Genevieve Longtain McCann (1840 - 1923) Painted by Theodore Gegoux (1850-1931) Genevieve was the daughter of Andre Longtain (1794 - 1879), who was one of the first French Canadian settlers at Champoeg. Photo Courtesy of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department - © All Rights Reserved.   Oil on board, signed T. Gegoux and dated 1921. Painted at Champoeg, Oregon

May 27, 2013   Dear Sir or Madam,   I don't have any information on the artist Theodore Gegoux, but I have the exact information on Andre Longtain' birth here in St-Constant, Co. Laprairie, Quebec, Canada.   Andre Longtin was born on 30 Nov 1794 in St-Constant, County of Laprairie, Quebec, Canada. He was the son of Joseph-Marie Longtin and of Suzanne Robert-Longtin.   Andre Longtin (which became Longtain in Oregon ) died on 21 Feb 1879 in Salem, Marion Co, OR, USA   Andre Longtain is part of my family here in Delson/St-Constant, Co. Laprairie, Quebec, Canada   I thank you in advance,   Jean-Guy Longtin