Friday, October 9, 2009

Pascal Normart- my Great-Great Grandfather

My Great-Great Grandfather-Pascal Normart was the 8th and youngest child of Markar and Yakood Yanikian.He was born October 1, 1858. He along with his brothers ran a variety store in Armenia called Yanikian Freres.  He came to the United States in 1888 to join his brother Maderos. He married Verkina (Virginia) Kurkjian Feb. 2,1880. Her father died when she was young and her mother re-married to Andrew Antony who was the Consul from Italy for Ezeroom. They were well to do and well educated. When they immigrated to America they brought much jewelry and fine clothing but her family had to sell most of it to help support the family. Pascal and Verkina had 6 children including my great grandfather Onig Normart. Two of the children died early. Pascal's 5th child, Lily was believed to be the first Armenian child born in Fresno, Calif. Pascal became a citizen three years later. He was a farmer, buying a 60 acre farm and raised Alfafa. He loved politics and a good debate. Pascal died June 27th 1864.

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