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This project aims at mapping out the full family tree of the South African Poisson family, and then hopefully tracing the routes back to Maritius, Reunion Island and finally to France. There is an extensive Poisson family tree built extending back to 1600's in France, with notable Poisson's such as Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, also known as Madame de Pompadour. Unfortunately, this French family tree does not extend to the family members who left France for the French colonies and eventually South Africa. Thus, this group has the following goals:
Some basic family history can be found here: [http://www.houseofnames.com/poisson-family-crest] .
Famous Poissons: