce — 2007-06-21 21:47:42Z

I'm a decendent of John Bradley Lee & Amanda Rachel (Blankenship) LeForce. Perhaps you can help me on our site at http://theleforces.com.

All I have left to do is brige the gap from John Bradley Lee's dad Ranney LeForce, a second generation Frenchman, to his father. Was he Dr. Renald Rene LaForce?

Then we've got to bridge the gap between Dr. Renald Rene LaForce & France. Did he belong to the Delaforces or the Caumont La Forces?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: LaForce from France, different family? 1757 and before

Dawn_LeForce — 2007-06-21 18:58:15Z

I've got the story of Dr. Rene LaForce. Now I'm trying to connect it with the first LeForce's in OK (John Bradley Lee LeForce). His dad's name was Ranney LeForce & it says he was a second-generation Frenchmen. But that's all I got...& I don't know who Ranney's wife was. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :-)

Re: LaForce from France, different family? 1757 and before

2006-08-16 03:10:19Z

Hi,

Does anyone involved in this discussion have any relation to the LaForses that lived in Quebec, Canada and Renfrew, ON Canada during the mid to late 1800's?

Any help would be appreciated!!

Thanks,

Shannon

William M. La Force, b. 1853 Missouri to Oregon

tonylarson541 — 2006-05-26 03:20:16Z

Oregon Republican League:

Republican League Register of Oregon, The Register Publishing Company, 1896, page 232.

LA FORCE, WILLIAM M,. an attorney of Astoria, was born in Carthage, Missouri, September 11, 1853. Went to Greene County, Illinois, in 1861, but returned to Carthage in 1866. In 1873 he began teaching school and entered the University of Missouri in 1874, graduating in 1880. Was principal of the high school at Carrollton, Illinois, in 1880, and at Carthage, Missouri, from 1881 to 1883, when he was admitted to the bar, and began practicing at Carthage. In 1884 he was secretary of the congressional central committee, and in 1885 was elected secretary of the congressional central committee, and in 1885 was elected City Attorney. He soon removed to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he took an active part in politics as a Republican till 1892, where he came to Oregon and began practicing in Astoria.

-Tony Larson

Re: Louise Roberson

2006-01-16 15:53:50Z

Dear Louise,
So glad to hear from you. You have become the link to
all LaForce's and I am so glad that you are back. Just
knowing I can get in touch with you gives me great comfort.
Hope all is well with you and yours.
Cousin
Grace

Re: Louise Roberson

2006-01-14 13:32:25Z

Grace,
Reporting in. You must have heard privately from my Uncle
Leonard.
I just got a temporary telephone line and my new computer. My old server has not resumed service so I went with another one to get online.
My new e-mail address is roberson1910@bellsouth.net

Thanks for everyones's concern.

Cousin Louise

Re: Louise Roberson

2006-01-02 17:26:56Z

Leonard
I hope you read this. My messages came back after
you changed your carrier.
Please send me the correct address for your new
carrier.
cousin
Grace

Re: Louise Roberson

2005-08-31 20:14:12Z

Please disregard. I have been answered

Louise Roberson

2005-08-31 15:04:47Z

Does any one out there know if Louise Roberson is safe
from the hurricane.
Please reply.
Grace

Stella I. LaForce, 1910-2001

stonecoldead — 2005-08-24 16:15:49Z

Stella I. LaForce, age 90, a resident of Little Falls, MN, died Sept. 28, 2001 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. Stella was born Dec. 2, 1910 in Belle Prairie Township, Morrison County, to the late Henry and Exzilda (Houle) Allord. She was united in marriage to Thomas J. LaForce on July 2, 1929 at St. Xavier’s Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN. Thomas died Nov. 28, 1981.

1840 Boone Co Mo Census Record

2005-08-05 18:16:29Z

Would someone who has access to the Census Records for 1840 Boone Co, MO
look up Felix (may be spelled Flex) La Force. He may be head of household or it may be Mary La Force.

These individuals are part of this household:
William La Force
Preston La Force
Clayborn La Force
Amanda Wolfe 1 month old

Thanks in advance
Louise

Re: Russell County VA LaForce/Kiser Line

2005-03-12 14:52:23Z

Hi Tony,
Yes I believe they were from Dickenson county. The Kisers also were from Va . The La Forces and the Kisers were always marrying each other. The Kisers came to this country from Germany to help fight in our war with England. The first
one was Charles Keyser and the name was later changed to Kiser.Mary's line is Rene Laforce,ReneJr., Monsieur,James,and Warren.
Sylvia

Re: Russell County VA LaForce/Kiser Line

2005-03-12 00:13:20Z

Sylvia, Thank you for responding. Yes, it was Mary Elizabeth LaForce. I remember her when I was very little and my grandmother (her daughter) took me to her funeral when I was a little over 4. I have found some very good information about the O'Quinns, Willoughby being her husband but not much on her side. Four of her children married Kisers and I was hoping that there might be a connection in VA. Thank you again. By the way, was she from Russell Co. or Dickenson Co.? I have them moving to Carter Co. TN. from Dante Va. which I believe is in Dickenson Co.
Tony Webb

Re: Russell County VA LaForce/Kiser Line

2005-03-11 13:49:49Z

MARY LAFORCE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF WARREN LAFORCE AND SYLVIA KISER. SHE WAS A SISTER TO MY FATHER SAMUEL JAY ELBERT LAFORCE, I MET HER ONCE YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS A YOUNG CHILD.
SYLVIA LAFORCE PIERSON

Re: Russell County VA LaForce/Kiser Line

2005-02-01 13:53:19Z

Re: LaForce from France, different family? 1757 and before

2004-12-14 22:54:07Z

Kara,
Please get in touch with me. Louana Lefors was my
aunt. No greats to it.
Look forward to your e mail.
Grace

Re: LaForce from France, different family? 1757 and before

2004-08-21 00:53:51Z

You can find out all the info you need by going into the internet and typing Delaforce. this might help you.
Peter L. Force
force4@bellsouth.net

Re: LaForce from France, different family? 1757 and before

2004-08-09 19:30:57Z

Kara,
I will try to clear up some of this "mis-information"
for you.
There was no Rene b. in 1757.
Dr. Renald Rene La Force "was" born in France ca 1660
He arrived in VA sometime prior to 1700 and attached
himself to the French colony at Manakintowne, Va
Will send you more on this later
He m. ca 1719/20 to Sarah ? of the colony.
He had 4 children:
1. R. Rene, Jr b. ca 1722
2. Sarah b. ca 1725
3. Rachael b. ca 1727
4. Judith b. ca 1728 (after Rene's death in Sept 1728)

R. Rene, Jr m. once to Agnes Moseby
ch:
10 or 11 names later

Rene,III m. 1st Agnes Robinson Botetourt Co, Va 1774
2nd Mary "Polly Jane Gillaspie ca 1784/85
In Fayette Co, KY......not NC
Samuel son of
Rene, III and
Polly
other siblings
1. George
2. Gillaspie
3. Judith
4. Trephenah
5. Isabella
6. Gaston
The info you were given was gathered back in the 1960s and
70s before a lot of documentation was done and a lot of
hearsay and family legends that were incorrect.

If you will e-mail me privately, I will give you some info
on your direct line from Samuel.
Louise laforce@datasync.com

LaForce from France, different family? 1757 and before

2004-08-07 17:31:20Z

Wow am I having a hard time here. LOL I have two sources, one is my mother's research and the other is a listing of Capt. Whitfield C Lefors basic family info in the Benton Co, Arkansas information.

Ok the oldest information I have is this.

Rene LaForce was born in France approx 1757 supposedly to a wealthy and influential family. He left France around age 20 to join up with Lafayette to fight in the Revolutionary War. This of course created bad feelings with his family and he couldn't continue living in France after the war. He then sailed again and settled somewhere in Virginia at first, then married a Miss Gillespie of an Irish descent (nothing known about her or her family). They had Samuel in 1785, in North Carolina. They had three other children, names and sexes unknown.

Rene's first wife Gillespie died, and he married a 2nd time, she died and Rene finally married a third time. 2nd and 3rd wives names unknown. I don't know if any children were created from the other two marriages.

Before 1788 Rene took his family to Kentucky. Their son Samuel moved around a lot. From Kentucky, to Illinois, to Missouri and I think he died Hopkins County, Texas.

Samuel changed the family name from LaForce to Lefors, not sure when. Samuel married Margery Montgomery (Irish descent) and had several children two of whom were Whitfield C mentioned above and John S.

John S. had Thomas Henry (my maternal GG-Grandfather). Thomas Henry had my G Grandmother Louana Lefors.

After Louana Lefors comes my maternal grandmother, mother and me.

I am looking for family information about Rene LaForce family from France. I typed up the additonal family information in hopes someone could find a link and go from there if they have further information going back before 1757. It is rumored that Rene also went by Raney.

I would appreciate any information that can be found. Thanks!!

Re: La Force Va origin

2004-05-20 04:30:20Z

Dear Mary Ann Rosas and Viola Bailey--just received your message. Always glad to hear from another "cousin". Are you also researching the Banzet line? I have more information on the Banzet side going back to Alsace Lorraine, France than I have on the La Force side in Virginia. I was fortunate to make contact with Andre Banzet in Ferrette, France, who sent me this family lineage back to 1600. Andre also sent me a list of Banzet descendants here in the US that he researched years ago. Looking forward to hearing from you. See other message sent directly from my email program a few minutes ago.

Re: Binion/Burton

2004-03-13 13:57:00Z

Grace,
Just home catching up on e-mail and saw your reply to my query. THANK YOU. You have just answered a question that saved me a trip to VA to research Judith's origins. I'll be in touch later. Again, thanks for sharing.

Re: Binion/Burton

2004-03-11 20:27:14Z

S. Burton
Judith is not mentioned in her fathers will, but she is one
of the heirs of her mother Sarah La Force who died in 1757
in Goochland Co. Virginia. We believe that she may have been born after her father died. She did not marry until after
or the same year her mother died. She did marry Robert Burton and they moved on down to the South

Obituary for Dorothy Ann Biggs (nee LaForce)

2003-03-29 05:49:57Z

source: Post-Tribune Gary, IN
deceased: Dorothy Ann Biggs (nee LaForce)
age: 77
born: October 20, 1925
place of birth: Valparaiso, IN
died: December 1, 2002
place of death: Lake Station, IN

Full obit upon request
Please contact me at : krmom@indy.rr.com

La Force/Burton/Binion families

2003-01-14 02:12:28Z

Does anyone have any information about the connection of the La Force, Burton, Binion and Cocke families? I am doing research on Julia Zitella Cocke, whose mother was Mary Elizabeth Burton Binion. From correspondence with relatives of the Cocke family, I have found that the La Force and Binion families were connected through marriage. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
- Jennifer Beck

Re: La Force Va origin

2002-08-30 06:04:02Z

I am a LeForce decendant. My greatgrandmother was Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" LeForce married to Charles Albert Banzet March 18, 1883 in Kansas.

Mollie's parents were John Bradley and Amanda Rachel LeForce.

You have many interesting stories about the LeForce's. I am very interested in learning more.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Joan Lorden

Re: Pierre La Force

2002-12-27 03:58:52Z

One of the corruptions of the name LaForce was Lafore/Lafort. This is a clue for me about where this family might have landed in the US.

Re: La Force Va origin

2002-11-01 21:05:28Z

There is a branch of the La Force family that changed their name to Le Force due to the confussion with so many La Force families with all the same given names.
I used to correspond with a couple of them...Dan or Don. There is a GREEN surname connection with that side of the family.
I will have to find some info at home to pass on to you.
margaret

Rene LaForce's death

SQUETTY — 2002-07-22 00:45:13Z

My Laforce relatives are Samuel and Randolph. I would be very interested in any information you have especially on the death of Rene 2nd. I would be glad to share anything I have with you. My E-mail address squetty@yahoo.com. Betty Harris

Laforce Family

SQUETTY — 2002-07-22 00:45:13Z

Julia, I would be really interested in hearing about your branch of the Laforce family and how we might be related. Also the coat of arms and any other info you might have of the Laforce orgins. I would be glad to share what I have. My E-mail is squetty@yahoo.com. Betty Harris

Pierre La Force

MGarrett6665 — 2002-09-14 12:21:40Z

I am looking for information on Pierre La Force.I have recieved an article from about my g-grandfather Dr.Charles Fairchild Force. It was taken from an 1896 issue of Confederate Veterans magazine. It says (When the Hugenots fled to South Carolina for refuge from the persecution of king and clergy,chief among them was his ancester, Pierre La Force.
I know that the Force name was changed from La Force , but have not been able to make the connection.

Re: La Force Va origin

MaryAnnRosas500 — 2004-09-06 17:29:48Z

Joan - I work right next to another great granddaughter of Charles Banzet and Mary Elizabeth LeForce - she is daughter of Clyde Banzet son of Samuel Edward Banzet.
Please email me - we just got started on this today. Her name is Viola Bailey. Mary Ann in K.C. - penguin1@kc.rr.com

Re: Russell County VA LaForce/Kiser Line

lswark — 2004-09-23 00:48:31Z

Linda: I know E.J. and Hetty Sutherland list Moncier Laforce as a son of Samuel in their "Descendants of John Counts of Glade Hollow" but I think they got it wrong. He is a son of Rene Jr. and Agnes Moseby Laforce of Goochland County, Va., according to "The Douglas Register," the parish register of St. James Northam Parish in Goochland County. See page 233 of "The Douglas Register" transcribed and edited by W. Mac. Jones (Richmond 1928): Under a section listing births:
"Rene Laforce & Agnes Moseby, a son named Monsire born July 21, 1768. Baptized March 23, 1769. Page 84" [of the original parish register kept by the Rev. William Douglas from 1750 to 1797. The register also lists four other children born to Rene and Agnes: Robert (b. Aug. 27, 1756), Ann (Aug. 14, 1758), Agnes (Nov. 10, 1760), Judith (Sept. 8, 1765).
I sent this info to E.J. and Hetty's son Bill so that he could correct Monsieur's parentage in Vol. II of the "John Counts" book. I believe Monsieur was a younger brother of Samuel, and that Samuel was born before 1750, when the Rev. Mr. Douglas began keeping the parish register (Samuel is not listed in the register). -- Lois

Russell County VA LaForce/Kiser Line

LJLaForce — 2003-03-04 21:45:20Z

I am the daughter of William J. LaForce. My line is:

WJ LAFORCE (son of) and Maria Konigseder,Germany
Winnie Edith LAFORCE (daughter of) and John Kiser
Elizabeth LAFORCE (daughter of) and __?__
Elijah LAFORCE (son of) and Phoebe Kiser
James LAFORCE (son of) and Dicey Kiser
Moncier LAFORCE (son of) and Catherine Sutherland
Samuel LAFORCE (son of)
Rene LAFORCE

Would be glad to share info - am seeking the name of Winnie Edith LaForce's natural father. Thanks in advance!

Do you know Della

MelissaV71 — 2002-09-15 20:48:59Z

Hi I am Looking for Della Laforce I believe she was born and raised in Virginia...Thank you

Re: La Force Family

Pluto1 — 2003-11-11 17:24:11Z

David's parents are Renald Rene La Force III and Agnes Anne Robinson. His brother is Robinson La Force.

La Force Family

Pluto1 — 2003-11-11 17:21:58Z

Do you have any information on his brother David Rene La Force who married Hester D. "Hetty" Brandenburg?

laforce/va origin

LeonardLaForce — 2004-09-25 04:35:48Z

hi joan . my
my lame is leonard laforce. my ancestrial line was the only
laforces that remained in va.i am decended from monsier laforce he was the youngest child of renejr. andsara mosby laforce rene was accidently killed by one of his sons on their
migration to ky.it is assumed that monsier was living with an older brother who did not make the trip to ky but stayed in va .until after the rev. war would appreciate a reply my e-mail is laforce485@aol.com
thanks leonard

reply to binion/burton

LeonardLaForce — 2004-09-25 04:35:48Z

hi
my name is leonard laforce .i am a 7th generation laforce my patrical gr. father was rene 1st his daughter judith was born after renes death she first married robert burton. after his death she married moses paul. look under paul me ssage board.they like we are trying to update their geneology history
would appreciate hearing from any one interested my e-mail is laforce485@aol.com thanks
leonard

Re: Russell County VA LaForce/Kiser Line

laforce1 — 2004-01-30 21:17:46Z

Linda,
I have been having trouble accessing Ancestry.
You have Moncier as the son of Samuel La Force.
This is incorrect. His parents were Renald Rene
La Force, Jr. and Agnes Moseby La Force.
He (Moncier) was b. July 21, 1768 in Goochland
Co, VA. This is documented in the Douglas Register.

My father, Howard Taft La Force, son of Samuel Jay
Elbert (Eb) La Force was b. RC 1908. He said
John Kiser was Edith's father. He knew her well-
said she was the tallest woman he ever met.

Elizabeth's father was Elijah and her mother Phoebe
Kiser La Force.

Do you have any pictures of Elijah? I have one of them, but do
not have a scanner at the moment. When I get one, I will
send it to you at your e-mail addy.

Louise La Force Roberson

Re: Pierre La Force

laforce1 — 2003-04-23 23:04:07Z

None of the descendants of Rene La Force of Manakintowne,
VA use/used variations of name as: LeFort. LeFore, etc.
our variations are as follows: La Force, Le Force, Le Fors,
Leforse, Lefors.

There was a gentleman at Manakintowne by the name Fore
pronounced Four-e. There are many by that name in MS, AL
and FL. Absolutely no connection to La Force

La Forces who came to US through Mobile, AL were La Force of the Lauzun branch and connected to the Royal Bourbons.

Re: La Force Family

laforce1 — 2004-03-02 21:59:25Z

What info do you have on David Rene La Force other
than he m. Hester Brandenburg?
In some of my info I have him born ca 1808 in KY
Is it possible he is a twin? And how do you know his
name is Rene and not Robert?

I cannot find any info that David La Force, son of
Rene and Agnes Robinson La Force was ever married.

I do have some info that Rene and Mary Ellis have a son
named David but can't find info on him anywhere. It is my theory that this is the David that m. Hester.

What do you think?

Louise La Force Roberson

Rene La Force

laforce1 — 2002-03-31 04:37:23Z

Do you have the original story of the
La Force family's travel from NC to KY?
I am on the Ruddlesfort site.
Louise

La Forces

2starnes — 2002-04-18 23:32:56Z

Hello,

I am the grand-daughter of Bessie Beatrice La Force Elliott of Scott county, Virginia. My family has a rather extensive book of information about the La Force history including a discription of the family coat of arms. It was researched by an earlier family member of mine (whose name at the moment escapes me). I would be happy to compare notes with you and see if we share some similiar information:)

Parents of Sarah (Sally) LaForce b. 1775, Botetourt, Va.

pwillie_1 — 2004-02-27 21:35:12Z

Searching for parents, grandparents, etc. of Sarah (Sally) LaForce b. 1775 in Fincastle, Botetourt, Va. She married John (Jackey) Buchanan 2 Oct 1794 in Virginia. Their children? Thank you in advance for any information.

Patty Laforce

tomfg — 2003-01-02 01:44:38Z

Looking for information on a Patty LAFORCE
who married Robert Hicks in Carroll County, IL
in 1851. Thanks, Tom

Phebe LaForce & Ambrose Williams

Rhondayam — 2003-05-13 12:02:56Z

I am looking for information on Phebe La Force. She was married to Ambrose Williams on January 1, 1878 in Kentland, Indiana. Phebe was the second wife of Ambrose who was my gg-grandfather. I am hoping to find descendants of Phebe Force who might have information on her husband, Ambrose.

Re: Rene La Force Jr.'s death

scburbank — 2004-07-26 15:34:38Z

Could you share the details of Rene La Force's death with me? Do you know anything about Judith La Force? I'd appreciate your help.

Binion/Burton

scburbank — 2004-07-26 15:34:38Z

I have been researching Binion/Burton branch of my family. William Binion m. Jane Elizabeth Burton 19 Nov 1784 Caswell County, NC. In trying to find out who Jane's parents might be, I'm confused. I've also found a source that names Robert Burton and Judith LaForce, daughter of Rene and Agnes. However, the dates don't match up. Then I found a reference to Rene and Sarah having a daughter, Judith m. Robert Burton. Rene's will does not mention a daughter, Judith. I am not able to sort it out. Any help would be appreciated.