a splendid and tragic real-life nineteenth century family saga
I’m delighted to share with you all these large portrait photos of Jane Mary Thorn de Pierres and Etienne de Pierres. Not sure what year they are taken, but I would think they are in their 30’s? It’s interesting to see Jane’s different hairstyles, and Etienne in full diplomat regalia.
Lovely to meet you. Do you have any more information to share? best Marianne
She was my 9th great grandmother. I am from Jacque.
Thanks
I've added in the hyperlink, Jacqueline xx
Marianne This was fascinating..thank you for sharing it…could I ask for the source..when I save to my tree I’d like…
The Colonel and Mrs Thorn 
very interesting ! May we ask how you found them ?
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Hi there, they have been in our family all along, but I hadn’t seen them for years. Took my a while to put two and two together! And thanks for the follow. Love what you are doing with the chateau. Can’t wait to visit again one day.
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if you find any photos of the castle we would love to see them ! because, unfortunately, we didn’t find any archives from the 19th century period when de Pierres family was there
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Absolutely. I will ask my brother. There is one here, of the family, but I’m not sure where it’s taken: https://colonelthorn.home.blog/2019/01/14/the-beauty-of-family-stories/ It’s possible it’s taken at Bretignolles.
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