CROISSANT Descendants, Jefferson Co., NY from 1828
Seeking information on CROISSANT (and all obvious variations of the surname) families and descendants who emigrated from France and settled in/around Jefferson Co., NY after 1828.Have particular interest in the Evans Mills/Le Ray Township area.
The 1840 Federal Census lists households for John, Peter and Frederick CROISSANT, but since names of other members of the household weren't recorded in 1840, I need help figuring out who's who.Information found in 1850 hasn't been very helpful in clearing things up either :-(
I am also very interested in Susan/Susanne CROISSANT (b. ca. 1824 in France, or maybe NY) who married Francis CHAUFTY (b. 1829 in France) in about 1851.They had 3 children, namely:James F. (b. c1852), John N. (b. c1854, and Isabella (who died young).Francis & Susan [CROISSANT] CHAUFTY raised their family and lived out their lives in Jefferson Co., NY.
I have reason to believe that Susan/Susanne first may have been married to Charles A. READ/REID (b. ca. 1824 in NY or possibly MA), but have been unable to find any solid proof. (If anyone wants the specific details as to why I believe this, I will happily supply said details on request.)Boy, I need all the help I can get here :-)
Anyway, the information about the CROISSANTS in Jefferson Co., NY is sketchy and often contradictory, so I'm hoping someone out there will recognize these names/locations and be able to help me out!
Thanks in advance to any/all who reply!