The MIGUET family is Corinne's maternal line.  The surname is of French origin, with Corinne's 4th-great grandfather coming from Lesoul, Houtsone, France.
Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 240: John Peter MIGUET (c1797-1880).  John was born c1797 France, died March 10, 1880 in Buchanan County, Iowa.  His wife was Frances (______) (1799-1888).  According to son's obituary, immigrated in November 1847 and settled in Dubuque.  Buried in Fontana Cemetery, Hazelton, Buchanan County, Iowa.  Had at least 2 sons.
Ahnentafel # 120: Claud Francis "Frank" MIGUET (1831-1920). Frank was born April 2, 1831 in Lesoul, Houtsone, France.  His wife was Eliza NETCOTT (c1834-1891).  Farmed in Superior and Hazelton Townships of Buchanan County, Iowa.  Frank died August 20, 1920 in Hazelton and is buried in the Fontana Cemetery.  Had 1 son.
Ahnentafel # 60: Henry MIGUET (1858-1944).  Henry was born November 1858 in Iowa.  His wife was Katherine JARRETT (1865-1952).  Henry died January 11, 1944 and is buried in Fontana Cemetery.  Had 2 children.
Ahnentafel # 30: Frank Field MIGUET (1885-1954).  Frank was born November 1885 in Iowa.  His wife was Amelia Matilda SAUER (1890-1974).  Frank died January 28, 1954 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana and is buried in the Johann Lutheran Cemetery in Evansville.  Had 2 children.
Ahnentafel # 15: Miriam Ruth MIGUET (1922-2004).  Miriam was born July 1, 1922 in Hazelton, Buchanan County, Iowa.  Her husband was Edward Ferdinand WILDT (1918-1985).  Miriam died December 18, 2004 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Had 9 children.
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Thanks for sharing. I was born and raised in Iowa, but not Buchanan County... ;-)
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