Son of Pierre Germain, National Gendarme professional, and Marie Anne Logre married. Later on, he adopted the very French-sounding name of Gaston, certainly because for a Frenchman, the surname Germain created too many problems and confusion. The Name Gaston was retained by the following generations as their surname.
Gaston, the son of Pierre Germain, a National Gendarme professional, and Marie Anne Logre married later on. He adopted the surname Gaston, likely because it sounded more French and would avoid confusion with his original surname among fellow countrymen. This name was retained by his family for generations.