Ann, there is obviously more than one Malvina Hamelin -- and this one could be a close cousin to me. My g-grandfather Joseph (b. 1822 at St. Remi, Qc, d. 1908 in Mooers, Clinton County)had a brother Moise (Moyse?). Researching him, I have drawn a blank except for the Moise or Moyse who married Marcelle Masse. And I have no further information. Joseph and his brother Moise were sons of Alexis (1787-1869), a son of LaPrairie's Joseph (b. 1764) -- a great-grandson of Francois (b. 1659 in Angers). Would appreciate any info. --JoeH