![]() | OF JOHN FOGAL (1796-1876) AND CATHARINE AMELIA PROVOST (1800-1866) <> THE TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WILL EVENTUALLY EXCEED 500 <> PICTURES OF MANY OF THE PEOPLE WILL BE AVAILABLE |
A secondary family line is PROVOOST/PROVOST
of which considerable genealogical research has been done by
Edwin R.Purple and Andrew J. Provost Sr. in the 19th century. The coat of arms and the motto "Pro Libertate" were borne by the family in ancient times. They were borne during the American colonies' struggle for independence, by Rt. Rev. Bishop Samuel Provoost. He took a decided part in favor of liberty and was elected chaplin of Congress, serving for many years. He also was the first Episcopal Bishop of New York. | ![]() |
Andrew J. Provost Sr. (1834-1925)
Biographical and Genealogical Notes of the Provost Family from 1545 to 1895.
Reference filmed on Family History Library (FHL) #1,036,392 item #2
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Most recent revision Wednesday, August 18, 2000