And the story usually goes, about someone in the family, for whatever reason, making the trip accross the Atlantic to the so called new world and starting a new chapter in an uncharted life. But what happens a hundred years or so later, when that past is all but gone? What happens to those who came later when they choose to look back?
To: gadal@rain.org
Subject: greetings
Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 09:29:16 CDT
Hello Damian
This is just a quick hello from another Gadal, our name is not
exactly common, so I'm assuming we are related somehow.
If not, Hi anyways!
Todd Gadal (Gadal Graphics)
Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 19:15:03 -0700
Delivered-To: gadal@rain.org
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 12:32:53 -0700
Hey mom, thought you would enjoy this, could be a nephew of grandpa's...ya
never know....
Meant to get back to you earlier, but my system crashed and have been very
busy with work. Didn't mind at all that you forwarded my note, your mom has
cleared alot of things up for me, turns out your grandmother writes to my
mother! Would be very interested in any info about relatives in france.
I'm Damians mom-Therese'. He forwarded your latest E-mail. He thought
I might have more answers than he did. He is quite pleased to hear from
you. He would like to do more research on the Gadals. As far as I know
there is only one family of Gadals wherever we happen to be.
Todd, not Ted asked me if I knew a Louis Gadal in California. I told
him I knew two. One was my dad who passed away and I also have a
brother. I told him my mom used to write to his mom and later he came
back on with a message from his mom Margaret.
Sorry, this message is confusing to me...who asked if who knew a Louis
Gadal in California, you or Ted?
______________________________
Hi !!
Well now we have Todd's mom Margaret in on the conversation. You may as
well jump right in too. You've been quiet the last day or so. Mum
todd gadal wrote:
Hi Therese
From: gadal@pacbell.net
Sure I know Louis Gadal. One was my father: Louis Antione Gadal. He
died at the age of 84 five years ago, October.
I also have a brother Louis Stephen Gadal who is an Archetectial
Illustrator and a well known Artist who wins lots of prizes and shows
all over.
My dad was the youngest. Lucien and Jeanne the other two youngest were
here in California until I was a teenager. They have both passed away.
Aunt Jeanne at 88 four years ago.
Did you ever hear of Tonte Marie the oldest sister. She was little but
a pistol. I remember when she chased my sister around the house with a
broom.
Actually your grandfather was the 4th child of Jeanne Philomene Grall
and Jean Yves Gadal. The two oldest died as children in France. The
first was also Named Jean. But had a different middle name. Yves for
his father I believe. A Jr. No less.
Your grandfather was Jean Louis Gadal born June 16, 1891 and dies March
27, 1948 at age 56. I believe from a heart attack.
My dad loved to tell stories and often told how his older brother John,
who was 19 yrs. his Sr. would always pick on him. He (my Father) became a
professional boxer as a young man, and even though he was small 5'4" he
was able to trounce John. Of course he didn't mention that he was in
his 20's and John in his 40s at the time. He never could whip his papa
though who knew Savat and at one time had been a gendarme in France.
Lets see if I'm right-your Mom is Margaret and your Dad Joe and they
live in Hudson. My Mum writes to your Mum. She is 85 now. Just had a
Birthday in June but is sharp as a tack.
So are you close to Damian's age? He is 39.
Were having a heat wave, in the 90's. So I am melting. I've chatted
too much already. I'll look forward to hearing from you. Therese'
The map above is what I have found at this point....when I make it back to France I wish to visit this region....
please include your e-mail address
Retournez à la page principal...
To: "todd gadal"
From: gadal
Subject: Re: greetings
In-Reply-To:greetings
Great to hear from you, and you are right, we are probably related...I found some relatives in France, but other than that not much...
From: "todd gadal"
To: gadal@rain.org
Subject: Hello again
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 01:33:05 CDT
Hello again
If you're intrested in finding more Gadals, look to southern Ontario Canada.
My grandfather emigrated to Manitoba from France around the turn of the
century and later moved to southern Ontario, He had sixteen children! So
there's a fair number of us here now. I live farther up in the wilds of
northern Ontario with my wife and two kids.
Anyways, It was nice to hear back from you, I had no idea I had
relatives in the states.
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 20:23:11 -0700
To: "todd gadal"
From: gadal
Subject: Re: Hello again
In-Reply-To: Hello Again
Good to hear from you...my grandfathers family moved to Canada from France and then he moved to the states, but I'm not sure when...he also came from a family of about sixteen...seems we have more in common than I thought....
Damian
>To: "todd gadal"
>From: gadal@rain.org
>Subject: Re: Hello again
>I forwarded your note to my mom, I hope you don't mind...and I spoke with her last night, and it seems that we are cousins of sorts....I have gotten information from relative in France via e-mail in the recent past, which I have on my other computer, I will try to get that computer hooked back up again soon and forward the information to you if you are interested....
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 21:23:44 -0700
To: gadal@pacbell.net
From: gadal@rain.org>
Subject: Re: Hello again
The internet sure makes the world a smaller place, doesn't it?
_______________________
At 09:16 PM 7/13/99 -0700, you wrote:
I sent him the question. Did your Grandfather happen to be named John?
Will see if he answers. I think for sure he's grandpa's nephew. I
wonder how old he is. I don't think John's family was in touch with
Pops. Mom has written to some of the other relatives. Should be
interesting. Mum
______________________________
So I see your on-line, feel free to write the guy a note if you would like,
I don't think he would mind, if not I can ask him if his grandfather's name
was john....
_____________________________
At 08:56 PM 7/13/99 -0700, you wrote:
Must be my Uncle Johns grandson. John was your Grandpa's oldest
brother. He had 16 children and died in the 40's of a heart attack. I
didn't know he lived in Ontario but it's possible.
________________________________
From: "todd gadal"
To: gadal@rain.org
Subject: Hello again
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 01:33:05 CDT
Hello again
If you're intrested in finding more Gadals, look to southern Ontario
Canada.
My grandfather emigrated to Manitoba from France around the turn of the
century and later moved to southern Ontario, He had sixteen children! So
there's a fair number of us here now. I live farther up in the wilds of
northern Ontario with my wife and two kids.
Anyways, It was nice to hear back from you, I had no idea I had
relatives in the states.
From: gadal
To: "todd gadal"
Subject: Re: greetings
Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 19:15:03 -0700
Great to hear from you, and you are right, we are probably related...I
found some relatives in France, but other than that not much...
Delivered-To: gadal@rain.org
From: "todd gadal"
To: gadal@rain.org
Subject: Re: Hello again
Date: Fri, 06 Aug 1999 17:28:45 CDT
Thanx!
Take care
From: gadal@pacbell.net
Reply-To: gadal@pacbell.net
To: "todd gadal"
Subject: I 'm Sorry I forgot to introduce myself
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 16:01:00 -0700
Delivered-To: gadal@rain.org
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 21:35:22 -0700
From: gadal@pacbell.net
Reply-To: gadal@pacbell.net
X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.03C-PBXG (Win16; I)
To: gadal
Subject: Re: I 'm Sorry I forgot to introduce myself
Mum
At 05:12 PM 7/15/99 -0700, you wrote:
(Damian) Well I think he made the connection. I sent him back more info. He
seems like a nice guy. I told him I'd see if you couldn't send over a
picture of you and Guylene. What say you? Mum
Its good to hear from another one of us. My grandfather's name was Jean,
but I imagine he went by John also. I have a sneaking suspicion that my
grandfather was Damian's grandfather's brother (that's a mouthful) ! Do you
know of a Louis Gadal in California? (Todd)
Delivered-To: gadal@rain.org
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 19:40:50 -0700
From: gadal@pacbell.net
Reply-To: gadal@pacbell.net
X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.03C-PBXG (Win16; I)
To: gadal@rain.org
Subject: Re: I 'm Sorry I forgot to introduce myself
I'm Margaret, Joe's wife. Yes, My father-in-law was Jean Louis Gadal. I do
write to your Mom, but I'm sure I owe her a letter. I owe every one
letters!! I work, and so can't do a lot of things like I would like to.
please tell your mom I think of her often, and will try to write one of
these days.
I never did get to meet your mom or dad, but did meet Aunt Jeanne and Uncle
Buddy about 42 years ago, I also met Uncle Lucien.. Your mom sent me some
info about Joe's family, but I don't know a lot of his dad's brothers and
sisters. I don't know Aunt Marie. Would be nice to hear about your family.
I am not on the Internet, but my son Todd is; he got in touch with you
initially. He willl relay any messages to me.
Reply-To: gadal@pacbell.net
To: todd gadal
Subject: Re: I 'm Sorry I forgot to introduce myself
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 17:06:38 -0700
Well, let me say that at this point I have thought a lot about family and did some looking into where in France the family came from....
For the time being, thank you for allowing me to share with you, feel free to return to see this saga develop....
THIS PAGE STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION! sorry...
