Part 6 – Monsieur Generes – “Somewhat of a Philosopher- and very much a Gentleman.”
Jean and Zepherine’s family enlarges to include a son Henri (1806), and three more daughters, Eugenia(1808), Josephine (1812) and Fredericka (1813). Over the next years Jean builds quite a business as a reputable dance instructor and his…
Part 2- Jean Constantine DeGeneres – getting started in America
This is Part 2 of Jean Constantine’s life story. The earliest record in the United States I have found is an advertisement for a letter left at the post office for Monsieur Generes on November 14 in…
Part 1- “Dance is the hidden language of the soul..” – Martha Graham
Jean Constantine De Marsollan DeGeneres – Dance Master, Philosopher, Entrepreneur, Father Jean Constantine De Marsollan DeGeneres was my 4th great grandfather. He was born on the 2nd of July in 1778 in Torbeck, on the island of…
