I started researching my family (Benton-Constantine-Dugas-Mouton) back in 1987 in the pre-computer genealogy days, So, most of my research remains on paper. After a 15 year break, I'm gradually getting info digitized, but it will be a while before All my entries and grave photos will find its way onto this platform.

I have several Louisiana Benton family photos. My grave photos were primarily taken by two cousins I am working with on that family Surname. I do need to get hold of Benton pics from the Florence / Darlington / Williamsburg County areas regarding the Simeon T. Benton Clan if someone can help.

My Dugas / Mouton Families arrived in Nova Scotia in the 16th and 17th centuries and were part of the Acadian Exile by the English. Families were split up, some were never reunited. Several died at sea during the brutal English transport. Survivors were taken to
France, England, the Dominican Islands, or various East Coast ports where they were placed into indentured service for years. Eventually with help from the Spanish who governed the area in the 1750s-1780s, Louisiana became a place of reunion for those that had remained scattered after being forced to leave all they knew as home.

The Constantines, although it seems some arrived in the Quebec, Canada area, most of my relatives seem to have come directly from France to New Orleans and later to Acadiana in the late 18th or early 19th centuries. The name will also be seen as Constantin after their arrival in Louisiana.

I started researching my family (Benton-Constantine-Dugas-Mouton) back in 1987 in the pre-computer genealogy days, So, most of my research remains on paper. After a 15 year break, I'm gradually getting info digitized, but it will be a while before All my entries and grave photos will find its way onto this platform.

I have several Louisiana Benton family photos. My grave photos were primarily taken by two cousins I am working with on that family Surname. I do need to get hold of Benton pics from the Florence / Darlington / Williamsburg County areas regarding the Simeon T. Benton Clan if someone can help.

My Dugas / Mouton Families arrived in Nova Scotia in the 16th and 17th centuries and were part of the Acadian Exile by the English. Families were split up, some were never reunited. Several died at sea during the brutal English transport. Survivors were taken to
France, England, the Dominican Islands, or various East Coast ports where they were placed into indentured service for years. Eventually with help from the Spanish who governed the area in the 1750s-1780s, Louisiana became a place of reunion for those that had remained scattered after being forced to leave all they knew as home.

The Constantines, although it seems some arrived in the Quebec, Canada area, most of my relatives seem to have come directly from France to New Orleans and later to Acadiana in the late 18th or early 19th centuries. The name will also be seen as Constantin after their arrival in Louisiana.