NOTE: Since this family group uses the same batch of names in several generations, with multiple same-named men in each generation, I will identify each man for the first time by his Christian name and birth year, then refer to them as their namebirthyear altogether as one. In my article for Stephen DeJean, I mentioned … Continue reading DeJean Cousins in America
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Stephen DeJean
Julian DeJean's father was Stephen DeJean (of various spellings, pronounced De Jane). Anyone researching Stephen DeJean cites the earliest known published research on him, Some genealogy records of Stephen Louis De Jean family from Paris, France and his American descendents (sic) by Una Myrle Gage Grimes. I have been using this paper as the starting point … Continue reading Stephen DeJean
Julian DeJean
I am flustered that I can not find source documents on Julian's lineage. The only thing we have to go on is Myrle's research that states Julian was a son of Stephen DeJean and Cornelia Rouse. I believe Myrle is correct, as do many other researchers, however my need for neat and tidy records compels … Continue reading Julian DeJean
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