I am researching the surnames Lagrave, Labrucherie and Arnautou fromy Eysus, France. I would love to hear from anyone related or with any knowledge of these families.

Jeanne

I am trying to gain more information regarding our family history as well. Maybe I will be able to help you a bit.
My father, Frank Andre Labrucherie was born in Washington State, USA. His father, John Labrucherie was son of Pierre Labrucherie, who was one of the some 20 children born to Raymond Labrucherie. As far as I have found out- through previous research done by Rose Labrucherie (in California, USA)- Raymond was from Eysus and his son Pierre emigrated to California, USA. The dates of these emigrations are vague- unfortuately my grandfather died when I was 8 and I'm unsure of where to look for more information. Please email me if you need further information and I'll do my best.
Best-
Jess Labrucherie

Hi, Jess!

We must be related! My grandmother's mother was a Labrucherie from Eysus (my grandmother was Jeanne Lagrave Regla; she had two sisters who also came to America - Gracieuse Lagrave Nouaux and Marie Lagrave Arnautou).

My e-mail address is jeanniealogy@yahoo.com. I would love to hear from you. I haven't found out much about the Labrucheries yet, although I have been able to trace the Lagrave sisters from the time they sailed from France. There are still alot of holes in my information.

I'm taking a couple of days off work next week and will be going to the LDS Family History Center near where I live. I do not have a subscription to Ancestry.com, but they do, so I will be able to use it there. Do you have a subscription to Ancestry.com? If not, perhaps I can look up info for you, too when I go there.

Jeanne

Hi Jessica,

I was interested by your mention of a Rose Labrucherie. She must be related to anoyher Rose Labrucherie, who married a Jacob Loustalot from Osse-en-Aspe, the place my family comes from, and came to the USA around 1895.
I am trying to trace those Loustalot in the USA, and identify some of their descendants.
I would like to know where that Rose came from, and if she was indeed from Eysus what is her connection to Felicie (born Felicite Marie Vincente) Labrucherie, who was also from Eysus and married Jacob's brother, Pierre.
Any help would be appreciated,
Best regards,
Jean-Luc Bilhou-Nabera

Sorry to disappoint you, but I don't know too much about "Aunt Rose". She was married to my Grandfather John Labrucherie's brother so is not a native Labrucherie. And the date you mentioned would have been way too early for her to be born.

Thank you for your post though!

Thank you for your kind message. I think Pierre Labrucherie arrived in the USA around 1893, if I am to believe the Nov 21, 1908 passengers' list for "La Savoie" sailing to New-York from Le Havre. He is returning home to SF with wife Louise from Eysus and daughters Léonie and Alice. Is your John a younger brother? Also, what led you to believe Raymond had 20 children? There aren't so many recorded in Eysus' birth records. There were other Labrucherie wouldbe fathers in Eysus around 1870 - 1880.
Jean-Luc

Dear Jessica:
My Name is david Labrucherie and my grandfather was Ray Labrucherie who resided in San Jose California, where I was born. If I can answer any questions with regards to that side of the family feel free to contact me at. (520) 544-3878.
Have a great day.
dave L.

Hi, David!

I sent you an e-mail. My grandmother's mother was Marie Labrucherie from Eysus; she married Piierre Lagrave. Her children were Pierre, Marie, Gracieuse and Jeanne. Pierre stayed in Eysus and inherited the Lagrave/Crohare farm. Marie, Gracieuse and Jeanne were all sent to San Francisco. Marie married Cyrille Arnautou; Gracieuse married Emile Nouaux; and Jeanne (my grandmother) married Pierre Regla. Do any of these names sound familiar to you?

Jeanne

I am looking also for Loustalot/Labrucherie connections. My husband's grandfather Pierre (Peter) and brother(?) Joseph lived with La Vincent Labrucherie in San Francisco according to the 1910 Census. They are listed as working in a Dairy. Pierre was later married and moved to Santa Clara area and worked as a cheesemaker. I am puzzled as to the Labrucherie connection. Were they just friends from the "old country"? My husband's grandfather came to the US from Lurbe, Franch in 1905.

I can't help you with the Labrucherie question but the surname Loustalot rang a bell. In the 1930s and 1940s there was a supervisor and sheriff in the town of Bakersfield, CA, with that name. I looked him up on the 1930 census and this is his information. He might be a relative:
Felicie Loustalot, head, age 53, widow, born in France, parents born in France,emig. 1894
John E. Loustalot, age 26, born CA, supervisor, Kern Co. Schools.
He became sheriff in the late 30s.

Best wishes,
Judy