My Gélinas (Bellemare) Ancestral history Hortense’s ‘maiden’ name is (her father’s family name) Bellemare Hortense’s father was Joseph Onésime Bellemare (see archive below in Quebec Act). He signed off as “Joseph Bellemare” if you look at the end but in the text he is referred to by his full name. Hortense’s father, Joseph’s, mother’s name, Continue reading