Quarterly

The French Canadian/Acadian Genealogists of Wisconsin Quarterly features articles on French Canadian/Acadian research, historical as well as cultural information, published genealogies, and news about many current genealogical events. The annually published surname list consists of major surnames being researched by members.

Volume 14 Number 1, Autumn 1999

Articles

"Acadia before the Grand Derangement" by Joyce Banachowski

"This area known as Acadia consisted of what is today the Maritime region of Canada and the northeastern section of the state of Maine. In its past Acadia has been know as Arcadia, Larcadie, Cadie, and Acadie. Acadia is believed to have originally been called Arcadia, and was named by Verrazano in 1524 on his exploratory voyage of the coast of North America. He was impressed by the land's forests and beauty, and it reminded him of the Arcadia of ancient Greece. It is believed that Champlain first began to use the name Acadie. The land of Acadia included what is today Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and part of the state of Maine."

By reading this article you will get a better feel for the trials, tribulations and successes of your Acadian ancestors. It includes sections on: Failed Attempts at Colonization, Difficulties of Colonization, Economy, Dike Farming, Daily Life, Women's Clothing, Trade, Religion, Wars-French/English, Population and Settlement, as well as a detailed bibliography and Timeline. Another interesting article includes the "Firsts in Acadia." The article, "La Tour's Expedition of 1643" gives an account of the expedition as well as a list of some of the craftsmen and soldiers aboard the ship, Saint Clement.

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