So here it is, Mother’s Day, … and I’m sick. Nothing serious, stuffy nose, cough and light headedness, butt just enough for me to get the message— lay low, sleep lots and chicken soup.
So part of laying low, means work on something that’s not stressful, and so I turned to information that my sister shared with me concerning our Penobscot and first Acadian ancestor. Being 3/4’s Acadian, I was fully aware of this ancestry, butt about 20 years ago, my mother told me something her mother had told her and her siblings— that one of their ancestors was indigenous, but they weren’t to talk about it outside of the family (due to prejudice of their time). I did tell my other siblings what my mother had said, and because I could see the physical traces of indigenous ancestry in my two sisters and mother, I wholly believe it. It wasn’t until my sister, Linda, had a DNA test, did we then learn it was true. Linda also decided to work on our family tree, and after much digging, she discovered that our indigenous ancestor was Penobscot Chief, Madockawando. Our other ancestor on the Acadian side was a French Baron, Jean-Vincent d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin , who married the Chief’s daughter Pidianske (see write up Linda sent below).
So this of course had me thinking,… perhaps I’m being prompted by my inner twin to weigh in. On doing some research myself, I could see that the direct descendants of Jean-Vincent, went by the d’Abbadie surname, so I googled and found a wikipedia page on the Dabadie surname, and on the site, two notable persons:
- Henri-Bernard Dabadie, French baritone
- Jean-Loup Dabadie, French academician
Jean-Loup Dabadie (27 September 1938 – 24 May 2020)[1] was a French journalist, writer, lyricist, screenwriter, novelist, author of sketches and songs, playwright, translator, and dialogue writer
- Get Well Soon (2014)
Ha-ha,… very funny!! A definite prompt, so I investigate the first person mentioned on the films wiki page: written and directed by Jean Becker. Note from Becker’s wiki page:
Jean Becker (born 10 May 1933)
WHAT…, his birthday is TODAY!! And Mother’s Day at that. This of course is no coincidence.
Note the following info on cast and crew of the film:
- Gérard Lanvin (born 21 June 1950) as Pierre Laurent
- Fred Testot (born 20 February 1977) as Le capitaine Maxime Leroy
- Jean-Pierre Darroussin (born 4 December 1953) as Hervé Laurent
- Swann Arlaud (born 25 March 1981) as Camille
- Daniel Guichard as Serge
- Anne-Sophie Lapix (born 29 April 1972) as Florence
- Claudia Tagbo (born 14 June 1973) as Myriam
- Philippe Rebbot (30 November 1964) as Thierry
- Mona Jabeur as Maëva
- Louis-Do de Lencquesaing (born 25 December 1963) as The surgeon
- Isabelle Candelier (born 12 June 1963) as Claudine Laurent
- Maurane as Françoise (12 November 1960 – 7 May 2018)
- Jean-Loup Dabadie screenplay
- Jacques Witta (born 22 April 1934) editor
- Nathaniel Méchaly. Music
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As you can see, we have a “June 12, 14, 16/Even Days in June” pattern cluster… and given that my birthday is June 13, we also have a “June 12, 13, 14, __, 16/Date Sequence” pattern cluster. This is a prompt to investigate the June 15 wiki page, … using the formula as per usual (limiting our search to those born and/or died during a year with 3 identical number sequence, one from the small group stood out:
1888 – Martin D'Arcy (15 June 1888 – 20 November 1976) English Jesuit priest
The surname D’Arcy stands out because at this time, I’m providing information to an Officer D’Arcy to aid in an investigation. What’s really interesting, is that I had visited the D’Arcy surname wiki page a few days ago, and after perusing the list and seeing how long it was, I didn’t bother, … butt had I have just limited my search as per usual, I would have arrived at Martin D’Arcy as he’s the only one born and/or died during a year with 3 identical numbers in sequence!!!
As for the other notable D’Arcy’s, I then thought in terms of what I want from him… and of course what the inner twin world wants from him, and that is— the truth. So perusing the list of D’Arcy’s we look for a “Frank”… given that being “frank” means “blunt truth”, so note the following info on Frank D’arcy:
- Frank D'Arcy (8 December 1946 – 15 June 2024) English professional footballer
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Write up Linda emailed to me:
Jean-Vincent d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin is uniquely known for his deep integration into the Penobscot people, eventually becoming a prominent leader and establishing a lineage that bridged French and Abenaki cultures.
Marriage to Pidianske (Marie-Mathilde)
Saint-Castin’s marriage was both a personal commitment and a vital political alliance. Around 1670, he married Pidianske, the daughter of the great Penobscot sachem (chief) Madockawando.
• Native and Catholic Rites: They were initially married "according to indigenous custom," but in 1684, they performed a second ceremony in the Catholic rite, officiated by a Jesuit missionary at his post in Pentagoet (modern-day Castine, Maine).• The Name "Molly Mathilde": Pidianske is often referred to in English history as Molly Mathilde or Marie-Mathilde, her baptismal name.• Controversy: Some historical accounts from his enemies alleged he had multiple wives or children with Pidianske's sister, Pidiwammiskwa (Melchilde), though these claims were often used in attempts to discredit his French inheritance.• Children: The couple had several children who were raised with dual identities. Their sons, Bernard-Anselme and Joseph, were educated in Quebec but also held high-ranking tribal status.
Role as a Chief
While Saint-Castin was a French Baron, he lived primarily as a Penobscot, adopting their language, dress, and lifestyle.
• Adoption and Leadership: He was formally adopted into the tribe and eventually became a recognized sachem or chief. He was one of the rare Europeans to be elected to such a position of authority within a Wabanaki nation.• Succession: Upon the death of his father-in-law Madockawando in 1698, Saint-Castin is believed to have taken over as a primary leader or at least a guiding authority for the Penobscot.• Military Commander: He used his French military training to lead Penobscot warriors in highly effective guerilla campaigns against the English. He was so influential that New England authorities considered him their "most insidious enemy" and placed a price on his head.• Diplomatic Link: He served as a crucial bridge between the French Crown and the Abenaki, ensuring the Penobscot remained loyal allies to the French while maintaining his own independent trading empire.
