Footnotes (2022 postings)

Mathurine’s Sorrow (9 Dec 2022)

1 Thomas John Laforest, Our French-Canadian Ancestors, unknown page.

2 Archives départementales de Charente-Maritime Cote : Ms 253,  Col. Communale, Paroisse Ste-Marguerite,  B 1620-1639, P.185 http://www.archivesdepartementales76.net/ ; Digital image Migrations.fr (http://www.migrations.fr/ACTES_BAPTEMES_FilleaMARIER/Baptemes_fille_a_marier.htm#l : accessed 10 Oct 2022).

3 Internet http://www.apointinhistory.net/filles-a-marier.php   Les Filles à marier…Marriageable women

4 Demographic History of Quebec, (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographic_history_of_Quebec : accessed 11 Oct 2022).

5 Digital image Migrations.fr (http://www.migrations.fr/FILLE_A_MARIER/FILLEAMARIER.htm : accessed 10 Oct 2022).

6 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #732 (Famille), Family of Gabriel Rouleau Sansoucy and Mathurine Leroux Rousee Roux, marriage 16 Aug 1652.

7 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #732 (Famille), Family of Gabriel Rouleau Sansoucy and Mathurine Leroux Rousee Roux.

8 Ibid (7)

9 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH Burial for Jean Rouleau, 28 Aug 1656.

10 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH Burial for Louise Rouleau, 28 Aug 1656.

11 Ibid (7)

12 Ibid (7)

13 Ibid (7)

14 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH Burial for Gabriel Rouleau, 23 Feb 1673.

15 Ibid (7)

16 Ibid (7)

17 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #4248 (Couple), Family of Martin Mercier and Mathurine Leroux Roux, marriage 5 Feb 1674.

18 Pierre J. Gagne, Before the King’s Daughters: The Filles À Marier, 1634-1662 (Canada, Quintin Publications, 2002), p 204.

19 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #4248 (Couple), Family of Martin Mercier and Mathurine Leroux Roux.

20 Ibid (19)

21 Ibid (19)

22 Ibid (19)

23 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH Burial for Martin Messier [Mercier], 27 Jul 1699.

24 Bertrand Desjardins, “Demographic Aspects of the 1702-1703 Smallpox Epidemic in the St-lawrence Valley,” 1996, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; p 60.

25 Bertrand Desjardins, “Demographic Aspects of the 1702-1703 Smallpox Epidemic in the St-lawrence Valley,” 1996, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; p 51.

26 Bertrand Desjardins, “Demographic Aspects of the 1702-1703 Smallpox Epidemic in the St-lawrence Valley,” 1996, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; p 63.

27 Ibid (25)

28 Ibid (25)

29 Bertrand Desjardins, “Demographic Aspects of the 1702-1703 Smallpox Epidemic in the St-lawrence Valley,” 1996, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; p 53.

30 Ibid (25)

31 Bertrand Desjardins, “Demographic Aspects of the 1702-1703 Smallpox Epidemic in the St-lawrence Valley,” 1996, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; p 64.

32 Ibid (7)

33 Ibid (7)

34 Ibid (7)

35 Ibid (7)

36 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #5980 (Couple), Family of Peirre Dussault Lafleur & Marie Rouleau.

37 Ibid (36)

38 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #6051 (Couple), Family of Guillaume Rouleau & Catherine Dufresne.

39 Ibid (31)

40 Ibid (36)

41 Ibid (38)

42 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #4749 (Couple), Family of Jean Houde Houle & Anne Rouleau.

43 Saint-Famille, Ile d’Orleans, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Mathurine Roux, 3 Feb 1708.; digital image, database with images, genealogiequebec.com (https://www.genealogiequebec.com/Membership/LAFRANCE/acte/35775 : accessed 11 Oct 2022).

44 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH Burial for Mathurine Roux [LeRoux], 3 Feb 1708.


Pierre Baillargeon & Marie Theotiste Delisle (2 Dec 2022)

1 Saint-Cuthbert, d”Autray, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Pierre Baillargeon, 6 August 1788.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99Q-SP21?i=52&wc=HCFN-HZ9%3A19637301%2C19637302%2C19637303&cc=1321742 : accessed 21 Sep 2022), image 53 of 712.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

2 Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Marie Theotiste Delisle, 25 June 1800.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-Q3Z?i=107&wc=HCMR-T38%3A19969701%2C19969702%2C20388201&cc=1321742 : accessed 21 Sep 2022), image 108 of 725.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

3 Saint-Cuthbert, d’Autray, Quebec, Canada, marriage record for Pierre Baillargeon and Theotiste Delisle, 8 October 1821.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-SSBX?i=463&wc=HCMR-K68%3A19637301%2C19637302%2C20161001&cc=1321742 : accessed 21 Sep 2022), image 464 of 650.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

4 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #142846 (couple), Family of Pierre Baillargeon Bocage and Theotiste Delisle.

5 Saint-Barthelemy (Berthier), Quebec, Canada, burial record for Pierre Baillargeon, 5 August 1839.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99Q-SW6W?i=320&wc=HC5W-SP8%3A19006201%2C19006202%2C19466901&cc=1321742 : accessed 21 Sep 2022), image 321 of 475.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

6 Saint-Barthelemy (Berthier), Quebec, Canada, marriage record for Jean Baptiste Allard and Theotiste Delisle, 17 November 1840.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-S7DB?i=339&wc=HC5W-SP8%3A19006201%2C19006202%2C19466901&cc=1321742 : accessed 21 Sep 2022), image 340 of 475.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

7 Saint-Barthelemy (Berthier), Quebec, Canada, burial record for Theotiste Delisle, 21 July 1848.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99Q-SGKV?i=50&wc=HCHQ-829%3A19006201%2C19006202%2C19006203&cc=1321742 : accessed 21 Sep 2022), image 51 of 716.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.


Hail to the King (25 Nov 2022)

Sources:

“Marcotte,” digital image at Marcotte.com (https://michaelmarcotte.com/Charlemagne_couvent.htm : accessed 12 Sep 2022).

Adam Rutherford, “You’re Descended from Royalty and So Is Everybody Else,” digital image at Natil.us (https://nautil.us/youre-descended-from-royalty-and-so-is-everybody-else-236939/ : accessed 12 Sep 2022).

Geni.com

“Le Neuf Family Research,” digital database at habitant.org (http://habitant.org/leneuf/index.htm : accessed 12 Sep 2022).

Pictures of ancestors from https://www.wikipedia.org/ .


George Hus Lemoine & Marie Felicite Gautron dite Larochelle (11 Nov 2022)

1 Saint-Pierre-de-Sorel, Richelieu, Quebec, baptism record for George Hus Lemoine, 18 February 1805.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99Q-QHTL?i=39&wc=HCY1-GP8%3A22381401%2C22381402%2C23238501&cc=1321742 : accessed 17 Sep 2022), image 40 of 722.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

2 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Marie Felicite Gautron dite Larochelle, 7 May 1805.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G993-ZFS?i=544&wc=HZMD-C68%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22129001&cc=1321742 : accessed 17 Sep 2022), image 545 of 710.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

3 Saint-Pierre-de-Sorel, Richelieu, Quebec, marriage record for George Lemoine and Marie Gautron, 3 June 1823.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99Q-QC76?i=552&wc=HCY1-GP8%3A22381401%2C22381402%2C23238501&cc=1321742 : accessed 17 Sep 2022), image 553 of 722.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

4 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #147590 (union), Family of George Paul Hus Lemoine and Marie Gautron Larochelle.

5 Saint-Robert, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, marriage record for Louis St-Michel and Marie Lemoine, 17 Nov 1868.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99Q-Q9Q3-Z?i=285&wc=HC49-T38%3A22597301%2C22597302%2C13642603&cc=1321742 : accessed 17 Sep 2022), image 286 of 451.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

6 Saint-Robert, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for George Lemoine, 22 June 1885.; digital image, database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99S-6S6S?i=298&wc=HCNT-BZ9%3A22597301%2C22597302%2C13625503&cc=1321742 : accessed 17 Sep 2022), image 299 of 807.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

7 Ibid

8 Ancestry.com George Lemoine LifeStory map.


Mary Theresa Vadnais, John Emil Extrand & Family (4 Nov 2022)

1 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114357616/mary-theresa-extrand: accessed 11 August 2022), memorial page for Mary Theresa Vadnais Extrand (28 Nov 1858–8 Jul 1911), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114357616, citing Union Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Bob Rowe (contributor 46904930).

2 State Census, 1875, Minnesota, Anoka Co., Centerville, p 121 [handwritten], lines 23-27, Francis [Francois] Vadnais.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_4-0101?pId=3888616 : accessed 11 Aug 2022).; Roll MNSC_4, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

3 1875 Minnesota State Census, Ramsey Co., population schedule, White Bear village, p 1190 [handwritten], line 24, Maria Vadies [Mary Vadnais].; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-62GS-NQ3?i=4&wc=M6PG-FN5%3A66669301%2C66810801&cc=1503053 : accessed 11 Aug 2022), image 5 of 10.; State Library and Records Service, St. Paul.

4 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” #272, John E. Exstrand [Extrand], Mary Vadnais, license dated 11 September 1875.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-LB6J-N86?i=312&cc=1803974 : accessed 11 August 2022), image 313 of 822.

5 “Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), Henry Franklin Extrand, 21 Jun 1876.

6 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line], Charles William Extrand, 24 Mar 1878.; digital image Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/10683566:60901?ssrc=pt&tid=76295071&pid=330114478990 : accessed 11 Aug 2022).  Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.

7 “Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), Mary Matilda [Mathilda] Extrand, 25 Nov 1879.

8 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1880, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 024; p 471A [stamped], dwelling 124, family 128, line 21, John Extrand.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6742/images/4241842-00359?pId=48088316 : accessed 11 Aug 2022), page 17 of 23, citing NARA microfilm publication T9_631.  FHL roll #1254631.

9 “Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), Emily L. Extrand, 21 Aug 1882.

10 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103236592/mabel-ann-collison: accessed 11 August 2022), memorial page for Mabel Ann Extrand Collison (29 Jan 1886–30 Jul 1933), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103236592, citing Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Mookie (contributor 47515129).

11 1885 Minnesota State Census, Ramsey Co., population schedule, White Bear village, p 15 [handwritten], line 31, John Extrand.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_37-0305?pId=152348 : accessed 11 Aug 2022), image 36 of 64.; Microfilm MNSC_37, State Library and Records Service, St. Paul.

12 “Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), Jennie C. Extrand, 23 Mar 1887.

13 1895 Minnesota State Census, Ramsey Co., population schedule, White Bear, p 18 [handwritten], line 7, John Extrand.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-XW19-8XC?i=17&wc=M6GC-TNG%3A65687401%2C66122601&cc=150303 : accessed 11 Aug 2022), image 18 of 27.; State Library and Records Service, St. Paul.

14 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1890 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1890), p 558.

15 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Lake Village, Enumeration District (ED) 0155; p 10 [handwritten], dwelling 179, family 182, line 33, John T. [E.] Extrand.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00534?pId=27037778 : accessed 11 Aug 2022), page 19 of 26, citing NARA microfilm publication T623_786.  FHL roll #1240786.

16 Memorial card for Henry F. Extrand manufactured by The Ideal Memorial Card Co., Bluffton, Ohio.

17 Unknown author, no title, White Bear Life, Vol VII, #26, (Friday, October 10, 1902): p 5, col 2.

18 Unknown author, “Shot Himself This Morning,” White Bear Life, Vol VII, #25, (Friday, October 3, 1902): p 1, col 1.

19 1905 Minnesota State Census, Ramsey Co., population schedule, White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 51, p ?, line 6, John E. Extrand.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_144-0291?pId=3340205 : accessed 11 Aug 2022), image 202 of 237.; State Library and Records Service, St. Paul.

20 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” #54, Charles William Extrand, Augusta K. Patterson, license dated 2 April 1900, certificate of marriage dated 3 April 1900.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9BG-Z1CN?cc=1803974&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQ2Z5-39LS : accessed 11 August 2022), image 844 of 4110.

21 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” #76, William Louis Goesch, Emily Louise Extrand, license dated 12 June 1907, certificate of marriage dated 12 June 1907.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9BG-Y9C7-Z?cc=1803974 : accessed 11 August 2022), image 818 of 4026.

22 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” #312, Charles P. Collison, Mabel Ann Extrand, license dated 23 June 1908, certificate of marriage dated 24 June 1908.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-8B6F-2D4?i=773&cc=1803974 : accessed 11 August 2022), image 774 of 800.

23 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” #616, Albert J. F. Goesch, Jennie C. Extrand, license dated 10 November 1909, certificate of marriage dated 10 November 1909.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9BG-Y9PM-V?cc=1803974 : accessed 11 August 2022), image 1521 of 3573.

24 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” #616, Fred Marion Ferrell, Mary Mathilda Extrand, license dated 8 June 1912, certificate of marriage dated 8 June 1912.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-LBD2-577?i=402&cc=1803974 : accessed 11 August 2022), image 403 of 753.

25 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0163; p 6B [handwritten & stamped], dwelling 128, family 130, line 85, John E. Eftrand [Extrand].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330244-01064?pId=146032547 : accessed 11 Aug 2022), page 12 of 31, citing NARA microfilm publication T624_720.  FHL roll #1374733.

26 Unknown author, “Passed to Rest,” White Bear Press, Vol XXXIII, #16, (Thursday, July 5, 1928): p 1, col 4.

27 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #21153, Mary T. Extrand, 8 Jul 1911.

28 Unknown author, “Our Men of Affairs,” White Bear Press, Vol XIX, #50, (Thursday, March 11, 1915): p 1, col 2.

29 Unknown author, “Married Extrand-Erhardt,” White Bear Press, Vol XXIV, #12, (Thursday, June 19, 1919): p 1, col 1.

30 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 152; p 5B [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 121, family 123, line 72, John E. Extrand.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4312204-00551?pId=47875184 : accessed 15 Aug 2022), page 10 of 41, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_856, record group 29.

31 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1930, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0178; p 24B [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 559, family 568, line 75, John E. Extrand.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4610068_00313?pId=78586622 : accessed 15 Aug 2022), page 48 of 53, citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1114, FHL microfilm: 2340849.

32 Unknown author, “J. E. Extrand Joins the great majority,” White Bear Press, Vol XXXVI, #45, (Friday, January 22, 1932).


Jean Baptiste Desrosiers and Marie Luce Cournoyer (28 Oct 2022)

1 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Jean Baptiste Deguire [Desrosiers], 20 June 1817.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-ZQ9X?i=198&wc=HCKC-ZNL%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22474001&cc=1321742 : accessed 23 Aug 2022), image 199 of 616.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

2 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Marie Luce Cournoyer, 26 November 1821.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-Z3LV?i=319&wc=HCKC-ZNL%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22474001&cc=1321742 : accessed 23 Aug 2022), image 320 of 616.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

3 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, marriage record for J. Bte Deguire dit Derosier and Luce Cournoyer, 31 August 1841.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-Z3JT?i=544&wc=HZ9K-RM9%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22777501&cc=1321742 : accessed 24 Aug 2022), image 545 of 702.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

4 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Jean Baptiste Desrosiers [Derosier], 14 December 1842.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_20400396?pId=97685 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 47 of 52.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

5 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Marie Luce Desrosier, 22 November 1844.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G993-Z74P?i=686&wc=HZ9K-RM9%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22777501&cc=1321742 : accessed 24 Aug 2022), image 687 of 702.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

6 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Marie Mathilde Desrosiers, 1 November 1846.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-ZQY4?i=61&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 24 Aug 2022), image 62 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

7 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Joseph Deguire, 26 February 1849.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-ZQ2F?i=130&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 24 Aug 2022), image 131 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

8 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Marguerite Deguire, 8 May 1851.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G993-ZQWL?i=189&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 24 Aug 2022), image 190 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

9 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Marie Delia Deguire, 27 August 1855.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L993-Z3LX?i=295&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 24 Aug 2022), image 296 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

10 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Marcel Deguire, 25 May 1858.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-Z3G4?i=381&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 24 Aug 2022), image 382 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

11 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Luce Cournoyer, 14 June 1858.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L993-Z3FK?i=383&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 24 Aug 2022), image 384 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

12 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Marcelle Desrosiers, 14 February 1859.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-Z3PH?i=397&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 24 Aug 2022), image 398 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

13 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Jean Baptiste Desrosiers, 29 March 1865.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L993-ZQWX?i=547&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 24 Aug 2022), image 548 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

14 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, marriage record for Jean Baptiste Desrosiers [Derosier] and Rose De Lima Pettier [Peltier], 10 September 1864.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_20401129?pId=14367588 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 20 of 33.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

15 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, marriage record for Frederic I. Demers and M. Deguire Desrosiers, 27 February 1865.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-ZQJL?i=546&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 17 July 2022), image 547 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.


Jean Francois Lienard Durbois & Marie Paule Ouripehenemich (21 Oct 2022)

1 Unknown artist, Abenaki Couple (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abenaki#/media/File:Abenakis.jpg : accessed 28 Jul 2022), Courtesy of the City of Montreal Records Management and Archives, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

2 Unknown, Wohngebiet Westlicheabenaki (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wohngebiet_Westlicheabenaki.png : accessed 28 Jul 2022).

3 Gaetan Morin, Confirmation #403841 (2 July 1682), #30 Paule Ouripehenemis.

4 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #5089 (couple), Family of Jean Francois Leonard Durbois Lienard and Marie Paule Ouripehenemich.

5 John Gibson, An authentic plan of the River St. Lawrence from Sillery to the Falls of Montmorency (1759?).; digital image, (https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3454q.ct007497 : accessed 28 Jul 2022), Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C..

6 Jette Index, Jean-Francois Lienard dit Durbois, p 735, Ancestry.com. Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890 [database on-line].


Leda D. Derosier & Relationships (30 Sep 2022)

1 “Death, Record Index, 1870-1919, Centerville, Anoka County, Minnesota,” p. 100, line 24, Mary Derosier, 25 Nov 1882.;  database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5Q2-BQ9?cc=1920099&wc=3XSV-JWT%3A212868401%2C212868402 : accessed 16 Jul 2022), image 43 of 762; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.

2 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Carlton County, Red Clover Township, Enumeration District (ED) 0047, p 313A [stamped], dwelling 49, family 49, line 2, John B. Derosier [Jean Baptiste].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120255_00926?pId=26135938  : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 5 of 8, citing NARA microfilm publication T623_758, FHL roll #1240758.

3 State Census, 1895, Minnesota, Ramsey County, White Bear, p 20 [handwritten], line 8, Leda Derosier.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/MNV290_84-0098?pId=850189 : accessed 16 Jul 2022), image 20 of 193, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

4 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey County, White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0155, p 256A [stamped], dwelling 20, family 26, lines 31-36, Rose Desrosiers [Rose Delima Derosier].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00518?pId=27037001 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 3 of 26, citing NARA microfilm publication T623_786, FHL roll #1240786.

5 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1900 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. Pub., 1900), p 484.

6 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1901 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. Pub., 1901), p 478.

7 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1902 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. Pub., 1902), p 500.; St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1903 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. Pub., 1903), p 509. St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1904 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. Pub., 1904), p 509.; St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1905 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. Pub., 1905), p 515.; St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1906 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. Pub., 1906), p 555.; St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1907 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. Pub., 1907), p 572.  

8  Unknown author, “Marriage Licenses issued,” Lancaster Teller, Lancaster, Wisconsin (Thursday,26 Mar 1908): p 10, col 6.

9 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards Fourth Registration) for the State of Minnesota, 1942, Serial No. 881, Joseph J. DeMers.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1002/images/44480_02_00002-00297?pId=17392054 : accessed 16 Jul 2022), images 298 & 299 of 2083.

10 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1880, Wisconsin, Barron County, Stanford, Enumeration District (ED) 191, p 10 [handwritten], dwelling 66, family 75, lines 25-30, Frederick I. DeMars [Frederic I. DeMers].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6742/images/4244702-00232?pId=46042138 : accessed 17 Jul 2022), image 10 of 20, citing NARA microfilm publication T627_4457, FHL roll #5461168.

11 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, marriage record for Frederic I. Demers, 27 February 1865.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-ZQJL?i=546&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 17 July 2022), image 547 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

12 History of Barron County Wisconsin (Minneapolis, Minnesota, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922), p 195.; digital image, google.com (https://www.google.com/books/edition/History_of_Barron_County_Wisconsin/0dk4AQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=demers : accessed 17 Jul 2022).

13 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Marie Mathilde Desrosiers, 1 October 1846.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-ZQY4?i=61&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 17 Jul 2022), image 62 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

14 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Jean Baptiste Desrosiers [Derosier], 14 December 1842.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_20400396?pId=97685 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 47 of 52.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

15 Definition of  Consanguinity: digital image, Wikipedia.org (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consanguinity : accessed 17 Jul 2022).

16 Laws of Wisconsin, 1909 (Unknown publishing information), p 357, Chp. 323, “Section 2330”.; digital image, Wisconsin.gov (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/1909/related/acts/323.pdf : accessed 17 July 2022).

17 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Montana, Yellowstone County, School District 43, Enumeration District (ED) 177, p 9A [stamped & handwritten], dwelling 173, family 176, lines 33-36, Joseph J. DeMers.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4313246-01091?pId=17904120 : accessed 17 Jul 2022), image 3 of 4, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_978.

18 Unknown author, “Dr. J. J. DeMers Office building,” The Billings Gazette (18 September 2014).; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-P3N7-V98R-Z?cc=3535182&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3A6ZKV-W8C1 : accessed 17 Jul 2022).

19 Larry Mayer, “Dr. DeMers,” The Billings Gazette (7 March 1969).; digital image, BillingsGazette.com (https://billingsgazette.com/news/local/dr-demers-office-building/image_cc5362d2-c49f-5f69-82f1-7a2468579b98.html : accessed 17 Jul 2022).

20 Unknown author, “Huntley Matron Dies of Cancer,” The Billings Gazette (19 January 1957), #262, p 2, col 3.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/51110/images/News-MO-BI_GA.1957_01_19-0002?pId=501795842 : accessed 17 Jul 2022), image 2 of 14.

21 Unknown author, “Dr. J. J. DeMers,” The Billings Gazette (7 March 1969).; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-P3N7-V98R-Z?cc=3535182&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3A6ZKV-W8C1 : accessed 17 Jul 2022).

22 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80425437/mary-leda-demers : accessed 17 July 2022), memorial page for Mary Leda De Rosier DeMers (25 Nov 1882–18 Jan 1957), Find a Grave Memorial ID 80425437, citing Vashon Island Cemetery, Vashon, King County, Washington, USA ; Maintained by RobMinteer57 (contributor 47389024).


Sophia Louise Peltier, Norman Bazille and family (23 Sep 2022)

1 Unknown author, family papers,  Sophia Peltier, birth, 27 May 1858, White Bear Township, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

2 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, Sophie Pelletier [Sophia Peltier] baptism, May 28, 1858.

3 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110788559/norman-bazille: accessed 29 August 2022), memorial page for Norman Bazille (8 Jun 1855–27 Mar 1913), Find a Grave Memorial ID 110788559, citing Saint Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by KWH (contributor 48123018).

4 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” #272, Norman Bazille, Sophia Peltier, license dated 18 October 1875, p 384.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-LB6N-RS2?i=107&cc=1803974 : accessed 29 August 2022), image 108 of 808.

5 Unknown author, “Norman Bazille, Another Old Settler Passes Away,” White Bear Press, Vol XIX, #1, (Friday, April 4, 1913): p 1, col 1.

6 Unknown author, “First Frame House, St. Paul Dispatch (Unknown date).

7 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113061993/charles-bazille: accessed 29 August 2022), memorial page for Charles Bazille (1812–1878), Find a Grave Memorial ID 113061993, citing Calvary Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by KWH (contributor 48123018).

8 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Lake Village, Enumeration District (ED) 0155; p 7B [handwritten & stamped], dwelling 132, family 135, line 97, Clara S. Bazille.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00529?pId=27037567 : accessed 29 Aug 2022), page 14 of 26, citing NARA microfilm publication T623_786.  FHL roll #1240786.

9 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1880, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 024; p 17 [handwritten], dwelling 121, family 125, line 6, Norman Lamphron [Lampron].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6742/images/4241842-00359?pId=24319533 : accessed 29 Aug 2022), page 17 of 23, citing NARA microfilm publication T9_631.  FHL roll #1254631.

10 1885 Minnesota State Census, Ramsey Co., population schedule, White Bear village, p 1 [handwritten], line 15, Norman Bazille.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_37-0298?pId=5186641 : accessed 29 Aug 2022), image 29 of 64.; Microfilm MNSC_37, State Library and Records Service, St. Paul.

11 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40404596/john-william-bazille: accessed 29 August 2022), memorial page for John William Bazille (8 Nov 1879–1937), Find a Grave Memorial ID 40404596, citing Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, Ritzville, Adams County, Washington, USA; Maintained by Scott Bolliger (contributor 49600767).

12 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #029516, Fred Eugene Bazille [Alfred], 3 Jul 1882.

13 “Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983,” line 15, Marie Emma Bazille, 30 September 1884.; Database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G53B-FQN?wc=3XSV-822%3A212887301%2C212884402&cc=1920099 : accessed 29 Aug 2022, image 1 of 2; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.

14 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/341014/harry-frank-bazille: accessed 29 August 2022), memorial page for (Francis Henry) Harry Frank Bazille (10 Aug 1886–10 Jan 1948), Find a Grave Memorial ID 341014, citing Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Bill Hart (contributor 47578214).

15 “Baptism Register 1881-1908,” p 42, 27 November 1887, Jacobum (Jacob) Norman Bazille, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

16 “Baptism Register 1881-1908,” p 51, 14 April 1889, Gualterum (Walter) Harrison Bazille, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.16 “Baptism Register 1881-1908,” p 63, 10 July 1890, Marium Gerty Bazille, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

17 “Baptism Register 1881-1908,” p 63, 10 July 1890, Marium Gerty Bazille, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

18 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/341013/david-joseph-bazille: accessed 29 August 2022), memorial page for David Joseph Bazille (12 Aug 1892–12 Feb 1948), Find a Grave Memorial ID 341013, citing Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Bill Hart (contributor 47578214).

19 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154118483/lillian-m-graff: accessed 29 August 2022), memorial page for Lillian M. Bazille Graff (14 Oct 1894–1 Sep 1957), Find a Grave Memorial ID 154118483, citing Saint Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by KWH (contributor 48123018).

20 “Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), Jesse James Bazille 15 Sep 1895.; FHL film #1314528.

21 Unknown author, “A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bazille…,” White Bear Press, (Saturday, February 4, 1888).

22 1895 Minnesota State Census, Ramsey Co., population schedule, White Bear, p 8 [handwritten], line 13, Norman Bazille.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-XW19-HTY?i=7&wc=M6GC-TNG%3A65687401%2C66122601&cc=1503031 : accessed 29 Aug 2022), image 8 of 37.; State Library and Records Service, St. Paul.

23 “Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983,” p 223 [stamped], line 2, Bazille [Gertrude Francis Bazille], 18 May 1899.; Database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-95MB-ZVR?i=3&wc=3XSV-C6F%3A212887301%2C212888701&cc=1920099 : accessed 29 Aug 2022, image 4 of 124; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.

24 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0155; p 7B [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 132, family 135, line 95, Norman Bazille.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00529?pId=27037565 : accessed 29 Aug 2022), page 14 of 26, citing NARA microfilm publication
T624_720.  FHL roll #1240786.

25U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007,” Jesse J. Bazille, SS#701053929, death date 14 Nov 1994.

26 Unknown author, “Norman Bazille, Another Old Settler Passes Away,” White Bear Press, Vol XIX, #1, (Friday, April 4, 1913): p 1, col 1.

27 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110788559/norman-bazille: accessed 29 August 2022), memorial page for Norman Bazille (8 Jun 1855–27 Mar 1913), Find a Grave Memorial ID 110788559, citing Saint Mary of the Lake Cemete ry, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by KWH (contributor 48123018).

28 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 152; p 14B [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 333, family 341, line 68, Sophia Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4312204-00569?pId=47876070 : accessed 29 Aug 2022), page 28 of 41, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_856, record group 29.

29  Unknown author, “Mrs. Norman Bazille,” White Bear Press, Vol XXXIII, #25, (Thursday, September 6, 1928): p 2, col 2.

30 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota), #21212, Sophia Louisa Peltier, 4 September 1928.

31 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154118353/sophia-bazille: accessed 28 August 2022), memorial page for Sophia Bazille (1858–1928), Find a Grave Memorial ID 154118353, citing Saint Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by KWH (contributor 48123018).


Charles Peltier Update (16 Sep 2022)

1 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for Rosalie Peltier, no. 36, 24 June 1824. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99S-63GL?i=440&wc=HZ92-HZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23229101&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 441 of 687.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

2 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for Sophie Peltier, no. 8, 20 February 1827. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899S-635H?i=480&wc=HZ92-HZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23229101&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 481 of 687.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

3 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for Henriette Pelletier, no. 3, 24 January 1829. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99S-63RB?i=518&wc=HZ92-HZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23229101&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 519 of 687.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

4 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for Marie Adeline Pelletier, no. 8, 8 March 1832. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99S-63RB?i=518&wc=HZ92-HZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23229101&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 595 of 687.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

5 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption County, Quebec, baptism record for Remesille Pelletier, no. 33, 22 August 1833. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99S-6Q3G?i=623&wc=HZ92-HZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23229101&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 624 of 687.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

6 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for Leon Pelletier, no. 6, 22 February 1835. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99S-6Q3Q?i=654&wc=HZ92-HZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23229101&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 655 of 687.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

7 Saint-Antoine, Lavaltrie, Quebec, baptism record for Rose Delima Peltier, no. 33, 16 July 1836. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99S-XJTN?i=100&wc=HCWY-T38%3A15317301%2C14337002%2C16351902&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 101 of 627.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

8 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for Sin Peltier, no. 9, 17 April 1838. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99S-63H5?i=39&wc=HCQJ-BZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23602901&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 40 of 403.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

9 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for M. Olive Peltier, no. 29, 9 July 1839. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99S-63CZ?i=62&wc=HCQJ-BZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23602901&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 63 of 403.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

10 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for Adelaide Peltier, no. 42, 4 December 1840. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99S-634P?i=88&wc=HCQJ-BZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23602901&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 89 of 403.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

11 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for Eusebe Peltier, no. 33, 16 December 1841. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899S-6SBV?i=105&wc=HCQJ-BZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23602901&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 106 of 403.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

12 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for Cleophas Peltier, no. 9, 5 February 1843. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899S-63MB?i=127&wc=HCQJ-BZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23602901&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 128 of 403.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

13 Saint-Sulpice, L’Assomption, Quebec, baptism record for Emilie Peltier, no. 14, 8 May 1844. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99S-63Q6?i=150&wc=HCQJ-BZ9%3A22883501%2C22883502%2C23602901&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 151 of 403.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

14 Elie Lemire, “Lemire, Elie”(1865-1909), Joliette, Quebec, Canada, Emelie Hetu, #6233.; digital image FamilySearch.org (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61062/images/45894_83024005550_1119-00447?pId=8338550 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 446 of 616, Bibliothèque Et Archives Nationales Du Québec; Montréal, Quebec, Canada; Collection: Fonds Cour Supérieure. District Judiciaire De Joliette. Cote Cn605. Greffes De Notaires, 1749-1963.

15 Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare, Joliette, Quebec, burial record for Charles Peltier, no. 24, 5 June 1845. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_01530420?pId=10613908 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 12 of 22.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

16 Map showing Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare & Saint-Sulpice, Quebec, Canada.; digital image, earth.google.com (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare,+Joliette+Regional+County+Municipality,+QC,+Canada/@45.9684973,-73.4846472,10.17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cc8bba87c5ec063:0xd26fb29fb4b514bd!8m2!3d46.078308!4d-73.552185 : accessed 29 Jul 2022).

17 Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare, Joliette, Quebec, baptism record for Hedwige Peltier, no. 29, 5 June 1845. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-QP4D?i=298&wc=HCW1-7M9%3A18482301%2C18482302%2C18947701&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 299 of 578.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

18 Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare, Joliette, Quebec, baptism record for Adeline Peltier, no. 63, 3 June 1847. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-QPZL?i=350&wc=HCW1-7M9%3A18482301%2C18482302%2C18947701&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 351 of 578.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

19 Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare, Joliette, Quebec, baptism record for M. Esther Peltier, no. 91, 23 October 1848. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-QPZT?i=396&wc=HCW1-7M9%3A18482301%2C18482302%2C18947701&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 397 of 578.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

20 Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare, Joliette, Quebec, baptism record for Mathias Zotique Peltier, no. 13, 25 February 1850. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99Q-QG17?i=438&wc=HCW1-7M9%3A18482301%2C18482302%2C18947701&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 439 of 578.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.

21 Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare, Joliette, Quebec, baptism record for Francois Xavier Pelletier, no. 45, 28 March 1852. digital image, “Canada, Québec, registres paroissiaux catholiques, 1621-1979,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-Q5JB?i=503&wc=HCW1-7M9%3A18482301%2C18482302%2C18947701&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 Jul 2022), image 504 of 578.; Archives Nationales du Quebec (National Archives of Quebec), Montreal.


Paul Peltier & Rosalie Deguire dite Derosiers (26 Aug 2022)

1 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Paul Peltier, 30 October 1820.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G993-Z3V3?i=292&wc=HCKC-ZNL%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22474001&cc=1321742 : accessed 1 Jul 2022), image 293 of 616.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

2 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Rosalie Deguire dite Derosier, 9 May 1825.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G993-Z3DZ?i=428&wc=HCKC-ZNL%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22474001&cc=1321742 : accessed 1 Jul 2022), image 429 of 616.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

3 Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada marriage record for Paul Peltier and Rosalie Deguire, 5 September 1843.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-Q989-2?i=425&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=13217 : accessed 1 Jul 2022), image 426 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

4 Saint-Aime, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for M. Rose De Lima Pelthier [Marie Rose Delima Peltier], 21 September 1844.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_20170717?pId=11839559 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 30 of 48.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

5 Saint-Aime, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Antoine Peltier, 27 July 1846.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_20170827?pId=3681099  : accessed 28 Apr 2022), image 31 of 65.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

6 Saint-Aime, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Rosalie Deguire, 1 September 1846.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-797?cc=1321742&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103  : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 577 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

7 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, marriage record for Paul Pettier [Peltier] and Angele Parenteau, 15 February 1847.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L993-ZQKZ?i=73&wc=HCQJ-N38%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C23132303&cc=1321742 : accessed 1 Jul 2022), image 74 of 559.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

8 State Census, 1895, Minnesota, Anoka County, Centerville, p 3 [handwritten], line 12, Paul Peltier.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-68KQ-NKM?cc=1503031&wc=M6GH-TJ9%3A65684101%2C65793001 : 1 Jul 2022),  image 29 of 32, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

9 Census of Canada, 1861, Richelieu, p 29 [stamped], line 46, Dilima Peltier [Rose Delima Peltier].;  database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1570/images/4108815_00064?pId=794130124 : 1 Jul 2022),  image 29 of 387, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1312.

10 Territorial Census, 1857, Minnesota, Anoka County, Centerville, p 37 [handwritten], line 9, Paul Peltier.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/559649:1058?tid=&pid=&queryId=fc6256e45970f78d7a734045585b074a&_phsrc=frE1191&_phstart=successSource : 2 Jul 2022), image 36 of 43, Roll: MN1857_1.; State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

11 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1860, Minnesota, Anoka County, Township of Centerville, p 22 [stamped], dwelling 207, family 169, line 26, Paul Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7667/images/4232720_00026?pId=45449250 : 28 Apr 2022), image 1 of 9, citing NARA microfilm publication T653, roll M653_567.

12 U. S., Civil War Draft Registration Records, 1863-1865, p 223, line 5, Paul Peltier.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1666/images/32178_1220705228_0068-00227?pId=4060731 : accessed 2 Jul 2022), image 226 of 327, NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume 3 of 4.

13 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1870, Minnesota, Anoka County, Centerville, p 83 [handwritten], dwelling 110, family 110, line 1, Paul Peltier.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7163/images/4264822_00045?pId=41648533 : accessed 2 Jul 2022), page 9 of 12, citing NARA microfilm publication T9, roll T132_1.

14  U.S. Census, Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, Schedule type: Agriculture, 1870, Minnesota, Anoka County, Centerville, pgs 133-134 [handwritten], line 27, Paul Peltier.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1276/images/4264822_00071?ssrc=&backlabel=Return&pId=8024653 : accessed 24 Jul 2022), page 2 of 2 (right side is page 133) and (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1276/images/4264822_00072?ssrc=&backlabel=Return : accessed 24 Jul 2022), page 1 of 2 (left side is page 134).

15 State Census, 1875, Minnesota, Anoka County, Centerville, p 121 [handwritten], line 1, Paul Pelter [Peltier].; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_4-0101?pId=3888594 : 2 Jul 2022),  image 50 of 95, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

16 State Census, 1895, Minnesota, Anoka County, Centerville, p 3 [handwritten], line 12, Paul Peltier.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-68KQ-NKM?cc=1503031&wc=M6GH-TJ9%3A65684101%2C65793001 : 1 Jul 2022),  image 29 of 32, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

17 “Naturalization Record.-Second Papers,” 14 July 1897, Centerville, Anoka County, Minnesota; Iron Range Research Center https://www.ironrangeresearchcenter.org/details/7/55451/ , code 9, reel 2, vol B, p 30.

18 Unknown author, “Death of Paul Peltier,” The Saint Paul Globe, (7 May 1899): p 2.

19 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Anoka County, Centerville Township, Enumeration District (ED) 0019, p 168A [stamped], dwelling 186, family 187, line 10, Angel [Angele] Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120253_00340?pId=26063126 : accessed 2 Jul 2022), image 23 of 24, citing NARA microfilm publication T623_756, FHL roll #1240756. 

20 “Register of Deaths, in the County of Anoka, Minnesota,” p. 153 [handwritten], line 7, Angele Peltier, 20 Dec 1906.;  database with images, FamilySearch.org  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9DL-FVB6?i=26&wc=36TK-HZZ%3A1583740703%2C1583740706&cc=2185953 : accessed 2 Jul 2022), image 27 of 39; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.


Timothe Lemoine (19 Aug 2022)

1 Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Timothe Lemoine, 4 May 1849.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-QVS7?i=48&wc=HC7P-T38%3A22381401%2C22381402%2C24540601&cc=1321742 : accessed 19 Jun 2022), image 49 of 630, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

2 “Marriage License & Certificate,” District Court, Anoka Co., Timothy Lemoine and Mary Fleury, 25 May 1883.

3 State Census, 1875, Minnesota, Anoka County, Anoka, p 54 [handwritten], line 15, Tem [Tim] Lemoine.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_4-0071?pId=109228 : 19 Jun 2022), image 20 of 95, Roll: MNSC_4.; State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

4 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1880, Colorado, Larimer County, La Porte, Enumeration District (ED) 71, Precinct 3, p 51 [handwritten], dwelling 454, family 480, line 14, Timothy Lemoine.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6742/images/4240004-00073?pId=13859672 : 21 Jun 2022), image 7 of 14, citing NARA microfilm publication T9, record group 29.

5 State Census, 1885, Colorado, Larimer County, Enumeration District (ED) 2, p 9 [handwritten], dwelling 67, family 67, line 92, Leni [Tim] Lemoine.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6837/images/cot158_6-0058.1?pId=130995 : 21 Jun 2022), image 9 of 29, Record group 29, series # M158, NARA Roll #6.

6 Albert Johnson, “Township No. 8, North Range No. 71, West of the Sixth Principal Meridian,” 1882, Larimer County, Colorado.; digital image, Glorecords.blm.gov (https://glorecords.blm.gov/ConvertedImages/Plat_174893_1.PDF : accessed 22 Jun 2022).

7 Map of Larimer County, Colorado.; digital image, Acrevalue.com (https://www.acrevalue.com/plat-map/CO/Larimer/?lat=40.65875&lng=-105.209452&zoom=12 : accessed 21 Jun 2022).

8 Bureau of Land Management, “Land Patent Search,” digital images, Glorecords.blm.gov (https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=CO0580__.344&docClass=STA&sid=ivgx0qcr.ebs#patentDetailsTabIndex=1 : accessed 22 Jun 2022), Timothy Lemoine (Denver, Colorado), certficate no. 3255, issued 19 May 1892.

9 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Wyoming, Carbon County, Snake River, Enumeration District (ED) 0040, p 8A [handwritten & typed], dwelling 80, family 82, line 50, Timothy Lemoine.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/4454910_01222?pId=31289394 : 22 Jun 2022), image 15 of 20, citing NARA microfilm publication T624_1745, FHL microfilm: 1375758.

10 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Wyoming, Carbon County, Snake River, Enumeration District (ED) 0040, p 3B [handwritten & typed], dwelling 12, family 12, line 52, Mary M. Jons.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/4454910_01213?pId=158963341 : 22 Jun 2022), image 6 of 20, citing NARA microfilm publication T624_1745, FHL microfilm: 1375758.

11 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Wyoming, Carbon County, Town of Baggs, Enumeration District (ED) 0025, p 8A [handwritten & typed], dwelling 167, family 167, line 24, Timothie Lemoine.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4391508_00931?pId=114468144 : 22 Jun 2022), image 3 of 4, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_2025, FHL.

12 Carbon County, Wyoming, death certificate #766, Timothy Lemoine, 30 May 1923.


Francois Vadnais & Marguerite Petrin Houle (12 Aug 2022)

1 Saint-Cuthbert, D’Autray, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Francois Vadnais, 8 January 1798.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-SRG8?wc=HCFN-HZ9%3A19637301%2C19637302%2C19637303&cc=1321742 : accessed 1 Jun 2022), image 351 of 712, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

2 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #66553 (couple), Family of Francois Vadnais and Marie Genevieve Coulombe.

3 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Marguerite Petrin, 30 January 1802.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-ZKS?i=462&wc=HZMD-C68%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22129001&cc=1321742 : accessed 1 Jun 2022), image 463 of 710, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

4 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #76501 (couple), Family of Joseph Petrin Houde Houle and Jeanne Loiseau Cardin.

5 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de Saurel, Quebec, Canada, marriage record for Fr. Vadenais and Marg Houde, 24 January 1820.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G993-ZQSR?i=269&wc=HCKC-ZNL%3A219mage 270 of 61647601%2C21947602%2C22474001&cc=1321742 : accessed 1 Jun 2022), image 270 of 616, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

6 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #137992 (couple), Family of Francois Vadnais and Marguerite Petrin Houle.

7 Year: 1871; Census Place: Saint-Theodore d’Acton, Bagot, Quebec, Canada; District 122, subdistrict i, p 52; Family No: 172, Francais Vadenais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1578/images/4395478_00370?pId=2861540 : accessed 6 Jun 2022), image 27 of 70, roll C-10067.

8 Saint-Theodore d’Acton, Bagot, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Marg Houle epouse de Fr. Vadnois, 3 May 1871.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-H294?i=145&wc=HC5H-N38%3A23040901%2C23040902%2C23402901&cc=1321742 : accessed 1 Jun 2022), image 146 of 253, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

9 Year: 1881; Census Place: Saint-Theodore d’Acton, Bagot, Quebec, Canada; p 32; Family No: 153, Francois Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1577/images/31229_C_13200-00665?pId=1417252 : accessed 6 Jun 2022), image 17 of 33, roll C_13200. 

10 Saint-Theodore d’Acton, Bagot, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Francois Vadnais, 6 June 1881.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99S-G9M1-T?i=135&wc=HC3Z-168%3A23040901%2C23040902%2C13625503&cc=1321742 : accessed 1 Jun 2022), image 136 of 702, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.


Mercy Adams (Marie Ursule) (29 Jul 2022)

1 “Signature, Treaty of Portsmouth” (1713) by Bomoseen.; digital image, Dawnlandvoices.org (https://dawnlandvoices.org/collections/files/original/b2404f68d47e0994392d6bfc6f64d6e2.jpg : accessed 29 May 2022).

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4 Unknown, “The First Mass in the Province,” The Catholic World, Vol. LII (Oct 1890-Mar 1891): p 171.; digital image, Books.Google.com (https://www.google.com/books/edition/New_Catholic_World/SvlFAQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=first+catholic+mass+oyster+river&pg=PA171&printsec=frontcover : accessed 29 May 2022).

5 Rev. John Pike, “Journal of Reverend John Pike 1678-1709,” The New Hampshire Genealogical Record, Vol. III (Jul 1905-Apr 1906): p 81.; digital image, Books.Google.com (https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_New_Hampshire_Genealogical_Record/2tAUAAAAYAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Reverend+John+Pike&pg=PA77&printsec=frontcover : accessed 29 May 2022).

6 Map of the Pascatway River area in New England, John Scott, 1667.; digital image, Britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk (https://britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk/.a/6a00d8341c464853ef01a3fca57e7b970b-pi : accessed 29 May 2022).

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8 Basilique Notre-Dame, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Ursule Adam anglaise, 6 April 1697.; digital image, (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_11010092?pId=14599379 : accessed 29 May 2022), image 92 of 263, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

9 Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection) 1608-1890, Vol 1, sec 1: A-Hel; p 8.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/199819:2177?ssrc=pt&tid=111557969&pid=352106474759 : accessed 29 May 2022), image 52 of 348.

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11 Basilique Notre-Dame, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Charles du Bois, 5 December 1680.; digital image, (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_16030118?pId=30999195 : accessed 29 May 2022), image 55 of 379, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

12 Saint-Francois-du-Lac, Nicolet-Yamaska, Quebec, Canada, marriage record for Marie Charle du bois and Marie Ursule, 3 August 1704.; digital image, Familysearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899S-DHT5?i=162&wc=HCQN-7M9%3A20758901%2C20758902%2C20972601&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 May 2022) , image 163 of 813, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

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15 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #10420 (individual), Charles Dubois Brisebois showing 2nd marriage to Marie Anne Soucy, 29 Sep 1732.

16 Saint-Michel-d’Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Charles Brisbois, 9 January 1747.; digital image, Familysearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L993-Z9D4?i=98&wc=HCQN-K68%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C21947603&cc=1321742 : accessed 29 May 2022) , image 99 of 368, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

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Edmund Leon Vadnais (8 & 15 Jul 2022) – parts 1 & 2

1 “Baptism Register,” p 33 [stamped], November 7, 1886, Edmund Leon Vadnais, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

2 Minnesota State Census, population schedule, 1895, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear village, p 5 [handwritten], family 33, line 12, Admond Cadnis [Edmund Vadnais].; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-XW19-W6W?i=4&wc=M6GC-TNG%3A65687401%2C66122601&cc=1503031 : accessed 23 Apr 2021), image 5 of 37; State Library and Records Service, St. Paul.

3 A. H. S. Perkins, All About White Bear Lake, The Popular Summer Resort of Minnesota (White Bear: Lake Breeze Printing House, 1890).

4 1900 U.S. Census, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, population schedule, White Bear Lake Village, Enumeration District (ED) 0155, p 258A [stamped], dwelling 60, family 62, line 6, Edmond [Edmund] Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00522?pId=27037178 : accessed 8 April 2021), citing NARA microfilm publication T623, record group 29.

5 Minnesota State Census, population schedule, 1905, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear village, Enumeration District (ED) 51, p 231-232 [interpolated from stamped numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], lines 37-40 & 1-3, Jennie Vadnais family, (Edmond [Edmund] L. Vadnais, line 40).; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_144-0320?pId=3341181 : accessed 12 Aug 2021), images 230 & 231 of 237; State Library and Records Service, St. Paul.

6 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” #658, Edmund Vadnais, Olga Kleidon, license dated 25 March 1913, certificate of marriage dated 25 March 1913, filed, 9 April 1913.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BD2-T5V?i=373&wc=MRJT-ZNL%3A1060646501&cc=1803974 : accessed 24 April 2022), image 374 of 716.

7 “Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983 (Ramsey County, White Bear, Minnesota),” p. 31, line 28, Harold E. Vadnais, 28 Oct 1913.;  database with images, FamilySearch.org  (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-95MB-CSB?cc=1920099&wc=3XSV-C6R%3A212887301%2C212892701 : accessed 24 Apr 2022), image 28 of 30; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.

8 “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 16 Sept 1910,  Edmund Vadnais, application, file #55459.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1821100521_0295-04491?pId=5769 : accessed 22 Apr 2022), image 3910 of 3916.

9 “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 19 Feb 1915,  Edmund Vadnais, file #55459.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1821100521_0295-04486?pId=5769  : accessed 22 Apr 2022), image 3906 of 3916.

10 “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 11 Jan 1951,  Edmund Vadnais, file #55459.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1821100521_0295-04430?pId=5769  : accessed 25 Apr 2022), image 3860 of 3916.

11 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, No. 119, Edmund L. Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6482/images/005253072_05346?pId=28703302 : accessed 25 Apr 2022), image 21 of 32.

12 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #28625, Harold Edmund Vadnais, 3 Apr 1918.

13 “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 13 Jan 1917,  Edmund Vadnais, file #55459.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1821100521_0295-04478?pId=5769 : accessed 25 Apr 2022), image 3898 of 3916.

14 “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 14 Oct 1937,  Edmund Vadnais, file #55459.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1821100521_0295-04449?pId=5769 : accessed 25 Apr 2022), image 3870 of 3916.

15 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1930, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear City, Enumeration District (ED) 0178; p 19B [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 428, family 435, line 65, Edmond Vadnois [Edmund Vadnais].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4610068_00303?pId=78587179 : accessed 25 Apr 2022), page 38 of 53, citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1114, FHL microfilm: 2340849.

16 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1940, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Lake, Enumeration District (ED) 62-11; p 14A [stamped and handwritten], visitation #7, line 22, Edmund L. Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-01950-00994?pId=99116076 : accessed 25 Apr 2022), page 28 of 42, citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 1950.

17 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards Fourth Registration for the State of Minnesota, 1942, Serial No. 1199, Edmund Leon Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1002/images/44474_ 01_00038-02039?pId=18169520 : accessed 25 Apr 2022), images 2040 & 2041 of 2080.

18 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1950, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Lake, Enumeration District (ED) 62-31; p 14 [handwritten], house #122, lines 14-19, Edmund Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Minnesota-166894-0015?ssrc=&backlabel=Return : accessed 26 Apr 2022), page 15 of 18, citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 1950.

19 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #28084, Edmund Leon Vadnais, 10 Dec 1950.

20 “Olga Vadnais,” White Bear Press, vol 85, #38 (18 Nov 1971): p 2.


Antoine Napolean Peltier 1846-1911 (17 Jun 2022)

1 Church of Saint-Aime, Saint-Aime, Richelieu County, Quebec, baptismal record for Antoine Peltier, 27 July 1846.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_20170827?pId=3681099  : accessed 28 Apr 2022), image 31 of 65.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

2 State Census, 1857, Minnesota, Anoka County, Centerville, p 37 [handwritten], line 11, Antoine Peltier.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/559649:1058?tid=&pid=&queryId=fc6256e45970f78d7a734045585b074a&_phsrc=frE1191&_phstart=successSource : 29 Apr 2022), image 36 of 43, Roll: MN1857_1.; State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

3 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1860, Minnesota, Anoka County, Township of Centerville, p 22 [stamped], dwelling 205, family 167, line 28, Anthony [Antoine] Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7667/images/4232720_00026?pId=45449250 : 28 Apr 2022), image 1 of 9, citing NARA microfilm publication T653. 

4 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, 1890, Minnesota, Ramsey County, St. Paul, Enumeration District (ED) 249, p 256A [stamped], house #817, line 1, Antoine N. Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8667/images/MNM123_24-0388?pId=232768 : accessed 28 Apr 2022), image 203 of 216, series #M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Record Group #15. 

5 Matthew W. Hutchinson, Eleventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.; digital image, Mnopedia.org (https://www.mnopedia.org/group/eleventh-minnesota-volunteer-infantry-regiment : accessed 28 Apr 2022).

6 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1870, Minnesota, Anoka County, Town of Centerville, p 9 [handwritten], dwelling 62, family 62, line 25, Antoine Pettie [Antoine Peltier].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7163/images/4264822_00041?pId=41648237 : 2 May 2022), image 5 of 12, citing NARA microfilm publication T132_1. 

7 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1874 (St. Paul: Campbell & Davison Pub., 1874), p 337.;  Also, St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1875 (St. Paul: W. M. Campbell Pub., 1875), p 329.;  Also, St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1876 (St. Paul: Campbell & Davison Pub., 1876), p 240.;  Also, St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1879 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. & A. C. Danser, Pubs., 1879), p 372.;  Also, St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1881 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. & J. D. Leonard, Pubs., 1881), p 590.;  St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1882 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co. & A. C. Danser, Pubs., 1882), p 649.

8 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” Ramsey County Courthouse, Ramsey Co., record no. 426, Antoine Peltier and Emma Brochroyel [Brachvogel], 23 Nov 1883.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-LB6N-18V?i=591&cc=1803974&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQ2M5-CRP8  : accessed 29 Apr 2022), image 592 of 826.  FHL microfilm: 005193363.

9 Unknown author, “Marriage Licenses issued,” The Saint Paul Globe, Vol VI, No 336 (2 Dec 1883): p 3, col 3

10 State Census, 1885, Minnesota, Anoka County, Centerville, p 17 [handwritten], line 2, Antoine N. Peltier.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_20-0299?pId=4504113  : 1 May 2022), image 94 of 136, Roll: MNSC_20.; State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

11 State Census, 1895, Minnesota, Ramsey County, 9th Precinct, p 31 [handwritten], line 24, Auton [Antoine] N. Peltier.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/MNV290_90-0271?pId=1443471  : 1 May 2022), image 314 of 681, Roll: V290_90.; State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.;  Also, U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey County, City of St. Paul, Enumeration District (ED) 0146, p 12B [handwritten & stamped], dwelling 196, family 227, line 38, Antoine N. Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00251?pId=27024250 : 1 May 2022), image 24 of 30, citing NARA microfilm publication T653.;  Also, St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1904 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1904), p 1313.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2469/images/dvm_lochist009116-00654_1?pId=1414520160 : 1 May 2022), image 1278 of 2015.;  Also, U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, Ramsey County, City of St. Paul, Enumeration District (ED) 0134, p 11B [handwritten & stamped], dwelling 187, family 211, line 65, Antoine N. Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330242-00466?pId=13312976 : 1 May 2022), image 22 of 30, citing NARA microfilm publication T624_718.

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13 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66207071/emma-peltier : accessed 1 May 2022), memorial page for Emma Brachvogel Peltier (28 Mar 1863–8 Jan 1896), Find a Grave Memorial ID 66207071, citing Saint Genevieve Cemetery, Centerville, Anoka County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by Find a Grave (contributor 8) .

14 Unknown Author, “Walk Brings Death,” Unknown paper (1911).

15 Topographical Map of Anoka County, Minnesota (1914).; digital image, geo.lib.umn.edu (http://geo.lib.umn.edu/collections/digitizedplatbooks/anoka_1914_index.htm : accessed 2 May 2022).

16 “Minnesota, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1801-1925” for Antoine N Peltier, probate case file 18754, digital images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/9070/images/007671725_01127?pId=1795524 : accessed 2 May 2022), images 1128, 1130, 1135, 1137, 1138, 1139, 1143 and 1145 of 1380.

17 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, No. 1103, Henry Oliver Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6482/images/005253396_05135?pId=28827161 : accessed 2 May 2022), image 72 of 198.;  Also, U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., St. Paul, ward 9, Enumeration District (ED) 112; p 6B [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 109, family 136, line 88, Henry Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4312202-00823?pId=47787057 : accessed 2 May 2022), page 12 of 22, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_854, record group 29.


My Paternal 3rd great-grandparents (10 Jun 2022)

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Fille du Roi, Marie Anne Richard (3 Jun 2022)

1 Unknown author, Les Filles du Roy
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2 Unknown author, Navires venus en Nouvelle-France.; digital image, naviresnouvellefrance.net (https://www.naviresnouvellefrance.net/html/pages16681669.html#marierichard : accessed 18 Mar 2022), Le Pot de Buerre, #867.

3 Marcel Trudeau, Catalogue des immigrants, 1632-1662, (Hurtubise HMH, Montreal, 1983); digital image, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/cataloguedesimmi0003trud/page/452/mode/2up?view=theater : accessed 12 Mar 2022), p. 453.

4 Benjamin Sulte, “Recensement de la Nouvelle-France,” Wilson & Cie, Histoire des Canadiens-Francais 1608-1880 (Montreal: Wilson & Cie, 1882), p 63, Les Trois Rivieres, Antoine Daunay;  Digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/276:29806?tid=111557969&pid=352107473255&hid=1022007560950&_phsrc=2521005291&_phstart=default : accessed 12 Mar 2022), image 601 of 1412.

5 Rene Remy dit Champagne, “1669,” 24 August 1669, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Nos. 3, “Antoine Delauni and Marie Richard,” Bibliotheque et Archives nationales du Quebec; Montreal, Quebec, Canada.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61062/images/45002_83024005550_0999-00009?pId=906265013 : accessed 12 Mar 2022), image 8 of 12.

6 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #2775 (couple), Family of Antoine Daunais Dunn and Marie Anne Richard.

7 Benjamin Sulte, “Recensement de la Nouvelle-France,” Wilson & Cie, Histoire des Canadiens-Francais 1608-1880 (Montreal: Wilson & Cie, 1882), p 72, Seigneurie de Boucherville, Antoine Daure;  Digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/276:29806?tid=111557969&pid=352107473255&hid=1022007560950&_phsrc=2521005291&_phstart=default : accessed 12 Mar 2022), image 787 of 1412.

8 Benjamin Sulte, “Recensement de la Nouvelle-France,” Wilson & Cie, Histoire des Canadiens-Francais 1608-1880 (Montreal: Wilson & Cie, 1882), p 88.;  Digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/276:29806?tid=111557969&pid=352107473255&hid=1022007560950&_phsrc=2521005291&_phstart=default : accessed 12 Mar 2022), image 804 of 1412.

9 Unknown author, “Seigneurial System,” Canadahistoryproject.ca, New France (http://www.canadahistoryproject.ca/1663/1663-07-seignurial.html : accessed 12 Mar 2022).

10 John A. Dickinson, Brian Young, “Preindustrial Society & Economy,” McGill-Queen’s University Press, A Short History of Quebec (Montreal: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2008), p 90.

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12 Sainte-Famille, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Antoine Donay [Daunay], 12 December 1707.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_1147b1227?pId=14719667 : accessed 12 Mar 2022), image 86 of 179, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

13 Sainte-Famille, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Marie Richard, 20 March 1713.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_1182c1332?pId=62084919 : accessed 12 Mar 2022), image 249 of 302, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

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The Island (13 May 2022)

1 Notre-Dame de Quebec, Quebec City, Quebec, baptism record for Louis Joliet [Jolliet], 21 September 1645.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_31410339?pId=15050745 : accessed 28 Feb 2022), image 10 of 93.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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3 “Louis Jolliet et Claire Francoise Bissot,” Notre-Dame de Quebec (Quebec, Quebec, Canada), Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, Paroisse Notre-Dame de Quebec 1667-1669, p. 442 [stamped], p. 142 [handwritten].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_31410797?usePUB=true&_phsrc=qyt192&_phstart=default&usePUBJs=true&pId=19165283 and : accessed 28 Feb 2022), image 71 of 82.

4 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PDRH #4443 (couple), Family of Louis Joliet Anticostie and Claire Francoise Bissot.

5 Digital image, Mapcarta.com (https://mapcarta.com/Map : accessed 28 Feb 2022).

6 Benjamin Sulte. “Recensement de 1681,” Wilson & Cie, Histoire des Canadiens-Francais 1608-1880 (Montreal: Wilson & Cie, 1882), p 88, Anticosty.  Digital image Ancestry.com, image 804 of 1412.

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I’ve Been Working on the Railroad (6 May 2022)

1 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Register of Births for the year 1888 (Village of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota), page 10 [stamped], line 1, #38, Male Vadnais, 3 August 1888.

2 “Baptism Register,” p 43 [stamped], #22, August 12, 1888, Thomas Vadnais, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

3 “Baptism Register,” p 48 [stamped], August 12, 1888, Harvey Thomas Vadnais, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

4 U.S. census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Township, Enumeration District (ED) 155; p 4A [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 60, family 62, line 7, Harvey T. Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00522?pId=27037177 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 7 of 26, citing NARA microfilm publication T623_786, FHL microfilm: 1240786.

5 “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 28 Sept 1910,  Harvey Thomas Vadnais, application, file #52615.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1521003236_0400-01991?pId=8386 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 1767 of 4007.

6 Ibid.

7 N. Kline, “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 31 Jul 1913,  Minneapolis, accident report, file #52615.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1521003236_0400-01982?pId=8386 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 1759 of 4007.

8 Illegible, “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 24 Jun 1918,  Minneapolis, form 1830, file #52615.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1521003236_0400-01972?pId=8386 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 1750 of 4007.

9 Illegible, “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 24 Jun 1918,  St. Paul, Notice of Suspension, Dismissal or Resignation, file #52615.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1521003236_0400-01973?pId=8386 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 1751 of 4007.

10 National Cemetery Administration, U.S., Veterans’ Gravesites, ca.1775-2019 [database on-line].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3188327:8750?ssrc=pt&tid=111557969&pid=350089577393&pf=true&lang=en-US : accessed 12 Feb 2022).

11 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, No. 119, Harvey Thomas Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6482/images/005253072_05347?pId=28703303 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 22 of 32.

12 George M. Davies, “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 31 Dec 1918,  Camp Dodge, Iowa, Honorable Discharge from the United States Army, file #52615.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1521003236_0400-01966?pId=8386 & https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1521003236_0400-01967?pId=8386 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), images 1744 & 1745 of 4007.

13 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 152; p 17A [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 389, family 397, line 23, Harvey T. Vadnies [Vadnais].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4312204-00574?pId=47876323 : accessed 12 Aug 2021), page 33 of 41, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_856, record group 29.

14 Minneapolis, Minnesota, City Directory, 1921, p 2131.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2469/images/13752811?pId=839189794 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 1087 of 1315, “Harvey Vadnais.”

15 Minneapolis, Minnesota, City Directory, 1923, p 2241.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2469/images/15355583?pId=983049099 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 1134 of 1154, “Harvey Vadnais.”

16 Minneapolis, Minnesota, City Directory, 1924, p 2283.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2469/images/13215171?pId=790927032 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 1162 of 1379, “Harvey Vadnais.”

17 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #137256-11, Harvey Thomas Vadnais, 21 July 1981.

18 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1930, Minnesota, Crow Wing Co., Brainerd City, Enumeration District (ED) 18-10; p 2B [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 18, family 49, line 63, Harvey T. Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4610038_00812?pId=80076283 : accessed 12 Aug 2021), page 4 of 35, citing NARA microfilm publication T626_1084.;  Also, U.S. Census, population schedule, 1940, Minnesota, Crow Wing Co., Brainerd, Enumeration District (ED) 18-10A; p 81A [stamped and handwritten], line 16, Harvey T. Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-01916-00348?pId=98174736 : accessed 12 Aug 2021), page 25 of 26, citing NARA microfilm publication T627_1916.

19 Unknown, “A Bad Wreck,” White Bear Press, 1937?.

20 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1940, Minnesota, Crow Wing Co., Brainerd, Enumeration District (ED) 18-10A; p 81A [stamped and handwritten], line 16, Harvey T. Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-01916-00348?pId=98174736 : accessed 12 Aug 2021), page 25 of 26, citing NARA microfilm publication T627_1916.

21 Measuringworth.com, (https://measuringworth.com/dollarvaluetoday/relativevalue.php?year_source=1940&amount=2973&year_result=2021 : accessed 12 Feb 2022).

22 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards Fourth Registration) for the State of Minnesota, 1942, Serial No. 2499, Harvey Thomas Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1002/images/44474_01_00038-02047?pId=18169524 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), images 2048 & 2049 of 2080.

23 T. M. Flynn, “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 12 Nov 1945, Minneapolis, Report of Accident, file #52615.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1521003236_0400-01936?pId=8386 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 1719 of 4007.

24 Illegible, “Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963,” 8 Jan 1957, St. Paul, Record of Separation from Service, file #52615.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2157/images/32722_1521003236_0400-01921?pId=8386 : accessed 12 Feb 2022), image 1716 of 4007.

25 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #137256-11, Harvey Thomas Vadnais, 21 July 1981.

26 Database and images, FindaGrave.com (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3512063/harvey-thomas-vadnais : accessed 12 Feb 2022), memorial page for Harvey Thomas Vadnais (3 Aug 1888–21 Jul 1981), ID 3512063, citing Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.


Frances Mary Peltier (29 April 2022)

1 “Index to Birth Records No. 1, Ramsey County, Minn.,” p. 204 [stamped], line 15, Peltier, 12 Dec 1902.;  database with images, FamilySearch.org  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5JM-7C1?i=104&wc=3XSK-FM7%3A212884601%2C212884602&cc=1920099  : accessed 22 Feb 2022), image 105 of 153; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.

2 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Return of Births (White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota), p. 412 [stamped], line 2, Baby Peltier, 12 Dec 1902.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-95MB-CPB?i=70&wc=3XSV-C6F%3A212887301%2C212888701&cc=1920099 : accessed 23 Feb 2022), image 71 of 124.

3 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #1902-20417, Peltier, 12 Dec 1902.

4 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, Frances Marie Ann Peltier baptism, December 14, 1902.

5 U.S. census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Township, Enumeration District (ED) 162; p 2A [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 22, family 22, line 31, Marian F. Peltier [Frances Peltier].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330244-01025?pId=146030668 : accessed 23 Feb 2022), image 3 of 29, citing NARA microfilm publication T624_720, FHL microfilm: 1374733.

6 U.S. census, population schedule, 1920, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Township, Enumeration District (ED) 151; p 10A [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 182, family 187, line 37, Francis Pelters [Frances Peltier].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4312204-00536?pId=47874513 : accessed 23 Feb 2022), image 19 of 23, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_856, FHL microfilm: 1820856.

7 U.S. census, population schedule, 1930, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Township, Enumeration District (ED) 62-177; p 19B [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 459, family 459, lines 87-92, Albert Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4610068_00257?pId=78589462 : accessed 14 Dec 2021), image 38 of 45, citing NARA microfilm publication T626_1114, FHL microfilm: 2340849.

8 U.S. census, population schedule, 1940, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Township, Enumeration District (ED) 62-10A; p 16A [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 391, lines 34-40, Celestine Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-01950-00897?pId=99112851 : accessed 14 Dec 2021), image 33 of 52, citing NARA microfilm publication T626_1950, FHL microfilm: 5454945.

9 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #1948-MN-013248, Frances Mary Peltier, 24 May 1948.

10 Thank you note from Charles A. Godbout & Son Mortuary to Jack Vadnais (original), , 28 May 1948, privately held by Cynthia Vadnais, Stillwater, Washington, Minnesota, 2022. Inherited from father, John Russell Vadnais, in 2010.

11 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, p 199, Frances Peltier burial record, death May 24, 1948, burial May 28, 1948.


Filles a Marier (Marriageable girls) (22 April 2022)

Peter J. Gagné, Before the King’s Daughters: The Filles à Marier, 1634-1662 (Pawtucket, Rhode Island: Quintin Publications, 2002).

Kim Kujawski, “Pierre Trembley & Ozanne “Anne” Achon,” The French Canadian Genealogist (https://www.tfcg.ca/pierre-tremblay-and-anne-achon : accessed 7 Feb 2022).

Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.ca/name-origin?surname=trembley : accessed 7 Feb 2022).


And Then There Were 8 (1 April 2022)

1 Saint-Aime, Massueville, Pierre-de-Sorel, Quebec, Canada, 1850 baptismal index, “Vadnais Timothe,” p. 111, line 10.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-Q9Z1-3?i=62&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 19 Mar 2022), image 63 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

2 Saint-Aime, Massueville, Pierre-de-Sorel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record, “B20 Timothe Vadnais,” 9 Mar 1850, p. 7.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-7K4?i=14&wc=HCTK-N38%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C18150803&cc=1321742 : accessed 19 Mar 2022), image 15 of 585.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

3 Saint-Aime, Massueville, Pierre-de-Sorel, Quebec, Canada, 1852 burial index, “Vadnais Francois” and “Vadnais Timothee,” p. 134, lines 25-26.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99Q-Q98C-Z?i=75&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 19 Mar 2022), , image 76 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

4 Saint-Aime, Massueville, Pierre-de-Sorel, Quebec, Canada, burial record, “S47 Timothe Vadnais,” 1 May 1852, p. 75.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-Q9DQ-5?i=85&wc=HCTK-N38%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C18150803&cc=1321742 : accessed 19 Mar 2022), image 86 of 585.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

5 Saint-Aime, Massueville, Pierre-de-Sorel, Quebec, Canada, burial record, “S6 ondoyede Fr. Vadnais,” 24 Jan 1852, p. 65.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-763?i=73&wc=HCTK-N38%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C18150803&cc=1321742 : accessed 19 Mar 2022), image 74 of 585.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.


Marie Celina and Marie Vadnais (25 March 2022)

1 “Francois Vadnais and Tharsile Hus Paul Lemoine,” #249872 [family], Genealogie Quebec PRDH (https://www.prdh-igd.com).

2 Map of “Massueville, Quebec, Canada.”; digital image, google.com (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Massueville,+QC,+Canada/@45.8041872,-74.028686,8.96z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cc86151d360d171:0x4759f7ecc5b3e67f!8m2!3d45.911798!4d-72.928225  : accessed 22 Mar 2022).

3 Saint-Aime, Massueville, Pierre-de-Sorel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record, “B53, B54, Marie Celina et Marie Vadenais,” 17 Mar 1849.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-Q98F-R?i=691&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 19 Mar 2022), image 692 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  

4 Saint-Aime, Massueville, Pierre-de-Sorel, Quebec, Canada, burial record, “S33, Marie Celina Vadenais,” 20 Mar 1849.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-Q98F-R?i=691&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 19 Mar 2022), image 692 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

5 Saint-Aime, Massueville, Pierre-de-Sorel, Quebec, Canada, burial record, “S34, Marie Vadenais,” 4 Apr 1849.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99Q-Q98R-Y?i=692&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 19 Mar 2022), image 693 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.


Pierre Remi Vadenay (18 March 2022)

1 “Road Map of Vadenay,” digital image, (https://www.map-france.com/Vadenay-51400/road-map-Vadenay.html : accessed 31 Jan 2022).

2 Saint Sulpice, St. Sulpice, Quebec, Canada marriage record for Jean [Baptiste] Vadnais and Marie Anne Mousseau, 27 July 1723.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_1159b1293?pId=14777704 : accessed 31 Jan 2022), p 70 of 74, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

3 Laurier Vadnais, “Vadenay, La petite histore du patronyme Vadenay,” website no longer accessible.

4 Laurier Vadnais, “Certificates and Deeds translations,” website no longer accessible.

5 Saint Sulpice, St. Sulpice, Quebec, Canada marriage record for Jean [Baptiste] Vadnais and Marie Anne Mousseau, 27 July 1723.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_1159b1293?pId=14777704 : accessed 31 Jan 2022), p 70 of 74, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.


The King’s Daughters (11 March 2022)

1 Charbonneau, Hubert, Bertrand Desjardins, Andre Guillemette, Yves Landry, Jacques Legare, and Frangois Nault. The First French Canadians: Pioneers in the St. Lawrence Valley Trans. Paola Colozzo. Ontario: Associated University Press,1993.


Edmund Joseph “E.J.” Peltier (1894-1952) (4 March 2022)

1 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, Josephum Esdram Edmondum Peltier baptism, July 2, 1893.

2 Ibid

3 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154557969/excillina_m-peltier: accessed October 10, 2024), memorial page for Excillina M. Peltier (19 Nov 1893–20 May 1971), Find a Grave Memorial ID 154557969, citing Saint Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by KWH (contributor 48123018).

4 Department of Veteran Affairs, “U.S. Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963”; digital image Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2375/images/40050_520306997_0425-00275?pId=1470304 : accessed 25 Jan 2022), image 276 of 4037, entry for Edmund J. Peltier (1894-1952), St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

5 Unknown author, 13th Division (United States).; digital image, Wikipedia.org (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Division_(United_States) : accessed 25 Jan 2022).

6 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1930, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Lake City, Enumeration District (ED) 0178; p 6A [stamped], dwelling 111, family 114, line 16, Edmund J Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4610068_00276?pId=78586006 : accessed 26 Jan 2022), page 11 of 53, citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1114, FHL microfilm: 2340849.

7 Unknown author, “Peltier Garage to Open up Next Week,” White Bear Press (1937): page unknown.

8 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1940, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Lake city, Enumeration District (ED) 62-12; p 15A [stamped and handwritten], visitation #264, line 45, Edmund Pettier [Peltier].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-01950-01037?pId=99117633 : accessed 26 Jan 2022), page 30 of 38, citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 1950.

9 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1950, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Lake, Enumeration District (ED) 62-34; p 24 [handwritten], house #513, line 9, Edmund Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/93032341%3A62308 : accessed 10 October 2024), page 29 of 50, citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 1950.

10 Unknown author, “Services for Mr. Peltier,” White Bear Press (Friday, March 21, 1952): page unknown.

11 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #012948, Edmund J Peltier, 13 Mar 1952.

12 Department of Veteran Affairs, “U.S. Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963”; digital image Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2375/images/40050_520306997_0425-00275?pId=1470304 : accessed 25 Jan 2022), image 276 of 4037, entry for Edmund J. Peltier (1894-1952), St. Mary’s of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

13 Unknown author, “Mrs. Excillina Peltier,” White Bear Press, vol 85, #14, (Thursday, June 3, 1971): page unknown.


Jeanne Baillargeon (1654-1733) (25 Feb 2022)

1 Immaculate Conception, Cathedral of the Assumption, Trois Rivieres, Quebec, baptism record for Jeanne Baillargeon, 5 November 1654.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_25381151?pId=180910586 : accessed 28 Nov 2021), image 49 of 308.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

2 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #644 (couple), Family of Mathurin Baillargeon and Marie Metayer.

3  Baillargeon, Francogene.com (http://www.francogene.com/ymtx/gfangfna.php?no=130 : accessed 1 Dec 2021).

4 “Her Story,” Dictionnaire National des canadiens francais de l’institut Drouin Sources.

5 Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec; Montréal, Quebec, Canada; Collection: Fonds Cour Supérieure. District judiciaire de Trois-Rivières. Cote CN401. Greffes de notaires, 1636-1965.; District: Trois-Rivières; Title: Cusson, Jean (1669-1700).; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61062/images/45894_83024005550_1227-00005?pId=8520519 :accessed 1 Dec 2021), Saint-Pierre-de-Sorel, Sorel, Quebec, image 4 of 18, line 9.

6 Institut Genealogique Drouin,. Drouin Collection [Parish and Notorial Records]. Microfilm publication, 2,366 rolls, (Montreal, Canada), PRDH #2739 (couple), Family of Paul Hus and Jeanne Baillargeon.

7 Saint-Pierre-de-Sorel, Sorel, Quebec, burial record for Jeanne Baijargon [Baillargeon], 20 August 1733.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99S-2F74?cc=1321742&wc=HZS5-RM9%3A22381401%2C22381402%2C22381403 : accessed 29 Nov 2021), image 205 of 1148.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

8 Saint-Pierre-de-Sorel, Sorel, Quebec, burial record for Paul Hu [Hus], 21 March 1734.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G99S-2XYC?cc=1321742&wc=HZS5-RM9%3A22381401%2C22381402%2C22381403 : accessed 29 Nov 2021), image 213 of 1148.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.


Jean Baptiste Derosier and Marie Rose Delima Peltier (18 Feb 2022)

1 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel County, Quebec, baptism record for Jean Baptiste Desrosiers [Derosier], 14 December 1842.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_20400396?pId=97685 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 47 of 52.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

2 Church of Saint-Aime, Saint-Aime, Richelieu County, Quebec, burial record for Rosalie Deguire, 1 September 1846.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-797?cc=1321742&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103  : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 577 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

3 Church of Saint-Aime, Saint-Aime, Richelieu County, Quebec, baptism record for M. Rose De Lima Pelthier [Marie Rose Delima Peltier], 21 September 1844.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_20170717?pId=11839559 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 30 of 48.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

4 Richelieu, Quebec, Canada, marriage contract for J. Bte Desrosiers and Rose delima Peltier [Jean Baptiste Derosiers and Rose Delima Peltier], 6 September 1864, notary Francois-Xavier Rivard; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61062/images/06m_cn603s76r_0185?pId=902269989  : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 185 of 330.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

5 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel County, Quebec, marriage record for Jean Baptiste Desrosiers [Derosier] and Rose De Lima Pettier [Peltier], 10 September1864.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_20401129?pId=14367588 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 20 of 33.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

6 Albert Moses Goodrich, Early Dakota Trails and Settlements at Centerville, p 785.

7 Map of Ramsey and Washington Counties with adjacent Portions of Anoka, Dakota & Hennepin Counties, Minnesota (Minneapolis, Minnesota: C. M. Foote & Co., 1887).; digital image, loc.gov (https://www.loc.gov/resource/g4143r.la000381/?st=image&r=0.087,0.102,0.317,0.148,0 : accessed 19 May 2022).

8 State Census, 1895, Minnesota, Ramsey County, White Bear, p 7 [handwritten], lines 41-46, John Desrosiers [Jean Derosier].; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/MNV290_84-0085?pId=850321 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 7 of 193, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

9 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Carlton County, Red Clover Township, Enumeration District (ED) 0047, p 313A [stamped], dwelling 49, family 49, line 2, John B. Derosier [Jean Baptiste].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120255_00926?pId=26135938  : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 5 of 8, citing NARA microfilm publication T623_758, FHL roll #1240758. 

10 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey County, White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0155, p 256A [stamped], dwelling 20, family 26, lines 31-36, Rose Desrosiers [Rose Delima Derosier].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00518?pId=27037001 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 3 of 26, citing NARA microfilm publication T623_786, FHL roll #1240786. 

11 State Census, 1905, Minnesota, Carlton County, Eagle Township, p 389 [handwritten], lines 10-11, John Derosier [Jean Baptiste] and Rosdia Derosier [Rose Delima].; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_111-0233?pId=231849  : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 390 of 408, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

12 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, Sherburne County, Clear Lake Township, Enumeration District (ED) 0123, p 4B [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 67, family 68, lines 61-62, Rose D. Derosier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330234-01195?pId=13194134 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 8 of 15, citing NARA microfilm publication T624_710, FHL roll #1374723.

13 “Death, Record Index, 1900-1914, Vol. 2, Ramsey County, Minnesota,” p. 6, line 4, John B. De Rosier, 27 Sep 1912.;  database with images, FamilySearch.org  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-95JZ-HJ3?i=8&wc=36TN-FMH%3A1583719402%2C1583720505&cc=2185953  : accessed 10 Aug 2022), image 9 of 37; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.

14 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #1912-010013, John B. DeRosier [Jean Baptiste Derosier], 27 September 1912.

15 “Death of John Derosier,” White Bear Press (Friday, 4 Oct 1912): p 1.

16 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Minnesota, Aitkin County, Hill City Village, Enumeration District (ED) 13, p 7A [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 145, family 148, lines 30-37, Rose Derosira [Rose Delima Derosier].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4311660-00271?pId=26401900 : accessed 21 Dec 2021), image 13 of 26, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_822, FHL roll #1820822.

17 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), no number, Rose D. DeRosier [Rose Delima Derosier], 5 March 1923.

18 “Death, Record Index, 1915-1934, Vol. 3, Ramsey County, Minnesota,” p. 238, line 9, Rose D. De Rosier, 5 March 1923.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5J7-9W4N?i=173&wc=3XS2-MNB%3A212884601%2C213162101&cc=1920099 : acce ssed 9 September 2023), image 174 of 376; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.

19 “Mrs. Rose De Rosier dies at her home Monday, 5th,” White Bear Press, vol XXVII (Thursday, 8 March 1923): p 1, col 5.


Albert Norbert Baillargeon and Genevieve Giguere (11 Feb 2022)

1 Saint-Cuthbert, Berthier County, Quebec, baptism record for Albert Baillargeon, 3 August 1828.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_1281005?pId=8700745 : accessed 26 Oct 2021), image 28 of 45.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

2 Saint-Cuthbert, Berthier County, Quebec, baptism record for Genevieve Giguere, 3 March 1833.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_1281166?pId=1447173 : accessed 26 Oct 2021), image 5 of 26.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

3 Saint-Barthelemy, Saint-Cuthbert, Berthier County, Quebec, marriage record for Norbert Baillargeon and Genevieve Giguere, 3 November 1852.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_1290149?pId=13520691 : accessed 26 Oct 2021), image 22 of 30.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

4 Canada East Census, 1861, Parish of Saint-Cuthbert, Richelieu, Quebec, p. 302 [stamped], lines 26-32, Norbert Baillargeon.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1570/images/4108674_00024?usePUB=true&_phsrc=frE3&usePUBJs=true&pId=793540512 : accessed 12 Nov 2021), image 300 of 397.; Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1268.

5 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1880, Minnesota, Anoka Co., Centerville, Enumeration District (ED) 044, p 10 [handwritten], dwelling 78, family 81, line 46, Norbert Baillargean [Baillargeon].; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YBW-KZB?i=9&wc=XC1N-929%3A1589406338%2C1589406542%2C1589396155%2C1589395534&cc=1417683 : accessed 12 Nov 2021), page 10 of 19, citing NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 615.  Also, U.S. Census, population schedule, 1880, Minnesota, Anoka Co., Centerville, Enumeration District (ED) 044, p 11 [handwritten], dwelling 78, family 81, line 1, Annie Baillargean [Baillargeon].; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBW-LQX?cc=1417683&wc=XC1N-929%3A1589406338%2C1589406542%2C1589396155%2C1589395534 : accessed 12 Nov 2021), page 11 of 19, citing NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 615.

6 Map of Ramsey and Washington Counties with adjacent Portions of Anoka, Dakota & Hennepin Counties, Minnesota (Minneapolis, Minnesota: C. M. Foote & Co., 1887).; digital image, loc.gov (https://www.loc.gov/resource/g4143r.la000381/?st=image&r=0.087,0.102,0.317,0.148,0 : accessed 19 May 2022).

7 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Anoka Co., Centerville Township, Enumeration District (ED) 0019, p 9B [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 146, family 147, lines 73-75 Albert Balargeon [Baillargeon].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120253_00335?treeid=111557969&personid=352097079507&usePUB=true&usePUBJs=true&pId=26062889 : accessed 12 Nov 2021), image 18 of 24, citing NARA microfilm publication T623_756, FHL roll #1240756. 

8 State Census, 1905, Minnesota, Anoka Co., Centerville, p 149 [interpolated from handwritten numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], lines 67-71, Norbert Bellargeon [Baillargeon].; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9Q97-YSY9-TG7?cc=1503056&wc=M8SL-WPV%3A67003501%2C67112201 : accessed 12 Nov 2021), image 17 of 32, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.

9 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, Anoka Co., Centerville Township, Enumeration District (ED) 24, p. 10A [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 147, family 150, lines 29-35 Albert Bllargon [Baillargeon].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330213-00489?pId=159773596 : accessed 12 Nov 2021), image 19 of 23, citing NARA microfilm publication T624_689, FHL roll #1374702. 

10 Unknown author, “Woman 80 Years Old Bakes 24 Loaves of Bread on Sixtieth Anniversary,” Minneapolis Morning Tribune, Vol XLV, #11, (Wednesday, September 20, 1911): p 11, col 3.

11 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (Centerville, Anoka County, Minnesota), #000197, Norbert Bellargeon [Baillargeon], 13 Apr 1913.

12 Ibid.

13 “Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001,” pgs. 6 & 6 ½ [interpolated from previous and subsequent page information], line 3, Genivieve Belargeon {Genevieve Baillargeon], 31 Oct 1913.;  digital images, FamilySearch.org  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DL-FNBK?i=49&wc=36TK-HZC%3A1583740703%2C1583740707&cc=2185953  : accessed 12 Nov 2021), image 50 of 419.; Multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.


Albert Joseph Peltier and Marie Celestine Derosier (29 Jan 2022)

1 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital statistics, Certificate of Death (White Bear Tsp. [township], Ramsey County, Minnesota), #12805, Albert J. Peltier, 26 Sep 1935.

2 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, Josephum Philibertum Pelletier [Albert Joseph Peltier] baptism, January 19, 1860.

3 Saint-Michel-d’Yamaska, Quebec, baptismal record for Marie Celestine Deguire [Derosier] , 18 Nov 1868.  Digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_20401249?pId=5990108 : accessed 7 Dec 2021), image 23 of 27.

4 U.S. census, population schedule, 1870, Minnesota, Anoka County, Centerville; p 75 [handwritten], dwelling 62, lines 19-24, John Derasa [Derosier].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7163/images/4264822_00041?pId=41648231 : accessed 12 Dec 2021), image 5 of 12, citing NARA microfilm publication M593_716.

5 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, Albert Peltier and Alice Desrosiers [Celestine Derosier] marriage, August 18, 1884.

6 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” Ramsey County Courthouse, Ramsey Co., record no. 508, Albert Peltier and Alice Derosien [Celestine Derosier], 18 Aug 1884.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-8B6N-TT9?cc=1803974&wc=MRJY-4W5%3A1060653201  : accessed 13 Dec 2021), image 175 of 850.  FHL microfilm: 005193364.

7 Edgar Narciss Belland, “Charles Peltier,” Vadnais Heights: A History; 1845-1976, p. 20.

8 Map of Ramsey and Washington Counties with adjacent Portions of Anoka, Dakota & Hennepin Counties, Minnesota (Minneapolis, Minnesota: C. M. Foote & Co., 1887).; digital image, loc.gov (https://www.loc.gov/resource/g4143r.la000381/?st=image&r=0.087,0.102,0.317,0.148,0 : accessed 19 May 2022).

9 U.S. census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Township, Enumeration District (ED) 157; p 7B [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 120, family 120, lines 62-70, Albert Pelkie [Peltier].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00555?ssrc=&backlabel=Return&pId=27038829 : accessed 24 Oct 2021), image 14 of 24, citing NARA microfilm publication T623_782, FHL microfilm: 1240782.

10 U.S. census, population schedule, 1930, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Township, Enumeration District (ED) 62-177; p 19B [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 459, family 459, lines 87-92, Albert Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4610068_00257?pId=78589462 : accessed 14 Dec 2021), image 38 of 45, citing NARA microfilm publication T626_1114, FHL microfilm: 2340849.

11 “Golden Wedding,” White Bear Press, vol 39, #24(Friday, 24 August 1933), p 2, col 4.

12 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital statistics, Certificate of Death (White Bear Tsp. [township], Ramsey County, Minnesota), #12805, Albert J. Peltier, 26 September 1935.

13 “Albert Peltier,” White Bear Press, vol 39, #30 (Friday, 4 October 1935), p 2, col 8.

14 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, “Record of Interment,” p 20, line 8, Albert Peltier, September 26, 1935.

15 U.S. census, population schedule, 1940, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Township, Enumeration District (ED) 62-10A; p 16A [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 391, lines 34-40, Celestine Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-01950-00897?pId=99112851 : accessed 14 Dec 2021), image 33 of 52, citing NARA microfilm publication T626_1950, FHL microfilm: 5454945.

16 Ginnie Weiss Long, “Minnesota History…,” White Bear Press, (20 Nov 1958), unknown page number, article commemorating Celestine Peltier’s 90th birthday.

17 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #30084, Celestine Peltier, 30 August 1959.

18 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, “Record of Interment,” p 40, line 6, Celestine Peltier, September 2, 1959.

19 “Peltier Funeral Wednesday,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, (Sep 1959), unknown page number.

20 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261743826/albert_j-peltier: accessed October 7, 2024), memorial page for Albert J Peltier (18 Jan 1860–26 Sep 1935), Find a Grave Memorial ID 261743826, citing Saint Johns Cemetery, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Cynthia Vadnais (contributor 49980879).

21 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261743764/celestine-peltier: accessed October 7, 2024), memorial page for Celestine DeRosier Peltier (17 Nov 1868–30 Aug 1959), Find a Grave Memorial ID 261743764, citing Saint Johns Cemetery, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Cynthia Vadnais (contributor 49980879).


It’s a Small World (21 Jan 2022)

1 Notre-Dame de Quebec (Quebec, Quebec, Canada), Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, Paroisse Notre-Dame de Quebec 1667-1669, pp. 441-443 [stamped].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_31410797?usePUB=true&_phsrc=qyt192&_phstart=default&usePUBJs=true&pId=19165283 and https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/images/d13p_31410798?usePUB=true&_phsrc=qyt192&_phstart=default&usePUBJs=true&pId=19165283 : accessed 12 Oct 2021).

2 “Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral,” Notre-Dame de Quebec Parish, The Only Holy Doors in the Americas (http://holydoorquebec.ca/en/cathedral : accessed 12 Oct 2021).


Francois Vadnais (1826-1902) American progenitor1 (7 Jan 2022)

1 “Progenitor,” Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progenitor : accessed 5 Aug 2021).

2  “Francois Vadnais and Marguerite Petrin Houle,” #137992 [couple], Genealogie Quebec PRDH (https://www.prdh-igd.com).

3 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de-Sorel, Quebec, baptism record for Francois Vadenais [Vadnais], 2 December 1826.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L993-Z7XX?cc=1321742&wc=HCKC-ZNL%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22474001 : accessed 26 Oct 2021), image 504 of 616.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

4 Saint Pierre-de-Sorel, Richelieu, Quebec, marriage record for Francois Vadenais [Vadnais] and Tarsile [Tharsile] Hus-Lemoine, 29 February 1848.; digital image, Institut Genealogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

5 Helene Lamarche & Guy Desjardins.  “Ages of Majority in Quebec and France.”, Montreal SGCF Society “Memoires” journal, Spring 2005, Vol 56, Book 243, p 31.; digital image, fcgs.org (https://vt-fcgs.org/PDFs/Marriage%20and%20Civil%20Ages%20of%20Majority%20v3.pdf : accessed 5 Aug 2021).

6 Nicola Kelley Hyser, “Vadnais Heights history: More families follow Lake Vadnais founders,” White Bear Press, December 20, 2017.; digital image, presspubs.com (https://www.presspubs.com/vadnais/news/vadnais-heights-history-more-families-follow-lake-vadnais-founders/article_ace99748-e5ab-11e7-af52-1bfffab545e7.html : accessed 5 Aug 2021). It should be noted that Francois’s uncle, Jean Baptiste Vadnais, was the first Vadnais to settle in Minnesota and he is the person after which Lake Vadnais was named. 

7 Mary Theresa Vadnais Extrand, “Find A Grave Index,” Burial, White Bear Lake, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States of America, Union Cemetery; citing record ID 114357616, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.; database, FamilySearch.org  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGQ-PTGR : accessed 7 Aug 2021).

8 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., St Paul, Ward 3, Enumeration District (ED) 0080; p 8B [interpolated from stamped numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], dwelling 114, family 151, line 89, Dellia [Cordelia] O’Neill [O’Neil].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120302_00356?pId=26950438 : accessed 7 Aug 2021), page 16 of 30, citing NARA microfilm publication T623, record group 29, FHL microfilm 1240783.

9 Minnesota department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Return of Births (Centervill [Centerville], Anoka County, Minnesota), “Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983,” line 24, Matilla Vadnez [Mathilda (Tille) Vadnais], 20 Apr 1870.; images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-95Q2-YXL?cc=1920099&wc=3XSV-JWT%3A212868401%2C212868402  : accessed 28 Oct 2021), image 4 of 762.

10 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1860, Minnesota, Anoka Co., Township of Centerville; p 24 [handwritten], dwelling 218, family 178, line 24, Frank [Francois] Vadness [Vadnais].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7667/images/4232720_00028?pId=45447723 : accessed 7 Aug 2021), page 3 of 9, citing NARA microfilm publication M653.

11 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1880, Minnesota, Anoka Co., Centerville, Enumeration District (ED) 044, p 47D [interpolated from stamped numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], dwelling 63, family 66, line 46, Francis [Francois] Vadenais [Vadnais].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6742/images/4242003-00102?pId=47954241 : accessed 7 Aug 2021), page 8 of 19, citing NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 615.

12 State Census, 1895, Minnesota, Anoka Co., Centreville [Centerville], p 137 [interpolated from stamped numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], line 34, Francois Vadnais.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQDD-F3T : accessed 7 Aug 2021), State Library and Records Service, St.Paul; FHL microfilm 565,761.

13 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., St Paul, Ward 5, Enumeration District (ED) 0093; p 13 [interpolated from stamped numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], dwelling 181, family 90, line 24, Francis [Francois] Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120303_00049?pId=26970774 : accessed 7 Aug 2021), page 25 of 32, citing NARA microfilm publication T623, record group 29, FHL microfilm 1240784.

14 The Depression of the Mid-1890s.; digital image, digitalhistory.uh.edu (https://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/disp_textbook.cfm?smtid=2&psid=3125 : accessed 7 Aug 2021).

15 “Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001,” Francis [Francois] Vadnais, 3 Feb 1902.; database, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HWQY-FSZM : accessed 7 Aug 2021), digital folder 004223155, image 02127.; citing Death, Minnesota State Department of Health, St. Paul.

16 Unknown author, “An Old Settler Gone,” White Bear Life (7 Feb 1902), p. 1, cols 3-4

17 “Minnesota Death Card,” Mary C Vadnais, 18 Apr 1903.; digital image, Ironrangeresearchcenter.org (https://www.ironrangeresearchcenter.org/details/8/152364/: accessed 7 Aug 2021), reel 31, frame 1842