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A family history site on Louis "Emile" and Jeanne Hude of France and descendants of their son, Felix.
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Felix (son of Louis Emile and Jeanne) taken about 1884
.This site has been established to preserve historical information and is my version and understanding from information from family members.
.This site has been established to preserve historical information and is my version and understanding from information from family members.
Relatives with the same first names are referred to as 2nd, 3rd etc. to minimize confusion.
For comments, alterations, mistakes, additions, photos etc, I can be contacted via email: kerryhude@hotmail.com
Thank you to my mother, Colleen "Dawn" Hude for her research into the Hude family spanning 40 years. Thank you also to Michael Wilson for his ongoing efforts and research. A big thank you to Georges Hude of France for finding us and completing the Hude family tree back to 1666.
Kind RegardsKerry
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History and Stories passed down:Louis "Emile", his wife, Jeanne and son, Honore departed Le Havre, France and arrived in New York on 6 Oct. 1848
About 1854, they migrated to Victoria, Australia - no shipping records can be found.
There is a story that Louis Emile was given a “remittance” from his family to settle him and his family aboard. The reason they left France is unknown.
On arrival in Australia it is thought that Emile's family camped in a large tent (on or near the Exhibition Building?) in Melbourne.
Louis Emile purchased land in Melbourne but the tent burnt down and destroyed the “deed” kept inside a metal box. It is believed that Louis Emile spent most of his life trying to prove his ownership of this land.
The family moved to the gold mining area of Caledonia Diggings and in 1861, Louis Emile purchased the “Frenchman’s Kingstown” Inn which was changed to “Hotel De France”.
The hotel, in Panton Hill (also known as Pantonville, Kingstown and Caledonia Diggings), was on a site opposite Bakehouse Street, Panton Hill. The Torrens Title system had been introduced so that ownership of land could be established. Louis Emile registered on title C/a 1A in 1863, which approximates to the site of the current Panton Hill Hotel. In 1876, Jeanne Hude registered on title C/a 2, next door to Louis Emile.
In 1882 Honore Hude registered on title CA4B, next to Jeanne. In 1890, Marguerite Borelli registered on title CA 7 & 8 on the corner of Bakehouse Road and in 1892 Jeanne registered on title CA40 on the opposite corner of Bakehouse Road.
Marjorie Smith Motschall wrote a book called “Wild Wood Days At Panton Hill” (Braidwood Press, 1984), which refers M’sieur & Mrs Hude and the hotel, which catered for business and social events and was famous for its good food (French & English).
Louis Emile died the day after the Bastille Day celebrations, in Fitzroy on 15th July 1869 aged 45 years. This was 15 to19 years after arriving in Australia.
Louis Emile’s wife, Jeanne, continued the running of the Hotel De France.
At a Panton Hills reunion in the 1980’s, we spoke with Mrs Cracknell who recalled the lady with the French accent. She remembered a story about a social gathering at the hotel, when a patron complimented Mrs Hude on the excellence of the “chicken”. Mrs Hude replied “Oh that wasn’t chicken – it was wombat”. Mrs Cracknell also had a vague recollection of Honore who she said had dark hair.
In February 1893, Jeanne died and was buried with Louis Emile and their 3 infant babies, Emile, Eugene and Archille, at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery.
Emile and Jeanne had 4 living children - Honore, Marguerite, Felix & Marianne (twins).
About 1854, they migrated to Victoria, Australia - no shipping records can be found.
There is a story that Louis Emile was given a “remittance” from his family to settle him and his family aboard. The reason they left France is unknown.
On arrival in Australia it is thought that Emile's family camped in a large tent (on or near the Exhibition Building?) in Melbourne.
Louis Emile purchased land in Melbourne but the tent burnt down and destroyed the “deed” kept inside a metal box. It is believed that Louis Emile spent most of his life trying to prove his ownership of this land.
The family moved to the gold mining area of Caledonia Diggings and in 1861, Louis Emile purchased the “Frenchman’s Kingstown” Inn which was changed to “Hotel De France”.
The hotel, in Panton Hill (also known as Pantonville, Kingstown and Caledonia Diggings), was on a site opposite Bakehouse Street, Panton Hill. The Torrens Title system had been introduced so that ownership of land could be established. Louis Emile registered on title C/a 1A in 1863, which approximates to the site of the current Panton Hill Hotel. In 1876, Jeanne Hude registered on title C/a 2, next door to Louis Emile.
In 1882 Honore Hude registered on title CA4B, next to Jeanne. In 1890, Marguerite Borelli registered on title CA 7 & 8 on the corner of Bakehouse Road and in 1892 Jeanne registered on title CA40 on the opposite corner of Bakehouse Road.
Marjorie Smith Motschall wrote a book called “Wild Wood Days At Panton Hill” (Braidwood Press, 1984), which refers M’sieur & Mrs Hude and the hotel, which catered for business and social events and was famous for its good food (French & English).
Louis Emile died the day after the Bastille Day celebrations, in Fitzroy on 15th July 1869 aged 45 years. This was 15 to19 years after arriving in Australia.
Louis Emile’s wife, Jeanne, continued the running of the Hotel De France.
At a Panton Hills reunion in the 1980’s, we spoke with Mrs Cracknell who recalled the lady with the French accent. She remembered a story about a social gathering at the hotel, when a patron complimented Mrs Hude on the excellence of the “chicken”. Mrs Hude replied “Oh that wasn’t chicken – it was wombat”. Mrs Cracknell also had a vague recollection of Honore who she said had dark hair.
In February 1893, Jeanne died and was buried with Louis Emile and their 3 infant babies, Emile, Eugene and Archille, at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery.
Emile and Jeanne had 4 living children - Honore, Marguerite, Felix & Marianne (twins).
Honore Louis Peter Hude
Born
Married Rebecca French in 1876.
Children:
- John Emile (Jack)
- Alfred William (Bill)
- Henry Thomas Hallen
- Harriet Mabel
- Margaret Isobel
A living relative of Rebecca French said that Honore kissed Rebecca and told her she was “pregnant”. They went to Sydney
Honore may have travelled the countryside
Rebecca and Honore’s first son John Emile (Frenchman Jack), was killed in a mine at Broken Hill in 1897 (Rebecca who lived in Melbourne
Honore was ill and taken off the train in Adelaide
Rebecca later moved toRose Bay in Sydney
Rebecca later moved to
Marguerite Hude
born 16/10/1855
married John Baptiste Borelli in 1886.
Their children:
born 16/10/1855
married John Baptiste Borelli in 1886.
Their children:
- Gerome
- Flavie Jeanne
- Louis Emile
- Jules Gerome
Felix Hude
Born 22/8/1860
Married Julie Favarger at Heidelberg in 1884.
Children:
Two of their babies died before the birth of Rose in 1888. Then came Cyril in 1890 and Felix 2nd in 1894.
After Jeanne died they went to the mining town of Broken Hill. Their last child, Charles was born there in 1901. This was the same year that Felix’s died (aged 40 years) and he is buried in Broken Hill in an unmarked grave.
Julie and her four children, Rose, Cyril, Felix 2nd and Charles made the long coach journey back to Melbourne where she ran a 2nd hand shop in Collingwood. Julie died in 1918.
Marianne Hude was Felix’s twin sister. Marianne married James Hatton Miller on 28 May 1885 in Fitzroy. Their children:
Born 22/8/1860
Married Julie Favarger at Heidelberg in 1884.
Children:
- 2 - 5 deceased babies
- Rose Jeanne Mary
- Cyril Emile Francois
- Felix Favarger
- Charles Vivien
Two of their babies died before the birth of Rose in 1888. Then came Cyril in 1890 and Felix 2nd in 1894.
After Jeanne died they went to the mining town of Broken Hill. Their last child, Charles was born there in 1901. This was the same year that Felix’s died (aged 40 years) and he is buried in Broken Hill in an unmarked grave.
Julie and her four children, Rose, Cyril, Felix 2nd and Charles made the long coach journey back to Melbourne where she ran a 2nd hand shop in Collingwood. Julie died in 1918.
Marianne Hude was Felix’s twin sister. Marianne married James Hatton Miller on 28 May 1885 in Fitzroy. Their children:
- Alexander Miller
- Leigh Alexander Miller
- Janet Hatton Miller
- Sarah Ann Hatton Miller
- Marian Hatton Miller
- Ada Hatton Miller
- Henry Wood Miller
- James Hatton Miller
- Flavie Miller
- Agnes Miller
- Elizabeth Ann Sarah Miller
Other information:
Louis Emile was born on 18 March 1824 - Presles France
Jeanne (Couette) was born on 22 April 1823 - Chalinargues
Louis Emile was born on 18 March 1824 - Presles France
Jeanne (Couette) was born on 22 April 1823 - Chalinargues
Louis Emile’s parents were Andre Louis Hude (1800-1871) and Marie Francoise Emilie Bernier (1804-1871)
Andre is described as “landowner” on a certificate.
Andre is described as “landowner” on a certificate.
Jeanne’s Parents were: Jean Couette (1840) and Marguerite Chassaniol (1826)
Julie Favarger (married to Felix) was Swiss.
Her parents were: Charles F Favarger, a teacher and Rose Favarger (nee La Fargue).On various documents (births, deaths and marriages) Louis Emile’s many “occupations” include: painter, hotel keeper, gold prospector, store keeper.Another story handed down was the episode of the missing trunk. This was sent to Louis Emile from relatives in France, but was directed to a Hude family (unrelated), who were living in the Ararat district.
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Her parents were: Charles F Favarger, a teacher and Rose Favarger (nee La Fargue).On various documents (births, deaths and marriages) Louis Emile’s many “occupations” include: painter, hotel keeper, gold prospector, store keeper.Another story handed down was the episode of the missing trunk. This was sent to Louis Emile from relatives in France, but was directed to a Hude family (unrelated), who were living in the Ararat district.
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The Felix line back to France
Antoine (snr) Hude born about 1666, buried 20/3/1749
Jacques Francois Hude born 1/5/1697 St Martin du Tertre. Died 31 October 1764
Louis Hude born 24/8/1727 Bouffemont. Died 7/2/1797 Presles France.
Louis Pierre Hude born 30/12/1758 Bouffemont. Died 14/8/1827 Presles
Andre Louis Hude born 12/1/1800 Presles. Died 11/2/1871 Presles
Louis “Emile” Hude born 18/3/1824 Presles Died 15/7/1869 Fitzroy
Felix Hude born 22/8/1860 Panton Hill . Died 31/8/1901 Broken HillLink to Georges Hude Family History - France
http://gw2.geneanet.org/index.php3?b=gehu
You will see a search box on the left, type "hude", then okay.
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Undated: Hotel De France
Panton Hill, Victoria
Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service.
Original pictures held at Eltham Library.
"To Panton Hill, therefore, went my young, and one may be sure, innocent Irish grandmother to the Hude’s Hotel. She was perhaps more fortunate than some. Her employers were extremely kind to her, they became firm friends and she was given her wedding breakfast at the hotel. Of great interest to my mother was another Frenchman who lived at the hotel. Evidently a figure to capture the imagination was Monsieur Borelli. Jean Baptiste Borelli, my mother would roll off his name, was a French aristocrat from the Chateau Borelli near Marseilles. The story was that he could never return to France. Some said that he was a deserter from the French army; some maintained the reasons were more complex, but return he never did. Neither did he face the necessity of having to work in Australia, receiving sufficient for his needs from France and leading a gentleman’s life in Panton Hill. He eventually married Marguerite Hude, the attractive daughter of the hoteliers. They had children. I later met a Frenchwoman who knew a hostess on Air France whose name was Borelli. She may have been his great grand-daughter".
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