Édouard Fontaine de Ghélin

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• Born on March 30, 1798 in Jurbise, at Herchies
• Deceased on September 17, 1874, at the age of 76 years

Parents

• Philippe Fontaine de Ghélin (1743 - 1829), écuyer, major de la milice bourgeoise de la ville de Mons, licencié en droit
• Augustine Caroly (1759 - 1820)

Family

• Married on April 26, 1827 in Mons, with Thérèse Fontaine de Fromentel (1792 - 1860), issuing
  • Ursmar (1828 - 1907)
  • Charles (1830 - 1904)
• Married on January 21, 1866 in Mons, with Joséphine Henriette Silvais (1816 - 1871)

Dwelling

• Soignies, château de Beaurepaire

Occupations

• capitaine d'état-major dans la légion de la Garde Civique de Lens
• agronome
• pomologue