Category Archives: France

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. Huguenots is the name given to those following the French who followed the Protestant faith. War had existed between Roman Catholics and … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. The period of Revolution and migration spans from 1798 through until 1815. During this period there was political, social and cultural changes … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. The causes of the Revolution can be defined into five core points: The Bourgeoisie (Middle class who typically held view or social … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. As the war entered this fourth phase: France reoccupied Belgium The National Convention began to debate the new Constitution. Royalist tried to … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. The third phase began in the Spring of 1793. Austria, Prussia and Great Britain formed a Coalition, which generally speaking most rulers … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. From September 1792 through to April 1793, Belgium, Rhineland, Savoy, and the County of Nice were occupied by French armies. The National … Continue reading →

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. France declared war against Austria on 20 April 1792. During the timeframe of April-September 1792, France suffered defeats. In July 1792, Prussia … Continue reading →

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 →