Nicole (Gallant) Gallant Nunes

Descendant of First Nations Christine Aubois.

Descendant of First Nations Germain Doucet.

Nicole (Gallant) Gallant Nunes is a descendant of an Acadian

Biography

Nicole Gallant was born on 28 March 1984 in Danvers, Massachusetts to Michael Gallant and Delores (DeVito) Gallant.

Nicole married Derek Nunes on 28 March 2009 in Danvers, Massachusetts.

Nicole is a professional genealogist based in northeastern Massachusetts with over 20 years of experience specializing in Acadian, French-Canadian, and early New England ancestry.

I’ve had my own genealogy business, Treasured Trees Genealogy Services, for several years now, and I’ve gotten to help hundreds of clients with a wide range of genealogical research projects which has been so much fun.

I also volunteer at local historical societies and research centers, educating the public on a variety of genealogical research topics.

I’ve published several extensive research projects focused on Acadian and French-Canadian history in the last few years. Those publications are available for free on my blog: ^[1] and include:

1. The Possible Origins of the Acadian Michel Haché dit Gallant and the Ongoing DNA Analysis of Haché/Gallant Descendants Today, published in April 2022, documents the verified facts of the life of Michel Haché dit Gallant, the progenitor of all known Haché–Gallant descendants. Because Michel’s origins remain unknown and have long been the subject of speculative and often unsupported theories, this research prioritizes original archival documents and reliable primary sources to accurately reconstruct his life in Acadia. In addition to documentary research, the study explores Michel’s possible origins through the DNA analysis of hundreds of Haché/Gallant descendants, collected and evaluated by Nicole over several years. By combining traditional genealogical methods with genetic evidence, the project offers new insights while clearly distinguishing established facts from hypotheses. This article has also been published in Je Me Souviens, a publication of the American French Genealogical Society. Volume 45, Number 3. July-September 2022 edition and Le Forum, publication of The Franco-American Center, University of Maine. Volume 44, #2, Summer/ Été 2022. pgs 31-46.
2. The Filles du Roi Informational and Statistical Project, published on September 7th, 2024, documents the lives of all 765 Filles du Roi (King’s Daughters) who arrived in New France between 1663 and 1673, contributing significantly to the colony’s rapid population growth. This project compiles comprehensive data for each woman, including place of origin; arrival date and ship; age at arrival or marriage; number of marriages and spouses’ names; marriage year(s); total number of children born; numbers of children who died before age 18 or after age 18 without marrying; age at death; noble ancestry; literacy; personal dowry and royal dowry amounts; parental status or widowhood prior to departure from France; residence at the Salpêtrière; mitochondrial DNA haplogroup (when known); and other notable biographical details. This project has also been hosted by the American-Canadian Genealogical Society of Manchester, NH in their Member's Only section
3. The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Project, started in September 2024, seeks to identify and memorialize all Acadians who died as a result of the Acadian Expulsion. Part 1, published on December 13th, 2024, listed 2,408 individuals. Part 2, published on June 13th, 2025, expanded the total to 4,936 named individuals. The final installment, Part 3, was published 1 May 2026 with 5,545 names. Each entry includes the individual’s name; birth year and location; last known place of residence in Acadia prior to deportation; death date and location; age at death; and an extensive notes section detailing related family losses and other relevant information for each person. Accompanying Part 1 of the Memorial List is a 2-hour recorded Zoom meeting from October 2024 featuring Nicole Gallant-Nunes and several Acadian cousins discussing the impact of the Acadian expulsion within our own family trees and as a collective within Acadian culture: ^[2]
4. Lecture The History of the Acadians: Through Tranquility, Turmoil and Tenacity by Nicole Gallant-Nunes, Professional Genealogist, published 22 Jan 2026 to YouTube: ^[3]

I've also been a presenter and expert guest speaker on various platforms such as podcasts and YouTube videos available for free here:

1. The Love Vox Podcast - Episode 4: Unraveling Ancestral Threads – A Genealogist’s Perspective on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 – Featured guest Nicole Gallant-Nunes, Professional Genealogist, 1 October 2024. Link to podcast episode on Spotify: ^[4]
2. The Acadians Then and Now with Nicole Gallant-Nunes hosted by Dr. Gary Girod of The French History Podcast, December 12, 2025: ^[5]
3. The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Project with Nicole Gallant-Nunes, Episode 116, hosted by Jesse Martineau of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast, recorded Jan 2026, aired 12 May 2026: ^[6]
4. More to come

I also help the Acadians Project on WikiTree.com, which is a fantastic team made up of a group of volunteer genealogists, historians, academics and genealogy-enthusiasts, and we manage all of the early Acadian profiles to make sure they all have accurate and well-documented sources attached to each profile to aid in research. I was honored with WikiTree's Member of the Week for December 30th, 2024. Interview available here: ^[7]

I’m also an Admin for several Acadian and French-Canadian genealogy groups on Facebook, helping to provide guidance and research support to others.

Sources

1. ↑ Nicole Gallant-Nunes Blogger
2. ↑ The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Project, Part 1, Acadian cousin discussion, December 2024
3. ↑ The History of the Acadians: Through Tranquility, Turmoil and Tenacity by Nicole Gallant-Nunes, Professional Genealogist
4. ↑ The Love Vox Podcast - Episode 4: Unraveling Ancestral Threads – A Genealogist’s Perspective on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 – Featured guest Nicole Gallant-Nunes, Professional Genealogist
5. ↑ The French History Podcast - The Acadians Then and Now with Nicole Gallant-Nunes
6. ↑ The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Project with Nicole Gallant-Nunes, Episode 116, hosted by Jesse Martineau of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
7. ↑ Nicole Gallant-Nunes WikITree's Member of the Week for December 30th, 2024

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