Monthly Archives: August 2022

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. The new regime in France looked like this: Complete abolishment of feudalism. Suppression of previous orders. Establishment of equality amongst man, though … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. The foundation for the Revolution began in February 1787 when the controller of finances arranged for the assembly of those who were … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. The following are some useful resources for researching in France, & French Ancestors: Gallica Digital Library of the National Library of France … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. French Bioethical Law states that DNA testing is only allowed for specific purposes – Medical, Scientific or Judicial reasons. There is a … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. The period from 1792 until 1806 is challenging for genealogists researching in France. During this period two things happened “Revolutionary” calendar introduced … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE.  The Thirty Year War spanned 1618-1648. Conflict in France commenced in 1635, and battles took place in the north east of France, … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. Divorce was allowed in France during: Revolutionary period 20 September 1792 – 8 May 1816 Reinstated in 1884 Divorce records are usually … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. During the period of 22 September 1792 and 26 July 1800 marriages had to be celebrated in the main canton, rather than … Continue reading →