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Winifred Gertrude DuBois was born in Gordes, Provence, France, in a charming stone farmhouse. Winifred's arrival was a shock to both of her parents, though her mother welcomed the surprise gleefully. Johannes DuBois, her father, was less than thrilled about little Winnie's birth, but was charmed by the bebe as the first few months went by.
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Lynetta's birth was planned and expected, this time Magdalena and Johannes prepared for everything. Everything except the 2 week early birth of Lynetta, is much more difficult than the first. Magdalena and little Etta miraculously survived the long and strenuous labor, but Lynetta was sickly.