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The King's Daughters, pioneers of Montreal
The King's Daughters, Pioneers of Montreal presents the biographies of 71 King's Daughters who settled in Ville-Marie between 1663 and 1673. This monumental 684-page work, published by the King's Daughters Historical Society, lifts the veil on these "mothers of the nation" — invisible women of history who, along with other pioneers, helped to populate and develop French America.
An essential document for anyone researching ancestors in the Montreal area during the early days of New France.
The King's Daughters, pioneers of the Seigneury of La Prairie
The King's Daughters, Pioneers of the Seigneury of La Prairie, recounts the story of 18 King's Daughters who chose to settle in La Prairie and its surroundings, along the coast of Saint-Lambert and Mouillepied. This 576-page book explores in detail the lives of these women who arrived at the end of the royal program to settle Canada.
A valuable source for researchers interested in the origins of families on the South Shore of Montreal.
The King's Daughters, pioneers of the Seigneury of Repentigny
The King's Daughters, Pioneers of the Seigneury of Repentigny, presents the biographies of 11 King's Daughters who dared to travel upriver to settle in Repentigny in the 17th century. The result of a collaboration between the Repentigny Historical Society and the King's Daughters Historical Society, this work explores what life was like for these women in this new land.
Essential for genealogical research in the Lanaudière region.
The King's Daughters, pioneers of the lordships of Varennes and Verchères
The King's Daughters, Pioneers of the Seigneuries of Varennes and Verchères, recounts the journey of the King's Daughters who, between 1663 and 1673, chose to travel upriver to settle in Varennes and Verchères. This 474-page book sheds light on these "mothers of the nation" who contributed to populating and developing French America.
An essential research tool for families in the Montérégie region.
The King's Daughters, pioneers of the seigneuries of the South Shore
The King's Daughters, Pioneers of the Seigneuries of the South Shore, presents the biographies of 37 King's Daughters who settled on the South Shore, between Beaumont and La Pocatière. This impressive 594-page work is the result of a collaboration between the King's Daughters Historical Society and the South Shore Historical Society.
Indispensable for ancestor research in the Bas-Saint-Laurent and Chaudière-Appalaches region.
The King's Daughters, pioneers of the Demaure seigneury
The King's Daughters, Pioneers of the Demaure Seigneury, recounts the story of 19 King's Daughters who settled in the Demaure seigneury (now Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures). This 354-page book explores how these women watched their families grow as the village developed, their children being baptized at Notre-Dame-de-Québec, in Neuville, and finally at the church in Saint-Augustin.
The most recent volume in the collection, published in 2024.
Malcolm Fraser: From Scottish soldier to Canadian lord, 1733-1815
Malcolm Fraser: From Scottish Soldier to Canadian Lord (1733–1815) traces the exceptional journey of an officer of the Fraser Highlanders who participated in the great campaigns of the British Conquest, notably at Louisbourg, the Plains of Abraham and Montreal.
Arriving in Canada in 1758, Fraser distinguished himself not only through his military service, but also through his remarkable integration into Canadian society after the war. As early as 1762, Governor James Murray granted him the seigneury of Mount Murray in recognition of his services, a gesture indicative of the political and territorial transformations of the time.
Having become seigneur of several strategic territories, including L'Islet-du-Portage and part of Île d'Orléans, Malcolm Fraser embodies the adaptation of a British officer to a predominantly French-Canadian society. His story concretely illustrates the social, legal, and familial dynamics that shaped Quebec after the Conquest.
An essential work for anyone interested in genealogy, military history and Scottish origins in Quebec.
Dictionary of German and Scandinavian strains in Quebec
The Nordic and Germanic secrets of Quebec
Did you know that names with very French-sounding names like Chrétien, Dallaire, Payeur, Saint-Louis or Vadeboncoeur often hide German or Scandinavian ancestors?
The history of Quebec is not solely woven with settlers from France or the British Isles. Over the centuries, numerous immigrants, mercenaries, and soldiers from Germany and Scandinavia settled there. To integrate, these newcomers saw their foreign-sounding names Gallicized, translated literally, or completely mangled by priests, to the point of erasing their true origins.
Inspired by the meticulous work of renowned genealogist René Jetté, the authors of this book have produced a monumental effort. This comprehensive historical and genealogical dictionary sheds light on Quebec's German heritage. It lists and explains surname equivalents, provides phonetic transcriptions, and offers a fascinating overview of the migratory history of these little-known pioneers.
Dictionary of French Canadian Family Names: Anthroponymy and Genealogy
The linguistic DNA of your ancestors
Are your roots hidden in the syllables of your name?
Where genealogy traces bloodlines, anthroponymy (the study of proper names) dissects words. The Dictionary of Family Names of French Canada is a monumental work that delves into the intricate workings of our surnames. How did a name originating from a small village in France transform, distort, and adapt over the centuries on North American soil?
This scholarly yet accessible work catalogues the ancestral surnames of Quebec and French Canada, extracting their linguistic essence. It doesn't simply provide the original ancestor; it explains the etymology of the name, its original meaning in the language of the time, and all the spelling changes it underwent throughout the parish registers. It's the perfect marriage of linguistic rigor and a passion for family history.
Your name and its history: family names in Quebec.
Every family name is a time machine. What's the secret of yours?
In Quebec, our surnames are much more than just words: they are living witnesses to our collective and individual history. Behind each signature lie stories of migration, now-extinct trades, military nicknames, and fascinating life journeys stretching from old Europe to the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
In Your Name and Its History: Family Names in Quebec , delve into a captivating genealogical and historical exploration. This book offers you the keys to deciphering the linguistic and cultural heritage left by our ancestors.
What you will discover in this book:
Origin and meaning: Learn to decode the etymological roots of thousands of Quebec surnames, whether they refer to a geographical location, an ancestral profession or a character trait.
The phenomenon of "so-called names": Unravel the puzzle of these double names typical of Quebec and understand how the military tradition and daily life of New France transformed the identity of the pioneers.
A discovery guide: A rich and well-documented directory to accompany amateur genealogists or anyone wishing to reconnect with their family tree.
Whether you're a seasoned history buff or simply curious to learn who the first bearers of your name were, this book invites you on an unforgettable journey of identity. Reconnect with your roots and discover the grand saga of Quebec, one name at a time.