My 3rd Grandfather, William G. SHINAULT (b. 1857) moved to New York City with his Wife, Mathilda and Mother-in-Law, her last name CHRISTIAN. Also moving to New York with the family, someone with the last name of GAMBLE and a son William C. SHINAULT born 1881.
In June1884, their second son Robert H. SHINAULT was born in New York. Followed by Rosie H. SHINAULT (1885), Edgar B. SHINAULT (Sept 1886), Charles SHINAULT (1888), Mary E. SHINAULT (1891), my Grandmother’s Mother.
Mary had 3 daughters and each of the daughters had one son each. Elizabeth SAUNDERS was my Grandmother, who graduated from the Pratt Institute as a dress designer.
My Dad, Reginald ALLEN was her son born also in NY, as I was born there as well in 1957. So, I follow in the house of Mary, from the SHINAULT Clan.
Family Lore says that William G. SHINAULT came from France via Canada. That is not true, a couple of generations proceed him in the States. Thus, I want to find out if William G. SHINAULT is related to the Huganot from France, Etienne CHENEAU, who came to Virginia via a ship the Nassau, departing from England in the 1700’s.
DNA testing is in order for me soon to find out and match up with others who claim heritage to him.
After Mary, my Grandmother’s Mother on my Paternal side in the birth order is, Chester A. SHINAULT (1893), followed by Frances L. SHINAULT (1897) and lastly Edith L. SHINAULT (June 1898). Nicholas GARCIA was her spouse.
My cousin Ken who lives in San Diego is related to the house of Edith. He and I share Ancestry information quite regularly. I met him late in life while on my journey to find my family on my Dad’s side.
My Mother’s side are WILLIAMS, WALKER, and JACOWAYS.
Our journey begins…
Andrea
Shinault Family Genealogy 
Your blog looks very nice. I can’t wait to collaborate with you on the resources of information of the Hanover Va area. Some of my ancestors are from Caroline, King and Queen counties of Va.
Wow! We must connect.
Connection is in order. I look forward to sharing information with you that could become the missing links to our questions.
Thank you, I am discovering my Virginian roots. I only know the New York connection since I was born there.
Yes let us colloborate on our Virginia roots. I found out that my ancestors lived in Richmond on or near a plantation. Digging for more information.
Great start to you blog. I am curious about the person with the last name Gamble who went to New York with the Shinaults. Do you have a first name? I have a Gamble line that originated in Virginia, and I just wonder if there is any connection.
I read it on the Census. I was shocked to see the name Gamble listed on the Census that collaborated with what my
Late Dad spoke of during our many conversations together. I will
research further to be conclusive.
I strongly believe we have a connection.
William G. Shinault’s 8th child, a daughter was born 1897 in New York. She married a man with the last name Gamble. They had a son together.
Welcome! I know it’s a sigh of relief to have your FAMILY in a HOME now. Congratulations! Look forward to hearing more and RESULTS from DNA! Enjoy your Journey!
Yes, my next step is to do my DNA to be conclusive over family lore
Congrats on the starts of your blog! Looking forward to reading more.
Great job! Yes your journey begins and you have made a great start. Keep up the great work.
Andrea, your blog theme is BEAUTIFUL; welcome to the world of genealogy blogging! I look forward to more research and information about your family. Welcome!
Thank you for your comments. I am writing more soon.