a splendid and tragic real-life nineteenth century family saga
I'm not going to recount the whole story behind this. You can read the court documents (page 702). But it seems as though, after William Jauncey died, Herman pressured Jane's cousin Elizabeth Hait into selling her share of the inheritance to him for a reduced price. It's hard to imagine why anyone would agree to... Continue Reading →
I discovered this letter, which was sent to the Editor-in-chief of Le Sport. It was written by Baron Etienne de Pierres in 1859 and speaks in defence of his father-in-law about the rumours that abounded at the time, after the Colonel had left France to return to New York. It's curious that he responded publically... Continue Reading →
The Colonel and Mrs Thorn 
Hey Serge, can you please send it to me. The comments section wont accept the image
[image: DSC_0018 - Copie1.jpg] This is the coat of arms of Jauncey thorn as it appears on some silver plated…
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