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From Montecheroux to Massilion: A Journey to Freedom

Why the Gaume family and other collateral families left northeastern France to settle in northeast Ohio is not entirely clear. The economic and political climate in post-Napoleonic France in the 1830s has been described as humdrum. Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, the Bourbon monarchy was restored, and Charles X became king in 1824. He tried to restore the throne to its former level … Continue reading From Montecheroux to Massilion: A Journey to Freedom

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My Texas Roots

Growing up in Texas, I experienced an identity crisis. Because I wasn’t born there, I felt disconnected from the state’s rich history and culture. Looking back, if I had the understanding then that I have now, it would have profoundly impacted my self-perception and my place in the world. While this morning’s discovery may seem trivial, I strongly believe that this knowledge would have made … Continue reading My Texas Roots

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