Gallands, Alsace, NY,Michigan.
Ignatius (Ignace)Galland B. May 12, l787 in Alsace, Fr.
His mother was Elizabeth Husson/Hussong. He Married Mar. 3, l812 in Soultz-Sous-Forets, Alsace. He previously lived
in Bischwiller before marriage. Occupation: "Menuisier"
(woodworker) He married Victoire Phillipine Fontaine, who
was B. l785 in Soultz-Sous-Forets. Their children were:
Victoire, B.July 8, l8l2, Ignace (my line) B. Dec. 31, l814,and Joseph, B. Jan. 16, l828, and possibly others, all
born in Soultz-Sous-Forets.
Ignatius (Jr.) married Salome Holderman May 12, l846, in
Soultz-Sous-Forets. She was B. Apr.24, l821 in twinned cities of Dauendorf-Neuborg, Alsace. Her parents were
Bernard Holderman/Hannah(Anna) Marie Singer. Ignace and
Salome emigrated to NY l847-52. Children: Ignatius, B. Oct.
30, l846 in Soultz, and Joseph, Mary Victoria, Theresa
Louisa, all born l848-54 in NY city. Some of the family
went to Rochester, NY, where Ignace/Salome both died.
Ignatius (III) married l869 in Manhattan, NY to Genevieve
Schottmuller. They moved to Detroit, Wayne Co, Mi.
There is more info on this family, but I wanted to pass on
what we found when we visited Alsace, and with the help of
regional history center at Haguenau and visits in area.
Allied families are: Oberle, Singer, Halter, Price.
Will be glad to share what I have of my husband's family.
Ann Galland